Jake Sanderson

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jake-sanderson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jake Sanderson born?July 8, 2002
2. What nationality was Jake Sanderson?Canadian-American
3. What was Jake Sanderson's job?Ottawa Senators
4. What is the NHL draft position?Selected 5th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
5. What is the player position?Defenseman
6. Who is Jake Sanderson?Jake Sanderson is a young hockey player who plays defense for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL. He was born on July 8, 2002.

NHL Entry Draft: An annual event where National Hockey League teams select eligible young ice hockey players to join their organizations, shaping future rosters.
Defenseman: A player in ice hockey whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring and to facilitate the transition of play from defense to offense.
Ottawa Senators: A professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division.
Hockey IQ: A player's understanding of the game, including their ability to read plays, anticipate opponents, and make effective decisions on the ice.