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Marshall Takes Helm at Manhattanville

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After six years with the Manhattanville men’s hockey program both as a player and then as an assistant coach, Arlen Marshall ’10 will take over as the third head men’s hockey coach in Manhattanville history for the 2012-13 season, as announced by Director of Athletics Keith Levinthal on Monday.

“I am both thrilled and thankful for this opportunity to lead the Manhattanville men’s hockey program,” Marshall said. “I want to thank Keith and the entire search committee for this chance of a lifetime, and I look forward to building on the foundation of this nationally recognized program. Our student-athletes will have goals set and will strive toward them in the classroom, community, and on the ice so that they are strong representatives of the college.”

The hiring retains a sense of continuity for the program, as Marshall has spent the last two years as the top assistant coach under both program architect Levinthal and Eric Lang, who resigned in June after one season as head coach. A member of the Valiant hockey family since arriving on campus as a freshman in 2006, Marshall will continue to lead the Manhattanville program – this time in a head coaching capacity – while also looking to increase alumni support and build on the tradition of one of the school’s most successful programs.

“I’ve known Arlen since he was 18. As a student-athlete, he was a three-year captain and part of four of the most successful seasons in this program’s history, while he has also done a tremendous job as an assistant coach over the last two years,” Levinthal said. “At this point in time, I thought it would be best to have a head coach who understands the complexities and challenges of coaching hockey at Manhattanville. Arlen is the best person to guide this program going forward.”

In his last two years as an assistant coach, Marshall immersed himself completely in the day-to-day operations of the Valiant men’s hockey program, helping to coordinate practices, scouting and video work while also planning travel itineraries and budgets. In addition, he recruited highly sought-after student-athletes and managed team academic affairs throughout the season as well.

His first coaching role came after completing one of the most prolific on-ice careers in Valiant history. A two-year co-captain who wore a letter in three of his four seasons, Marshall completed his career as one of just three Manhattanville players to reach the 100-point plateau thanks to 38 goals and 64 assists in 105 career games. He graduated third in career points, fourth in assists and sixth in goals all-time at the school, while also departing second in games played and sixth in power-play goals for a career.

In his senior season, Marshall set new career highs with 26 assists and 35 points to help lead the Valiants to the ECAC West Conference Tournament championship, one of three ECAC West Tournament titles that Manhattanville achieved in his four years with the team. The Valiants also reached a pair of NCAA Tournaments and finished all four seasons in the top-10 in the nation according to USCHO.com.

A native of Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, the forward graduated from Manhattanville in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science. He also received his master’s degree in sports business management from the school in 2012.

“In addition to the academics and athletics, Manhattanville boasts numerous qualities that make it unique,” Marshall added. “This campus has been an important part of my life for the past six years, and I am happy to be able to continue to call it home.”

Marshall will begin his seventh season with the program – and first as a collegiate head coach – on November 2 in the first of a two-game series at ECAC West Conference foe Hobart. The Valiants take to the ice at Playland Ice Casino for the first time the following weekend, when the squad hosts ECAC West newcomer Nazareth for two games on November 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. Both games – along with all men’s hockey home games this season – will be streamed live online at GoValiants.TV.

U18 Men’s Selects Suffer Loss to Russia in Game 1

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The U.S. Under-18 Select Team was unable to overcome a tough Russia squad as it fell in a shootout, 2-1, in its opening game of the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. U.S. goaltender Thatcher Demko(San Diego, Calif.) made 38 saves before the game entered the shootout.

“We played hard and competed in a hard-fought game,” said Matt Herr, head coach of the U.S. Under-18 Select Team. “We’re going to get our rest, make small adjustments to our game and get ready to go again tomorrow night.”

Scoreless after the first period, Team USA was able to get on the board first. Justin Bailey (Williamsville, N.Y.) converted on the power play, slipping a rebound past Russian netminder Igor Serebryankov. The U.S. held onto its 1-0 lead until late in the third, when Russia was able to tie the game.

In overtime, both teams saw multiple opportunities to capture the win. The best chance came when Adam Erne (New Haven, Conn.) was awarded a penalty shot with 1:14 left in the extra stanza. Unable to convert on the shot, the game was then sent into a three-round shootout to determine the winner.

Team USA shot first, with Sean Malone (West Seneca, N.Y.) missing just wide of the net on a deke move. Russia’s Sergei Tolchinski was up next, shooting hard and low to beat Demko. Anthony DeAngelo (Sewell, N.J.) fired a shot wide of the net and Russia’s Pavel Buchnevich lost control of the puck before getting his shot on net. Erne took the last shot for the U.S and tried to slide the puck past Serebryankov on his backhand, but the Russian netminder clinched the win with a pad save.

The U.S. will return to action in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament on Tuesday (Aug. 14) when it takes on the host nation in Breclav, Czech Republic.

New Yorkers Tapped for Women’s U22 Team

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Josephine Pucci and Kelly Steadman, both New Yorkers, have been named to the U.S. Women’s National Under-22 Select Team  that will play a three-game series against Canada from August 16-19 at the WinSport Canada Athletic & Ice Complex in Calgary, Alberta.

Pucci played in the last U22 series, held in 2010. This is Steadman’s first appearance with the U22 Team.

Also named were Cornell’s Lauren Slebonick and Jordan Smelker of RPI. Slebonick is from Massachusetts and Smelker’s hometown is Anchorage, Alaska.

Cornell also had five players named to the Canadian U22 team including Hayleigh Cudmore, Lauren Fortino, Jessica Campbell, Brianne Jenner and Jillian Saulnier. Also named to the Canadian team from New York colleges/universities were Shannon Doyle of Colgate and Jamie Lee Rattray of Clarkson.

The series will begin on Thursday (Aug. 16) at 7 p.m. (MDT). Game two is slated for Friday (Aug. 17) at 7 p.m. and the final contest will be played at 10 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 19). Real-time updates from the games will be available on Twitter @usahockeyscores.

NU Adds Seven Players to Roster for 2012-12

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by Niagara University Sports Information Office 

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara men’s hockey team and head coach Dave Burkholder have announced seven new additions to the Purple Eagle family as the class of 2016.  Joining the Purple Eagles as freshmen for the 2012-13 season will be Dan Kolenda, Hugo Turcotte, Matt Dineen, TJ Sarcona, Matt Chiarantano, Mike Conderman and Nick Cecere. 

 “As a staff we are all really pleased with the seven student-athletes that have chosen Niagara University and our program as their college of choice,” Burkholder said.  “My staff is very diligent and hardworking in this area and these players will all be impact players on the ice thanks to their recruiting efforts.”

 

Dan Kolenda, a sizeable winger at 6-foot-4 from Superior, Wisc., scored 30 goals, 65 assists and 95 points in 111 games with the Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL).  After tallying 20 goals and 37 assists last season, Kolenda was named to the 2011 Robinson Division’s CCHL All-Star team.

 

“At 6-foot-4, 230 lbs., Dan brings size and skill to our program,” assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Tim Madsen said.  “With Dan’s big frame and skill level, he will have the ability to wear down other teams’ defenseman.”

 

Hugo Turcotte comes to Monteagle Ridge after spending the last year with the Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL).  He scored a team-high 23 goals, including four game-winning tallies and nine power-play goals and added 33 assists in 58 games.  Turcotte, a native of Laval, Quebec City, had played a year of junior A with the Foxboro South Shore Kings (EJHL) in 2010-11 where he had 52 points (21 goals, 31 assists) in 45 games.  He also played a year at Winchendon Prep in Massachusetts in 2009-10 where he accumulated 27 goals and 26 assists and was the team’s scoring leader and Most Valuable Player.

 

“Hugo brings speed, skill and playmaking ability to our program,” Madsen said.  “He has been a proven point producer at every level he has played at, and we fully expect that to translate to his college hockey career at Niagara.”

 

Matt Dineen has the potential to be a rock on the blueline for the Purple Eagles, having spent the last four seasons with the Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL).  The 6-foot-1 captain steadily improved his point total each season, recording 14 goals, 59 assists for 73 points in his four-year stint with the Hurricanes.  His 25 points in the 2011 season was tied for second best among defensemen on the club.  The Newmarket, Ont. native has been a leader on and off the ice for the team as he was awarded the OJHL Humanitarian of the Year Award which is given to the player who has made the most notable contribution to his community, including, but not limited to charitable work, school visits and extra-curricular off-ice activities.

 

“Matt is a very simple, smart defenseman that plays with an edge,” Madsen said.  “His competitiveness and ability to defend will make him a valuable penalty killer.  Matt also brings tremendous character to our program as he was the recipient of his junior league’s Humanitarian of the Year Award last season for his efforts to give back to the community.”

 

T.J. Sarcona could play a pivotal role on the Purple Eagles special teams.  Playing with the Amarillo Bulls (NAHL) the past two years, Sarcona scored 23 goals and added 35 assists for 58 points in 56 games this past season.  The West Islip, N.Y. native collected four power play goals and added three more shorthanded.  He was plus-36 and totaled 155 shots, helping the Bulls to the 2011 NAHL South Division Title.

 

“TJ is a very competitive, two-way forward who comes to Niagara after a very successful junior career,” Madsen said.  “He is hard to play against and will help our penalty kill unit immensely.”

 

Matt Chiarantano, the 5-foot-9 defender has scored 18 goals, 80 assists and 98 points in 182 games in the OJHL, split between the Orangeville Crushers, Aurora Tigers and the Georgetown Raiders.  He had a career-season in 2011-12 with the Raiders, scoring six goals, 27 assists and 33 points in 43 games.  The Bolton, Ont. native was also a member of Canada East’s squad that participated in the World Junior A Challenge in 2010.

 

“Matt is a smooth, puck-moving defenseman,” Madsen said.  “He is junior tested and will bring depth to our defensive core.”

 

The Purple Eagles have also added two strong transfers this season in Mike Conerman and Nick Cecere.

 

Rochester, N.Y. native, Mike Conderman, hopes to bring his tenacious offensive play to Dwyer Arena after having spending last year with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks.  Prior to his stint with the River Hawks, Conderman suited up for 57 games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) where he scored 11 goals, 21 assists for 32 points.  He tallied 31 goals and added 41 assists for 72 points in 31 games for Cushing Academy in Massachusetts.  His efforts landed him on the All-New England Team as an East Team all-star.

 

“Mike is a competitive, two-way forward who can play in all situations,” Madsen said.  “He has the ability to make plays and creates chances for himself and his line-mates through his hard work.”

 

Nick Cecere, a defenseman from Des Moines, Iowa, played for the Michigan Tech Huskies last season.  Cecere played the 2009-10 season with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) where he scored two goals, added assists and picked up 39 penalty minutes before joining the United States Hockey League’s Lincoln Stars the following season.

 

“Nick is a simple, stay-at-home defenseman that brings experience and character to our program,” Madsen said.  “He also brings an element of size and toughness to our defensive core.”

 

Niagara begins its 17th season at Dwyer Arena when it plays host to Bowling Green State University on Oct. 6.  Fans can purchase season tickets for the 2012-13 season by either calling 716-286-TIXX (8499), visitingwww.PurpleEagles.com/Tickets or by emailing [email protected].

 

Buffalo Sabres Create 12U Hockey Team

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The Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Sabres Alumni

Association, in conjunction with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, today announced the creation of the

Buffalo Jr. Sabres 12U hockey team that will compete at the 53rd Quebec International Pee-Wee

Hockey Tournament from Feb. 14-24, 2013 at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec.

The team will be created specifically to participate in the annual 11-day tournament held each

February in Quebec City. The roster will be comprised of players who reside in the Western New

York and Central New York regions.

Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick will serve as head coach of the Buffalo Jr.

Sabres 12U team. Tryouts for the team will be held in early September. Further details regarding

tryouts will be released in the coming weeks.

The Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament is the centerpiece of the annual Quebec

City Winter Carnival, which is the third-largest outdoor festival on the planet.

The tournament, commonly referred to as the “Pee-Wee World Championship,” is the oldest and

most prestigious youth hockey tournament in the world. An estimated 2,300 Pee-Wee players –

ages 11 and 12 years old – travel from 16 different countries to participate in the event, which

draws about 200,000 fans each year.

The event has served as an early showcase for more than 600 active and retired National Hockey

League players, including Marcel Dionne, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Howe, Guy Lafleur, Mario

Lemieux , Eric Lindros, Gilbert Perreault, and current Sabres Nathan Gerbe

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Condolences

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NY Hockey Online would like to express their condolences to the family of David Cooper, Amherst.

David was a long time Amherst youth hockey coach and played in adult leagues in the area. He died suddenly at work on August 9. Services were held on Sunday, August 11.

He was husband to Robyn and father to Ryan, Jordan and Melanie.

Elmira Appoints Assistant Men’s Coach

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Pat Thompson, Vice President of Athletics and Health
Services, announced the appointment of Tim Crowley as the Head Women’s
Golf and Assistant Men’s Ice Hockey Coach.

“Coach Crowley brings a new perspective on the bench and a desire to
continue to build the women’s golf program”, Thompson said.

Crowley, a 2009 graduate of the College at Brockport, was a four-year
member of the Golden Eagles Men’s Ice Hockey team. He was a member of
Brockport’s first playoff victory in school history. An assistant captain
during his final year, Crowley was a SUNYAC All-Academic honoree. He also
received the Bob Peterson Coaches Award as well as Brockport’s Seventh Man
Award.

After graduation Crowley served as the assistant men’s ice hockey coach at
SUNY Potsdam for three seasons. He helped guide the Bears to SUNYAC
postseason appearances in both the 2009-10 and 2011-12 seasons. Crowley
served as the primary recruiter for the program where he brought in 23
recruits over a three-year period. During his time at Potsdam, three
players earned All-SUNYAC recognition and three members were named to the
All-Rookie team.

Along with his coaching experience, Crowley leads by example off the ice
as he helped find the Bears Stick it to Cancer and Hockey Day in Potsdam
charities. While at Potsdam he assisted in Bears Back to Basics free
community hockey clinics that ran once a month.

In his role as the Head Women’s Golf Coach, he is preparing for the teams
return for the fall season that opens on September 8th at the St. Lawrence
University Invitational.

“I am excited to be part of the Elmira College family and the Athletics
program,” Crowley said. “It is a great opportunity for me to be the Head
Coach of the Women’s Golf program and work with Coach Saul as an Assistant
of the Men’s Hockey program, which has such a great tradition.”

Bears Head Coach Chris Bernard is happy for his former assistant and
appreciative of Crowley’s accomplishments at Potsdam.

“We are tremendously grateful for all Tim’s contributions to our program,”
said Bernard. “His work ethic and professionalism will make an impact
everywhere he goes and will lead to a long and successful coaching
career.”

The Bears open the 2012-13 campaign when they host Saint Michael’s College
on Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Massena Arena.

Erik Cole Dream Big Tournament

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Check out photos posted on our Facebook page. The entire tournament story will be in our September issue of NY Hockey Online. 

NYSAHA Girls Development Camp August 17-19

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NYSAHA GIRLS DEVELOPMENT FESTIVAL
LAKE PLACID, NY – AUGUST 17-19, 2012

In addition to the regional development opportunities this summer for players an intermediate development festival will be held at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.

Details are as follows:
COST $350 /PERSON

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
– Shared room at the OTC
– Meals at the OTC
– Transportation from the OTC to the Arena
– Camp Jersey
– High Level Skill On & Off Ice Instruction from Qualified Coaches

CAMP FORMAT
– Designed to be an intermediate/higher level skill camp with on and off ice sessions daily
– Players will be exposed to skill development drills, game concepts and strategies, and much more
– Off ice training techniques for strength and conditioning
– Nutritional information for female athlete development

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
– Designed for skilled females in high school who have NOT been accepted to participate in USA Hockey Development Camps.  Younger players may be accepted at the discretion of the Program
Coordinator.
– A camp allotment of up to 60 players will be selected from within the NYSAHA. Participation in the local zone camps is not required, but players taking part in regional zone skill development camps, along with the District Evaluation Weekend will be given top priority.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
-On line registration will be available BEGINNING JULY 16TH.  PAYMENT IS MADE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL AND IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER ON LINE.  IN ADDITION, PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH USA HOCKEY FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON IN ORDER TO ENTER THE PROPER USA HOCKEY
REGISTRATION INFO.

TO REGISTER GO TO: http://www.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=534

FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PROGRAM AND ZONE COORDINATORS.  PLEASE CONTACT THEM TO ENSURE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

If you have any specific questions about any of our camps or programs
please feel free to contact me at 315-686-2226 or by e-mail at
[email protected].   

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Juarez Named Social Media Manager; Women’s Media Rep

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Julie Juarez has been named manager of social media and communications at USA Hockey and will begin her duties on Monday (Aug. 6).

Juarez served as a media relations assistant for the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks during the 2011-12 season. She also worked with the Sharks during the 2006-07 campaign as a media relations intern.

Juarez earned her bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University in 2007 and worked in her alma mater’s athletic media relations department from 2009-11. She publicized a variety of sports, including women’s soccer, men’s and women’s water polo, baseball and softball. While at Santa Clara she also worked part-time in spearheading social media efforts for the Santa Clara Convention & Visitors Bureau.

She also spent a year-and-a-half as part of the Stanford University athletic media relations staff beginning in January of 2008.

Juarez will be the primary contact for the U.S. Women’s National Team Program and also oversee USA Hockey’s social media efforts.

NOTES: Juarez played NCAA Division I soccer at Santa Clara. She was the starting goalkeeper from 2003-06 and earned All-America honors while helping the Broncos to the 2004 NCAA Women’s College Cup … Juarez is a lifelong hockey fan who began playing six years ago and is also a hockey coach and official.

New York Women Selected for Team USA

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Six native New Yorkers have been selected for the 2012 Women’s National Festival to be held in Blaine, Minnesota August 5 through 19.

Defensemen Courtney Burke, Albany; Emily Pfalzer, Getzville and Josephine Pucci, Pearl River; along with Forward Kelley Steadman, Plattsburgh were among the 79 players names to the Over 18 Team.

Burke plays for  the University of Wisconsin; Pfalzer is at Boston College; Pucci, Harvard University and Steadman plays for the CWHL Boston Blades.

Two women with New York connections also made the team including Cornell University’s Goaltender Lauren Slebodnick and RPI Forward Jordan Smelker.

Named to the U18 roster were Jennifer Ryan, a forward from Victor who plays for the North American Hockey Academy White and Oswego’s Taylar Cianfarano who plays at the National Sports Academy.

The two-week Festival begins with goaltender practices on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 5 and 6 followed by two weeks of practice.

Wednesday, August 15 through closing of the camp on Sunday, August 19, the team will play the Canada U18 Team. The U22 (or Over 18 teams) will play the U22 Canadian team in Calgary on August 16, 17 and 19.

Four NYer’s Named to All-American Prospects Roster

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Four New York residents have been named to the 2012 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Roster. The game will be played Septmber 29 at First Niagara Center, Buffalo.

Among the 40 top American prospects eligible for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft are Defensman Steve Santini of Mahopac. Santini played most recently for the U.S. National U17 Team and is committed to Boston College.

Among the Forwards named were Justin Bailey, Williamsville; Matt Lane, Rochester and Sean Malone, West Seneca. Bailey played for the USHL Indiana Ice, Lane for the U.S. National U18 Team and Boston College and Malone comes from Nichols School in Buffalo.

Lane was a member of the team that took the gold in the 2012 IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Championship.

Tickets for the game are now on sale. Go to AllAmericanProspectsGame.com for information.

 

NYSAHA GIRLS DEVELOPMENT FESTIVAL IN AUGUST

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LAKE PLACID, NY – AUGUST 17-19, 2012

In addition to the regional development opportunities this summer for players an intermediate development festival will be held at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.  Details are as follows:

COST  $350 /PERSON

WHAT’S INCLUDED: -Shared room at the OTC.-Meals at the OTC. Transportation from the OTC to the Arena. Camp Jersey. High Level Skill On & Off Ice Instruction from Qualified Coaches.

CAMP FORMAT-Designed to be an intermediate/higher level skill camp with on and off ice sessions daily. Players will be exposed to skill development drills, game concepts and strategies, and much more. Off ice training techniques for strength and conditioning. Nutritional information for female athlete development.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE-Designed for skilled females in high school who have NOT been accepted to participate in USA Hockey Development Camps. Younger players may be accepted at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. A camp allotment of up to 60 players will be selected from within the NYSAHA. Participation in the local zone camps is not required, but players taking part in regional zone skill development camps, along with the District Evaluation Weekend will be given top priority.

HOW DO I SIGN UP-On line registration will be available BEGINNING JULY 16TH.  PAYMENT IS MADE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL AND IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER ON LINE.  IN ADDITION, PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH USA HOCKEY FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON IN ORDER TO ENTER THE PROPER USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION INFO.

TO REGISTER GO TO:

http://www.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=534

If you have any specific questions about any of our camps or programs please feel free to contact Joe Eppolito at 315-686-2226 or by e-mail at [email protected].

CCM Sponsors Prospects Game

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CCM will be the title sponsor of the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

The CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game will be held on Sept. 29, 2012, at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.

The event will include 40 of the top American prospects eligible for the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Participating players will come from junior hockey and college hockey, as well as the high school and prep school ranks.

“It’s terrific to have an iconic brand like CCM as the title sponsor of this event,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. “It will be a real treat for hockey fans to have a chance to see the best players in their age group showcase their skills in a competitive environment.”

For more information, visit AllAmericanProspectsGame.com

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