Hayley Wickenheiser
Four-time Olympic medalist,  is regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world with an uncompromised determination and dedication to her sport. However, it's not just her lethal slapshot that is respected by her teammates, fans and peers; Hayley is also an award winner, community leader, mentor, history-maker and an accomplished businesswoman.

It all started at age 15 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan when Hayley was chosen for the Canadian Women's National Team. She has since led the squad to six gold and one silver medal at the Women's World Hockey Championships. As an Olympian, she earned a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and three Olympic gold medals in 2002, 2006 and most recently at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Accompanying all that hardware, Hayley was also named the tournaments' most valuable player in the 2002 and 2006 victorious Olympic runs as well as in numerous Esso Women's Hockey Championships.

Hayley Wickenheiser has proven to be an elite athlete time and time again. Sports Illustrated recently named her number 20 of the Top 25 Toughest Athletes in the World. She is also a two-time finalist for the Women's Sports Foundation Team Athlete of The Year and was recently named among the Globe and Mail's "Power 50" influencers in sport. In January 2003, Hayley made hockey history when she became the first female hockey player to notch a point in a men's professional game with the Kirkkonummen Salamat of the Finnish second division. Wickenheiser also played in Eskilstuna, Sweden with a men's professional division-one hockey team for the 08-09 season. Along with hockey, Wickenheiser has mastered a number of sports. An elite softball player, she participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of Team Canada and worked as a Softball Analyst with CBC's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Hayley's passion for sport is paralleled by her drive to give back to the community in several ways, particularly to organizations with a commitment to youth such as KidSport, Right To Play, Dreams Take Flight, Clean Air Champions and Spread The Net. In May 2007, Hayley traveled to Rwanda with a team of Canadian Olympic athletes for Right to Play, an athlete-driven humanitarian organization.

Putting her pursuit of a BSc at the University of Calgary to good use, Wickenheiser has led numerous projects with the goal of raising the profile of women's hockey around the world. Hayley is constantly working to provide mentoring opportunities for young athletes and is currently planning an international women's hockey festival in Burnaby, BC in late 2010.

Hayley Wickenheiser lives in Calgary, Alberta and is a very proud mom to 10-year old son, Noah. (courtesy of http://www.hayleywickenheiser.com/bio.html )

Elvis Stojko
In 1991, Elvis became the first man to ever perform a quadruple toe loop, double toe loop combination jump, in competition. In 1997, Elvis again made Canadian history by becoming the first and only man to perform a quadruple toe loop, triple toe loop combination jump, in competition.

Elvis has been involved in a number of shows and tours. Since 1994 Elvis has been a leading skating star for the Tom Collins Tour of World Figure Skating Champions, touring over 50 U.S. Cities each year. From 1994 to 1998 and 2002 Elvis also starred in his own tour across Canada called the Elvis Tour of Champions.

Despite a busy training schedule, skating performances, charity events and product endorsements, Elvis finds time for other interests. He loves riding dirt bikes (he received his first motocross bike for his seventh birthday) and practices kung fu, in which he earned a black belt when he was 16.

In the summer of 1994, Elvis was chosen the first "Kids Ambassador" for Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities. In addition, Elvis has helped a number of other charities, including Parkinsons, The United Way, Variety Village and Sick Children's Hospital. He is a supporter of the Special Olympics and frequently has been a spokesperson for other charities, as well as finding time to coach many of our young figure skaters.

Elvis is also a National Spokesperson for the Think First Foundation of Canada, a charity that is committed to the prevention of spinal cord and brain injuries of young people through education.
The Governor General of Canada, in January of 1996, presented Elvis with one of the highest awards in this country, the Meritorious Service Decoration, which is awarded in recognition of a deed or activity performed in a highly professional manner or of a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to Canada.

Elvis has appeared in a number of professional television skating shows, including a Disney special, Brian Orser's Blame It On The Blues, The Anne Murray Classic Christmas Special, and many other television productions. In 1994, Elvis performed in his own television special, Elvis Airbourne, aired by Baton Broadcasting Station, which won a Gemini for The Best Sports Series or Program for 1994, beating out such finalists as The Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Lillihammer Olympics. Elvis' most recent skating special was Elvis Incognito, shown in 1997, for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, in which Elvis' performance was nominated as one of the five best performances in a Variety Special.
After winning the Silver Medal in the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway, Elvis won the Gold Medal at the 1994 World Championships in Japan. Elvis won gold medals in two further competitions, namely, Skate Canada and the Nations Cup in 1994. The year 1994 was culminated by Elvis' choice as Canadian Male Athlete of the Year.

In 1995 and 1997, Elvis won again Gold Medals at the 1995 and 1997 World Champions.
In 1998, Elvis won the silver medal at the Nagano Olympics in Japan, notwithstanding a serious groin injury. He was recognized as a national hero by all Canadians as well as all skating fans around the world, for his courage and determination to compete notwithstanding his disability.
In August of 1998, this performance was recognized by the Governor General of Canada in winning the Meritorious Service Cross. The Governor General announced that Elvis has been named the sole recipient of the Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross for outstanding service to Canada. Later this year, he will receive the silver Greek cross in recognition of deed or activity performed in an outstanding professional manner or of an uncommonly high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honour to Canada.
This award recognized the high level of professionalism at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games despite a painful groin injury.
The citation states "his tremendous courage under such adversity won him a silver medal and demonstrated his indomitable spirit and dedication to the pursuit of excellence".

Also in 1998, Elvis was chosen as the winner of the Gillette World Champion for his on-the-field achievements and his off-the-field humanitarian contributions to the community and his charitable involvements.
On July 1, 1998, Elvis was asked by the CBC to co-host the Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa. This was a one hour special on the lawn of the Parliament Buildings, and attended by over one hundred thousand patriotic Canadians. Elvis' performance received rave reviews and was the highest rated Canada Day special of all time.

In December, 1998, Elvis starred in the Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas Angel seen on NBC with Dorothy Hamil. More recently, Elvis had a starring role with Michelle Kwan in a Disney Skating Special, which was seen in February of 1999.

In 2000, Elvis won the Gold Medal at the 2000 Canadian Figure Skating Championships and went on to win a further Gold Medal at the ISU Four Continents. He also received a Silver Medal at the 2000 World Figure Skating Championships.

In 2002, Elvis won the Gold Medal at the 2002 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, making him a Seven-Time Canadian Champion. Elvis finished 8th at the Olympic Games and then announced his retirement from amateur figure skating.

Elvis has continued to participate in many skating shows across Canada and the United States. He also joined the cast of Danny DeVito's ‘Death to Smoochy' where he doubled for Robin Williams as well as doing some choreography for this movie. Elvis also joined the cast of David Foley's Christmas Special currently entitled ‘The True Meaning of Christmas Specials' which will air Christmas, 2002.

Elvis was a commentator for CTV/TSN for the Men's Figure Skating competitions at the 2003 World Figure Skating Championships in Washington, D.C.

In summary Elvis is a Three-time World Champion, Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist and Seven-Time Canadian Champion. After Elvis' competitive skating ended, Elvis has been extremely active in performing in many skating shows across Canada and the U.S. Most recently, Elvis embarked on a singing and acting career in which he had a leading role as DJ Vince Fontaine in the stage performance of Grease. He combines athletic talent, character, intelligence and a deep commitment to his continued involvement in many charities and communities. He is considered by most Canadians as a role model and a national hero for his courage and his integrity. (courtesy of http://www.elvisstojko.net/bio.html )

Christine Nesbitt
Christine Nesbitt is an Olympic, World and World Cup Champion.

Christine started in short track speed skating at age 12 but after being accepted to the University of Calgary she decided to give long track a try. She earned a spot on the National Team in 2005 and won the Canadian Long Track "Rising Star Award" in part on the strength of her results in the 2005 World Championships.

At her first Olympics in 2006 she helped set an Olympic record time and won a Silver medal in the team pursuit. Also during that season, Christine won her first World Cup medal.

During the 2007 season, Christine reached the podium nine times, capturing five silver and two bronze medals in the 1000m and 1500m distances, and two silver medals in team pursuit. At the end of the season, her World Cup rankings were 4th in the 1500m and 7th in the 1000m.

In 2008 Christine earned her first World Cup gold medal with a win in the 1500m. During the season she had 12 podium finishes, amassing 2 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze World Cup medals. Although suffering an injury before the final World Cup meet,

she ended the season ranked 2nd in the 1500m and 6th in the 1000m. At the 2008 All Round Championships she won a gold medal in the 500m, a bronze medal in the 1500m, placed 5th in the 3000m and 9th in the 5000m, and had a final rank of 4th overall.

The 2009 World Cup season opened with a gold medal in the 1000m race. She had three 1000m gold medal performances during the Fall World Cup races, and ended a successful racing season with 11 podium finishes including 3 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals. She ranked first in 1000m World Cup competitions, thus capturing the 1000m World Cup title. Christine ended the season ranked third in the 1500m.

Richmond BC hosted the 2009 World Championships where Christine won gold medals in the 1000m and Team Pursuit races, and a bronze medal in the 1500m.

At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Christine won the Gold medal in the 1000m event.