BH Blazers Hockey 2016-2017

BLAZERS PREP HOCKEY 2016-2017

BLAZERS BY THE NUMBERS

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BH coaches added to Team Manitoba coaching staff

BH players named to JWHL All Star team

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BH players to win an NCAA Div 1 National Championship

BH coaches added to Team Canada coaching staff

BH players named to a Team Manitoba roster

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BH players selected to European hockey teams

BH players / alumnae to win a CWHL Championship

BH players who have gone on to play with NCAA/CIS teams

63 18 BH players named to a Team Canada roster

About BH Blazers Prep Hockey The Blazers Prep hockey team was founded in 2006 – 2007. They found success early, with victory coming in their very first game against the Thunder Bay Queens. During the 2008 – 2009 season the Prep team joined the Junior Women’s Hockey League ( JWHL), which is comprised of teams from Illinois, Ontario, Vermont, British Columbia, Washington, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. In their first season in the league, the Blazers won the West Division and finished as league finalists. Within three seasons, the Prep hockey team recorded their 100th lifetime win.

Individual Prep student-athletes have also enjoyed success with BH players / alumnae being named to a Team Canada Roster 18 times, and BH players / alumnae being named to a Team Manitoba Roster 51 times. In addition to provincial and national level recognition, in the 10 years of the Prep team’s existence, 63 BH Prep team graduates have gone on to play at the CIS or NCAA level with academic and/or athletic scholarships.

“In my opinion, Balmoral Hall is one of the top schools in the country for an elite hockey player to develop. Not only is it known for its prestigious status in the classroom, but also for its excellent staff and teachers who are always doing everything in their power to help you succeed. The BH Blazers play in top-of-the line facilities and are an astounding hockey program that will help female hockey players truly reach their full potential.”

Bailey Bram ’08, Team Canada

Coaching Staff

GERRY WILSON

DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY / HEAD COACH

Coach Wilson now enters his sixth season as Head Coach of the Blazers. He brings an extensive hockey background as well as unique and rich business acumen to his role as Director of Hockey and Head Coach of the Prep Blazers. His playing background includes junior as well as collegiate hockey across Canada and the US. Teams included Winnipeg South Blues (MJHL), Calgary Chinooks (AJHL), Calgary Wranglers (WHL), Spokane Flyers (WHL), and the Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA). Gerry’s coaching experience within female hockey spans close to 20 years. He has held head coaching positions at all levels of minor female hockey as well as Midget AA, AAA, and high school. In his first year with the Blazers he coached the team to one of the most successful seasons ever with a 21 – 8 – 2 record, good for second overall in the JWHL. Gerry received a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Manitoba with a double major in finance and marketing. He has acquired over 20 years of experience in marketing and strategic planning. This serves to compliment his hockey background and ensure that the vision of long term growth and excellence within the program is attained.

Gerry’s extensive involvement at all levels of the game has allowed him to gain valuable insight into the female hockey landscape both in Canada, U.S., and Europe.

In 2014, Gerry completed Hockey Canada’s High Performance 1 Coaching Program. The clinic, by invitation only, occurs once every 2 years and brings together many of Manitoba’s elite level coaches and also involves a number of high performance athletes both male and female (many of whom are already at the national level.) Most recently he served as the first Head Coach of Team JWHL, travelling to Finland and Latvia for international competition.

SARAH ZACHARIAS

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT COACH

Sarah Zacharias returns for her third season with the Blazers as former alumna of the Prep Program (2007-2008). Sarah played NCAA division I hockey for the Niagara University Purple Eagles in the CHA’s (20082011). In her four years at school Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minors in Chemistry and French. When Sarah wasn’t playing hockey or studying for school she spent her time helping coach the Jr. Purple Eagles Program as well as working with SABAH (Special Athletes Big at Heart), an organization that teaches developmentally and physically disabled participants the game of hockey.

After returning to Winnipeg, Sarah began working with the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy, a not-for-profit organization that teaches fundamental and development hockey to students ages 7-14.

Coaching Staff Sarah also joined the coaching staff of the MFMHL AAA Winnipeg Ice as the Assistant Coach, primarily working with the Defense and Special Teams units. Sarah worked with the Ice for two seasons before coming back to her alma mater as the Development Program Coordinator and the Assistant Coach of Prep Hockey.

As Assistant Coach, Sarah helped Team Manitoba to a Silver medal at the 2015 National Women’s U18 Championship in Huntsville, ON. She’s currently coaching the team again for a second straight season as they prepare for the 2016 National Women’s U18 Championship, which will be held in Regina, SK. Sarah has completed High Performance 1 Coaching Program, which is a yearlong process that allows coaches to attain Hockey Canada’s most elite coaching level.

DARLENE SVEINSON

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR / STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Darlene Sveinson’s extensive knowledge and experience with fitness, physical education and yoga adds an elite athletic component to the Balmoral Hall Blazers Hockey Program. She has been a fitness leader and trainer in and outside of Manitoba since 1985 and a physical educator at Balmoral Hall School since 1996. In 1997 she became a certified Hockey Canada coach which inspired her to develop sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for hockey players.

Hockey-specific training techniques are utilized to push participants towards higher levels of athleticism while developing speed, power, agility and improved on-ice performance. Darlene’s strength is blending her diverse experience with a variety of training disciplines into a dynamic, multi-faceted conditioning program.

Since 1999, Darlene has trained countless male and female hockey players from Novice to AAA, junior and professional levels. Her involvement in hockey-specific training includes acting as the lead off-ice conditioning trainer for Max Hockey School and yoga instructor for Jennifer Botterill in her “Journey to Excel” hockey camp. She is the developer of IceFlex Yoga in association with Focus Fitness at the MTS IcePlex, leading yoga classes for hockey players, including professional hockey players and some of our very own Winnipeg Jets. Most recently she has joined forces with the Fort Garry Twins Hockey Association, providing yoga strength and flexibility training for their Pee Wee through Midget teams.

As the Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Balmoral Hall Blazers Prep Hockey Program, Darlene has the privilege to work with extremely dedicated and focused female athletes. In addition to acting as off-ice coach for physical training, her involvement with the players includes overseeing education in sport nutrition, mental skill development, and injury management.

BLAZERS #1 MEGAN SCHROEDER, G Hometown: Elm Creek, Manitoba Catches: Left Height: 5’6” Weight: 125 lbs Birthdate: October 10, 2001 Grade: 10 Graduating year: 2019 Previous team: AAA Pembina Valley Bantam, Carman Cougars Bantam Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field, badminton Hockey achievements: Manitoba Bantam AAA Bronze Medalist (2014/15) Other sport achievements: Carman High School fast pitch Coaches Award (2016), Manitoba provincial Track & Field championships Junior Varsity Gold Medal, finalist Academic Achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90), highest mark in a class (math, science) Contact: Rob and Karen Schroeder, rks@goinet.ca

#2 BIANCA CUEVAS Hometown: Manila, Philippines Shoots: Right Height: 5’0” Weight: 129 lbs Birthdate: September 3, 1998 Grade: 12 Graduating year: 2017 Previous Team: Philippine Islanders Other sports: Badminton, soccer Local hockey achievements: Singapore Lion City Cup Women’s Division Champion, Student-athlete Achievement Award (Ice-hockey and Badminton) Academic achievements: Academic Excellence award (phys-ed, information, communications and technology, art, technology and livelihood education) Contact: Mary Ann Therese Cuevas, dainty714@gmail.com

2016-2017 #4 TAYLOR WABICK Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’4” Weight: 136 lbs Birthdate: February 14, 1999 Grade: 12 Graduating year: 2017 Previous team: Shaftesbury Titans Prep Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, Top 26 Camp, Official Roster, Best Defenseman Award, Fewest PIMs, Best plus/minus (defense) Local hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star Team Other athletic achievements: FCNW Provincial Premier Soccer, High School Soccer Champs (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16) Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90), athletic scholarship Contact: Michelle Wabick, Roger Wabick, keno1@mymts.net

#5 TAYLOR TOM Hometown: Kenora, Ontario Shoots: Right Height: 5’4.5” Weight: 150 lbs Birthdate: June 29, 1999 Grade: 12 Graduating year: 2017 Previous team: St. Thomas Acquinas Saints Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer Local hockey achievements: Bantam City Champions Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80), JWHL academic team (2014/15) Contact: Lori Vogrig, lvogrig@hotmail.com

BLAZERS #6 MYA JORGENSON Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’6” Weight: 135 lbs Birthdate: January 17, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: Kelvin Clippers / APHA Rangers Other sports: Basketball, swimming Local hockey achievements: 2-time gold medal champion & MVP, Sportsmanship (APHA Rangers), Rookie of the Year (2014/15) (Kelvin High School) Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80), highest mark in a class (math), JWHL Academic Team Contact: Daren Jorgenson, Jasmine Wong, darenleejorgenson@gmail.com

#7 KAITLYN BASSETT Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’3” Weight: 130 lbs Birthdate: February 12, 2002 Grade: 9 Graduating year: 2020 Previous team: AAA Manitoba Boys B2 Sharks Other sports: Volleyball, lacrosse Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80) Contact: Mike and Joanne Bassett, mbassett8@shaw.ca

2016-2017 #8 KATHRYN LYON Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’5” Weight: 125 lbs Birthdate: November 16, 2001 Grade: 10 Graduating Year: 2019 Previous team: Winnipeg Twins Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer Hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star Team Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90) Contact: Jon Lyon, Bonnie Staples Lyon, JonLyon68@gmail.com

#9 DELANEY BOEHM Hometown: East St. Paul, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’9” Weight: 154 lbs Birthdate: February 3, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: AA NorthEast Predators, River East Kodiaks Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer Team Manitoba achievements: Top 26 Camp Local hockey achievements: River East Kodiaks High School MVP (2015), NorthEast Predators MVP (2015) Academic achievements: Honour roll (Final average over 80), JWHL Academic Team Contact: Daryl & Stacey Boehm, gusgus@mymts.net

BLAZERS #10 MORGAN WABICK Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Left Height: 5’4” Weight: 136 lbs Birthdate: February 14, 1999 Grade: 12 Graduating year: 2017 Previous team: Shaftesbury Titans Prep Other sports played: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, Top 26 Camp, Official Roster, points leader/top scorer, Most Sportsmanlike combined with Ability, Best Defensive Forward Local hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star Team Other athletic achievements: High school soccer champs (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16), MVP FCNW Provincial Premier Soccer Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90), contest winner, athletic Scholarship (English) Contact: Michelle Wabick, Roger Wabick, Keno1@mymts.net

#11 ERICA SANDILANDS Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’4.5” Weight: 150 lbs Birthdate: October 28, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: AAA Midget Lightning Other sports: Basketball, soccer Local hockey achievements: Top 40 #GCamp Canada 2016, Bantam City Champions (2014), Pee Wee All Star 2013 Other sport achievements: 2013 City Basketball Champions Academic achievements: Head’s Honour Roll (final avg. over 90), highest mark in a class (French), 1st place Concours d’Art Oratoire (2013) Contact: Maureen Kennedy, Robin Sandilands, mfk@fitnessmd.com

2016-2017 #12 MACKENZIE GUIMOND Hometown: Oak Bluff, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’2” Weight: 139 lbs Birthdate: February 10, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: AAA Central Plains Midget Capitals Other sports: Soccer Team Manitoba achievements: Top 100 Camp Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80) Contact: Lionel and Trish Guimond, guimond@mymts.net

#13 KEYARA LEA Hometown: Riverton, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’2” Weight: 150 lbs Birthdate: September 26, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: Kelvin Clippers Provincial hockey achievements: WWHSHL Top rookie, top scorer, MVP Local hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star Team Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80) Contact: Anna Lea, William Lea, annabeans@hotmail.com

BLAZERS #14 KEYANNA LEA Hometown: Riverton, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’1” Weight: 140 lbs Birthdate: September 26, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: Kelvin Clippers Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, soccer Team Manitoba achievements: NAHC for Team Manitoba Provincial hockey achievements: Rookie of the year (other province) Local hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star Team Contact: Anna Lea, William Lea, annabeans2000@hotmail.com

#16 ALIX YALLOWEGA Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’7” Weight: 136 lbs Birthdate: May 12, 2001 Grade: 10 Graduating year: 2019 Previous team: AA Winnipeg Bantam Twins Other sports: Volleyball, soccer Team Manitoba achievements: Top 100 Local hockey achievements: Midget/Bantam All Star Team, AA Peewee City Championships (Twins) and All Star Team (2014/15) Other athletic achievements: Provincial Track & Field semi-finalist (sprints), BH Junior Varsity Athlete of the Year (2015/16) Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90), 2015/16, JWHL Academic Team Contact: Lois Yallowega, Marion Alexandr, alexandr@mts.net

2016-2017 #17 SIDNEY SHYIAK Hometown: Yorkton, Saskatchewan Shoots: Left Height: 5’2” Weight: 110 lbs Birthdate: June 26, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: Parkland Lions Other sports: Soccer, competitive gymnastics Provincial hockey achievements: Selected to U18 Saskatchewan First Tournament, Saskatchewan Provincial finalist (2013/14, 2014/15) Local hockey achievements: SSFHL Bantam league champions, undefeated season (2014/15) Other athletic achievements: 2015 U18 provincial soccer champs Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90) (2013-16) Contact: Dean and Tricia Shyiak, dshyiak@gmail.com

#18 OLIVIA CVAR Hometown: Gimli, Manitoba Shoots: Left Height: 5’8” Weight: 167 lbs Birthdate: February 23, 2001 Grade: 10 Graduating year: 2019 Previous team: Shaftesbury HS Titans Prep Other sports: Volleyball, soccer Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, Top 26 Camp Contact: Kara and Mladen Cvar, mcvar@mymts.net

BLAZERS #19 ASHLEE HIRSCHFIELD Hometown: Stony Mountain, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’8” Weight: 160 lbs Birthdate: April 19, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: AAA Interlake Ice Other sports: Volleyball, soccer, swimming Local hockey achievements: Midget / Bantam All Star Team Academic achievements: Honour roll (final avg. over 80), JWHL Academic Team Contact: Harvey Hirschfield, Sherry Hodge,

harvey50@hotmail.ca, hodge@mts.net

#20 KENNESHA MISWAGGON Hometown: Cross Lake, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’7” Weight: 145 lbs Birthdate: March 8, 2001 Grade: 10 Graduating year: 2019 Previous team: Norman Wild Midget AAA Other sports: Soccer, softball, canoeing, rowing, track & field Contact: Kenny Misswaggon, kmmiswaggon@hotmail.com

2016-2017 #22 KARINE SANDILANDS Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’7” Weight: 130 lbs Birthdate: December 23, 2002 Grade: 9 Graduating year: 2020 Previous team: AA Bantam Fort Garry Twins Other sports: Basketball, soccer Local hockey achievements: Pee Wee City Champions 2015, Pee Wee All Star (2014, 2015) Other sport achievements: Nash Division Basketball Champions (2016), City Soccer Champions (2014) Academic achievements: Honour Roll (final avg. over 80), Honour Roll with distinction (2014/15, 2015/16) Contact: Maureen Kennedy, Robin Sandilands, mfk@fitnessmd.com

#23 REBECCA LILLY Hometown: Gore, New Zealand Shoots: Right Height: 5’9” Weight: 158 lbs Birthdate: October 14, 1998 Grade: 12 Graduating year: 2017 Previous team: Gore Grizzlies Other sports: Soccer, cricket National hockey achievements: New Zealand U18 Women’s Team (2013-2016), New Zealand Ice Fernz (2015, 2016), New Zealand U16 Team (2014), IIHF Development Camp (2014) Divisional hockey achievements: Southern Women’s Team (2012-2015), Southern U16 Team (2013), Southern U13 Team (2010), Southern U14 Friendship Tournament Team (2011) Contact: Caroline Lilly, Garry Lilly, caroline.lilly@xtra.co.nz

BLAZERS #24 RORIE RINGOR Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Shoots: Right Height: 5’8” Weight: 120 lbs Birthdate: August 11, 2002 Grade: 9 Graduating year: 2020 Previous team: Winnipeg Twins Local hockey achievements: Midget / Bantam All Star Team, Hardest Working Player (2014/15), Pee Wee City Champions, Pee Wee All Star Team Other athletic achievements: Manitoba Provincial Soccer Team (2015), All Star Team at National Competition, Invitational National Training Facility (soccer) (2016), Invitation to full time soccer academy (2016), Manitoba Games Ringette Gold Medal (2014) Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90), Certificate of Distinction: University of Waterloo Math Contest Contact: Ambrosio Ringor, Angie Adams, ringor7@shaw.ca

#29 BIANCA ZAK Hometown: Stonewall, Manitoba Shoots: Left Height: 5’5” Weight: 130 lbs Birthdate: February 6, 2000 Grade: 11 Graduating year: 2018 Previous team: Shaftesbury Titans Prep Other sports: Basketball, volleyball, softball, track & field, dance Team Manitoba: Top 100 (2014/15, 2015/16), Team Manitoba Aboriginal (2015, 2016) Local hockey achievements: Bantam A Male Interlake Champions (2013), Shaftesbury Titans Prep Exceptional Status Designation Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90) (2014/15, 2015/16) Contact: Brenda and Darren Zak, festus@mymts.net

2016-2017 #31 CORINNE SCHROEDER Hometown: Elm Creek, Manitoba Catches: Left Height: 5’11” Weight: 156 lbs Birthdate: August 17, 1999 Grade: 12 Graduating year: 2017 Previous team: AAA Pembina Valley Hawks Female Other sports: Volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming Team Canada achievements: Official Roster, Main Team Camp, Strength and Development camp, IIHF High Performance Camp, Finland Team Manitoba achievements: Top 40 Camp, Top 26 Camp JWHL achievements: All Star Team, 2015/16 Goalie of the Year Academic achievements: Head’s honour roll (final avg. over 90), highest mark in a class (Biology), JWHL Academic Team Contact: Rob and Karen Schroeder, rks@goinet.ca

Balmoral Hall helped teach me how to balance scheduling athletics and academics at the same time.

My school prepared me academically for university by offering experienced teachers and a challenging curriculum.

On the ice BH challenged me to keep improving and also gave me the exposure I needed to be recognized by universities both in the States and Canada. ~Meghan Dufault, ’12 Team Canada, U22 Development Roster

“The JWHL is the place to play if you want to get noticed by an NCAA Division 1 school.”

Lisa Bowes, TSN

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2016 / 2017 SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER September 15-18: Stoney Creek University Showcase Hamilton, ON

OCTOBER October 6-9: JWHL, Boston, MA October 28-30: JWHL, Winnipeg, MB

NOVEMBER November 17-20: JWHL, St. Catharines, ON

DECEMBER December 7 - 11: Notre Dame Tournament, Wilcox, SK

JANUARY January 19-22: JWHL, Minneapolis, MN

FEBRUARY February 2-5: JWHL, Vancouver, BC February 16-20: Challenge Cup, Washington, DC

MARCH March 9-12: JWHL Playoffs, Buffalo, NY

SEE THE BLAZERS IN ACTION! The Blazers host an action-packed weekend of JWHL hockey on October 28 - 30. Join us at MTS Iceplex and see our squad take on their toughest rivals from around North America.

Oct 28

Game 1 BH vs Pacific 9:00 AM Game 2 BH vs New England 3:30 PM Game 3 New England vs Pacific 8:45 AM

Oct 29

Game 4 BH vs Pacific 10:15 AM Game 5 BH vs New England 6:00 PM

Oct 30

Game 6 Pacific vs New England 9:15 AM

Want to see even more of Balmoral Hall? Visit our Open House on Saturday, October 29 from 11 am - 3 pm. Take a tour, meet our Admissions team, and find out about the exceptional educational and athletic programming we have to offer your daughters.

BEYOND THE BLAZERS BH Blazer hockey players get noticed! In the ten years the program has been in existence, 63 BH Varsity Prep team graduates have gone on to play at the university level, including both CIS and NCAA — many having received scholarships. Beyond this, 18 Blazer players have played for Team Canada!

The combination of a Balmoral Hall School education, and the JWHL experience the Blazers bring has helped so many of our graduates pursue the post-secondary educations of their dreams at the following schools:

Bemidji State University Boston University Carleton University Castleton State College Colgate University College of St. Benedict College of St. Scholastica Cornell University Dartmouth College Elmira College Grand Valley State University Hamilton College Liberty University Lindenwood University Memorial University Mercyhurst University Niagara University Nipissing University Ohio State University Plattsburgh State

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Quinnipiac University St. Cloud State University St. Lawrence University Syracuse University Utica College Union College University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba University of Minnesota-Duluth University of North Dakota University of Saskatchewan University of Vermont University of Wisconsin-Superior Wilfrid Laurier University

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Canadian Olympic Team Centralization Roster CWHL Calgary Inferno

Tatiana Rafter (F) NWHL Buffalo Beauts NWHL New York Riveters

Meghan Dufault (F) Gold with Team Canada U-22 at Four Nations Cup NCAA D1 team scoring leader

Corrine Schroeder (G) Official Team Canada U-18 roster Committed to Boston U (NCAA D1)

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Balmoral Hall School offers an exceptional academic experience and a JWHL prep program that holds the attention of CIS and NCAA scouts alike.

Limited roster spots available for the 2017/18 season. Contact us today to find out how you can be a part of Blazers history.

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