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The Reston Raider Hockey Club offers learn to play programs
and fields both House teams & CBHL Tier II Travel teams.
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| | | | | by C. Kelly posted 03/14/2010 Congratulations to Raiders U12 Girls team player Francis Meador who was named the CBHL player of the month.
Francis is a 6th grader who contributes to the U12 Girls as a defenseman and team leader.
Click here to link to the full article on the CBHL website.  
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 03/12/2010 SkateQuest will be rebuilding the Olympic ice sheet this year between March 29th and April 3rd. This coincides with the Fairfax County Public Schools spring break. Any Bantams and Midgets that would like to work over spring break can contact SkateQuest about this opportunity. Raiders will be paid a minimum of $10 an hour for their work regardless of their age/experience. The jobs are as simple as painting the ice or moving water hoses. Players can work for as little as a few hours up to as many as they can handle.
If interested please contact Matt Reed-Chambers at the tel numbers or email below.
Matt Reed-Chambers
Facility Manager
703-709-1010 ext.1114
703-989-7821(Cell)
Email: mattrc@skatequest.com
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 03/12/2010 PeeWee Blue Win Championship
The U12 Reston Raider AA Team won the Capital Beltway Hockey League (CBHL), which stretches from Hagerstown, MD to Hampton Roads, VA. In what was truly a team win, the Raiders got strong performances from every member of the team: Justin Cho, Luke Collins, Patrick Fergus, Connor Geshan, Nate Grisius, Sandy Harvie, Jack Heaps, Andrew Herrmann, Jack Lalor, Ted Leggett, Conor Maddry, Garrett Newton, Bryce Rogers, Amir Sadikov, Michael Soraci, Regan Upshaw, and Mackie Wheeler. The Raiders are coached by Jeff Harrington, Mark Kuczynski, Matt Burke, Tom Fergus, Tyler Maddry, Regan Upshaw and Mike Leggett.
The Raiders had a slow start to their 18-game CBHL regular season and entered the playoffs seeded fourth after being forced to win 7 of their last 9 games to get a play-off spot. They proceeded to beat number 1 seed Ashburn Extreme 4-3 in a shoot-out in the semi-final game. True to a playoff weekend characterized by strong goalie performances across the board, only one goal was scored (by Center Sandy Harvie) during the 5 round shoot-out. Including the shoot-out, Reston Goalie Andrew Herrmann stopped 39 shots in the semi-final game. Reston Goalie Jack Lalor had an equally impressive performance in the final game against the Richmond Royals, a 7-4 win for Reston in which each of the three Reston lines contributed to the scoring.
No rest for the weary. With the regional championship behind them, the Reston team proceeds to Nationals April 7 th -12 th, where they will face teams from Alaska, Missouri and Texas in the first round. In a bit of luck for the travel-hardened players – one of the team’s mid-season tournaments was in Canada – the National Tournament is being hosted in Northern Virginia this year, with all games being played at SkateQuest Reston and the Ashburn Ice House.
Click here for high resolution photo
Link to SunGazette newspaper article.
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 03/12/2010 Spring Development Teams Announced
The Reston Raiders would like to congratulate the following players on their selection to the 2010 Spring Development Teams listed below:
2003 Mite Team
Bruno Abousleiman
Lucas Abousleiman
Ashley Ayers
Norman Boykin
Richard Carsten
Wilkie Cook
Benjamin D’Haiti
Liam Gilmartin
Anthony Giordano
Daniel Hoh-Hill
Dylan Izydorczyk
Jack Henry Lages
Matthew McCarey
Rory McDermott
Max Moser
Colin O’Brien
Greyson Pane
Troy Pratt
Zen Smith
Dylan Tschampel
2002 Mite Team
Riley Burch
Ethan Davidson
Gabe Dombrowski
Michael Fields
Thomas Fisher
Colin Franciszkowicz
Jared Gidley
Daniel Koester
Colin Lee
Adam Martin
Matthew Palmieri
Jasper Sanders
John Sterling
Alex Vouras
Brendan Wheeler
Dominic Yantiss
Practice Players
Varun Bhatnagar
Brandon Davis
Jack Norton
Milo Stroik
Michael Shin
2001 Squirt Team
Jack Adams
Austin Ayers
Connor Chesner
Cooper Corbett
Michael Crespy
Jayson Diner
Jordan Dinesman
TJ Ezzard
Ben Gibbons
Vincent Giordano
Kyle Golden
Rasmus Holmberg
Nathan Ide
Billy Long
Vincent Marra
Tyler McDermott
Logan Mercier
Garrison O’Donnell
Michael Pieruccini
Ben Speyer
Lily Wildman
William Yao
2000 Squirt Team
Jack Ahlstrom
Peter Chamberlain
Evan Chang
Max Cichanowicz
Evan Guidi
Ben Hoh-Hill
Jeffrey Hunter
Max Ivkin
Cailey Kozich
Ryan McKeever
John Meteyer
Owen Morgan
Michael Peak
Preston Piver
Nathaniel Raudenbush
Kevin Rose
Scott Strauss
Christian Tschampel
Christopher Wells
1999 Pee Wee Team
Nicholas Arko
John Cardellicchio
Jonathan Chesney
Shane Clayton
Chad Constantine
Zachary Cosgrove
Peter Harvie
Ryan Hemlinger
Robert Holmberg
Kieran O’Brien
Jason Rose
Matthew Rosenberger
Kevin Schafer
Kevin Wang
Christopher Weiss
Aidan Wheeler
Practice Players
Brady Antonson
Nathan Kim
Elise Park
1998 Pee Wee Team
Daniel Avdioukhin
Jordan Blum
Robert Burnham
Liam Callahan
Dustin Datoc
Andrew Frister
Carter Grose
Nathan Gulakowski
Andrew Guthrie
Daniel Hargadon
John Hargadon
Ty Kissler
Jake Neeb
John Soliday
Nate Vogel
Robert Wells
Practice Players
Jason Guidi
Wes Hammerschmidt
Thomas Meloy
William Shand
1997 Bantam Team
Justin Cho
Luke Collins
Patrick Fergus
Connor Geshan
Nate Grisius
Sandy Harvie
Jack Heaps
Andrew Hermann
Ryan Ivey
Jack Lalor
Teddy Leggett
Conor Maddry
Garrett Newton
Bryce Rogers
Michael Soraci
Connor Vasofsky
Mackie Wheeler
Practice Players
Griffin Boedicker
Thomas Crespy
Noah Kim
1996 Bantam Team
Sean Bailey
Marshall Cartwright
Brandon Cho
Tyler Folts
Austin Heiden
Edward Hirka
Keegan Kelly
Zachary Kozero
Nicholas Levesque
Filip Lindberg
Connor Roth
Taylor Saffer
Ryan Schafer
Elliot Shelton
Zachary Shiohama
Justin Skule
Cayman Ward
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 03/10/2010 Peewee Black Wins The Lake Placid American Cup Championship
In a weekend full of hockey, bobsledding, snowmobiling, and friendship, the Reston Raiders Pee Wee Black team took home gold in the recent American Cup Tournament in Lake Placid, NY. With only one loss to the Delaware Blue Hens (3-4), Peewee Black crushed the remainder of their red-robin games: (New Jersey Devils [3-0]; Wallingford Hawks [8-2]; Taunton Brewins [8-0]). In the skills competition, Tommy Meaux and Noah Kim placed runners-up in the relay race and demonstrated some serious power shots. Peewee Black went on to dominate the Championship game, with a commanding 8-3 win over the Delaware Blue Hens.
Congratulations to the players and coaches!
Click here to download high resolution image.
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posted 03/10/2010 Spring Goalie Clinics are scheduled for the following dates:
Saturday, March 20th 2:35 pm to 3:55 pm
Saturday, March 27th 2:35 pm to 3:55 pm
Saturday, April 17th 3:10 pm to 4:25 pm
Sunday, April 18th 11:05 am to 12:30 pm
Cinics are open to current Reston Raider goalies, and registration will taken on a first come, first served basis. Registration is currently open on the RRHC website for the March 20th and March 27th clinics.
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posted 03/09/2010 House Spring League is Full....
If you would like to be placed on a waitlist contact Rene Shiohama @
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posted 03/09/2010 Another successful House season has come to an end. After a long weekend of playoffs, the championship games did not disappoint the fans.
Squirt 2 def. Squirt 5, 3-2 in a shootout
PW 5 def. PW 4, 3-2 in a shootout
Bantam 1 def. Bantam 3, 3-1
Midget 2 def. Midget 1, 6-5
Congratulations to our Champions and to all House players and coaches for another great season!
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posted 03/08/2010 The Reston Raiders Pee Wee Select Team took silver in the Revolution Ice centers Ski and Skate tournament presidents day weekend in Scranton, PA. After losing only once in the Round Robin portion of the competition, the team found themselves advancing to the Semi-Finals against State College. After a hard fought victory, they moved on to the Championship Round taking on The Quakers of Westchester, PA – the only team to have recorded a win against the Raiders during the tournament! The final game was a difficult one, but the Raiders fought hard, forcing the Quakers to earn their victory, and the boys proudly received the Silver. Congratulations to the team on their success!
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 03/07/2010 4-7-2010: USA HOCKEY & RESTON VIRGINIA, HERE WE COME!
The USA Hockey National Championships are coming to Fairfax County from April 7th through April 11th, 2010! With tournament play taking place at Skatequest Reston and Ashburn IceHouse, 44 teams across the country will compete to be the champions of the Pee Wee (U12) Tier II (AA) division. To welcome these talented players to the DC area, the public is welcome to attend the Tournament Opening Ceremony, taking place on Wednesday, April 7th from 7:00 - 8:15 PM in Reston Town Center. The ZAMBONIS will be playing Hockey Rock and WASHINGTON CAPITALS COACH BRUCE BOUDREAU WILL BE TALKING HOCKEY.
Never heard of the Zambonis? Sure you have. Almost every youth game has someone on the PA system playing: Hockey Monkey, Block that shot, Hextall, Lost my teeth when I eat that puck, Slap Shot man, etc. etc.
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posted 03/07/2010 Registration is closed for the Spring Development Team Tryouts. No walk-n registrations will be accepted.
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posted 03/07/2010 PeeWee Blue closed out its CBHL season with a win over Ashburn in the semis and Richmond in the finals. Congratulations PeeWee Blue.
| | | | by Chris Kelly posted 03/06/2010
Banner Year for Raiders U14 Girls
Playing as a travel team this season, the Reston Raiders U14 Girls have had a successful season. Coached by Bill Paxton and Nancy Smalley with help from Art Santry and Chris Soucie the girls played in the CBHL and also competed in tournaments in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. With no losses posted during regular season league play, the girls finished in first place in the CBHL and will represent the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association at Districts held March 12-14 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Last weekend the girls showed great hustle and a strong team effort during the CBHL playoffs only to be beaten in the finals by the Baltimore based Susquehanna team in a shoot-out. Congratulations to all the girls and good luck at Districts.
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posted 02/28/2010 This spring, the Reston Raiders will play host to the 2010 USA Hockey National Championships for the Pee Wee (U12) Tier II (AA) division. The tournament will last five days from Wednesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 11, 2010 with all games played at both SkateQuest Reston and the Ashburn Ice House.
The tournament management team seeks volunteers to provide the following services at both rinks. These services are needed ONLY during the days of the tournament.
The following positions are available:
PA Announcer
Think you’re ready to replace Wes Johnson at Verizon Center? Here’s your chance. We need announcers for each game. Knowledge of hockey required and some announcing experience preferred, but we’ll work with you. 4-8 volunteers needed each day Wed. through Sat., 4 needed Sun.
Scorekeeper
Requires reasonable hockey knowledge in scoring, penalties, and scoreboard operation. If you’re a hockey parent, chances are good you’ve already got that experience. 4-8 volunteers needed each day Wed. through Sat., 4 needed Sun.
Penalty Box Attendants
To comfort those players who have sinned on the ice, to open and close the doors and to interface with coaches to determine if players return to the ice or the players’ bench. 4-8 volunteers needed each day Wed. through Sat., 4 needed Sun.
To volunteer, click here or contact Brittany Vanderpool at
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posted 02/26/2010 After winning the CBHL, the U14 Girls are off to Indian Trail, NC for the SE District Tournament.
Congratulations girls!
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posted 02/22/2010 Any players who will be participating in the Raiders High School Spring League who have less than a full season in a full checking environment are required to attend this checking clinic.
It will be held at SkateQuest in Reston on Wednesday March 17th 8:40 PM-10:00 PM OLYMPIC.
Questions can be addressed to John Sherlock
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CBHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
VENUES:
Mite – Frederick March 6/7
Squirt National – Laurel – March 6&7
Squirt Patrick Upper – Frederick – March 13/14
Squirt Patrick Lower – Laurel – March 13/14
Squirt Wales – Columbia (Howard) – March 13/14
PeeWee National – Laurel – March 6&7
PeeWee Patrick Upper – Laurel – March 6&7
PeeWee Patrick Lower – Laurel – March 13/14
PeeWee Wales – Hagerstown – March 6&7
Bantam National – Laurel – March 6/7
Bantam Patrick – Hagerstown – March 13/14
Bantam Wales – Frederick – March 13/14
U16 National – Laurel – Feb 27&28
U16 Patrick – Hampton Roads – March 13/14
U16 Wales – Richmond – March 6 & 7
U18 National – Laurel – March 13/14
U18 Patrick – Richmond – March 13/14
U18 Wales –Hampton Roads– March 13/14
Girls – Laurel – Feb 27&28
SCHEDULE – AS of 2/11/2010
NATIONAL BOUND and Girls Playoffs
The Gardens Ice House – Laurel MD
February 27/28, 2010
Saturday February 27, 2010
SEMI-FINALS
GIRLS 12 U 1 VS4 Patrick 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
U16 2 VS 3 Patrick 2:10 PM 3:50 PM
GIRLS 14 U 2 VS 3 Logsdon 3:40 PM 5:20 PM
U16 1 VS 4 Patrick 4:00 PM 5:40 PM
GIRLS 14U 1 VS 4 Resor 4:50 PM 6:20 PM
GIRLS 12 U 2 VS 3 Logsdon 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
GIRLS 16U/19U 2 VS 3 Patrick 5:50 PM 7:30 PM
GIRLS 16U/19U 1 VS 4 Patrick 7:40 PM 9:10 PM
Sunday February 28, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
GIRLS 14 U Patrick 7:30 AM 9:05 AM
GIRLS 12 U Logsdon 7:50 AM 9:25 AM
U16 Patrick 11:00 AM 12:35 PM
GIRLS 16U/19U Patrick 12:45 PM 2:20 PM
PVAHA GIRLS 12U TBD 2:30PM 4:00PM
Note: 12U National Bound regular season champion vs. Susquehanna
SQUIRT NATIONAL, PEEWEE NATIONAL BANTAM NATIONAL
PEEWEE PATRICK UPPER PLAYOFFS
THE GARDENS ICE HOUSE – LAUREL, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2010
BANTAM NAT 2 VS 3 Logsdon 9:40 AM-11:10 AM
PEE WEE NAT 2 VS 3 Patrick 9:50 AM-11:20 AM
BANTAM NAT 1 VS 4 Logsdon 11:20 AM-12:50 PM
PEWEE NATIONAL 1 VS 4 Patrick 11:30 AM -1:00 PM
SQUIRT NATIONAL 2 VS 3 Logsdon 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
PEEWEE PATRICK UPR 2 VS 3 Patrick 1:10 PM -2:40 PM
SQUIRT NATIONAL 1 vs 4 Logsdon 2:40 PM-4:10 PM
PEEWEE PATRICK UPR1 vs. 4 Patrick 2:50 PM-4:20 PM
U18 National 2 VS. 3 Logsdon 4:20 PM – 6:10 PM
U18 National 1 vs. 4 Patrick 6 :10 PM – 8 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
Pee Wee Patrick Upper Resor 8:50 AM-10:25 AM
Squirt National Logsdon 9:45 AM-11:20 AM
PeeWee National Patrick 10:15 AM-11:50 AM
BANTAM National Resor 10:35 AM -12:10 PM
U18 National Patrick Noon – 1:50 PM
SQUIRT PATRICK LOWER, PEEWEE PATRICK LOWER
PLAYOFFS
THE GARDENS ICE HOUSE – LAUREL, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
PEEWEE Patrick LWR 2 VS 3 Logsdon 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
PEEWEE Patrick LWR 1 VS 4 Logsdon 11:10 AM-12:40 PM
SQUIRT PATRICK LWR 2 VS 3 Logsdon 3:00PM-4:20 PM
SQUIRT PATRICK LWR 1 VS 4 Logsdon 4:40 PM-6:10 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
PEEWEE Patrick LWR Logsdon 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
SQUIRT PATRICK LOWER Logsdon 10:10 AM- 11:40 AM
SQUIRT WALES
COLUMBIA, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
Squirt Wales 2 vs 3 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Squirt Wales 1 vs 4 5:40 PM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
Squirt Wales Championship 8:00AM – 10:00AM
MITE
FREDERICK, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2010
SEMI-FINALS
MITE 2 VS 3 1000AM 11:20AM
MITE 1 VS 4 11:30AM 12:50AM
MITE,
FREDERICK, MD
SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
MITE 1000AM 11:50AM
SQUIRT PATRICK UPPER, AND BANTAM WALES
FREDERICK, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
SEMI-FINALS
BANTAM WALES 2 VS. 3 1:00PM 2:20 PM
BANTAM WALES 1 VS 4 2:30 PM 3:50 PM
SQUIRT PAT UPPER 2 VS. 3 4:00 PM 5:20 PM
SQUIRT PAT UPPER 1 VS 4 5:30 PM 6:50 PM
SQUIRT PATRICK UPPER, BANTAM WALES
FREDERICK, MD
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
BANTAM WALES 12:00PM 1:50 PM
SQUIRT PAT UPPER 2:00 PM 3:50 PM
U18 PATRICK
RICHMOND, VA – ICE ZONE
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
SEMIFINALS
U18 PATRICK 2 VS 3 4:10 PM 6:20 PM
U18 PATRICK 1 VS 4 6:40 PM 9:00 PM
U18 PATRICK
RICHMOND, VA – ICE ZONE
CHAMPIONSHIP
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010
U18 PATRICK 11:45AM 1:50AM
U16 WALES
RICHMOND, VA – SKATENATION
SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2010
SEMIFINALS
U16 WALES 2 VS. 3 11:45 AM 1:50PM
U16 WALES 1 VS. 4 5:10 PM – 7:15 PM
U16 WALES
RICHMOND, VA – SKATENATION
CHAMPIONSHIP
SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010
U16 WALES Championship 11:45AM 1:50PM
U16 PATRICK and U18 WALES
HAMPTON ROADS, VA
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
U18 Wales 2 vs 3 11:00 am - 12:50 pm
U18 Wales 1 vs. 4 1:00 pm – 2:50 pm
U16 Patrick 2 vs 3 3:00 pm-4:50 pm
U16 Patrick 1 vs 4 5:00pm-6:50pm
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010
U16 Patrick Championship 9:00am-10:50am-
U18 Wales Championship 11-12:50 pm
PEEWEE WALES
HAGERSTOWN, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2010
Pee Wee Wales 2 vs 3 5:00PM-6:20PM
PeeWee Wales 1 vs 4 6:30 PM-8:00PM
SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
PeeWee Wales Championship 9:00AM – 10:50AM
BANTAM PATRICK
HAGERSTOWN, MD
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
Bantam Patrick 2 vs 3 5:00PM-6:20PM
Bantam Patrick 1 vs 4 6:30 PM-8:00PM
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP
Bantam Patrick Championship 9:00AM – 10:50AM
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 02/16/2010
Bantam Black is on a roll, capturing two trophies in the past two weekends. First, the Bantams took Lake Placid by storm, and missed the first big DC area snowstorm. They lost a heartbreaking game against the Delaware Jr. Blue Hens 3-2 in the last minute of the game. However, they would get the chance to avenge the loss later in the weekend, after playing two even tougher games against a team from the Czech Republic that cycled the puck like crazy and a Canadian team which was not as easy as Coach Hammerschmidt thought they would be! Black had the chance of redemption when they met the Hens again for the consolation cup. In an exciting game which was a 2-2 tie at the end of regulation, the Raiders came through with the game winning overtime goal. Tristan Neeb, despite a fractured foot, played in net for the win. Zach Shames netted the overtime winner as well as winning the shootout skills competition, besting shooters from 5 other teams in the A Division, and representing the Raiders well. Despite the continued snowfall, the party bus left shortly afterwards and brought the Bantams home safely. After digging their cars out of the parking lot and missing practice all week, the team entered the Bowie tournament over President's Day Weekend.
The team beat the hometown Bowie Bruins soundly 4 to 1 in the Saturday morning game, and though down 3 to 1 going into the 3rd period, came back to beat the Richmond Royal Select team 5 to 4 in the evening game. On Sunday, they faced the Asburn Selects, and beat them 4 to 1 as well. The Championship game was set for Monday with a rematch against the Richmond Royal team. Thankfully most of the schools were closed. Richmond was fast and tough, but Reston was faster and tougher. Richmond fought back to tie the game near the end of the 3rd period, and then went on a power play. It was a nailbiter until Luke Votaw scored shorthanded for his second goal of the game to put Reston ahead 4 to 3 with under two minutes to play. The defense came up big with some nice plays against a few odd man rushes and penalty kills. Kyle Hammerschmidt played all 4 games and won them all, with some spectacular saves in the championship game. Congrats to the whole Bantam Black team for their efforts all season and the current 5 game winning streak.
(See attached file: bantam cup.jpeg)
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posted 02/11/2010 The Mite Blue Team attended the American Cup Tournament this past weekend in Lake Placid, New York and after a weekend filled of great hockey, soaking up the historical sites and playing pond hockey, won the Gold Medal in the Mite/Novice Division.
Mite Blue swept through their round robin play beating the Rockland Nats from Rockland Ontario 2-1 and Global Hockey Jr. Rangers from suburban Massachusetts 13-3 on Saturday and they bested the New Jersey Jr. Devils 9-1 on Sunday in Herb Brooks Arena where the US beat the Soviets in 1980. Also on Sunday Skaters Michael Peak and Christian Tschampel and Goalies Tyler Mc Dermott and Riley Burch represented the Raiders in the Mite Shoot-out and Relay Race. Tyler McDermott and Christian Tschampel were the runner ups in their respective roles in the shoot-out and Michael Peak and Christian Tschampel outraced the field to win the Relay Race.
The Mite Blue team then went on to capture the Gold in the Championship Game on the Miracle Ice beating the Rockland Nats again 6-2.
Congratulations to the players parents and coaches!!!!
| | | | by Chris Kelly posted 02/10/2010 Last evening, the first of several Prince William Panther Hockey Club teams visited SkateQuest and shared the ice with Reston Raider travel teams. The Prince William Squirt UA team shared the ice with Squirt Silver and Squirt Blue. While the arrangement is mildly crowded… a good time was had by all and coaches reported little or no disruption in their routines.
As we move forward through the end of the CBHL season most other Raider travel teams have offered to share their practice ice slots with their displaced hockey brethren from Prince William.
We appreciate the sacrifices and restructuring of practice plans by coaches and teams and thank all those willing to share with our friends to the south.
All of us would not hesitate to take in a neighbor whose home was damaged or lost. We believe the same spirit is being shown but our teams and players. We feel that this life lesson that is tangible and valuable one for all of our players.
The remainder of the season both games and practices are sure to be chaotic at the least. The CBHL has never experienced so many cancelled games and SkateQuest has never been forced to close so many times.
Your patience, cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Chris Kelly
RRHC President
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Peewee White took the Bronze Medal at Lake Placid. The team won 4 games out of 5 and lost only to the winner of the Silver Medal, the Jr. Blue Hens. Three of the games were shut outs. During the tournament White scored 17 goals versus the 9 scored against the team.
In Game One, Peewee White played the Wallingford Hawks and won 5-0 with both defensive and offensive goals. It was exciting for the team to play on the “Miracle” ice.
Game Two was a tough loss with the Jr. Blue Hens scoring several goals in the first few minutes of the first period. Although the team was able to score 3 goals, the game didn’t go their way.
In Game Three, White held the Taunton Brewins to one goal in the 2nd period to their 5 goals.
In Game Four, White had another shut-out against the NJ Devils. The team put up three goals all in within 2 minutes near the end of the third period. Because of their loss to the Jr. Blue Hens, White had to wait for the results of the 2 other games to find out whether they went to the Gold Medal round.
The team played their final game on the 1932 rink against the NJ Devils for the Bronze Medal. Again, the game was tied until mid-way through the 3rd period when White scored the only goal of the game.
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 02/04/2010 TOURNAMENT WEEKEND VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR USA HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
As you know, this spring, the Reston Raiders play host to the 2010 USA Hockey National Championships for the Pee Wee (U12) Tier II (AA) division. The tournament will last five days from Wednesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 11, 2010 with all games played at SkateQuest Reston and the Ashburn Ice House.
The tournament management team seeks volunteers to provide the following services at both rinks. These services are needed ONLY during the days of the tournament, and in some cases, only during the first couple days.
The following positions are available:
Greeters
Volunteers are needed to greet the teams as they arrive at SkateQuest Reston and the Ashburn Ice House for their first tournament game at each respective rink. This will consist of Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8 only. These greeters will help teams register, find their way to their respective locker rooms, arrive on time – and in the right location – for their team photos and more. 4 Volunteers, Wed. & Thurs. only.
Registration Table
Volunteers needed to help team managers when they check-in prior to their first tournament game. As half the teams will play their first game at Ashburn while the other half compete at Reston, this service will be needed at both rinks on the first day of the tournament only. 2-4 Volunteers, Wed. only
Merchandise
The tournament will staff and manage a USA Hockey merchandise booth during all open tournament hours at both arenas. The tournament needs volunteers to help staff the booths and sell official tournament merchandise and keep an accurate inventory of items sold throughout the tournament. 2-4 Volunteers needed, Wed. through Sun.
Information Desk
Requires an individual who is in the know about not only the tournament, but the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. region as well. We will staff this information table at both rinks on the first two days of the tournament only, Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8, to help players, coaches, families, sponsors and USA Hockey officials navigate the action. By Day #3, there should be no more further questions that cannot be addressed by either rink personnel or Tournament officials. 2-4 Volunteers needed, Wed. and Thurs.
Hospitality Coordinator
Help maintaining the hospitality room, which is open to USA Hockey officials, referees, sponsors, tournament staff, tournament volunteers, coaches and team managers (only!) from the 48 competing teams. Duties include ensuring food and drink are constantly replenished. 4 volunteers needed (rotating), Wed. through Sun.
PA Announcer
Think you’re ready to replace Wes Johnson at Verizon Center? Here’s your chance. We need announcers for each game. Knowledge of hockey required and some announcing experience preferred, but we’ll work with you. 4-8 volunteers needed each day Wed. through Sat., 4 needed Sun.
Scorekeeper
Requires reasonable hockey knowledge in scoring, penalties, and scoreboard operation. If you’re a hockey parent, chances are good you’ve already got that experience. 4-8 volunteers needed each day Wed. through Sat., 4 needed Sun.
Penalty Box Attendants
To comfort those players who have sinned on the ice, to open and close the doors and to interface with coaches to determine if players return to the ice or the players’ bench. 4-8 volunteers needed each day Wed. through Sat., 4 needed Sun.
| | | | by Chris Kelly posted 02/03/2010 Click here to download a PDF file with details on the Development Camp Tryouts.
They will be held on April 24th & 25th at Kettler Iceplex.
| | | | by Chris Kelly posted 02/03/2010 U12 AA National Championship
The USA Hockey U12 AA National Championship being held at the Skatequest of Reston and Ashburn Ice House, Hosted by the Reston Raiders April 6-1, 2010.
There will be an opening ceremony at the Reston Town Center which includes a parade down Main St. and a performance by the legendary band "The Zamboni's" .
We are looking for a sponsor ( click here for form) for the band, have other sponsorship opportunities and an Ad Book that alI clubs are asked to review.
If there are questions, please contact :Rebecca Diamond (703) 568-1911
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posted 02/03/2010 Bantam Silver Battle for the Bronze!
Raiders Bantam Silver challenged themselves to a AA tournament in Lake Placid, New York, this past weekend. After a rocky start, and a short bench due to multiple injuries, the "Miracle Ice" began to work it's "magic" on the Silver Bantam Team!
Down two games, but not defeated, the Silver team took the ice at the Herb Brooks Arena, with a renewed energy. The guys had to step up and rotate through multiple positions, but they faced the challenge with a vengeance! Team work was evident as the plays began to fall into place, and multiple goals were achieved! The boys held tight through many penalty kills, and they executed great skill on the power plays. The team stayed strong on the ice, while our goalies remained rock solid in the net. A 5-0 Victory was celebrated and the tournament began to take an upward turn for the Silver Team.
Day three marked the Medal games for the teams, and it was obvious from the first drop of the puck that both teams wanted to win! The guys battled through a very physical, emotional, and intense final game. Their ability to play as a "team" was once again put to the test with multiple penalty kills and an injury, but they came out shinning. As a "team" they stepped up to the challenge, executed their plays, and over came a 2-1 deficit, winning it in the final 3 minutes 4-2! What a well deserved and fought for victory!
Our tournament MVP's were as follows, Game 1-Brian Lee, Game 2-Taylor Saffor, Game 3- Zachary Shiohama, Game 4- Patrick O'Connor.... Great job stepping up guys!
Raiders Bantam Silver Goalie Derek Guzik, chalked up an additional win for his team in the Tournament Skills Competition. Goalie Guzik held his net in the Shoot Out Competition, going 5 rounds - 3 shots each, to cinch Top-Goalie for the Raiders Silver Team.
Way to bring it home guys! Congrats to the Silver Team and their Coaching Staff!
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Bantam Blue won its second tournament of the season, traveling to just below the Arctic Circle in Upstate NY to take on teams from Boston, Miami and friends from across the practice rink in Reston.
Game 1 saw Blue taking on the Boston Jr. Blackhawks, a scrappy team that made every possession count. Our boys played an all-around strong match and kept the heat on the Blackhawks, winning 6-0, with 9 different players scoring or garnering assists.
Game 2 was against friends from Bantam Silver. Both teams played very well, with Silver keeping the pressure on Blue despite playing with an injury depleted bench. But in the end, Blue gave Silver the cold shoulder, winning 4-1.
Game 3 matched Blue against the Miami Toros, a team that had some tall and strong players but a short bench. The only thing colder than the weather (minus 13 degrees overnight!) was sluggish Blue’s scoring touch, and the Toros scorched Blue 2-0.
The championship game again pitted the tournament’s unbeaten Toros against Blue. Blue broke the ice early, scoring quickly in the first period. Blue kept the heat on the Toros for the entire game by playing a physical game and pressuring the puck, eventually wearing down their opponent and winning 4-0. Goalie and Ice Soldier alum Nick Lenker was named tournament MVP as he recorded a blistering hot 0.75 GAA over the 4 games.
Congratulations Bantam Blue and Coaches Fox, Hanson and Folts!
Click here for larger image of the team.
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posted 01/19/2010
Congratulations to the Raiders U16 girls who emerged as champions of the U19 Tier I Division of the MLK Ponytail Tournament held in central Pennsylvania this past weekend.
The Raiders started off on the wrong foot, falling behind the Philadelphia Lady Patriots U19 Tier I team 5-1 after two periods, but as it would turn out the second period of their first game was the last period they would lose the whole weekend.
After that opening 5-2 loss, the Raiders had no room for error and defeated the Colorado Springs U19 entry 4-0. The final round-robin game was a match-up with the host Susquehanna Rapids U19 Tier I team. Cheered on by the "Let's go Raiders" chants of their little sisters of the U12 Raiders, the girls emerged with a 2-1 comeback victory, first place overall in the preliminary round and a spot in the championship game opposite of Colorado Springs.
The Raiders closed out the weekend with another 4-0 win and their first tournament championship as a Tier I team. Way to go girls.
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posted 01/14/2010 Hardcore Hockey Programs 2010
Spring Clinic: Powerskating & Skills – Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced (click here)
Rookies Clinic: Learn to Skate & Play Hockey – Beginners (click here)
Powerskating Clinic: Mite, Squirt, Peewees, & Bantams (click here)
Skills Clinic: Mite, Squirt, Peewees, & Bantams (click here)
Adult Clinic: 2hrs per slot/Beginners, Novice, & Intermediate (click here)
Hockey Lessons: Powerskating, Skills, & Positioning (click here)
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posted 12/28/2009 The Girls U12 Team is selling car magnets to raise funds for their team. They are 5 inch round magnets with the traditional Raider's logo. The cost is $8 per magnet. Please contact the team manager, Susan Fitzgerald, at
or Mike Pounder at
or 703-489-6012 to purchase.
The Girls U12 Team will also be donating $1 for every magnet sold to the American Red Cross for the people of Haiti.
| | | | by C. Kelly posted 12/09/2009 Even though the Raiders have expanded their Initiation Program to three sessions this winter... the IP program has reached capacity of 120 players in record time.
Call it Caps hockey fever or just a spike in interest?
We look forward to have these new players in the program!
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posted 04/08/2009
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2009 - 2010 Reston Raiders Travel Hockey Tryouts & Program Highlights
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2009-2010 Travel Coaches
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Midget U18 Blue
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Scott Souter
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Midget U18 Silver
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Bob Labelle
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Midget U16 Blue
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Scott McLaughlin
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Midget U16 Silver
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Kevin Smith
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Girls U 16
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Brian Burke
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Bant Blue
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Todd Fox
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Bant Silver
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Don Williamson
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Bantam Black
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George Hammerschidt
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Girls U14
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Bill Paxton
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PW Blue
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Jeff Harrington
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PW Silver
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Jeff Ivey
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PW Black
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Ron Blum
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Girls U 12
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TBD
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SQ Blue
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Rick Sterrett
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SQ Silver
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Brian Andrews
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SQ Black
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Tim Bryan
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Mite Blue
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Kevin Burch
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Mite 2001 Development
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TBD – Tryouts held in Fall
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Mite 2002 Development
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TBD – Tryouts held in Fall
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Travel Tryout Registration Details – Registration Opens April 7, 2009
Tryout Process
- All players regardless of experience must register for tryouts and pay the $100 tryout fee. The tryout fee can be paid by credit card online only.
- Players are encouraged to attend as many tryout sessions as possible, but players must attend half of the sessions in order to be selected for a team. If sessions are going to be missed, the absence must be communicated by sending an email to
or notify the staff at the registration table.
- Players may request to only be considered for a particular team within an age level. (example: Player only wants to be considered for U18 Blue)
- If your player is injured and wants consideration they must be registered and pay the tryout fee online.
- There will be no walk – in registration allowed. We will not accept any tryout registrations after May 8, 2009.
- Any returning player must have all financial obligations with the club paid in full before taking the ice.
- The travel director will randomly assign pinnie numbers to players and have tryout sheets completed before the first tryout.
- On the first night of skater tryouts all families will receive a contract which must be completed and returned upon check-in for night two of tryouts along with a $500 deposit. The deposit will be applied towards your team fees if your player is selected for a team. If your player is not selected for one of our teams, the deposit will be returned or can be applied towards Fall House fees. If you choose to only be considered for a particular team (example: Only want to be considered for a Blue Team) and your player is not selected for that team, then the deposit will be returned as well.
- Age divisions that have more than 50 players registered will be broken into two smaller groups divided alphabetically by the registered players’ last names. (Sessions tentatively scheduled at the Squirt, Pee Wee & Bantam ages).
- Team selections will be announced on the club website within 48 hours of the conclusion of the last ice session.
Mites
There will be one Mite travel team. The Mites will be getting more ice time than any of our programs. This provides an opportunity to maximize skill development. They will be playing in both House and Travel programs.
· All players are required to play in the house league, and will be equally dispersed among the house teams.
· They will attend 2 travel practices and 1 house practice per week.
· They are expected to play in all travel games and attend any house games that do not conflict with the travel schedule.
The player’s fees will reflect the increased ice time. The total fee for the Mite Blue team is $2250.00. This fee does not include any team assessments.
NOTE: Both Mite Development Teams will be selected in the Fall as part of our Mite House evaluation skate. The May tryouts are only for those families interested in being considered for the Mite Blue team.
Squirts
At the Squirt level the club intends to field three travel teams, dependent on the talent of players available.
· Squirt players will have two practices per week and a regular CBHL schedule of games.
The total fee for Squirts is $2100. This fee does not include any team assessments.
Pee Wees
At the Pee Wee level the club intends to field three travel teams, dependent on the talent of players available. The teams will participate in the CBHL.
· Pee Wee players will have two practices per week and a regular CBHL schedule of games.
· Pee Wee level hockey includes checking in the CBHL.
The total fee for Pee Wees is $2275. This fee does not include any team assessments.
Bantams
At the Bantam level the club intends to field three travel teams, dependent on the talent of players available. The teams will participate in the CBHL.
· Bantam players will have two practices per week and a regular CBHL schedule of games.
The total fee for Bantams is $2275. This fee does not include any team assessments.
Midget U16s
At the Midget U16 level the club intends to field two travel teams, dependent on the talent of players available. The teams will participate in the CBHL.
· Midget U 16 players will have two shared practices per week through the beginning of the High School season. Following the start of High School Hockey, the teams will cut back to one shared practice per week, plus one full ice practice per month. The teams will play a regular CBHL schedule of games. In addition to their two practices per week during the first two months of the season, they will receive some additional full-ice practices.
· Practices for Midgets tend to be later in the evening.
The player’s fees reflect the amount of ice time used by the teams for practice and games. The total fee for U16s is $2150. This fee does not include any team assessments
Midget U18s
At the Midget U18 level the club intends to field two travel teams, dependent on the talent of players available. The teams will participate in the CBHL.
· Midget U18 players will have two shared practices per week through the beginning of the High School season. Following the start of High School Hockey, the teams will cut back to one shared practice per week, plus one full ice practice per month. The teams will play a regular CBHL schedule of games. In addition to their two practices per week during the first two months of the season, they will receive some additional full-ice practices.
· Practices for Midgets tend to be later in the evening.
The player’s fees reflect the amount of ice time used by the teams for practice and games. The total fee for U18s is $2150. This fee does not include any team assessments
Girls U16, U14 and U12
The Raiders will expand their girls program this year and field three girls teams. The Girls U16 team will practice 2 times a week and play Tier I Level Hockey as part of the Mid-Atlantic Women’s Hockey Association (MAWHA). The player’s fees reflect the amount of ice time used by the teams for practice and games. The total fee for Girls U16 is $2275. This fee does not include any team assessments.
The Reston Raiders endeavor to field two additional Girls Travel Teams at the U12 and U14 level. While current numbers do not support fielding two teams, the final decision will be made at tryouts based on the numbers, skill and talent of players. The current expectation is to field one Girls U14 travel team that will play in the CBHL (with no requirement to play in the House league). The team fees for either team will be $2100.
If, by tryouts, there are enough travel ready U12 and travel ready U14 girls registered for and trying out for the teams, and if the Raiders can provide ice time for both teams, then the Raiders will offer travel teams at both the U12 and U14 levels. This is the same policy used for all travel teams...If there is interest and if there is enough talent and if there is ice available, then the Raiders will offer all of those teams.
Questions regarding tryouts can be directed to the Club’s Travel Director, Kevin Burch at
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2010 U12 TIER II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
RESTON, VA – The Reston Raiders have been selected to serve as the host club for the 2010 USA Hockey National Championships for the Pee Wee (U12) Tier II (AA) division, USA Hockey’s National Tournament Director Norm Spiegel announced last week.
Following a lengthy bid process that produced more than 30 applicants, Reston, VA was selected as one of nine sites to host the event in what will be a new championship format for USA Hockey. After several years in which qualifying league champions advanced to District Tournaments to produce 12 national championship finalists, the 2010 games have been restructured to attract up to 48 teams, essentially one champion team from each state. The format eliminates the District Tournament thus creating a “super-series national,” capable of attracting as many as 3,000 players and fans to Fairfax County, VA.
The tournament will take place April 7-11, 2010. SkateQuest Reston will serve as the host facility with overflow action taking place at the Ashburn IceHouse. Each team will play three guaranteed games.
Featured attractions include social events, a championship banquet and the Easton skills competition. The Reston’s Pee Wee AA Raiders team will receive an automatic entry into the tournament as the host club.
“This is a great opportunity to put our program on the USA Hockey national radar screen,” said Raiders president Chris Kelly. “Our entire club will come together with the community to make this a truly first class event for visitors and participants alike.”
The bid was submitted as a joint venture incorporating the Raiders, Visit Fairfax (the destination marketing organization serving Fairfax County.) and the Falls Church, VA-based public relations and event management firm of Brotman•Winter•Fried Communication (BWF). Steve Winter, president of BWF and an assistant coach with the 2009 Raiders Bantam AA Tier II Team, will serve as tournament chairman.
“We’re particularly thrilled to have played a role in securing these games for our county,” said Barry Biggar, President and CEO of Visit Fairfax. “With our proximity to Washington, D.C. and all the great amenities Fairfax County has to offer, our destination provides the perfect venue for a national event. Plus, there’s no better time to visit the Capital Region than springtime.” Through their Amateur Hockey and Fan Development division, the Washington Capitals will also provide event support. Depending on the team’s schedule and playoff status at that time, such benefits could include game tickets, the opportunity to watch the team practice and tours of their facility.
Tier II teams competing at the AA level will qualify for the 2010 national finals by virtue of winning league or state championships or qualifying tournaments, with the actual qualification format determined by each individual league. Qualifying teams could be determined as early as February 2010, with most decided by early March.
In addition to Reston, other cities awarded 2010 national championship tournaments include Green Bay, WI; Lansing, MI; Buffalo, NY; Woodridge, IL; Bensenville, IL; Wayne, NJ; West Chester, PA and Rochester, NY.
For additional information, contact Steve Winter at
or 703-534-4600 x205 or visit www.usahockey.com.
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