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Date of Birth: 29/06/81 |
Residence: Scarborough, ON |
Height: 5'5" |
Weight: 165 lbs |
Position: Forward |
Years on national team: 1 |
Cherie Piper was a late addition to the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team. She replaced veteran Nancy Drolet, cut from the squad in a very controversial made after the team was officially announced. Drolet unsuccessfully appealed the decision.
As a member of the Ontario provincial team Piper won gold at the 1999 Canada Games and 2000 national championships.
What Canada Did
Feb. 21: Canada won gold medal with a 3-2 decision over the U.S. finishing with 5-0 record, while outscoring opponents 35-5.
Feb. 19: Canada def. Finland 7-3 in semifinal play, advancing to Thursday's final against the U.S.
Feb. 16: Canada def. Sweden 11-0, raising record to 3-0 in Group A of preliminary round.
Feb. 13: Canada defeated Russia 7-0, raising record to 2-0 in Group A of preliminary round.
Feb. 11: Canada opened preliminary round with a 7-0 win over Kazakhstan.
2002 Games Women's Hockey Coverage
