Zdeno Chara, one of the best defensemen in the game today, shattered the record for hardest shot in the past three years, recording a 108.8 MPH slap shot at the 2012 NHL All Star Game. The evidence doesn’t lie as we saw a record breaking all-star game this year, where both teams combined for 29 goals in one game. This goes to show that the innovations made to equipment such as the stick has allowed players to become even better at scoring. Although the stick is seen to be the most innovated piece of equipment throughout hockey history, skates are not far behind. Stability and stride length must have improved exponentially with the changes to the skate and advances that have been
Who is “The Great One?” For many years, Canada’s own, Wayne Gretzky, has been considered the greatest player to ever play the fast paced game of hockey. Gretzky has made his name familiar in every National Hockey League (NHL) record book during his illustrious twenty one year career. Years of NHL play have come and gone and his name still sits triumphant amongst many. However, tables have been turning the last few years as Sydney Crosby, another young Canadian player, has stepped into the spotlight and taken the professional league by storm. Records have been set by both of these talented phenomenons, but who in the end will take the title of “The Great One,” young active Sydney Crosby or the retired hockey hero Wayne Gretzky?
“When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.” Gretzky’s mind set of hockey quickly had him playing with boys much older than him. In 1978, at age 17, he was signed a contract to the WHA Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA join up with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for the Edmonton Oilers and was in the NHL by the age of 20. Wayne Gretzky is important to Canada in many different ways.
Muscle function in babies is very limited because their motor cortexes are so underdeveloped, but as they age they begin to learn new functions. The motor cortex area in the brain is the part of the brain that is responsible for muscle memory, and it develops as we continue to grow and do more things. The brain is constantly growing to meet the demands of new tasks. Wayne Gretzky was a hockey player known for his extremely fast shot. A Canadian neurologist tested him, and it was determined that Gretzky had the quickest reflexes that he’d ever measured.
Because of this, Canadians respected him a lot which also supported him to do more contributions for this country. In addition, Laurier served the country for 15 years as the Prime Minister of Canada. He was also the leader of the Canadian Liberal Party which was established by him. Sir Wilfrid Laurier attracted my attention a lot because he was a gritty person when he was only a teenager, he was also a modest politician and he did many contributions for education. Laurier was born to a poor family but he always worked hard and he was a really gritty child
Eric Beauregard Tutor: Melisa Brittain ENGL255 July 27, 2015 Canadian Hockey System While hockey in Canada has changed over the years, the question of whether or not it has been improved differs depending on who you ask. Hockey Canada has continued to implement different strategies in order to keep Canada progressing. While some people don’t agree with certain aspects of the hockey program in Canada, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Canada is one of the best hockey nations in the world. From the youth programs to the professional levels, hockey in Canada is as strong as ever and continues to dominate on a global stage. Children in Canada are introduced to hockey at a very young age.
BOBBY ORR BIOGRAPHY By: Luca Esposito For many, the greatest hockey player the National Hockey League (NHL) has ever seen is a Canadian born legend. The “Magic Number 4”, Bobby Orr, was a star player in the NHL in the late 1960’s to the mid 1970’s. His achievements and defining moments as a hockey player continue to be highlighted and discussed today and will forever be honoured in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Robert Gordon Orr (Bobby Orr) was born March 20th, 1948 in the town of Parry Sound, Ontario. From a very young age, Bobby Orr started skating and quickly demonstrated a passion for hockey.
Disi Kou ESL 201 05/15/2015 Rebecca Beck The Matthew Effect Gladwell presents how successful individuals are a product of opportunity and social advantages that generate more success. He applies the concept of the Matthew Effect to the junior Canadian hockey league to explain how these players become successful at playing hockey: “It is those who are successful, in other words, who are most likely to be given the kinds of special opportunities that lead to further success. It’s the rich who get the biggest tax breaks. It’s the best students who get the best teaching and most attention. And it’s the biggest nine- and ten-year-olds who get the most coaching and practice.
Mas, de repente, acontece: seu filho sorri e voc tem certeza de que no coincidncia. um momento especial, mesmo que a noite anterior tenha sido dificlima.. QB Johnson believes the offense has the most firepower since he's been in Missoula, with RBs Canada and Van and WRs Henderson and Jones ready to fill the stat sheet. The defensive line is quite stacked with a first team All American in Wagenmann lining up alongside the likes of fellow DE Holmes and DT Takai. But there's really no replacing last year's trio of starting linebackers, although the instinctive Kose could be a surprise with more playing
Hockey is more competitive than Soccer Intro Anywhere you go, from Canada to Australia, everyone has heard about soccer and knows what it is. Soccer is the most internationally played sport that brings together so many people to cheer and support for their favourite teams. As well, the amount of soccer fans is enormous which raises the competition between teams and the sport. FIFA has well over 200 teams worldwide, and earns the most revenue from matches and merchandise. FIFA has the most teams and divisions that each carry over 2 playoffs and trophies.