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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet defenceman Drew Doughty

Drew Doughty #8 of Canada in action during the ice hockey men's semifinal game between the Canada and Slovakia on day 15 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 26, 2010 in Vancouver.
Drew Doughty #8 of Canada in action during the ice hockey men's semifinal game between the Canada and Slovakia on day 15 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 26, 2010 in Vancouver. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Sport: Men’s Hockey

Position: Defence

Age: 24

Hometown: London, Ont.

NHL Team: Los Angeles Kings

Accomplishments:

  • 2010 Olympic Champion.
  • 2012 Stanley Cup Champion.
  • 2008 World Junior Champion.
  • 2010 NHL All-Star.

Interesting Fact: At just 20 years old, Doughty was the youngest player on the roster during the 2010 Olympics. Doughty was one of four other players on the ice for Canada when Sidney Crosby scored the gold medal-winning goal in Vancouver. His favourite memory is being the first player there to celebrate with Crosby.

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