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Herb Brooks produced a Miracle when America needed it most

All-American Girls Hockey Tournament players meet Team USA hockey legends

National Sports Center awarded for economic impact

Super Rink: The home of women’s hockey thanks to the All-American Girls Hockey Tournament and Title IX

Pure Hockey becomes a Super Rink sponsor with help from local hockey family

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