Compare And Contrast Hockey Vs Nfl

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The NHL and the NFL both have thing in common, such as where they play,the length of the game, and the equipment they use. Whereas NHL and NFL also don't have thing in common like the rules, scoring.

The rule of the game is you have to make plays to get a touchdown. You can get up to 7

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