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Here is a complete list of thumbnail sketches detailing each member of Canada's Olympic men's hockey team competing in the Vancouver Winter Games.
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MARTIN BRODEUR, G, New Jersey Devils Age: 37 Hometown: Montreal, Que. Olympic experience: Nagano (1998), Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006) The starting goaltender's job is his to lose, but the NHL's career leader in virtually every major category hasn't lost much this season. |
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MARC-ANDRE FLEURY, G, Pittsburgh Penguins Age: 25 Hometown: Sorel, Que. Olympic experience: None Cool in the clutch. His save on Nicklas Lidstrom in the dying moments of Game 7 clinched Pittsburgh's 2009 Stanley Cup win. |
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ROBERTO LUONGO, G, Vancouver Canucks Age: 30 Hometown: Montreal, Que. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) The only NHL player that wears both the 'C' and a trapper, but projected as backup. Gave up three goals in two games at Turin. |
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DAN BOYLE, D, San Jose Sharks Age: 33 Hometown: Ottawa, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006, alternate) An elite puck mover and power-play quarterback. Kills penalties and logs big minutes at more than 25 minutes per game this season. |
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DREW DOUGHTY, D, Los Angeles Kings Age: 20 Hometown: London, Ont. Olympic experience: None Blessed with mobility and smarts. Well ahead of the usual learning curve for a 20-year-old. |
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DUNCAN KEITH, D, Chicago Blackhawks Age: 26 Hometown: Penticton, B.C. Olympic experience: None An exceptional shot blocker. Likely to be used in shutdown situations and on penalty kill. |
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SCOTT NIEDERMAYER (C), D, Anaheim Ducks Age: 36 Hometown: Cranbook, B.C. Olympic experience: Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006, injured) Favoured to be named Team Canada's captain. The only player to win every North American and international championship. |
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CHRIS PRONGER (A), D, Philadelphia Flyers Age: 35 Hometown: Dryden, Ont. Olympic experience: Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006) No free rides for opposing forwards from the chippy former Hart and Norris Trophy winner. Does his best work when in a foul mood. |
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BRENT SEABROOK, D, Chicago Blackhawks Age: 24 Hometown: Tsawassen, B.C. Olympic experience: None A solid, smooth-skating defenceman with exceptional first-pass skill. Helped push the Blackhawks deep into the playoffs last spring. |
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SHEA WEBER, D, Nashville Predators Age: 24 Hometown: Sicamous, B.C. Olympic experience: None Hard-hitting rearguard. Aggressive with a booming shot. Voted top defenceman at the last world championship. |
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PATRICE BERGERON, C, Boston Bruins Age: 24 Hometown: Ancienne-Lorette, Que. Olympic experience: None Bounced back from last season's concussion problems and impressed a selection committee looking for a checking-line centre. |
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SIDNEY CROSBY (A), C, Pittsburgh Penguins Age: 22 Hometown: Cole Harbour, N.S. Olympic experience: None Team Canada's most talented forward. Youngest player to captain a Stanley Cup winner and reigning CBCSports.ca athlete of the year. |
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RYAN GETZLAF, C, Anaheim Ducks Age: 24 Hometown: Regina, Sask. Olympic experience: None A 6-foot-3, 215-pound pure goal scorer with tremendous hands. Also a highly skilled playmaker. |
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DANY HEATLEY, LW, San Jose Sharks Age: 29 Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) Expected to fulfill the role of sniper on what is expected to be Team Canada's top offensive line. |
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JAROME IGINLA (A), RW, Calgary Flames Age: 32 Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. Olympic experience: Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006) Need a leader, big goal or someone to drop the gloves? Look to Iginla. He will be a huge factor on offence. |
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PATRICK MARLEAU, RW, San Jose Sharks Age: 30 Hometown: Aneroid, Sask. Olympic experience: None Former captain of the Sharks enjoying a career year skating alongside Dany Heatley and Joe Thornton. |
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BRENDEN MORROW, LW, Dallas Stars Age: 30 Hometown: Carlyle, Sask. Olympic experience: None An NHL captain with the desire, speed and tools needed to put the puck in the net. |
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RICK NASH, LW, Columbus Blue Jackets Age: 25 Hometown: Brampton, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) A power forward with great hands and speed. A dynamic stickhandler. Will be a big presence on the power play. |
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COREY PERRY, RW, Anaheim Ducks Age: 24 Hometown: Peterborough, Ont. Olympic experience: None A big winger who eats up big minutes, plays with an edge and exceptional in traffic. Hope is he will mesh with Getzlaf. |
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MIKE RICHARDS, C, Philadelphia Flyers Age: 24 Hometown: Kenora, Ont. Olympic experience: None Team Canada's shutdown centre. A point-per-game skater and top-notch penalty killer. Defines energy and grit. |
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ERIC STAAL, C, Carolina Hurricanes Age: 25 Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006, alternate) Recovered from a shaky start to prove himself worthy of more than a reserve spot. Had 5 points in final game before selection. |
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JOE THORNTON, C, San Jose Sharks Age: 30 Hometown: St. Thomas, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) The former Hart Trophy winner will be asked to centre the top line, regardless of past failures in pressure situations and playoff woes. |
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JONATHAN TOEWS, C, Chicago Blackhawks Age: 21 Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. Olympic experience: None A gritty, well-rounded centre capable of playing in any situation. Likely a leading candidate for shootouts. |
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MIKE BABCOCK, Head Coach Age: 46 Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. Olympic experience: None Three Stanley Cup finals in six seasons. Proven he can coach a team deep into pro sport's most punishing post-season. |
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STEVE YZERMAN, Executive Director Age: 44 Hometown: Nepean, Ont. Olympic experience: Nagano (1998), Salt Lake (2002) Tasked with assembling a squad that will have the eyes of expectant host nation on it. Determined to build an unwilting winner. |
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