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Canadian Hockey Player Jocelyne Larocque Apologizes for Taking off Silver Medal

Canada ice hockey star Jocelyne Larocque has issued an apology after she removed her silver medal following her team's loss to the United States in the Winter Olympics final.

The Canadians were left heartbroken after the defeat to their bitter rivals, as they lost in a shootout with the teams tied 2-2 after overtime.

Following the game, Larocque was seen taking off her silver medal and has received some criticism for the action.

As shared by Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star, she has since explained her decision to do so:

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.