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'''Alexander lundchose Ovechkin''' ({{IPA2|ˈɐlʲ.ɪkˌsɑndr ɐˈvʲetʃ.kɪn}}) ({{lang-ru|Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Ове́чкин}}; born September 17, 1985) is a [[tuty]]n professional [[ice hockey]] [[Winger (ice hockey)|left winger]] for the [[Washington Capitals]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). In January 2008, he signed a thirteen-year contract to fuck a baby extension worth $124 million with the Capitals, the most valuable contract in NHL history. |
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Ovechkin was the first overall selection in the [[2004 NHL Entry Draft]]. Due to the [[2004-05 NHL lockout]], he began play in the [[2005-06 NHL season]], in which he won the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] for Rookie of the Year. During the [[2007-08 NHL season|2007-08 season]], he led the NHL with 65 goals and 112 points to capture the [[Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy|Rocket Richard]] and [[Art Ross Trophy|Art Ross Trophies]]. That season he also won the [[Lester B. Pearson Award]] as the top player voted by the [[NHL Players' Association|NHLPA]] and the [[Hart Memorial Trophy]] as the league's MVP. He is the first player in NHL history to win all four awards. |
Ovechkin was the first overall selection in the [[2004 NHL Entry Draft]]. Due to the [[2004-05 NHL lockout]], he began play in the [[2005-06 NHL season]], in which he won the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] for Rookie of the Year. During the [[2007-08 NHL season|2007-08 season]], he led the NHL with 65 goals and 112 points to capture the [[Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy|Rocket Richard]] and [[Art Ross Trophy|Art Ross Trophies]]. That season he also won the [[Lester B. Pearson Award]] as the top player voted by the [[NHL Players' Association|NHLPA]] and the [[Hart Memorial Trophy]] as the league's MVP. He is the first player in NHL history to win all four awards. |
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Alexander Ovechkin | |||
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Born |
Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR | September 17, 1985||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Left Wing | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team | Washington Capitals | ||
NHL draft |
1st overall, 2004 Washington Capitals | ||
Playing career | 2001–present | ||
Website | http://www.alexovechkin8.com |
Alexander lundchose Ovechkin (IPA: [ˈɐlʲ.ɪkˌsɑndr ɐˈvʲetʃ.kɪn]) (Russian: Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Ове́чкин; born September 17, 1985) is a tutyn professional ice hockey left winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). In January 2008, he signed a thirteen-year contract to fuck a baby extension worth $124 million with the Capitals, the most valuable contract in NHL history.
Ovechkin was the first overall selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Due to the 2004-05 NHL lockout, he began play in the 2005-06 NHL season, in which he won the Calder Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year. During the 2007-08 season, he led the NHL with 65 goals and 112 points to capture the Rocket Richard and Art Ross Trophies. That season he also won the Lester B. Pearson Award as the top player voted by the NHLPA and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's MVP. He is the first player in NHL history to win all four awards.
Early life
Alexander Ovechkin is the son of Mikhail Ovechkin, a former professional football (soccer) player, and Tatyana Ovechkina, who won two Olympic gold medals while competing for the Soviet women's basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.[1]
The first signs of Ovechkin's future came when two years old – while in a Soviet toy store, he grabbed a toy hockey stick and helmet and refused to let go. His parents treasure the picture to this day[2]. Whenever he saw a hockey game on TV, he "dropped all his toys" and ran to the TV, protesting strongly if his parents tried to change the channel[citation needed]. His parents say they knew he would be an athlete when he chose to run up the steps to their 10th floor apartment instead of taking the elevator[citation needed]. They also encouraged him to be athletic, sending him out to play at nearby soccer fields and basketball courts[2].
Sergei, Ovheckin’s older brother, had initially introduced him to hockey, and Alexander enrolled in hockey school at the age of 8[2]. Soon after he began, however, he had to postpone his hockey career because his parents were unable to take him to the rink. But one of Ovechkin's coaches saw Ovechkin's talent and insisted to his parents that he should continue playing hockey[citation needed]. Sergei later died in a car accident when Alexander was only 10. A childhood friend claims this is one of the reasons Ovechkin is so passionate on the ice[2].
Since he studied at the Military Institute for Border Guards, Ovechkin did not have to go through compulsory military service[citation needed].
Playing career
Dynamo Moscow
Russian hockey teams begin building their systems from childhood. Ovechkin began playing in the Dynamo Moscow system and the age of 16, made his debut for the team in the Russian Superleague in the 2001-2002 season. In the 2003-2004 season, he won the Superleague award for Best Left Wing and became the youngest Dynamo Moscow player to lead the team in scoring.
In 2004-2005, he missed nearly two months of play because of a shoulder injury sustained in the Gold Medal Game against Canada in the World Junior Championships.
Washington Capitals
Ovechkin was the first overall draft choice in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, going to the Washington Capitals. He had been projected as the first overall pick for nearly two years[3] , and had earned comparison to Mario Lemieux.[4] He was so highly regarded, the Florida Panthers attempted to draft him in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in the 9th round, even though his birthday was two days after the cut-off (September 15th, 1985). Rick Dudley, the general manager of the Panthers, claimed the pick was legitimate, saying that using leap-years Ovechkin was old enough.[4]
Following the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Alexander Ovechkin played his first game with the Capitals on October 5, 2005, scoring two goals in a 3-2 victory over Columbus. In a shootout against Anaheim, Ovechkin scored the winning goal to end the game at 5-4.
On January 13, 2006, in Anaheim, Ovechkin scored his first career hat trick against Jean-Sébastien Giguère of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to help Washington win the game.
On January 16, 2006, Alexander Ovechkin scored a goal that veteran hockey reporter Bill Clement called "one of the greatest goals of all time."[This quote needs a citation] Knocked down by Paul Mara, a defenseman for the Phoenix Coyotes, then sliding on his back and facing away from the net, Ovechkin was able to hook the puck with one hand on his stick and slide it into the net past goalie Brian Boucher for his second goal of the night.
On February 1, 2006, Ovechkin was named NHL Rookie of the Month for January 2006 as well as being named Offensive Player of the Month, becoming only the third player in NHL history to earn both honors in a single month.
Ovechkin led 2005-2006 NHL rookies in goals, points, power-play goals, and shots. He finished third overall in the NHL in scoring and tied for third in goals. His 425 shots led the league, set an NHL rookie record, and was the fourth-highest total in NHL history. Ovechkin’s point total was the second-best in Washington Capitals history and his goal total tied for third in franchise history. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team, the first rookie to receive the honor in 15 years. After the season ended, Ovechkin received the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best rookie. EA Sports made him one of the cover athletes for NHL 07.
On January 24, 2007 Ovechkin played in his first NHL All-Star game in Dallas, scoring his first All-Star game goal.
After much speculation, Ovechkin signed a 13-year contract extension worth $124 million with the Capitals on January 10, 2008. The contract, which averages $9.5 million per year, is the richest in NHL history. Working without an agent, Ovechkin negotiated directly with Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and general manager George McPhee.[5]
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On March 3, 2008, Ovechkin notched his fourth hat trick, against the Boston Bruins. He scored his 50th, 51st, and 52nd goals of the season, the second time he has hit the 50-goal mark in three seasons with the Capitals.
On March 21, 2008, Ovechkin scored his 59th and 60th goals of the season against the Atlanta Thrashers, becoming the first player in the NHL to score 60 goals in a season since Mario Lemieux in 1996.[6], and the 19th player ever to reach the 60 goal plateau [7]. On March 25, Ovechkin scored his 61st goal to hold the Washington Capital's team record for regular season goals previously held by Dennis Maruk.[8] He would break Luc Robitaille's record for most goals by a left winger in one season on April 3, 2008, by scoring two goals, his 64th and 65th of the season.[9]
Following the 2007-2008 NHL season, Ovechkin was awarded his third consecutive Kharlamov Trophy, named after Soviet hockey star Valery Kharlamov and presented by Sovetsky Sport newspaper. The Kharlamov Trophy honors the best Russian NHL player as voted by other Russian NHL players.
Ovechkin finished the 2007-08 NHL season as the leader in points (112) and goals (65), winning the Art Ross Trophy and the Rocket Richard Trophy, respectively. That year, he was also awarded the Lester B. Pearson Award as the top player voted by the NHLPA and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's MVP, becoming the first player in the history of the NHL to win all four awards, as well as all four awards in a single season.
In his first NHL playoff game, Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal with less than five minutes left.[10]
In late October of the 2008–09 NHL season Ovechkin returned home to Moscow to visit his ailing grandfather, missing only the second game of his entire career, and snapping a consecutive streak of 203 games.[11]
On February 5 2009, Ovechkin scored his 200th goal against the Los Angeles Kings becoming only the fourth player in the NHL to reach the milestone in four seasons, joining Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy and Mario Lemieux.[12]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Men's ice hockey | ||
World Championships | ||
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2008 Canada | Ice hockey |
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2005 Austria | Ice hockey |
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2007 Russia | Ice hockey |
World Junior Championships | ||
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2002 Czech Republic | Ice hockey |
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2003 Canada | Ice hockey |
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2005 United States | Ice hockey |
World U18 Championships | ||
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2002 Slovakia | Ice hockey |
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2003 Russia | Ice hockey |
At the age of 16, Ovechkin helped lead the Junior National Team to the Gold medal with two hat tricks, one against Switzerland and one against USA, and an assist.
At the age of 17, when he was selected by Russian coach Victor Tikhonov to play in the Ceska Pojistovna Cup Eurotour tournament, Alexander became the youngest skater ever to play for the Russian National Team in the history of Russian hockey. In that tournament he also became the youngest player ever to score for the National Team.
At the age of 18, Alexander Ovechkin was named Captain of the Junior Russian National Team. Russia finished 5th in the tournament.
At the age of 19, Ovechkin was named to the Russian National Team for the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He was the youngest player in the tournament.
Also at the age of 19, Alexander Ovechkin was named Captain of the Junior National Team in the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The tournament, lasting from December 25, 2004, to January 4, 2005, was Ovechkin's third and last. At the end of the tournament he had collected 7 goals (tied for tournament lead). His team received the silver medal after losing the gold medal game to Canada on January 4, and Ovechkin was named the Best Forward of the tournament as well as selected to the tournament All-Star Team.
In 2005 Ovechkin played in his first IIHF men's World Championships. He scored five goals and three assists, landing eighth in the top scorers list and sharing third place in goal scoring.
In 2006, Ovechkin played in his very first Winter Olympic Games. Although Russia came away from the games without a medal, Ovechkin scored 5 goals in the tournament, including the game-winner against Canada's Martin Brodeur, eliminating Canada from the tournament. Ovechkin was the only player not on Sweden (Gold) or Finland (Silver) to be named to the all-tournament team.
At the 2006 IIHF World Championships, Ovechkin scored six goals and three assists (nine points) in seven games before losing 4-3 to the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. For his efforts, Ovechkin was one of six players selected Media All-Star Team.
At the 2008 IIHF World Championships, Ovechkin helped led Russia to the gold medal by finishing with 12 points (six goals, six assists) in nine games. He was selected to the Media All-Star Team for the second time in five tournament appearances.
Off the ice
The day after he received the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP, he was given the key to the city by Washington mayor Adrian M. Fenty for being the first Washington MVP winner in a major sport since Joe Theismann of the Washington Redskins in 1983.[13]
On June 11, 2008, Ovechkin also launched his own line of designer Streetwear with CCM.[14]
Ovechkin had reportedly been involved in a feud with Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin, who was drafted second behind Ovechkin in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Though the two were reported to be good friends when they roomed together during the 2006 winter Olympics in Turin, this friendship quickly cooled[15]. There is no definitive information on what had caused the feud, but the most popular theory is that it began in August of 2007, when Ovechkin supposedly punched Malkin’s Russian agent, Gennady Ushakov, at a Moscow nightclub. Ovechkin had denied that version of events, while Malkin had confirmed it, although was not certain whether this was the precipitating even to the feud. The feud manifested itself mostly on Ovechkin’s side, who would attempt to check Malkin any time the two were on the ice. The most notorious event took place on January 21, 2008 in Pittsburgh, when Ovechkin took a run at Malkin, which would have seemingly resulted in a devastating hit had Malkin not ducked out of the way just in time. The two would also not make eye contact at the 2008 NHL Awards Ceremony. Despite these incidents, Ovechkin has repeatedly denied having it out for Malkin. [15]. Though the feud had raised many concerns as to its effect on the league[15], [15], and the Russian national team at the upcoming Vancouver Olympics[15], it apparently dissipated as mysteriously as it had started. On January 24, 2009, during the NHL All-Star Game in Montreal, Malkin assisted Ovechkin in his stunt as part of the Super Skills Breakaway Competition[15]. Malkin handed Ovechkin his props for the stunt as well as handing him his stick and pouring some sports drink down Ovechkin’s throat. Though there is no final word on the nature and status of the feud, considering their past interactions, this incident appears to show that the feud has effectively ended. It has been reported that Atlanta Thrashers forward and Russian teammate, Ilya Kovalchuk brokered the peace between the two.[16]
On January 24, 2009, Ovechkin won the Breakaway Competition at the NHL All Star Game for the 2nd consecutive year in Montreal after emerging in the final few seconds wearing a hat bestowed with a Canadian flag and white sunglasses.[17] On January 25, 2009, Ovechkin scored 1 goal and notched 2 assists, as well as scoring the game-ending shootout goal in the 2009 NHL All-Star Game as the Eastern Conference won 12-11.[18]
He also makes a brief cameo appearance in Vlad Topalov's music video for "Perfect Criminal". He appears at 3:50 minutes into the video, apparently playing a convict. [19]
Career statistics
Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2001–02 | Dynamo Moscow | RSL | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2002–03 | Dynamo Moscow | RSL | 40 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
2003–04 | Dynamo Moscow | RSL | 53 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
2004–05 | Dynamo Moscow | RSL | 37 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 31 | ||
2005–06 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 81 | 52 | 54 | 106 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2006–07 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 46 | 46 | 92 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 65 | 47 | 112 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||
RSL Totals | 151 | 36 | 33 | 69 | 106 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 35 | ||||
NHL Totals | 245 | 163 | 147 | 310 | 144 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
International statistics
Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2002 | Russia | U18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 0 | |
2003 | Russia | WJC | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4 | |
2003 | Russia | U18 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 6 | |
2004 | Russia | WJC | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 25 | |
2004 | Russia | WC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
2004 | Russia | WCH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2005 | Russia | WJC | 6 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 | |
2005 | Russia | WC | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | |
2006 | Russia | Oly | 8 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 8 | |
2006 | Russia | WC | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 6 | |
2007 | Russia | WC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29 | |
2008 | Russia | WC | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | |
Totals | 71 | 60 | 24 | 84 | 86 |
All Star Games
Year | Location | G | A | P | |
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2007 | Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
2008 | Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
2009 | Montreal | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
All-Star Totals | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Awards
NHL
- NHL All-Rookie Team: 2006
- 3x NHL First All-Star Team: 2006, 2007, 2008
- 3x NHL No. 1 Star of the Month: January 2008, March 2008, November 2008
- NHL Offensive Player of the Month: January 2006
- 2x NHL Rookie of the Month: December 2005 and January 2006
- 4x NHL No. 1 Star of the Week: Weeks Ending December 30, 2007; March 9, 2008; March 23, 2008; December 28, 2008.
- 2x NHL Offensive Player of the Week: Week Ending December 31, 2005 and Week Ending January 23, 2006
- NHL Player of the Year - Sporting News: 2008
- 3x NHL All-Star Game Selections: 2007, 2008, 2009
- 3x Kharlamov Trophy - Best NHL Russian player: 2006, 2007, 2008
- Calder Memorial Trophy - NHL Rookie of the Year: 2006
- Lester B. Pearson Award (Most Outstanding Player): 2008
- Hart Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player): 2008
- Art Ross Trophy: 2008 (112 points)
- Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy: 2008 (65 goals)
International play
- 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Best Forward
- 2006 Winter Olympics – Ice Hockey All-Tournament Team
- 2006 IIHF World Championship – Media All-Star Team
- 2008 IIHF World Championship – Media All-Star Team
Records
NHL records
- First player to win the Art Ross Trophy, Maurice Richard Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award and Hart Memorial Trophy as well as win all four in a single season.[20]
- Most goals scored by a left-winger in a season (2007-08) - 65 goals
- Most points scored by a left-wing rookie (2005-06) - 106 points
- Most shots on goal by a left-winger in a season (2007-08) - 446 shots
- Most shots on goal by a rookie in a season (2005-06) - 425 shots
- Point streak in consecutive games to start an NHL career by a No. 1 overall pick (2005-06) - 8 games
- Most regular season points by a Russian-born NHL rookie (2005-06) - 106 points
- Fastest overtime goal - 6 seconds; (12/15/2006 vs. Atlanta; tied with Mats Sundin and David Legwand)
Team records
- Most Goals in a season (2007-08) - 65 goals
- Most career penalty shots attempted - 5 shots (most recent on December 7, 2008)
- Most Goals in a season by a Washington Capitals rookie (2005-06) - 52 goals
- Most Points in a season by a Washington Capitals rookie (2005-06) - 106 points
- Point streak by a Washington Capitals rookie - 11 games (17 points; 5 goals, 12 assists), March 18 - April 7, 2006
- Point streak by a Washington Capitals rookie to start season - 8 games
- Goal streak by a Washington Capitals rookie - 7 games, February 10 - March 8, 2006
See also
References
- ^ Terry Koshan. "The Last Word". Retrieved 2006-09-18.
- ^ a b c d Joe Starkey (2004-06-26). [http http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6774-2004Jun25.html "Building Project Starts With One Stick"]. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
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- ^ a b Kovacevic, Dejan (2003-06-29). "Inside the NHL: Think Fleury pick was special one? Just wait until next year". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
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(help) - ^ Associated Press (2008). "Ovechkin, Capitals agree to 13-year, $124 million contract extension". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
- ^ Canadian Press (2008). "Ovechkin becomes first NHL player in 12 years to score 60, Caps beat Atlanta 5-3". NHL.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ Washington Capitals (2008). "Historical 60". WashingtonCapitals.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ McCreary, Joedy (2008-03-25). "Ovechkin Nets Team-Record 61st for Caps". Associated Press. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ Associated Press (2008). "Ovechkin passes single-season mark as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- ^ Duthie, James (2008-04-12). "OVECHKIN: NHL fans' PLAN B". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
- ^ CBC, Sports (2008-10-27). "Ovechkin heads home to Russia to be with grandfather". CBC Sports. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
- ^ "Ovechkin scores 200th NHL goal in Capitals' loss to Kings". Associated Press. 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- ^ Ovechkin given key to the city in Washington D.C
- ^ CNW Group | REEBOK-CCM HOCKEY | Media Alert/Photo Opportunity - NHL Superstar Alexander Ovechkin and CCM Bring Together Sports and Style at Official Launch of New Designer Str...
- ^ a b c d e f Joe Starkey (2008-11-30). "Ovechkin Malkin Feud Festering". Retrieved 2009-02-03. Cite error: The named reference "Ovechkin/Malkin Feud" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Kovalchuk Brokers Ovechkin-Malkin Peace". Washington Post. 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
- ^ "Charitable Chara wins NHL's hardest-shot competition". CBC Sports. 2009-01-24. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ "Kovalev the hero in NHL All-Star Game". CBC Sports. 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ http://capitalskremlin.blogspot.com/2008/10/ovechkins-music-video.html
- ^ "Ovechkin receives hero's welcome in Washington". CBC. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
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