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 "source": "https://www.collegecommitments.com/CommitList.aspx",
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 "note": "Facts as listed on RinkNet's player card. Birth year only. Not roster-verified.",
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 "url": "https://hockeypipelinereport.com/player/matthew-gard-r142910725/",
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