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201027 minGdocumentary

Just Another Job

201027 minGdocumentary

In Quebec City, the Quebec Nordiques, coached by Maurice Richard, prepare for their opening game in the World Hockey Association at the Quebec Coliseum.

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Channel: NFB

Just Another Job

2010• 27 minG

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In Quebec City, the Quebec Nordiques, coached by Maurice Richard, prepare for their opening game in the World Hockey Association at the Quebec Coliseum.

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This short film takes viewers behind the scenes of the Quebec Nordiques. Coached by the legendary Maurice Richard, the team is playing its opening World Hockey Association game at the Quebec Coliseum. The documentary captures the pre-game tension, the on-ice action, and the dream-contract signing.

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