Canada has made it on to every Curling Olympic medal podium since 1998, when the sport became a medaled event. This Olympic season is no different for Canada, as both the men’s and women’s teams are favoured to win gold. They are expected to face stiff competition from the reigning champions, Scotland and China.
Canada’s Cheryl Bernard, Glenn Howard, and veteran Kevin Martin are considered the ones to watch.
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Month: February 2010
Team Canada Survives Switzerland Scare
Canada Hockey Place was jam-packed yesterday, as Team Canada took on Team Switzerland in one of the most exciting games played so far this Olympic season.
Canada led the first half of the game, but Switzerland came back with two goals toward the end of the second period. With even scores, it was looking grim for the Canadians, who four years ago, lost unexpectedly to Switzerland in Turin. It would be devastating to loose again, especially on Canadian soil.
After battling it out for five minutes of overtime, Sid the Kid came through with the winning goal in the fourth round shootout, defeating Switzerland 3-2.
It was a narrow win for Canada, but a win none the less.
The victory places Canada up against the USA on Sunday, February 21st. This match-up is one the most highly anticipated of 2010 Olympic Hockey. The winner will advance to the quarter-finals.
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Team U.S.A. Dominates Women's Downhill
American alpine skier, Lindsey Vonn, took gold for the women’s downhill today in Whistler, becoming the first American woman ever to win this Olympic event. She finished with a time of one minute, 44.19 seconds.
Vonn has dominated the winter sport in recent years. She was the back to back World Cup Champion in 2008 and 2009, and was heavily favoured to win the downhill event, despite a shin injury acquired during training.
Vonn was followed by her American teammate, Julia Mancusa, who took silver with a time of one minute, 44.75.
Team U.S.A. is ecstatic over the win, but no one is feeling better than Vonn. The official Olympic Website has quoted her as saying, “It’s one of the most incredible moments of my life. When I crossed the finish line and saw my name in first and Julia’s second, it was just the coolest thing.”
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Highlights of the Torch Relay, Linden and Nash
Last week, ShowTimeTickets.com caught up with Trevor Linden and Steve Nash on the road for the Olympic torch relay.
As we exited the sky-train at 49th Street, crowds of people began to emerge. Every sidewalk from 49th to Main and over to Oak Street was packed with crowds five people deep. By the time we reached what would be the starting place for Linden, it was a sea of red flags and shirts. Adults, children, and families waited excitedly, hoping to catch a glimpse of the torch. It was nice to see such large numbers turn out in support.
When Trevor Linden began his relay, the crowd went wild. Steve Nash caused a similar response. Children and adults alike screamed out in joy. The two were separated by about twelve blocks. Trying to reach both relays was challenging, but well worth it. I think I’m one in many who will always remember the rush of running along side two of Canada’s greatest athletes.
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Bilodeau Provides First Gold on Canadian Soil
It was the most exciting win so far for Canada, as Alexandre Bilodeau took gold for moguls at Cypress Mountain on Sunday.
The win was even sweeter as Bilodeau, a young competitor not favoured to win, bypassed Canadian ex-patriot and defending champion, Dale Begg-Smith. Their scores were close, but in the end Bilodeau broke new ground with a time of 23.17 seconds and final score of 26.76.
This long-awaited historic event has been in the making since Canada first hosted the Olympics back in 1976. This is truly an inspiring moment for the country, and is just the momentum Team Canada needs to make this the first of many gold medals won at home.
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