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KERAVA, Finland - Canadas national womens team has arrived in Finland for the 2012 Four Nations Cup, taking place Nov. 6-10 in Kerava and Tikkurila. Canada looks to reclaim the gold medal after suffering a 4-3 shootout loss to the United States in the gold medal game at the 2011 Four Nations Cup in Nyköping, Sweden. Canada last won the Four Nations Cup in 2010, defeating the U.S. 3-2 in overtime.  Before the puck drops on the 17th annual tournament, Canada will take on Finland in an exhibition game on Sunday at Helsinki Arena. The 2012 Four Nations Cup kicks off Tuesday with Canada playing Finland and Sweden playing the United States. Canadas roster for the 2012 Four Nations Cup is made up of 23 players, including three goaltenders, seven defencemen and 13 forwards, who were selected following Canadas National Womens Team September Camp/Fall Festival, which took place  Sept. 22-29 in Calgary, Alta. The 2012 Four Nations Cup will bring together four top womens hockey countries in the world - Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States. Canadas National Womens Team has won the gold medal at the event 12 times, and has claimed silver on four occasions. The 2012 Four Nations Cup will serve as an evaluation opportunity for Canadas National Womens Team coaching staff and Hockey Canada scouting staff for the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Womens World Championship in Ottawa, Ont., and 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Wholesale NBA Jerseys . Dawn raids on Monday resulted in 14 arrests -- including Lazio captain Stefano Mauri -- to bring the total number of suspects arrested to about 50 since last year. Wholesale Jerseys China . 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Hes always been a guy considered to have top-notch athleticism and talent but some immaturity. The light is finally coming on for him and is it ever. Hes made some electrifying dunks and hes playing with nice energy. Hes opening some eyes and finally showing the promise that was projected for him. In the market for a wing player? Hes helping his value every time he goes out there and competes at a high level. Can he keep it up? Hes got the talent but the big concern is if you give him the money and a little security, will he slip back into the lousy habits of the past? Risk vs. reward move for a GM, thats for sure. Sure is an inexact science, isnt it!! 2.  Louis Amundson (Pacers) - With the health issues of Jeff Foster and his ultimate retirement, there was concern in Indy where the Pacers would find second unit energy and grit beyond Tyler Hansborough. Well, theyve found it with this guy. Hes a high flyer who has bounced around the NBA but has earned the respect of fans in every city he plays in with his dunks, rebounding prowess and willingness to give up his body for the cause on all the hustle plays. Good pickup for them and hes carved out a solid niche with their backups. Love the hairstyle. 3. James Harden (Thunder) - Every time I watch him in person, I grow more impressed with his temperament and his game. Very cerebral and intelligent player. Plays at a controlled speed and makes aall the plays.dddddddddddd Very good all-around player. Best Sixth Man in the NBA and can start on any team in the league. Simply put, hes legit. My hat is off to GM Sam Presti for this pick. He plays the game like a 12-year veteran and I love his savvy. Winner. 4. Alan Anderson (Raptors) - If he keeps making shots and playing with the determination that hes shown so far, hes going to have a team to play for among the 30 NBA teams next season. Seizing the opportunity by playing within the offensive system and getting his high percentage shots and his defence is respectable. Competes hard and is hungry. Fun time of year to watch these 10-day guys come up and lay it all out there. Wish a bunch of guys that are on multi-year deals played as hard. Another example why teams are hesitant to give long-term deals to players when you can find a guy off the scrap heap and hell give you almost as much as the guys youre paying significant money on a lengthy contract. On the back end of your roster, its about finding value players who can contribute and not cost you lots in dollars and years. Good for him, hes giving himself a chance to get a look at a camp in the fall. At 29 years old, the clock is ticking and this is it. We need more hungry players in the league. Too many comfortable guys. 5. Byron Mullens (Bobcats) - Big men develop late and this is an example of it. Getting a chance playing for an awful team and making the best of the opportunity. Pretty mobile guy who runs well with decent hands. OK face-up game and adequate post skills. Willing to mix it up on the boards and plays with solid energy. Even bad teams need someone to score and get rebounds so the numbers can be deceptive. Yet, to get numbers, youve got to be somewhat capable. Hes taken advantage of a pathetic Bobcats team and earned his minutes and produced; gotta respect that. ' ' '