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The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are less than 100 days away. USAHockey.com will bring you new content throughout the leadup to the Games and during the competition. Check back each Monday for articles, statistics and more as we prepare alongside the U.S. men's and women's ice hockey teams.

This week: Q&A with USA Hockey's Michele Amidon

Coming next Monday: Q&A with forward Karen Thatcher

Last week:Q&A with USA Hockey's Jim Johannson
Brianne McLaughlin took unlikely path to Team USA

Girls tourney banquet draws Olympic stars For a few moments, even the chattiest among the throng of teen girls were struck silent at the sight of three stars of Olympic hockey. It was a special evening, a chance for girls who love to play hockey to meet Olympian and current U.S. National team member Caitlin Cahow, former Canadian Olympian Manon Rheaume and U.S. National team coach/Olympian Mark Johnson. More Women's Team features

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U.S. Women's National Team member Angela Ruggiero (Simi Valley, Calif.) was nominated for the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The three-time Olympian (1998, 2002, 2006) joins 52 other athletes as nominees for the national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. Fans can vote for Angela by text messaging STAR36 to 55333, or online by clicking here. Voting ends Nov. 15.

Team USA netminder Jessie Vetter (Cottage Grove, Wis.) was today named the Sportswoman of the Year at the Women's Sports Foundation's 30th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Vetter, who was recognized for her accomplishments with both the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team and the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team, is the first ice hockey player to receive the international award, which is determined via fan vote.

 Jessie Vetter's year in pictures