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The players in Saturday’s game represented three generations of Venne and Nolin families. According to Karine Venne, a chemist at the University of Montreal and one of four children in the third Venne generation, “Our grandfathers, Dr. Jean-Paul Venne and Dr. Gaetan Nolin, went to medical school together. Their children, my Dad and Dr. Nolin’s son grew up together, going to summer camp and celebrating all the big holidays together. Dr. Venne was a thoracic surgeon and Dr. Nolin was a pediatrician.” A deep bond between the two families developed. The family members still see each other Over the years the two families have become one extended family. Rivalry and friendship were palpable during the hockey game Saturday. Although the Nolin family won the hockey match, everyone had a great time and the newest Venne and Nolin generations are looking forward to playing street hockey again together with Mr. Houle next year.
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