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The remarkable youth voter turnout in the primary process underscored the historic role young people are playing in the political process this year
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Ice hockey brings the world to Nashville for every game
Nashville gets 2003 NHL draft Jan 10, 2002

Bill Purcell was the York University hockey coach from 1965-1972, and the OIAA 1969-70 Coach of the Year.

He is credited with establishing York University's Yeomen hockey program in 1961 and bringing it national acclaim and notariaty. He also championed the teams relocation from outdoor play at Glendon to the new York Arena, locally known as the Ice Palace.

Purcell is a former semi-professional hockey player himself, playing for the Toronto All Stars 1966-67.

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