Ben Smith
Ben Smith
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We have had an arduous four months where we've been tested under fire and we're looking forward to bringing this group of 20 athletes together to make the final push. As Americans we all know what the objective is and this group of athletes gives us the best chance of accomplishing that goal.
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We figured we'd get in one last bit of exercise before being cooped up for days.
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Today was one of those games that lives up to the billing that these are the two best women's hockey teams in the world. I think the people who came here today certainly got their money's worth.
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Well, you saw why she's here. She's one of those players that's scored in every sport at every level she's played at. She's always had that particular knack.
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We came to play today. ... I think we came together as a team and played well. We just want to take it one game at a time and keep moving on.
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We are a first-half team. ... Trying to hold a lead for 55 minutes is tough to do. We played hard today and so did Apple Valley.
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We start from the goal out, (and) we've got goaltenders that have both won at the world championships and have both beaten Canada. We're pretty strong and physically savvy on defense, and I think we've got a lot of strength down the middle. We've got a lot of options at the center position, and playmakers on both sides of the puck.
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With the introduction of the only non-stop service to Shanghai, Air Canada continues to expand its services to meet the needs of travelers and freight forwarders in the fast growing China market.
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We're getting our starting point here and trying to put together the team in a step-by-step manner. We're developing the tactics and strategy we might employ while working on our skills on the ice and putting together what I believe will be the best 20 players.
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There are three guys - Matt Mason, Graeme Hick and myself - who have got to try to be role models to the rest.