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Norwood Native Takes Part In NHL All-Star Game
Norwood native Noah Hanifin of the Carolina Hurricanes was on the ice Sunday for the NHL's All-Star Game.
NORWOOD, MA — It was a big weekend for Norwood native Noah Hanifin, who took part in his first NHL All-Star Game Sunday.
The defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes took part in the annual game as a member of the Metropolitan Division All-Stars. Unlike other sports, the annual showcase of the NHL's best features 20-minute 3-on-3 matches between four teams of divisional all-stars.
Unfortunately, the Metropolitan Division fell to the Atlantic Division 7-4. The Pacific Division beat the Atlantic Division in the final, 5-2. He spent 6:51 of the 20-minute minigame on the ice and had one shot on goal.
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The night before, Hanifin took part in the speed skating competition at the skills competition. His lap around the rink earned him a time of 14.317 seconds and seventh place among eight competitors. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers topped the competition, clocking a time of 13.454 seconds.
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