Premier Congratulates Nova Scotia Athletes

Premier Darrell Dexter today, Feb. 28, congratulated Nova Scotia's Sidney Crosby and Team Canada for winning the gold medal in men's hockey at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

"Today's gold-medal hockey game will go down in Olympic history as one of the most memorable," said Premier Dexter of the win that secured a Winter Olympic world record 14th gold medal for Canada. Mr. Crosby scored the winning goal in overtime.

"I want to congratulate Sidney once again for making Nova Scotia, and indeed Canada, proud."

Premier Dexter also recognized Olympic snow boarder Sarah Conrad for her performance at the Games.

Dexter said that Ms. Conrad and Mr. Crosby are exceptional athletes who have inspired us and who are role models for thousands of people from across this province.

Premier Dexter also congratulated the organizers of the 2010 Games for their efforts in hosting an exceptional event.

"Hundreds of volunteers from across Nova Scotia made their way to Vancouver to help put on a show for the world and they to deserve to be recognized," said the premier.

"These Games have united this country and made us even prouder to be Canadian. My hat goes off to the organizers who put their heart and soul into making the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics a success."