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The whole sport knew they would be vying for first with Chock and Bates, a married couple that has skated together for more than a decade and in three previous Winter Games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

He has skated on the top line with center Nathan MacKinnon and winger Gabriel Landeskog.

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2022

“It’s still some depth perception stuff and obviously looking down and looking up,” said Hagelin, who has skated a few times in recent weeks.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2022

“We are competing hard at the net front,” said Crosby, who scored once and assisted twice in Game 4 and at times has skated circles around defenders.

From New York Times • May 10, 2022

Nobody has skated for so long here that it is a novelty.

From An American Politician by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)