TORONTO -- Erin Mielzynski is not a fan of heights but she still tried diving from a 10-metre tower this summer. Leo Komarov Jersey . The Canadian skier also learned how to surf last spring and took on the waves along the Kananaskis River. Mountain biking is not her forte but she was determined to give that a try too. She calls it "fear training." The slalom specialist is hoping that pushing herself outside her comfort zone during the off-season will help make her more mentally prepared on the slopes. "Our sport has to do with a lot of fear," she said Tuesday at a ski team availability. "Theres fear standing at the start. Fear of not doing enough, fear of the speed. I mean, its fast." Mielzynski, 23, competed at the 2010 Vancouver Games and has two World Cup podium appearances on her resume. In March 2012, she became the first Canadian since Betsy Clifford in 1971 to win a World Cup womens slalom race. She added a World Cup silver last season and has a shot to make a podium appearance at next years Sochi Olympics. Mielzynski hopes that fear training will help her stay calm and focused when the pressure is heightened during competition. "Its just about pushing your limits," she said. "Do one thing a day that scares you and if not, then maybe do two the next day. I think thats really important because it keeps you guessing, keeps you pushing and keeps the love of the sport alive." Mielzynski, who trains for five hours each day, felt invigorated after trying new things in the off-season. "When Im going down fast and Im avoiding rocks and things, I have to be so aware of what Im doing," she said. "Even though the fear is there and the heart rate is high, I still have to be aware. And thats the same with skiing. "The gates are coming at me so fast and I have to be aware." Mielzynski, from Guelph, Ont., competed in the season-opening giant slalom event last week in Austria but didnt advance to the second run. It was not her specialty event and she had a late start, but she still found it to be a valuable experience. She was also pleased that her mindset improved before the race and during the competition. "It seemed like training and thats what Ive been striving for for the last two years in a race," she said. "Although my results didnt show what I wanted them to, it was nice to stand in the start and (now I) feel confident going into the next races." Shes learning to feel afraid and to make sure its a positive thing. "Theres always an element of fear," she said. "It should be there. If youre totally comfortable, its not right. But you can learn ways to get around it. "Sometimes its not thinking so much, its just getting in the start, pushing out of it and dealing with whatever you have to deal with." Nazem Kadri Jersey . 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Toronto at BC There is a part of me that wants Toronto to win just because the East needs to become more respectable as the playoffs approach. The Argos first half of the game against Calgary last week was nothing short of magnificent for Toronto. Andre Durie was effective and made a difference and Ricky Ray was smooth and accurate in probably playing his best game/half game in the entire year. The defense was exceptionally aggressive too and took it to Calgary. What happened in the second half is still a bite of a mystery but I think it was more of Calgary waking up than Toronto being complacent and satisfied with a 29 point halftime lead. The Argos stay in Calgary all week to practice, so East-West time zone change will not matter. Good enough to beat BC? I would have to assess no, not this week. Kevin Glen knows "he is the man" with the Lions. He will embrace that challenge and run with it. Should be a good game but in the end - Lions. Edmonton at Hamilton The Ticats are 2-0 at Tim Hortons Field! After the Argos 13-12 win, the Ticats looked good in beating Saskatchewan 29-3. Better competition this week, with Mike Rielly an established CFL quarterback and who would ever take East over West at any time this year? I would! With a solid practice facility, meeting rooms, training room and everything that goes along with new, it may make an edge of difference. Maybe the single biggest determiner of success is how Hamilton handles Adarius Bowman. Edmonton has talent but the most talented player they have with the ball is Bowman. If he has a 10 catch game then Edmonton wins big. The first game was way back in Week 2, when Zach Collaros was knocked out by Odell Willis and the final score ended at 28-24. Can thee Ticats get their just revenge? Yes they can. Mats Sundin Jersey. Hamilton over Edmonton. Calgary at Montreal Drew Tate will start in this one as Bo Levi Mitchell repairs his knee and ankle. You know Tate will be ready to go and is in a perfect situation, as John Cornish is playing exceptional as a running back right now. When you have the support that Tate has, then the key is not to be the hero. Just follow the game plan and good things will happen. That is what Tate will do and that is what I think will happen -- good things. For Edmonton, game number four for Jonathan Crompton. His improvement is critical but will be taking on the leagues top defense so it will be a test. But most likely no Charleston Hughes. Calgary will come into this one confident and should be. Down one half by 29 to come back to win by seven against the Argos last week? You should be confident. Tates enthusiasm to perform and win will make an ordinary road game in September an event to win. Calgary over Montreal. Ottawa at Saskatchewan Dangerous game for the Riders. They may be coming off a loss and back home but Ottawa is coming off the bye week and will look at this game as the beginning of a new season. Anthony Allen, Jerome Messam and if Will Ford is healthy, could all have productive games. Ottawa has had trouble stopping running backs this year and Saskatchewan has three good ones. Henry Burris has to make the next eight games his best too, as he wants to be back next year. He has not had a great year but I do wonder what quarterback would with a team as new as Ottawa. Am I calling for an upset as Otawa goes into Regina and does what Hamilton did last Sunday? No. Lets be real. Tino Sunseri will get better this week compared to last week and Saskatchewan must keep pushing for at least one home field playoff win . I think the game will be close, as Ottawa has had their moments, but just moments. Saskatchewan pulls away in the fourth. Riders. ' ' '