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what was international play for Joe Sakic?
Joe Sakic had an extensive international hockey career, representing Canada at seven international competitions.
did Joe Sakic win any awards for his international play?
Joe Sakic's first successful professional tournament was the 1994 World Championships, where Canada won its first gold medal in the tournament since 1961.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about Joe Sakic's international play besides representing Canada at seven international competitions and winning the 1994 World Championships for Canada?