EDITOR’S NOTE: On Wed. Feb. 5 it was announced that Steven Stamkos will not play for Team Canada at the Sochi Olympics. Go here for updates on his replacement.
Sport: Men’s Hockey
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Position: Forward
Age: 23
Hometown: Unionville, Ont.
NHL Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Accomplishments:
- 2008 World Junior Champion.
- 2009 World Silver Medallist.
- Two-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner as the NHL’s leading goal-scorer.
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Interesting Fact: There are questions surrounding whether or not Stamkos will be able to represent Canada in Sochi after he crashed into the net in a game against the Boston Bruins in November, breaking his right tibia. His recovery has remained on schedule and he hopes to be ready to go when the puck drops in Sochi.
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