Eugenie Bouchard, from Montreal, returns to Shelby Rogers, of the United States, during first round play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament Tuesday August 5, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Social media have become as much a part of sports fandom as chicken wings, jerseys and watching the big game with friends. Here's a look at 10 must-follow Twitter sports personalities of 2015.
Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97), hockey player
A forward with the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters, Connor McDavid will be the cornerstone of Canada's offence at the world junior hockey championship in Toronto and Montreal this winter. What's more, the 17-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., is favoured to go first overall in the NHL draft this June.
Eugenie Bouchard (@geniebouchard), tennis player
Eugenie Bouchard captured the country's attention with her breakout season in 2014, making the Wimbledon final and surging into the WTA's top 10 player rankings.
Rachel Homan (@RHoman89), curler
The defending champion skip at the Tournament of Hearts, Rachel Homan is the only entry to have qualified for 2015's national women's curling championship so far.
Don Cherry (@CoachsCornerCBC), TV commentator
Love him or hate him, there's no denying that when Don Cherry speaks, people listen. Best known for his Coach's Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada, the TV commentator and former NHL coach also posts lengthy rants on Twitter.
Meagan Duhamel (@mhjd_85), pairs figure skater
Meagan Duhamel and partner Eric Radford earned a silver medal at the Sochi Olympics, but are set for more success in 2015. Unlike most Olympic-level figure skaters, Duhamel and Radford have opted to keep skating this season, giving them a chance to win several more medals.
Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20), baseball player
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired all-star third baseman Josh Donaldson in a November trade with the Oakland Athletics for Canadian infielder Brett Lawrie and a handful of prospects. This spring he'll undoubtedly be a key piece of the Blue Jays' run at the American League East title.
DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan), basketball player
The passion of Raptors fans caught the attention of the NBA last spring during the playoffs, with #WeTheNorth becoming a rallying cry. All-star guard DeMar DeRozan has helped lead the Raptors to the hottest start to a season in franchise history, setting the stage for a return to the playoffs.
Curt Harnett (@curtharnett), chef de mission
Curt Harnett rose to fame at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics when he won silver in cycling's 1,000-metre time trial event. He followed that up by winning Olympic bronze in 1992 and 1996 in the match sprint. This summer, however, Harnett will be tackling a new role as Canada's chef de mission for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.
Christine Sinclair (@sincy12), soccer player
Christine Sinclair is arguably the best women's soccer player in the world and Canada's striker in international competition. She'll be leading the national team this June and July as Canada hosts the women's World Cup.
Phil (CM Punk) Brooks (@CMPunk), mixed martial artist
Retired professional wrestler CM Punk was signed by the UFC in December despite having no experience as a mixed martial artist. Punk will try his hand in the Octagon some time in late 2015.