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Opinion and Analysis

Difference makers in Canadian men's hockey

Four of the Globe and Mail's Olympic writers assess who can make the difference for Team Canada at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.

Meaghan Mikkelson

Brenden Morrow

Rick Nash

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Athletes to Watch in 2010

From NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin on the men's side to seasoned Olympic veterans like Hayley Wickenheiser, Kim Martin and Angela Ruggiero on the women's, the 2010 tournaments will be filled to the brim with talent.

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Got a question about the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in 2010? Send us your questions and we will have our expert analysts answer them.

Canada Hockey Place

Canada Hockey Place, home of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, will be the main hockey venue at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

UBC Thunderbird Arena

The UBC Thunderbird Arena, located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, will be the secondary hockey venue, hosting most women's hockey.

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About Hockey

Hockey

For many Canadians, this sport needs no introduction. What fewer people know, however, is that the word hockey comes from the old French word "hocquet," meaning "stick."

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All eyes on Canada

The top-seeded Canadian men's and women's teams will take center stage in the most anticipated events of the 2010 Olympics. The stage is set for the greatest hockey tournaments yet.