Changes in Professional Hockey

職業冰球的變動


Introduction

This report talks about new players and managers in hockey teams.

本報告將探討冰球隊中的新球員與經理。

Main Body

The Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks traded players and draft picks. The Boston Bruins want a new player named Jordan Spence to help their defense.

水牛城開拓者與聖荷西鯊魚隊交換了球員與選秀權。波士頓棕熊隊希望簽下一名名為 Jordan Spence 的新球員來強化防守。

In Detroit, Dylan Larkin wants to go to a new team. The manager, Steve Yzerman, wants a good deal for this trade.

在底特律,Dylan Larkin 想要加盟新球隊。經理 Steve Yzerman 希望能為這次交易取得有利的條件。

Sweden wants their national team to be better. They asked Nicklas Lidstrom to help them work with NHL players.

瑞典希望其國家隊能表現得更好。他們邀請 Nicklas Lidstrom 協助他們與 NHL 球員進行合作。

David Legwand talked about the Nashville Predators. He says the team was strong in the past because the leaders had good rules.

David Legwand 談到了納許維爾掠奪者隊。他表示該隊過去表現強勁,是因為領導層制定了良好的規則。

Conclusion

Hockey teams are changing players and leaders to win more games.

冰球隊透過更換球員與領導層,以期贏得更多比賽。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful word for beginners: Want.

It describes a desire or a goal. It is a simple way to say what someone needs to happen.

Look at these examples:

  • The Bruins want a new player.
  • Dylan Larkin wants to go to a new team.
  • Steve Yzerman wants a good deal.

Quick Rule:

  • I / You / We / They \rightarrow want
  • He / She / It \rightarrow wants (add an 's')

Simple Use: Person + want(s) + Thing \rightarrow I want coffee. Person + want(s) + to + Action \rightarrow He wants to win.

Vocabulary Learning

report (n.)
A piece of writing that gives information about a subject.
Example:I read a report about the new hockey players.
traded (v.)
To give something to someone and get something else back.
Example:The two teams traded their best players.
defense (n.)
The part of a team that stops the other team from scoring.
Example:The team needs a strong defense to win the game.
deal (n.)
An agreement between two people or groups.
Example:The manager wants a good deal for the player.
national (adj.)
Relating to a whole country.
Example:He plays for the national team of Sweden.
strong (adj.)
Having a lot of power or ability.
Example:The team was very strong last year.
Practice A2 words in a crossword