Canadian coach Spott has late father on mind By TERRY KOSHAN, QMI Agency

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There was no hesitation for Steve Spott.

He'll have a few people in particular on his mind as he guides Canada into battle at the 2013 world junior championship in Ufa, Russia.

One is his late father, Martin.