Source. www.bchl.ca
Interior Conference Playoff Preview:
Interior Conference Playoff Preview: Round 1 | BCHL League Site
Coastal Conference Playoff Preview:
Coastal Conference Playoff Preview: Round 1 | BCHL League Site
Friday, April 3, 2026
BCHL Playoff Preview: Round 1
Thursday, April 2, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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made 24 saves for the win-shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Powell River Kings in Game 2 of the BCHL League Finals to take a 2-0 series lead in front of 1,129 fans at the Hap Parker Arena. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-0 to advance to the Doyle Cup.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Saturday, April 02, 2011 | BCHL League Site
Kirby Halcrow's Player Profile:
Kirby Halcrow - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Hershey Bears Return Ex Viper Goaltender Taylor To ECHL:
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Vernon Vipers goaltender Ty Taylor to the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).
Source: https://echl.com/
The American Hockey League Hershey Bears signed Taylor to a professional tryout contract February 18th 2026. Taylor never played a single game with the Bears.
Taylor has split the 2025-26 season with the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers & ECHL South Carolina Stingrays. In 14 games this season with the Stingrays, Taylor is 7-3-1 with a 2.73 GAA
The ECHL Rapid City Rush invited Taylor to training camp on a tryout in early October 2025 was released October 8th 2025 before the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers added Taylor to the teams opening roster October 16th 2025. In 3 games, Taylor went 3-0 with a 1.95 GAA Taylor left the Ice Flyers, signing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays December 7th 2026.
Taylor started the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies. Taylor was invited to the Grizzlies training camp in October 2024 on a try-out. Taylor never played a game with the Grizzlies was released before the 2024-25 season started. Taylor split the 2024-25 season with the SPHL Evansville Thunderbolts, ECHL Orlando Solar Bears & ECHL Reading Royals.
Taylor played three seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2018-2021 before transferring to Grant MacEwan University for the 2021-22 season, for his final year of college hockey. Taylor signed his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears February 24th 2022.
Taylor was drafted 214th overall in Round 7 by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The Lightning traded Taylor March 6th 2024 to the Anaheim Ducks, the Ducks then traded Taylor March 6th 2024 to the Edmonton Oilers in a three team trade. Taylor has yet to play a game with the Oilers.
Taylor played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 60 games with the Vipers, Taylor went 36-17-5 with 8 shutouts and a 2.38 GAA Taylor holds the franchise record for most shutouts in one season with 7 during the 2017-18 season. Taylor along with Michael Garteig & Brad Thiessen hold the BCHL record with most shutouts in a season with 7 each.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Olynyk made 19 saves for the win-shutout in a 8-0 victory over the Penticton Vees in Game 4 of the Interior Conference Finals to take a 3-1 series lead in front of 2,078 fans at Wesbild Centre. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-1.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Penticton Vees @ Vernon Vipers Sunday, April 01, 2007 | BCHL League Site
Nick Olynyk's Player Profile:
Nick Olynyk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
BCHL News & Trades:
Spruce Kings Extend GM Mike Hawes:
Spruce Kings Extend GM Mike Hawes | Prince George Spruce Kings
Express Name Bishop Alternate Captain:
Cole Bishop Named Alternate Captain | Coquitlam Express
8 KIJHL Teams Branch Out To Create Their Own Independent League:
8 KIJHL clubs branch out to create their own independent league
Struggling Powell River Kings Seek New Ownership:
Struggling Powell River BCHL franchise seeks new ownership - Victoria Times Colonist
Warriors Clinch Division Title:
Klinck Commits To Nanaimo For 2026-27 Season:
Nanaimo Clippers Add Smooth-Skating Defenseman Cooper Klinck for 2026-2027 Season | Nanaimo Clippers
Extending The Pipeline: Marko Lisica
Extending the Pipeline: Marko Lisica | Okotoks Oilers
Swanson Commits To Nanaimo Clippers For 20262-7 Season:
Nanaimo Clippers Sign Minnesota Mr. Hockey Finalist Tate Swanson | Nanaimo Clippers
Spruce Kings Add Gervais As Senior Instructor:
Spring Break Camps: Jeremy Gervais added as Senior Instructor | Prince George Spruce Kings
Important BCHL Deadline For Powell River Kings:
Important BCHL deadline upcoming for Powell River Kings - Powell River Peak
Extending The Pipeline: Gabe Smith
Extending the Pipeline: Gabe Smith | Okotoks Oilers
West Kelowna Warriors Win Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Ex Vipers Clarke, Cleaves & MacDonald Win ECAC Hockey Championship:
Source: https://dartmouthsports.com/
Clarke is in his third season at Dartmouth College. In 11 games, Clarke is 8-3 with 2 shutouts and a 2.12 GAA
Clarke played three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2020-2023. In 76 games with the Vernon Vipers, Clarke went 36-29-10 with 3 shutouts.
Roan Clarke's Player Profile:
Roan Clarke - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Cleaves is in his second season at Dartmouth College. In 34 games, Cleaves has (17-goals-22-assists-39-points).
Cleaves attended the New York Rangers 2025 development camp.
Cleaves played two seasons in Vernon from 2022-2024. Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers February 23rd 2022 for the 2022-23 season. In 94 games with the Vernon Vipers, Cleaves collected (28-goals-61-assists-89-points).
Hank Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
MacDonald is in his fourth season at Dartmouth College. In 33 games, MacDonald has (6-goals-15-assists-21-points).
MacDonald played three seasons in Vernon from 2019-2022. MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers June 3rd 2019 for the 2019-20 season. In 104 games with the Vernon Vipers, MacDonald collected (35-goals-38-assists-73-points).
Cameron MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Cleaves is in his first season at Dartmouth College. In 29 games, Cleaves has (4-goals-6-assists-10-points).
Cleaves split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers and the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers.
Cleaves played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Cleaves started the 2023-24 season with the Vernon Vipers, played in 6 games before returning to his high school team for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers January 17th 2024 for the 2024-25 season, left the team in December 2024 for the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers. In 35 games with the Vipers, Cleaves collected (3-goals-13-assists-16-points).
Monday, March 30, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Young scored at 0:26 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 4-3 overtime victory over the Wenatchee Wild in Game 1 of the Interior Conference Finals in front of 2,701 fans at the Town Toyota Centre. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-2 winning the Interior Conference Championship.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Wenatchee Wild Saturday, March 30, 2019 | BCHL League Site
Michael Young's Player Profile:
Michael Young - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Vernon Vipers Sign Bosa:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Vernon Vipers X
Gianni Bosa's Player Profile:
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Vernon Junior Hockey Franchise History Wins/Losses Records:
* Note - All overtime or shootout losses are placed under losses
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
52 wins
1998-99 Vernon Vipers 52-8-0
51 wins
2009-10 Vernon Vipers 51-9-0
47 wins
1975-76 Vernon Vikings 47-18-1
2002-03 Vernon Vipers 47-13-0
45 wins
1983-84 Vernon Lakers 45-15-0
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 5 Trail Smoke Eaters 3
The 15-32-7-0 Vernon Vipers defeated the 30-22-1-0 Trail Smoke Eaters 5-3 in front of 1,597 fans at the Cominco arena.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday, March 28, 2026 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Awards:
Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube
Vernon Vipers Fan Appreciation Video:
Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters:
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Tonight is the seventh and final regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as
2003-04 season)
Games Played: 135
Wins: 90
Losses: 36
Ties: 1
Overtime Losses: 7
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 13-7
Shootout Record: 3-1
Home Record: 51-12-6-0-0
Road Record: 39-24-1-1-1
The Vernon Vipers are 0-9-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters
The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Game Recap - Trail Smoke Eaters 5 Vernon Vipers 1
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon my entire life. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 6.7 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 46 home games since. My family watched senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since Vernon got a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon. I have some programs and ticket stubs going back to 1988 and have every program and ticket stub from every game since 1990. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a couple of home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 helped create/design the Vipers website that I was in charge of running for five seasons.
I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters game as the Smoke Eaters won 5-1 in front of 2,611 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Lane Maarhuis
Trail Smoke Eaters: Chayse Johnson
Before tonight's game the Vipers honored three alumni (Bob Mayer - Vernon Essos, Danny Todosychuk - Vernon Vipers and Jim Inglis - Vernon Essos) as well as having a moment of silence for former Vernon Lakers owner Mel Lis who recently passed away.
1st Period: The Trail Smoke Eaters were the better team for most of the opening frame. Trail jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead just over four minutes and chased Vipers starting goaltender Lane Maarhuis after scoring three goals on four shots. The Smokies come ready to play, had a good transition game, were flying up and down the ice most of the period, really using their speed and capitalized on their opportunities. The Smoke Eaters had more puck possession, more zone time, looked good. The hometown Vipers didn't look so good in the teams final regular season home game. Vernon was getting pucks to the net but not a whole lot of quality chances. The Vipers didn't have a whole lot of zone time, didn't look very sharp. Goaltending let them down. It was 4-1 Trail after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 11-10 Vipers.
2nd Period: I don't know if the Snakes were the better team this period, but they did have a bit more edge in play and mostly due to several power plays. The Vipers carried the better of the play, had more puck possession and zone time and that's because they would get four power plays. Vernon struggled with the PP had troubles getting shots on goal and struggled generating or creating any real quality chances with the man advantage. The Vipers needed a goal or two with the PP to get back in the hockey game. Trail saw a lot of time on the PK and in their own end. The Smokies PK was very good, kept Vernon to the outside, limited their time and space, were blocking shots as well as generated a couple of shorthanded looks. Other then getting into penalty trouble, the Smoke Eaters PK and defence was very good. It was 4-1 Trail after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-6 Vernon.
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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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saves for the win/shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at Wesbild Centre in Game 3 of the Interior Division Finals. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-0.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers Schedule March 2008 - 2009 Playoffs | BCHL League Site
Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:
Andrew Hammond - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Game Preview: Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers:
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Tonight is the sixth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as
2003-04 season)
Games Played: 134
Wins: 90
Losses: 35
Overtime Wins: 13
Overtime Losses: 7
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 13-7
Shootout Record: 3-1
Home Record: 51-11-6-0-0
Road Record: 39-24-1-1-1
The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters
The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Vernon Vipers Sign Bitonti:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Vernon Vipers X
Bitonti was added to the Vernon Vipers preseason roster September 11th 2025 was released after playing one preseason game.
The Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen signed Bitonti in September 2024 but has never played a game.
Source: www.chl.ca
Hitmen Sign Forward Jonathan Bitonti - Calgary Hitmen
Jonathan Bitonti's Player Profile:
Bieksa Suspended:
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receiving an instigator penalty.
Source: www.bchl.ca
Cole Bieksa's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits Highlights:
Source: Brooks Bandits YouTube
Former Vipers Brothers Suspended:
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Edwards have been suspended.
Source: https://www.kijhl.ca/
Ben & Alex Edwards and the Kootenay International Junior A Hockey League Grand Forks Border Bruins are down 3-1 in the best of 7 playoff series to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the Neil Murdoch Division Final.
Ben Edwards was suspended 2 games is in his fourth season with the Kootenay International Junior A Hockey League Grand Forks Border Bruins attended the Vernon Vipers training camp and started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Edwards played 2 games with the Vipers before he was no longer listed on the teams roster in early October 2025 before being listed on the Kootenay International Junior A Hockey League Grand Forks Border Bruins roster.
Ben Edwards Player Profile:
Alex Edwards Player Profile:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Game Recap - Brooks Bandits 7 Vernon Vipers 2
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon my entire life. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 6.6 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 and missed 46 home games since. My family watched senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and have been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since Vernon got a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon. I have some programs and ticket stubs going back to 1988 but have every program and ticket stub from every game since 1990. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a couple of home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 helped create/design the Vipers website that I was in charge of running for five seasons.
I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits game as the Bandits won 7-2 in front of 1,934 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Jesse Sanche
Brooks Bandits: Zach Zahara
1st Period: The visiting Brooks Bandits were the better team and it showed for most of the opening period. The Bandits carried and controlled most of the play, had a ton of puck possession, loads of ice time in the offensive zone, were skating circles around the Vipers, were getting lots of pucks to the net and generated/created a ton of opportunities. The Snakes were outplayed, outworked and outskated for most of the period. Vernon went lengthy periods of time with no shots on goal, struggled defensively, struggled offensively, couldn't make a pass, gave up a ton of shots, lots of opportunities. Jesse Sanche was solid in goal, kept the Vipers in the 1st period with several saves with the Bandits pressing. If it wasn't for Vernon's goaltender, Brooks could have easily been up by five or more goals. It was 3-0 Bandits after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 17-9 Brooks.
2nd Period: The Bandits were the better team for most of the middle frame. Brooks for a second straight period, carried the better of the play, controlled the play, had the puck on their stick most of the period, didn't get as many shots on goal as in the 1st period but generated/created several quality opportunities. The Bandits have a quick transition game, move the puck up ice in a hurry, are also very good on the forecheck, were winning the raves/battles, were strong on pucks, forced the Snakes into turnovers. Vernon for a second straight period struggled for most of the period. The hometown Vipers went well over fifteen minutes without a shot on goal, struggled again defensively and offensively. The Vipers had trouble keeping the puck on their stick once getting through the neutral zone. Vernon with a late two man advantage, didn't record a single shot on goal. Jesse Sanche again kept Vernon in the hockey game with little to no help in front of him. It was 5-0 Brooks after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 11-3 Bandits.
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Vernon Vipers Hope To Spoil Brooks Bandits Pennant Hopes:
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Vernon Vipers hope to spoil Brooks’ pennant hopes | Vernon Morning Star
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Game Preview: Brooks Bandits @ Vernon Vipers:
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0 Vernon Vipers 7pm
Tonight is the fourth and final regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Brooks Bandits.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Brooks Bandits since 2024 (The Brooks Bandits franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)
Games Played: 7
Wins: 0
Losses: 7
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 0-3-0-0
Road Record: 0-4-0-0
The Vernon Vipers last regular season win at home vs the Brooks Bandits (The Vipers have never beat Brooks at home)
The Brooks Bandits last regular season win in Vernon was a 7-4 victory on Wednesday, December 10th 2025
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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scored at 5:43 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in Game 5 of the Interior Conference Finals in front of 2,315 fans at Wesbild Centre.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers Thursday, March 24, 2011 | BCHL League Site
Aaron Hadley's Player Profile:
Lis Leaves Lasting Hockey Legacy In Vernon:
Image credit: Vernon Morning Star
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Lis leaves lasting hockey legacy in Vernon | Vernon Morning Star
Lis owned the Vernon Lakers from 1986-1992 was also president and general manager.
Monday, March 23, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Mark Nelson scores at 5:57 of the fourth overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Penticton Vees in front of 1,933 fans at the Penticton Memorial Arena in Game 4 of the 1st round of the playoffs, winning the best of seven playoff series 4-0.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | BCHL League Site
Marl Nelson's Player Profile:
Former Vernon Lakers Owner Lis Passes Away:
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Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Lis owned the Vernon Lakers from 1986-1992 was also the teams president and general manager.
Under ownership Lis and the Lakers went 219-109-8-6 during the regular season went to four straight Centennial Cups from 1989-1991 winning two Centennial Cups in 1990 & 1991
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Dick Suspended:
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penalty/game misconduct and an Illegal Check to the Head.
Source: www.bchl.ca
Connor Dick's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits Highlights:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Brooks Bandits YouTube
Iowa Heartlanders Place Ex Viper Coughlin On 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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Liam Coughlin on the 3 day injured reserve.
The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).
Source: www.echl.com
Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders. In 33 games, Coughlin has (4-goals-9-assists-13-points).
Coughlin started the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen, his second season in Jacksonville. The Iowa Heartlanders claimed Coughlin off waivers from the Jacksonville Icemen November 27th 2025.
Coughlin played the 2023-24 season with the Iowa Heartlanders, is in his sixth season in the ECHL.
Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.
Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.
Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).
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