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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Jocelyne Larocque

 Jocelyne Larocque #3 of Team Canada skates during the IIHF Womens World Championship Semi-Final  game against Team Russia at Scotiabank Place on April 8, 2013 in Ottawa.
Jocelyne Larocque #3 of Team Canada skates during the IIHF Womens World Championship Semi-Final game against Team Russia at Scotiabank Place on April 8, 2013 in Ottawa. Richard Wolowicz / Getty Images

Sport: Women’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 25

Hometown: St. Anne, Man.

Club Team: Calgary Inferno (CWHL)

Accomplishments:

  • 2012 World Champion.
  • Two-time World Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: Her Olympic dream was sparked at age 10, when women’s hockey made its Olympic debut. She remembers being inspired watching the gold medal game between Canada and U.S.A.

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