What conclusion can be drawn about this scene based on
the narrator's decision to write in the first-person point of
view?
the narrator experienced this event in person.
the narrator also wants to play on the team.
the narrator is an expert soccer player.
the narrator longs to be a part of the story.

★★★

If the narrarator writes in first person, it usually means that they've experienced the scene first-hand. So its "The narrarator experienced this event in person."

★★★

dramatic irony occurs when the reader/audience knows more about a character's situation than the character does. the one main effect is that it gives the reader a sense of superiority, or detached superiority. the reader not only seemingly discovers what is revealed, but feels superior for doing so.

it means that the hockey puck was traveling very fast.