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Julie Chu USA Hockey

Chu won an Olympic silver medal in 2002. She took bronze in 2006. She would like to complete her collection in 2010. Not only must opposing defenders take notice of the two-time Olympian, but forwards should, too. More

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Angela Ruggiero

USA Hockey

In 1998, Ruggiero was the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team at 18 years old. Three Olympiads (and three Olympic medals) later, she is the all-time games played leader for the U.S.

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Mark Parrish

USA Hockey

Parrish currently plays for the New York Islanders, where he was named assistant captain in 2005. His fellow Islanders teammates Rick DiPietro and Jason Blake are also 2006 U.S. Olympic Team members.

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Doug Weight

USA Hockey

Weight plays on the same line as fellow U.S. Olympians, Keith Tkachuk and Scott Young, for the St. Louis Blues. Their sense for each other on the ice will likely mean they will play the same line for Team USA in Salt Lake. Tkachuk calls Weight the best passer in the NHL.

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Natalie Darwitz

USA Hockey

Was the youngest player ever named to the U.S. Women's National Team when she joined the team in 1999 at age 15 ... Was a three-time finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award....