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Denny Morrisons silver medal performance in the mens 1,000 metre speed skating medal nearly didnt happen. After falling during the Canadian Olympic team trails, Morrison missed earning a place in the event. But on Tuesday, fellow Canadian Gilmore Junio gave up his spot in the race, saying that to have Morrison compete would be "in the best interest of the team." "When he rang me, I thought he was pulling my leg," said Morrison, of Junios decision. "Why would he do it unless he was injured? The coaches knew but decided he was the one to tell me. "We were at Canada Olympic House with our families and when it came from the horses mouth, it was a moment I will never forget." As Morrison stepped onto the podium following the race, Junios decision must have seemed clairvoyant. Morrison skated against 500m champion, Michel Mulder of the Netherlands, and finished in a time of one minute 08.43 seconds. The Canadian slotted into second place, with six of the top skaters remaining. One by one, each of the remaining athletes failed to earn a podium spot. "I called it, so it feels good to be a prophet," Junio told CBC Sports. "A lot of kudos goes to this guy [Morrison] because he made it happen." I feel like getting my medal and cutting it in half because he deserves it Morrison credits Junios help — not just in giving up the spot — but for his hard work as a training partner. "Hes been helping me with my openers for the last four years," said Morrison of Junio. "I opened 16.6 today. Its my fastest opener in six years time, and I never would have gotten this medal without having those openers, and guys like Gilmore and Jamie Gregg, and of course giving his spot up for me. "After what [Junio] did, it made it even more special. Giving up your spot is unprecedented. I feel like getting my medal and cutting it in half because he deserves it." Junio was watching from the stands as his friend and teammate took to the ice to race. Junio yelled even louder as subsequent athletes failed to beat Morrisons time. "I was literally shaking and couldnt stay focused," said Junio "I was definitely breathing hard, and I kind of lost my voice because I was cheering so hard. It was definitely worth it." Morrison will compete in the mens 1,500, Feb. 15, 2014. Nike Air Max Nederland Bestellen . Gaborik was acquired in a trade with Columbus on Wednesday and skated on the top line with centre Anze Kopitar and right-winger Justin Williams. "We created some things," said Gaborik, who logged 16:38 of ice time. Air Max Schoenen Sale . PAUL, Minn. http://www.airmaxsalenederland.com/. -- Joe Thornton scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:39 left in regulation to help the San Jose Sharks overcome a two-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Thursday night. Air Max Goedkoop Online . - Titans quarterback Jake Locker will miss the rest of the season with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, leaving Tennessee trying to rally with Ryan Fitzpatrick. Air Max Shop Nederland . The result was a game-winning, power-play goal. Chiasson snapped a third-period tie and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory on Monday night.Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Jordan Leopold from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a fifth- round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. Leopold had appeared in seven games this season with the Blues and failed to register a point. He had a hand injury last season and notched a goal with five assists in just 27 games. The Blues acquired Leopold from Buffalo in a March 2013 trade. He signed a two-year contract in July 2013 to remain with the Blues. We want to thank Jordan for his hard work and dedication while in SSt.dddddddddddd. Louis, said Blues general manager Doug Armstrong in a statement Saturday. Jordan is a true professional, and we wish him and his family the best of luck in the future. In addition to the Blues and Sabres, Leopold has also played for Florida, Pittsburgh, Colorado and Calgary in a well-traveled, 12-year career. He has 66 goals and 144 assists for 210 points in 659 NHL games. The 34-year-old Minnesota native won the Hobey Baker Award as the top collegiate hockey player with the University of Minnesota in the spring of 2002. ' ' '