The 2010 Winter Olympic Games officially get underway this afternoon and undoubtedly many viewers will be tuning into tonight's opening ceremonies.  

The fact that Minnesota State has not had an athlete participate in an Olympic Games changes this year with three former current or former Maverick student-athletes making teams for their respective countries.

Be sure to check out this post on MavBlog for information on Nina Tikkinen, Emilia Andersson and David Backes as they prepare with the world's top athletes in Vancouver the next 14 days.