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Sartell Spiders

The **Sartell Spiders** are a team of the Granite Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in Sartell, Minnesota, the Rebels play their home games at the 500-seat Sartell Ice Arena.

## History

The Spiders name was chosen after a poll asking fans what scares them, with spiders being one of the more common answers. The desire to strike fear into their opponents combined with the added alliterative appeal of the team name with the city name led them to make that choice. The Spiders' logo is based on the Striped Fishing Spider, one of the largest spiders native to Minnesota.

### Season-By-Season Results

 1988
 1989
The Miners Pickaxe

**Current Streak** | Royals, 1 (1989-present)

**The Miners Pickaxe** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1982 to the winner of the season series between the Mountain Iron Cougars and the Virginia Royals of the Iron Range Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Pickaxe.

Currently, Virginia holds the Pickaxe, having won it back in 1989 after a year in Mountain Iron's possession. The Royals lead the all-time trophy series 5-3.

## History

Both the Royals and the Cougars play at the Miners Memorial Building in Virginia, hence a pickaxe serving as the trophy for the rivalry series.

The Royals outpace the Cougars in Kellogg Cups (4-0), Super Series appearances (6-0) and Iron Range League titles (10-1).
Mesabi Cup

**Current Streak** | Lights, 2 (1988-present)

The **Mesabi Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1988 to the winner of the season series between the Aurora Lights and the Hoyt Lakes Wolves of the Iron Range Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Cup.

Currently, Aurora holds the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1988 and holding it the following year.

## History

Aurora and Hoyt Lakes are only five miles apart, with several Lights players having previously played for the Wolves before their hometown team was founded. Hoping to enhance the nascent rivalry, the Wolves' alumni on the Lights created the Cup, naming it after the Mesabi Range where both teams are located (and a part of the larger Iron Range which is their league's namesake).
Plymouth Militia

The **Plymouth Militia** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, the Militia play their home games at the 750-seat Plymouth Arena.

## History

The Militia are named after the militia formed by Plymouth residents during the Dakota War of 1862, which would later fight for the Union in the American Civil War.

The Militia have won 2 North Metro League Titles (1977 & 1983) and appeared in 1 Super Series (1977).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Plymouth's most well known & oldest tradition dates back to 1982 when the Militia moved indoors. After every Plymouth home win the Militia players take off their skates and throw on some shoes to make the walk outside where they ring the Victory Bell. Militia players also ring the bell after returning home from a road win.

A couple years after the Victory Bell tradition began, Metallica dropped a song called "For Whom The Bell Tolls". Plymouth adopted the song as an unofficial team anthem, using it for player entrances & to hype up the crowd if the Militia are winning with under 5 minutes to play.

### Sarge

Beginning in 1985, the Militia have a mascot named Sarge. A man dressed in a campaign hat, Army camo and boots, Sarge has worn his trademark outfit to cheer on the Militia at their home games for several years, quickly becoming a fan favorite and eventually being adopted as the team's official mascot.

In addition to all the Militia's home games at Plymouth Arena, Sarge can also be seen at several of the team's road games throughout the regular season and playoffs.
Brooklyn Center Catamounts

The **Brooklyn Center Catamounts** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1979-80 season. Based in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, the Catamounts play their home games at the 1,200-seat Brooklyn Park Ice Arena in nearby Brooklyn Park, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Brooklyn Park Panthers.

## History

The Catamounts were formed by several Brooklyn Center natives who had previously played for the Brooklyn Park Panthers but decided they would rather play for their own hometown. As such, the team chose the name Catamounts as it was another name for Panthers, taking a playful jab at their rivals from BP. To add fuel to the fire, the Catamounts have embraced the "Cats" nickname (which had often been used by Panthers fans for their team).

### Culture

#### Purple Rain

Brooklyn Center fans come together during the second intermission, locked arm in arm and swaying side to side while singing "Purple Rain" by Minnesota's own, Prince.

Lyrics:

> *"I never meant to cause you any sorrow, I never meant to cause you any pain, I only want one time to see you laughing*
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> *I only want to see you laughing, In the purple rain*
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> *Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, I only want to see you bathing, In the purple rain*
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> *I never wanted to be your weekend lover, I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey, Baby, I could never steal you from another*
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> *It's such a shame our friendship had to end*
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> *Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, I only want to see you underneath the purple rain*
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> *Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing, It's time we all reach out for something new, That means you too, You say you want a leader, But you can't seem to make up your mind*
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> *I think you better close it, And let me guide you to the purple rain*
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> *Purple rain, purple rain, yeah, Purple rain, purple rain, wooo!, If you know what I'm singing about up here, Come on, raise your hand, Purple rain, purple rain, yeah, I only want to see you, Only want to see you in the purple rain"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### Big Cat Cup

The Catamounts compete against their archrivals the Brooklyn Park Panthers for the Big Cat Cup, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Panthers hold the Cup, having won it back in 1987. The Panthers lead the all-time trophy series, 6-1.
East Grand Forks Pointers

The **East Grand Forks Pointers** are a team of the Red River Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1963-64 season. Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, the Pointers play their home games at a the 1,500-seat EGF Civic Center.

## History

The Pointers are named after "The Point," an area in East Grand Forks south of where the Red River of the North meets the Red Lake River, which is home to several Pointers players.

The Pointers have won a league-best 8 Red River League Titles and have appeared in 3 Super Series (1971, 1980 & 1987).

### Duke

Beginning in 1978, the Pointers have a live mascot; a living male German Shorthair Pointer named Duke. Already named before his adoption as the Pointers' mascot, Duke has orange eyes and wears a blue collar to complement these eyes, as well as an orange and blue blanket on his back with his name on it.

Duke can be seen at all Pointers home games at the EGF Civic Center.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Giant Fork

The Pointers' archrivals are the Grand Forks Jets, against whom they compete for The Giant Fork, an 8-foot tall aluminum fork awarded to the winner of the season series between the two teams (or, when said series is tied, the team which scores the most goals in their meetings).

Currently, the Jets hold the Fork, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year to tie the trophy series at 12-12.
Sioux City Shockers

The **Sioux City Shockers** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1969-70 season. Based in Sioux City, Iowa, the Shockers play their home games at the 3,500-seat Sioux City Municipal Auditorium.

## History

The Shockers' name references the area's rich farming history.

The Shockers are the second of three MAHL teams to come from Iowa (preceded by the Blue Earth Hockey League's Mason City Musicians and followed by their Southwest league-mates the Spirit Lake Stampeders.)

The Shockers have appeared in 3 Super Series (1973, 1974 & 1977).

### Culture

#### Sioux City Sue

Sioux City fans have been singing "Sioux City Sue" by Gene Autry during the second intermission of every Shocker home game since 1970.

The song centers around a woman named Sue from Sioux City and has become the unofficial anthem of the Sioux City Shockers.

Lyrics:

> *"I drove a herd of cattle down from old Nebraska way, That's how I come to be in the state of Iowa, I met a gal in Iowa, her eyes were big and blue, I asked her what her name was, she said, Sioux City Sue*
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> *Sioux City Sue, Sioux City Sue, Your hair is red, your eyes are blue, I'd swap my horse and dog for you, Sioux City Sue, Sioux City Sue, There ain't no gal as true as my sweet Sioux City Sue*
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> *I asked her if she had a beau, she said, "Yes quite a few", But still I started courtin' my sweet Sioux City Sue, The first time that I stole a kiss, I caught her stealing two, I asked her did she love me, She said, "Indeed I do"*
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> *Sioux City Sue, Sioux City Sue, Your hair is red, your eyes are blue, I'd swap my horse and dog for you, Sioux City Sue, my Sioux City Sue, There ain't no gal as true as my sweet Sioux City Sue*
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> *I'm admitting Iowa, I owe a lot to you, 'Cause I come from Nebraska to find Sioux City Sue, I'm gonna rope and tie her up, I'll use my old lasso, I'm gonna put my brand on my sweet Sioux City Sue*
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> *Sioux City Sue, Sioux City Sue, Your hair is red, your eyes are blue, I'd swap my horse and dog for you, Sioux City Sue, my Sioux City Sue, There ain't no gal as true as my sweet Sioux City Sue"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### Sioux Cup

The Shockers' archrivals are the Sioux Falls Packers, against whom they compete for the Sioux Cup, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Packers hold the Cup, having won it back in 1980. The Hogs lead the all-time trophy series, 11-2.
East Metro Hockey League

The **East Metro Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based on the eastern side of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League, and one of the 4 leagues in the Twin Cities metro area which began play for the 1971-72 season, along with the West Metro Hockey League, North Metro Hockey League and South Metro Hockey League.

Its current champions are the Maplewood Retrievers, who won their 7th League Title in the 1988-89 season, extending their record for most East Metro League Titles won.

## Current Teams

### Former Teams

* Columbia Heights Hussars ⁠— played in EMHL from 1978-1982, left to form Northeast Hockey Association
* Eau Claire Rubber Kings ⁠— played in EMHL from 1974-1978, left to form St. Croix Hockey League
* Fridley Foxes ⁠— played in EMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Northeast Hockey Association
* Lake Elmo Bluejays ⁠— played in EMHL from 1975-1978, left to form St. Croix Hockey League
* Mounds View Gunners ⁠— played in EMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Northeast Hockey Association
* New Brighton Polka ⁠— played in EMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Northeast Hockey Association
* River Falls Rapids ⁠— played in EMHL in 1978, left to form St. Croix Hockey League
* Shoreview Pike ⁠— played in EMHL from 1974-1982, left to form Northeast Hockey Association

## List of Champions

* 1972: Maplewood Retrievers
* 1973: White Bear Lake Braves
* 1974: White Bear Lake Braves
* 1975: Little Canada Canucks
* 1976: Maplewood Retrievers
* 1977: White Bear Lake Braves
* 1978: White Bear Lake Braves
* 1979: Stillwater Volunteers
* 1980: Roseville Rockets
* 1981: Roseville Rockets
* 1982: Roseville Rockets
* 1983: Roseville Rockets
* 1984: Maplewood Retrievers
* 1985: Maplewood Retrievers
* 1986: Maplewood Retrievers
* 1987: Maplewood Retrievers
* 1988: Little Canada Canucks
* 1989: Maplewood Retrievers
Itasca Hockey Association

The **Itasca Hockey Association** is an amateur hockey league based near Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Minnesota, one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League, and one of the 2 leagues to begin play for the 1987-88 season, along with the Central Hockey Association.

Its current champions are the Bemidji Blue Ox, who won their 2nd Itasca Association Title in the 1988-89 season.

## List of Champions

* 1988: Bemidji Blue Ox
* 1989: Bemidji Blue Ox
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Volume 8

**Volume 7** is the seventh volume of the The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress light novel.

## Synopsis

One day, Sven returns to Tockerbrot Bakery to find a robber has holed up inside with hostages! Luckily, she and Lud save the day. However, this starts a chain of unfortunate events.
Benjamin Beaver

**Current Streak** | Hornets, 1 (1989-present)

**Benjamin Beaver**, affectionately known as "Benny" was a living beaver who made his home at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, Minnesota. However, in hockey he is best known as the rivalry "trophy" awarded since 1952 to the winner of the season series between the two teams based in the Zenith City, the Duluth Hornets and Duluth Voyageurs of the Lake Superior Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins Benny.

Prior to Benny's death in 1959, the winning team got to "own" Benny for the year, having their picture taken with the Beaver and getting free passes to the Lake Superior Zoo for themselves and their families for the year. Since the 1960 season the teams have played for a trophy bearing Benny's name and likeness.

The Hornets currently hold Benny, having won him back in 1989 after a year in the Voyageurs' possession. However, Le Bleus currently lead the trophy series 23-15.

## Rivalry Facts

The Voyageurs outpace the Hornets in Kellogg Cups (4-3) and Lake Superior League Titles (12-11), however, the Hornets are tied with Le Bleus in Super Series appearances (2-2). The Voyageurs lead the Hornets in their playoff encounter series, having won 3 of 5 postseason meetings.

Notably, in the World War II years of 1944 and 1945, the Hornets and Voyageurs were merged together as Duluth, bearing the Hornets' logo and uniforms and winning the Kellogg Cup in both years. Although both the Hornets and Voyageurs display these 2 Cups among their own championship banners, it is unclear whether or not the league officially recognizes them as Cups won by either team.
Quad City Trophy

**Current Streak** | Royals, 1 (1989-present)

The **Quad City Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1960 to the team who finishes the highest in the Iron Range Hockey League standings among the Chisholm Flames, Eveleth Redbirds, Hibbing Greyhounds and Virginia Royals. It is the first rivalry trophy in the MAHL to be contested among more than two teams, followed by The Agate in the Lake Superior Hockey League.

Currently, Virginia holds the Trophy, having won it back in 1989 after two years in Hibbing's possession. The Royals currently lead the all-time trophy series 14-9-6-1.

In 14 of the 30 trophy series, the winner has also won the Iron Range League Title.

## Series Standings

 **Hibbing Greyhounds** | 9
 **Eveleth Redbirds** | 6
 **Chisholm Flames** | 1
The Big Boot

**Current Streak** | Chiefs, 2 (1987-present)

**The Big Boot** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1985 to the winner of the season series between the Northfield Outlaws and the Red Wing Chiefs of the Valley Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Boot.

Currently, Red Wing holds the Boot, having won it for the first time in 1987 and holding it the following year to lead the all-time trophy series, 2-1.

## Rivalry Facts

Created by Red Wing-based Red Wing Shoes, the Boot is a 2 foot tall Red Wing boot on a stand.

Although neither team has won a Kellogg Cup, the Outlaws outpace the Chiefs in Valley League Titles (3-2), while both teams are tied in Super Series appearances (2-2). The teams have met once in the playoffs; a 2-1 Outlaws win in the 1978 Super Series Playdowns Round.
Savage Racers

The **Savage Racers** are a team of the South Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1985-86 season. Based in Savage, Minnesota, the Racers play their home games at the 1,4000-seat Gary R. Harker Rink in nearby Burnsville, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Burnsville Bucks.

## History

### Dan Patch

The Racers name and logo honors the most famous athlete to ever hail from Savage, an American Standardbred pacer horse by the name of Dan Patch.

Owned by the town's namesake, Marion Willis Savage, Dan Patch was perhaps the most dominant horse during the height of harness racing's popularity. Winning so dominantly that other owners would often refuse to race their horses against him.

Dan Patch retired with an undefeated record in open competition.

### Culture

#### The Race Is On

Racer fans have been singing "The Race Is On" by Sawyer Brown during the second intermission of every home game since 1989. The tune has become Savage's unofficial team anthem.

Lyrics:

> *"I feel tears wellin' up cold, deep inside, Like my heart's sprung a big break, And a stab of loneliness, sharp and painful, That I may never shake*
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> *You might say that I was taking it hard, Since you wrote me off with a call, But don't you wager that I'll hide in sorrow, When I may lay right down and bawl*
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> *Now the race is on, And here comes pride in the backstretch, Heartache's goin' to the inside, My tears are holdin' back, They're tryin' not to fall*
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> *My heart's out of the runnin', True love's scratched for another's sake, The race is on and it looks like heartache, And the winner loses all*
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> *One day I ventured in love, Never once suspectin' what the final result would be, And how I lived in fear of waking up each morning, Finding that you're gone from me*
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> *There's ache and pain in my heart, For today was the one that I hated to face, Somebody new came up to win her, And I came out in second place*
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> *Now the race is on, And here comes pride in the backstretch, Heartache's goin' to the inside, My tears are holdin' back, They're tryin' not to fall*
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> *My heart's out of the runnin', True love's scratched for another's sake, The race is on and it looks like heartache, And the winner loses all*
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> *Now the race is on, And here comes pride in the backstretch, Heartache's goin' to the side, My tears are holdin' back, They're tryin' not to fall*
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> *My heart's out of the runnin', True love's scratched for another's sake, The race is on and it looks like heartache, And the winner loses all"*
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### Season-By-Season Results

 1987
 1988
Inver Grove Heights Lions

The **Inver Grove Heights Lions** are a team of the South Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1975-76 season. Based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, the Lions play their home games at a the 2,500-seat Veterans Memorial Community Center.

## History

The Lions name references the species of big cat as well as the players' "Pride in representing their city."

The Lions have won 1 South Metro League Title (1980) and appeared in 1 Super Series (1979).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Inver Grove has used The Tokens' "The Lions Sleep Tonight" as their victory song since their inaugural 1976 season. Fans sing along in celebration after every Lions home win.

### Leo the Lion

Beginning in 1987, the Lions have a body-costumed mascot named Leo the Lion, a lion with a gold mane and dark gray features. Especially popular amongst the younger fans, Leo can be seen at all Lions home games at the VMCC.
Eau Claire Rubber Kings

The **Eau Claire Rubber Kings** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1978-79 season. Based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the Rubber Kings play their home games at a the 1,400-seat Hobbs Municipal Ice Center.

## History

The Rubber Kings are the third of six MAHL teams to hail from the state of Wisconsin, following the Superior Lakers (Lake Superior Hockey League) and the La Crosse Brewers (Valley Hockey League) and preceding their St. Croix league-mates the River Falls Rapids, Chippewa Falls Chippewas Menomonie Sawyers and Hudson Bengals.

The Rubber Kings have won 1 St. Croix League Title (1982) and appeared in 1 Super Series (1983).

Before joining the St. Croix League, the Rubber Kings played their first 5 seasons (1974-1978) as a member of the East Metro Hockey League.

The Rubber Kings' name honors Eau Claire's history in rubber and tire production.

### Culture

#### In Heaven There Is No Beer

Eau Claire has been singing "In Heaven There Is No Beer" during the second intermission of every home game since their inaugural 1974 season.

Fans sing and clap along to the tune celebrating their favorite beverage.

Lyrics:

> *"In Heaven there is no beer, That's why we drink it here, And when we're gone from here, All our friends will be drinking all that beer*
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> *La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la*
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> *In Heaven there is no beer, That's why we drink it here, And when we're gone from here, All our friends will be drinking all that beer*
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> *La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Tire

The Rubber Kings compete against their rivals the Chippewa Falls Chippewas for The Tire, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). The Tire is made in Eau Claire (the inspiration for the Rubber Kings name), and whichever team holds the Tire gets to paint its hubcap in their color as long as they hold it (Kings gray or Chips gold).

Currently, the Kings hold the Tire, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1983 and holding it the following five years. The Kings lead the all-time trophy series, 6-0.

#### The Badger Trophy

In addition, the Rubber Kings compete against in-state rivals the Menomonie Sawyers for The Badger Trophy, also decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Rubber Kings hold the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1988 after a year in the Sawyers' possession.
Hopkins Tigers

The **Hopkins Tigers** are a team of the West Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, the Tigers play their home games at the 600-seat Blake Arena on the campus of The Blake School.

## History

### Culture

#### Traditions

Hopkins has been using Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" as the teams unofficial anthem since 1982. The Tigers use it for their entrances as well as to get the crowd hyped up if the Cats are winning with under 5 minutes left to play.

Tiger fans are known for their "We Are Tigers, Mighty Mighty Tigers" chant. The chant has been a mainstay at Hopkins games since the 70's.

### Jake the Tiger

Beginning in 1978, the Tigers have a body-costumed mascot named Jake the Tiger, an orange tiger with black stripes. Standing at six feet tall, Jake can be seen at all Tigers home games at Blake Arena, where he is known for his friendliness and popular among the younger fans, always handing out high-fives to the kids in attendance.
Chaska Chiefs

The **Chaska Chiefs** are a team of the Hennepin Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1982-83 season. Based in Chaska, Minnesota, the Chiefs play their home games at the 500-seat Chaska Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Chanhassen Badgers.

## History

The Chiefs name is a reference to the area's long history of Native American inhabitants; there is evidence of prehistoric Mound Builders living there, and the Dakota peoples have called Chaska home for centuries. In fact, the city name "Chaska" comes from the name the Dakota often give their first-born sons.

### Culture

#### Purple Haze

Purple Haze isn't just a hit song by Jimi Hendrix in Chaska. The song has become the anthem of the Chiefs and their fans. The song is played as the teams return for the third period of every Chaska home game.

Chaska fans are also nicknamed "The Purple Haze" for their tendency to deck themselves out in purple, filling arenas in violet whenever the Chiefs are playing.

Lyrics:

> *"Purple haze all in my brain, Lately, things just don't seem the same, Actin' funny but I don't know why, 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky*
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> *Purple haze all around, Don't know if I'm comin' up or down, Am I happy or in misery? Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me*
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> *Help me (help me), Help me, Oh, no, no, no*
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> *Uhh, ahh, Uhh, ahh, Uhh, ahh, Uhh, ahh, Yeah*
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> *Purple haze all in my eyes, Don't know if it's day or night, You got me blowin', blow my mind, Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?*
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> *No, help me, Ah, yeah, purple haze, Oh, no, oh, Oh, help me, Tell me, girl, tell me (help me), I can't go on like this, You're makin' me blow my mind (help me)*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Spear

The Chiefs compete against their archrivals the Chanhassen Badgers for The Spear, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). Whichever team holds the Spear gets to decorate it in their primary color (Chiefs purple or Badgers red).

Currently, the Chiefs hold the Spear, having won it back in 1988. However, the Badgers lead the all-time trophy series, 4-2.
West St. Paul Waves

The **West St. Paul Waves** are a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1948-49 season. Based in West St. Paul, Minnesota, the Waves play their home games at the 500-seat John V. Hoene Arena.

## History

The Waves are named after the waves along the nearby Mississippi River, although West St. Paul is not directly on the river. The Waves have won 3 Twin Cities League Titles (1956, 1978 & 1981) and have appeared in 4 Super Series.

From 1962-1971, the Waves played as a member of the TCHL's East Division before the league returned to its single-table format.

### Culture

#### Traditions

West St. Paul was been playing "Dirty Water" by The Standells after wins since their move indoors in 1971. Fans sing and clap along in celebration on their way out of the arena.

#### The Wave

West St. Paul fans are best known for their usage of "The Wave" during games. Since their home arena only has seating on one side, the wave can't continue to go around the stands like usual.

Instead, the crowd goes back and forth. Standing and putting their arms up, looking like a wave bouncing off the end walls.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Wood Slab

The Waves' archrivals are the South St. Paul Mavericks, against whom they compete for the The Wood Slab. Carved in the slab is an "W" (for Waves) or an "M" (for Mavericks), depending on which direction is hung; the team which wins the head-to-head series (or, if said series is tied, scored more goals between the two) hangs it in their respective direction for the next season.

Currently, the Mavericks hold the Slab, having won it back in 1987. The Mavs lead the all-time trophy series, 19-17.

#### Fort Snelling Cannonball

In addition, the Waves compete with their rivals the Highland Park Flying Aces for the Fort Snelling Cannonball, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Flying Aces hold the Cannonball, having won it back in 1987. The Aces lead the all-time trophy series, 5-2.
Champions Trophy

**Current Streak** | Bearcats, 6 (1984-present)

The **Champions Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1981 to the winner of the season series between the Brainerd Lumberjacks and the St. Cloud Bearcats of the Granite Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Trophy.

Currently, St, Cloud holds the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1984 and holding it the following 5 years to lead the all-time trophy series, 6-3.

## History

For many years, the Lumberjacks and Bearcats have been the juggernauts of the Granite League, combining to win 28 league Titles (all but 7 in Granite League history). Both teams' dominance led to a heated rivalry between the two, culminating in the Trophy's establishment in 1981.

Currently, both teams are tied in Kellogg Cups (1-1), while the Jacks outpace the Cats in Granite League Titles (19-9) and Super Series (9-4). The teams have met twice in the playoffs, with the Jacks winning both meetings.
Menomonie Sawyers

The **Menomonie Sawyers** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1978-79 season. Based in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the Sawyers play their home games at the 1,000-seat Dunn County Ice Arena.

## History

The Sawyers are one of six teams based in the state of Wisconsin, joining their St. Croix league-mates the Eau Claire Rubber Kings, River Falls Rapids and Chippewa Falls Chippewas as well as the Superior Lakers of the Lake Superior Hockey League and the La Crosse Brewers of the Valley Hockey League.

The Sawyers name honors Menomonie's history in the lumber history, even serving as the home of the world's largest lumber corporation at one point.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Menomonie has been using Rush's "Tom Sawyer" as their entrance song since the 1981 season. The tune has become synonymous with the team and is their unofficial anthem.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Badger Trophy

The Sawyers compete against their archrivals the Eau Claire Rubber Kings for The Badger Trophy, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Rubber Kings hold the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1988 after a year in the Sawyers' possession.
The Pyramid

**Current Streak** | Cardinals, 4 (1985-present)

**The Pyramid** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1984 to the team who finishes the highest in the South Metro Hockey League standings among the Apple Valley Cardinals, Eagan Oaks and Rosemount Wolfhounds. It is one of 6 rivalry trophies in the MAHL to be contested among more than 2 teams, along with the Quad City Trophy in the Iron Range Hockey League, The Agate in the Lake Superior Hockey League, the City of Lakes Trophy in the Twin Cities Hockey League, the Metropolitan Bowl in the Red River Hockey League and the Beltrami County Cup in the Northland Hockey League.

Currently, Apple Valley holds the Pyramid, having won it for the first time in 1985 and holding it the following 3 years. The Cardinals lead the all-time trophy series 4-1-0, with the Wolfhounds not yet having won it as of 1988.

## Series Standings

 **Eagan Oaks** | 1
 **Rosemount Wolfhounds** | 0
The Chunk of Granite

**Current Streak** | Bearcats, 2 (1988-present)

**The Chunk of Granite** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1974 to the winner of the season series between the 2 teams based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the St. Cloud Bearcats and the St. Cloud Storm of the Granite Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Chunk.

Currently, the Bearcats hold the Chunk, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year. The Bearcats lead the all-time trophy series 15-1.

## History

The Chunk of Granite was chosen to honor St. Cloud's nickname of the "Granite City" (which is also the namesake of the Granite League).

The Bearcats outpace the Storm in Kellogg Cups (1-0), Granite League Titles (9-0) and Super Series appearances (4-0). In fact, 1973 was the first year the Storm had ever finished ahead of the Cats in the Granite League standings, prompting the institution of the Chunk the following season.
The Train Whistle

**Current Streak** | Kings, 1 (1989-present)

**The Train Whistle** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1988 to the winner of the season series between the Crookston Kings and the Thief River Falls Railers of the Red River Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Whistle.

Currently, Crookston holds the Whistle, having won it for the first time in 1989 after a year in Thief River Falls' possession.

## History

Both the Kings and Railers are charter members of the Red River League, and with their spirited rivalry a trophy series was inevitable. A decommissioned whistle from an old steam train was chosen, paying homage to the railroads which helped Crookston and Thief River Falls grow.

The Railers outpace the Kings in Kellogg Cups (1-0), Red River League Titles (5-0) and Super Series appearances (5-0).
Northland Hockey League

The **Northland Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based in north central and northwestern Minnesota, southwestern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba and is one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League. It is based out of Roseau, Minnesota.

Its current champions are the Roseau Stars, who won their 12th league Title in the 1988—89 season, extending their record for most Northland League Titles won.

Of all the MAHL's member leagues, the Northland League has the strongest presence in Canada, with 8 of its 12 member teams playing north of the border.

## Current Teams

### Former Teams

* Alexandria Norsemen ⁠— played in NLHL from 19⁠51—1953, left to form Granite Hockey League
* Bemidji Blue Ox — played in NLHL from 1947—1987, left to form Itasca Hockey Association
* Blackduck Mallards — played in NLHL from 1963—1987, left to form Itasca Hockey Association
* Fargo Titans ⁠— played in NLHL from 1960—1961, left to form Red River Hockey League
* Fergus Falls Cyclones ⁠— played in NLHL from 19⁠47—1953, left to form Granite Hockey League
* Moorhead Huskies ⁠— played in NLHL from 1959—1961, left to form Red River Hockey League
* Red Lake Moccasins — played in NLHL from 1984—1987, left to form Itasca Hockey Association
* St. Cloud Bear Cats ⁠— played in NLHL from 19⁠47—1953, left to form Granite Hockey League
* Thief River Falls Railers ⁠— played in NLHL from 1948—1961, left to form Red River Hockey League

## List of Champions

**Bold text** denotes the team won the Kellogg Cup that year. (Parentheses indicate that an NLHL team won the Kellogg Cup without winning the league championship.)

* 1947: Warroad Lakers (**Roseau Stars**)
* 1948: Roseau Stars
* 1949: Roseau Stars
* 1950: St. Cloud Bear Cats
* 1951: St. Cloud Bear Cats
* 1952: Roseau Stars
* 1953: Roseau Stars
* 1954: Fort Frances Trappers (**International Falls Ice**)
* 1955: International Falls Ice
* 1956: International Falls Ice
* 1957: International Falls Ice
* 1958: International Falls Ice
* 1959: Roseau Stars (**International Falls Ice**)
* 1960: International Falls Ice
* 1961: Thief River Falls Railers
* 1962: Warroad Lakers
* 1963: Roseau Stars
* 1964: **Roseau Stars**
* 1965: Warroad Lakers (**Winnipeg Monarchs**)
* 1966: **Winnipeg Monarchs**
* 1967: Baudette Walleye
* 1968: Warroad Lakers
* 1969: Winnipeg Monarchs
* 1970: **Roseau Stars**
* 1971: Roseau Stars
* 1972: Winnipeg Monarchs
* 1973: Roseau Stars (**Warroad Lakers**)
* 1974: **Bemidji Blue Ox**
* 1975: Bemidji Blue Ox
* 1976: Steinbach Barbarians
* 1977: Warroad Lakers
* 1978: Steinbach Barbarians
* 1979: Fort Frances Trappers
* 1980: Warroad Lakers
* 1981: Warroad Lakers
* 1982: Winnipeg Monarchs
* 1983: Fort Frances Trappers
* 1984: Warroad Lakers
* 1985: International Falls Ice
* 1986: Bemidji Blue Ox
* 1987: Roseau Stars
* 1988: Winnipeg Monarchs
* 1989: Roseau Stars
Stillwater Athletic Club

The **Stillwater Athletic Club** was a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League, where they played as a charter member from the league's inaugural 1915-16 season until the 1935-36 season. Based in Stillwater, Minnesota, the Athletics played their home games at a 500-seat rink at Lily Lake Park.

## History

Originally founded in 1907, the Athletics played as an independent program for the first nine years of their history before becoming a charter member of the Twin Cities League and the MAHL in 1916.

Unfortunately, the Athletics were perhaps the least successful team in MAHL history, never having made the Kellogg Cup Playoffs and finishing last in the Twin Cities League in 18 of their 21 seasons in the league (and their last 16 consecutive). After years of on-ice futility, the players' economic troubles and Stillwater's declining population, following their one-win 1935-36 season, to the surprise of few, the Athletics ceased operations.

Nineteen years after the Athletics folded, MAHL hockey would return to Stillwater in the form of the Stillwater Volunteers, who joined the Twin Cities League beginning in the 1955-56 season. Now members of the East Metro Hockey League, the Vols clinched Stillwater hockey's first Kellogg Cup berth in 1962, and have since reached the postseason five more times.
Two Harbors Wolfpack

**Kellogg Cups**

The **Two Harbors Wolfpack** are a team of the Lake Superior Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1926-27 season. Based in Two Harbors, Minnesota, the Wolfpack play their home games at the 2,400-seat Lake County Arena.

## History

The Wolfpack were founded as the **Two Harbors Timberwolves**, playing under that name for 35 years before changing their name to the Wolfpack in 1961.

The Timberwolves/Wolfpack have won 1 Kellogg Cup (1933), 5 Lake Superior League Titles, and have appeared in 2 Super Series (1963 & 1985).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Two Harbors returns to the ice for the third period to the sound of Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf". The tradition dates back to 1982 with Wolfpack fans singing along and yelling *"Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do"* & *"And I'm hungry like the wolf!"*

### Alpha

Beginning in 1978, the Wolfpack has a body-costumed mascot named Alpha, a black and white wolf. Alpha can be seen at all Pack home games at Lake County Arena, where he is known for skating before and after games on the arena ice with his left-handed hockey stick.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Agate

The Wolfpack's main rivals are the Grand Marais Explorers, Lutsen Mountaineers and Silver Bay Beavers, against whom, they compete for The Agate, a Lake Superior agate awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Explorers hold the Agate, having won it back in 1989. The Explorers and Wolfpack are tied for the all-time trophy series lead at 5-5-4-0, with the Mountaineers not having won it yet as of 1989.
St. Anthony Trojans

The **St. Anthony Trojans** are a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1983-84 season. Based in St. Anthony, Minnesota, the Trojans play their home games at the 500-seat Victory Memorial Ice Arena in Minneapolis.

## History

For several years, most of the Twin Cities Vulcans' players have hailed from the St. Anthony neighborhood. Said influence was so apparent that the Vulcans changed their name to the **St. Anthony Vulcans** for the 1976-77 season. However, the fans' outcry and the team's declining fortunes led many to believe the name was cursed, with the Vulcans returning to the Twin Cities Vulcans moniker for the 1979-80 season. Despite the team's fortunes turning around, many St. Anthony residents felt slighted at the thought of their hometown players disowning their neighborhood, with a group of residents forming their own team (and even managing to secure a couple of players from the Vulcans in the process).

The Trojans name won the local newspaper's name-the-team contest.

### Culture

#### Purple Rain

St. Anthony fans have been singing "Purple Rain" by Prince since their inaugural season. Fans lock arm in arm and begin swaying side to side while belting out the lyrics until the players return to the ice for the third.

Lyrics:

> *"I never meant to cause you any sorrow, I never meant to cause you any pain, I only want one time to see you laughing*
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> *I only want to see you laughing, In the purple rain*
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> *Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, I only want to see you bathing, In the purple rain*
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> *I never wanted to be your weekend lover, I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey, Baby, I could never steal you from another, It's such a shame our friendship had to end*
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> *Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, Purple rain, purple rain, I only want to see you underneath the purple rain*
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> *Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing, It's time we all reach out for something new, That means you too, You say you want a leader, But you can't seem to make up your mind, I think you better close it, And let me guide you to the purple rain*
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> *Purple rain, purple rain, yeah, Purple rain, purple rain, wooo! Purple rain, purple rain, yeah, I only want to see you, Only want to see you in the purple rain*
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> *Hoo hoo hoo-hoo, Hoo hoo hoo-hoo, Hoo Hoo Hoo..."*
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### Hector

Beginning in 1984, the Trojans have a body-costumed mascot named Hector, a Trojan warrior clad in purple armor. Hector can be seen at all the Trojans home games at the VMIA.
Owatonna Owls

The **Owatonna Owls** are a team of the Blue Earth Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1972-73 season. Based in Owatonna, Minnesota, the Owls play their home games at the 1,400-seat Four Seasons Centre.

## History

The Owls are named for the species of predatory bird and because of the alliteration with the town name.

Owatonna has appeared in 2 Super Series (1973 & 1980).

### Hooter

Beginning in 1987, the Owls have a body-costumed mascot named Hooter, a navy blue owl with white and gold accents. Hooter can be seen flapping his wings in support of the Owls at all home games at the Four Seasons Centre.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Blue & Gold Cup

The Owls compete against their archrivals the Faribault Flickertails for the The Blue & Gold Cup, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Flickertails hold the Cup, having won it back in 1988. The Tails lead the all-time trophy series, 2-1.
Arden Hills Americans

The **Arden Hills Americans** are a team of the Northeast Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1982-83 season. Based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, the Americans play their home games at the 600-seat Arden Hills Ice Arena.

## History

The Americans name references the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant located in Arden Hills.

### Culture

#### God Bless the USA

Arden Hill fans have a tradition of locking arm in arm and swaying side to side while singing Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" during the second intermission of every home game.

Fans give a loud cheer after the line *"From the lakes of Minnesota"* in a display of state pride.

Lyrics:

> *"If tomorrow all the things were gone, I worked for all my life, And I had to start again, With just my children and my wife*
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> *I thank my lucky stars, To be living here today, 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom, And they can't take that away*
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> *And I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me, And I'd gladly stand up next to you, And defend Her still today, 'Cause there ain't no doubt, I love this land, God Bless the U.S.A.*
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> *From the lakes of Minnesota, To the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas, From sea to shining sea*
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> *From Detroit down to Houston, And New York to L.A., Where's pride in every American heart, And it's time we stand and say*
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> *That I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me, And I'd gladly stand up next to you, And defend Her still today, 'Cause there ain't no doubt, I love this land, God Bless the U.S.A.*
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> *And I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me, And I'd gladly stand up next to you, And defend Her still today, 'Cause there ain't no doubt, I love this land, God Bless the U.S.A."*
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Metropolitan Bowl

**Current Streak** | Wasps, 3 (1987-present)

The **Metropolitan Bowl** (commonly known as the **Metro Bowl**) is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1982 to the team who finishes the highest in the Red River Hockey League standings among the the four teams based in the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area in North Dakota and Minnesota; North Dakota's Fargo Titans and West Fargo Wasps and Minnesota's Moorhead Huskies and Dilworth Demons. It is the 4th rivalry trophy in the MAHL to be contested among more than 2 teams, after the Quad City Trophy in the Iron Range Hockey League, The Agate in the Lake Superior Hockey League and the City of Lakes Trophy in the Twin Cities Hockey League; with the Quad City Trophy, the Metro Bowl is the second rivalry trophy contested among four teams.

Currently, West Fargo holds the Bowl, having won it back in 1987 and holding it the following 2 years to tie the all-time trophy series, 4-4-0-0, with Dilworth and Moorhead not yet having won the Bowl as of 1989.

## Series Standings

 **West Fargo Wasps** | 4
 **Dilworth Demons** | 0
 **Moorhead Huskies** | 0
Lino Lakes Herons

The **Lino Lakes Herons** are a team of the Northeast Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1982-83 season. Based in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, the Herons play their home games at the 800-seat Blaine Civic Center in nearby Blaine, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Blaine Spartans.

## History

The Herons are named after the Great Blue Heron, a bird native to Minnesota and especially common in the Lino Lakes area (even serving as the city's symbol).

The Herons have won 2 Northeast Association Titles (1985 & 1989).

### Culture

#### Blue Moon

During the second intermission of every Lino Lakes home game. Fans come together arm in arm and sway side to side while singing "Blue Moon", Manchester City's anthem.

The song was picked up by Lino after a Heron player went abroad to see family and fell in love with the song after going to a Man City match. The song has been used by Lino Lakes ever since.

Lyrics:

> *"Blue moon, You saw me standing alone, Without a dream in my heart, Without a love of my own.*
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> *Blue moon, You knew just what I was there for, You heard me saying a prayer for, Someone I really could care for.*
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> *And then there suddenly appeared before me, The only one my arms will hold, I heard somebody whisper please adore me, And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold.*
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> *Blue moon, Now I’m no longer alone, Without a dream in my heart, Without a love of my own."*
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