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Play-by-play broadcaster for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Ohio Bobcat. Proud former waterboy. Hopelessly addicted to TouchTunes.
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Taglianetti’s have now assisted on goals by Lemieux, Jagr, Francis and Crosby 😉
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Sam Poulin had 4 points (1G-3A) in Val-d’Or’s 7-3 trouncing of Blainville-Boisbriand tonight. Also, Nate Légaré had 2 goals and 13(!!!) shots on goal.
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Alex Nedeljkovic becomes the first goalie in AHL history to be credited with multiple goals.
• Mar. 10, 2018 vs. Hartford
• Nov. 17, 2023 at Providence
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@j_mcelroy
Justin, while we all appreciate the detailed work you put into this thread, your take on the Montage category is trash.
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Jack St. Ivany’s first NHL point with the assist on Malkin’s equalizer.
Two Pittsburgh goals in 67 seconds 👏
The Penguins have an overall record of 385-87-46 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin record a point in a game.
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All
#WBSPenguins
players wearing No. 29 during warm-ups prior to Tom Kostopoulos’ last regular season home game. The captain was unaware of the gesture until his teammates put on their sweaters.
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Today is "clear day" in the AHL. With this move, O'Connor and Caggiula are both eligible to play for the
#WBSPens
in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
The Penguins have re-assigned forwards Drew O’Connor and Drake Caggiula to the
@WBSPenguins
.
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The Penguins conclude their stay at the 2023 Prospects Challenge by blanking the Buffalo Sabres, 3-0.
Joel Blomqvist with a 34-save shutout. Blomma denied 46/48 (.958) at the event.
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Daniel Sprong tied the
#WBSPenguins
franchise record for goals by a rookie tonight, matching Michel Ouellet's 30-goal output in 2003-04.
Sprong is six points shy of the team's rookie points record, set by Toby Petersen in 2000-01 (67).
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At a loss for words hearing this morning’s tragic, heartbreaking news. All the love in the world goes out to the Johnson family, who I know was always proudly watching when Adam skated for the Penguins.
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The
#WBSPens
, loaded with tons of exciting, new talent, open their 2021-22 season TONIGHT vs. Lehigh Valley!
Catch the game on WQMY myTV.
If you're not in front of the tube,
@RobLippolis
has you covered on
@WILKNewsradio
.
Game time is slated for 6:05 p.m.!
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Sources say is crashing, can't handle the traffic of fans trying to buy Penguins Bellerive jerseys
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Louis Domingue in his five-consecutive starts since returning from injury: 4-1-0, 1.61 GAA, .952sv%.
Pucks that got past him have come 5v5, 4v3, 6v4, 6v5, 5v5, 5v5, 6v4, 5v4... only three even-strength goals against in five games.
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Yo, Daniel Sprong had seven points tonight. Four goals, three assists.
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That's a WBS connection right there. Sestito to Sundqvist to Sheary with the finish. Tic-tac-toe.
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Alex Nylander impressed with two assists in his
#WBSPens
debut yesterday. We'll see what he has in store for an encore as he gets introduced to the Penguins/Bears rivalry.
7:00 game time tonight at Giant Center.
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Coach Sullivan, Tristan Jarry, Teddy Blueger and Jake Guentzel get acquainted with some of the locals
#PITDevCamp
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Awful news. I watched Koltsov as a kid and can’t tell you how many times as an adult I’ve bonded with fellow X-Generation fans by sharing memories of how fast he was. RIP.
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Penguins Prospect Calen Addison and Canada capture gold at the
#WJC2020
.
Addison assisted on all three of Canada’s goals in the third period as they erased a 3-1 deficit and won, 4-3.
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Casey DeSmith vs. Vítek Vaněček tonight, only this time, it's in the NHL.
With WBS and Hershey, DeSmith and Vaněček went head-to-head as starters seven times.
DeSmith: 5-1-0, 2.47 GAA, .912 sv%
Vaněček: 2-4-1, 3.83 GAA, .853 sv%
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UPDATE: After tonight's hat trick, Jimmy Hayes now has seven goals and nine points in seven games since learning he and his wife have a baby boy on the way
#DadStrength
#BabyBroadway
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@MattEhalt
Goldberg-Reigns would have been fun without the title.
And this isn’t about Bray “getting his win back”, this is about a complete and total abandonment of long-term storytelling. Why invest in ANYTHING if an old star can just show up and make it meaningless in one fell swoop?
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Rem Pitlick and the
#WBSPens
look to continue their hot run in their last game before the holiday break tonight as they visit the Laval Rocket.
Pitlick has points in nine-straight, and the Penguins have won four in a row.
Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m. at beautiful Place Bell.
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Stefan Noesen now finds himself in a 10-way tie for most points in the AHL. He has sole possession of the league-lead in goals (6).
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Let's put this to bed: It's not funny to read/type Juuse Saros' name and say, "Who?" He's only 22, but he is good and has always been good.
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Sidney Crosby, what a success story he is. Passed over by Team USA only to be named captain of Team Canada weeks later. Wowwwwwwwwww.
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Svejkovsky insists on being noticed with with skill, agility. Showed it in drills all week, now it really pops in game situation. Excited to see how he adjusts to the pro game this season.
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Packin’ up for one last time this season.
See you in the fall, Penguins fans. Thanks for listening, have a safe and happy summer. 🫡
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As of the last game before the AHL All-Star break, Blueger is also the
#WBSPens
' franchise leader in OT goals (5) and plus/minus (+59).
The Penguins have recalled forward Teddy Blueger from the
@WBSPenguins
.
Blueger, 24, is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's leading scorer with 21 goals and 39 points in 45 games this season.
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Spoke to
#WBSPens
GM Erik Heasley at Dev Camp today to pick his brain on this weekend's signings. He was very quick to point out that the front office is "certainly not finished" making additions... (1/2)
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Really appreciate the Wolf Pack rolling out the red carpet for me today
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Including the QMJHL, Daniel Sprong now has six hat tricks in the calendar year of 2017.
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Penguins D are engaging in the rush, as evidenced by Almari, Addison and Marino(!) all jumping up into the play and generating looks. It's early, but Marino looks impressive.
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Adding to Guentzel's record-setting postseason, he now has the most game-winning goals by a rookie in one playoffs (5).
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Yushiroh Hirano will become the second Japanese-born, Japanese-raised player in AHL history.
Yutaka Fukufuji (goalie) was the first back in 2005.
Here is a look at today's probable line combinations and defensive pairings against the
@BingDevils
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No update is available on Hållander at this time.
Until then, please recognize the Penguins and Checkers training staffs for their quick response to the situation, as well as the other medical personnel in the building who arrived swiftly on the scene.
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I want to thank the
#WBSPens
fans for their tremendous support this season. This was a difficult year+ for a lot of people, and we took a lot of pride in being able to play for you. And you guys were rockin’ at home games, too.
Can’t wait to see (more of) you in the fall!!! 👊🏻🤘🏻
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Round of applause for
#WBSPens
captain Garrett Wilson on earning his first NHL point last night. There's more to come, too. 🔨
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Sam Bennett (No. 1, NHL Central Scouting) did zero pull ups at the combine. I have never felt better about my physical fitness in my life.
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@Steven_Hyden
Who can forget those other classic rock staples, “She Was A Fast Machine” by AC/DC, “Just A Small Town Girl” by Journey, or Queen’s “Is This The Real Life?”
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Filip Lindberg left team practice early today, but J.D. Forrest says afterwards that it was a planned exit. Still part of his rehab process.
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FINAL:
#WBSPENS
WIN!!! Alex Nylander delivers the dagger at 8:22 of OT, and the Penguins win the series, 2-1!!! Final score tonight, 4-3. Tommy Nappier with a career-high 34 saves.
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Dominik Simon earned his first NHL point with an assist two seasons ago against Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers. Tonight, he scored his first NHL goal against Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers.
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Obes has been a tremendous mentor and partner in the booth, as well as a great friend away from the rink. He will be missed, but you know he’s going to thrive in what’s next.
After 7 seasons with WBS, it is with many emotions that I am departing to begin a new chapter. I am so grateful to the Penguins organization for the chance to describe the team's journey year after year and to all that tuned in & joined us along the way. I cannot thank you enough
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Jeff Taylor unloads a slapshot off the post and in, and the
#WBSPens
have pulled within one with 5:45 left in regulation.
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The Penguins organization couldn't have been more fortunate when it nabbed a first-rate individual in Marc-André Fleury 1st overall in 2003.
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Newly named captain Josh Currie leads the team stretch at the end of practice today.
#WBSPens
are poised to start their new season tomorrow, right here against Binghamton.
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J.S. Dea buries his first NHL goal. Dominik Simon and Dea score within moments of one another for Pittsburgh to take sudden 2-1 lead over Carolina.
#WBSPenguins
influence helping Pittsburgh make its playoff push.
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Zach Aston-Reese & Mackenzie Weegar drop the gloves. The Hobey Hat Trick finalist lands a heavy blow, sends Weegar down, to the locker room
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Last night, Matt Murray tied Marc-André Fleury for 6th place on
#WBSPens
all-time career wins list (39). It took Fleury 70 games, Murray 60.
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ARCHIBALD SHORTHANDED! 1-1 with under 12 minutes to go in the second.
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Pens prospect Lukáš Švejkovský and the Seattle Thunderbirds are headed to the WHL Final after winning Game 7 tonight.
Down 3-2 in the series, Švejkovský recorded a point on all five of Seattle’s goals (1G-4A) in the next two wins.
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R.I.P. Pittsburgh Blue Jays
July 21, 2020 - July 22, 2020
🎶𝐼 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓇𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓊𝓊𝓊🎶
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#WBSPens
drop the puck early today, a 3:05 p.m. start at home vs. Bridgeport. Get this: over the past eight games played between the Pens and Sound Tigers, they both have four wins and the goal differential is also dead even at 31-31.
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YES! Oh my goodness, yes!!! It happened! Rob Thomas was taken at pick No. (Matchbox) 20!!! YES!!!
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Casey DeSmith earns his first-ever NHL contract, and it's well-deserved. Including playoffs, he has a career .922 sv% as a pro.
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#Pens
prospects lineup for today…
Alex D’Orio gets the day off, so someone else will get the chance to shine in net.
Conner Roberts gets third line promotion after yesterday’s performance.
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Pittsburgh’s training camp roster includes 7 AHL-contracted
#WBSPens
: Jamie Devane, Brooklyn Kalmikov, Jon Lizotte, Mitch Reinke, Tommy Nappier, Kyle Olson and Chris Ortiz.
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With an assist on the game-winning goal last night, Tristan Jarry is now the
#WBSPens
' all-time leader in points by a goaltender with five (1G-4A).
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Penguins use their sixth rounder (177th overall) on prep schooler Liam Gorman. Was a point-a-game player at St. Sebastian's School in Mass. and tested well in pre-draft workouts. Six-foot-two center will go the college route and is currently committed to BU.
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Tokarski’s career playoff statistics, AHL AND NHL combined...
• 22-10 record
• 1.96 GAA
• .929 sv%
• 4 shutouts
#gamer
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For now: Calm.
Later: Storm.
The
#WBSPens
and Lehigh Valley Phantoms drop the puck for Game 1 of their best-of-three playoff series here at
@MoSunArenaPA
tonight at 7:05 p.m.
Nothing beats live playoff hockey, but if you can’t make it, radio coverage will be on
@WILKNewsradio
.
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P.O Joseph, Jake Guentzel, Bryan Rust, Teddy Blueger, Tristan Jarry, Zach Aston-Reese, Brian Dumoulin, Casey DeSmith, Kris Letang, they didn’t come out of nowhere. Chances are, your fav was here first.
#WBSPens
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This is big, big news for the
#WBSPens
. An all-situations No. 1 C in the AHL, and seventh in Penguins history with 66 career goals.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Jean-Sebastien Dea off waivers from the New Jersey Devils. Dea has been assigned to the
@WBSPenguins
.
More info:
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Puljujärvi’s signing with the big club brings an end to his PTO after a 13-games with the
#WBSPens
. He gathered 9 points (4G-5A), all in his last 9 games.
The Penguins have signed forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a two-year contract.
The two-year contract runs through the end of the 2024.25 season and carries an average annual value of $800,000.
Full details:
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FINAL: Jordy Bellerive powers the
#WBSPens
to a 4-3 shootout win at San Antonio! Two goals in regulation and the shootout game-winner for the rookie.
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FINAL:
#WBSPENS
WINNNN!!!!
Penguins erase a 3-0 deficit and win in overtime, 4-3. Alex Nylander buries an all-time highlight-reel goal to cap off the comeback.
Drake Caggiula picks up four assists. Jonathan Gruden with a pair of goals, as well.
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With his victory tonight, Casey DeSmith surpassed Marc-André Fleury for sole possession of 8th place on the
#WBSPens
all-time wins list (40).
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On Jan. 3, the St. Louos Blues woke up in 31st place in the NHL standings. Dead last. Tonight, they’ll go to bed knowing they’re going to playin the Stanley Cup Final. Tremendous.
#PlayGloria
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Per an official AHL scoring correction, Alex Nylander had an assist added to the the
#WBSPens
' win over Lehigh Valley this past Wednesday.
With that, Nylander has reached 100 AHL assists.
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@jon_bois
Everyone’s been losing their minds over Tiger King, when they should be losing their minds over the Seattle Mariners. It’s not even close.
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Pittsburgh selects Tristan Broz, committed to University of Minnesota. Six-foot forward had 51 points (19G-32A) in 54 games with the Fargo Force.
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That wraps up the 2019
#NHLDraft
!
Pittsburgh leaves with five players: Three powerful forwards and two fleet-footed Finns.
Dustin Wolf was eventually taken at No. 214.
Total USNTDP players drafted: 17.
Most surprised Daniil Gutik (LW) & NTDP's Michael Gildon (RW) were undrafted.
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This is a friendly reminder...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup Champions.
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Butcher, 28, led Texas' defensemen with 43 PTS (6G-37A. Also has 275 NHL games under his belt and won the Hobey Baker in 2017.
That would make sense re: the PP boost Heasley referred to earlier.
The Penguins have signed defenseman Will Butcher to a one-year contract.
The two-way contract runs through the 2023.24 season and carries an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level.
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Taking this time to (finally) catch up on Better Call Saul. I’m happy to report that Kim Wexler remains my favorite character on television. Shouts to the GOAT,
@rheaseehorn
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Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1999
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Doc gets Wheeling Nailers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins references in before the final buzzer.
#beauty
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Sam Miletic and the Atlantic Division win the 2020 AHL All-Star Challenge! Miletic finishes the event with three points (1G-2A).
#WBSPens
#AHLAllStar
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Very uptempo practice for the
#WBSPens
today in Pittsburgh. There’s been a lot of hootin’ and hollerin’ from the boys and a lot of stick taps from Coach Donatelli too. Here’s just a snippet…
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Projected forward lines for the
#WBSPens
preseason opener...
Scarfo-Bellerive-Drozg
Björkqvist-Berger-Hirano
Lucchini-Powell-Hawkins
Devane-Brown-Krastenbergs
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Pittsburgh kid John Gibson, 2013 World Juniors MVP & gold medalist, in net for the Anaheim Ducks in his 1st NHL start
http://t.co/9aClYANb07
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There it is! The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Joel Blomqvist.
Named the Junior SM-liiga Best Goalie last year, after winning the championship with Kärpät U20 in 2019.
The Pens needed to add a goalie to the pipeline, and this is a prospect to feel good about.
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Coach Donatelli moves Blueger between Aston-Reese and Sprong for Game 2. Should be a fun game against Mike McLeod, Will Butcher and the Devs
Who's ready to dance with the Devils?
The Prospects Challenge continues today at 3:30PM. Stream will be available closer to game time.
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There aren’t enough 🐐 emojis in the world to sum up this man’s career. Impact: immeasurable.
Not only does he possess a sprawling landscape of colorful hockey stories, but present him with any topic under the sun and Tommy Mac will prove himself a savant.
A true historian of the Penguins: Tom McMillan retires after a prolific career.
The Penguins' longtime VP of Communications spent decades helping the franchise become what it is today, and we couldn't be more thankful.
Congrats on your retirement, Tom:
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