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Olympic Champions 2014

The Hockey News - Champions 2014

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0050-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0050-01456/9926872-1-eng-US/f0050-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0051-01354/9926865-1-eng-US/f0051-012.jpg" title="f0051-01" width="2130" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0051-03183/9926858-1-eng-US/f0051-032.jpg" title="f0051-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>LEFT WING</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>REGINA, SASK.</p><p><b>AGE</b> 34</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-0</p><p><b>WT</b> 195</p><p>&nbsp;<b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 1</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 14:09</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Kunitz was a whipping boy for media and Twitter pundits alike, with the suggestion his inclusion was only due to being Sidney Crosby&rsquo;s linemate with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Missing some early chances and leading the team with three minor penalties didn&rsquo;t help, but Kunitz shook it off and scored a massive goal in the gold medal contest, ripping one high on Henrik Lundqvist to put the game out of reach.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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IN THIS ISSUE

14 CHRIS KUNITZ

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0074-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0074-01109/9927412-1-eng-US/f0074-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0075-0253/9927405-1-eng-US/f0075-022.jpg" title="f0075-02" width="2131" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0075-0334/9927398-1-eng-US/f0075-032.jpg" title="f0075-03" width="588" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p>&nbsp;<b>BORN</b></p><p>MONTREAL, QUE.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>26</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-1 <b>WT</b> 205</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 0</p><p>TOI 16:01</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Vlasic&rsquo;s first Olympic experience was a resounding success, as he played a virtually flawless game. He didn&rsquo;t create any offense, but that wasn&rsquo;t why he was selected. His brilliant positional performance in his own zone allowed defensive partner Drew Doughty to jump into the play at will. Canadian coach Mike Babcock said Vlasic &ldquo;is way better than everybody knows,&rdquo; but many more people know about him now.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD IN 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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44 MARC-EDOUARD VLASIC

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0052-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0052-01352/9926917-1-eng-US/f0052-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0053-01330/9926910-1-eng-US/f0053-012.jpg" title="f0053-01" width="2122" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JOHN BERRY/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0053-03163/9926903-1-eng-US/f0053-032.jpg" title="f0053-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>CENTER</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p> REGINA, SASK.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>28</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HT</b> 6-4 <b>WT</b> 221</p><p>&nbsp;<b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 1</p><p>ASSISTS 2</p><p>POINTS 3</p><p>TOI 14:58</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>As the tournament went on, it became increasingly evident the line centered by Getzlaf with Corey Perry and Jamie Benn on the wings was a force of nature. Big, mean and talented, Getzlaf was excellent in the faceoff dot, winning 57.4 percent of his draws. The puck possession dominance of the Anaheim Ducks pivot and his mammoth running mates was almost unfair at times.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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15 RYAN GETZLAF

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0054-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0054-01341/9926962-1-eng-US/f0054-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0055-01297/9926955-1-eng-US/f0055-012.jpg" title="f0055-01" width="2127" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0055-03141/9926948-1-eng-US/f0055-032.jpg" title="f0055-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>CENTER</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>WINNIPEG, MAN.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>25</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-2 <b>WT</b> 208</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 1</p><p>ASSISTS 2</p><p>POINTS 3</p><p>TOI 17:18</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>It may have seemed like a slow tournament for Toews based on his offensive numbers, but that overlooks the excellent work he did at both ends of the ice for the Canadians. Toews won 56.7 percent of his faceoffs and his only goal was an important one: a redirection from Jeff Carter to open the scoring against Sweden in what would stand as the game-winning tally to clinch gold.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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16 JONATHAN TOEWS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0006-021711/9925833-1-eng-US/f0006-022.jpg" title="f0006-02" width="526" height="923"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span>TEVEN STAMKOS ENTERED 2013-14</b> as the No. 3-ranked player on the planet, according to the experts (that&rsquo;d be us) who publish The Hockey News Yearbook. Over the previous four seasons, nobody had come close to the 185 goals he&rsquo;d amassed. His compatriot and fellow first-overall pick, John Tavares, was tabbed fifth best in the universe, coming off his fantastic Hart Trophy-finalist season.</p><p>And Canada didn&rsquo;t flinch in Sochi without them. Not even a muscle twitch.</p><p>When Stamkos announced he&rsquo;d be unable to participate at the Games due to a broken leg that hadn&rsquo;t mended quickly enough, there was disappoint-ment for the player and some concern over how it would impact Canada&rsquo;s chances. Tavares&rsquo; torn MCL and meniscus in the quarterfinal against Latvia evoked similar questions, though not as many, and not as loudly.</p><p>That&rsquo;s because as talented and efficient as the 2014 team was, it was just as deep. Stamkos out, Martin St-Louis in. If not St-Louis, Claude Giroux. Or James Neal. Or Logan Couture. Or any one of six or seven other forwards. Ditto for Tavares. Canada&rsquo;s taxi squad is other teams&rsquo; Cadillac limousines.</p><p>The definitive proof came in the final against an undermanned Swedish side. Nicklas Backstrom was ruled ineligible for, umm, overmedicating. Henrik Sedin and Johan Franzen had to bow out prior to the start of the event due to injuries. A bad back did Henrik Zetterberg in after one game. And the dropoff for Tre Kronor was cavernous. They had no answer for the relentless Canadians, no pushback when they fell behind. It was a rout in all but score.</p><p>Give Finland credit for rallying without some of its most prominent players, including Mikko and Saku Koivu and Valtteri Filppula. Youngster Alek-sander Barkov went down after two games, too, leaving a gaping hole for Suomi up the middle. As they always do, however, the Finns bought into a system, played to the strengths they had and earned a medal.</p><p>Of course, coach Mike Babcock deserves all the praise directed his way for convincing a collection of mightily wealthy men to shelve their egos for a solitary vision. But none of it would be possible were it not for the nation&rsquo;s ability to back-fill, to substitute each key cog with another moving part of virtually equal proficiency. That speaks loudly to Canada&rsquo;s place in the hockey world. While the American hockey experience is gathering steam at the grassroots level and figures to match its northern neighbor stride for stride one day, it&rsquo;s not today. And it may still be several years away.</p><p>For now, hockey remains Canada&rsquo;s game.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0006-031021/9925826-1-eng-US/f0006-032.jpg" title="f0006-03" width="414" height="222"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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LONG LIVE THE KINGS

<div class="byline">KEN CAMPBELL</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0008-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-021834/9925895-1-eng-US/f0008-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(THOMAS LOVELOCK/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-012391/9925902-1-eng-US/f0008-012.jpg" title="f0008-01" width="191" height="88"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span>OCHI &ndash;</b> It was the night, the wee hours of the morning actually, of the women&rsquo;s gold medal game and the buses &ndash; for the only time in these Olympics &ndash; appeared to have stopped running. Walking back to the media center, I was hopelessly lost until a young man approached me with a tablet and motioned for me to speak into it.</p><p>I said, &ldquo;Main Media Center.&rdquo; It was translated into Russian. Then the young man asked in his native tongue for directions. &ldquo;Second tent on the law,&rdquo; the device said back, something clearly lost the translation, but he pointed me in the right direction. A little later, a caterer who spoke English offered to drive me there.</p><p>The Sochi Olympics of 2014 won&rsquo;t be remembered for the hockey. Truth be told, there were far too many bad games &ndash; including a gold medal game in which Canada smothered Sweden into submission &ndash; for it to be considered a classic. The hockey in Vancouver was better, faster and more exciting. We can only hope the NHL never goes to the 200-by-100 foot dimensions used in international play.</p><p>The Sochi Games will be remembered for not living up to the hype. In a good way. In a most excellent way. These Games were supposed to be the $51 billion debacle. They were supposed to be a nightmare. So-called world security experts were saying before the Olympics that it wasn&rsquo;t a matter of whether or not there would be a terrorist incident, but how many casualties would result. There were reports the Russian mob had rented entire hotels with the intention of filling them with prostitutes, pickpockets and drug dealers. The accommo-dations were supposed to be dreadful.</p><p>None of those things happened. People who have covered far more Olympics than I have &ndash; my only point of reference before this is Vancouver &ndash; said it was the best-organized event they&rsquo;ve ever attended. The volunteers were beyond friendly, the people working the venues were professional and helpful, the facilities were spectacular and the accommodations, though spartan, were more than adequate.</p><p>How great is it when you go to the lobby bar of your hotel and your bartender pours you a Kronenbourg without you even asking? How great is it to go for a run along the boardwalk of the Black Sea in shorts and a T-shirt while others in Canada and the U.S. slog their way through a difficult winter? How great is it to have two main rinks at the Olympics that are literally across the street from each other?</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-031309/9925888-1-eng-US/f0008-032.jpg" title="f0008-03" width="1032" height="633"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>HEART TUG</b></p><p><i>Sochi had its flaws, including scores of stray dogs, but it put on a dazzling, engaging show.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(ROBERT BECK/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p>Sochi, as many of us learned while we were here, wouldn&rsquo;t have existed if not for Joseph Stalin. Apparently he had a summer home here when he was the leader of the Soviet Union and ordered a billion dollars in infrastructure &ndash; remember, this was the 1930s &ndash; to be built. It created Sochi, which some 80 years later landed the Olympics. There have probably been better places to hold the Games, but Sochi was tremendous.</p><p>There were some flaws, both in and outside the rink. It would have been far more compelling if the home team had been better and not riddled with dissension. It would have been better if more women&rsquo;s teams had been competitive. Things could have looked a little better outside the structures that were built. And if your heart doesn&rsquo;t go out to the number of stray dogs roaming the streets looking for food, don&rsquo;t bother checking because you don&rsquo;t have one.</p><p>It would be interesting to come back to Sochi in 10 years to see what has become of the place. Some of the facilities will be dismantled and moved elsewhere, but the real test will be whether the world will see this area as a tourist destination. Some people have their doubts.</p><p>But the players loved it, the NHL loved it and everyone who was here loved it. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re not going to hear any complaints from me,&rdquo; Sidney Crosby said after Canada won the gold medal.</p><p>Me neither.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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RUSSIAN REVELATION

<div class="byline">BY KEN CAMPBELL</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0010-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0010-012366/9925954-1-eng-US/f0010-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>STUBBORNLY STRATEGIC</b></p><p><i>Mike Babcock&rsquo;s methods come under scrutiny on a big stage, but he ignores the noise and keeps winning.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0010-021734/9925961-1-eng-US/f0010-022.jpg" title="f0010-02" width="191" height="88"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span></b><b>OCHI</b> &ndash; At his last news conference as coach of Canada&rsquo;s 2014 Olympic team, Mike Babcock seemed distracted. As the first question was being asked, he was looking at the score sheet and furrowing his brow. Then he mumbled something about how the ice time statistics seemed all wrong.</p><p>That&rsquo;s the way Babcock rolls. It&rsquo;s that kind of attention to detail that makes him so successful. It will make him a good bet for the Hall of Fame as a builder someday and it was what made Canada&rsquo;s 2014 Olympic team the most dominant outfit it has ever produced. When Babcock found out the players wouldn&rsquo;t be allowed to skate during the summer training camp, he had them put on sneakers and run drills ball hockey style. Everyone laughed about that. But to a man, the Canadian defensive juggernaut that emerged in Sochi was in part due to Babcock&rsquo;s insistence they play ball hockey. Babcock said that between the second and third period of Canada&rsquo;s 3-0 win over Sweden in the gold medal game, Ryan Getzlaf was teasing him about it. &ldquo;He gave me a shot,&rdquo; Babcock says. &ldquo;He said, &lsquo;It&rsquo;s all about the ball hockey guys, it&rsquo;s all about the ball hockey.&rsquo;&rdquo;</p><p>It was about so much more, but it was mostly about the 50-year-old Babcock, an Ontario-born, Saskatchewan-raised McGill University graduate who describes himself as a &ldquo;bad player.&rdquo; He couldn&rsquo;t have been that bad. When he finished his career at McGill, he did so as the second-highest scoring defenseman in school history. He later went on to the Whitley Warriors of the British Professional League where he had 34 goals and 132 points in just 36 games. Then again, some guy named Scott Morrison had 108 goals and 224 points for the same team, so perhaps the level of hockey wasn&rsquo;t so good.</p><p>Canada and the NHL can be thankful Babcock failed miserably as a player. It allowed him to focus on his real strengths: leading and coaching. Championships have followed him at almost every level, but his most brilliant coaching might have been in Sochi, where his team won all six games it played, allowing only three goals, and took home gold by not allowing a goal in its final 120 minutes of play.</p><p>Those who know Babcock maintain he can be controlling and stubborn, but why wouldn&rsquo;t he be? Through the preliminary round of the Olympics, he was being questioned for keeping Chris Kunitz on the top line with Crosby, for playing a passive style and for not coaxing more goals out of his team. Other coaches might have panicked and made adjustments counter to their instincts. But not Babcock. He was going to go down in flames with his vision of this group or prove everyone wrong.</p><blockquote class="pullQuote"><u>HE SPENDS MORE HOURS AT THE RINK THAN ANY COACH I&rsquo;VE EVER SEEN OR HEARD OF. HE FINDS WAYS TO GET THE JOB DONE</u><br><i>&ndash; Niklas Kronwall</i></blockquote><p>This came as no surprise to the players he coaches with the Detroit Red Wings. Members of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s used to joke they hated Scotty Bowman for 364 days of the year and on the 365th they&rsquo;d pick up their Stanley Cup rings. Depending on the scuttlebutt you believe, Red Wings players don&rsquo;t always find playing for Babcock to be a barrel of monkeys. Like Bowman, however, Babcock engenders respect and in this business that carries far more currency than love. &ldquo;He spends more hours than I&rsquo;ve ever seen or heard any other coach at the rink,&rdquo; says Detroit defense-man Niklas Kronwall, who faced his coach in the gold medal game. &ldquo;He just finds ways to get the job done. For him, it&rsquo;s about getting wins. I&rsquo;d rather win games than it looking perfect out there and you lose.&rdquo;</p><p>The funny thing is, Canada won games <i>and</i> played as close to perfectly as you&rsquo;re going to see. Babcock talks incessantly about playing a 200-foot game and his team did that like no other. Every time the opponent was breaking out with the puck, Babcock had his forwards tracking through the neutral zone with a sense of purpose. Rarely was a Canadian player caught out of position. Never was one unaware of his role or what was expected of him.</p><p>What makes Babcock such a great coach are his in-game adjustments. For example, it was no secret he wasn&rsquo;t a big fan of Martin St-Louis, which is one of the main reasons St-Louis was originally left off the roster. In the semifinal against the U.S., St-Louis could have watched the game on TV at the athletes&rsquo; village for all the shifts he received &ndash; which was zero. But with his team not playing with enough energy in the final, Babcock gave St-Louis several shifts with Matt Duchene and Rick Nash on the fourth line and at times it looked like Canada&rsquo;s best unit.</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-012304/9925947-1-eng-US/f0012-012.jpg" title="f0012-01" width="1032" height="1588"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>STAYING THE COURSE</b></p><p><i>Babcock stuck to his game plan of stifling two-way hockey, even during scoring droughts.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(BABCOCK:ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><blockquote class="pullQuote"><u>BABCOCK EMERGED AS THE STAR OF THE GAMES, THE MOST ENGAGING PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH TEAM CANADA</u></blockquote><p>Babcock emerged as the star of these Games. He was the most engaging person associated with Team Canada. And although he used the words &ldquo;opportunity,&rdquo; &ldquo;hard&rdquo; and &ldquo;fantastic&rdquo; enough to last him a lifetime, he also said all the right things, made all the right moves, pushed all the right buttons. He molded this team, full of firepower and strength, into the strongest in the world. That seems easy. After all, Canada has the best players, the most players in the NHL, more resources and more of an obsession for the game than any other country. By a lot. In some ways, it is a shock it doesn&rsquo;t win all the time.</p><p>But ask any coach how easy it is to put together a team of all-stars and have it play as a cohesive unit. The Finns play the way they do because they have no other choice. Canada&rsquo;s stars could have free-lanced their way to defeat, but Babcock wouldn&rsquo;t allow it. He continually called the Swedes &ldquo;egoless&rdquo; going into the gold medal game, but it turns out his group of millionaire Stanley Cup winners was the one without ego. And that comes down to the man behind the bench. For him, it&rsquo;s all about the team.</p><p>As his final Team Canada news conference concluded, Babcock remained distracted. After all, he had to get to the closing ceremonies. But not before he passed on one more pearl of wisdom about his team. &ldquo;Does anybody know who won the scoring race? Does anybody care?&rdquo; he asked. &ldquo;Does anybody know who won the gold medal? See ya.&rdquo;</p><h2><b>CANADA&rsquo;S COACHES</b></h2><p><i>The man behind the bench for the Red and White often has just as much pressure on him as the players themselves. Here&rsquo;s how Babcock&rsquo;s predecessors fared with NHLers in the lineup.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-021819/9925940-1-eng-US/f0012-022.jpg" title="f0012-02" width="231" height="300"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(CRAWFORD:TODD WARSHAW/ALLSPORT)</span></figcaption></div><h3><b>MARC CRAWFORD</b></h3><p><b>1998 NAGANO, JAPAN</b></p><p><i>Fair or not, will always be remembered as the coach who didn&rsquo;t use Wayne Gretzky in the shootout vs. the Czechs.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-031177/9925933-1-eng-US/f0012-032.jpg" title="f0012-03" width="230" height="300"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(QUINN:BRIAN BAHR/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h3><b>PAT QUINN</b></h3><p><b>2002 SALT LAKE CITY, USA 2006 TURIN, ITALY</b></p><p><i>Became a grandfather figure to many Canadian athletes. Struck gold once, then just plain struck out in Italy.</i><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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GENIUS UNDER FIRE

<div class="byline">BY KEN CAMPBELL</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0014-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-012285/9926006-1-eng-US/f0014-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>RED ROVER</b></p><p><i>Drew Doughty thrived in a system that let him jump up in the rush and be creative.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(AARON ONTIVEROZ/THE DENVER POST)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-021723/9926013-1-eng-US/f0014-022.jpg" title="f0014-02" width="191" height="88"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span></b><b>OCHI &ndash;</b> At least one player in hockey history won two gold medals earlier in life than Drew Doughty did. Doughty was 24 years and 77 days old when he skated off at the Bolshoy Ice Dome with another gold medal around his neck. Vladislav Tretiak was 23 when he won his second in 1976.</p><p>No matter. There&rsquo;s still plenty of youthful enthusiasm to Doughty, even if he isn&rsquo;t the youngest in the world. (He is, however, the youngest Canadian player with double Olympic bling.) When asked which of his two medals he likes more, Doughty has a typical ignorance-isbliss, young-guy response. &ldquo;The look?&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know. This one&rsquo;s cool. I heard it has like meteorite or something in it. I don&rsquo;t know if that&rsquo;s true. They both look good.&rdquo;</p><p>And Doughty looked very good in winning them both. In 2010 in Vancouver, he was just 20 and hadn&rsquo;t yet won a Stanley Cup. But he emerged as a valuable defender as the tournament went on, to the point coach Mike Babcock had enough faith to put him out in over-time. He was on the ice for Sidney Crosby&rsquo;s golden goal.</p><p>Four years later was an entirely different story. Doughty was named to the tournament all-star team and scored four goals. Paired with Marc-Edouard Vlasic of the San Jose Sharks, Doughty was a force. Canadian teammate Matt Duchene might have had the most astute observation of Doughty, saying he has the skills of an elite forward. Doughty was a threat all over the ice, jumping into seams and creating chances for a team that had a lot more trouble scoring than anyone imagined. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s going on &ndash; I don&rsquo;t score goals like this in L.A.,&rdquo; Doughty said after his fourth goal of the tourna-ment, the overtime winner in Canada&rsquo;s 2-1 victory over Finland in the qualifying round. &ldquo;A lot of it is just my teammates. They&rsquo;re doing a great job of getting me the puck.&rdquo;</p><p>Anyone who watches Doughty, though, knows he&rsquo;s a Norris Trophy winner waiting to happen. It&rsquo;s just a matter of time. He has the unique ability to control the pace of the game. He can direct an entire power play from the blueline, lug the puck up the ice himself to get it out of trouble and he has improved his defensive game significantly. It all adds up to dominance on defense. &ldquo;He sees it, he gets it &ndash; what&rsquo;s going on &ndash; and doesn&rsquo;t seem to force things to generate offense,&rdquo; Babcock says. &ldquo;He just plays the game. Heck of a player.&rdquo;</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0015-011975/9925999-1-eng-US/f0015-012.jpg" title="f0015-01" width="1060" height="1604"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>THE KING OF BLING</b></p><p><i>At 24, Doughty already owns a pair of Olympic gold medals and a Stanley Cup ring.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p>Doughty scored his first goal of the tournament in a 3-1 win over Norway on the first backhand goal of his life, according to him. It&rsquo;s hard to believe he had never scored on a backhander at any level, but hey, who are we to argue with a good story? And that&rsquo;s what Doughty is crafting through the early part of his pro career.</p><p>Already he has a Stanley Cup. Already he has two Olympic gold medals. What&rsquo;s the limit? Well, playing for the Kings, as long as Darryl Sutter is coaching, will blunt the offensive potential he has at the NHL level. It&rsquo;s almost like Scott Niedermayer, whose offensive instincts were crushed by playing in New Jersey for Jacques Lemaire. Things aren&rsquo;t that drastic with Doughty, but he&rsquo;d put up much more impressive numbers if he were able to roam the offensive zone and find openings the way Babcock allowed him to during the Olympics. &ldquo;Coach Babcock continued to tell us we need to have the fastest &lsquo;D&rsquo; in the tournament,&rdquo; Doughty said early in the proceedings. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s just letting me play my game and jump in as much as I can. He&rsquo;s letting me play and I love it. He&rsquo;s a great coach and I&rsquo;m happy to be here playing for him.&rdquo;</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0016-012050/9925992-1-eng-US/f0016-012.jpg" title="f0016-01" width="1316" height="2051"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>THRILL SEEKER</b></p><p><i>Doughty is not afraid of high-risk, high-gain plays because his speed lets him correct any mistakes.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p>With four goals, Doughty had more than even Shea Weber &ndash; he with the shot that can kill a man &ndash; who had three. Superstar Erik Karlsson of Sweden had four goals and eight points. He was named the tournament&rsquo;s top defense-man and also Doughty&rsquo;s partner on the Olympic all-star team.</p><p>Actually, Doughty and Karlsson are cut from a similar cloth. Both are superior skaters with outstanding offensive instincts. Doughty is far more physical than Karlsson and better in his own end, but neither is afraid of the ramifications of making a high-risk play at one end of the ice. Part of that is because they both have the speed to get back into the play and part of it is the way they&rsquo;re wired. &ldquo;I like that,&rdquo; says Swedish coach Par Marts. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not going to yell at a guy when he makes a mistake because he does so many other things so great.&rdquo;</p><blockquote class="pullQuote"><u>I DON&rsquo;T KNOW WHAT&rsquo;S GOING ON. I DON&rsquo;T SCORE GOALS LIKE THIS IN L.A.</u><br><i>&ndash; Drew Doughty</i></blockquote><p>Much of the greatness for Doughty is still to come. He could play another 15 years in this game and, if the NHL decides to continue in the Olympics, probably has more gold medals in his future. &ldquo;Combine his confidence and his skill,&rdquo; says Kings and Canada teammate Jeff Carter, &ldquo;and it makes for a pretty dynamic player.&rdquo;<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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DOUGHTY DOUBLES UP

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-021259/9926401-1-eng-US/f0019-022.jpg" title="f0019-02" width="336" height="111"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-031012/9926408-1-eng-US/f0018-032.jpg" title="f0018-03" width="192" height="89"></div><h2><b>GAME 1</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 13, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-011928/9926394-1-eng-US/f0018-012.jpg" title="f0018-01" width="2124" height="1420"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. John Tavares shields the puck from tight-checking Ole-Kristian Tollefsen. <span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-021427/9926387-1-eng-US/f0018-022.jpg" title="f0018-02" width="2654" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. Drew Doughty says hello to Morten Ask the Canadian way, with a glove to the face. <span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-011687/9926380-1-eng-US/f0019-012.jpg" title="f0019-01" width="1062" height="1739"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Carey Price looms large in Canada&rsquo;s crease during his 19-save Olympic debut. <span class="photo-credit">(JULIO CORTEZ/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-03857/9926373-1-eng-US/f0019-032.jpg" title="f0019-03" width="1050" height="715"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. Chris Kunitz streaks in on Norwegian goalie Lars Haugen and can&rsquo;t convert. <span class="photo-credit">(CHUCK MYERS/MCT)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-04654/9926366-1-eng-US/f0019-042.jpg" title="f0019-04" width="1032" height="883"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. Jay Bouwmeester sends Alexander Bonsaksen flying as Canada&rsquo;s &lsquo;D&rsquo; takes over. <span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-05490/9926359-1-eng-US/f0019-052.jpg" title="f0019-05" width="1032" height="791"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Price is sharp when rarely called upon, swallowing a Norway shot with his trapper. <span class="photo-credit">(STREETER LECKA/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-02872/9926352-1-eng-US/f0021-022.jpg" title="f0021-02" width="336" height="109"></div><h2><b>GAME 2</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 14, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-011681/9926345-1-eng-US/f0020-012.jpg" title="f0020-01" width="1024" height="675"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. Mathias Lange enters for Austria in relief and survives a scoreless third period.</figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-021203/9926338-1-eng-US/f0020-022.jpg" title="f0020-02" width="1563" height="1129"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. Fans stretch out for pre-game high fives and Sidney Crosby obliges. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-03843/9926331-1-eng-US/f0020-032.jpg" title="f0020-03" width="1930" height="1836"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Canada&rsquo;s Jonathan Toews goes to war along the boards with Andre Lakos. <span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-011347/9926324-1-eng-US/f0021-012.jpg" title="f0021-01" width="1756" height="1171"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. Game 2 hero Jeff Carter scores one of his three goals on Bernhard Starkbaum.</figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-03560/9926317-1-eng-US/f0021-032.jpg" title="f0021-03" width="666" height="667"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. Roberto Luongo looks alert in his lone start of the Games, a 23-save shutout.</figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-04426/9926310-1-eng-US/f0021-042.jpg" title="f0021-04" width="1032" height="675"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Patrice Bergeron and the Canucks are consistently a step ahead of the Austrians. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-05302/9926303-1-eng-US/f0021-052.jpg" title="f0021-05" width="1024" height="675"><figcaption class="caption-body">7. Martin St-Louis makes himself even smaller as he tries to score on Lange. <span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-04537/9926296-1-eng-US/f0023-042.jpg" title="f0023-04" width="331" height="103"></div><h2><b>GAME 3</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 16, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-011566/9926289-1-eng-US/f0022-012.jpg" title="f0022-01" width="2654" height="1846"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. Carey Price hardly breaks a sweat, kicking away one of only 15 shots he faces. <span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-021146/9926282-1-eng-US/f0022-022.jpg" title="f0022-02" width="1032" height="925"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. Tuukka Rask makes one of his 25 saves, denying Patrice Bergeron in close. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-03842/9926275-1-eng-US/f0022-032.jpg" title="f0022-03" width="1555" height="1134"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Drew Doughty celebrates his overtime winner with John Tavares and Jeff Carter. <span class="photo-credit">(ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-02969/9926268-1-eng-US/f0023-022.jpg" title="f0023-02" width="1032" height="717"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. Jonathan Toews and Olli Jokinen cross swords as they dig in on the draw. <span class="photo-credit">(DAVID E. KLUTHO/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-011347/9926261-1-eng-US/f0023-012.jpg" title="f0023-01" width="1078" height="1070"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. Fresh off his hat trick against Austria, Carter looks for more against Finland.</figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-03723/9926254-1-eng-US/f0023-032.jpg" title="f0023-03" width="666" height="708"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Rask trawls the goal line with his trapper to thwart a glorious Canadian chance.</figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-04446/9926247-1-eng-US/f0025-042.jpg" title="f0025-04" width="330" height="104"></div><h2><b>QUARTERFINAL</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 19, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-021083/9926240-1-eng-US/f0024-022.jpg" title="f0024-02" width="1391" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. Carey Price makes a crucial save in a game that enters the third tied 1-1. <span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-03751/9926233-1-eng-US/f0024-032.jpg" title="f0024-03" width="1389" height="777"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. Sidney Crosby owns the faceoff dot against Latvia, going 15 of 21 (71.4 percent). <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-04539/9926226-1-eng-US/f0024-042.jpg" title="f0024-04" width="915" height="631"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Alex Pietrangelo tries to stop a Martins Cipulis back-hand from getting to the net. <span class="photo-credit">(ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-011318/9926219-1-eng-US/f0025-012.jpg" title="f0025-01" width="1032" height="1507"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. The victory proves costly as John Tavares is lost for the Games with a knee injury. <span class="photo-credit">(STREETER LECKA/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-02931/9926212-1-eng-US/f0025-022.jpg" title="f0025-02" width="1030" height="675"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. With NHL experience, Latvian Arturs Kulda isn&rsquo;t afraid to engage Corey Perry.</figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-05395/9926205-1-eng-US/f0024-052.jpg" title="f0024-05" width="2287" height="1467"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Kristaps Sotnieks lends a helping hand to one of Kristers Gudlevskis&rsquo; 55 saves. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-03646/9926198-1-eng-US/f0025-032.jpg" title="f0025-03" width="666" height="629"><figcaption class="caption-body">7. Shea Weber and Doughty share a relieved embrace after Weber&rsquo;s game-winner. <span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-02979/9926191-1-eng-US/f0027-022.jpg" title="f0027-02" width="330" height="103"></div><h2><b>SEMIFINAL</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 21, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-011516/9926184-1-eng-US/f0026-012.jpg" title="f0026-01" width="1032" height="1000"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. Jonathan Toews tries to chase down Joe Pavelski as the action heats up. <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-021092/9926177-1-eng-US/f0026-022.jpg" title="f0026-02" width="2662" height="1633"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. The Canadians celebrate the only goal of the game, courtesy of Jamie Benn. <span class="photo-credit">(JULIO CORTEZ-POOL/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-03849/9926170-1-eng-US/f0026-032.jpg" title="f0026-03" width="1398" height="1333"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Avs teammates Matt Duchene (No. 9) and Paul Stastny face off as foes. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-03704/9926163-1-eng-US/f0027-032.jpg" title="f0027-03" width="666" height="667"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. Carey Price remains icy-cool under pressure from the American attack.</figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-011394/9926156-1-eng-US/f0027-012.jpg" title="f0027-01" width="1032" height="1334"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. Benn ever so graciously introduces his Canadian teammates to Phil Kessel. <span class="photo-credit">(BRIAN CASSELLA/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/MCT)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-04520/9926149-1-eng-US/f0027-042.jpg" title="f0027-04" width="1028" height="633"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Kevin Shattenkirk tries to contain Sidney Crosby inside the USA blueline. <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-05364/9926142-1-eng-US/f0027-052.jpg" title="f0027-05" width="1024" height="633"><figcaption class="caption-body">7. The U.S. dispatched, the Canadians salute their fans. Gold is within reach. <span class="photo-credit">(ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-03644/9926135-1-eng-US/f0029-032.jpg" title="f0029-03" width="330" height="103"></div><h2><b>GOLD MEDAL GAME</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 23, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-011492/9926128-1-eng-US/f0028-012.jpg" title="f0028-01" width="949" height="1000"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. The glass is all full when Drew Doughty and Marcus Kruger collide. <span class="photo-credit">(DAVID E. KLUTHO/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-021047/9926121-1-eng-US/f0028-022.jpg" title="f0028-02" width="1398" height="925"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. Patrick Sharp has all he can handle with Kruger blanketing him. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGE)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-03775/9926114-1-eng-US/f0028-032.jpg" title="f0028-03" width="2514" height="1842"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Carey Price tracks the puck through Shea Weber and Daniel Alfredsson.</figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-04562/9926107-1-eng-US/f0028-042.jpg" title="f0028-04" width="1197" height="1125"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. Ryan Getzlaf and Oliver Ekman-Larsson get all crossed up near the boards. <span class="photo-credit">(ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-011313/9926100-1-eng-US/f0029-012.jpg" title="f0029-01" width="1032" height="1133"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. Jonathan Toews is pumped after opening the scoring. Jeff Carter looks on. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-02902/9926093-1-eng-US/f0029-022.jpg" title="f0029-02" width="666" height="709"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Henrik Lundqvist is in mad-scramble mode as the Canadians pour it on. <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-011501/9926086-1-eng-US/f0030-012.jpg" title="f0030-01" width="666" height="1000"><figcaption class="caption-body">7. Speedster Matt Duchene stays one step ahead of Alexander Edler. <span class="photo-credit">(ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-021036/9926079-1-eng-US/f0030-022.jpg" title="f0030-02" width="1921" height="2096"><figcaption class="caption-body">8. Sidney Crosby&rsquo;s first and only goal of the Games is a beauty deke by Lundqvist. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-03750/9926072-1-eng-US/f0030-032.jpg" title="f0030-03" width="666" height="875"><figcaption class="caption-body">9. Chris Kunitz silences the naysayers with a sick snipe top shelf to seal the win. <span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-04561/9926065-1-eng-US/f0030-042.jpg" title="f0030-04" width="1197" height="875"><figcaption class="caption-body">10. Price makes one of his 24 saves to register his second straight shutout. <span class="photo-credit">(ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-011363/9926058-1-eng-US/f0031-012.jpg" title="f0031-01" width="1398" height="1418"><figcaption class="caption-body">11. It&rsquo;s a Red and White swarm on Price&rsquo;s crease after the final buzzer. <span class="photo-credit">(ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-02925/9926051-1-eng-US/f0031-022.jpg" title="f0031-02" width="1756" height="1168"><figcaption class="caption-body">12. Toews, Jonathan Tavares, Crosby and Duchene are four of Canada&rsquo;s golden boys. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-011479/9926044-1-eng-US/f0032-012.jpg" title="f0032-01" width="2131" height="2675"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PICTURE PERFECT CANADA 3 NORWAY 1

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TRY The Hockey News

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0034-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-011500/9926512-1-eng-US/f0034-012.jpg"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-02992/9926505-1-eng-US/f0035-022.jpg" title="f0035-02" width="2127" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-03821/9926498-1-eng-US/f0035-032.jpg" title="f0035-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>GOALIE</p><p>&nbsp;<b>BORN</b></p><p>MONTREAL, QUE.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>34</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-3 <b>WT</b> 217</p><p><b>CATCHES</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GP 1</p><p>GAA 0.00</p><p>SV% 1.000</p><p>W-L-OTL 1-0-0</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>The goaltender of record when Canada won gold in Vancouver, Luongo took a backseat to the younger Carey Price in Sochi, but he provided his peer with a great presence from the bench. Luongo got the start in Canada&rsquo;s win over Austria and turned in a perfect performance, making 23 saves for the shutout. There can only be one crease in the end, but Luongo was the consummate professional in that regard.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010, 7th in 2006<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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1 ROBERTO LUONGO

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0036-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-011401/9926557-1-eng-US/f0036-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(VLADIMIR RYS PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-011252/9926550-1-eng-US/f0037-012.jpg" title="f0037-01" width="2131" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-03717/9926543-1-eng-US/f0037-032.jpg" title="f0037-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>WINNIPEG, MAN.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p> 30</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-1 <b>WT</b> 200</p><p>&nbsp;<b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 1</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 21:06</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Winning gold for the second consecutive Olympics, Keith was a wise old hand on the blueline, playing his usual stellar two-way game but getting the most results on the defensive end. Only Shea Weber played more minutes for Canada and Keith tied Jeff Carter for the team lead with a plus-6 rating. His ability to shut down players such as Hawks team-mate Patrick Kane of the U.S. was integral.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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2 DUNCAN KEITH

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0038-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-011359/9926602-1-eng-US/f0038-012.jpg"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-02846/9926595-1-eng-US/f0039-022.jpg" title="f0039-02" width="2127" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-03668/9926588-1-eng-US/f0039-032.jpg" title="f0039-03" width="587" height="806"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>SMITHERS, B.C.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>31</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HT</b> 6-1 <b>WT</b> 209</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 0</p><p>TOI 4:02</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Hamhuis earned his invite to Sochi based on his defensive acumen and the fact he is a left-handed shot, as the Canadians wanted blueliners on their natural side as much as possible. Though he averaged the fewest minutes played of any skater on the team, Hamhuis was no weak link. He simply did his part when called upon as a depth player on what was a spectacular defense corps.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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5 DAN HAMHUIS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0040-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-01954/9926647-1-eng-US/f0040-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-02554/9926640-1-eng-US/f0041-022.jpg" title="f0041-02" width="2122" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-03451/9926633-1-eng-US/f0041-032.jpg" title="f0041-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>SICAMOUS, B.C.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>28</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-4 <b>WT</b> 233</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 3</p><p>ASSISTS 3</p><p>POINTS 6</p><p>TOI 21:50</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Forming a devastating top pair with Duncan Keith, Weber was one of Canada&rsquo;s most important players. His contributions on offense propelled the team forward at crucial times, most importantly when he blasted the game-winner past Latvian goalie Kristers Gudlevskis in the quarters. Nobody played more than Weber and the Nashville captain tied for the team scoring lead with Drew Doughty.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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6 SHEA WEBER

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0042-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-01884/9926692-1-eng-US/f0042-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-01860/9926685-1-eng-US/f0043-012.jpg" title="f0043-01" width="2131" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JOHN BERRY/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-03501/9926678-1-eng-US/f0043-032.jpg" title="f0043-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>LONDON, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p> 24</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-1 <b>WT</b> 213</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 2</p><p>ASSISTS 4</p><p>POINTS 6</p><p>TOI 19:10</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>It&rsquo;s amazing to think Doughty probably has another 15 years of pro hockey in front of him. The Stanley Cup winner earned his second Olympic gold in Sochi, leading the team in goals and tying She a Weber for the scoring crown. A fantastic two-way blue-liner who rushes the puck with the best of them, Doughty made highlight-reel plays when Canada needed offense and locked down his own end.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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8 DREW DOUGHTY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0044-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-01763/9926737-1-eng-US/f0044-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-01670/9926730-1-eng-US/f0045-012.jpg" title="f0045-01" width="2131" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-03384/9926723-1-eng-US/f0045-032.jpg" title="f0045-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>CENTER</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p> HALIBURTON, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>23</p><p><b>HT</b> 5-11 <b>WT</b> 200</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 0</p><p>TOI 10:45</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>One of the youngest players on the squad, Duchene worked his way up the lineup after coming in as one of the spare forwards. The injury to John Tavares against Latvia opened up more ice for Duchene, who responded by using his speed and perseverance to the fullest. Though he didn&rsquo;t record a point, Duchene was a dogged worker and was seen in the stands cheering on the Canadian women&rsquo;s team for gold.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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9 MATT DUCHENE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0046-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-01678/9926782-1-eng-US/f0046-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-01612/9926775-1-eng-US/f0047-012.jpg" title="f0047-01" width="2131" height="1237"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-03316/9926768-1-eng-US/f0047-032.jpg" title="f0047-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>RIGHT WING</p><p>&nbsp;<b>BORN</b></p><p>WINNIPEG, MAN.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>32</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-1 <b>WT</b> 199</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 1</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 10:10</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Sharp started the tournament on a line with Black-hawks running mate Jonathan Toews, but he sat against Austria and got bumped down to the fourth unit by the gold medal game. Sharp did, however, pierce the seemingly indestructible armor of Latvia&rsquo;s Kristers Gudlevskis with the opening tally in that nail-biting win and played consistently solid two-way hockey when called upon.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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10 PATRICK SHARP

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0048-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-01476/9926827-1-eng-US/f0048-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-01467/9926820-1-eng-US/f0049-012.jpg" title="f0049-01" width="2127" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-03286/9926813-1-eng-US/f0049-032.jpg" title="f0049-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>LEFT WING</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>ANEROID, SASK.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>34</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HT</b> 6-2 <b>WT</b> 220</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 4</p><p>POINTS 4</p><p>TOI 15:32</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Another two-time gold medallist, Marleau was one of several forwards who took on responsible checking roles to secure the victory in Russia. The San Jose Sharks veteran, who wasn&rsquo;t one of the 47 players invited to Canada&rsquo;s summer orientation camp, stepped up in a big way, delivering a team-high four assists. His speed, discipline and consistent play made him a key cog for coach Mike Babcock.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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12 PATRICK MARLEAU

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0056-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0056-01269/9927007-1-eng-US/f0056-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0057-01254/9927000-1-eng-US/f0057-012.jpg" title="f0057-01" width="2123" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0057-03137/9926993-1-eng-US/f0057-032.jpg" title="f0057-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p> EDMONTON, ALTA.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>30</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-4 <b>WT</b> 212</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 1</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 16:26</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Bouwmeester provided solid minutes for the Canadians, playing on a third pairing with St. Louis Blues buddy Alex Pietrangelo. His shining moment came in the semifinal tilt against the archrival Americans, when the smooth-skating blueliner worked a unique give-and-go with Jamie Benn, who tipped home Bouwmeester&rsquo;s delightful feed to push Canada ahead 1-0, which stood as the final score.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, 7th in 2006<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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19 JAY BOUWMEESTER

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0058-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0058-01274/9927052-1-eng-US/f0058-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0059-02143/9927045-1-eng-US/f0059-022.jpg" title="f0059-02" width="2122" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0059-03106/9927038-1-eng-US/f0059-032.jpg" title="f0059-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>CENTER</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>MISSISSAUGA, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>23</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HT</b> 6-1 <b>WT</b> 205</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 0</p><p>TOI 10:39</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Tavares was lights-out in the faceoff circle, winning 73.1 percent of his draws. He had many great chances early in the tournament and just couldn&rsquo;t bury one. His experience came to an agonizing finish when he tore knee ligaments in the quarterfinal, putting him on the shelf for the rest of the NHL season. Will his injury have any impact on the league&rsquo;s decision to send its players to the Games in 2018?</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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20 JOHN TAVARES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0060-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0060-01221/9927097-1-eng-US/f0060-012.jpg"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0061-02139/9927090-1-eng-US/f0061-022.jpg" title="f0061-02" width="2122" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0061-03100/9927083-1-eng-US/f0061-032.jpg" title="f0061-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>LEFT WING</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>VICTORIA, B.C.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>24</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-2 <b>WT</b> 210</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 2</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 2</p><p>TOI 13:18</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>One of the breakout performers at the tournament, Benn gradually earned more ice time as the Games went on thanks to his hustle and he helped even-tually form the deadly big trio with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. Throwing his weight around and demon-strating ample stick skills, Benn scored two goals in the event &ndash; including the only one against Team USA &ndash; and both stood up as game-winners.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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22 JAMIE BENN

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0062-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0062-01219/9927142-1-eng-US/f0062-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0063-02106/9927135-1-eng-US/f0063-022.jpg" title="f0063-02" width="2127" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(DAVID E. KLUTHO/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0063-0370/9927128-1-eng-US/f0063-032.jpg" title="f0063-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>RIGHT WING</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p> PETERBOROUGH, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>28</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-3 <b>WT</b> 212</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 1</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 14:58</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Despite tallying just one assist in the tournament, Perry was his usual industrious self for Canada, causing havoc in the corners and along the boards while constantly keeping the opposition on its toes. With Ryan Getzlaf and Jamie Benn, Perry helped Canada contain teams in a suffocating manner, usually by keeping the puck away from opponents for long stretches.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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24 COREY PERRY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0064-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0064-01177/9927187-1-eng-US/f0064-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0065-02129/9927180-1-eng-US/f0065-022.jpg" title="f0065-02" width="2122" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0065-0395/9927173-1-eng-US/f0065-032.jpg" title="f0065-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>RIGHT WING</p><p>&nbsp;<b>BORN</b></p><p>LAVAL, QUE.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>38</p><p><b>HT</b> 5-8 <b>WT</b> 180</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 0</p><p>TOI 7:04</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>One of the feel-good stories on the team, St-Louis was a controversial omission from the original squad, but the grizzled veteran stepped into duty when Tampa Bay teammate Steven Stamkos couldn&rsquo;t heal fast enough from injury. St-Louis was a depth forward for the Canadians, but he proved why he&rsquo;s an effective NHLer when he did play by utilizing his speed, strength and tenacity.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, 7TH in 2006<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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26 MARTIN ST-LOUIS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0066-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0066-01175/9927232-1-eng-US/f0066-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(STREETER LECKA/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0067-0271/9927225-1-eng-US/f0067-022.jpg" title="f0067-02" width="2131" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0067-0353/9927218-1-eng-US/f0067-032.jpg" title="f0067-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>KING CITY, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>24</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HT</b> 6-3 <b>WT</b> 201</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 1</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 18:34</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Should NHLers come back to the Olympics in 2018, Pietrangelo will play an even bigger role on Canada&rsquo;s blueline. As it was, he and St. Louis chum Jay Bouw-meester formed an effective pairing on the back end, providing stability in front of goalie Carey Price and jumping into the play often enough that opponents had to be wary. He was credited with 12 shots on goal for the tournament and posted a solid plus-4.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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27 ALEX PIETRANGELO

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0068-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0068-01136/9927277-1-eng-US/f0068-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(CHUCK MYERS/MCT VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0069-0278/9927270-1-eng-US/f0069-022.jpg" title="f0069-02" width="2130" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0069-0347/9927263-1-eng-US/f0069-032.jpg" title="f0069-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>GOALIE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>ANAHIM LAKE, B.C.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>26</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-3 <b>WT</b> 212</p><p><b>CATCHES</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GP 5</p><p>GAA 0.59</p><p>SV% .972</p><p>W-L-OTL 5-0-0</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>The best goalie at the Games as chosen by the tournament directorate, Price somehow lost the media all-star nod to Henrik Lundqvist despite sparkling numbers and shutouts in the semifinal and gold medal games. While the team defense is front of him was ruthless, Price had to be sharp when the Canucks needed him, particularly in the white-knuckle quarterfinal game against Latvia.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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31 CAREY PRICE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0070-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0070-01117/9927322-1-eng-US/f0070-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(LARS BARON/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0071-0261/9927315-1-eng-US/f0071-022.jpg" title="f0071-02" width="2131" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0071-0338/9927308-1-eng-US/f0071-032.jpg" title="f0071-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>RIGHT WING</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>L&rsquo;ANCIENNE-LORETTE, QUE.</p><p><b>AGE</b> 28 <b>HT</b> 6-2</p><p><b>WT</b></p><p> 194</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 2</p><p>POINTS 2</p><p>TOI 13:57</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>In many ways, Bergeron was a quintessential represen-tative of Canada&rsquo;s roster. He&rsquo;s a veteran of the Vancouver Games who has also won the Stanley Cup, he&rsquo;s great on faceoffs and he plays a 200-foot game. Though he played some wing in Sochi, Bergeron executed that shutdown forward role with his usual quiet excellence and when he did take faceoffs, he operated at a deadly 63.3 percent clip.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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37 PATRICE BERGERON

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0072-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0072-01114/9927367-1-eng-US/f0072-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0073-0272/9927360-1-eng-US/f0073-022.jpg" title="f0073-02" width="2122" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0073-0345/9927353-1-eng-US/f0073-032.jpg" title="f0073-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>GOALIE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>KINGSTON, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>31</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-4 <b>WT</b> 215</p><p><b>CATCHES</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GP 0</p><p>GAA -</p><p>SV% -</p><p>W-L-OTL 0-0-0</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>As the third-stringer, Smith&rsquo;s main role was that of a good soldier. The Phoenix Coyotes keeper dressed as Luongo&rsquo;s backup for the win over Austria, but he was otherwise relegated to the press box, as expected. Though his impact in games was nil, it is important to remember the impact that role players can have in the practices and preparation in a short tournament such as this one.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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41 MIKE SMITH

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0076-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0076-01100/9927457-1-eng-US/f0076-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0077-01102/9927450-1-eng-US/f0077-012.jpg" title="f0077-01" width="2127" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0077-0340/9927443-1-eng-US/f0077-032.jpg" title="f0077-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>LEFT WING</p><p>&nbsp;<b>BORN</b></p><p>BRAMPTON, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p> 29</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HT</b> 6-4 <b>WT</b> 213</p><p>&nbsp;<b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 1</p><p>POINTS 1</p><p>TOI 10:05</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>In his second Olympic go-around, Nash was one of the lesser-utilized Canadian forwards, playing mostly on the fourth line in a checking role. But he embraced the job coach Mike Babcock assigned him. Team Canada GM Steve Y-zerman credited Nash&rsquo;s line (which included Matt Duchene and Martin St-Louis) with giving the squad a crucial jolt of energy in the first period of the gold medal final.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010, 7TH in 2006<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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61 RICK NASH

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0078-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0078-0193/9927502-1-eng-US/f0078-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0079-0243/9927495-1-eng-US/f0079-022.jpg" title="f0079-02" width="2127" height="1259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0079-0328/9927488-1-eng-US/f0079-032.jpg" title="f0079-03" width="588" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>DEFENSE</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p> TORONTO, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>24</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-0 <b>WT</b> 217</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 0</p><p>ASSISTS 0</p><p>POINTS 0</p><p>TOI 11:41</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Although Subban arrived as the reigning Norris Trophy winner, he was there ostensibly for a learning experience. Playing behind experienced Olympians such as Drew Doughty and Shea Weber, Subban couldn&rsquo;t get into any games other than Canada&rsquo;s second of the tournament, against Austria. He kept a positive attitude, however, and will play a far bigger role if Canadian players return for the 2018 Games.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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76 P.K. SUBBAN

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0080-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0080-0183/9927547-1-eng-US/f0080-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0081-0260/9927540-1-eng-US/f0081-022.jpg" title="f0081-02" width="2131" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0081-0343/9927533-1-eng-US/f0081-032.jpg" title="f0081-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>RIGHT WING</p><p>&nbsp;<b>BORN</b></p><p>LONDON, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p> 29</p><p><b>HT</b> 6-4 <b>WT</b> 212</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p> RIGHT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 3</p><p>ASSISTS 2</p><p>POINTS 5</p><p>TOI 15:46</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Carter was a member of Canada&rsquo;s 2010 Olympic team, but he never dressed. This time around, he was the team&rsquo;s top-scoring forward, recording a hat trick against Austria and registering the primary assist on Drew Doughty&rsquo;s OT goal against Finland. He led all Canadian players in shots (24) and created Canada&rsquo;s first goal in the gold medal game when Jonathan Toews tipped in his pass in front of the net.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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77 JEFF CARTER

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0082-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0082-0180/9927592-1-eng-US/f0082-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(CHUCK MYERS/MCT)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0083-0243/9927585-1-eng-US/f0083-022.jpg" title="f0083-02" width="2131" height="1258"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0083-0334/9927578-1-eng-US/f0083-032.jpg" title="f0083-03" width="588" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/HOCKEY CANADA)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>CENTER</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>COLE HARBOUR, N.S.</p><p><b>AGE</b></p><p>26</p><p><b>HT</b> 5-11 <b>WT</b> 200</p><p><b>SHOOTS</b></p><p>LEFT</p><h2><b>STATS</b></h2><p>GOALS 1</p><p>ASSISTS 2</p><p>POINTS 3</p><p>TOI 16:27</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>As was the case at the 2010 Vancouver Games, Canada&rsquo;s most complete player was criticized by some for not scoring through much of the tournament. But Crosby came through in the gold medal game once again, scoring the second goal, on a breakaway, to put Canada up 2-0. Coach Mike Babcock raved about Crosby&rsquo;s defensive prowess, particularly in the Canadians&rsquo; final two games. And his calmness in all situations was mirrored by his teammates.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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87 SIDNEY CROSBY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0084-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0084-0236/9927630-1-eng-US/f0084-022.jpg"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0084-0323/9927623-1-eng-US/f0084-032.jpg" title="f0084-03" width="587" height="807"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(ABELIMAGES/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>CRANBROOK, B.C.</p><p>&nbsp;<b>AGE</b></p><p>48</p><p><b>NHL TITLE</b></p><p>TAMPA BAY VP AND GM</p><p>&nbsp;<b>HALL OF FAME</b></p><p>2009</p><p><b>STANLEY CUPS</b></p><p> 1997, 1998, 2002</p><p>(as a player with the Detroit Red Wings)</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Yzerman crafted the team he wanted, even if it meant leaving a high scorer such as Claude Giroux at home. He even cut his own star in Tampa, Martin St-Louis, before an injury reopened the door. The D-corps was balanced between left- and right-handed shooters and the talent down the middle dominated, as expected. This was a suffocating, impressive squad.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010 (AS EXEC. DIR.)<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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STEVE YZERMAN

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0085-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0085-0242/9927661-1-eng-US/f0085-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>POSITION</b></p><p>COACH</p><p><b>BORN</b></p><p>MANITOUWADGE, ONT.</p><p><b>AGE</b> 50</p><p><b>NHL TEAM</b></p><p>DETROIT RED WINGS</p><p><b>NHL RECORD</b></p><p>471-252-19-102</p><p><b>PLAYOFF WIN PCT.</b> .595</p><p><b>STANLEY CUP</b></p><p>2008</p><h2><b>LEGACY</b></h2><h3><b>OF A CHAMPION</b></h3><p>Babcock is a master at shutting out all of the outside noise surrounding the team and his coaching decisions. His strategic philosophy of allowing Canada&rsquo;s players to slowly round into form and concentrate on defense through the preliminary round was just what the doctor ordered, cultivating a sense of calm that permeated the lineup.</p><h2><b>OLYMPIC HISTORY</b></h2><p>GOLD in 2014, GOLD in 2010<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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MIKE BABCOCK

<div class="byline">BY KEN CAMPBELL</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0086-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0086-0177/9927720-1-eng-US/f0086-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>MOB MENTALITY</b></p><p><i>Canada&rsquo;s bench empties after Marie-Philip Poulin scores in overtime to clinch gold.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0086-0239/9927727-1-eng-US/f0086-022.jpg" title="f0086-02" width="191" height="88"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span></b><b>OCHI</b> &ndash; All right, the first order of business here is a new nickname. Hockey players of either gender have a penchant for taking a person&rsquo;s last name and shortening it. But clearly, &lsquo;Pou&rsquo; isn&rsquo;t going to cut it. Not anymore. We&rsquo;re going to lead the suggestion parade with &lsquo;Phil&rsquo; or &lsquo;Poolie.&rsquo;</p><p>This is now necessary because life will never be the same for Marie-Philip Poulin. For an entire hockey-mad country, she is a national hero. For thousands of little hockey playing girls in the country, Poulin is their generation&rsquo;s Paul Henderson. No longer will she be able to walk the halls of Boston University, where she plans to return next season to finish her psychology degree, without her fellow students knowing who she is. You&rsquo;d have to think we&rsquo;re looking at having an arena named after her in her tiny hometown of Beauceville, Que. Fans of women&rsquo;s hockey in Canada will always remember where they were when Poulin scored in overtime of the gold medal game of the women&rsquo;s tournament. And like in 1972, when Paul Henderson scored the winner in Game 8 of the Summit Series against the Soviet Union, hundreds of thousands will recall sitting in a school gymnasium or a classroom, full of doom and gloom until the remarkable comeback.</p><p>Poulin, perhaps the quietest, most unassuming, least-impressed-with-herself player on the Canadian women&rsquo;s team, is now a household name. So come on, &lsquo;Pou&rsquo; definitely has to go. &ldquo;For sure it&rsquo;s a big thing&hellip;maybe a little,&rdquo; Poulin says, when asked whether her life has changed forever. &ldquo;But I have to keep working for another four years. I want to be here for sure again.&rdquo;</p><p>You&rsquo;d have to think Hockey Canada wants the same thing again, too, because this clearly isn&rsquo;t a case of a player simply being in the right place at the right time. It can&rsquo;t be. Four years ago in Vancouver, Poulin scored both goals in the gold medal final. In the same game in 2014, Poulin not only scored the tying goal with 54.6 seconds left, she found a gaping net during a 4-on-3 power play to cap another victory over the Americans, this time in overtime, in what has become a Canadian quadrennial tradition over the past four Winter Olympics.</p><p>It was a crushing a blow for the U.S., perhaps even more so than it was euphoric for Canada. After the game, in the mixed zone with the media outside the dressing rooms, one of the American players told reporters she would be willing to stand there and answer their questions all night, because the thought of going back into her team&rsquo;s room and taking off her equipment was too much for her to bear. If the American women, who have come up short in four straight Olympics now, think the hockey gods have taken up permanent residence north of the border, they&rsquo;d be excused for it.</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0087-0172/9927713-1-eng-US/f0087-012.jpg" title="f0087-01" width="1024" height="1504"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>NEVER GETS OLD</b></p><p><i>Poulin&rsquo;s game-winner gives Canada its fourth straight gold medal at the Olympics.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><blockquote class="pullQuote"><u>I HAVE TO KEEP WORKING HARD FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS. I WANT TO BE HERE FOR SURE AGAIN</u><br><i>&ndash; Marie-Philip Poulin</i></blockquote><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0088-0183/9927706-1-eng-US/f0088-012.jpg" title="f0088-01" width="1032" height="1251"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>SWAN SONG</b></p><p><i>Sochi is likely the last time No. 13 Julie Chu will play for the U.S. internationally.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(CHU: AARON ONTIVEROZ/THE DENVER POST)</span></figcaption></div><p>Or not. Perhaps it has gone beyond what many people think is an overused and hyper-nationalistic cliche. Maybe there is something in the constitution of elite Canadian players, at least at the women&rsquo;s level, that gives them an uncanny ability to repeatedly rise to the importance of the occasion.</p><p>If there was one player who deserved to win a gold medal, it was Julie Chu. At 31, and almost certainly playing her last international game for the U.S., Chu is a Harvard grad, a five-time World Champion and one of the greatest two-way forwards Team USA has ever produced. She also has three silver medals and a bronze and was the forward on the ice killing the penalty when Poulin scored on the 4-on-3. Canada, on the other hand, has players such as Hayley Wicken-heiser. Chu and Wickenheiser had the captaincy of their respective teams taken away from them before the Olympics and, according to speculation among those who closely follow the women&rsquo;s game, both were in some peril of losing their roster spots. But there was Wickenheiser, drawing the penalty that led to the game-winner after springing herself for a breakaway and taking the faceoff deep in the U.S. end that led to Poulin&rsquo;s goal. If that was Wickenheiser&rsquo;s last game in a Canadian uniform, the 35-year-old made it count.</p><blockquote class="pullQuote"><u>THE CANADIAN WOMEN REPEATEDLY RISE TO THE OCCASION</u></blockquote><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0088-0235/9927699-1-eng-US/f0088-022.jpg" title="f0088-02" width="3055" height="1657"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>THIS TRIP&rsquo;S A WINNER</b></p><p><i>Hayley Wickenheiser draws a penalty that helps Canada complete the comeback in OT.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(POULIN+ WICKENHEISER: BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0088-0411/9927692-1-eng-US/f0088-042.jpg" title="f0088-04" width="1273" height="1228"><figcaption class="caption-body"><i>MARIE-PHILIP</i>&nbsp;<b><i>POULIN</i></b></figcaption></div><p>For the next couple Winter Olympics, the Canadians will have Poulin on their side. The daughter of Robert Poulin, who works in the transportation department of a local hospital, and Danye Nadeau, who&rsquo;s a secretary in the same hospital, has many years of hockey ahead. She has had her setbacks, though. Two games into 2011-12 with BU, Poulin ruptured her spleen and missed half the season, then broke her wrist in her first game back. For much of this season with the centralized Olympic team, Poulin was out of action with an ankle injury. There&rsquo;s a reason why her personal motto is an old Japanese proverb <i>Nana Korobi, Ya Oki</i>, which translates into, &ldquo;Fall down seven times, stand up eight.&rdquo;</p><p>As far as the women&rsquo;s game is concerned, once again on the biggest stage in the world, it delivered an epic contest. But that&rsquo;s not really the problem. Games between Canada and Team USA are always classics. The games leading up to the final are another story. The semifinal between the U.S. and Sweden, in which the Americans outshot the Swedes 29-1 in the first period and 70-9 overall, was an embarrassment to the sport.</p><p>There&rsquo;s still concern other countries haven&rsquo;t kept pace with the U.S. and Canada, who pour millions into their programs and sequester their players a year before the Olympics. But women&rsquo;s hockey is here to stay. International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel is the winter sports representative for the International Olympic Committee&rsquo;s executive board and it would be difficult to fathom him losing that vote if it ever came to it. And since the 1988 Games in Calgary, when TV rights revenues went through the roof, broad-casters have demanded three weekends of programming. That time has to be filled, whether it&rsquo;s by slope-style or team figure skating or women&rsquo;s hockey.</p><p>The game is here to stay and so is Marie-Philip Poulin. Now it&rsquo;s just the nickname that has to go.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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JUST DON’T CALL ME ‘POU’

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0091-058/9927849-1-eng-US/f0091-052.jpg" title="f0091-05" width="331" height="104"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0090-0320/9927856-1-eng-US/f0090-032.jpg" title="f0090-03" width="191" height="88"></div><h2><b>GOLD MEDAL GAME</b></h2><h3><b>FEB. 20, 2014</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0090-0176/9927842-1-eng-US/f0090-012.jpg" title="f0090-01" width="2131" height="1504"><figcaption class="caption-body">1. The Canadians summon their courage with a huddle in Shannon Szabados&rsquo; crease. <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0090-0238/9927835-1-eng-US/f0090-022.jpg" title="f0090-02" width="1398" height="1140"><figcaption class="caption-body">2. Canada&rsquo;s Catherine Ward tries to will herself past American Gigi Marvin. <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0091-0165/9927828-1-eng-US/f0091-012.jpg" title="f0091-01" width="1033" height="1342"><figcaption class="caption-body">3. Captain Meghan Duggan celebrates after scoring to put Team USA ahead 1-0.</figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0091-0234/9927821-1-eng-US/f0091-022.jpg" title="f0091-02" width="1028" height="630"><figcaption class="caption-body">4. Rebecca Johnston, left, gives Anne Schleper of the U.S. a sneaky face wash.</figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0091-0326/9927814-1-eng-US/f0091-032.jpg" title="f0091-03" width="1027" height="633"><figcaption class="caption-body">5. Szabados flashes her glove hand to stop an early shot from the Americans. <span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0091-0412/9927807-1-eng-US/f0091-042.jpg" title="f0091-04" width="1581" height="1301"><figcaption class="caption-body">6. Jocelyne Lamoureux of the U.S. and Canada&rsquo;s Haley Irwin refuse to give an inch. <span class="photo-credit">(HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-0179/9927800-1-eng-US/f0092-012.jpg" title="f0092-01" width="1276" height="754"><figcaption class="caption-body">7. Lamoureux leaves it all on the ice as she tries to score for the Americans. <span class="photo-credit">(ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-0236/9927793-1-eng-US/f0092-022.jpg" title="f0092-02" width="1280" height="758"><figcaption class="caption-body">8. Marie-Philip Poulin crashes the crease to score Canada&rsquo;s tying goal on Jessie Vetter. <span class="photo-credit">(HARRY E. WALKER/MCT VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-0323/9927786-1-eng-US/f0092-032.jpg" title="f0092-03" width="1276" height="765"><figcaption class="caption-body">9. Poulin erupts with joy after the equalizer finds the back of the net in the final minute. <span class="photo-credit">(DOUG PENSINGER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-049/9927779-1-eng-US/f0092-042.jpg" title="f0092-04" width="2039" height="1384"><figcaption class="caption-body">10. Ecstatic Canadians mob Poulin after she strikes again in overtime to clinch the gold. <span class="photo-credit">(JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-056/9927772-1-eng-US/f0092-052.jpg" title="f0092-05" width="780" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">11. Duggan wears the U.S. heartbreak on her face after her team&rsquo;s stunning defeat. <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0093-0171/9927765-1-eng-US/f0093-012.jpg" title="f0093-01" width="1032" height="1464"><figcaption class="caption-body">12. Jocelyne Larocque and Charline Labonte greet the Canadian faithful after the triumph. <span class="photo-credit">(MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0093-0238/9927758-1-eng-US/f0093-022.jpg" title="f0093-02" width="2131" height="1182"><figcaption class="caption-body">13. An improbable victory pose for a Canadian team that trailed 2-0 with late in the game. <span class="photo-credit">(RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PICTURE PERFECT CANADA 3 USA 2 (OT)

<h2><b>PRELIMINARY ROUND STANDINGS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-0171/9928055-1-eng-US/f0094-012.jpg" title="f0094-01" width="683" height="602"></div><h2><b>PLAYOFF ROUND RESULTS</b></h2><h3><b>Qualification Games &ndash; February 18</b></h3><p>Slovenia 4 vs. Austria 0</p><p>Russia 4 vs. Norway 0</p><p>Switzerland 1 vs. Latvia 3</p><p>Czech Republic 5 vs. Slovakia 3</p><h3><b>Quarterfinals &ndash; February 19</b></h3><p>Sweden 5 vs. Slovenia 0</p><p>Finland 3 vs. Russia 1</p><p>Canada 2 vs. Latvia 1</p><p>United States 5 vs. Czech Republic 2</p><h3><b>Semifinals &ndash; February 21</b></h3><p>Sweden 2 vs. Finland 1</p><p>United States 0 vs. Canada 1</p><h3><b>Bronze Medal Game &ndash; February 22</b></h3><p>United States 0 vs. Finland 5</p><h3><b>Gold Medal Game &ndash; February 23</b></h3><p>Sweden 0 vs. Canada 3</p><h3><b>IIHF Directorate Awards</b></h3><p><b>Most Valuable Player</b> Teemu Selanne, Fin</p><p><b>Best Goaltender</b> Carey Price, Can</p><p><b>Best Defenseman</b> Erik Karlsson, Swe</p><p><b>Best Forward</b> Phil Kessel, USA</p><h3><b>Media All-Star Team</b></h3><p><b>Goaltender</b> Henrik Lundqvist, Swe</p><p><b>Defensemen</b> Erik Karlsson, Swe; Drew Doughty, Can</p><p><b>Forwards</b> Teemu Selanne, Fin; Phil Kessel, USA; Mikael Granlund, Fin</p><h2><b>SEMIFINAL GAMES</b></h2><p>Friday, February 21, 2014</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-0228/9928048-1-eng-US/f0094-022.jpg" title="f0094-02" width="479" height="81"></div><h3><b>First Period</b></h3><p>No scoring</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Steen, Swe (hooking) 3:26; Berglund, Swe (roughing) 12:53; Kronwall, Swe (interference) 13:18.</p><h3><b>Second Period</b></h3><p>1. FIN O. Jokinen (2) (Vatanen) 6:17</p><p>2. SWE Eriksson (2) (Ericsson, Backstrom) 11:39</p><p>3. SWE Karlsson (4) (Steen, D. Sedin) PP 16:26</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Granlund, Fin (charging) 3:54; Alfredsson, Swe (cross-checking) 7:50; O. Jokinen, Fin (tripping) 14:39.</p><h3><b>Third Period</b></h3><p>No scoring</p><p><b>Pen:</b> D. Sedin, Swe (holding) 10:58.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-0317/9928041-1-eng-US/f0094-032.jpg" title="f0094-03" width="557" height="230"></div><p>Attendance: 9,476. Referees: Konstantin Olenin, Rus, and Tim Peel, Can; Linesmen: Chris Carlson, Can, and Derek Amell, Can</p><p>Friday, February 21, 2014</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-049/9928034-1-eng-US/f0094-042.jpg" title="f0094-04" width="479" height="81"></div><h3><b>First Period</b></h3><p>None</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Suter, USA (holding the stick) 10:53; Marleau, Can (holding) 15:58.</p><h3><b>Second Period</b></h3><p>1. CAN Benn (2) (Bouwmeester) 1:41</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Getzlaf, Can (high-sticking) 3:16; Kunitz, Can (slashing) 15:23.</p><h3><b>Third Period</b></h3><p>None</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Kessel, USA (hooking) 9:56.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-055/9928027-1-eng-US/f0094-052.jpg" title="f0094-05" width="558" height="232"></div><p>Attendance: 11,172. Referees: Brad Meier, USA, and Kelly Sutherland, Can; Linesmen: Ivan Dedioulia, Blr, and Greg Devorski, Can</p><h2><b>BRONZE MEDAL GAME</b></h2><p>Saturday, February 22, 2014</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-062/9928020-1-eng-US/f0094-062.jpg" title="f0094-06" width="477" height="78"></div><h3><b>First Period</b></h3><p>No scoring</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Selanne, Fin (tripping) 3:53; Pacioretty, USA (high-sticking) 8:26; Timonen, Fin (throwing a stick &ndash; penalty shot: Kane, USA, missed) 13:40; Salminen, Fin (tripping) 18:51.</p><h3><b>Second Period</b></h3><p>1. FIN Selanne (3) (Granlund, Korpikoski) 1:27</p><p>2. FIN J. Jokinen (2) (Lehtera, Kontiola) 1:38</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Komarov, Fin (slashing &ndash; penalty shot: Kane, USA, missed) 6:24; Backes, USA (tripping) 11:31.</p><h3><b>Third Period</b></h3><p>3. FIN Hietanen (1) (Ruutu, Lepisto) 6:10</p><p>4. FIN Selanne (4) (Granlund, Korpikoski) PP 9:06</p><p>5. FIN Maatta (3) (Lehtera, J. Jokinen) PP 13:09</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Kane, USA (tripping) 4:10; Oshie, USA (inter-ference) 8:17; Suter, USA (high-sticking) 12:28; Kane, USA (slashing) 15:56.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-072/9928013-1-eng-US/f0094-072.jpg" title="f0094-07" width="558" height="214"></div><p>Attendance: 9,052 Referees: Konstantin Olenin, Rus, and Tim Peel, Can; Linesmen: Chris Carlson, Can, and Ivan Dedioulia, Blr</p><h2><b>GOLD MEDAL GAME</b></h2><p>Sunday, February 23, 2014</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-08/9928006-1-eng-US/f0094-082.jpg" title="f0094-08" width="479" height="78"></div><h3><b>First Period</b></h3><p>1. CAN Toews (1) (Carter, Weber) 12:55</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Ericsson, Swe (holding an opponent) 14:55; Kunitz, Can (high-sticking) 19:47.</p><h3><b>Second Period</b></h3><p>2. CAN Crosby (1) (unassisted) 5:43</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Silfverberg, Swe (delaying the game) 5:46; Berglund, Swe (boarding) 7:20.</p><h3><b>Third Period</b></h3><p>3. CAN Kunitz (1) (unassisted) 9:04</p><p><b>Pen:</b> Perry, Can (tripping) 10:12.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-09/9927999-1-eng-US/f0094-092.jpg" title="f0094-09" width="558" height="215"></div><p>Attendance: 11,076. Referees: Brad Meier, USA, and Kelly Sutherland, Can; Linesmen: Derek Amell, Can, and Greg Devorski, Can</p><h2><b>AUSTRIA</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 1-3-0 (9th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 9.1% (11th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 80.0% (7th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 7 goals/100 shots = 7.0% (9th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 7,084 (10th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-0169/9927992-1-eng-US/f0095-012.jpg" title="f0095-01" width="686" height="1093"></div><h2><b>CANADA</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 6-0-0 (Gold)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 16.7% (6th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 93.8% (1st)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 17 goals/241 shots = 7.1% (8th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 10,427 (2nd)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-0229/9927985-1-eng-US/f0095-022.jpg" title="f0095-02" width="686" height="1092"></div><h2><b>CZECH REPUBLIC</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 2-3-0 (6th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 22.2% (4th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 76.9% (9th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 13 goals/146 shots = 8.9% (4th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 7,147 (9th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-0324/9927978-1-eng-US/f0095-032.jpg" title="f0095-03" width="686" height="1091"></div><h2><b>FINLAND</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 4-1-1 (Bronze)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 22.7% (3rd) <b>Penalty kill</b> 66.7% (11th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 24 goals/183 shots = 13.1% (1st)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 8,354 (4th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-049/9927971-1-eng-US/f0095-042.jpg" title="f0095-04" width="686" height="1091"></div><h2><b>LATVIA</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 1-4-0 (8th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 25.0% (2nd) <b>Penalty kill</b> 66.7% (12th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 9 goals/102 shots = 8.8% (5th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 6,478 (12th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-055/9927964-1-eng-US/f0095-052.jpg" title="f0095-05" width="685" height="1091"></div><h2><b>NORWAY</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 0-4-0 (12th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 15.4% (8th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 91.7% (3rd)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 3 goals/98 shots = 3.1% (11th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 7,896 (5th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-064/9927957-1-eng-US/f0095-062.jpg" title="f0095-06" width="686" height="1091"></div><h2><b>RUSSIAN FEDERATION</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 3-1-1 (5th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 15.8% (7th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 78.6% (8th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 13 goals/172 shots = 7.6% (7th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 11,501 (1st)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-0183/9927950-1-eng-US/f0096-012.jpg" title="f0096-01" width="685" height="1090"></div><h2><b>SLOVAKIA</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 0-3-1 (11th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 12.5% (9th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 75.0% (10th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 5 goals/110 shots - 4.6% (10th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 6,570 (11th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-0239/9927943-1-eng-US/f0096-022.jpg" title="f0096-02" width="687" height="1091"></div><h2><b>SLOVENIA</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 2-3-0 (7th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 10.5% (10th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 81.3% (6th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 10 goals/117 shots = 8.6% (6th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 7,625 (7th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-0325/9927936-1-eng-US/f0096-032.jpg" title="f0096-03" width="686" height="1092"></div><h2><b>SWEDEN</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 5-1-0 (Silver)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 33.3% (1st) <b>Penalty kill</b> 90.9% (4th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 17 goals/173 shots - 9.8% (3rd)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 8,495 (3rd)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-048/9927929-1-eng-US/f0096-042.jpg" title="f0096-04" width="686" height="1094"></div><h2><b>SWITZERLAND</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 2-2-0 (9th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 0.0% (12th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 92.3% (2nd)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 3 goals/124 shots = 2.4% (12th)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 7,812 (6th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-057/9927922-1-eng-US/f0096-052.jpg" title="f0096-05" width="687" height="1091"></div><h2><b>UNITED STATES</b></h2><p><b>Record</b> 4-2-0 (4th)</p><p><b>Power play</b> 18.8% (5th) <b>Penalty kill</b> 83.3% (5th)</p><p><b>Scoring efficiency</b> 20 goals/178 shots = 11.2% (2nd)</p><p><b>Average attendance</b> 7,586 (8th)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-063/9927915-1-eng-US/f0096-062.jpg" title="f0096-06" width="686" height="1093"></div><h2><b>GOALTENDERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0097-0180/9927908-1-eng-US/f0097-012.jpg" title="f0097-01" width="641" height="1736"></div><h2><b>SAVE PERCENTAGE LEADERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0097-0247/9927901-1-eng-US/f0097-022.jpg" title="f0097-02" width="681" height="916"></div><h2><b>GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE LEADERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0097-0331/9927894-1-eng-US/f0097-032.jpg" title="f0097-03" width="627" height="842"></div><h2><b>SCORING LEADERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0097-0410/9927887-1-eng-US/f0097-042.jpg" title="f0097-04" width="611" height="1736"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0098-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0098-0191/9928086-1-eng-US/f0098-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>MIND IS WHAT MATTERS</b></p><p><i>Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby and Hayley Wickenheiser had the mettle that made Canada champs, again.</i></p><span class="photo-credit">(TOEWS: MARTIN ROSE/GETTY IMAGES; CROSBY: AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES; WICKENHEISER: AARON ONTIVEROZ/THE DENVER POST)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0098-0240/9928093-1-eng-US/f0098-022.jpg" title="f0098-02" width="191" height="88"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span>OCHI</b>&nbsp;<b>&ndash;</b> Since women and the NHL started participating in the Olympics, Canada has won 70 percent of the gold medals. All in all, it&rsquo;s a remarkable achievement, even for a country that takes the sport as seriously as Canada does.</p><p>The Netherlands has speed skating. Germany has bobsled. And Canada has hockey.</p><p>Winner of double gold at each of the past two Olympics, Canada has dominated best-on-best competition. And it should. But you have to wonder: is there really is something in the Canadian DNA that translated into gold medals at these Olympics tournaments?</p><p>Of course not. But sometimes it makes you think so. In the women&rsquo;s gold medal game, Canada looked dead in the water, down two goals with four minutes remaining to a United States team that was cruising. Two goals and an overtime winner later, Canada was celebrating its fourth straight title. &ldquo;I do think we have a mental edge when it comes down to playing in big games,&rdquo; says Hayley Wickenheiser. &ldquo;In our room, we just really believe we can win, no matter what. I&rsquo;ve been in situations where we&rsquo;ve won every game going into the final and lost every game (against the U.S.).</p><p>&ldquo;We just think that it all doesn&rsquo;t matter.&rdquo;</p><p>That is probably the biggest reason for the men&rsquo;s success &ndash; it didn&rsquo;t seem to matter to anyone on the team that it had trouble scoring goals. That was largely because Canada spent six games with so much zone time and puck possession that the hockey analytics guys must have been jumping with glee around their mothers&rsquo; basements. It didn&rsquo;t matter to Team Canada that Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Rick Nash and Corey Perry had combined for zero goals going into the gold medal game. All that mattered was winning and the Canadians were doing that.</p><p>This is the most dominant team Canada has ever produced in the modern era in any tournament at any level. In 1924, the first time hockey was played at the Winter Olympics, the University of Toronto Grads outscored their opponents 132-3. A little more firepower, it seems, on that team than the one that took gold 90 years later. But the competition was so skewed in Canada&rsquo;s favor and other countries were so much in their infancy no valid comparison can be made.</p><p>This was a team full of NHL superstars, yet all of them managed to park their egos for two weeks in the name of winning a tournament. It was extremely well coached and well prepared. It had a D-corps that was so good last year&rsquo;s Norris Trophy winner, P.K. Subban, played all of 11:41 in the tournament. It was so deep last year&rsquo;s leading scorer in the NHL, Martin St-Louis, couldn&rsquo;t land a gig as a regular winger.</p><p>There are many things to take away from these Olympic tourna-ments. On an individual level, Teemu Selanne gave the hockey world one last tug at its heartstrings, winning a bronze medal and being named most valuable player. Team-wise, it&rsquo;s difficult to choose between the Latvians and Slovenians for the darling of the event, since both made the quarterfinals when they weren&rsquo;t even supposed to win a game.</p><p>On the downside, it will be remembered for the poor play of the Russians, too many games with too few goals and for the colossal embarrassment that was Nicklas Backstrom&rsquo;s expulsion, when he failed a doping test for taking an allergy medication and had to miss the gold medal game for Sweden.</p><p>But most of all it will be remembered for Canada&rsquo;s dominance. If you argue the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams are the best the country has ever produced, you won&rsquo;t get a word of dissent from this corner.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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