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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Dan Hamhuis

Dan Hamhuis of Canada in action during the IIHF World Championship match between Canada and Norway at the Arena Zurich-Kloten on May 3, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Dan Hamhuis of Canada in action during the IIHF World Championship match between Canada and Norway at the Arena Zurich-Kloten on May 3, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 31

Hometown: Smithers, B.C.

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NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks

Accomplishments:

  • 2007 World Champion.
  • Two-time World Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: Hamhuis is one of the few NHL players who actually are able to play for the team they grew up cheering for. Growing up in Smithers, B.C. he was always a Canucks fan.

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