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08-25-2014, 11:08 AM
#122
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 5,039
I'm trying to do that. Unfortunately, to play in the NHL, you have to be really good. There's always hope.
08-25-2014, 01:50 PM
#123
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Square root of the variance and average of the variation
Posts: 1,602
You also have to be born in January, February, or March according to the book, "Outliers." (actually statistically correct - the overwhelming majority of NHL players are born in those months.) Because of the cutoff for hockey age in Canada the guys born in those months are bigger and faster than the rest and hence get noticed and get the extra attention and coaching. Validating the point that skill as well as luck and timing play a role - much like becoming a Captain at a major airline. I'm a May baby. No hope for me!
