And what did Thomas Hickey do? Not much, according to the statistics – he earned just a single assist in seven games. But what the cold, hard numbers don't take into account is the character, poise, and work ethic Hickey displayed every time he took to the ice.
There are no statistics to measure such traits, which is a pity because Hickey, an 18-year-old defenceman who plays for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League, was one of Canada's unsung heroes in the Czech Republic.
Not that he's at all concerned about his more high-profile teammates garnering the majority of the headlines.
Golden Boy: Thomas Hickey (CBC.ca) 
