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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet forward John Tavares

By Adam Hearty Global News

Posted January 31, 2014 1:10 pm

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John Tavares #19 of Team Canada reacts after missing a scoring opportunity during the game against Team Sweden at the Gold Medal Game of the IIHF World Junior Championships at Scotiabank Place on January 05, 2009 in Ottawa. Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Forward

Age: 23

Hometown: Oakville, Ont.

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NHL Team: New York Islanders

Accomplishments:

Two-time World Champion.
First player ever to be granted “exceptional status” by the OHL, allowing him to compete in the league as a 15-year-old.

Interesting Fact: Tavares was a star in lacrosse as well as hockey growing up. His uncle, also named John, is the National Lacrosse League’s all-time leading scorer.

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