Is Hayley Wickenheiser starting to feel old after so many years playing hockey at such a high level?
Patrick Chan has sacrificed alot for his sport, including video games.
On the slopes Britt Janyk is a quiet but fierce competitor. Find out what else she enjoys away from the hill.
Canadian winter sports advocate and icon Nancy Greene speaks with The FAN590's Doug Farraway. Memories and a look ahead to 2010 are on the agenda.
Keith Pelley, President of Canada'a Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, gives an inside look on what it takes to broadcast the Olympics like never before.
The FAN590's Zack Cooper and members of the Women's Hockey team look ahead one year to Vancouver.
Olympic Gold Medallist Beckie Scott shares her thoughts why athletes should serve as role models for youth, and why she enjoys storytime.
The FAN590's Dan Dunleavy chats with speed skater Denny Morrison about his up and down season. Denny also gives us some insight on his star power.
Former flag bearer Catriona Le May Doan is in the Director's Chair. She tells us how the Olympic spirit is rising as we head towards Vancouver.
Steve Yzerman joins the crew of Hockeycentral at Noon to discuss the race to get Team Canada ready for 2010. He breaks down the competition the team will face in their quest for gold.
Women's Hockey coach Melody Davidson speaks with the FAN590's Doug Farraway on the tough choices she is faced with daily. She also explains the unique support system that is in place for her girls.
Hockey star Gillian Apps recounts how she got started in her sport and remembers past success.
Olympic Silver Medallist Amanda Overland talks career since that win, the injury she is working to overcome and plans for 2010.
Chris Rudge, chief executive officer for the Canadian Olympic Committee, talks everything from the weather to an athlete winning gold a hero.
The excitement and the pressure going in to the games is always on the mind of Ice Sledge Hockey goalie Paul Rosen.
There is no doubt that Trevor White was born to ski, he tells of how he got started and who he looked up to.
Warren Shouldice from gymnastics to aerials and the confusion surrounding his neck break.
Cross-Country Skier Brittany Webster talks about how it started with a guy and ended with a love for the sport, as well the difficult conditions they sometimes face.
Geneviève Simard on her lengthy recovery and how she missed the girls
Patrick Chan talks about avoiding distractions and what it is that you need to know about him
Denny Morrison speaks out about his success and the bond he has with his brother
Becky Kellar talks with John Wells about growing up in her own little world and hockey memories with her Dad
Brianne Jenner talks of her close proximity with hockey and how her academics are dealt with
Despite not growing up in true ski country Francois Bourque developed a true love of ski racing thanks to his father
Ina Forrest talks of how an accident and a chance encounter led to her love of curling and her hopes of representing Canada in 2010
Stefan Kuhn discusses how hard work paid off and the decision he faces going into 2010
How Mike Ireland went from a kid running around a rink to the approach of his fourth Olympic run
Being born with celebral palsy isn't about to stop Karolina Wisniewska a now six-time Paralympic medallist
John Wells with Veronika Bauer about her transition from trampoline to aerials and the injuries faced
Clara Hughes remains hopeful that all it will take is a little focus to get her back on track
Kimiko Zakreski believes persevering through bad snow conditions will be good preparation for Cypress
Matt Cook about the circumstances that took him away from hockey and the inspirations that led him back
Sean Crooks with his goal for Vancouver and how Mom viewed his response to the loss in Torino
Steven Elm explains what originally attracted him to the sport and why he is still skating
How Rosanna Crawford got started in biathlon and what almost put an end to it
A determination to prove she wasn't right for it led Lisa Szabon to bobsleigh and the career she left behind
Zero survival rate and experimental treatment weren't about to stop Jeff Foss from skiing
The FAN590's John Wells talks with Marc-Andre Monette about how he followed his brother from the very beginning
Sam Edney discusses work on getting luge more recognition and the importance of the Calgary and Vancouver infrastructures
Some call it a disability but that wasn't about to keep Lauren Woolstencroft from the slopes
Jenny Ciochetti talks of never having the Olympic dream and how she views competing in bobsleigh
Jayna Hefford credits her father and wanting to be like her brother for her lead scoring career
His parents, wife and daughter all played their instrumental roles for the trophy machine Jasey-Jay
Alex Harvey is slowly skiing his way of out of his father's shadow thanks to the energy level he had very early on
The event that created the Olympic dream for Gillian Apps and how hockey just wasn't part of the conversation growing up
Brian McKeever isn't going to let anything stop him from skiing not even his family genes
Denny Morrison talks of how the brother he looked up to was left behind and his success in Canada
The circumstances that threw off Joannie Rochette and how she is preparing so it won't happen again
Trevor White enjoying balance between sport and art and what he'd like to be playing if it wasn't for that
Matthew Morison talks about the man who went from his hero to his coach and what he'd be doing if it wasn't for snowboarding
Jeremy Wotherspoon finds balance key for dealing with the disappointments he has faced and what he cherishes most
Jennifer Heil's dream of Olympics began with a magazine and what draws her in as well as out of the world of moguls
Kelly Vanderbeek was hindered by injuries but is now in good spirits with her preparation leading into the games
One half of the ice dancing pair talks with John Wells about what they are focussed on and how they are working to familiarize
Robin McKeever has had some less than fond experiences at past games but the chances look good for positive results in 2010
Even after travelling with the ski team Shona Rubens still likes to pack her bags and head off
The energy from the crowd and avoiding too much attention are two keys things Patrick Chan hopes to use to his benefit
Heather Moyse talks about going to the MMVA's and how she went from rugby to bobsleigh
Slowly improving her performance is key to Clara Hughes but she is having doubts if she'll be ready technically
The FAN590's Dan Dunleavy delves into the life of Becky Kellar, how she went from ringette to hockey at a national level
Stanley Hayer talks about the circumstances that led to his competing for the Czechs and offers an interesting perspective
Started as a form of physio the result helped Karolina Wisniewska develop stronger skills as she is now in para-alpine skiing
Britt Janyk talks with John Wells how if she gets frustrated with herself and trying to find an emotional balance
Michelle Kelly explains how she went from gymnastics to skeleton and everything in between
Both Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue find attributes they love about the other and who was the influence behind Moir's start
Moving away from home at a young age certainly helped Jocelyn Larocque become a better player and the role the Women's League plays
Despite a disappointing start Denny Morrison sees this as a good thing and where you might find him on his down time
Jasey-Jay Anderson sees some traits he had as a kid in his own now and how it came about him learning to ski from a clown
How fate led Helen Upperton away from Canada and what she is always travelling with
Lauren Woolstencroft easily proved she was meant to be in alpine skiing especially when she feeds off of pressure and expectations
What Jeff Christie remembers most from the 1988 Olympics and what he is working towards between training and racing
Steve Omischl recounts what his first games were like and how to see the Olympics as just another event
Shannon Rempel discusses the design of her first speed skating suit and her opinion on both future and past suits
From the kitchen to the rink Gillian Apps is learning it all through her family although that doesn't always help her teammates
The person for which Britt Janyk credits for bringing passion back to the disappointing alpine skiing and the reason he left
The FAN590 talks with Stefan Kuhn about his break from skiing and he gives his opinion on a particular reality television show
Kaillie Humphries discusses her time as a brakeman and the desire to switch which lead to frustrations with Team Canada
Unlike most skiers Brittany Webster started later in life, she talks of the experience surrounding her first meaningful win
Olivier Jean plans to use one particular event to give him the momentum he needs for 2010 as well as some visualization methods to prepare
Karolina Wisniewska shares her first experience of the games and the effect she believes 2010 will have on Canada
Jennifer Botterill believes that even the new additions to the team will handle the pressures from the fans and what the team's approach for 2010 is
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir talk with John Wells about who in their lives keep them grounded as their career takes off
Jasey-Jay Anderson describes the poems that can be seen on his personal website and the reaction to his wife's words
What Julia Murray loves doing during her off-season and the help she gets to soothe her coaches concerns
Kristina Groves with her first experience on a pair of speedskates and the differences from hockey or figure
What's driving Brian McKeever towards Vancouver 2010 and what his '88 Olympic experience was like
Jeff Pain recounting his rather painful beginning to the world of skeleton and his plans for the end
Genevieve Simard believes not even pressure of competing at home will hinder her performance during the Olympics and the parallels she finds in golf
Jennifer Wakefield explains what two factors brought about an interest in hockey and how her sisters helped along the way
Through the years and all of her success Jenn Heil still looks to Mom and how she is giving back for the support she was given
Francois-Louis Tremblay on how his family has influenced his career and the unlikely athlete that helped calm his nerves during his first Olympics
Lisa Szabon talks with John Wells about what it takes to be a brakeman and what she does to occupy her time away from the track
Stefan Read's stature played a key factor in how he ended up in ski jumping and the Summer Olympics sport he would pick to participate in
Michael Janyk talks to The FAN590 about what he believes he and his sister will use in 2010 to calm their nerves and how he got his nickname
Becoming one of the best at only twenty was certainly unexpected for Alex Harvey as he delves into what is he doing to prepare for the Olympics
Despite her impressive short track record Christine Nesbitt felt the need for a change, which proved succesful as she gives her reaction to the silver win
Justin Kripps has a pretty accurate description of what it's like the first time down a bobsleigh track and tells of living in different parts of the world
After a fall which resulted in a lengthy recovery, for most would cause doubt, for Shona Rubens she just knew this was right for her
He may wear shirts with aggressive sayings but Olivier Jean likes to stay calm before a race, he uses one key thing to do this
Hayley Wickenheiser has become a key figure in the development of women's hockey as she explains the impact of stepping out on that ice
Brittany Webster describes the 2010 cross-country track and the event resulting in her missing last year's nationals
Kaillie Humphries explains how the previous Olympics is the secret behind what's propelling her forward and why she is not looking to repeat it
The FAN590's Rick Ralph talks with Dominique Vallee about everything from 2010 hopes and fears to her involvement with the RBC Olympian program
Lucas Makowsky with the secret behind his drive for both his schooling and heading towards 2010 as well as the story behind his start on the National team
What caused the momentum to be lost during last season for Britt Janyk and the plan to avoid constant skiing in the off-season
Hitting podium in all four disciplines in Salt Lake seemed amazing to Karolina Wisniewska, but the true meaning of that didn't hit until later and the accident that almost led to her retirement
The call that Brittany Schussler gave to her parents to tell of Turino invite provided an interesting reaction from her family
The FAN590 John Wells talks with Stefan Kuhn about his break from skiing and how his interest was peaked for another sport
When he's not training or competing Justin Kripps heads to B.C. to spend time with his friends and shares his view on the coming games
Genevieve Simard talks of the surgery she was faced with after her knee injury and the former NHL player that offered advice on the matter
On her off-time away from skiing Kristi Richards appreciates a good wine and admits she's not much of a sports fan
In 2006 finding himself needing a partner Craig Buntin describes the experience and his reason behind choosing Meagan Duhamel
According to Francois Bourque it takes a little bit of crazy and a need for speed to reach podium, with a splash of the creative side
Being born in a wheelchair resulted in Marc Dorion discovering his own path towards dreams of hockey, his can-do attitude certainly helped
Lucas Makowsky explains how his parents, not wanting him to play hockey, got him and his brother into speed skating
With an obvious incline in success, Rob Fagan reveals how he views his racing skills and his plan to improve
Running the track repeatedly may have its benefits, but Alex Gough admits that hitting the gym isn't a favourite in the training process
The FAN590's John Wells with the resilient Kelly Vanderbeek, who wasn't about to let a fall at the beginning of the season stop her
Haley Irwin when she first realized that for her, hockey was a way of life, and her thoughts on the outcome 2010 will have on women's hockey
Not having an interest in hockey or figure skating Jessica Hewitt originally stayed away from winter sports until her Dad's discovery
Staying in the moment and resisting temptation are two key aspects Rosanna Crawford details of the grueling sport, biathlon
Being called big wasn't exactly an ideal recruitment for Jenny Ciochetti, who started off like many in bobsleigh, sprinting
After such a difficult training process, Mike Ireland is grateful that he's a sprinter and describes what it feels like when he's racing
Sean Crooks explains the process he went through with his skiing and how a closure near him led him to cross-country
It started out as just an introduction to the sport, Anne Maltais explains the part her siblings played throughout her career
Facing an unheard of challenge at such a young age has done nothing but move Jeff Foss forward and provided him with an interesting take on life
Like many in bobsleigh, Shelley-Ann Brown was approached by a recruiter because of her track skills and shares her loved ones reaction to the time away
John Wells talks with Brian McKeever on the early beginnings of him and his brother and the celebration which had an unfortunate end
Away from speed skating, Steven Elm was a swimmer and has athletes from that which inspired him as well and explains the impact on him of the '88 legacy
Lisa Szabon explains what it felt like during her first run and the relief after months of training which led to her pilot role
When she isn't going head to head in ski cross, Ashleigh McIvor details a few other things she does to feel that rush of adrenaline including her modified boat
Becky Kellar reflects on the incident her hometown, Hagersville, is unfortunately remembered most for and how it affected her
Anne Maltais explains that after a tiresome season, her legs hate the thought of climbing a flight of stairs and whether it's worth the effort in the end
Stefan Kuhn recounts the inspirational effects of the 1988 Olympic games in which he was a jackrabbit but admits it was lost to him at the time
Trevor White discusses how he came about choosing the right discipline for him and who inspired him to push forward through the bad results
The FAN590 with Marc-Andre Monette, who is open to everything that comes with having the Olympic games in Canada and how he looks to his family to determine his race outcome
Sprinter to brakeman, Justin Kripps explains his start and provides some interesting perspective on what that bobsleigh run is really like
Brianne Jenner explains how she came about playing for her first national team and why she thinks up until this point she wasn't tested properly
Stephen Brunt leads an in depth discussion into the world of figure skating, with a few bright minds behind the sport
The next round of table talk, Stephen Brunt leads a conversation with a couple of analysts delving into the sports of Nordic Combined, Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon
A round table discussion led by Stephen Brunt looking at past, present and future of the world of curling
Zina Kocher explains to The FAN590's John Wells on how the hard work is paying off and how to keep things fun in biathlon
Seeing the torch relay in her hometown is what led Kristina Groves on the path to the Olympics
Carla MacLeod offers an inside look into Canada's mini Olympics, where you can see some possible future Olympians
After his friend decided to leave skiing behind, Vincent Marquis had to decide whether to carry on by himself or find other interests
Part of a discussion amongst figure skating analysts, Joannie Rochette seen as a favourite as she skates towards Olympic gold.
Finding a balance is key heading towards an Olympics, Steve Omischl explains how he learned that the hard way in 2006
After playing just one game with some old goalie equipment, Kim St. Pierre was hooked, as she looks forward to 2010 and getting some redemption
Veronika Bauer talks with The FAN590 on what her first jump felt like after only knowing the trampoline and how she quickly overcame it
Regan Lauscher recalls how she came about starting luge and how her first run ended with a trip to the hospital
Anne Maltais shares her secret for overcoming the pressures that is sure to come with competing in a home games
The circumstances that led Stanley Hayer to briefly competing for the Czech Republic and how he's glad it worked out that way
Lucas Makowsky on how he felt after his team pursuit win last season and what it meant to both him and his team
Michael Janyk explains why it's not hard to see where he and his sister got their skiing interest
Olivier Jean explains to John Wells why thanks to his love of inline skating he actually enjoys the training that comes with competing
Despite while down visiting the Wisconsin school having made an adament decision not to go there, a friend quickly changed her mind
Vincent Marquis recalls his reaction upon learning he had made the b team and how it led to his quitting
Steven Elm talks with the FAN590's John Wells on his part in the '88 Olympics and the impact it left behind
Stephen Brunt leads another round table discussion, this time discussing alpine skiing, Canada's chances and who to look for
It may not be a medal chance for Canadians as of yet, but the world of ski jumping could open up after 2010
Jessica Hewitt explains to The FAN590's John Wells how she looks at past competitions in order to see what's ahead for her
Michelle Kelly recalls what she was thinking when she first made the change over to skeleton and how her very first run was similar to ping-pong
Kimiko Zakreski is not sure what the future holds after 2010 but school is definitely in there somewhere
Manuel Osborne-Paradis explains why downhill skiing is sometimes referred to as a cult and what it is like when you first start out
Shannon Remple recalls skating for the first time on foreign ice and the unlikely success that came from it
Jessica Hewitt talks of what is involved in a typical day of training for her on her way to the Olympics
Rob Faulds leads a one-on-one analysis for luge to provide insight into the sport as we slide towards 2010
Rob Faulds leads a discussion into the sport of skeleton in which Canada has only seen one Olympic gold, will 2010 change that
Rob Faulds talks bobsleigh with forever an Olympian Christina Smith, as they discuss all the possibilities for medals in 2010
Rob Faulds finds out from analyst Christina Smith about choosing the right brakeman and what the benefits are to the process
Jamie Campbell leads as we take a look ahead at what moguls and aerials can do for Canada in 2010
Aleisha Cline likes having her family and friends present during races rather than seeing her on television and what it will mean in 2010
With the introduction of ski cross into the Olympics, Davey Barr recalls how his father helped him along the way and how much it truly means to him
Jan Hudec explains his recovery process and the doubts people have of his return which only seems to push him more
Even after losing a leg to cancer at a young age, Jeff Foss never wanted to stop skiing as he details how that came about
2010 will be the first Olympics for ski cross racing and Aleisha Cline couldn't be happier as she views it as a way for people to get familiar with the sport
Growing up in the world of alpine skiing, Davey Barr decided to make a change over to ski cross which proved to be a rather successful move in the end
Heather Moyse talks about the camp that she started in the Caribbean and how she grew as a person because of it
Drew Neilson believes that having a games at home will be a lot different than any other event but feels you need the same mindset
George Grey recalls what the '06 Olympics were like for him, the inspiration felt and his way of looking at it as a way to deal with the pressure
When she is faced with leaving her family behind to head into the world of ski cross, Aleisha Cline tries for a persona alteration
The FAN590 learns that crashes come with the territory according to Kimiko Zakreski as she explains the aftermath of breaking a bone
Despite her late start in the sport, Heather Moyse feels disappointed by their finish in the '06 Olympics but is also seeing the positives of their success
Drew Neilson explains how it came about for him to be using a hook to help him out of the starting gate
Davey Barr talks with the FAN590 on how alpine skiers are now taking interest in ski cross and comments on Daron Rahlves in particular
The President/CEO of Hockey Canada, Bob Nicholson talks the roster choices for the men's Olympic hockey team
Brian Burke, General Manager of the U.S. men's Olympic team agrees with Yzerman's choices for Canada's hockey team and provides insight into his own
Athletic Director, Max Gartner discusses the hit to the Canadian Ski Team with all the recent injuries
In the past year Mellisa Hollingsworth has seen an increase in crashes during her practice runs and gives credit to the intensity that is the Whistler track
The last of the roundtables brings the sport of women's hockey up for discussion, will this be the time for the United States revenge, will Canada continue its dominance or are we in for a surprise?
Ashleigh McIvor explains why she decided to stay away from one person at a time and go for the intensity that is ski cross.
Retired Canadian Olympic alpine ski racer joins the Bullpen to discuss the difficulty of Kitzbühel ski hill and briefly touches on Canada's Olympic hopefuls in downhill skiing.
The songwriter for Canada's Olympic Broadcast Consortium theme entitled "I Believe" speaks with THE FAN's Jon Levett about the creation of the song, how he got involved and collaborating with composer Stephan Moccio.
Professional CFL player and Canadian Olympic bobsledder joins The Bullpen to talk about his experience securing his place in the 2010 Olympics, and how he plans to succeed in Vancouver.
Italy's Giuliano Razzoli takes the gold medal in the men's slalom.
Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky and Denny Morrison win a tight race with the US.
