Top 10 Reasons to Participate in the 8th Annual STIX Collegiate Exposure Tournament -- June 2020
1. No other event provides players + parents access to such a diverse group of coaches from the NCAA, U SPORTS, and the ACAC over the course of an entire weekend;
2. Once STIX Cup begins, the collegiate coaches run the entire weekend. They are engaged, excited, and expect the same from all players and parents involved;
3. You have the opportunity to learn the In's and Out's of the post-secondary hockey process, especially concerning (a) Recruitment, (b) Scholarships, and (c) the Academic Admission Process;
4. We invite representatives from every Western Canadian team in Junior hockey to our event to evaluate the players participating, as well as network with the college coaches in attendance. In June 2019 alone, we had 60+ coaches/scouts from Junior hockey attend our 7th annual event;
5. Our host hotel Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is amazing -- in 2020 they will host our Hot Stove Banquet on Saturday, June 13th in the evening;
6. We will have other experts in post-secondary hockey (both male and female) presenting to players and parents throughout the weekend;
7. Our practice sessions and showcase games are the real deal -- official referees, music, accurate rosters, and all teams are lead by the college coaches;
8. STIX Collegiate Exposure is not your typical Summer tournament with 80+ teams at 6 different rinks with little/no opportunity to collaborate with the college coaches. Our #1 goal is to educate players and parents of the post-secondary options and the process to get there;
9. The number of players that have participated in the STIX Collegiate Exposure Tournament that have moved on to college/university hockey in the past 7 years is 100+. A few of the most prominent names to date include: Cale Makar (UMass-Amherst and Colorado Avalanche - NHL), Matt Marcinew (Denver and Springfield Thunderbirds - AHL), Robert Hamilton (Vermont and Stockton Heat - AHL), Logan O'Connor (Denver and Colorado Avalanche - NHL)
10. An opportunity to raise the STIX Collegiate trophy over your head!
Date: June 11-14, 2020
Location: Flames Community Arenas
2020 Colleges Attending:
More 2020 colleges to be announced soon!
Announcements:
If needing hotels, we encourage you to stay at our Tournament host Grey Eagle Resort & Casino -- only 5 minutes from the arena! Contact Jayme Mitchell directly: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The 4th Annual STIX Female Collegiate Showcase is set for June 12-14th 2020 at Great Plains Arena in Calgary, Alberta. This tournament serves not only as a fast-paced and exciting showcase on the ice in front of a ton of awesome colleges and universities; it is an educational opportunity for families to learn more about the different routes, choices and opportunities that lie within the female hockey landscape.
The showcase guarantees:
- Coaches and leaders in the game from the NCAA, USports and ACAC interacting with your student-athlete in an intimate setting
- Small rosters with ample ice-time for each player
- Four games and two skills sessions fully run by the collegiate coaches
- Coach Hot Stove, Keynote Speaker and other events
- Fun, fast-paced hockey with some of the best players in Alberta
This showcase will sell out, and it is already 70% full. There are limited spots so register today (or contact Paul at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any inquiries.)
Date: June 12-14, 2020
Location: Great Plains Recreation Facility
2020 Colleges Attending:
2020 Female SCE Attendees
More 2020 colleges to be announced soon!
Announcements:
Check back closer to the Showcase start date.
Please check back here after May Long Weekend for further information regarding our Tournament schedule and check-in instructions.
If needing hotels, we encourage you to stay at our Tournament host Grey Eagle Resort & Casino -- only 5 minutes from the arena! Contact Jayme Mitchell directly: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Description:
STIX Cochrane Spring Program is a skill development program designed to maximize both personal and athletic development. Our goal is to help all players reach the next level in their hockey careers by providing an individualized skill development program. Our goal at STIX Hockey is to provide differentiated programming from the first year of Novice all the way up to the WHL or NCAA levels. For more information on programming for different age groups please go through our STIX Spring Programs and STIX Cup Collegiate Exposure Tournament tabs.
| Age Groups: | Players born in 09/10 |
| Players born in 11/12 | |
| Location: | Spray Lakes or Cochrane Arena |
| Price: | $725.00 + GST |
| Length: | March 23 to May 28, 2020 |
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Leading edge leadership and training provided by our professional Global coaches. All aspects of hockey will be worked on (power skating, edge work, puck handling, shooting, passing, deceptive moves, battle drills and games). Goalie specific will be provided instruction as well.
| Age Group: | Novice (born 2011/2012) and Atom (born 2009/2010) |
| Location: | Spray Lakes Sawmill - Totem 3 Arena |
| Length: | October 4, 2019 to March 20, 2020 |
| Price: | $515 + GST |
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Description:
STIX Mothers Day Classic Tournament for Elite Female 05/06 and 07/08 Teams
| Age Group: | Female Players born in 05/06 and 07/08 |
| Location: | Cardel Rec South (Fish Creek) |
| Price: | $2,200 + GST per team $2,000 + GST per team - Early Bird Pricing |
| When: | May 9 to 12, 2020 Schedule to be announced |
| Format: | Minimum 4 game tournament guaranteed 20 minute periods with flood Partnered Hotels U14 and U12 Divisions Game awards, stats, fast-paced and Fun! |
Description:
STIX 8's 4-on-4 Tournament for Male Teams
| Age Group: | Teams - Atom Division (2009-2010) and Peewee Division (2007-2008), 8 teams of 8 skaters, 1 goalie per team |
Individuals - Atom Division (2009-2010) and Peewee Division (2007-2008) |
| Location: | Scott Seaman Arena (just south of Calgary) | |
| Pricing: | $1,500.00 + GST for one team (8 skaters, 1 goalie) $1,350.00 + GST for two teams of 9 (16 skaters, 2 goalies) |
$200.00 + GST for individuals |
| When: | Friday May 8 to Saturday May 10, 2020 Schedule to be announced |
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Our STIX Contact Confidence Camp is for hockey players born in 07/08. This camp will teach athletes the techniques required to give and receive body contact, while maintaining their ability to be effective hockey players. Our ice sessions will include lessons on stick checking, angling, giving and receiving body checks, and how to protect yourself while in the danger zone. The goal of this camp is to help athletes understand the purpose of body contact and to help improve player safety.
| Age Group: | Males born in 07/08 |
| Locations: | North - North Calgary Facilities Central - Central Calgary Facilities Okotoks - Okotoks Facilities |
| Price: | $300.00 + GST |
| Fees Include: | 5 Individual skill development sessions |
| North Program at Crowchild Twin Arena | Central Program at Great Plains Arena | Okotoks Program at Scott Seaman Arena | |||||||||
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| Tuesday | March 10 | 5:15pm | Monday | March 9 | 5:25pm | Saturday | March 14 | 9:00am | |||
| Saturday | March 14 | 6:30pm | Monday | March 16 | 5:25pm | Monday | March 16 | 5:15pm | |||
| Tuesday | March 17 | 5:15pm | Thursday | March 19 | 5:25pm | Friday | March 20 | 7:30pm | |||
| Thursday | March 19 | 5:15pm | Monday | March 23 | 5:25pm | Monday | March 23 | 5:15pm | |||
| Tuesday | March 24 | 5:15pm | Thursday | March 26 | 5:25pm | Wednesday | March 25 | 6:30pm | |||
Description:
The STIX Jr. Program is the marquee spring program in the city for helping players prepare for the next level. It is comprised of leaders in midget aged hockey in the city pushing each other through intense and unique individual and position specific skill practices led by first rate coaches. These sessions include competitive small area games, outside the box training that will prepare them for the Junior hockey experience. There are also inter-squad weekend games that are scouted by teams from many Canadian Junior leagues. This program culminates in our STIX Collegiate Exposure Tournament, which has become one of the most highly attended exposure tournaments in the province for NCAA, USports and Junior teams. This program also educates the players on academic readiness, the road ahead in junior hockey and offers advisory assistance on all hockey and academic questions throughout the players years ahead.
| Age Group: | 02/04 born |
| Location: | 4 Programs: North = North Calgary Facilities, South = South Calgary Facilities, West = West Calgary Facilties, Central = Central Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | 10 weeks (3rd week of April until mid June) |
| Price: | $2,200.00 + GST |
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Description:
We are excited to announce the return of multi-sport spring program at the Atom age group. Our belief has always been that younger student athletes should focus on playing other sports in order to develop overall athleticism. This philosophy will then lead to improved skills in hockey at the older ages. Our STIX Atom Program involves skill development practices in both hockey other sports. In addition, we'll also learn skills and compete in other sports during our three multi-sport sessions.
| Age Group: | Males born in 09/10 | |
| Locations: | South - Seton YMCA, Cardel Rec South, Great Plains | |
| North - Crowchild Twin Arenas | ||
| Length: | 9 weeks (early April to mid June) | |
| Price: | $1,000.00 + GST | |
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| Optional: | STIX 8's Contact Confidence Tournament - Atom Division | |
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Description:
We are excited to announce the return of our multi-sport spring program at the Peewee age group. Our belief has always been that younger student athletes should focus on playing other sports in order to develop overall athleticism. This philosophy will then lead to improved skills in hockey at the older ages. Our STIX Peewee Multi-sport Program involves skill development practices in both hockey and other sports, as well as competing as a team in two local hockey tournaments and one local multi-sport tournament. In addition, we'll also learn skills and compete in other sports during our nine multi-sport sessions.
| Age Group: | Peewee males |
| Location: | Okotoks Facilities |
| Length: | 9 weeks (mid April mid June) |
| Price: | $2,000.00 + GST |
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Program goals:
Our STIX High Performance August Prep Camp is focused on preparing players for the upcoming season with skill development, competitive games and conditioning. In addition to helping our players get in shape, we also strive to improve players' basic hockey skills including puck handling, passing, shooting and hockey IQ. We will also conduct a contact confidence curriculum for our Bantam age group. Don't delay as we'll be accepting the first 20 players and 4 goalies for each level.
| Location: | Flames Community Arenas (FCA) |
| Dates: | August 10 - August 14, 2020 |
| Price: | $300.00 + GST |
Schedule TBA:
Program goals:
Our STIX High Performance August Prep Camp is designed for female players already playing, or aspiring to play, at the Elite levels. The Camp includes 5 ice sessions. Players will experience a highly competitve practice environment which will encompass all positional skill sets and provide a games based approach to prepare them for the rigours of tryouts. Goalie specific training will be provided for our 4 goaltenders registering in the camp. Players are required to bring water bottles and off ice training gear. Don't delay as we'll be accepting the first 20 players and 4 goalies for each level.
| Location: | Flames Community Arenas (FCA) |
| Dates: | August 9 - August 14, 2020 |
| Price: | $300.00 + GST |
Information coming soon!
Description:
Our goal is to educate both players and parents about the Alberta Cup process, while also preparing the boys with an on-ice curriculum that is engaging, challenging and fun. Each practice will have at least 3 Coaches on the ice who have experience scouting, evaluating and coaching during the Alberta Cup process. We will also have a goaltending coach on for each of the ice sessions.
We have two programs - North is Crowchild Arena and South is Scott Seaman Arena Okotoks. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Fee: $300.00 + GST
Day #1:
Presentation - "Understanding Alberta Cup and What It Takes: A Player and Parent Seminar".
Practice #1 - High Tempo Skills and Tactics with Fun Games Component Day
Day #2:
Practice #2 - Attack and Defend Day. Mastering the 1on1’s and Battle Skills
Day #3:
Practice #3 - Conditioning and Endurance Maximization via Skills
Day #4:
Competitive Games Day and Typical Alberta Cup Session
Day #5:
Practice #5 - Full-Ice Game Day Finale
Dates:
| North Program at Crowchild Twin Arena Kick-off Meeting @ 6:30pm - Crowchild Board Room |
South Program at Scott Seaman Arena Kick-off Meeting @ 5:00pm - Scott Seaman Room B |
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| Monday | March 9 | 8:00pm | Friday | March 13 | 6:30pm | |||
| Thursday | March 12 | 8:15pm | Saturday | March 14 | 10:15am | |||
| Monday | March 16 | 7:00pm | Monday | March 16 | 6:30pm | |||
| Wednesday | March 18 | 5:00pm | Monday | March 23 | 6:30pm | |||
| Tuesday | March 24 | 6:45pm | Tuesday | March 24 | 6:00pm | |||
Description:
STIX Bantam is a skill development program designed to maximize both personal and athletic development. Our goal is to help all players in this program reach the next level in their hockey careers by providing a holistic program that focuses on both the mind and body. Our goal at STIX Hockey is to provide differentiated programming from the first year of Bantam for a student athlete all the way up to the WHL or NCAA level. For more information on programming for different age groups please go through all our STIX Spring Program and STIX Collegiate Exposure Camp tabs.
| Age Group: | Bantam |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Length: | 9 weeks (mid April - mid June) |
| Price: | $2,200.00 + GST |
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Our hockey camps are designed for all players ages 6 to 12 and are focused on developing fundamentals, preparing players for their upcoming seasons and, above all, having fun. These camps run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday and are guided by qualified hockey instructors. Each camper receives two sessions per day of on-ice instruction, while off-ice instruction fills the day with engaging games and multi-sport training and activities. Campers are also taught the daily camp themes of respect, sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic and determination through STIX Cup competition activities. Jersey included..
| Level: | Initiation/Novice, Atom, Peewee |
| Time: | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | Okotoks Pason Centennial Arena |
| Date: | August 12 - August 16, 2020 |
| Price: | $450.00 + GST |
Description:
Our hockey camps are designed for all players ages 9 to 13 and are focused on developing fundamentals, preparing players for their upcoming seasons and, above all, having fun. These camps run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday and are guided by qualified hockey instructors. Each camper receives two sessions per day of on-ice instruction, while off-ice instruction fills the day with engaging games and multi-sport training and activities. Campers are also taught the daily camp themes of respect, sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic and determination through STIX Cup competition activities. Jersey included..
| Level: | U9 (Novice), U11 (Atom), U13 (Peewee) |
| Time: | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | Genesis Place Arenas |
| Date: | August 17 - August 21, 2020 |
| Price: | Early Bird Price $400.00 + GST Until March 31, 2020 $450.00 + GST April 1 onward |
Description:
Our hockey camps are designed for all players ages 9 to 13 and are focused on developing fundamentals, preparing players for their upcoming seasons and, above all, having fun. These camps run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday and are guided by qualified hockey instructors. Each camper receives two sessions per day of on-ice instruction, while off-ice instruction fills the day with engaging games and multi-sport training and activities. Campers are also taught the daily camp themes of respect, sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic and determination through STIX Cup competition activities. Jersey included..
| Level: | U9 (Novice), U11 (Atom), U13 (Peewee) |
| Time: | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | Cochrane Arena |
| Date: | August 17 - August 21, 2020 |
| Price: | Early Bird Price $400.00 + GST Until March 31, 2020 $450.00 + GST April 1 onward |
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Individual skill development ice times for females currently playing University hockey in Canada or the United States. Themes include, but are not limited to, hockey IQ, skating, puck handling, giving and receiving passes, shooting, position specific and individual goalie instruction.
| Level: | University or College |
| Dates: | 6 weeks - late April - late June 2020 |
| Location: | Flames Community Arena |
| Price: | $600.00 + GST |
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Description:
“STIX Apex is a custom built program for players whom have competed at the KIJHL level or or similar. This group of likeminded and passionate players are continuing their journey in the Junior Hockey ranks with the goal of moving forward to post-secondary options and choices. Players in this camp have the option to attend the spring ice component (only) or the bundled package with includes the extremely successful STIX Collegiate Exposure Tournament in June; which will showcase these players to Junior A coaches as well as U-Sports and NCAA Division 1 and 3 programs.
Ice sessions will be high tempo, engaging and involve game based learning and development. A program manager and one STIX coach will lead each ice session. Our goal is to have several guest coaches out over the course of the spring to expose the players to outstanding coach leadership.
| Level: | KIJHL level or similar |
| Dates: | Mid April to mid June 2020 Times TBA, evening program |
| Location: | Central Calgary Facilities |
| Price: | $1,100.00 + GST |
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STIX 07 South Spring Program is a skill development program designed to maximize both personal and athletic development. Our goal is to help all players in this program reach the next level in their hockey careers by providing a holistic program that prepares them for the road ahead both on and off the ice.
| Age Group: | 07's |
| Locations: | South Program - Central and South Calgary Facilities North Program - North Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | 9 weeks (3rd week of April until middle of June) |
| Price: | $2,200.00 + GST |
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STIX 07 Spring Program is a skill development program designed to maximize both personal and athletic development. Our goal is to help all players in this program reach the next level in their hockey careers by providing a holistic program that focuses on both the mind and body. Our goal at STIX Hockey is to provide differentiated programming from the first year of Bantam for a student athlete all the way up to the WHL or NCAA level. For more information on programming for different age groups please go through all our STIX Spring Program and STIX Collegiate Exposure Camp tabs.
| Age Group: | 07 born |
| Location: | North - North Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | 9 weeks (3rd week of April until middle of June) |
| Price: | $2,200.00 + GST |
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For players who are looking to make the jump to Midget AAA or Prep. This program focuses on individual skill development with a focus on skating, puck handling, shooting, passing, hockey sense and competitive excellence. In addition to our on-ice skill sessions, we also deliver a classroom seminar on Jr. Hockey options and the importance of academics and SATs, as well as providing agility and speed training off of the ice.
| Age Group: | 2003/2004 players who participated in MMAAA, Varsity, or AA Midget |
| Location: | Cardel Rec South and Great Plains |
| Length: | Mid April to Mid June |
| Price: | $750 + GST |
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Description:
STIX Spring Elite is a skill development program designed to push elite players to be better. This program is for players who are currently playing Jr. hockey. Our goal is to help all players in this program reach the next level in their hockey careers (NHL, WHL, NCAA), by teaching them to be quicker, stronger, faster and mentally tougher.
| Age Group: | 95-03 born |
| Pre-requisite: | Must have played a full season of Jr hockey previously (WHL, BCHL, AJHL, SJHL or MJHL) |
| Location: | Central Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | end April to mid July 2020 |
| Price: | $850.00 + GST |
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Elite Females Description:
STIX Female Jr. Elite Programs are designed to continue the growth and development of passionate female players who aspire to move into the AAA stream and beyond into post-secondary hockey. Ice Sessions incorporate competitive games, team competitions and position specific development in a multi-station environment with strong coaching and leadership. The teams will participate in both a local tournament during the Mother's Day weekend and an away tournament during the spring. There is an off-ice training component with sessions occurring in the Global Multi-Sport Training Centre in Springbank under the direction of Peak Power Development and other multi-sport/training sessions such as yoga. The program culminates with the STIX Female Collegiate Exposure Showcase Tournament at the end of June which is fully run by NCAA and USports coaches.
| Age Groups: | 07 born 06 born 05 born |
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| Location: | Central Calgary Facilities | Central Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | 9 weeks (3rd week of April until middle of June) | 9 weeks (3rd week of April until middle of June) |
| Price: | $2,000.00 + GST | $1,250.00 + GST |
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Sr Elite Females Description:
STIX Female Sr. Program is designed to continue the growth and development of passionate female players who aspire to move into USports or NCAA hockey! Ice Sessions incorporate competitive games, team competitions and position specific development in a multi-station environment with strong coaching and leadership by Mark Maloney and his team. The team will participate in a five game exhibition game against STIX Female University who are all committed and current NCAA/USports players. There is an off-ice training component with sessions occurring in the Global Multi-Sport Training Centre in Springbank under the direction of Peak Power Development and multi-sport/training sessions. The program culminates with the STIX Female Collegiate Exposure Showcase Tournament at the end of June which will have 10-12 NCAA and USports coaches fully running a showcase tournament with skills sessions and games.
| Age Group: | 02-04 born |
| Location: | Central Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | 9 weeks (3rd week of April until middle of June) |
| Price: | $2,000.00 + GST |
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STIX Female 3-on-3 programs are invitational programs that allow the players to maximize skill development and Hockey IQ in a high tempo, game based environment. As appropriate, sessions are a mix of warm up, individual skill development (pucks on sticks!), video analysis, full ice 3-on-3 games, shootout challenges and more. The program design will also optimize conditioning opportunities for the girls and keep them in game shape for the duration.
| Age Group: | 1999-2004 |
| Location: | Central Calgary Facilities |
| Length: | 13 weeks (March 31 to late June 2020) |
| Price: | $525.00 + GST |
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STIX Female 3-on-3 programs are an invitational program that allow the players to maximize skill development and Hockey IQ in a high tempo, game based environment. As appropriate, sessions are a mix of warm up, individual skill development (pucks on sticks!), video analysis, full ice 3-on-3 games, shootout challenges and more. The program design will also optimize conditioning opportunities for the girls and keep them in game shape for the duration.
| Age Groups: | Senior: 2003-2006 Junior: 2007-2010 |
| Location: | Okotoks Facilities |
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| Price: | $610.00 + GST |
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Thank you for your interest in STIX. We are almost there - just working on the final bits! Please check back very soon for details and registration!
Thank you for your interest in STIX. We are working on getting next year's programs ready. Please check back in the fall!
STIX Hockey offers skill based hockey programs focused on developing character, work ethic and on-ice skills. As coaches we take pride in being teachers of the game. We use the positive relationships we build with our players to motivate them to achieve to their potential both on and off the ice. Our goal is to teach personal excellence through a love of hockey.
STIX Hockey Male Spring Programs:
STIX 07 Program (2 locations)
STIX Bantam (4 locations)
STIX Major Midget
STIX Junior (4 locations)
STIX Spring Elite Male
STIX Apex
STIX Hockey Female Spring Programs:
STIX Jr Elite Female (4 age groups)
STIX Sr Elite Female (2002-2004)
STIX Female 3-on-3 Calgary
STIX Female 3-on-3 Okotoks
STIX University Female
STIX Multi-Sport Spring Programs:
Atom Program (2 locations)
STIX Prep Camps:
Alberta Cup Prep Camps
STIX Contact Confidence Camp
STIX Male Summer Prep Camps
STIX Female Summer Prep Camps
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