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//__Hockey__// //By: Faith// Everyone is jazzed for the 2010 winter Olympics.Many spots are to take place in the 2010 Olympic such as skiing and snow boarding.But one of the most captivating sport is Ice hockey. Ice hockey was invented in Canada. The sport grew famous and is now their national sport. The first recognized team was McGill University hockey club formed in 1880. It was first declared a winter Olympic sport in 1908. The Olympic sport was dominated by Canada in its first day view in the Olympic games. Unfortunately in 1956 the Soviet Union claimed the gold. But the girls could not be left out. In 1992 Women's Ice hockey was approved as an Olympic sport. The sport is played in a three, twenty minute time period. If some one receives a penalty their team is sort handed for two minutes. Penalties include tripping, slashing, interference, etc. To participate in this sport you must wear elbow pads, gloves, helmet, shin guards, shoulder pads, skates, and a stick. To be a goalie you must have all that plus leg pads, a wide brim stick, catcher, and blocker. This years U.S.A Olympic hockey team is made up of professional NHL (National Hockey League) players. This years team includes Paul Stastny' Bobby Ryan, Joe Plavelski, Zach Parise, Phil Kessel, and Ryan Malone along with a few others not recognized in this article. The 2010 winter Olympics are bound to be a smash and wether it's Alpine skiing you fancy or Speed skating be sure you take a glance at Paul Stastny and the U.S.A winter Olympic team!