Watching the TSN highlights, with interviews from some of the Canadian medal hopefuls. The girls are so nervous and excited, for some of them it's their first show on the world stage of Women's Hockey. But Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick22) stands tall among them.  A spiritual and physical leader and mentor, Hayley can all but hold back her own excitement to play in one of the most high profile tournaments in Women's Hockey this decade!

And what could be taken from the tone that was set by the interviewed players? Only that our talent pool is so deep, and that the youth, excitement, energy and leadership are quite apparent in this years crop of Canadians.

This writer will most certainly induce that a 10th gold medal will be won in Virginia. The birthplace of hockey? The birthplace of a nation's pride. And our nation's hopes on the skills and work ethic of 20 women.