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Canadian Sport CentreManitoba

AboutThe Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM) is a proud member of the Canadian Sport Centre network having opened for business in March 1997. The CSCM was created as one of the many legacies of the 1999 Pan American Games held in Winnipeg. With the ongoing support of Sport Manitoba, Canadian Olympic Committee, Sport Canada, Coaching Association of Canada, Pan Am Games Legacy Fund, and the corporate community, the CSCM continues to be recognized as a ‘hub’ for high performance sport activities in Manitoba. The CSCM provides services and programs to enhance the training environment for athletes and coaches throughout the province.

VisionThe Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba enables individuals to realize and achieve human potential through sport.

MissionThe Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba is committed to supporting high performance athletes and coaches in their pursuit of podium performances in national and international competitions.

ValuesPARTNERSHIPSWe believe that the creation of strategic partnerships based on mutual trust and respect are essential to the achievement of our stated vision.

EXCELLENCEWe believe in the ethical pursuit of excellence as an inherent right of all individuals.

LEADERSHIPWe believe in leadership that challenges, inspires, enables, and encourages.

ATHLETE FOCUSED / COACH LED / EXPERT RESOURCEDWe believe that all of our programs and services must be focused on the performance enhancement needs of the athlete.

CELEBRATING SUCCESSESWe believe in celebrating the success of everyone associated with the CSCM.

HOLISTIC APPROACHWe believe in the development of the physical, social, mental, and spiritual well being of all individuals in the sport community that we serve.

FAIRNESSWe believe in fair and ethical practices as characterized by equity, integrity, and trust.

RESPECTWe believe in free and open communication and an environment that fosters the dignity and self-esteem of everyone associated with the CSCM

Board of DirectorsMike Moore, ChairMaureen Switzer, Past ChairTravis Muhr, TreasurerJaimie Earley, Sport CanadaGaëtan Robitaille, Coaching Association of CanadaJeff Hnatiuk, Sport ManitobaColeen Dufresne, Coaching RepresentativeAndrew Lamont, Athlete RepresentativeDr. Dean Kriellaars, Sport ManitobaMary Dempster, Member at Large

StaffRandy Anderson, General ManagerDoreen Bechtle, Athlete Services ManagerDavid Telles-Langdon, National Coaching Institute DirectorDr. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood, Director of Sport PsychologyDaryl Hurrie, Sport ScienceMike Dahl, Sport ScienceAdam Toffan, Strength and ConditioningSteve Gushulak, Communications ManagerGreg Paseshnik, Marketing & Business Development

Founding Partners


Canada & Manitoba at theWinter Games

2006 TurinJennifer Botterill, Ice Hockey

Delaney Collins - Ice Hockey (Alternate)Clara Hughes, Speed Skating

Michael Ireland, Speed SkatingCindy Klassen, Speed Skating

Shannon Rempel, Speed SkatingBrittany Schussler, Speed Skating (Alternate)

Sami-Jo Small, Ice Hockey (Alternate)

2002 Salt Lake CitySusan Auch, Speed Skating

Ed Belfour, Ice HockeyJennifer Botterill, Ice HockeyTheoren Fleury, Ice Hockey

Clara Hughes, Speed SkatingMichael Ireland, Speed SkatingCindy Klassen, Speed Skating

Sami Jo-Small, Ice Hockey

1998 NaganoSusan Auch, Speed Skating

Jennifer Botterill, Ice HockeyTheoren Fleury, Ice Hockey

1994 LillehammerSusan Auch, Speed Skating

Michael Ireland, Speed SkatingSean Ireland, Speed Skating

1992 AlbertvilleSusan Auch, Speed SkatingCurtis Giles, Ice Hockey

Greg Haydenluck, BobsleighSean Ireland, Speed Skating

Trevor Kidd, Ice HockeyCal Langford, Bobsleigh

Jacqueline Petr, Figure SkatingPeter Robertson-Stovel, Bobsleigh

Lorna Sasseville, Cross Country Skiing


Vancouver 2010 Schedule (Times in PST):Canada’s Past Podium Performances:

13/02/10 - 12:00 - Men’s 5000m (Medal)14/02/10 - 13:00 - Women’s 3000m (Medal)15/02/10 - 15:30 - Men’s 500m (1 of 2)15/02/10 - 17:28 - Men’s 500m (2 of 2) (Medal)16/02/10 - 15:30 - Women’s 500m (1 of 2)16/02/10 - 17:28 - Women’s 500m (2 of 2) (Medal)17/02/10 - 16:00 - Men’s 1000m (Medal)18/02/10 - 13:00 - Women’s 1000m (Medal)20/02/10 - 16:15 - Men’s 1500m (Medal)21/02/10 - 15:00 - Women’s 1500m (Medal)23/02/10 - 11:00 - Men’s 10000m (Medal)24/02/10 - 13:00 - Women’s 5000m (Medal)26/02/10 - 12:30 - Men’s Team Pursuit QF 26/02/10 - 13:20 - Women’s Team Pursuit QF26/02/10 - 14:07 - Men’s Team Pursuit SF27/02/10 - 12:30 - Women’s Team Pursuit SF27/02/10 - 12:51 - Men’s Team Pursuit D Final 27/02/10 - 12:57 - Men’s Team Pursuit C Final27/02/10 - 13:13 - Women’s Team Pursuit D Final27/02/10 - 13:19 - Women’s Team Pursuit C Final27/02/10 - 13:49 - Men’s Team Pursuit B Final (Medal)27/02/10 - 13:55 - Men’s Team Pursuit A Final (Medal)27/02/10 - 14:12 - Women’s Team Pursuit B Final (Medal)27/02/10 - 14:17 - Women’s Team Pursuit A Final (Medal)

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Torino 2006 (Cindy Klassen) - GoldTorino 2006 (Clara Hughes) - GoldTorino 2006 (Team Pursuit Men) - SilverTorino 2006 (Team Pursuit Women) - SilverTorino 2006 (Cindy Klassen) - SilverTorino 2006 (Kristina Groves) - SilverTorino 2006 (Cindy Klassen) - Bronze x2Salt Lake City 2002 (Catriona Lemay-Doan) - GoldSalt Lake City 2002 (Cindy Klassen) - BronzeSalt Lake City 2002 (Clara Hughes) - BronzeNagano 1998 (Catriona Le May-Doan) - GoldNagano 1998 (Jeremy Wotherspoon) - SilverNagano 1998 (Susan Auch) - SilverNagano 1998 (Catriona Le May-Doan) - BronzeNagano 1998 (Kevin Overland) - BronzeLillehammer 1994 (Susan Auch) - SilverSarajevo 1984 (Gaetan Boucher) - Gold x2Sarajevo 1984 (Gaetan Boucher) - BronzeLake Placid 1980 (Gaetan Boucher) - SilverInnsbruck 1976 (Cathy Priestner) - SilverOslo 1952 (Gordon Audley) - BronzeLake Placid 1932 (Alexander Hurd) - SilverLake Placid 1932 (Alexander Hurd) - BronzeLake Placid 1932 (Frank Stack) - BronzeLake Placid 1932 (William F. Logan) - Bronze x2

Richmond Olympic Oval

Speed Skating


(Information & Profile Picture from Speed Skating Canada)

Quick Facts:• Started speed skating at the age of 16, switched to cycling at age 17, returned to speed skating at age 28 • Double Bronze medallist at 1996 Olympics in cycling (Road race and time trial) • Member of Canadian National Cycling Team from 1991 to 2003 • Does extensive humanitarian work with Right To Play, an international humanitarian organization using sport and play to better the lives of the worlds most impoverished children • Commentator for CBC (cycling) • 18-time Canadian Champion in cycling • Named to the 2006 List of Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity by CAAWS

2010 World Cup Circuit Results: World Cup #1 Berlin 7th - 3000m World Cup #2 Heerenveen 5th - 3000m World Cup #3 Hamar 4th - 5000m World Cup #4 Calgary 11th - 3000m World Cup #5 Salt Lake City 8th - 3000m

Career Highlights:• Silver medallist in the 5000m at the 2008 and 2009 World Single Distance Championships • Recipient of the 2006 IOC Sport and the Community Trophy • Olympic gold medallist in 5000m and silver medallist in team pursuit in 2006 • Bronze medallist in the 5000m and silver medallist in team pursuit at the 2005 World Single Distances Championships • Bronze medallist in the 5000m at the 2004 and 2005 World All Round Championships • Selected as Speed Skating Canada’s 2004 Female Skater of the Year – Long Track • Gold medallist in the 5000m at the 2004 World Single Distances Championships • Her bronze medal (5000m) in Salt Lake City made her only the second woman and fourth person ever to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympics

Events entered in Vancouver:3000m5000m

Previous Olympic Experience:2006 Turin (Gold, Silver, 9th)

2002 Salt Lake City (Bronze, 10th)2000 Sydney (6th, 43rd) Road Cycling

1996 Atlanta (Bronze, Bronze) Road Cycling

Clara HughesHometown: Glen Sutton, QCDate of Birth: September 27, 1972Current Residence: Glen Sutton, QCCoach: Xiuli Wang Club: SherbrookeTraining Centre: Olympic Oval (Calgary)Years on National Team: 9 years Occupation: Athlete



Events entered in Vancouver:500m

2010 World Cup Circuit Results: World Cup #2 Heerenveen 5th - 500m (B) 5th - 500m (B) World Cup #4 Calgary 1st - 500m (B) 13th - 500m World Cup #5 Salt Lake City 14th - 500m 12th - 500m

Quick Facts:• Started speed skating at the age of 5 • Enjoys a wide variety of sports including golf, tennis, soccer, hockey, rollerblading • Has an interest in computers

Career Highlights:• Silver medallist at the 2008 Inzell World Cup • Finished in the top 10 in both 500m races at the 2008 World Single Distance Championships • Bronze medallist at the 2004 World Sprint Championships • Bronze medallist in the 500m at the 2004 World Single Distances Championships • Battled an adductor muscle injury in 2003 to finish 9th at the World Sprint Championships • Bronze medallist at the 2002 World Sprint Championships • Placed 4th overall in the 2002 World Cup standings in the 500m and 1000m • 2001 World Sprint Champion • 2nd overall at 2000 World Sprint Championships • 2nd in the 500m at the 2000 World Single Distances Championships

Previous Olympic Experience:2006 Turin (7th)

2002 Salt Lake City (7th, 14th)1994 Lillehammer (26th)

Mike IrelandHometown: Winnipeg, MB Date of Birth: January 3, 1974Current Residence: Calgary, ABCoach: Michael Crowe Club: River Heights SkatingTraining Centre: Richmond OvalYears on National Team: 16 years Occupation: Student (University of Calgary)



Events entered in Vancouver:1500m3000m5000m

2010 World Cup Circuit Results:World Cup #1 Berlin 9th - 3000m 2nd - 1000m (B) 9th - 1500mWorld Cup #2 Heerenveen 13th - 3000m 11th - 1500m 18th - 1000mWorld Cup #4 Calgary 9th - 3000m 11th - 1500mWorld Cup #5 Salt Lake City 12th - 3000m 13th - 1500m 19th - 1000m 2nd - Team Pursuit

Quick Facts:• Started speed skating at the age of 18 • Competed at 1999 Pan American Games in In-line speed skating • Member of Women’s National Junior Hockey Team in 1996 • Participated in the 1994 Commonwealth Games in women’s Field Lacrosse (demonstration sport) • Likes to water ski, fish and mountain bike at her cottage

Career Highlights:• Third overall at both the 2007 World All Round Championships and World Sprint Championships • Silver medallist in the 1500m and bronze medallist in the 3000m at the 2007 World Single Distances Championships • Female Athlete of the Year at the 2007 Canadian Sport Awards • Recipient of the 2006 Lou Marsh Athlete of the Year Award • Five Olympic medals for Cindy Klassen which is the most medals won by a Canadian at one Olympics and the most by a female speed skater at the Games • 1st overall, in 500m, 1500m, 3000m and 5000m at the 2006 World Speed Skating Championship • World Cup champion in the 3000m in 2006 • Canadian Press Female Athlete of the year in 2005 and 2007 • Selected as Speed Skating Canada’s 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Female Skater of the Year – Long Track • World Cup champion in the 1500m in 2003 and 2005 • World Champion in the 1500m and 3000m and silver medallist in team pursuit at the 2005 World Single Distances Championships • Silver medallist at the 2005 World All Round Championships • Won a silver and bronze medal at the 2004 World Single Distances Championships after missing over 75 % of the season due to a forearm injury • In 2003, Cindy became the first Canadian in 27 years to win the overall title at the World Speed Skating Championships • Placed 2nd overall at the 2003 World Sprint Championships

Previous Olympic Experience:2006 Turin (Gold, Silver, Silver, Bronze, Bronze)

2002 Salt Lake City (Bronze, 4th, 4th, 13th)

Cindy KlassenHometown: Winnipeg, MBDate of Birth: August 12, 1979Current Residence: Calgary, ABCoach: Michael Crowe Club: Winnipeg Speed SkatingTraining Centre: Richmond OvalYears on National Team: 10 years Occupation: Athlete



Events entered in Vancouver:500m1000m1500m

2010 World Cup Circuit Results:World Cup #2 Heerenveen 2nd - 500m (B) 1st - 500m (B) 11th - 1000mWorld Cup #4 Calgary 13th - 500m 16th - 500m 13th - 1000mWorld Cup #5 Salt Lake City 11th - 500m 13th - 500m 11th - 1000m

Quick Facts:• Started speed skating at the age of 11 • Interests: Yoga and hanging out with friends

Career Highlights:• Finished 9th in the 1000m at his first World Single Distance Championships in 2009• Skated in his first World Cup in Changchun in 2008 and his best result there was 14th in the 1000m• Ranked 2nd in Canada in the 1000m and 5th in the 500m for the 08-09 season• Sets personal bests in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m almost every year• Finished 1st in the 1000m at the Canada Cup #1, Canada Cup #2, and the North American Championships in 2008

Previous Olympic Experience:No previous Olympic experience

Kyle ParrottHometown: Minnedosa, MBDate of Birth: September 13, 1985Current Residence: Richmond, BCCoach: Michael Crowe Club: Westman Speed SkatingTraining Centre: Richmond OvalYears on National Team: 1 year Occupation: Student/Athlete




2010 World Cup Circuit Results:World Cup #1 Berlin 23rd - 500m 21st - 1000m 22nd - 500mWorld Cup #2 Heerenveen 7th - 500m (B) 4th - 1000m (B)World Cup #4 Calgary 5th - 500m (B) 12th - 500m (B) 14th - 1500m 4th - 1000m (B)World Cup #5 Salt Lake City 4th - 500m (B) 3rd - 500m (B) 2nd - 1500m (B) 20th - 1000m

Quick Facts:• Started speed skating at the age of 10 • Interests include baking/cooking, hanging out with friends, reading, fashion

Career Highlights:• Ranked 3rd overall in the 1000m and 5th in the 1500m on the 08-09 World Cup Circuit• Won 4 medals on the 08-09 World Cup circuit, 2 silver and 2 bronze• Member of the Pursuit Team who finished 1st in the overall World Cup rankings in 2007-08• Won her first individual gold medal in a World Cup in Nagano in 2006 (1000m)• Gold medallist in the Team Pursuit at the 2007 World Single Distances Championships• Silver medallist in Team Pursuit at the 2006 Olympic Games• Won her first career World Cup medal (silver) in Harbin (Dec/04)• Bronze medallist at the 2004 World Junior Championships• 2003 World Junior Champion• Won a silver in the 500m and a bronze in the 1000m at the 2001 World Junior Championships, finishing 4th overall

Previous Olympic Experience:2006 Turin (Silver, 16th, 24th, 28th)

Shannon RempelHometown: Winnipeg, MBDate of Birth: November 26, 1984Current Residence: Calgary, ABCoach: Xiuli Wang Club: St. James Speed SkatingTraining Centre: Olympic Oval (Calgary)Years on National Team: 8 years Occupation: Student (University of Calgary)


Brittany SchusslerHometown: Winnipeg, MBDate of Birth: April 21, 1985Current Residence: Richmond, BCCoach: Ingrid PaulClub: Winnipeg Speed SkatingTraining Centre: Richmond OvalYears on National Team: 7 years Occupation: Student (University of Calgary)



Team Pursuit

2010 World Cup Circuit Results:World Cup #1 Berlin 6th - 3000m 5th - 1000m 3rd - 1500mWorld Cup #2 Herrenveen 7th - 3000m 12th - 1500m 15th - 1000m 1st - Team PursuitWorld Cup #4 Calgary 8th - 3000m 4th - 1500m 18th - 1000m 1st - Team PursuitWorld Cup #5 Salt Lake City 9th - 3000m 7th - 1500m

Quick Facts:• Started speed skating at the age of 7• Interests include reading, soccer and cooking• Won provincial high school championship in soccer• Named “Manitoba Youth Athlete of the Year” for 2002 and 2003• Superstitions: always puts on left skate first

Career Highlights:• 2009 World Champion in Team Pursuit, she also finished 7th in the 3000m and 11th in the 5000m at the 2009 World Single Distance Championships• Won her first individual World Cup medal in Berlin in the Fall of 2008 – a silver in the 1500m, she then achieved 11 top-10 finishes and won bronze in the 1500m at the last World Cup of the season • Ranked 2nd in Canada in the 3000m, 3rd in the 5000m, 4th in the 1500m and 6th in the 1000m for the 2008-09 season• Member of the Pursuit Team who won the overall World Cup title in 2007-08• Won a silver in team pursuit and finished 6th in the 1500m at the 2008 World Single Distance Championships• Placed fourth overall at the 2002 & 2003 World Junior Championships• Bronze medallist in the 1500m at the 2003 World Junior Championships• Had top 8 finishes in 4 World Junior Championships• At the age of 14 she placed 5th overall at the 2000 World Junior Championships

Previous Olympic Experience:2006 Turin (Alternate - did not compete)


Vancouver 2010 Schedule (Times in PST):

13/02/10 - 17:00 - Women’s Prelim - CAN vs. SLO15/02/10 - 14:30 - Women’s Prelim - CAN vs. SWI16/02/10 - 16:30 - Men’s Prelim - CAN vs. NOR17/02/10 - 14:30 - Women’s Prelim - CAN vs. SWE18/02/10 - 16:30 - Men’s Prelim - CAN vs. SWI21/02/10 - 16:40 - Men’s Prelim - CAN vs. USA22/02/10 - 12:00 - Women’s Play-offs Semifinals 22/02/10 - 14:00 - Women’s Classifications - 7th/8th 22/02/10 - 17:00 - Women’s Play-offs Semifinals22/02/10 - 19:00 - Women’s Classifications - 5th/6th 23/02/10 - 12:00 - Men’s Play-offs Qualifications23/02/10 - 16:30 - Men’s Play-offs Qualifications23/02/10 - 19:00 - Men’s Play-offs Qualifications23/02/10 - 21:00 - Men’s Play-offs Qualifications 24/02/10 - 12:00 - Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals 24/02/10 - 16:30 - Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals24/02/10 - 19:00 - Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals24/02/10 - 21:00 - Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals25/02/10 - 11:00 - Women’s Bronze Game (Medal) 25/02/10 - 15:30 - Women’s Gold Game (Medal) 26/02/10 - 12:00 - Men’s Play-offs Semifinals 26/02/10 - 18:30 - Men’s Play-offs Semifinals 27/02/10 - 19:00 - Men’s Bronze Game (Medal)28/02/10 - 12:15 - Men’s Gold Game (Medal)

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Canada’s Past Podium Performances (Men):

Canada’s Past Podium Performances (Women):

Salt Lake City 2002 - GoldLillehammer 1994 - SilverAlbertville 1992 - SilverGrenoble 1968 - BronzeSquaw Valley 1960 - SilverCortina d’Ampezzo 1956 - BronzeOslo 1952 - GoldSt. Moritz 1948 - GoldGarmish-Partenkirchen 1936 - SilverLake Placid 1932 - GoldSt. Moritz 1928 - GoldChamonitz 1924 - GoldAntwerp 1920 - Gold

Torino 2006 - GoldSalt Lake City 2002 - GoldNagano 1998 - Silver

Canada Hockey Place

Ice Hockey


(Information & Profile Picture from Hockey Canada)

Personal:Nickname: Botts … Daughter of Cal and Doreen ... Father Cal is a sports psychologist who has worked with Canada’s national teams and National Hockey League teams ... Mother, Doreen, took part in the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics as a speedskater ... Has one brother, Jason, currently the assistant general manager of the Pittsburg Penguins who won three gold medals with Canada’s National Junior Team ... Jason currently works for the Pittsburgh Penguins as their director of hockey administration … Team Manitoba’s honorary team captain for the 2007 Canada Winter Games … Attended Canada’s National Junior Basketball selection camp in 1996

Hockey Background:• 2008-09: Spent the season with the CWHL’s Mississauga Chiefs …• 2007-08: Helped Mississauga win 2008 Esso Women’s Nationals in Charlottetown, PEI with 3-2 double overtime win over the Brampton Canadette-Thunder• Named Most Sportsmanlike Player at 2008 Esso Women’s Nationals• Won the Angela James Bowl as the CWHL’s leading scorer, with 56 points in 25 games• 2004-05: Won the NWHL championship and a gold medal at the Esso Women’s National Championship with the Toronto Aeros• 2002-03: Spent four seasonsat Harvard University (ECAC) between 1998 and 2003• Is the only player to have won the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top player in U.S. women’s college hockey twice, in both 2000-01 and 2002-03• Is the all-time NCAA point leader in U.S. women’s college hockey (149G, 170A,319P)• Registered at least one point in 106 of her 107 career games at Harvard• Set a U.S. college hockey record in 2000-01 by getting a point in 80 consecutive games• Harvard’s team captain in 2000-01 and 2002-03• Won the U.S. women’s college hockey championship with Harvard in 98-99 and was named MVP of the tournament

Hockey Canada Background:• A member of Canada’s National Women’s Team since 1997• Has taken part in three Olympic Winter Games, eight IIHF World Women’s Championships, nine 4 Nations Cups and the Torino Ice Tournament• Was named the 2004 IIHF World Women’s Championship MVP and named to the Media All-Star Team• Named to Canada’s 2003 IIHF World Women’s Championship roster, but the championship was subsequently cancelled• Named Top Forward and Most Valuable Player at the 2001 IIHF World Women’s Championship• Canada’s top goal scorer (8 goals) at the 2001 IIHF World Women’s Championship• Was captain of Canada’s National Women’s Under-22 Team which won a three-game series against the United States in August 1999

Previous Olympic Experience: 2006 Turin (Gold) 2002 Salt Lake City (Gold) 1998 Nagano (Silver)

Jennifer BotterillHometown: Winnipeg, MBDate of Birth: May 1, 1979Team: Mississauga Chiefs (CWHL)Position: ForwardShoots: LeftMinor Hockey Association: Winnipeg MHAYears on National Team: 13 years Jersey Number: 17


(Information & Profile Picture from Hockey Canada)

Personal:Bilingual … His younger brother, David, was selected by the New York Islanders (3rd round, 66th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft … Favourite NHL player: Joe Sakic … Son of Bryan and Andrée

Hockey Background:2008-09: His second NHL season, both with Chicago• Recorded his first NHL hat trick on February 27 against Pittsburgh• Registered his 100th NHL point on February 17 vs. Tampa Bay• Named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, making him the third youngest captain in NHL history2007-08: His rookie NHL season with Chicago• Set a career high with three assists on February 24th vs. Anaheim• Made his NHL debut, recorded his first NHL point and scored his first NHL goal on October 10th vs. San Jose, scoring on his first shot on goal• Recorded a ten-game point streak to start his career, the second longest such streak in NHL history• Third in Chicago scoring, with 54 points, tied for third among NHL rookies in scoring and led NHL rookies in goals, with 24• Tied for the lead among NHL rookies in powerplay goals, with seven• Second among Chicago forwards in ice time, at 18:40 per gameAmateur: Helped the University of North Dakota to the NCAA championship game in 2006 and 2007• Led Shattuck-St. Mary’s in scoring, with 118 points, in 2005-06 and 110 points, in 2004-05• Selected first overall by Tri-City in the 2003 WHL Bantam DraftMinor hockey: Won six city (Winnipeg) championships in minor hockey

Hockey Canada Background:• Won a gold and silver medal with Canada at the IIHF World Championship (2007, 2008)• Won two gold medals with Canada’s National Junior Team at the IIHF World Junior Championship (2006, 2007) and was named top forward by the IIHF Directorate and to the 2007 tournament all-star team• Scored three shootout goals in a semifinal victory over the United States• First Canadian player to ever win gold at the IIHF World Championship and IIHF World Junior Championship in the same season• Captained Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team to a gold medal at the 2005 Junior World Cup• Captained Team West to a gold medal at the 2005 World Under-17 Challenge• One of three players (joining Chris Gratton and Joe Thornton) to win a World Under-17 Challenge, summer under-18 event and IIHF World Junior Championship in one year (12 month period)


Jonathan ToewsHometown: Winnipeg, MBDate of Birth: April 29, 1988Team: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)Position: ForwardShoots: LeftMinor Hockey Association: Winnipeg MHAJersey Number: 16


Canada’s Past Podium Performances: Vancouver 2010 Schedule (Times in PST):

18/02/10 - 16:00 - Women’s Heat 1

18/02/10 - 17:00 - Women’s Heat 2

18/02/10 - 18:30 - Men’s Heat 1

18/02/10 - 19:45 - Men’s Heat 2

19/02/10 - 15:45 - Women’s Heat 3

19/02/10 - 16:45 - Women’s Heat 4 (Medal)

19/02/10 - 18:20 - Men’s Heat 3

19/02/10 - 19:30 - Men’s Heat 4 (Medal)

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Torino 2006 (Duff Gibson) - Gold

Torino 2006 (Jeff Pain) - Silver

Torino 2006 (Melissa Hollingsworth-Richards) - Bronze

Whistler Sliding Centre

Skeleton


2010 World Cup Circuit Results:World Cup #1 Park City - 9th Place

World Cup #2 Lake Placid - 12th PlaceWorld Cup #3 Cesana - 1st Place

World Cup #4 Winterberg - 12th PlaceWorld Cup #5 Altenberg - 7thWorld Cup #6 Koenigssee - 6thWorld Cup #7 St. Moritz - 5th

World Cup #8 Igls - 5th

Ranked 5th Overall inWorld Cup Points for the 2010 Season(as of January 25, 2010)

Career Highlights:2008 – Overall World Cup Standings - 2nd

2008 – World Championships, Altenberg - 2nd Place2008 – Canadian Championships, Calgary - 1st Place2007 – Canadian Championships, Calgary - 1st Place

2008 – World Cup, Cesana - 1st Place2008 – World Cup, Winterberg - 2nd Place2007 – World Cup, Lake Placid - 2nd Place

2007 – World Cup, Calgary - 3rd Place2006 – World Cup, Calgary - 3rd Place

2007 – World Cup, Igls - 8th Place2007 – World Cup, Winterberg - 4th Place

Background:In 2002, a casual trip to Canada Olympic Park left an indelible mark on Jon. While on a tour of the Park, he wit-nessed a skeleton race, and immediately fell in love with the sport. Jon quickly enjoyed success during his develop-ment path in the sport. In 2005-06, Jon became the first Canadian man to win the Europa Cup Overall men’s title, and is now considered one of Canada’s top skeleton athletes. Jon’s start to his rookie season on the World Cup could not have been drawn any more perfect. He kicked off the 2006-07 World Cup campaign with a bronze-medal finish on his home track in Calgary. He went on to finish in the top-10 three more times during the season, and finished sixth in the Overall World Cup standings. Last year, Jon had a breakout season the World Cup where he racked up five podium finishes, including his first World Cup victory and a silver medal at the World Championships, en route to finishing second overall on the World Cup. Jon grew up playing hockey and baseball in his hometown of Russell, Manitoba.

(Information & Profile Picture from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton)


Jon MontgomeryHometown: Russell, MBDate of Birth: May 6, 1979Current Residence: Calgary, ABYears on National Team: 5 years Occupation: Sales Consultant/Auto. Auctioneer


Canada’s Past Podium Performances: Vancouver 2010 Schedule (Times in PST):

13/02/10 - 13:00 - Women’s 7.5 km Sprint (Medal)

14/02/10 - 11:15 - Men’s 10 km Sprint (Medal)

16/02/10 - 10:30 - Women’s 10 km Pursuit (Medal)

16/02/10 - 12:45 - Men’s 12.5 km Pursuit (Medal)

18/02/10 - 10:00 - Women’s 15 km Individual (Medal)

18/02/10 - 13:00 - Men’s 20 km Individual (Medal)

21/02/10 - 10:45 - Men’s 15 km Mass Start (Medal)

21/02/10 - 13:00 - Women’s 12.5 km Mass Start (Medal)

23/02/10 - 11:30 - Women’s 4x6 km Relay (Medal)

26/02/10 - 11:30 - Men’s 4x7.5 km Relay (Medal)

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Lillehammer 1994 (Myriam Bedard) - Gold

Lillehammer 1994 (Myriam Bedard) - Gold

Albertville 1992 (Myriam Bedard) - Bronze

Whistler Olympic Park

Biathlon


(Information & Profile Picture from Biathlon Canada)

2010 World Cup Circuit Results:World Cup #1 Oestersund 41st - 7.5 km SprintWorld Cup #2 Hochfilzen 55th - 7.5 km Sprint 50th - 10 km Pursuit 13th - 4 x 6 km RelayWorld Cup #3 Pokljuka 56th - 15 km Individual 48th - 7.5 km Sprint 51st - 10 km PursuitWorld Cup #5 Ruhpolding 94th - 7.5 km Sprint 16th - 4 x 6km RelayWorld Cup #6 Antholz-Anterselva 48th - 15 km Individual 44th - 7.5 km Sprint 42nd - 10 km Pursuit

Notable Results:2009 Canadian Championships, Valcartier - 1st (sprint); 2nd (individual)

2008 Canadian Championships, Callaghan Valley - 1st (individual)2008 World Championships, Öestersund - 51st (individual)

2008 World Cup, Pokljuka - 49th (individual)2007 Canadian Junior Champion, Charlo - 1st (individual, sprint, pursuit)

2007 Junior World Championships, Martell - 10st (individual)2006 European Cup, Martell-Val Martello - 7th (pursuit), 13th (sprint)

2006 North American Cup: Overall Winner (Junior Women)2006 Canadian Championships: 1 (pursuit)

2005 Canadian Championships, Edmonton, AB: 2 (sprint), 2 (mass start)2005 World Youth Championships, Kontiolahti, FIN: 8 (relay)

2005 North American Championships, Canmore, AB: 2 (sprint)

Background:Megan’s interest in biathlon began when she was six years old after watching the Canadian Biathlon Champion-ships in her hometown of Falcon Lake, MB. She took part in an after-school Biathlon Bears program and loved it. Megan’s work ethic and love for the outdoors can be traced back to growing up on her parents ranch of 40 horses. In 2005, Megan left home to train in Canmore and pursue her dream of representing Canada in the 2010 Olympics. Thanks to the support of her hometown and personal sponsors, Megan has been able to focus on biathlon, and take a few university correspondence courses as well. Megan took a major step forward towards achieving her Olympic dream last year as a rookie on the World Cup circuit where her best finish was 49th at a World Cup in Slovenia.Megan’s favourite pastime is spending time at her family’s cabin, where she enjoys wakeboarding, waterskiing, sailingand horseback riding.

Events entered in Vancouver: 7.5 km Sprint 10 km Pursuit 15 km Individual 12.5 km Mass Start

4 x 6 km Relay


Megan ImrieHometown: Falcon Lake, MBDate of Birth: February 14, 1986Current Residence: Canmore, ABCoach: Geret CoyneClub: Falcon Sports ClubTraining Centre: Canmore, ABYears on Sr. National Team: 3 years


Manitoba Coaches, Mission Staff, Technical Officials and Volunteers

Team ServicesHub Berube - Team Services Officer

Ian Dalling - Results/Schedules Andre Brin - Communications – Men’s Hockey

Pat O’Neill - Equipment Manager – Men’s Hockey Dr. Cal Botterill - Mental Trainer - Bobsleigh/Skeleton & Cross Country Ski

Jeff Palamar - Team Ombudsman (Paralympics)

CoachesBrent Zagozewski - Alpine Ski (Speed Team)

Medical StaffDr. Ed Pilat - Host Medical TeamDave Blatz - Host Medical Team

Jim Ramsay - Athletic Therapist – Men’s Hockey

Sport ScienceAdrian Honish – Performance Technology , Specialist

Dana Way – Performance Technology, Specialist

Technical OfficialsWayne Hinkel – Freestyle SkiingJim Prendergast – Speed Skating

Trevis Boyd – Speed Skating Hans Wuthrich - Chief Ice Technician - CurlingEric Montford - Refrigeration Expert - Curling

OtherHeather McLean – Long Track Speed Skating Runner

Dave Johns - Chaplain - Athletes Village


For more information contact:

Steve GushulakCommunications Manager

Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba

Room 138 Frank Kennedy Centre17 Dafoe Rd. University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

(204)[email protected]


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