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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet forward Chris Kunitz

Chris Kunitz #14 of Canada carries the puck from behind the net against Sweden during the Semifinal round of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship at the Colisee Pepsi on May 16, 2008 in Quebec City.
Chris Kunitz #14 of Canada carries the puck from behind the net against Sweden during the Semifinal round of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship at the Colisee Pepsi on May 16, 2008 in Quebec City. Elsa/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Forward

Age: 34

Hometown: Regina, Sask.

NHL Team: Pittsburgh Penguins

Accomplishments:

  • Two-time Stanley Cup Champion (2007, 2009).
  • 2008 World Silver Medallist.
  • 2013 NHL All-Star.

Interesting Fact: There have been some questions concerning Kunitz’s selection to Team Canada over forwards such as Claude Giroux and Martin St.Louis. Many think Kunitz was taken just because he plays on a line with Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh.

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