The 2010 Canadian Olympic hockey team was announced on Wednesday by former Canadian hockey star, Steve Yzerman. The Canadian hockey team looks well prepared for this year’s Winter Olympics as they boast 23 of the world’s premiere hockey players.
The Canadian team is led by forwards and NHL stars Sidney Crosby, Mike Richards, and Joe Thornton. Captain Scott Niedermayer and alternate captain Chris Pronger lead the Canadian’s defense while Marti Brodeur, and Marc Andre-Fleury will see the most time in the goal.
Yzerman clearly had some difficult decisions to make as Canadian NHL stars Jordan Staal, Martin St. Louis, and Vincent Lecavalier were omitted from the final roster. While those players were surely finalists, Yzerman and team Canada made their final roster decisions largely on three factors; player versatility, each player’s familiarity with one another, and a gut feeling.
With such a loaded, balanced and talented roster and considering the Olympics are based in Vancouver; team Canada is widely considered a favorite to win the gold medal. Canada should get strong competition from the USA, Russia, and the Czech Republic, who all will have a star studded roster.
Forwards
Patrice Bergeron, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que. (Boston Bruins)
Sidney Crosby, Cole Harbour, N.S. (Pittsburgh Penguins) Alternate captain
Ryan Getzlaf, Regina, Sask. (Anaheim Ducks)
Dany Heatley, Calgary, Alta. (San Jose Sharks)
Jarome Iginla, St. Albert, Alta. (Calgary Flames) Alternate captain
Patrick Marleau, Aneroid Sask. (San Jose Sharks)
Brenden Morrow, Carlyle, Sask. (Dallas Stars)
Rick Nash, Brampton, Ont. (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Mike Richards, Kenora, Ont. (Philadelphia Flyers)
Corey Perry, Peterborough, Ont. (Anaheim Ducks)
Eric Staal, Thunder Bay, Ont. (Carolina Hurricanes)
Joe Thornton, St. Thomas, Ont. (San Jose Sharks)
Jonathan Toews, Winnipeg, Man. (Chicago Blackhawks)
Defence
Dan Boyle, Ottawa, Ont. (San Jose Sharks)
Drew Doughty, Ottawa, Ont. (LA Kings)
Duncan Keith, Penticton, B.C. (Chicago Blackhawks)
Scott Niedermayer, Cranbrook, B.C. (Anaheim Ducks) – Captain
Chris Pronger, Dryden, Ont. (Philadelphia Flyers) – Alternate captain
Brent Seabrook, Tsawwassen, B.C. (Chicago Blackhawks)
Shea Weber, Sicamous, B.C. (Nashville Predators)
Goalies
Roberto Luongo, Montreal, Que. (Vancouver Canucks)
Martin Brodeur, Montreal, Que. (New Jersey Devils)
Marc-Andre Fleury, Sorel, Que. (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Team Canada Announced For 2010 Olympics
a team missing v lecavalier,m st.louis,dion phaneuf will have a tough time to win in vancouver. not to mention mike green.
that sweet exept lecavalier but hopefully we’ll kick @SS
Eric Staal ???? he played his way off the team in my opinon, B Morrow ????, C Perry ???? instead of Steve Stamkos , Marty St Louis . I hope for the best but this team is slow
obviously im rootin for canada but i meen the defi itley cud of stuck indion instead of boumy and st louis for morrow stamy k for staal and green for somebody
Ok fair enough line up… but not one player from the Edmonton Oilers … that is a disapointment
you guys have no idea what you’re talking about, Morrow is on the team for the 4th line, aka CHECKING line, in other words to add grit and toughness. Why the heck would you replace him with St. Louis. You guys just care about having “exciting” players rather than players who are bested suited for the teams needs. I think the team is overall well balanced. Theo by far is the most confused individual in this thread. Stamkos over Perry? Are you kidding me?
Try and pick this team yourself,not easy by any means. So many great Canadians to choose from, I say best of luck!!! These guys will be great!
Good team but Perry shouldn’t be there, instead Lecavalier or Stamkos. Go Canada!