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Special Ice Hockey Helps Players with Special Needs

By Voice of America, 08/27/12, 12:45PM MDT

Ice Hockey requires balance, hand-eye coordination, strength and stamina. When it comes to children in special needs, playing the game might be even more daunting. But some groups say that does not have to be the case. They say playing hockey can teach children important life skills. Voice of America’s June Soh has more.

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