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Team GBs success at Rio 2016 has seen the British Olympic Association (BOA) and the triumphant womens hockey team recognised with awards.The BOA was named the most successful national Olympic committee of the year, and the gold-winning hockey side landed the team of the year award, at an awards ceremony staged by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) in Doha, Qatar.The Team GB squad claimed 67 Olympic Games medals, two more than the team won with home advantage four years previously, and enough to finish second on the medal table. BOA chairman Lord Coe said: It is a huge honour for Team GB to receive the ANOC award for the most successful NOC of Rio 2016. This adds to what has already been a memorable year for Team GB. WATCH: Womens hockey heroines WATCH: Team GBs hockey heroines reflect on Rio Olympic gold medal Tonight offers us the opportunity to reflect on the 2016 Olympic Games and the remarkable 67 medals won by Team GB.That feat created history as we became the first nation ever to win more medals at a Games immediately after hosting, surpassing our achievement of 65 medals at London 2012.The unexpected hockey gold medal was secured with victory over the Netherlands in the final, when Hollie Webb scored the winning penalty. Hollie Webb poses with the award for the Best Female Team of Rio 2016: Team GB Hockey Team GBs womens hockey team are thrilled to be the recipients of the ANOC womens team of the year award, said Webb.It has been an unbelievable year for us, returning home from Rio as Olympic champions and to be the first ever GB womens hockey team to win Olympic gold was an amazing feeling and an achievement we are all incredibly proud of.Also See:Christie sets new world markSki star Vonn breaks armSiobhan dives into Soccer AMLive on SkyThiago Silva Paris Saint-Germain Jersey . The Canadian squad, skipped by Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, got on the board first with two in the second end, and followed that with two more apiece in the fourth and sixth ends. Neymar Jersey . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. http://www.parissaintgermainfcstore.com/Women-Kevin-Rimane-Paris-Saint-Germain-Jersey/ . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. Gianluigi Buffon Jersey . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Stanley NSoki Paris Saint-Germain Jersey . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement.CHICAGO -- The St. Louis Cardinals have placed first baseman Matt Adams on the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Randal Grichuk from Triple-A Memphis.Adams was scratched from the Cardinals lineup before Wednesdays game against Cincinnati with left shoulder inflammation. The DL stint is retroactive to Wednesday.Adams is hitting .249 with 12 home ruuns and 44 RBI in 95 games, including going 10 for 26 as a pinch-hitter.ddddddddddddThe 24-year-old Grichuk is hitting .213 in 84 games with the Cardinals this season. He was available for Thursday nights game at the Chicago Cubs. ' ' '