Famous Canadian Athletes

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  1. 5. Only defenseman in NHL to lead in scoring (he did it twice).
  2. 6. Number 66 in NHL and one of the most talented and influential players to every play hockey.
  3. 8. Clara Hughes won 2 medals in cycling and then 4 medals in the winter games in this event.
  4. 10. Stripped of gold medal in 1988 games as a result of using PED's.
  5. 12. Haley Wickenheiser is greatest female athlete in the history of this sport.
  6. 13. Nancy Greene is one of the most decorated alpine skiers in Canadian history and has this nickname.
  7. 14. Served as captain of women's soccer team and is all-time leader in caps(247) and goals(167).
  8. 15. Was in top 10 World Golf Rankings for 5 years and won Masters in 2003.
  9. 17. One of the best pitchers with over 3000 strikeouts and even played for the Harlem Globetrotters.
  10. 18. Plays for Pittsburgh Penguins and was sought after first round draft pick.
Down
  1. 1. Nicknamed, 'Mr. Hockey', he still holds the record for the most games played in the NHL - retired at 52.
  2. 2. At the time of his retirement, this athlete held 61 NHL records.
  3. 3. Won 5 medals for Canada in 2006 winter olympics in speedskating.
  4. 4. Nicknamed, 'The Big Train', this athlete won a Grey Cup, a Memorial Cup, 2 Stanley Cups and even a baseball championship in the International League.
  5. 7. Won silver medal in 200m and bronze in both 200m and 4x100m in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
  6. 9. In 1996 summer games, he won the gold in 100m sprint and set a new world record of 9.84s.
  7. 11. This NBA player retired with the highest free throw percentage at 90.42%.
  8. 16. Listed as the number one welterweight in the world for several years and won several championships in multiple weight classes.