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Article: FAST AND FURIOUS ... ICE HOCKEY!
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- U.S. Kids
- Article date:
- December 1, 1998
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1998 Children's Better Health Institute. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Fast and furious, that's the way to play this all-action, go-getting game. Of course, the ice surface demands skating skill, too, from players who must be physically fit--and fearless--to engage in this most exciting of team sports.
GET YOUR SKATES ON!
These are not the same as speed skates and have different blades, so you'll need expert advice. But once you're set to go out on the ice, that's when the hard work begins. If you're planning to become an ice hockey player, you'll need plenty of skating practice. Remember, all the following are important: balance, speed, and being able to stop or change direction quickly and skate backwards!
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