VANCOUVER -- Three-time Olympian Maelle Ricker will lead Canadas snowboard team at the Sochi Games. Ricker, a 2010 gold medallist in snowboard cross, was among five competitors named to the team Friday. The remainder of the squad will be unveiled Jan. 21 in Quebec City. "We definitely have an amazing group and an amazing team and to be a part of it is great," said the 35-year-old from of West Vancouver, B.C. "The team is doing great. "We have strong athletes in all the disciplines and Im very honoured and excited." Also named Friday were first-time Olympians Mark McMorris of Regina, Sebastien Toutant of LAssomption, Que., Spencer OBrien of Courtenay, B.C., and Chris Robanske of Calgary. "It feels amazing," said McMorris. "Its going to be a fun time. Ive been preparing like a mad man and I think Im ready." McMorris, Toutant and OBrien will all compete in the slopestyle event -- which is making its Olympic debut in Sochi -- while Ricker and Robanske are entered in snowboard cross. Canada won 26 medals at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and has set a lofty goal of finishing first in the overall medal count in Sochi. "If we say we dont want to be No. 1, were striving for mediocrity and were not going to do that. We will strive to be the best," said Canadian chef de mission Steve Podborski, who won bronze in mens downhill at the 1980 Olympics. "When we went into (the 2006 Games), we had no notion that we could strive to be No. 1 and now we are looking at that. "So why not? Its going to be tough, maybe impossible, but you strive for impossible dreams." If its going to happen, Canada will in all likelihood need big performances from its snowboard team. Canadian snowboarders claimed three medals in 2010, with Ricker and Jasey-Jay Anderson capturing gold medals, while Mike Robertston won a silver. "I would love to perform at my best (again)," said Ricker. "Definitely every time I put my snowboard on thats what Im aiming to do and hopefully we get some good results because of it." McMorris, viewed as one of the favourites in slopestyle, doesnt feel any added pressure with Canada looking to top the medal standings. "Whenever anybody looks at you to win theres pressure," said the laid-back 20-year-old. "Ive been able to have a lot of success over the last three years and consistently podium or win events. "Im expecting to go over there and do just that." The 2014 Games begin on Feb. 7. Fake Vans . Gaborik was acquired in a trade with Columbus on Wednesday and skated on the top line with centre Anze Kopitar and right-winger Justin Williams. "We created some things," said Gaborik, who logged 16:38 of ice time. Fake Vans Website . PAUL, Minn. https://www.vansfake.com/. After just two league games in June, Toronto (6-4-1) will go on to play seven in July plus a friendly against Tottenham. Five of those contests are against Eastern Conference opposition, meaning valuable points in the playoff race are on the line. Fake Vans For Sale .I dont think it comes to mind in this business, in this game, the Philadelphia Flyers forward said. You dont try to lose games. Fake Vans 2020 . Bradwell was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. Born and raised in Toronto, Bradwell is entering his sixth CFL season, with all six played for his hometown Argonauts.OWEN SOUND, Ont. - Cody Payne scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Niagara IceDogs to a 7-4 victory over the Owen Sound Attack in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday.Carter Verhaeghe had a four-point night with an empty-net goal and three assists for Niagara (20-21-4), which has picked up points in 11 straight games. Brendan Perlini scored one goal and helped on two more, and Vince Dunn, Billy Jenkins and Anthony DiFruscia also scored.Chris Bigras led Owen Sound (20-15-9) with a goal and an assist. Erik Bradford, Jonah Gadjovich and Jacob Busch supplied the rest of the offence.IceDogs goaltender Brandon Hope made 25 saves for the victory. Owen Sounds Michael McNiven stopped 35 shots in the losing effort.Niagara benefited from Attack penalties, converting on two of four power-play opportunities, while Owenn Sound scored twice on six chances with the man advantage.dddddddddddd ---COLTS 6 WOLVES 2SUDBURY, Ont. — Joseph Blandisi scored two goals and set up another as Barrie handed the Wolves their 15th straight defeat.Kevin Labanc had a goal and three assists for the Colts (28-16-2), Andrew Mangiapane and Brendan Lemieux both struck on the power play, and Roy Radke also scored.Jeff Corbett and Travis Wood replied for Sudbury (7-36-2).---BATTALION 5 STEELHEADS 1NORTH BAY, Ont. — Mike Amadio had three assists and five different Battalion skaters found the back of the net en route to victory over Mississauga. Miles Liberati, Ryan Kujawinski and Nick Paul had a goal and a helper for North Bay (23-12-9), while Brett McKenzie and Hampus Olsson also scored.Jimmy Lodge supplied the offence for the Steelheads (19-25-3).--- ' ' '