Piper, Cherie (1981–)
Piper, Cherie (1981–)
Canadian ice-hockey player. Born June 29, 1981, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada; dau. of Alan and Christine Piper; attended Dartmouth College.
Forward, won a team gold medal at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002) and a team gold medal at Torino Olympics (2006).
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