Source: www.mykootneaynow.com
Monday, May 18, 2026
Q&A With BCHL Commissioner Steven Cocker:
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Chiefs Name Former Viper Nilsson Top Defenceman:
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Nilsson Top Defenceman at the teams year end awards banquet.
Source: www.chilliwackchiefs.net
Chiefs Close the 2025/26 Season with Team Awards | Chilliwack Chiefs
Nilsson split the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers & Chilliwack Chiefs.
Nilsson and the Chiefs lost in 7 games in the 2nd round of the playoffs to the Prince George Spruce Kings.
Nilsson played parts of two seasons in Vernon with the 2024-25 & 2025-26 Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Nilsson October 19th 2024 before trading Nilsson to the Chilliwack Chiefs January 29th 2026 for forward Connor Dick and the playing rights to forward Ben Bowen. In 77 games with the Vernon Vipers, Nilsson collected (6-goals-34-assists-40-points).
Edvin Nilsson's Player Profile:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Former Viper Blanck Records 4 Points To Guide Wilderness To Robertson Cup Final:
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& 2 assists) tonight in a 7-3 victory over the Austin Bruins in Game 2 of the Robertson Cup Semifinals. With the win the Minnesota Wilderness win the best of 3 Robertson Cup Semifinals 2-0 advancing to the Robertson Cup Final vs the Maryland Black Bears.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Blanck is in his first season with the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness. The Wilderness seletced Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft. In 58 regular season games, Blanck collected (28-goals-38-assists-66-points). In 11 playoff games, Blanck has 12-goals-11-assists-23-points).
Blanck had previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season, has committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season.
Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.
The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).
Former Vipers Sim & Hayes & The Summerside Capitals Advance To Centennial Cup Final:
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former Vernon Vipers forward Lane Sim & the host Summerside Capitals defeated the Collège Français de Longueuil 5-2 this evening at the 2026 Centennial Cup semifinals in Summerside P.E.I With the win, the Capitals have advanced to the Cetennial Cup finals vs the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Niverville Nighthawks.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Source: www.saltwire.com
Centennial Cup website,
Sim is in his first season with the Maritime Junior Hockey League Summerside Capitals. In 16 regular season games, Sim collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points). In 14 playoff games, Sim collected (2-goals-2-assists-4-points).
Sim started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Sim attended the Vernon Vipers training camp before making the teams opening day roster. Sim left the Vernon Vipers December 31st 2025 to join the Summerside Capitals.
Lane Simm's Player Profile:
Hayes started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Hayes played parts of the previous three seasons with the CCHL Pembroke Lumber Kings.
Hayes attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2025, made opening night roster, was no longer listed on the teams roster in late January 2026 signed with the Summerside Capitals February 5th 2026. In 26 games with the Vernon Vipers, Hayes collected (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).
Vipers Alumni Help Silvertips Advance To Memorial Cup:
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Vipers forward Curtis Fraser, former Vernon Vipers tryout forward Brooks Christensen and former Vernon Vipers Assistant Coach Chris Shaw & the Everett Silvertips have won the Western Hockey League Championship and advanced to the Memorial Cup after Shea Busch scored a hat trick eliminating the Prince Albert Raiders 7-2 in Game 5 on Friday winning the best of 7 playoff series 4-1
Source: https://chl.ca/
https://chl.ca/whl/article/everett-silvertips-win-2026-whl-championship-series-presented-by-nutrien/
Busch is in his second season with the Everett Silvertips. In 12 regular season games, Busch collected (13-goals-5-assists-18-points). In 16 playoff games, Busch has (7-goals-6-assists-13-points).
Busch split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips.
Busch had previously committed to Penn State University for the 2025-26 season.
The Florida Panthers selected Busch 128th overall in Round 4 of the 2025 NHL Draft.
Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).
Shea Busch's Player Profile:
Fraser spent the 2024-25 season as Head Coach of the Langley Hockey Academy 15U team.
Fraser last played professional hockey with EC Villacher SV (VSV) during the 2013-14 season. EC Villacher SV is an ice hockey team from Villach, Austria that plays in the Erste Bank Hockey League.
Fraser spent four seasons at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2003-2007 before playing four seasons in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2007-2011 before finishing his hockey career overseas from 2011-2014.
Fraser played parts of one season in Vernon with the 2002-03 Vernon Vipers. The Victoria Salsa traded Fraser to Vernon January 10th 2003 for Marc Fulton & future considerations. In 25 regular season games with the Vipers Fraser collected (19-goals-20-assists-39-points) and lead the Vipers in scoring that season with 105 points.
Curtis Fraser's Player Profile:
Christensen spent eight seasons with his hometown Salmon Arm Silverbacks from 2015-2024 as Assistant/Video Coach, Director of Marketing, Operations Manager & General Manager.
Christensen played four seasons with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Princeton Posse and Revelstoke Grizzlies from 2007-2011 before joining the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in 2015.
Christensen attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2008.
Brooks Christensen's Player Profile:
Shaw played four seasons in the BC Hockey League from 1998-2002 with Trail, Prince George, Victoria and Burnaby. Shaw played five seasons in the UHL, CHL, Southern Professional Hockey League and the ECHL from 2003-2008 with nine different teams before retiring from professional hockey in 2008. Shaw got into coaching in 2008 as an Assistant Coach with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
Shaw spent one season in Vernon as an Assistant Coach with the 2011-12 Vernon Vipers. Shaw was released May 6th 2012. The Vipers finished the 2011-12 season with a 30-27-1-2 record finishing 5th in the Interior Conference missing the BCHL playoffs.
Chris Shaw's Player-Coaching Profile:
Friday, May 15, 2026
Ex Viper Blanck Scores Hat Trick In Game 1 Of Robertson Cup Semifinals:
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in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Austin Bruins in Game 1 of the Robertson Cup Semifinals.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Blanck is in his first season with the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness. The Wilderness seletced Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft. In 58 regular season games, Blanck collected (28-goals-38-assists-66-points). In 10 playoff games, Blanck has 10-goals-9-assists-19-points).
Blanck had previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season, has committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season.
Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.
The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).
2026 Rogers BCHL Cup Finals Preview:
Source: www.bchl.ca
2026 Rogers BCHL Cup Finals Preview | BCHL League Site
Source: www.brooksbandits.net
Finals Preview: Bandits Clash With Clippers For First Time Since Joining BCHL | Brooks Bandits
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Vernon Vipers Name Lamberti-Charles European Scout:
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Scout.
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
Vernon Vipers Add Guido Lamberti-Charles as European Scout | Vernon Vipers
Guido Lamberti-Charles Player Profile:
Guido Lamberti-Charles - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Guido Lamberti-Charles Staff Profile:
Guido Lamberti-Charles - European Scout, Vernon Vipers (BCHL) - Elite Prospects
Former Viper Bydal Scores Top 10 Goal During 2025-26 NAHL Regular Season:
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North American Hockey League Top 10 Goals of the 2025-26 Regular Season.
Source: North American Hockey League YouTube
Bydal recently finished his first season with the Anchorage Wolverines, finished 4th in regular season league scoring. Bydal signed a tender agreement with the Wolverines May 23rd 2025. In 58 regular season games, Bydal collected (43-goals-40-assists-83-points). In 4 playoff games, Bydal collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
Bydal and the Wolverines lost in the first round of the NAHL playoffs to the Minnesota Wilderness.
Bydal has committed to Long Island University for the 2026-27 season.
Bydal split the 2024-25 season with the North American Hockey League Minot Minotauros, North American Hockey League Colorado Grit and the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Bydal January 23rd 2025. In 17 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bydal collected (5-goals-4-assists-9-points).
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Ex Viper Csabi Named 3rd Star Of The Week:
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Star of the Week.
Image credit: BCHL
Source: www.bchl.ca
Csabi & the Cranbrook Bucks lost in 5 games to the Brooks Bandits in the Interior Conference Finals.
Csabi is in his first season with the Cranbrook Bucks. In 53 regular season games, Casabi collected (22-goals-27-assists-49-points). In 17 playoff games, Csabi has (11-goals-4-assists-15-points).
Csabi split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers, playing in Czechia and the North American Hockey League Johnstown Tomahawks.
Csabi played parts of two seasons in Vernon with the 2023-24 & 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Csabi committed to the Vernon Vipers July 20th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. The Vipers traded Csabi to Cranbrook December 4th 2024 for future considerations. In 57 games with the Vernon Vipers, Csabi collected (20-goals-20-assists-40-points).
Ex Vipers Bussmann, Kallay & Pappas Meet In BCHL League Finals:
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Bandits will take on former Vernon Vipers forward Finn Kallay and former Vernon Vipers defenceman Landon Pappas and the Nanaimo Clippers in the BC Hockey League Finals.
Source: https://www.brooksbandits.net/
Bandits Clinch Spot In BCHL Final With 4-1 Win | Brooks Bandits
Source: https://www.nanaimoclippers.com/
Post Game Recap – May 6th, 2026 | Nanaimo Clippers
Bussmann is in his first season with the Brooks Bandits. In 18 regular season games, Bussmann collected (5-goals-3-assists-8-points), In 14 playoff games, Bussmann has (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).
Bussmann started the 2025-26 season playing in Germany with Iserlohner EC U20 before signing with the Vernon Vipers November 14th 2025. The Vipers traded Bussmann to the Brooks Bandits Januray 1st 2026 for forward Connor Paronuzzi. Paronuzzi didn't report to Vernon and signed with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Steinbach Pistons. In 13 games with the Vipers, Bussmann collected (2-goals-5-assists-7-points).
Leon Bussmann's Player Profile:
Leon Bußmann - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Kallay split the 2024-25 season with the Victoria Grizzlies & Vernon Vipers.
The Victoria Grizzlies traded Ryan Watt & Finn Kallay to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for Will Schumacher, Georgios Stavrianeas and future considerations.
Kallay started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Kallay didn't attend the Vernon Vipers training camp, played one preseason game, was traded along with a Player Development Fee to the Langley Rivermen September 11th 2025 for Davids Livsics.
Finn Kallay - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Pappas split the 2024-25 season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks, United States Hockey League Fargo Force & BCHL Vernon Vipers. Pappas & the Calgary Canucks won the 2025 Centennial Cup.
Pappas started the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Fargo Force before signing with the Vernon Vipers October 29th 2024. Pappas left the Vipers in early February 2025 before signing with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks in early February. In 24 games with the Vernon Vipers, Pappas collected (0-goals-4-assists-4-points).
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Former Vipers Sim & Hayes Combine For 4 Points In Win Over North Stars:
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former Vernon Vipers defenceman Maverick Hayes (2 assists) combined for four points tonight as the host Summerside Capitals defeated the Superior International Junior Hockey League Thunder Bay North Stars 5-3 at the 2026 Centennial Cup in Summerside P.E.I
With the win, the Capitals improve to 2-1-1 while the North Stars fall to 0-4-0
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Centennial Cup website,
Sim is in his first season with the Maritime Junior Hockey League Summerside Capitals. In 16 regular season games, Sim collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points). In 14 playoff games, Sim collected (2-goals-2-assists-4-points).
Sim started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Sim attended the Vernon Vipers training camp before making the teams opening day roster. Sim left the Vernon Vipers December 31st 2025 to join the Summerside Capitals.
Lane Simm's Player Profile:
Hayes started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Hayes played parts of the previous three seasons with the CCHL Pembroke Lumber Kings.
Hayes attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2025, made opening night roster, was no longer listed on the teams roster in late January 2026 signed with the Summerside Capitals February 5th 2026. In 26 games with the Vernon Vipers, Hayes collected (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).
Maverick Hayes Player Profile:
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Vipers made their fifth trip to the National Championship, winning their third National Championship with a 2-0 victory over the Melfort Mustangs in Melfort, Saskatchewan
Source: www.en.wikipedia.org
1996 Royal Bank Cup - Wikipedia
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
30 years ago: Vernon Vipers pair look back at 3rd national championship | Vernon Morning Star
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
On This Day In Vernon Lakers History:
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Vernon Lakers made their third straight National Championship, winning back to back Centennial Cups with a 8-4 victory over the Sudbury Cubs in Sudbury, Ontario
Source: www.en.wikipedia.org
1991 Centennial Cup - Wikipedia
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
On This Day In Vernon Lakers History:
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made their second straight trip to the National Championship, winning their first National Championship as the host team with a 6-5 overtime victory over the New Westminster Royals in Vernon, BC
Source: www.en.wikipedia.org
1990 Centennial Cup Highlights,
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Monday, May 11, 2026
BCHL News & Trades:
Saints Sign Osland For 2026-27 Season:
NEWS: Saints Add Noah Osland To Roster for 2026-27 Season | Spruce Grove Saints
Keith Named 2025-26 Coach of The Year:
Cowichan Valley’s Cam Keith named 2025-26 Coach of the Year | BCHL League Site
Silverbacks Name Aiken US Scout:
Silverbacks name August Aiken as U.S. Scout | Salmon Arm Silverbacks
Borin Named 2025-26 Rookie Of The Year:
Chilliwack’s Boris Borin named 2025-26 Rookie of the Year | BCHL League Site
Why 2005 Hockey Players Are Being Left Behind?
The Forgotten Class: Why 2005 Hockey Players Are Being Left Behind
Eagles Name Benson New Assistant Coach:
Plandowski Named 2025-26 Most Sportsmanlike Player:
Chilliwack’s Jack Plandowski named 2025-26 Most Sportsmanlike Player | BCHL League Site
Zol Named 2025-26 Top Goaltender:
West Kelowna’s Angelo Zol named 2025-26 Top Goaltender | BCHL League Site
442 Small Colleges At Risk Of Closing Over Next Ten Years:
The Death Pool – 442 Small Colleges At Risk Of Closing Over Next Ten Years
Bulldogs Sign Vantine For 2026-27 Season:
Bulldogs Sign Theo Vantine | Blackfalds Bulldogs
Rep Named 2025-26 Top Defenceman:
Prince George’s Ozbej Rep named 2025-26 Top Defenceman | BCHL League Site
Zol Named MVP:
West Kelowna’s Angelo Zol named 2025-26 Most Valuable Player | BCHL League Site
Sunday, May 10, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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made their seventh trip to the National Championship, winning their fifth National Championship with a 2-0 victory over the Humbolt Broncos in Victoria, BC
Source: www.en.wikipedia.org
2009 Royal Bank Cup - Wikipedia
2009 Royal Bank Cup Highlights,
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Saturday, May 9, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Vipers made their eighth trip to the National Championship, winning their sixth National Championship with a 8-1 victory over the Dauphin Kings in Dauphin, Manitoba.
Source: www.en.wikipedia.org
2010 Royal Bank Cup - Wikipedia
2010 Royal Bank Cup Highlights,
Vernon Vipers celebrate RBC Cup victory downtown Vernon,
Paint The Town Greene - Webisode 6
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
Source: www.en.wikipedia.org
1999 Royal Bank Cup - Wikipedia
1999 Vernon Vipers Tribute Video,
Former Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray & former Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Troy Mick talk about the 1999 Vernon Vipers and their run to the Royal Bank Cup.
1999 Vernon Vipers RBC Cup Memories
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Friday, May 8, 2026
Former Viper Blanck Records Three Points In Game 3:
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in a 6-4 victory over the Wisconsin Windigo in Game 3 of the Midwest Division Finals. The Windigo lead the best of 5 playoff series 2-1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Scoreboard | North American Hockey League | NAHL
Blanck is in his first season with the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness. The Wilderness seletced Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft. In 58 regular season games, Blanck collected (28-goals-38-assists-66-points). In 7 playoff games, Blanck has 7-goals-7-assists-14-points).
Blanck had previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season, has committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season.
Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.
The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).
Ex Viper Bydal Nominated For NAHL Most Valuable Player:
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North American Hockey League Most Valuable Player.Source: https://x.com/NAHLHockey
Bydal recently finished his first season with the Anchorage Wolverines, finished 4th in regular season league scoring. Bydal signed a tender agreement with the Wolverines May 23rd 2025. In 58 regular season games, Bydal collected (43-goals-40-assists-83-points). In 4 playoff games, Bydal collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
Bydal and the Wolverines lost in the first round of the NAHL playoffs to the Minnesota Wilderness.
Bydal has committed to Long Island University for the 2026-27 season.
Bydal split the 2024-25 season with the North American Hockey League Minot Minotauros, North American Hockey League Colorado Grit and the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Bydal January 23rd 2025. In 17 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bydal collected (5-goals-4-assists-9-points).
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Ex Vipers Sim, Hayes & Ward Compete For Centennial Cup:
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The 2026 Centennial Cup begins today.
Sim is in his first season with the Maritime Junior Hockey League Summerside Capitals. In 16 regular season games, Sim collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points). In 14 playoff games, Sim collected (2-goals-2-assists-4-points).
Hayes is in his first season with the Maritime Junior Hockey League Summerside Capitals. In 9 regular season games, Hayes collected (1-goal-2-assists-3-points). In 14 playoff games, Hayes collected (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).
Maverick Hayes Player Profile:
Ward is in his first season with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Flin Flon Bombers. The Bombers signed Ward October 17th 2025. In 35 regular season games, Ward collected (8-goals-15-assists-23-points) In 3 playoff games, Ward collected (2-goals-0-assists-2-points).
Sam Ward's Player Profile:
Centennial Cup Schedule:
2026 Centennial Cup Schedule.pdf
Centennial Cup Preview:
Centennial Cup preview | Canadian Junior Hockey League
Centennial Cup Preview:
Centennial Cup begins May 7th in Summerside | Maritime Junior Hockey League
Sim started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Sim attended the Vernon Vipers training camp before making the teams opening day roster. Sim left the Vernon Vipers December 31st 2025 to join the Summerside Capitals.
Lane Simm's Player Profile:
Lane Sim - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Hayes started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Hayes played parts of the previous three seasons with the CCHL Pembroke Lumber Kings.
Hayes attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2025, made opening night roster, was no longer listed on the teams roster in late January 2026 signed with the Summerside Capitals February 5th 2026. In 26 games with the Vernon Vipers, Hayes collected (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).
Maverick Hayes - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Ward split the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Wenatchee Wild, BCHL Vernon Vipers & Victoria Grizzlies.
The Vernon Vipers signed Ward November 13th 2024. The Vernon Vipers traded Ward to the Victoria Grizzlies January 4th 2025 for future considerations. In 10 games with the Vernon Vipers, Ward collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).
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