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ETIQUETTE HOCKEY
While we score goals on the ice, our goal off the ice is to make sure all of #GensNation has the best game experience possible! We’ve made a list of some important reminders for all fans to keep in mind so that everyone’s night out is a special one.
1. WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE TO ENTER AND EXIT SEATING AREA
A lot can happen in a split second of hockey action – and we don’t want anyone to miss anything. Fans who move from their seat during play can block the view of an entire section of fans. Please wait until a whistle blows to make any move to and from your seats.
QUICK TIP - There will always be extended stoppages following the first whistle after the 14:00 & 6:00 minute marks of a period (unless there is an icing, goal, or the start of a power play – just listen for the buzzer!)
2. BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU
Trust us, we know the games will have you at the edge of your seat, but if you lean too far forward, you’ll block the view of those around you. There isn’t a bad seat in the building, so sit back and enjoy the game!
3. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PUCK
Things move quickly at our games, including flying sticks and pucks. Keep your eye on the puck at all times to avoid any potential injuries!
4. NON-SMOKING FACILITY
The Tribute Communities Centre is a non-smoking, no re-entry facility. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, on TCC property, is prohibited.
5. HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE
We don’t expect everyone to be best friends with the Petes’ fans – some things just don’t mix. But, we do think it’s pretty cool they’re coming to our building to enjoy the same great game we love. Please be aware of those sitting around you, including children and let the play on the ice do the talking. Abusive and inappropriate language will NOT be tolerated.
6. HAVE FUN
Get loud, cheer, and let your favourite team on the ice know you’re behind them – Afterall, hockey is the best sport out there.
BEYOND THE STATS:
THE INSPIRING STORY OF NOAH POWELL
WRITTEN BY: ALEX CHAMPAGNE
Noah Powell’s journey to the Oshawa Generals has been anything but ordinary. At 20 years old, the Chicago native is making his mark in the OHL after a mid-season move from Ohio State. With nine goals and 13 assists in 28 games, Powell has quickly become a key piece of the Generals’ offensive lineup. But beyond the stats and highlight-reel moments, Powell’s story is one of resilience, determination, and overcoming adversity.
Diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss in kindergarten, Powell’s early years weren’t without challenges. He recalls a moment that led to his diagnosis, a schoolyard misunderstanding that ended in a suspension. “I mean, I can’t actually tell the story of how I found out… but I just couldn’t hear at school,” Powell laughs. After the incident, doctors confirmed his hearing loss, and he was fitted with hearing aids. However, adapting to them wasn’t always smooth sailing. “I lost my hearing aids, my dog ate one… I was like eight years old with $3,000 technology,” he recalls.
Despite these obstacles, Powell never let his hearing loss slow him down on the ice. He started playing hockey at four years old, drawn to the game simply because he wanted to try it. From youth leagues to the USHL, where he put up an impressive 74 points in his final season with Dubuque, to being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Draft, Powell’s talent has spoken for itself.
While Powell knows American Sign Language (ASL) after taking it for three years in school, he primarily relies on reading lips to communicate. “I wouldn’t say I’m great at ASL, and I don’t use it much because there aren’t many people to sign with,” he explains. Instead, he has developed strong lip-reading skills, which help him both on and off the ice.
On the ice, his hearing loss does present unique challenges. “Hearing people is hard,” he admits. “It’s tough to hear coaches on the bench and teammates on the ice. I’m basically playing deaf.” He used to wear over-the-ear hearing aids but has since switched to in-ear versions, which help but aren’t a perfect solution. “I actually haven’t worn them in like eight months,” he adds.
His teammates and even referees have shown immense support. “After Kingston, the officials came up to me and said, ‘If anything happens, just let us know.’ That was really nice,” he says. As for teammates? “Everyone’s pretty chill.”
When reflecting on his favorite hockey memory, Powell quickly recalls scoring a hat trick on his birthday in Iowa, a standout moment in his already impressive career. Growing up, he idolized players like Alex Ovechkin, Jonathan Toews, and Patrick Kane, stars who dominated in the city where he fell in love with the game.
Now, Powell is writing his own story in Oshawa, proving that no obstacle, on or off the ice, can hold him back.
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AROUND THE OHL
PLAYOFF EDITION
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
LEADS SERIES 2 - 0
EASTERN CONFERENCE
SERIES HIGHLIGHT: BARRIE COLTS vs KINGSTON FRONTENACS
As the 2024/25 playoff season continues into round two, the Barrie Colts and Kingston Frontenacs have been battling it out so far. The Colts came out on top in round one against the Niagara IceDogs, winning it in five games. Whereas the Frontenacs swept the Sudbury Wolves in four games. Going into this round, the Colts were the higher seed receiving home-ice advantage and are now leading the series by two, but the Frontenacs are still in it heading into game three on April 15th.
Looking back at game one of the series, the Colts and Frontenacs each scored two in the first period, but the Colts scored another in the second and three in the third, ending it 6-2. Goaltender Sam Hillebrandt was the player to watch in this game as he shut down many of the Frontenacs’ chances, with 38 saves in total. In game two, the start was similar to the last, with two goals going both ways. The Frontenacs didn’t go down easy in the second, recording another two, especially with Forward Cedrick Guindon collecting three points. The Colts managed to get four in the net in the second and another in the third, ending this game 7-4. Riley Patterson and Grayson Tiller of the Colts were both players to keep an eye on in this game, each collecting three points.
Going into game three, the Frontenacs will be at home and will have a chance to get back into this series with a win. The Frontenacs haven’t had an issue putting in goals early on but have been unsuccessful in keeping the lead against a strong goal-scoring team. The Colts have also relied heavily on their goaltending throughout the playoffs, and it has worked in their favour.
Dalyn Wakely will be the player to watch for the Colts heading into the rest of this series, as he’s been a strong force, recording three goals and 11 assists in the playoffs. Patterson, who’s been on a hot streak in his last few games, will also be on the Frontenacs’ radars going into game 3.
On the other hand, Guindon has been a driving force to the Frontenacs’ scoring throughout the playoffs, recording six goals and five assists in his last six games. Goaltender Charlie Schenkel, who played four solid games in the first round, will be an important piece to keeping pucks out of the net for the upcoming games.
Although the Frontenacs are down by two, they’ve still shown their strength so far against a very strong and efficient team, the Colts. This series could go either way for the rest of the week, but no doubt it will be a battle between them.
BARRIE
AROUND THE OHL
PLAYOFF EDITION
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
LONDON LEADS SERIES 2 - 0
WESTERN CONFERENCE
SERIES HIGHLIGHT: LONDON KNIGHTS vs ERIE OTTERS
The 2024/25 playoffs season is still underway for round two, and the matches in the Western Conference are heating up. The stage has been set between the London Knights and the Erie Otters after both being successful in round one. The Otters took on the Saginaw Spirit, only giving up one game and winning it in five. The Knights, on the other hand, proved to be the top-seeded team that they are, beating the Owen Sound Attack in a clean four games. So far in this series, the Knights have been playing at home, winning two games to take the lead before heading to Erie for game 3 on April 15th.
Taking a look at game one, the Knights came out on top with a 6-3 win, but it was a back-and-forth battle. The Otters and Knights both secured opening goals in the first, but in the second, the Otters scored two, and the Knights answered with three. In the final period, the Knights scored two more to win game one. Denver Barkey of the Knights managed to score three of the six goals, giving him a hat-trick. In game two, the Knights dominated early in the match, scoring three in the first compared to the Otters’ one goal. The Otters were able to get in one more, but the Knights answered back with another four goals to end the game. Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect Easton Cowan recorded two goals and one assist in this matchup.
Heading into game 3, the Otters will be at home surrounded by their fans in hopes of making a comeback in this series against a dialed team. The Knights will continue to use their powerhouse forwards to increase their goal count, whereas the Otters will have to work towards keeping the lead and defending against the Knights.
Dylan Edwards has been a strong player to keep an eye on so far during the playoffs run for the Otters, as he’s scored six goals and tallied nine assists. He is followed by Pano Fimis, a leader for the Otters all season long, who has 14 points in total during the 2025 playoffs.
On the Knights side, Barkey has been the player to talk about, being a key piece to the Knights’ success. He has recorded nine goals and 10 assists in the last six games, making him a big threat. Cowan follows behind with six goals and 10 assists and continues to be a leading voice to his teammates.
Both teams will have more success focusing on scoring in this series, as their goaltending has been evenly matched. Going into game 3, the Otters have a lot to prove and will prepare to take on the Knights in another high-scoring battle.
OSHAWA VS BRANTFORD
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
The OHL playoffs season is still underway, and heading into round two, the Oshawa Generals are preparing to take on the Brantford Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs will have home-ice advantage in this round, as they ended the regular season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Both teams are hungry for the win, and the Gens, coming in as the underdog, have something to prove as they head to Brantford for games one and two this week.
In round one, both teams fought hard on the ice to make it past their opponents to get into round two. The Gens took on the Brampton Steeleads, and the Bulldogs took on the North Bay Battalion.
The Gens started the series against the Steelheads with a bang, putting up seven goals in game one against goaltender Jack Ivankovic. The Steelheads quickly answered back, winning the second game to tie the series. Games three and four were a sweep for the Gens as they put up goals all across the board and focused on their goaltending. The Steelheads managed to take one more win in game five, but it was very quickly shut down by the Generals, who won the series in six.
On the other hand, the Battalion put up a fight but were no match for the Bulldogs as they won three games in a row, winning two at home and one in North Bay. The Battalion did not plan on going down easy, as they came out stronger in game four of the playoffs, winning the match 6-3. Going into game five, the Bulldogs had a chance to take the series, and it was an easy win for them, ending it with a score of 5-1.
Heading into this round, both the Bulldogs and Gens have shown their ability all season long, showing different strengths across the ice.
This past season, these teams met seven times, where the Bulldogs recorded five wins and the Gens with two. Each game between these two teams has been a battle to the very end, showing the Gens’ strength when it comes to defense and goaltending, and the Bulldogs’ depth strength.
The Gens top scorers continued to be Calum Ritchie and Beckett Sennecke compared to the Bulldogs Nick Lardis and Patrick Thomas. Going into this round, both teams have top prospects to keep an eye on, which could be key pieces to either team’s success.
Right-winger Lardis for the Bulldogs has been a key driver to the success of the team during the regular season, putting up 71 goals and 46 assists. In round one against the Battalion, he recorded 7 goals and 2 assists, making him a player to watch.
On the Generals’ side, Owen Griffin has been a player on everyone’s radar throughout the regular season and the beginning of the playoffs. He has scored 22 goals in the regular season, five of them being against the Bulldogs. In round one against the Steelheads, Griffin was on a roll, racking up six goals and six assists, and a hat-trick in game 3, making him a key player in this upcoming round.
Round two will be an intense brawl between these two powerhouse teams, and it all starts on Thursday, April 10th in Brantford where the Generals will take on the Bulldogs at 7:00 pm.
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SERIES ONE RECAP
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
Game 1: Barlow Secures Hat-Trick in 7-4 Win
Oshawa 7 - Brampton 4 – Oshawa leads series 1 - 0
• Barlow opens the scoring one minute into the game, the first of four goals in the period.
• Angus MacDonell answers back with one goal in the first, but Barlow Ben Danford and Brooks Rogowski all secure goals to make it 4-1.
• Early in the second, the Generals perfected their power play, giving Barlow his third of the game, followed by the insurance goal from Beckett Sennecke.
• Steelheads Macdonell and Carson Rehkopf responded with two goals late in the second but were not able to catch the Generals.
• MacDonell also secured a hat-trick in the third as a final effort, but it wasn’t enough as Goaltender Jacob Oster wraps up with 26 saves.
Game 2: Generals Battle Against Ivankovic in Net Oshawa 1 - Brampton 3 – Series is tied 1 - 1
• Slow start for the Generals and Steelheads, broken up by a late goal in the first by Luke Misa.
• Scoreless in the second for the Generals, but Steelheads Rehkoph manages to record his second of the series.
• Barlow recorded his 4th of the playoffs and the only goal for the Generals in game two.
• Steelheads Jack Ivankovic plays an exceptional game, making 46 saves, leading the Steelheads to victory.
Game 3: Griffin Records a Four-Point Night with a Hat-Trick Oshawa 7 - Brampton 5 – Oshawa leads series 2 - 1
• The Generals record points all across the board in the first away game of the series with a total of seven goals.
• Owen Griffin ends the night with four points, three goals and one assist.
• Defenseman Luca Marrelli put up two assists and one goal to add to his tally of the playoffs.
• Steelheads scored two opening goals and another three on the powerplay compared to the Generals’ three powerplay goals and four with full strength.
Game 4: Generals Record a Clean 4 - 1 Win in Brampton Oshawa 4 - Brampton 1 – Oshawa leads series 3 - 1
• The Generals continued to play their best on the road, scoring four goals in Brampton.
• Sennecke took over recording two goals, late in the first period and at the 1:39 mark in the second.
• Porter Martone answers back with the only goal from the Steelheads in game four.
• Luke Torrance secured his first goal of the playoffs, ensuring a win for the Generals to learn the series 3-1.
• Griffin recorded another multi-point night with one goal and one assist.
Game 5: Steelheads Bounce Back Extending Series
Oshawa 3 - Brampton 6 – Oshawa leads series 3 - 2
• Steelheads lose Ivankovic early in the first due to an injury. Brayden Gillespie takes his place for the remainder of the game, making 27 saves.
• Martone opened the scoring with a powerplay goal, followed by a Generals powerplay goal from Andrew Gibson.
• Misa and Rehkoph managed to score two more on Osrer, leaving the Generals to play catch-up.
• Marrelli and Barlow fired two more in the final efforts to tie up the score, but the Steelheads took the lead with six goals.
Game 6: Generals Overcome Steelheads Winning Series in Six
Oshawa 4 - Brampton 1 – Oshawa wins series 4 - 2
• The generals looked to take round one in six games and were successful with a four-goal win.
• Barlow opened the scoring with his 6th of the playoffs, assisted by Griffin, who also picked up one assist and two goals.
• Torrance came in clutch once again, netting the game-winning goal early in the second.
• Rehkopf managed to get the only goal for the Steelheads partially into the third period, but an empty netter from Griffin locks in the game for the Generals.
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PREVIEW GAME DAY
WRITTEN BY: CARTER SMITH
The Oshawa Generals return home to the Tribute Communities Centre looking to get back to winning as they take on the Brantford bulldogs in Game 3 of the second round.
Oshawa was unable to steal a win on the road but as the old adage goes its isn’t a series until you lose at home. The Generals find themselves trailing 0-2 but not out of it yet, as they have not had trouble scoring finding the back 5 times in Game 2.
Brantford has been scoring almost at will through the first two games scoring five in the first and eight in the second. The Bulldogs may be without a couple key pieces as goalie Ryerson Leenders left in Game 1 and Nick Lardis left in Game 2 and not returning
Last game. Was one the Generals would largely like to forget Games 1 and 2, but there were important lessons taken from the 8-5 Game 2 loss.
Brantford started things off scoring two in a row before Calum Ritchie cut the lead in half on a great pass from Luca Marrelli all before Owen Griffin scored tying the game at 2-2.
The Bulldogs scored another two, but it was Matthew Buckley scoring to make it a one goal game again.
With every Generals response Branford seemingly found two of their own as they went on to win Game 2 8-5.
RECAP LAST GAME
SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
The Oshawa Generals headed back to Brantford in hopes to even up the score in the series this Sunday afternoon against the Bulldogs, but came up short with an 8-5 loss.
Early in the period, the Bulldogs fired first, only six minutes into the period, for a one-on-one goal that got past goaltender Jacob Oster, scored by Marek Vanacker.
The Gens hoped to keep it close, but only 20 seconds later, Bulldogs star Nick Lardis fired in the second of the game, giving the Bulldogs an early stretch lead.
Both teams showed aggressiveness early on in the game, and in the final minutes of the period, it paid off with a Gens five-on-three powerplay.
Forward Calum Ritchie capitalized on the powerplay after receiving a pass from Luca Marrelli, cutting the lead in half before heading into the intermission.
In the second, the Gens managed to make a come-back as Owen Griffin netted his 8th of the playoffs, giving Marrelli his second assist of the game.
Bulldogs Adam Jiricek answered with the third goal, giving them the lead once again, and later Lardis snipes in his second of the game, and 10th of the playoffs.
The Gens and the Bulldogs continued to play a back-and-forth battle, where Matthew Buckley came flying in to complete a one-timer shot to give the Gens their third goal.
With seven minutes to go in the period, Lardis scored his 3rd of the game, securing a hat-trick.
Going into the third, the Gens laid it all out on the line in efforts to catch up on the scoreboard. Two minutes into the third, Bulldog Dylan Tsherna netted the 6th goal of the game.
Minutes later, Noah Powell secured his first of the playoffs, assisted by Andrew Gibson and Luca D’Amato. Followed by the 5th goal for the Gens scored by Griffin and assisted by Beckett Sennecke, who collected 3 assists in total.
The Gens pushed through the rest of the third, hoping to tie up the game and force it into overtime, but Noah Nelson and Patrick Thomas scored empty netters, bringing the end total to 8-5.
The Gens will head back home for game 3 on Tuesday, April 15th, against the Bulldogs in hopes of making a comeback. Catch the game on CHL TV or Rogers TV, Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
PLAYOFF RESULTS PAST
RESULTS
LONDON DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-0 IN THE OHL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
OTTAWA DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-1 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINALS
KINGSTON DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-2 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINALS
NONE DUE TO COVID-19
NONE DUE TO COVID-19
OTTAWA DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-0 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
NIAGARA DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-1 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINALS
MISSISSAUGA DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-1 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI FINALS
KINGSTON DEFEATED OSHAWA 4-1 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINALS
OSHAWA DEFEATED KELOWNA 2-1
EARNING THE TITLE AS MEMORIAL CUP CHAMPIONS
TOP SCORERS
CALUM RITCHIE (30)
RYAN GAGNIER (6)
BRETT HARRISON (7)
NONE DUE TO COVID-19
NONE DUE TO COVID-19
BRANDON SAIGEON (16)
JACK STUDNICKA (5)
JACK STUDNICKA (17)
DOMENICO COMMISSO (5)
COLE CASSELS/MICHAEL DAL COLLE (30)
PUCKS IN-GAME
Every single Oshawa Generals home game is YOUR chance to bring home a piece of history. All 34 home games will feature unique warmup pucks specific to that night’s home game! While everyone rushes to the glass hoping their favourite player tosses one over, you can head to the back of section 112, or the Generals store inside Gate 1, after the warmup and grab your own puck fresh off the ice for just $10 dollars!
That not enough? Well, we’ve got more!
Authentic goal pucks are back again for the 2024-2025 season! After every single Oshawa Generals home goal, save for special player milestones, those pucks will be taken out of play and into the Generals team store available for purchase at the next home game. Each puck comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, inside a protective case. Want someone specific? Then don’t wait, cause these pucks don’t last long and are only available on a first come, first served basis.
BIRTHDAYS
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Are you or someone special celebrating your birthday with the Oshawa Generals? We’ve got the perfect way to celebrate! Request a birthday shoutout on our centre-ice videoboard. For a request to be guaranteed, it must be submitted 48-hours BEFORE scheduled puck drop. This means if a game is scheduled for a Friday night at 7:05 p.m., your birthday request needs to be submitted by Wednesday at 7:05 for it to be guaranteed.
ONCE A GENERAL, ALWAYS A GENERAL;
ONE LAST HOORAH
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
Growing up playing the game can have its ups and downs, and it has been enriching and eye-opening for many. Soon enough, all the early practices, the late games, new sticks, and weekend tournaments became worth it, and for these players, it’s something they’ve never taken for granted.
Jacob Oster, Luke Torrance and Luca D’Amato have dedicated their lives to mastering their game and putting their best foot forward each and every day. After giving their all, including blood, sweat and tears, these players are coming to the end of their junior careers.
Looking back, they’ve each experienced a whole world of moments and were lucky enough to experience some of it together here at the Oshawa Generals.
Luke Torrance
Torrance committed to the Oshawa Generals at a young age of 17, not knowing what to expect, but the Oshawa native was quick to be welcomed warmly by his teammates.
“The older guys took care of me and the younger guys really well…they showed us a lot of things, how to play, how to be a good teammate, how to play the right way, and taught me how to be the leader I am today,” said Torrance.
After years with the Gens and proving himself, he was allowed to lead this team with an A on his jersey. He recalls all the amazing memories with the team, but one that stood out was last season’s conference final against the North Bay Battalion.
“Fans were electric. Our bench was electric. Going into that game, we were missing our key pieces in the lineup. So, boys just dug deep that game and came out with the win,” he explained.
Heading into his final playoffs of his junior career, the emotions are high, but Torrance is looking forward to finishing out the year strong alongside his teammates. After four years, Torrance is moving on next year and hopes to continue playing hockey.
Luca D’Amato
As for D’Amato, his journey didn’t begin in Oshawa, but down south in Flint Michigan with the Firebirds. It was the first time he had been living away from home, but his billets and teammates helped to make it an easier transition.
After playing for the Firebirds for a season and a half, D’Amato received the shocking news that he had been traded to the Gens.
“When I got traded, it was an eye-opener. I had never gotten traded in anything, but I came here, and the past few years have been awesome. It’s a great group of guys, and we’re trying to win a championship this year.”
Being traded at a young age can be difficult for any player, but GensNation was quick to welcome him and make him feel at home. He’s built great friendships and memories here, and his favourite is last year’s run.
“As an underdog, I think we surprised a lot of people, and I think we definitely had a tight group, and we made that run, we came up short, but I think we’re gonna get it done this year,” said D’Amato.
Looking forward, D’Amato hopes to find himself either playing professionally or going to school to play the sport he loves.
Jacob Oster
Similarly to D’Amato, Oster was also a late addition to the Gens in the 2022/23 season after being traded from the Guelph Storm.
“I didn’t want to get traded from Guelph. I wanted to stay in Guelph, but change is always good, so I decided to bite the bullet and come to Oshawa,” said Oster.
Even though it was surreal and a big shift, Oster was overwhelmingly surprised with the facility, the team and the fan base that would soon love him.
“I got traded on a Monday, so I got to meet the team on Tuesday, and we practiced Wednesday…and everybody was so welcoming, so nice, like the coaching staff, the players, Chetto and Shawn.”
Over the years, Oster has collected amazing memories alongside his teammates that he will always hold on to, like winning the Bobby Orr trophy after a battle against the Battalion.
“My second favourite memory is probably my first few games here in Oshawa. I went on a hot streak, it was three shutouts in a seven game win-streak, everything was clicking and everything was just rolling, that was probably one of my favourite memories as well,” Oster recalled.
After playing his final regular season game with the Gens for his junior career, the emotions had been rolling since the last buzzer.
“In the dressing room as well…It was hard not to sit there and not take everything in, and then all of my junior career sort of just flashed before my eyes quickly.”
After playing a great couple of seasons with the Gens and receiving the OHL Goaltender of the Year award, Oster will remember his time here to be special and is hoping to continue playing professionally next year.
“This is our last playoff run for myself, D’Amato and Torrance, and we wouldn’t rather go to battle with anybody else.”
Each and every one of the overagers has contributed majorly to the success and heart of this organization. Their teammates, coaching staff and fans will forever be thankful for their efforts and dedication throughout their junior careers.
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