canadian olympic hockey team 2010
But seven players will make their Olympic debut Feb. 13 when Canada begins defence of its title in Vancouver. [1]
There is a lot riding on Canada at this year’s Olympics, being at home and coming off an embarrassing seventh place finish in Turin in 2006. [2]
Problem is, each country is allowed just one side in the Olympic tournament, making roster decisions more challenging, and more controversial, in Canada than anywhere else. [3]
There is a ton of pressure on Canada to win gold in Vancouver, especially at home, because they could ice three or four teams better than the majority of countries in the tournament. [2]
But there are plenty of players “on the bubble” as Canada sizes up the candidates for the 2010 Olympic men’s hockey team. [4]
Hockey Canada and eBay are auctioning off the green jerseys worn at the 2010 World Juniors, along with helmets and gloves, until January 7. [5]
Since the 2006 Olympics, head coach Melody Davidson, who was also behind the bench in Turin, Italy, has been cultivating defencemen who can both protect Canada’s end of the ice and generate goals. [1]
I will start with the orientation camp in Calgary when it is completed and will be following the progress of those who are going to be competing for a roster spot this February and will provide detailed coverage of the Olympics as well as an analysis of victory or post-mortem of any result but gold. [6]
Davidson released two players Sunday night - forward Jennifer Wakefield of Pickering, Ont., and veteran defenceman Gillian Ferrari of Thornhill, Ont. [1]
If he’s healthy, it’s hard to imagine Canada not going with the man who led them to gold at both the 2002 Olympics and 2004 World Cup. [...] Even if Brodeur is able to play, this hometown hero has earned the chance to wrestle away the top job. [3]
It’s the moment millions of fans across the nation have been waiting eagerly for, the final selections of Canada’s Olympic Men’s hockey team. [2]
All three are warriors, the sort of players who’ll block a shot with their teeth if that’s what it takes, but these bangers can also finish. [3]
Some players may have to make the shift from centre to an off-wing position in order to free up space at Canada’s most dominant position but if that’s what it takes then that’s what these players have got to do. [2]
Eight past Olympians, including four 2002 gold medalists, highlight the 23-player men’s roster nominated Wednesday for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. [5]
Sources:
[1] CTV Olympics - Women’s Olympic hockey team unveiled
[2] 2010 Canadian Olympic Men’s Hockey Team: Predicting the …
[3] Possible 2010 Canadian Olympic hockey team roster - Allan …
[4] Who makes your Team Canada Olympic roster?
[5] Hockey Canada
[6] Team Canada 2010 Olympic hockey team | The Hockey Writers