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Winter Olympics Hockey: Two Arizonans face off in Beijing
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Maple Leafs sign top prospect Matthew Knies to entry-level contract
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Four with 'U' Ties Named to U.S. Olympic Squad - University of
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Who is the Maple Leafs' newest Arizona kid? Meet Matthew Knies, a
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Matthew Knies Headlines Group of Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects at
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Gophers forward Matthew Knies discusses playing hockey in Arizona
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Arizona star Knies commits to Gophers
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Olympics could be a springboard to pro hockey for Maple Leafs