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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Jay Bouwmeester

 Jay Bouwmeester #3 of Canada plays during the men's ice hockey Preliminary Round Group A match between Finland and Canada during Day 9 of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 19, 2006 at the Torino Esposizioni in Turin, Italy.
Jay Bouwmeester #3 of Canada plays during the men's ice hockey Preliminary Round Group A match between Finland and Canada during Day 9 of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 19, 2006 at the Torino Esposizioni in Turin, Italy. Elsa/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 30

Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.

NHL Team: St.Louis Blues

Accomplishments:

  • Two-time World Champion (2003, 2004).
  • 2008 World Silver Medallist.
  • Two-time NHL All-Star.

Interesting Fact: He actually played at Turin 2006 as a 22-year-old after an injury opened up a roster spot for him. In 2010, he was not selected to the Olympic Team, which shocked some people.

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