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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Catherine Ward

Catherine Ward #18 of Team Canada takes a face-off against Team USA during a Sochi preparation game at the Air Canada Centre December 30, 2013 in Toronto.
Catherine Ward #18 of Team Canada takes a face-off against Team USA during a Sochi preparation game at the Air Canada Centre December 30, 2013 in Toronto. Abelimages/Getty Images

Sport: Women’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 26

Hometown: Montreal, Que.

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Club Team: Montreal Stars (CWHL)

Accomplishments:

  • 2010 Olympic Champion.
  • 2012 World Champion.
  • Three-time World Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: As kids, Ward and her brothers would play on outdoor rinks in Montreal until they could not feel their toes. That’s when they knew it was time to go inside.

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