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Kopitar clan represents nation's hockey pride

'Slovenian synchronicity' describes the near-perfect scenario for center Anze Kopitar as he prepares for his country's hockey debut at the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics with a huge dose of family pride.

Not only will National Hockey League star Kopitar spearhead his nation's bid for hockey glory in global sport's showpiece, he will do so with his father, Matjaz Kopitar, calling the shots as Slovenia's national team coach.