Corey Crawford is learning quickly that there are no breaks when you’re a goaltender for Team Canada, especially not during one of the team’s practices.When might you take a little breather as a goaltender? When Sidney Crosby or Steven Stamkos is coming down during a 2-on-1? When Jonathan Toews has a breakaway? When Drew Doughty is preparing to unload a rocket slap shot from the circle?
The better question might be — who’s the hardest to face?”All of them,” Crawford said with a laugh. “It’s pretty tough. … We’ve done a lot of system stuff so far, but still it’s great to be on the ice with that much talent and skill.”
Crawford is relishing the chance to play for Team Canada for the first time since becoming the Hawks’ starting goaltender in the 2010-11 season and winning two Stanley Cups.It has been an uphill climb for Crawford to …