The Team Canada Jersey: Who Wants It Most?
26 August 2009
After all the buzz leading up to the camp, Team Canada's Olympic Orientation Camp is finally underway in Calgary. With 46 elite players competing for 23 spots, it’s going to be intense. Over the next few days, check in to see exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and commentary as Canada’s top players battle for a coveted spot on the Team Canada roster.
For some of Calgary’s players it’s back in the saddle, for the rest, it’s a stepping stone to a momentous achievement: A chance to wear the Team Canada hockey jersey.
Inside the Team Canada Orientation Camp dressing room. This is where it all starts, and for some, where it ends.
Jarome arrives at O-Camp with a smile and a Nike half-zip. You’d never know he’s one of the game’s fiercest competitors.
Calgary teammates Robyn Regehr and Dion Phaneuf compare summer workout notes
before getting out on the ice.
Robyn tries on a Nike Pro long sleeve fitted top before he heads over to the gym
for some off-ice work. The shirt he really hopes to wear is top left.
Robyn, sporting Nike Trainer 1 MMX shoes and a Nike Pro Team Canada tee, grabs a quick snack after a grueling session in the gym, before stepping on the ice for the first team work-out.
Like everyone else, he’s gonna need the energy.
Mike Babcock instructs the Team Canada hopefuls to leave it all on the ice.
The lucky ones will get the golden opportunity to call him “Coach.”
The guys hit the ice for the first time at Orientation Camp. Thus begins the journey for Olympic greatness. Stay tuned for more exclusive pics inside the Team Canada Orientation Camp.
For some of Calgary’s players it’s back in the saddle, for the rest, it’s a stepping stone to a momentous achievement: A chance to wear the Team Canada hockey jersey.
Inside the Team Canada Orientation Camp dressing room. This is where it all starts, and for some, where it ends.
Jarome arrives at O-Camp with a smile and a Nike half-zip. You’d never know he’s one of the game’s fiercest competitors.
Calgary teammates Robyn Regehr and Dion Phaneuf compare summer workout notes
before getting out on the ice.
Robyn tries on a Nike Pro long sleeve fitted top before he heads over to the gym
for some off-ice work. The shirt he really hopes to wear is top left.
Robyn, sporting Nike Trainer 1 MMX shoes and a Nike Pro Team Canada tee, grabs a quick snack after a grueling session in the gym, before stepping on the ice for the first team work-out.
Like everyone else, he’s gonna need the energy.
Mike Babcock instructs the Team Canada hopefuls to leave it all on the ice.
The lucky ones will get the golden opportunity to call him “Coach.”
The guys hit the ice for the first time at Orientation Camp. Thus begins the journey for Olympic greatness. Stay tuned for more exclusive pics inside the Team Canada Orientation Camp.
