In the Cournoyer family, skating cuts deep. Charle Cournoyer experienced success earlier than most; at 22 the youngest skater on Canada’s short track squad in Sochi, he won a surprising bronze in the 500 metres, the lone bright spot in a disappointing showing for the country. CBC | Sports News
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Canada’s best figure skaters offer sneak peek ahead of PyeongChang Games
At an open house to sell a property, it’s best foot forward. At the annual Skate Canada High Performance Camp this week in Mississauga, Ont., it’s the same story. Canada’s elite skaters — and this season’s Olympic hopefuls — were on hand to offer a sneak peek of their material for this most important season. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Iginla, Doan could provide Canada some star power in Pyeongchang
Could the next Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team have some star power after all? Hockey Canada general manager Sean Burke said Tuesday that he’s inquired about the plans and potential availability of long-time NHLers and current free agents Shane Doan and Jarome Iginla. CBC | Sports News
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