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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet forward Matt Duchene

Canada's Matt Duchene goes for a goal on Denmark's goalkeeper Simon Nielsen during the preliminary round match Canada vs Denmark at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships on May 4, 2013 in Stockholm.
Canada's Matt Duchene goes for a goal on Denmark's goalkeeper Simon Nielsen during the preliminary round match Canada vs Denmark at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships on May 4, 2013 in Stockholm. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Forward

Age: 23

Hometown: Haliburton, Ont.

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NHL Team: Colorado Avalanche

Accomplishments:

  • 2011 NHL All-Star.
  • 2008 Under-18 World Champion.
  • 2012 Spengler Cup Champion.

Interesting Fact: Duchene is one of the fastest and most explosive players in the NHL. He grew up watching Sidney Crosby dominate the NHL at such a young age, which inspired him.

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