Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey
The Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Michigan Technological University. The Huskies are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). They play at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, Michigan.
| Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
 Current season | |
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| University | Michigan Technological University |
| Conference | CCHA |
| Head coach | Joe Shawhan 7th season, 119–88–20 (.568) |
| Assistant coaches |
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| Arena | MacInnes Student Ice Arena Houghton, Michigan |
| Student section | Mitch's Misfits |
| Colors | Black and gold[1] |
| Mascot | Blizzard T. Husky |
| NCAA Tournament championships | |
| 1962, 1965, 1975 | |
| NCAA Tournament Runner-up | |
| 1956, 1960, 1974, 1976 | |
| NCAA Tournament Frozen Four | |
| 1956, 1960, 1962, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1956, 1960, 1962, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 1960, 1962, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 2017, 2018 | |
| Conference regular season championships | |
| 1962, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1976, 2016 | |
| Current uniform | |
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The Huskies host and compete in the annual Great Lakes Invitational held in December of each year. The four-team tournament was played for the 50th year in 2014.
History
The Michigan Tech Huskies at the 2015 Great Lakes Invitational
Michigan Tech has had a storied history from its inception in 1919, producing three national championships. The program has played in five different home arenas including the Amphidrome, Calumet Colosseum, Dee Stadium and the MacInnes Student Ice Arena.
The program is a charter member of the WCHA in 1951 and became a national powerhouse under the leadership of Coach John MacInnes during the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s.[2][3]
The team has won three NCAA Division I championships (1962, 1965, and 1975) and seven Western Collegiate Hockey Association championships (1962, 1965, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1976, and 2016).[4][5]
Conferences
- None (1919–51, 1958–59)
- Midwest Collegiate Hockey League/
Western Intercollegiate Hockey League/
Western Collegiate Hockey Association (1951–58, 1959–81, 1984–2021) - Central Collegiate Hockey Association (1981–84, 2021–present)
NCAA Championships
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | City | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Michigan Tech | 7–1 | Clarkson | Utica, NY | Utica Memorial Auditorium |
| 1965 | Michigan Tech | 8–2 | Boston College | Providence, RI | Meehan Auditorium |
| 1975 | Michigan Tech | 6–1 | Minnesota | St. Louis, MO | St. Louis Arena |
Season-by-season results
Source:[6]
Coaches
As of the completion of the 2022–23 season.[7]
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919–1920 | E.R. Lovell | 1 | 1–2–1 | .375 |
| 1920–1921, 1923–1924 | Elmer Sicotte | 2 | 7–9–0 | .438 |
| 1921–1922 | Mike Fay | 1 | 8–3–1 | .708 |
| 1922–1923 | Bill Murdoch | 1 | 0–4–0 | .000 |
| 1924–1926 | Leon Harvey | 2 | 4–6–1 | .409 |
| 1926–1929 | Carlos "Cub" Haug | 3 | 12–10–3 | .540 |
| 1929–1936 | Bert Noblet | 7 | 44–53–8 | .457 |
| 1936–1938 | Joe Savini | 2 | 11–19–4 | .382 |
| 1938–1941, 1945–1948 | Ed Maki* | 6 | 35–60–0 | .368 |
| 1941–1943 | Elwin Romnes | 2 | 4–15–3 | .250 |
| 1948–1951 | Amo Bessone | 3 | 20–31–2 | .396 |
| 1951–1956 | Al Renfrew | 5 | 48–68–2 | .415 |
| 1956–1982 | John MacInnes | 26 | 555–295–39 | .646 |
| 1982–1985 | Jim Nahrgang* | 3 | 56–62–3 | .475 |
| 1985–1990 | Herb Boxer* | 5 | 66–129–8 | .345 |
| 1990–1992 | Newell Brown | 2 | 29–47–4 | .388 |
| 1992–1996 | Bob Mancini | 4 | 63–80–20 | .448 |
| 1996–2000 | Tim Watters†* | 5 | 39–116–9 | .265 |
| 2000–2003 | Mike Sertich | 3 | 25–69–9 | .286 |
| 2003–2011 | Jamie Russell* | 8 | 70–197–37 | .291 |
| 2011–2017 | Mel Pearson* | 6 | 118–92–29 | .554 |
| 2017–present | Joe Shawhan | 6 | 119–88–20 | .568 |
| Totals | 22 coaches | 102 seasons | 1334–1455–203 | .480 |
* indicates former Huskies player
† Tim Watters was fired in November 2000 after a 1–7–1 start.[8]
Pageantry
Huskies hockey fans associate many traditional songs with hockey games. Some of these songs include "The Engineer's Song," verses other than the first to "In Heaven There Is No Beer" and "Blue Skirt Waltz" (stylized as "The Copper Country Anthem"). Student organizations associated with hockey fandom include the student fan section Mitch's Misfits, and DaWGs, the official group representing the Huskies Pep Band.
Arena
John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena: (1972–present)
- Name: Student Ice Arena (1972–91), John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena (1991–present)
- Capacity: 4,200
- Constructed: 1971
- Dedication and first game: January 14, 1972
- Renovated: 1999, 2009
Top single-game crowds
- 4,619 vs Michigan: February 7, 1976
- 4,563 vs Denver: February 4, 1978
- 4,551 vs Denver: February 3, 1978
Top weekend series crowds
- 9,131 vs Michigan: February 6–7, 1976
- 9,114 vs Denver: February 3–4, 1978
- 8,992 vs Michigan State: February 1–2, 1974
Statistical leaders
Source:[9]
Career points leaders
| Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zuke | 1972–1976 | 163 | 133 | 177 | 310 | |
| Bob D'Alvise | 1971–1975 | 149 | 100 | 117 | 217 | |
| Stuart Ostlund | 1974–1978 | 160 | 80 | 133 | 213 | |
| John Young | 1989–1993 | 155 | 61 | 149 | 210 | |
| Rick Boehm | 1978–1982 | 147 | 66 | 143 | 209 | |
| Bill Terry | 1980–1984 | 152 | 91 | 89 | 180 | |
| Pat Mikesch | 1992–1996 | 153 | 57 | 112 | 169 | |
| George Lyle | 1973–1976 | 100 | 93 | 73 | 166 | |
| Steve Murphy | 1979–1984 | 144 | 73 | 92 | 165 | |
| Jack McManus | 1953–1957 | 107 | 88 | 72 | 160 |
Career goaltending leaders
GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
Minimum 30 games
| Player | Years | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Phillips | 2012–2016 | 99 | 5614 | 57 | 25 | 8 | 187 | 10 | .922 | 2.00 |
| Blake Pietila | 2019–Present | 104 | 5948 | 58 | 36 | 5 | 200 | 20 | .923 | 2.02 |
| Tony Esposito | 1964–1967 | 51 | 3160 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 130 | 2 | .912 | 2.55 |
| Garry Bauman | 1961–1964 | 75 | 4500 | 52 | 22 | 1 | 198 | 6 | .916 | 2.64 |
| Michael-Lee Teslak | 2005–2008 | 73 | 4085 | 26 | 33 | 11 | 181 | 5 | .910 | 2.66 |
Statistics current through the start of the 2023–24 season.
Players and personnel
Current roster
As of September 18, 2023.[10]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
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| 2 |  |
Cameron Moger | Freshman | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 2002-04-22 | Vernon, British Columbia | Coquitlam (BCHL) | — |
| 4 |  |
Henry Bartle | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2003-06-03 | Blaine, Minnesota | Des Moines (USHL) | — |
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Tyrone Bronte | Senior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1999-05-07 | Melbourne, Australia | Alabama–Huntsville (WCHA) | — |
| 6 |  |
Lauri Raiman | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2004-01-27 | Vantaa, Finland | Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 7 | |
Kasper Vähärautio | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2002-10-02 | Helsinki, Finland | Jokerit U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 8 |  |
Trevor Russell | Junior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 197 lb (89 kg) | 2000-02-02 | Old Hickory, Tennessee | Aberdeen (NAHL) | — |
| 9 | |
Kyle Kukkonen | Sophomore | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | 2002-11-13 | Maple Grove, Minnesota | Madison (USHL) | ANA, 162nd overall 2021 |
| 10 |  |
Lachlan Getz | Sophomore | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-02-01 | Northfield, Illinois | Boston University (HEA) | — |
| 11 |  |
Ryland Mosley | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2000-02-15 | Arnprior, Ontario | Carleton Place (CCHL) | — |
| 12 |  |
Kash Rasmussen | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-04-20 | Cochrane, Alberta | Bonnyville (AJHL) | — |
| 13 |  |
Logan Pietila | Graduate | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2000-01-27 | Howell, Michigan | Dubuque (USHL) | — |
| 14 | |
Max Koskipirtti | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2004-08-16 | Espoo, Finland | Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 15 | |
Matthew Campbell | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2003-03-04 | North Vancouver, British Columbia | Quinnipiac (ECAC) | — |
| 16 |  |
Isaac Gordon | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-01-29 | Landmark, Manitoba | Sioux Falls (USHL) | — |
| 17 | |
Chase Pietila | Freshman | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | 2004-03-03 | Howell, Michigan | Youngstown (USHL) | — |
| 18 | |
Alex Nordstrom | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2000-11-15 | Atlantic Mine, Michigan | Green Bay (USHL) | — |
| 19 | |
Nick Williams | Freshman | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 2002-09-21 | Edina, Minnesota | Youngstown (USHL) | — |
| 20 |  |
Arvid Caderoth | Senior | F | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 2000-05-14 | Gothenburg, Sweden | Frölunda J20 (J20 SuperElit) | — |
| 21 |  |
Blais Richartz | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2000-06-23 | Menomonie, Wisconsin | Lincoln (USHL) | — |
| 22 | |
Marcus Pedersen | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2001-05-25 | Stockholm, Sweden | Malmö J20 (J20 Nationell) | — |
| 23 | |
Trevor Kukkonen | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2001-02-01 | Maple Grove, Minnesota | Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) | — |
| 24 |  |
Oliver Bezick | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2001-06-12 | Delray Beach, Florida | Amarillo (NAHL) | — |
| 25 | |
Jed Pietila | Senior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1999-01-13 | Howell, Michigan | Austin (NAHL) | — |
| 26 | |
Evan Orr | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-01-09 | Shelby Township, Michigan | Northeast (NAHL) | — |
| 27 |  |
Patriks Marcinkēvičs | Sophomore | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 2001-05-06 | Riga, Latvia | Long Island (NCAA) | — |
| 28 | |
Levi Stauber | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2000-01-16 | Hermantown, Minnesota | Danbury (NAHL) | — |
| 29 |  |
Jack Works | Junior (RS) | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-05-23 | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories | Denver (NCHC) | — |
| 30 | |
Max Väyrynen | Sophomore | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2002-06-18 | Espoo, Finland | Ässät U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 31 | |
Blake Pietila | Graduate | G | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2000-01-27 | Howell, Michigan | Cedar Rapids (USHL) | — |
| 35 |  |
Michael Morelli | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 154 lb (70 kg) | 2001-04-25 | Arvada, Colorado | Maryland (NAHL) | — |
Staff
| Title | Staff member | Hometown | Tenure | Previous position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Joe Shawhan | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | 4th year | Assistant coach, Michigan Tech (WCHA) |
| Assistant coach | Chris Brooks | Stratford, Ontario | 4th year | Head coach, Wisconsin–Stevens Point (WIAC) |
| Assistant coach | Tyler Shelast | Kelowna, British Columbia | 8th year | |
| Volunteer coach | Jamie Phillips | Caledonia, Ontario | 1st year | Goaltender, Brampton (ECHL) |
Awards and honors
Hockey Hall of Fame
The following Michigan Tech Huskies have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Tony Esposito (player, 1988)
United States Hockey Hall of Fame
The following Michigan Tech Huskies have been elected to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Amo Bessone (coach, 1992)
- Paul Coppo (player, 2004)
- John MacInnes (coach, 2007)
NCAA
All-Americans
- 1936–37: Ed Maki
- 1950–51: Joe deBastiani, D
- 1952–53: Bob Monahan, D
- 1958–59: John Kosiancic, F
- 1959–60: George Cuculick, G; Paul Coppo, F
- 1961–62: Henry Åkervall, D; Elov Seger, D; Lou Angotti, F; Jerry Sullivan, F
- 1962–63: Garry Bauman, G; George Hill, F
- 1963–64: Garry Bauman, G
- 1964–65: Tony Esposito, G
- 1965–66: Tony Esposito, G; Bruce Riutta, D
- 1966–67: Tony Esposito, G; Rick Best, G; Bruce Riutta, D; Gary Milroy, F
- 1968–69: Al Karlander, F
- 1970–71: Morris Trewin, G; Bob Murray, D
- 1973–74: Jim Nahrgang, D; Mike Zuke, F
- 1974–75: Bob D'Alvise, F
- 1975–76: Mike Zuke, F
- 1980–81: Tim Watters, D
- 1992–93: Jamie Ram, G
- 1993–94: Jamie Ram, G
- 2014–15: Tanner Kero, F
- 2022–23: Blake Pietila, G
- 1951–52: Joe deBastiani, D
- 1954–55: Jack McManus, F
- 1955–56: Jack McManus, F
- 1989–90: Kip Noble, D
- 2004–05: Colin Murphy, F
- 2015–16: Alex Petan, F
- 2021–22: Brian Halonen, F
Individual awards
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All-Conference Teams
- 1954–55: Bob McManus, G
- 1955–56: Jack McManus, F
- 1959–60: Henry Åkervall, G; John Kosiancic, F
- 1961–62: Garry Bauman, D; Henry Åkervall, D; Lou Angotti, F; Jerry Sullivan, F
- 1962–63: Garry Bauman, G; George Hill, F
- 1963–64: Garry Bauman, G; Norm Wimmer, D
- 1964–65: Tony Esposito, G
- 1965–66: Tony Esposito, G; Bruce Riutta, D
- 1966–67: Tony Esposito, G
- 1968–69: Al Karlander, F
- 1970–71: Morris Trewin, G; Bob Murray, D
- 1973–74: Jim Nahrgang, D; Mike Zuke, F
- 1974–75: Jim Warden, G; Bob D'Alvise, F
- 1975–76: George Lyle, F; Mike Zuke, F
- 1980–81: Tim Watters, D
- 1988–89: Shawn Harrison, F
- 1989–90: Kip Noble, D
- 1992–93: Jamie Ram, G
- 1993–94: Jamie Ram, G
- 1997–98: Andre Savage, F
- 2004–05: Colin Murphy, F
- 2014–15: Jamie Phillips, G; Tanner Kero, F
- 2015–16: Alex Petan, F
- 2016–17: Matt Roy, D
- 1951–52: Joe deBastiani, D
- 1952–53: Joe deBastiani, F
- 1954–55: Jack McManus, F
- 1955–56: Bob McManus, G
- 1956–57: Jack McManus, F; Tom Kennedy, F
- 1959–60: George Cuculick, G; Gerald Fabbro, F; Paul Coppo, F
- 1960–61: Bill Rowe, G; Henry Åkervall, D; Lou Angotti, F; Jerry Sullivan, F
- 1961–62: Elov Seger, D; Gene Rebellato, F
- 1962–63: Gary Begg, D; John Ivanitz, F
- 1963–64: Scott Watson, F; George Hill, F
- 1964–65: Dennis Huculak, D; Gary Milroy, F
- 1965–66: Dennis Huculak, D; Wayne Weller, F
- 1966–67: Rick Best, G; Bruce Riutta, D; Bob Toothill, F; Gary Milroy, F
- 1967–68: Dick Sieradzki, D; Al Karlander, F
- 1970–71: Mike Usitalo, F
- 1972–73: Jim Nahrgang, D
- 1973–74: Rick Quance, G; Lorne Stamler, F
- 1974–75: Bob Lorimer, D; Mike Zuke, F
- 1975–76: John Rockwell, G; Gord Salt, F
- 1987–88: John Archibald, F
- 1990–91: Kelly Hurd, F
- 1992–93: John Young, F
- 1997–98: Andy Sutton, D
- 2003–04: Chris Conner, F
- 2004–05: Lars Helminen, D
- 2014–15: Alex Petan, F; Malcolm Gould, F
- 2015–16: Jamie Phillips, G; Matt Roy, D
- 2016–17: Shane Hanna, D
- 2020–21: Colin Swoyer, D
- 1996–97: Andre Savage, F
- 2004–05: Cam Ellsworth, G
- 2006–07: Michael-Lee Teslak, G
- 2014–15: Shane Hanna, D; Blake Pietila, F
- 2015–16: Shane Hanna, D; Malcolm Gould, F; Tyler Heinonen, F
- 2016–17: Tyler Heinonen, F
- 2017–18: Mitch Reinke, D
- 2019–20: Matt Jurusik, G
- 2020–21: Trenton Bliss, F
- 1990–91: Jamie Ram, G
- 1992–93: Jason Wright, D; Pat Mikesch, F
- 2012–13: Alex Petan, F
- 2013–14: Shane Hanna, D
- 2015–16: Jake Lucchini, F
- 2016–17: Angus Redmond, G; Mitch Reinke, D
- 2017–18: Mitch Reinke, D
- 2018–19: Brian Halonen, F
- 2020–21: Arvid Caderoth, F
Individual awards
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All-Conference Teams
- 2021–22: Brian Halonen, F
- 2022–23: Blake Pietila, G; Ryland Mosley, F
- 2021–22: Blake Pietila, G; Colin Swoyer, D; Trenton Bliss, F
- 2022–23: Brett Thorne, D
- 2022–23: Kyle Kukkonen, F
Michigan Tech Hall of Fame
The following is a list of people associated with Michigan Tech 's men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Michigan Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame (induction date in parentheses).[12]
- 1961–62 Team (2012)
- 1964–65 Team (2014)
- 1974–75 Team (2016)
- Henry Åkervall (1990)
- Lou Angotti (1991)
- Garry Bauman (1992)
- Russ Becker (2010)
- Gary Begg (1997)
- Rick Best (1994)
- Tom Bissett (2014)
- Rick Boehm (2000)
- Herb Boxer (2009)
- Peter Buchmann (1987)
- Steve Coates (2018)
- Paul Coppo (1985)
- George Cuculick (1998)
- Bob D'Alvise (1989)
- Joe deBastiani (2000)
- Tony Esposito (1990)
- Gerald Fabbro (2005)
- Dan Farrell (2011)
- Peter Grant (2005)
- John Grisdale (1997)
- Fred Hall (2001)
- Bob Hauswirth (1994)
- George Hill (2001)
- Bruce Horsch (2007)
- Art Karam (1987)
- Al Karlander (1990)
- John Kosiancic (1994)
- Doug Latimer (1986)
- Bob Lorimer (1992)
- George Lyle (1993)
- John MacInnes (1985)
- Abbie Maki (1987)
- Ed Maki (1985)
- Randy McKay (1999)
- Al McLeod (2008)
- Bob McManus (2001)
- Jack McManus (1995)
- Gary Milroy (2004)
- Bob Monahan (1993)
- Bob Murray (1996)
- Jim Nahrgang (1989)
- Ken Naples (2003)
- Kip Noble (2018)
- Allan Olson (1991)
- Marcus Olson (1986)
- Ted Olson (2003)
- Stuart Ostlund (2002)
- Ken Pelto (2001)
- Brent Peterson (2016)
- Ray Puro (2004)
- Jamie Ram (2010)
- Damian Rhodes (2006)
- Bruce Riutta (1987)
- John Rockwell (2006)
- Elov Seger (1998)
- Bill Steele (2012)
- Jerry Sullivan (1986)
- Bill Terry (2011)
- Mike Usitalo (2008)
- Maurice Villeneuve(1988)
- Jim Warden (2007)
- Tim Watters (1997)
- Glen Weller (2005)
- Scott White (2016)
- Rick Yeo (1988)
- John Young (2008)
- Mike Zuke (1988)
Huskies in the NHL
As of July 1, 2023.
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WHA
Several players also were members of WHA teams.
Source:[14] OlympiansThis is a list of Michigan Tech alumni were a part of an Olympic team.
See alsoReferences
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