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Date of Birth: 18/05/70 |
Place of Birth: Scarborough, ON |
Height: 5'7" |
Weight: 170 lbs |
Position: Forward |
Years on national team: 12 |
Vicky Sunohara played at the first ever world championships in 1990. However she missed the following two worlds when she quit the sport for a couple of years. But she's been a key veteran on the squad ever since helping Canada to four more world titles and an Olympic silver medal.
This past September, Sunohara helped donate 100 pairs of skates to a youth help group in Toronto then provided some lessons to the youngsters. "Sport has always been a large part of my life," said Sunohara, a spokesperson for the Youth Assisting Youth program. "I don't know what type of person I would have become if I didn't have hockey to push me toward excellence. I truly believe that all children regardless of their situations should be involved in sport. I want these kids to have the same opportunities I had."
Sunohara also puts on a summer hockey camp and has an award in her name with the Whitby Girls Hockey Association.
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
