Hockey players enjoying all Olympics has to offer

After playing on the first day of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, some players took the opportunity to explore some of the other events happening in Sochi.

Switzerland forward Nino Niederreiter and a few of his teammates watched a women’s curling match, while Sweden defenseman Erik Karlsson enjoyed some quality time in the sun with a few of his teammates.

Watching some woman's curling with the boys! @rjosi90 #streiti #hoppschwiz @carmenschaefer8 #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/cEqfVi1I1i

— nino niederreiter (@thelnino25) February 13, 2014

Beautiful day here in #sochi now some quality time before practice. Great start to the tournament. pic.twitter.com/d5HcR6h9mq

— Erik Karlsson (@ErikKarlsson65) February 13, 2014

Even those who played Thursday were keeping their eyes on other sports. American center David Backes tweeted his support for luger Erin Hamlin, who became the first American to win a medal in the sport when she won the bronze Tuesday.

Amazing accomplishment for @erinhamlin in the luge. First ever individual medal for @USOlympic in luge. Congrats #makinghistory #iwasthere

— David Backes (@dbackes42) February 13, 2014

And so it begins... First game day!!! #Sochi2014 #risi

— Anze Kopitar (@AnzeKopitar) February 13, 2014

Fisht Stadium easily seen in this night view of #Sochi during #Olympics from #ISS. http://t.co/hM7zmyNTV2 pic.twitter.com/H6YbnroMhh

— Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) February 11, 2014

So who's waking up at 4:30 in the morning with me to watch @usahockey? Let's go #USA! #Olympics

— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) February 13, 2014

Good luck to Team USA! #GoForGold #Sochi2014

— Jason Zucker (@Jason_Zucker16) February 13, 2014

Great day for hockey! pic.twitter.com/3RRKvTwVFH

— Ryan Kesler (@Ryan_Kesler) February 13, 2014