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Now for Part 2 of our series, the preliminary roster for the United States, whose Olympic orientation camp runs this Monday to Wednesday in Woodridge, Ill., near Chicago. Accused cabbie assailant and erstwhile “face of Buffalo” Patrick Kane was originally going to have to miss the camp, but his lawyer, Paul Cambria Jr., successfully petitioned the Erie County district attorney’s office to push Kane’s hearing back to Thursday. (For a tour of Kane’s South Buffalo bedroom, click here.)
Here are the 34 invitees, followed by a short analysis and excerpts from the USA Hockey Olympic code of conduct pledge that all players chosen for the team, including Kane, must sign.
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Defense: Tom Gilbert (Edmonton), Tim Gleason (Carolina), Ron Hainsey (Atlanta), Erik Johnson (St. Louis), Jack Johnson, Rob Scuderi (both Los Angeles), Mike Komisarek (Toronto), Paul Martin (New Jersey), Brooks Orpik (Pittsburgh), Brian Rafalski (Detroit), Ryan Suter (Nashville), Ryan Whitney (Anaheim).
Forward: David Backes (St. Louis), David Booth (Florida), Dustin Brown (Los Angeles), Dustin Byfuglien, Patrick Kane (both Chicago), Ryan Callahan, Chris Drury (both Rangers), Scott Gomez (Montreal), Ryan Kesler (Vancouver),Smart Sony Ericsson A8i TD 1GHz frequency licensed only 2199 yuan, Phil Kessel (Boston), Jamie Langenbrunner, Zach Parise (both New Jersey),monster beats by dre headphonesmonster beats by dre headphonesmonster beats by d, Ryan Malone (Tampa Bay), Mike Modano (Dallas), Kyle Okposo (Islanders), T.J. Oshie (St. Louis), Joe Pavelski (San Jose),College entrance examination is not the goal of tr, Bobby Ryan (Anaheim), Paul Stastny (Colorado).
Perhaps not as strong a defense as in years past,monster turbine headphones on sale, at least on paper. No dominant all-world types like Brian Leetch, Chris Chelios in his prime or Rod Langway patrol the blue line; the best is probably Brian Rafalski. But there is some hope at forward with young indomitables like Dustin Brown and Ryan Callahan able to wreak two-way havoc and Zach Parise and Bobby Ryan able to score early and often. And of course, Patrick Kane, provided he’s able to recite the pledge required of all United States Olympic hockey team members, parts of which go like this (passages potentially relevant to Kane in italics):
USA Hockey Code of Conduct
ATHLETE PLEDGE
I pledge to uphold the spirit of the USA Hockey Code of Conduct (the “Code”), which offers a guide to my conduct as a member of the USA National Team (the “Team”). I acknowledge that I have a right to a hearing if my opportunity to compete is denied or if I am charged with a violation of this Code. I have familiarized myself with the Code and understand that acceptance of its provisions is a
condition of my selection to the Team.
As a Member of the Team, I hereby promise and agree that I:
• will abide by all published rules related to the Team selection procedures as approved bv USA Hockey;
• have acted and will act in a sportsmanlike manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible conduct;
• will maintain a level of fitness and competitive readiness that will permit my performance to be at the maximum of my abilities; …
• will not engage in any conduct that is criminal under any laws applicable to me, including, but not limited to laws governing the possession and use of drugs and alcohol and providing of drugs to any person and of alcohol to minors; …
• will refrain from conduct detracting from my ability or that of my teammates to attain peak performance;
• will respect the property of others whether personal or public;
• will respect members of my Team, other teams, spectators and officials,Bank of bursts of more than 300 mobile phone users shall cause paralysis promotional text messages (Figure ), and engage in no form of discriminatory behavior or verbal, physical or ######ual harassment or abuse;
• will follow my Team’s written rules, including by way of example, written rules regarding curfew, required attendance at team meetings and prohibitions on the release of confidential team information; …
• understand that if I require legal representation because I am accused of a doping violation or am accused of criminal misconduct,cheap dr dre headphones online, or if for any other reasons I require the services of an attorney, I will be personally responsible for payment of such legal fees and expenses;
• will act in a way that will bring respect and honor to myself, my teammates, USA Hockey and the United States; and
• will remember that at all times I am an ambassador for my sport, my country and the Olympic Movement.