Thursday, February 11, 2010

More Hockey News


Thanks TSN, this is a copy paste job. I'm tired

On February 1st, Team Canada submitted its 23 man roster and also provided a list of reserve players.

Final Olympic rosters don't have to be in until Monday.

Team Canada officials are reluctant to divulge the number of reserves, or their identity, however sources tell TSN the reserve list includes four forwards, three defencemen and a goaltender. All of the players on the reserve list have been contacted by Canada's management team and told to be ready in case of injury.

Sources say Dallas Stars' defenceman Stephane Robidas is one of three reserve defencemen who has been asked to be ready to fly in to Vancouver on a moments notice, in the event a Canadian defenceman is injured in NHL play this weekend. While Robidas has received the call, he may not necessarily be Canada's first choice for a replacement on the blueline.

Columbus Blue Jackets' goalie, Steve Mason has also been instructed to be prepared in case Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo, or Marc-André Fleury suffers an injury.

Unlike Philadelphia forward Jeff Carter who will fly to Vancouver this weekend to be ready if Team Canada management determines Ryan Getzlaf is unable to play, neither Robidas nor Mason will make the trip unless necessary.

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