Todd Nicholson, a member of Canada's sledge hockey team, travelled to the southern interior of British Columbia for pre-Paralympic ice time - and got a taste of something else.
This time there will be no waiting for a tap on the shoulder or some signal that he's good to go. There won't be any talk from any coach or team leader saying, "Sorry, but you know how it is." This time, Brian McKeever will race.

Video Highlights of the Greatest Moments of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Now with Unforgettable Songs. Download the songs here.
10 Nov 2008 10:43 PM
Kristina GrovesTwo-time Olympic silver medallist Groves took a silver medal in the 1500m event at the most recent World Cup in Salt Lake City.
23 Jul 2009 3:35 PM
Drew NeilsonDespite an injury that kept him sidelined until mid-season during the 2008-09 campaign, Neilson put together a series of solid finishes, including two top-10s.
18 Nov 2008 4:00 PM
Kevin MartinIn April 2006, Martin dismantled his old team and formed a super team of sorts, with Ben Hebert, Marc Kennedy and John Morris.
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.