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Kenji and Mathu take out the hockey program that they bought at
the game. They learn that Canada's National Men's Team was founded
in 1963. Also, they learn about Canada’s success in the 2002 Salt
Lake City Olympic Games when they won the gold medal after defeating
team USA 5 – 2.
Mathu: I bet I know something that you don’t know.
Kenji: What’s that?
Mathu: Women’s hockey didn’t become a full Olympic sport
until the Olympics in Nagano back in 1998. I was there to see the
game. Team Canada brought home a silver metal.
Kenji: Of course I knew that. I myself was at the 2002
Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City when team Canada beat team USA
in the gold medal game. It was incredible!
Mathu: I really can’t wait to see this game. It’s going
to be so exciting.
Kenji: Say, what’s the difference between a slap shot
and a wrist shot in hockey?
Mathu: Well, a slap shot is mostly technique that comes
from a weight transfer. It is faster than a wrist shot. The wrist
shot is favourable among hockey players because it does not require
any wind-up, it is easier to control, and it makes for a more accurate
shot.
Kenji: Look, the players are now taking shots on goal.
Let’s watch.
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