Today is my birthday.  I will be in Utica this weekend.  Hope I can see the Falcons win the state title for the best birthday gift ever.

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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style='color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'>It is really great to see these boys make
it back to Section VI finals. The NW hockey program has a deep and rich history
of success and it is great to see this team continue such a tradition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>There is a lot of pride in the hockey program
for all that are associated with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The
hockey program instills core values of discipline, hard work, and always
seeking excellence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It is inspiring to
see this incredibly talented group of boys live up to the high standards and
demonstrate an admirable level of success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;
</span>I wish the boys the best of luck on Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>They’ve worked so hard for this and deserve
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