Nathan MacKinnon

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Nathan MacKinnon born?September 1, 1995
2. Where was Nathan MacKinnon born?Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
3. What is the team?Colorado Avalanche
4. What is the position?Centre
5. Why is Nathan MacKinnon known for being fast?He has almost supernatural speed that lets him move from defense to offense quickly, leaving defenders behind.
6. How did Nathan MacKinnon become a star?He was chosen first overall in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche and has since scored many goals and led his team.

Forechecking: Aggressively pressuring the opposing team's defensemen in their own zone to force turnovers.
Puck-handling: The skill of controlling and maneuvering the hockey puck with the stick.
Hockey IQ: A player's understanding of the game, including strategy, positioning, and decision-making.
Odd-man Rush: An offensive attack where the attacking team has more players than the defending team.