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      <image:caption>Mark Carney “dances” to “Whoa Is Me” by Down With Webster after his Liberal Party won the 2025 Canada Federal General Election with a minority government which qualified him as Prime Minister for a second “term” but the first one where he was elected by the general population in Canada’s first-past-the-post parliamentary electoral system. — Source: CBC News</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A division of Canada into 7 “States” based on economic, geographic, and cultural factors. Image created by Google Gemini after input by Jonathan M.W. Klassen on 2026/06/26.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The projected GDP of the 7 hypothetical States of Canada if everything else stayed constant but borders were changed to reflect map above. Image created by Google Gemini after input by Jonathan M.W. Klassen on 2026/06/26.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>British Columbia Lions | BC Place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | First Game: 2012/07</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Vancouver Whitecaps FC | BC Place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | First Game: 2016/08</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/4ba2e0dd-1a81-41de-b7fc-ef590bb592ca/Forge%2BFC.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Forge FC | Tim Hortons Field (now called Hamilton Stadium) | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/65d52305-9b41-4c51-a1b7-762eb27602dc/KW%2BUnited%2BFC.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>K-W United FC (now defunct) | University Stadium | Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2012/07</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ottawa Rapid FC | TD Place | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/06</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/b6e94363-f705-4ab0-8a0c-122668d38993/Toronto%2BRaptors.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Raptors | Air Canada Centre (now called Scotiabank Arena) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2013/12</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/869d328b-34f2-4ea5-9dd4-0cffd498994b/KW%2BTitans.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (bidding for expansion into CEBL, formerly in Basketball Super League &amp; National Basketball League of Canada) | Kitchener Memorial Auditorium | Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2016/12</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/078d50c8-dc01-4b85-a2be-d3320eb02fe1/Chicago%2BSky.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chicago Sky | Wintrust Center | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | First Game: 2024/05</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/4a6de614-73ef-4074-be08-e8a197a87143/Toronto%2BRock.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Rock | Paramount Fine Foods Centre (have moved to TD Coliseum, Hamilton) | Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada (have moved to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) | First Game: 2025/01</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/143d54b6-52e5-4822-94d2-0f865e6362e1/Toronto%2BMaple%2BLeafs.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Maple Leafs | Air Canada Centre (now called Scotiabank Arena) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2015/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Manitoba Moose | Canada Life Centre | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kamloops Blazers | Sandman Centre | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada | First Game: 2023/05</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/6b099c18-f610-41cb-aa7f-8590aee7e0ac/Guelph%2BStorm.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guelph Storm | Guelph Sports &amp; Entertainment Centre (now called Sleeman Centre) | Guelph, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2005/01</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>L'Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand | Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau | Boisbriand, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2022/12</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/ba4e821d-5ced-4b7c-a3ac-d96e8ef17950/cropped-canucks-512.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Niagara Falls Canucks | Galt Centre Arena | Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kitchener Dutchmen | Kinsmen Arena/Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex | Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2005/01</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hespeler Shamrocks | Hespeler Memorial Arena | Hespeler, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2024/12</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Sceptres | Coca-Cola Coliseum | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Windsor 2017 Mastercard Memorial Cup | WFCU Centre | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | 1 Round-Robin Game (Saint John Sea Dogs [QMJHL Champion] vs. Seattle Thunderbirds [WHL Champion])</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/58975b68-c142-419a-a3a8-a6c8e4dd217d/2018+IIHF+World+Juniors+Logo.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>2018 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior (U20) Championship | Male U20 Amateur National Team | New Era Field (outdoor game) | Orchard Park, Erie County, New York, United States of America | 1 Preliminary Round Game (Canada vs. United States of America)</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/e4e5ba3d-d6d9-4884-8a28-37d435450c88/Detroit%2BTigers.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Detroit Tigers | Comerica Park (now called Fifth Third Park) | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | First Game: 2015/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/14a464cd-aeb9-4e6f-906c-e29eb77c24e6/Buffalo%2BBisons.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Buffalo Bisons | Coca-Cola Field (now called Sahlen Field) | Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2018/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/ef4ba27e-d008-488b-83cd-1d7a328775bc/Lansing%2BLugnuts.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lansing Lugnuts | Jackson Field | Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America | First Game: 2024/06</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/7a3b5e9b-6bbe-41b5-b89e-6f4b80c958fd/Stratford%2BStorm.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stratford Storm (renamed Stratford Nationals, now defunct) | Nationals Stadium | Stratford, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2005/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/09b2859d-5445-4b1e-b50a-fd7e5e3687a3/Montreal%2BAlouettes.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Les Alouettes de Montreal | Stade Percival-Molson | Montréal, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2012/08</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/5b9f8ad9-2d30-4a46-9e53-95bc390fa9bb/Toronto%2BFC.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto FC | BMO Field | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2022/03</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/1abb2382-642d-4e27-8376-03982c3eef27/Valour%2BFC.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Valour FC (now defunct) | Princess Auto Stadium | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | First Game: 2024/08</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/40a59307-b8a5-4cb9-b633-c9d9e6fd4ee9/Brooklyn%2BNets.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/7d3c8b94-123b-4c73-93bd-b12ebd05f652/Ottawa%2BBlackjacks.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ottawa Blackjacks | TD Place | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/06</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/76de0b96-7d09-444f-b013-c3912e1769b5/Minnesota%2BLynx.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minneosta Lynx | Target Center | Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America | First Game: 2024/09</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/025f0e66-c285-4237-85ae-c02bb74a0e29/square-image%2B%284%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Buffalo Sabres | Keybank Center | Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2018/03</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/bfab2884-fd66-4b74-aef8-b1f3abdb1d9d/Toronto%2BMarlies.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Marlies | Coca-Cola Coliseum | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/c54e7acb-3803-4d64-9863-b77718031ecc/Regina%2BPats.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Regina Pats | Brandt Centre | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | First Game: 2024/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/0b7a2b71-b3fe-422f-b29c-6ec8011a9153/Owen%2BSound%2BAttack.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Owen Sound Attack | Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre | Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2012/11</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Les Remparts de Québec | Centre Videotron | Québec, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2023/09</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pickering Panthers | Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex | Pickering, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/47d5558f-55d5-46bc-93e6-bc4a4da5bfca/Cambridge%2BWinterhawks.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cambridge Winterhawks (now called Cambridge Redhawks) | Galt Memorial Gardens | Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2013/01</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Glanbrook Rangers | Glanbrook Arena | Glanbrook, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/cc06e282-36a0-48e3-b072-ae8d325d15f8/_memorial_cup_logo_primary_2023_sportslogosnet-9354.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kamloops 2023 Memorial Cup presented by Kia | Sandman Centre | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada | 2 Round-Robin Games (Les Remparts de Québec [QMJHL Champion] vs. Kamloops Blazers [Host, WHL Representative]; Peterborough Petes [OHL Champion] vs. Seattle Thunderbirds [WHL Champion])</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/d3d64589-0def-499d-b4e4-8e648cf372f4/Rivalry_Series_GENERIC_large.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>2023-24 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Canada-USA Rivalry Series | Female Professional National Team | Kitchener Memorial Auditorium | Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | 1 Game Attended (Game 3)</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/bceff108-7588-49fd-bb14-306fd6da7a6d/New%2BYork%2BYankees.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | The Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2015/07</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Columbus Clippers | Huntington Park | Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America | First Game: 2024/08</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>West Michigan Whitecaps | LMCU Ballpark | Comstock Park, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America | First Game: 2024/07</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brantford Red Sox | Arnold Anderson Stadium | Brantford, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2012/08</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/90be6ab7-3824-463a-b092-071458db93cf/Hamilton%2BTiger-Cats.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Ivor Wynne Stadium (rebuilt and now called Hamilton Stadium) | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2012/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/a6ec4e9c-5167-49de-8719-a39199495715/Chicago%2BFire%2BFC.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chicago Fire FC | Soldier Field | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | First Game: 2024/05</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/f3113f7b-441b-4cf4-bb24-1a6abd289580/square-image%2B%282%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ottawa Senators | Canadian Tire Centre | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2019/01</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/a9cc03e4-0afe-4761-b01c-46859d87aad7/Saskatoon%2BBlades.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saskatoon Blades | SaskTel Centre | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | First Game: 2024/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/3ebc8a47-ae3c-4608-9752-ce5ae59a950a/Niagara%2BIcedogs.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Niagara Icedogs | Meridian Centre | St. Catharines, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2015/01</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/6e177cc9-4a50-4b30-96eb-9957dcce64c3/Shawinigan%2BCataractes.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Les Cataractes de Shawinigan | Centre Gervais Auto | Shawinigan, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2023/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/dcacff5f-2adf-452a-9794-36f75a5976e0/OJHL-Toronto.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Patriots | Westwood Arena | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/194be7b4-b9fe-42a1-b805-2fb550b33a1e/Waterloo%2BSiskins.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Waterloo Siskins | Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre | Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2018/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/cc02d649-d740-437e-95fe-419e333fdf67/Fergus%2BWhalers.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fergus Whalers | Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex | Fergus, Centre Wellington, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/cbc05068-71f1-4320-ad8a-6427351810ab/_memorial_cup_logo_primary_2024_sportslogosnet-7961.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saginaw 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow | Dow Events Center | Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America | 2 Round-Robin Games (Moose Jaw Warriors [WHL Champion] vs. Saginaw Spirit [Host, OHL Representative]; London Knights [OHL Champion] vs. Les Voltigeurs de Drummondville [QMJHL Champion]), Semi-Final Game (Moose Jaw vs. Saginaw), Championship Final (Saginaw vs. London)</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/f1d63b49-54f6-4d59-b3ce-5efc1b643112/4_Nations_Face-Off_Logo.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>2025 National Hockey League (NHL) 4 Nations Face-Off | Male Professional National Team | Centre Bell | Montréal, Québec, Canada | 1 Preliminary Round Game (Finland vs. Sweden)</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/1c3a3e29-c160-467f-83ed-d9dbed9b7f16/Philadelphia%2BPhillies.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Philadelphia Phillies | Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America | First Game: 2015/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/f135a8fd-a1ed-4860-bd4d-4d5421f0c78d/Barrie%2BBaycats.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Barrie Baycats | Coates Stadium (now called Athletic Kulture Stadium) | Midhurst, Springwater, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2015/09</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/df9ecc15-8692-40db-b8ec-e7243e2367cb/Winnipeg%2BBlue%2BBombers.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Investors Group Field (now called Princess Auto Stadium) | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | First Game: 2013/08</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/105d50ff-277e-4dcc-b48d-5e6f7002e092/Montreal%2BCanadiens.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Les Canadiens de Montréal | Centre Bell | Montréal, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2019/01</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/d0ebb95f-b88f-446a-a77f-36d8ec063cd4/Brandon%2BWheat%2BKings.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brandon Wheat Kings | Westoba Place (now called Assiniboine Credit Union Place) | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/0f6d7274-d4d6-4cdd-a79b-43975f50f56a/London%2BKnights.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>London Knights | Budweiser Gardens (now called Canada Life Place) | London, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2015/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/5c3ab719-829f-4960-b208-e197cdcccf00/Sherbrooke%2BPhoenix.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Le Phœnix de Sherbrooke | Palais des Sports Léopold-Drolet | Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2023/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/98e64452-9498-48a8-af92-00d8380863ec/Elmira%2BSugar%2BKings.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Elmira Sugar Kings | Dan Snyder Memorial Arena/Woolwich Recreation Centre | Elmira, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2019/12</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/6c42468b-6243-4e75-9939-2df2d6eaa3a0/Norwich%2BMerchants.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Norwich Merchants | Nor-Del Arena | Norwich, Norwich Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/9411303e-408e-4628-9642-7052698f460e/Washington%2BNationals.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Washington Nationals | Nationals Park | Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America | First Game: 2015/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/a7fdd8fe-0afc-4fa5-be9f-d069766a1fa4/Guelph%2BRoyals.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guelph Royals | David E. Hastings Stadium | Guelph, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2017/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/29d70ba8-2f94-4dfa-b010-e7034d6f24de/Toronto%2BArgonauts.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Argonauts | BMO Field | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/94bfc90d-8c30-4ebf-ba8f-5a467f00bbb1/Chicago%2BBlackhawks.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chicago Blackhawks | United Center | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | First Game: 2019/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/9867aa7b-cd07-477a-a1a2-8018341bddb8/Calgary%2BHitmen.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Calgary Hitmen | Scotiabank Saddledome | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/24a5bb83-8796-408a-b76c-c2fbc8ff03ef/Hamilton%2BBulldogs.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hamilton Bulldogs (now defunct) | First Ontario Centre (now called TD Coliseum) | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2016/01</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/9cf4ca9a-5713-4422-b21d-8279ecd29106/Rouyn-Noranda%2BHuskies.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Les Huskies de Rouyn-Noranda | Aréna Dave-Keon (now called Aréna Glencore) | Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/8a899cf1-ca34-4b9d-aaf2-24492d29b699/Stratford%2BWarriors.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stratford Warriors | William Allman Memorial Arena | Stratford, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/20033818-8f91-44d5-9f1a-1e886f350874/Pittsburgh%2BPirates.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pittsburgh Pirates | PNC Park | Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | First Game: 2015/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/66829fe2-6bea-438e-9eb8-bbf9c40fc45a/Toronto%2BMaple%2BLeafs.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Toronto Maple Leafs | Christie Pits Park | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2018/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/349975f5-d45b-4447-a2d8-199fb58f5c33/Saskatchewan%2BRoughriders.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saskatchewan Roughriders | Mosaic Stadium | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | First Game: 2024/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/a0595b24-ef66-4847-9ea7-2dc05125b10c/Detroit%2BRed%2BWings.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Detroit Red Wings | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | First Game: 2023/02</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/e9f195a8-1638-454f-b92a-49cbc74f5317/Prince%2BGeorge%2BCougars.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prince George Cougars | CN Centre | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/e6acbbad-cfe4-4a88-8b31-c1c4f8399bfc/Oshawa%2BGenerals.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oshawa Generals | Tribune Communities Centre | Oshawa, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2016/02</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/c9432642-0ef3-4b55-b11c-451a8fb83743/Val-d%27Or%2BForeurs.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Les Foreurs de Val-d'Or | Centre Agnico Eagle | Val-d'Or, Québec, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/326afd49-8f4b-4511-9d16-e5e3e2801b8c/Ayr%2BCentennials.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ayr Centennials | North Dumfries Community Complex | Ayr, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/35afd83b-7055-4618-b05f-83c4d09c0ac3/Seattle%2BMariners.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Seattle Mariners | Safeco Field (now called T-Mobile Park) | Seattle, King County, Washington, United States of America | First Game: 2018/06</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/4b07f479-5854-4b80-97d0-9d5c65e6dd18/London%2BMajors.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>London Majors | Labatt Park | London, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2021/06</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/b3a6e26a-f5f3-4992-93e2-63abb6c2ebe2/Ottawa%2BRedblacks.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ottawa REDBLACKS | TD Place | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/06</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/f2323e6c-8d36-455f-8969-dda6f19bc854/Pittsburgh%2BPenguins.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pittsburgh Penguins | PPG Paints Arena | Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | First Game: 2024/01</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/0b3b48ae-9b10-4809-bb5b-f96cf61fc9f2/Victoria%2BRoyals.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Victoria Royals | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/b231ec33-68d6-4e90-96ab-af7e74c3e23f/Mississauga%2BSteelheads.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mississauga Steelheads (now defunct) | Paramount Fine Foods Centre | Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2017/01</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/6c82b6c8-857e-4427-a6bf-4d260df8ab5c/Pelham%2BPanthers.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pelham Panthers | William Allman Memorial Arena | Pelham, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/02</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/064e8c6c-08d8-4c67-8467-ae74696c34bc/Cleveland%2BIndians.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cleveland Indians (now called Cleveland Guardians) | Progressive Field | Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America | First Game: 2019/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/9ad34940-b2e6-424a-a7a9-980ced3e7510/Hamilton%2BCardinals.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hamilton Cardinals | Bernie Arbour Stadium | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2021/07</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/fa8b5dcd-c373-4d96-b8e1-ef869501fc4c/Florida%2BPanthers.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Florida Panthers | Amerant Bank Arena | Sunrise, Broward County, Florida, United States of America | First Game: 2024/04</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/86e6c33f-c308-4ade-9a07-f51253e19085/Edmonton%2BOil%2BKings.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Edmonton Oil Kings | Rogers Place | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | First Game: 2025/12</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/33e0244c-c778-4fe6-8e86-f1f81914a5cc/Saginaw%2BSpirit.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saginaw Spirit | Dow Event Center | Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America | First Game: 2017/10</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/80b2f1da-5062-4286-9e57-d040893c1cac/Strathroy%2BRockets.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Strathroy Rockets | West Middlesex Memorial Arena | Strathroy, Strathroy-Caradoc, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/2f081a41-cdda-4b44-90fc-2d61ffbfbeb7/Chicago%2BCubs.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chicago Cubs | Wrigley Field | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | First Game: 2019/08</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69cee8926f25d4208d2afb76/d2ead53e-5193-4a0a-8efb-aeb30d3666a0/Welland%2BJackfish.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Welland Jackfish | Welland Stadium | Welland, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2021/08</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tampa Bay Lightning | Amalie Arena | Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America | First Game: 2024/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Flint Firebirds | Dort Financial Centre | Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America | First Game: 2017/10</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brantford Titans | Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre | Brantford, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park | Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America | First Game: 2023/08</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chatham-Kent Barnstormers | Fergie Jenkins Park at Rotary Field | Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2024/06</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Philadelphia Flyers | Wells Fargo Center (now called Xfinity Mobile Arena) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America | First Game: 2024/10</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sarnia Sting | Progressive Auto Loans Arena | Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2018/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Caledonia Corvairs | Haldimand County Caledonia Centre | Caledonia, Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/03</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Baltimore Orioles | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America | First Game: 2023/08</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winnipeg Jets | Canada Life Centre | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | First Game: 2024/11</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Barrie Colts | Sadlon Arena | Barrie, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2018/12</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hamilton Kilty B's (now called Hamilton Steel) | Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Colorado Rockies | Coors Field | Denver, Colorado, United States of America | First Game: 2023/09</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>New York Islanders | UBS Arena | Elmont, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Erie Otters | Erie Insurance Arena | Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | First Game: 2019/12</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>St. Marys Lincolns | Pyramid Centre | St. Marys, Perth County, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Miami Marlins | LoanDepot Park | Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America | First Game: 2024/03</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>New York Rangers | Madison Square Garden | Manhattan, New York, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kingston Frontenacs | Leon's Centre (now called Slush Puppie Place) | Kingston, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2020/01</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Caledon Bombers | Mayfield Recreation Complex | Caledon, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/02</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tampa Bay Rays | Tropicana Field | St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America | First Game: 2024/04</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Jersey Devils | Prudential Center | Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>North Bay Battalion | North Bay Memorial Gardens (now called Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens) | North Bay, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2021/10</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>London Nationals | Western Fair Sports Centre | London, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2026/03</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chicago White Sox | Guaranteed Rate Field (now called Rate Field) | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | First Game: 2024/05</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | First Game: 2025/12</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ottawa 67's | TD Place | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2022/02</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field | Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America | First Game: 2024/05</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peterborough Petes | Peterborough Memorial Centre | Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2022/04</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Stadium | St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America | First Game: 2024/07</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sudbury Wolves | Sudbury Community Arena | Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2022/11</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cincinnati Reds | Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America | First Game: 2024/08</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | GFL Memorial Gardens | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/02</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins | Target Field | Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America | First Game: 2024/09</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Windsor Spitfires | WFCU Centre | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/04</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Mets | Citi Field | Queens, New York, New York, United States of America | First Game: 2025/04</image:caption>
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      <image:title>NHL 4-Tier Minor-League System Proposal</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brantford Bulldogs | Brantford Civic Centre (now called TD Civic Centre) | Brantford, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2023/12</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Brampton Steelheads | CAA Centre | Brampton, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada | First Game: 2024/10</image:caption>
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