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At the Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau memorial, fans left 229 hockey sticks on the steps of the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Those sticks have been used to make benches, which will be donated to local arenas ❤️
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Congrats to this guy who just got a hole in one at the Flames Charity Golf Classic! ⛳️
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Many, many bags of Skittles were left at the Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau memorial and we pledged to donate 13 cents to the @CalgaryFoodBank for every single Skittle.
With 105,563 Skittles, that totalled to a $13,723 donation, which will provide hampers for 130 families.
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124 jerseys were left at the Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau memorial, which were laundered and are being used to design quilts that will be donated to local charitable organizations ❤️
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We're proud to reveal our 2023 Pride Night jersey, designed by local artist from the LGBTQ2+ community, Megan Parker! 🌈
The @NHLFlames are wearing these jerseys during warm-ups tomorrow & they will be signed & auctioned off in support of the CSEC Inclusion Program!
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103 stuffed toys were left at the Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau memorial, which will be donated to @ParachutesP for their Lily & Dexter's Legacy Program ❤️
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Snowy’s made everybody feel like a somebody.
We love you Snowy.
#SnowyStrong
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1600 purple sports drink bottles were left at the Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau memorial, which were emptied and donated to the @KidSportCalgary recycling program.
Johnny was a supporter of KidSport Calgary, acting as an ambassador and donating to their Goals For Kids program.
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In advance of tonight’s game the @NHLFlames acknowledged women who inspire them!
Zoom in and have a look!
#InternationalWomensDay #Flames
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Happy Halloween from our team to yours! 🎃
Weegar, Backlund, Coronato, Duehr and Pelletier made their way through the Alberta Children’s Hospital this afternoon.
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You heard it from the kiddos!
Tomorrow’s 50/50 proceeds will go to support #SnowyStrong!
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The Emerson Stajan Infant Transition Room has opened in the Foothills Medical Centre, NICU Unit. Through fundraising efforts of the Stajan family and @NHLFlames Foundation in support of @yyc_health this will provide a warm and comforting area for the stabilization of infants. 💙
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This years Mark Messier Leadership Award winner, your Captain Mark Giordano. A leader on the ice, in the community and a mentor to many.
The award recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and as a contributing member of society.
Congratulations Gio!
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🚨 Hey @NHLFlames fans 🚨 We have two tickets up for grabs to Sunday's Heritage Classic in Edmonton! To make them yours, just be sure to be following us, and we will randomly select a winner at 3 pm on Saturday!
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We've teamed up with @BlackGirlHockey to provide hockey scholarships to Black girls in southern Alberta! Learn more, and apply today: blackgirlhockeyclub.org/bghc…
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We're going to miss you @Joe_Colborne! Good luck in Colorado & thank you for your efforts within the #yyc community!
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The @AlumniFlames are out today delivering toys from the Alumni Toy Drive with the @CPFYYC!
#UnitedByCommunity #HolidayHelping
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Craig Conroy and @strazsr at the Dome today unveiling team jerseys for the PX3 AMP Sledge Hockey team who will be wearing @NHLFlames colours at the upcoming 2019 USA Hockey Sled Classic presented by the NHL in St. Louis in November.
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The @NHLFlames announced today that they have signed 9 year old Fionn Daly to a one day contract. #MakeAWish
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The boys with their boys at the @ACHFKids Candy Cane Gala tonight. Congrats on a great fundraiser to all those involved!
#Flames #WePlayHere
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Our player-worn Johnny Gaudreau warm-up jersey auction runs until Dec. 10 at 7:00 PM MT.
Proceeds will be directed to @maddcanada and @KidSportCalgary ❤️ Get your bids in: cflam.es/3OGgMTE
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December 2 years ago, @ChrisSnowCGY revealed his ALS diagnosis and intention to help fund a cure. Today an additional $240,000 will be directed, to the CAPTURE ALS initiative. Thanks to your support of #SnowyStrong more than $500,000 has been raised!
calgaryflamesfoundation.com/…
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Only 318 NHL players have done it and Matt Stajan will be # 319 when the @NHLFlames play tonight, and Stajan his 1,000th game. We can’t thank both @MattStajan18 and @katiestajan enough for their work in our community the last 8 yrs!
Congrats on this remarkable accomplishment!
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We're proud to announce $380,000 was raised from today's #Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic presented by @scotiabank #FlamesCharityGolf
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Following the game, we were happy to grant Parker's @SunFound wish to meet @Monahan20 @SBennett93 @johngaudreau03
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For the 12th consecutive year, the @NHLFlames will welcome over 400 @CanadianForces members and veterans to tonight's game as part of Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night.
To all the brave men and women who have fought to defend our great nation, we are forever grateful.
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If you’re reading this and think you might have a problem, do not be ashamed! It’s okay to talk about it. #HockeyTalks
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In honour of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, proceeds from our REMAX Canada 60/40 draw will be directed to @maddcanada and @KidSportCalgary ❤️
Get your tickets: cflam.es/3Y7b7LJ
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This message, incredible.
We have a cure to help fund: CalgaryFlames.com/SnowyStron…
#EndALS #SnowyStrong #GivingTuesday
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Mikael Backlund and Rasmus Andersson out here curling 🥌 with the @SpecialOCalgary Athletes! Thank you to all the volunteers for helping out!
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Mikael Backlund and his wife Frida are working on a unique new partnership with @ParachutesP to honour their fur baby Lily: Lily’s Legacy. Keep your eyes out for the ‘Love for Lily’ children’s boxes in March. Funds raised will help a child keep their pet. parachutesforpets.com
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Every season Mikael Backlund donates $200 per point to the @ALS_AB. To ensure they were still supported during the pandemic, Mikael and his wife, Frida, donated $10,000, which was matched by the @FlamesFdn and KPMG! #UnitedByCommunity
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Throughout his time in Calgary, Kiprusoff used his All-Star abilities on the ice to make notable contributions off the ice. Starting in 2008 - 09, Kipper donated $10 for every save (and there were many) to the Rainbow Society and Children’s Cottage Society 🔥
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Thank you #yyc! Because of you, 18 boxes of toys and over $2,000 in cash and gift cards will be donated to @RMHSouthernAB and the Alberta Children’s Hospital this Christmas through the @NHLFlames Better Halves Toy Drive! #BeTheReason
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On behalf of the @NHLFlames & the @FlamesFdn, we’re honoured to have you as our guests. #HockeyFightsCancer
We’re with you in the fight 💜
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#Congratulations on 500 games @johngaudreau03!
In honour of #JohnnyHockey big game tonight, we want to share some of our favourite off-ice moments!
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$401,000 raised at the @NHLFlames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic presented by @scotiabank
We are truly humbled by the support of over 400 golfers, volunteers and this team on and off the ice that we call family! All because of you Calgary! Thank you!!!!
#FlamesCharityGolf
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@27MilanLucic announces the newest team member of the @NHLFlames, Chopper!🔥
Chopper joins us from @dogs_with_wings whose mission is to foster integration & independence for individuals by providing them with highly trained Assistance Dogs!
learn more: dogswithwings.ca
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We can't thank @garthbrooks and his camp enough. We are so humbled by this gesture. Thanks to everyone attending!
.@garthbrooks has opened up press level seating ($30 tickets) & ticket sales will go to the @FlamesFdn!
Get yours ~ cflam.es/2eQrvdO nitter.app/NHLFlames/status/90416…
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Hamonic’s charity, Charlie’s Children, is in its 2nd year and provides single parents expecting a child with newborn necessities. Travis and Stephanie Hamonic donate $25,000 to this program through @winsyyc, matched by the @FlamesFdn! #UnitedByCommunity
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"We talk on the ice. We talk in the room. We talk to our family, and we talk to our friends. But we need to keep talking, now more than ever." #HockeyTalks
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We’re saying there’s #NoGoodWay to use the R-Word. Always proud to support @SpecialOCalgary! @motionball @motionballyyc
We’re proud to support #NoGoodWay, @motionballyyc and @SpecialOCalgary! Let's eliminate the use of the R-Word forever.
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During this unprecedented and challenging time, it is the work being done by charities, health care professionals and critical service groups that make all the difference.
Details on $1.15 million community support funding cflam.es/2xir3RG
Thank you to our supporters!
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Team Giordano has directed over $500,000 into local schools!
Due to the resources provided by Mark and Lauren Giordano, student engagement in learning was enhanced through onsite and offsite activities as well as from having new tools and resources that support classroom work!
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Dan Vladar's beautiful tribute mask honouring Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau is being auctioned off to support the #Flames Foundation!
Get your bids in now: cflam.es/4fSPSnv
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We're honoured to be marching in this year's @CalgaryPride Parade and look forward to handing these out to patrons on Sunday. #yyc #YYCPride
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Mikael and Frida Backlund have been community leaders since Day 1 - last night during his 1000th NHL game ceremony, we were honoured to make four $11,000 donations to @SpecialOCalgary, @KidsCancerCare, @ALS_AB, and @ParachutesP ❤️
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Uncorked for ALS presented by @scotiabank, chaired by @mbacklund11 &@FridaEngstrom11 raised over $80,000 last night!
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Congrats to Mark Giordano on being named a finalist for the #NHL Foundation Player Award for the 2nd year in a row!
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Two legends are the @NHLFlames Charity Golf Classic presented by Scotiabank.
Lanny McDonald and @RKerrYYC
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Sam Bennett has partnered with @BrownBaggingIt and to kick it off presented $70,000 from Sam & @NHLFlames Foundation
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The Stajan's and the McGrattan's greeting kids & families at the Alberta Children's Hospital Mini-Stampede Parade!
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To the best fans in the NHL, thank you for your amazing support of the Calgary Flames Foundation, our projects and partners! This work being done in the community is thanks to you. #WePlayHere
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A great day at the @CalgaryPride Parade to celebrate inclusion for all. If you can play, you can play! #yycpride
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In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow, the @nhlflames wore orange jerseys today during their morning skate🧡
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.@Joe_Colborne & @ColbornesForces thanking the real heroes, the Canadian Military. Thank you for your service! #yyc
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Lifelong fan Michael meets his idol @NHLFlames @Monahan20 after tonight's game on his 27th Birthday! HBD Michael!
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To infinity and beyond!
Backs, Zar, Huby, and Kirky rocked their Toy Story costumes for their Halloween visit at the Alberta Children's Hospital ❤️
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Congrats to captain @MarkGio05 on receiving the Paul Harris Fellowship Award from @rotaryyyc at their luncheon today. The award was presented by @NHLFlames President and CEO Ken King.
The honour is given to an individual in recognition of their outstanding community service.
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The CSEC culinary team is prepping 125 free turkey dinners to be delivered to affordable homes for seniors.Every year, the @NHLFlames coordinate a turkey dinner in memory of former employee Gail Miller, this year with @caryacalgary with turkeys donated by Real Canadian Superstore
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Mark Giordano receives a warm welcome from Grade 6 Team Giordano students this morning at Ian Bazalgette.
The #Flames captain and his wife Lauren are continuing their school visits today as part of their community program.
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Following tonight’s game, @KidSportCalgary Ambassador @johngaudreau03 visited with families supported by the organization. #SoAllKidsCanPlay
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No better way to spend Christmas Eve morning than with our @NHLFlames Alumni and @CPFYYC @CalgaryPolice delivering presents and bringing holiday cheer to 11 families in need! #tistheseason #giveback
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The @NHLFlames will be sporting these lavender jerseys during tonight’s warm-up in support of #HockeyFightsCancer! #FlamesFightCancer
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🚨 Thanks to the generous contributions of many and the #TrickShot4Snowy initiative. Alongside @ChrisSnowCGY & @kelsieswrites, $200,000 is being directed through the Foundation #SnowyStrong initiative to fund clinical trial research at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
#EndALS
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Congratulations to Travis Hamonic, who earlier today received the 2018 Ralph T. Scurfield Humanitarian Award presented annually by the @NHLFlames to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, determination & leadership on the ice, combined with dedication to community service.
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Our player-worn Johnny Gaudreau warm-up jersey auction is LIVE!
Bid on them now: cflam.es/3OGgMTE
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What a roster! That wraps up tonight’s @NHL Hockey is for Everyone ice time with 30 players and alumni and more than 30 visually impaired kids and families.
Thanks for being a part of the @NHLFlames family and thanks for coming!
#HockeyIsForEveryone
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#Flames forward Anthony Mantha and his daughter Naomie stopped by Parachutes For Pets for a tour of the facility and to meet some of their safekeeping pets!
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Ready, set, ride! 🚲 We’re very excited to partner with @ParksFdnCalgary to launch the Inglewood Bicycle Pump Track, supporting access to sport and recreational opportunities!
The track officially opens tomorrow at 10am, enjoy the track Calgary! 🚲
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Have you heard? All residents of Fort McMurray are eligible for a free ticket to the @NLLRoughnecks game Saturday
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We can't thank @garthbrooks and @trishayearwood enough for his and her support and the work @teammates4kids does! nitter.app/fan960rkerr/status/906…
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BOO! @NHLFlames players are getting in the #Halloween spirit by carving pumpkins alongside @RMHSouthernAB families. #HappyHalloween #yyc
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Today is the day!
Happy Halloween @NHLFlames fans! Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Dressing as a Flames player? Make sure to share it with us.
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Today is #WorldDownsSyndromeDay, and the @NHLFlames are rocking mismatched socks🧦
We encourage you to participate & wear #LotsOfSocks to show that all types, shapes, & sizes of the same thing can be unique in their own way!
#SeeTheAbility | #WDSD❤️
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ICYMI: Last night, the @NHLFlames and #Flames Alumni had the incredible honour of teaching legally blind/visually impaired individuals how to skate while also learning to play Blind Hockey.
We are proud to celebrate hockey’s diversity. #HockeyIsForEveryone
Photos: Jenn Pierce
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The boys are all set to play their best hand at the 12th annual #Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament in support of the #FlamesFdn
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What a night! 10,478 people at the 6th annual Crowchild Classic and a @UCDinos win in double OT!
Thank you @MRUCougars and @UCDinos nations for an amazing night!
#CrowchildClassic #yyc #electric
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We could not be more grateful for Ken’s direction and contributions to and through the Flames Foundation. From REACH!, Rotary Flames House, Flames Community Arenas, Health Training Camps and so much more, we are better because of him, and so is this community. Thank you Ken.
CSEC ownership, management, and staff are sad to announce the passing of our former President & CEO and our current Vice Chair Ken King.
He was our leader and our friend and he will be greatly missed. cflam.es/2QdZCPw
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Tarek and his uncle Lloyd have landed in #yyc from the Northwest Territories as the next guests of the @TravisHamonic24 Northern Project. They will be taking in this weekends @NHLFlames events with the Hamonic’s! #yyc #Flames
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The @NHLFlames affiliate sledge team looks pretty good in red! Players from the PX3 AMP Sledge Hockey team practiced today at the ‘Dome with alumni in preparation for the 2019 USA Hockey Sled Classic presented by the NHL in St. Louis at the end of November.
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Honoured to host the captains of our southern Albertan Post-Secondary women’s hockey programs tonight as we celebrate Women in Sport!
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Last night’s @NHLFlames Ambassadors’ Celebrity Poker Tournament raised over $380,000!! We cannot thank the more than 400 people in attendance and volunteers for the generous support! In its 15th year, we could not be more grateful!
#becauseofyou #Flames #yyc #FlamesCharityPoker
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Thanks for having us Almadina Charter School! @NHLFlames players visited the school to promote literacy as a part of the @TEPFoundationAB Reading … Give it a Shot! program.
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Coming to today's @CalgaryPride Parade? If so, Calgary Sports & Entertainment will be handing these out! #YYCPride
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What a day at the Dome as our SuperHeros took to the ice with a few special guests and the @NHLPA @NHLFlames @heroshockey @WHLHitmen @CSECRKerr
#WePlayHere #Flames #differencemakers
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Congratulations to @Joe_Colborne on winning the Peter Maher Award for the third year in a row!
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Best wishes to four tremendous people. Thank you for your work in the #yyc community. Good luck with your new team.
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