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Kids learn about the science and tech behind a Sharks game

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Once upon a time, the only science and technology that seemed to go into a hockey game was knowing if the ice was cold enough and whether your stick was in one piece. But, as about 150 South Bay sixth-graders learned Tuesday, STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — concepts have a lot to do with putting together a San Jose Sharks game, from knowing shooting angles and measuring puck speeds to managing artificial intelligence and using augmented reality during games.