Problem: (1) Since 2008 , Hoyer has been touring Canada several times , once with Sean Nicholas Savage , once with Michael Rault , and twice with The Joe .
(2) Hoyer has toured Canada several times since 2008 , including once with Sean Nicholas Savage , once with Michael Rault , and twice with The Joe .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) He originally played with HC Spartak Moscow in the KHL during the 2010 -- 11 Kontinental Hockey League season .
(2) He originally played with HC Spartak Moscow in the Continental Hockey League during the 2010 -- 11 KHL season .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Burton Creek State Park is a State Park of California , USA , in Placer County near Truckee .
(2) Burton Creek State Park is a state park of California , USA , located in Placer County near Truckee .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Chris Egan ( Nick Smith ) settles down with his family in Summer Bay , and he and Duncan quickly become friends and get into various crises .
(2) Nick Smith ( Chris Egan ) settles with his family in Summer Bay and he and Duncan quickly become friends and get into different situations .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes