Source: Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press, December 20, 2018 ‘Year 3 of any Olympic or Paralympic quad is always essential’ The summer of 2015 was jam-packed with thrilling Canadian sports performances. Sprinter Andre De Grasse was becoming a household name, racing to two victories at the Pan American Games in Toronto. High jumper Derek Drouin was… Continue reading Canada’s best athletes promise sizzling summer in 2019
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Canada’s Olympic curlers say ‘yes’ to Calgary 2026 bid
Source: Devin Heroux, CBC Sports, November 9, 2018 From Kevin Martin to Jennifer Jones, past champs want Calgary to host THUNDER BAY, ONT. — If it were up to Canada’s Olympic curlers, the 2026 Winter Games would be in Calgary. Many of this country’s past curling champions are all under one roof this week at… Continue reading Canada’s Olympic curlers say ‘yes’ to Calgary 2026 bid
Canada to battle arch-rivals U.S. for women’s Olympic hockey gold
Source: Doug Harrison, CBC Sports, February 19, 2018 Sochi hero Marie-Philip Poulin, teammates seeking unprecedented 5th Olympic Winter Games title One of the more anticipated showdowns at the Winter Olympics is set as Canada will vie for a fifth consecutive gold medal in women’s hockey against their arch-rivals from the United States on Wednesday at 11:10… Continue reading Canada to battle arch-rivals U.S. for women’s Olympic hockey gold
Preparing Homan, Koe is Curling Canada’s No. 1 Olympic priority
Source: Devin Heroux, CBC Sports, December 19, 2017 Canadian skips ready for most important event of their lives It’s been a little more than a week since the epic celebrations, tears and heart-stopping shots that propelled Rachel Homan, Kevin Koe and their respective teammates to the Olympics. Four years of sacrifice and work paid off. Read… Continue reading Preparing Homan, Koe is Curling Canada’s No. 1 Olympic priority