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CALGARY -- Hockey Canada gave Scott Salmond a promotion Friday, naming him vice-president of hockey operations and national teams. Wholesale USWNT Jerseys . The native of Creston, B.C., previously served as manager of high performance, director of mens national teams and most recently as senior director of hockey operations and mens national teams. Salmond takes over from Brad Pascall, who stepped down this month to take a position as assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames. "Hockey Canada is very fortunate to have Scott Salmond in place to take over as vice-president of hockey operations and mens national teams," Hockey Canada chief operating officer Scott Smith said in a statement. "In his role as senior director, he played a key role in supporting the vice-president in growing our high performance department and our teams through great success." Salmond originally joined Hockey Canada in 2001 after five years at BC Hockey. In his most recent role, Salmond assisted the vice-president in overseeing hockey operations for Canadas mens teams, the national junior team, under-18 and under-17 programs and the sledge team. "I would like to thank Hockey Canadas leadership group and the board of directors for entrusting me with this great opportunity and responsibility," said Salmond. "I look forward to working with everyone at Hockey Canada, our staff, branches and partners, in continuing to grow our high performance area and leading our teams to continued success on the international stage." Hockey Canada has yet to name a replacement for president Bob Nicholson, who stepped down May 31. Nicholson was recently named vice-chairman of Oilers Entertainment Group. Authentic USWNT Jerseys . The 48th-ranked Williams made her first appearance in Dubai since she won her second straight title here in 2010. Shed missed the last three years either because of injury or Sjogrens Syndrome. Red USWNT Jerseys . Beckham finished 2 for 4, adding a double in the first inning. Chicago has won eight of 12 to get back to .500 (27-27). The White Sox are 6-3 against Cleveland this season after losing 17 of 19 to their American League Central rival in 2013. Mike Aviles went 1 for 2 with a walk and drove in Clevelands run.Sam Burgess is back in the England rugby league squad, three years after his last appearance. England coach Wayne Bennett has named his first squad and Burgess is among the 24 players selected for this autumns Ladbrokes Four Nations and the upcoming Test against France.The 27-year-old Burgesss most recent appearance came in the 2013 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. Since then, he spent time playing rugby union, but his selection for Englands 2015 World Cup squad came in for criticism and he decided to return to rugby league after the tournament, joining South Sydney Rabbitohs.He will be joined in the squad by four uncapped players, St Helens duo Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival. Hull FCs Scott Taylor and Castleford Tigers half-back Luke Gale. Jonny Lomax could be set for an England debut And there are returns to the squad for Warrington Wolves Daryl Clark and Stefan Ratchford, South Sydney Rabbitohs forward George Burgess, Wigan Warriors centre Dan Sarginson and Widnes Vikings Kevin Brown.However, Wigans Sean OLoughlin, Sam Tomkins, and Dom Manfredi, and Warringtons Ben Currie all miss out due to injury.St Helens full-back Lomax is the surprise inclusion.The 26-year-old missed the first 11 weeks of the Super League season after undergoing a second knee reconstruction but played a major role in Saints surge during the second half of the year.Zak Hardaker, the 2015 Man of Steel who played in all three matches as England secured a Test series win over New Zealand last year, was not selected after losing his place at Leeds, while other notable absentees are Wigan scrum-half Matty Smith, St Helens hooker James Roby and Super League player of the year Danny Houghton of Hull FC.Bennett, said: Theres been a lot of competition for places this year and the players that have been picked are the ones we believe will stand up to the test of the competing nations. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Ivee always said that there wouldnt be too many changes when I arrived and there are plenty of guys in the squad who worked hard in last years International Series win against New Zealand and who have gone on and performed in 2016. USWNT Jerseys. To have Sam Burgess back is not just a boost for England but one for the international game. Having worked with him in the past, hes a great bloke to have around and have by your shoulder on the field.Injuries are part and parcel of the game and to lose players like OLoughlin, Tomkins and Currie isnt ideal but it does offer opportunities to others who have performed in the year and its good to see some new and returning faces in the squad. Coach Wayne Bennett says there has been plenty of competition for places England will take on France in Avignon on October 22 before their Four Nations campaign kicks off with a match against New Zealand on October 29.England squad for France Test and Ladbrokes Four Nations (professional club shown in brackets):John Bateman (Wigan Warriors), Kevin Brown (Widnes Vikings), George Burgess, Sam Burgess, Thomas Burgess (all South Sydney Rabbitohs), Daryl Clark (Warrington Wolves), Mike Cooper (Warrington Wolves / St George-Illwarra Dragons), Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors), Brett Ferres (Leeds Rhinos), Luke Gale (Castleford Tigers), James Graham (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs), Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos), Chris Hill (Warrington Wolves), Josh Hodgson (Canberra Raiders), Jonny Lomax (St Helens), Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield Giants), Mark Percival (St Helens), Stefan Ratchford (Warrington Wolves), Dan Sarginson (Wigan Warriors / Gold Coast Titans), Scott Taylor (Hull FC), Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos), Elliot Whitehead (Canberra Raiders), Gareth Widdop (St George Illawarra Dragons), George Williams (Wigan Warriors).You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. 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