Team Canada may be forced to play without its familiar Maple Leaf logo at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, the victim of an International Olympic Committee rule that … Team Canada 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team: Who Shouldn't Make the Cut Mike Taylor Contributor I November 25, 2009 Comments. Gold baby. Burnside: Perhaps the best defenseman in the NHL right now, Keith will almost certainly play with his Chicago defensive partner, Brent Seabrook, and log lots of ice time for a very deep Canadian blue line. The motion read: "That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take advantage of the opportunity provided by the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games to promote seal products, particularly by studying the possibility of using these products in the making of the Canadian Olympic clothing." I think he'll play wing in this tournament. LeBrun: The heaviest shot on the team and a monster physical presence. No surprise here. Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens Scott Burnside:Price has been the front-runner to be the starter in Sochi for some time now. [3], Forward Morten Ask was initially selected, but was injured and replaced by Jonas Solberg Andersen. Burnside: Despite hard feelings about his demanding out of Ottawa in the offseason, Heatley is a world-class producer and has a long history of international play for Canada. Category Archives: 2010 Canadian Men's Olympic Hockey Team. Although he was a long shot, Stephane Robidas is tied for the lead in goal scoring among all NHL defensemen (nine), but could not crack the lineup. [4], The following is the Finnish roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. [6], Defensemen Paul Martin and Mike Komisarek were initially selected, but due to injuries were replaced by Ryan Whitney and Tim Gleason. They also teamed up with Franҫois Hamelin, Guillaume Bastille and Olivier Jean to win the men’s 5000m relay. [10], Defencemen Sergei Zubov, Oleg Tverdovsky and Vitali Proshkin, forwards Alexei Kovalev, Alexander Frolov, Nikolai Kulemin and Alexei Tereschenko, and goaltenders Vasiliy Koshechkin and Alexander Eremenko were selected as reserves in case of injury during the tournament. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller ... Olympic Hockey - 2010 Canada $5 Gold Plated Fine Silver Coin. 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Fleury has a Stanley Cup ring and won 30 postseason games over the past two seasons. Shop with confidence. The motion was proposed by Raynald Blais of the Bloc Québécois in protest of the European Par… Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games Men's Tournament Vancouver, B.C., Canada | Feb. 12-28 Team USA captured a silver medal in Vancouver in one of the most thrilling, and most watched, hockey games in history. Burnside: There was some discussion that perhaps Richards' stock had fallen as his Flyers have struggled, yet he remains one of the top penalty killers in the game and will be asked to bring his strong two-way play to the Olympics. Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets Tremblay became the third Canadian male Olympian to win five career Olympic medals, fo… ... That's how it goes.". Burnside: Certainly the biggest surprise of the forward contingent, Bergeron's solid two-way play and ability to play either center or wing paved the way for his inclusion. Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks "I thought I had a good season," Jordan Staal was quoted as saying to Pittsburgh media after the announcement. LeBrun: A terrific fit as the fourth-line left winger; the smaller NHL rink a boost bonus for him. LeBrun: Don't forget his international experience, capturing gold at the 2004 World Championships in Prague. He had great chemistr… Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks [16], Forward Tomas Holmström was selected, but due to a knee injury he was replaced by Johan Franzén. The 2010 Canadian Olympic men's hockey team was unveiled by executive director Steve Yzerman and the rest of the Team Canada staff on Wednesday. He provides great size and skill down the middle. The players chosen to replace them were defencemen Andrei Karev, Sergei Kolosov, Alexander Makritski and Alexander Ryadinsky, and forwards Dmitri Meleshko and Konstantin Zakharov. Canadians won 10 medals, including four gold, in long track and short track speed skatingat the 2010 Games. In May 2009, a motion for the Canadian Olympic team to wear seal skin on their uniforms was unopposed in Canadian parliament. Goaltending Burnside: Perry's play in and of itself might have been enough to help him make this team, but the fact coach Mike Babcock can pencil in Perry and linemate Getzlaf onto a second strong offensive trio, perhaps with Eric Staal, made this an easy choice. LeBrun: His chemistry with Getzlaf was a big leverage point for him, but his tremendous season makes him deserving in his own right. I figured his ticket to Vancouver was booked after his performance in the Cup finals in June. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (alternate captain) Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames (alternate captain) This is how we see the Canadian Men's Olympic hockey team shaping up...certainly surprises will be the norm. Burnside: The Chicago Blackhawks' young captain is the top faceoff man among the Canadian players under consideration for the Olympic team and will likely anchor a third or fourth unit. ... New Listing Figure Skating Miga/Quatchi VAN 2010 Winter Olympics 50 ¢ Coin Canada Canadian. LeBrun: One of the real roster surprises, but a well-deserved nomination. Burnside: Morrow will be asked to provide a healthy dose of sand on Canada's fourth or energy line, perhaps with Mike Richards, Jonathan Toews or Bergeron. You have to feel for Green because he's played tremendously well with the Capitals this season and has improved his defensive play; but, fair or not, I think his fate was sealed during last spring's NHL playoffs. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins Burnside:Certainly the biggest surprise of the forward contingent, Bergeron's solid two-way play and ability to play either center or wing paved the way for his inclusion. The Penguins' Staal is a real versatile player and terrific penalty killer. In short track speed skating, Charles Hamelin and Franҫois-Louis Tremblay won gold and bronze respectively in the men’s 500m. LeBrun: I'm actually surprised he made the team, only because he's had an average season, but he's a tremendous player. Hockey Canada selects Dec. 31 to name 2010 Olympic men's hockey team Canada's hockey stars start arriving in Calgary for four-day Olympic camp Hockey Canada unveils sweaters to … Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks Years: 22 (First 1920, Last 2018) Record: 144 … There will be two versions of the jersey: one in red and a second in white that the teams will wear in competition at the Olympics. Dave Sandford/Getty Images. Burnside: Another big body for the Canadian blue line, he will bring instant chemistry and stability playing with Keith. Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks LeBrun: His so-so season didn't cost him, but believe me, Yzerman and his staff debated his inclusion to the last hour. Hockey is Canada's national winter game and arguably its greatest contribution to world sport, and this prowess undeniably translates to the Olympic arena as well. Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings We can only assume Yzerman et al wanted as much size as possible and went with Eric Staal instead of the smaller St. Louis. Hockey Canada’s 2010 Olympic Winter Games jersey features the Vancouver 2010 and Canadian Olympic Committee marks. He surprised even himself. [15], Defenceman Jason Holland was replaced by Sven Butenschön, and forwards Alexander Barta and Philip Gogulla were replaced by Kai Hospelt and Jochen Hecht, respectively. Keep in mind he won gold with Canada at the 2007 World Championships in Moscow, something Hockey Canada cares about deeply. Team Canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at Olympics - Sochi 2014. 0 bids. The victory gave Canada fourteen gold medals at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, the most by any country in Winter Olympic history. Each team was permitted a roster of 20 skaters and 3 goaltenders. Noah’s pining for a skate. Burnside: He will be counted on to help jump-start the Canadian power play and provide veteran leadership. [2], The following is the Norwegian roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Have a look at the Team Canada 2010 roster: FORWARDS: Patrice Bergeron, Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Dany Heatley, Jarome Iginla, Patrick Marleau, Brenden Morrow, Rich Nash, Corey Perry, Mike Richards, Eric Staal, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Toews. 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Find great deals on eBay for 2010 olympic coins. And Edmonton! In fact, his performance in the clutch has been better than Brodeur's over the past two seasons. Burnside: Even though Mike Green's exclusion from the roster was expected, it remains startling that a player who is the most prolific point-producing NHL defenseman with 40 goals and 111 points in the past season-and-a-half couldn't find a way onto the Canadian team. Price has had a stellar opening half of the NHL season and his experience in hockey-mad Montreal gave Team Ca… [5], Goaltender Martin Gerber, defencemen Goran Bezina and Roman Josi, and forward Kevin Romy were initially selected, but could not play due to injury. Pre-Owned. The executive director of the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team has unveiled his 23-man roster, selecting just seven players who were part of … "I wouldn't say I had the best shot out there. Burnside: Many believed it would be Jordan Staal, not Eric, who would be named to the Canadian squad, but he became a victim of Canada's incredible depth down the middle. 2010 Olympic Gold Medalists, Men’s Ice Hockey. He's a real spark plug and a great leader, and I thought he could really make a difference in Vancouver, where the pressure on the host nation will be out of this world. Host: Vancouver, Canada Date Started: February 16, 2010 Date Ended: February 28, 2010 Format: Round-robin pools, followed by single-elimination matches. LeBrun: A third-time Olympian who will be leaned on for experience given the big turnover in the roster from four years ago. Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks Time left 4d 18h left. Skating in the Imaginarium. Burnside: The biggest surprise along the blue line, and maybe of the entire Canadian roster. Burnside: Jumbo Joe leads all Canadian players with 54 points and gives the Canadians three dangerous forward combinations. Canada finished with 2-1 round robin record and defeated Germany, Russia, and […] Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks Posted on February 27, 2010 | 2 comments. LeBrun: Four years ago, he told me he didn't think he'd be in Vancouver. He is the only player named to the team who was not at the summer orientation camp in Calgary and has some history with Sidney Crosby, playing alongside him at a World Junior Championship during the NHL lockout. Skip to main content. LeBrun:One of the real roster surprises, but a well-deserved nomination. It is also disappointing to not see Ryan Smyth on the team given his decorated international career, but Morrow beat him out for the fourth-line, left-winger job, and Smyth's five-week injury hiatus this season also hurt his chances. [11], The following is the Slovak roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Team Canada celebrates with their gold medals Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 after defeating the USA 2-0 in the women’s gold medal final ice hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Shea Weber, Nashville Predators Scott Niedermayer, Ducks (captain) They were replaced by Ronnie Rüeger, Philippe Furrer, Patrick von Gunten and Romano Lemm, respectively. Each team was permitted a roster of 20 skaters and 3 goaltenders. Burnside: In our minds, Fleury has earned the right to be the second man behind Brodeur. Having said that, it will be a shock if he plays every game, which sets up the debate about who will back him up. But he has never led his team out of the second round of the playoffs and was miserable when the Canucks were ousted in six games by Chicago in the second round last spring. Burnside: There was some debate about whether Crosby would be made captain, but he is an alternate and you can imagine he will start out playing with Rick Nash on one wing. [4], The following is the Belarusian roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Burnside: Most observers believe Luongo will be the backup to Brodeur, as he was in Italy four years ago. Look for Boyle to line up with Chris Pronger. Burnside: Getzlaf has picked up the pace after a slow start and will almost certainly start out playing with his Anaheim teammate Corey Perry. C $19.99. Cam Ward saw his opportunity to make the team disappear when he was injured and his Carolina Hurricanes got off to an absolutely horrid start to the season. Burnside: Another lock, Pronger will provide the healthy dose of nastiness the Canadians will want on the back end. [7], The following is the Czech roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Burnside: No surprise with any of the three netminders named, but it seems certain Brodeur will be the starter in Vancouver. He's a dynamic young force with the kind of vision and decision-making a player his age should not possess. Other players who were on the bubble that didn't make it include Steven Stamkos, Mike Fisher, Jeff Carter, Vincent Lecavalier and Shane Doan, the latter, like Smyth, a longtime Team Canada guy. OlympicTalk notes: Mark Giordano and Burns won two of the last three Norris Trophies, and Shea Weber is a two-time Olympian and all-tournament player in 2010, but they will be 38, 36 and 36 come the Olympics. Official Opening: Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michäelle Jean, Governor General of Canada. Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks C $64.95. Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock will be named head coach of Canada's 2010 Olympic men's hockey team, and he'll be joined by an all-star lineup of assistants, according to several reports. Here is our breakdown of the selections and omissions: Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins or Best Offer ... Women HBC Hoodie Size Large Canadian 2010 Olympic Team Red White Full Zip Fleece. [8], The following is the Latvian roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. These were the team rosters of the nations participating in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. LeBrun: The NHL's leading scorer flies into Vancouver with his Sharks linemates. Team Canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at Olympics - Vancouver … 1 draft pick Steven Stamkos, whose blazing start to the season earned him some consideration. LeBrun: Gutsy, gutsy pick by Yzerman and the correct one. Defensemen Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins He can be moved around if there are injuries during the tournament. Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks LeBrun: Cam Ward's chances took a fall after his early-season injury. Canada dominated the early years of Olympic hockey, winning gold at six of the first seven Games between 1920 and 1952. Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks Burnside: One of the team's best pure goal scorers, Nash showed instant karma with Crosby at the orientation camp. [4], The following is the American roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Pierre LeBrun:A Team Canada source says it's not determined yet whether it'll be Price or Luongo as the No. Player birth country and age distributions, draft rounds of players in the 2014 Olympics. [4], The following is the Swiss roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. LeBrun: He'll be on my Norris Trophy ballot this season; another key transition-game defenseman. LeBrun: An early prediction from yours truly: He'll be Canada's top scorer at the Olympics. [14], The following is the German roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. LeBrun: He should have played for Canada in 2006, but a wrong was finally righted. He is having a huge comeback season, has versatility with his ability to play both wing and center and has international experience. Since stepping off the ice at Parc Monseigneur-Nadeau’s outdoor rink, he’s been waiting to lace up again. [4], The following is the Swedish roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics. LeBrun: I love this pick; a physical presence who brings instant chemistry with Chicago teammate Keith. LeBrun: The Team Canada captain isn't having his best season, but he'll be the Hall of Famer of old come Olympic time. Burnside: Weber has emerged as a topflight NHL defender with a heavy shot and he's tough as nails. This was over one third of the 26 medals Team Canada won in Vancouver. Burnside: A significant surprise as Staal has been injured and his point production is off his usual standards with 26 points in 29 games. Canada Men's Olympic Hockey Team Index. The assumption is he will play with San Jose linemates Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. C … Should the fact that he's never led his team on a long playoff run be a concern for this first-time Olympian? [13], Defencemen Andrei Antonov, Andrei Bashko, Vadim Sushko and Aleksandr Syrei, along with forwards Mikhail Grabovski and Andrei Kostitsyn, were initially selected but could not play due to injuries. Dan Boyle, San Jose Sharks He's a winner, pure and simple. Burnside: A no-brainer, Iginla did play some with Nash and Crosby at Canada's orientation camp, although he can play anywhere in the lineup and may be asked to fulfill a more defensive role with the youthful Canadian lineup.