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1. What are your impressions of the movie? First of all, I like those kind of movies because the principal theme is about a sport and I am an athlete. I think the story is a bit too short and doesn't have enough action to keep the viewer's attention. Also, I liked how it showed us the efforts an athlete puts into his sport. It's a good image of what an young athlete gets through in a normal day.

2. What do you understand in this story? I understand that Danny is sport-study student who tries to improve his hockey skills and puts a lot of efforts in his sport. He wakes up really early to practice what has difficulty with in hockey. Danny also has a role-model in his development. I understand that being in a sport-study program involves a lot of sacrifices and you have to be well-organized. Waking up early
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How does Danny’s day relate to one of your day as a player? Danny's day looks a lot like of my days. I wake up really early to train in the morning just like Danny does. Later, I study for a few hours at home because I do home-school and it's basically the same for Danny who is at school. After being done with my study, it's time for my group training. A few days a week, after my practices, I go to the gym to workout or I practice my serve. I always have to stretch after any efforts. Danny also does extra practice(when he was working his slapshot). Then, I go back home, I eat with my family, take my shower and go back studying before going to bed. I don't have much free-time and I am sure neither does Danny.

4. What part does Ken Daneyko plays in this short movie? What role or purpose does he play for Danny? Ken Daneyko is Danny's role model. He motivate Danny to train harder by giving him the right example. Ken gives Danny tips to help him in his development. Danny tries to emulate Ken by doing the same trainings as him. Also, Ken is a source of motivation for Danny. Danny can see the result of Ken's hard work. Ken is now playing as a

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