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DENIED – Team Yukon forward Riley Pettitt is tied up by N.W.T. defender Evan Tordiff during an offensive rush in the third period of their round-robin matchup at the Arctic Winter Games Monday. N.W.T. Won 6-3.

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TOUGH LUCK – After breaking a ski pole while charging out of the start chute Tuesday, Yukon biathlete Pelly Vincent-Braun went on to finish fifth in the four-km sprint event Tuesday afternoon in Fairbanks, Alaska, one spot behind teammate Jake Draper.

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WAVINʼ FLAG – Flagbearer Shea Hoffman waves the Yukon flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks.

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POKER FACE – Team Yukonʼs Matthew Brown uses a mask to cover his face during the Hand Games Wednesday. The sport is a traditional one revolving around the hiding and guessing of objects using elaborate hand signals and gestures. The Yukon won gold in the event.

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DREAMING BIG – Snowboarder Adam Waddington holds up a pro-Yukon sign as he enters the Carlson Center in Fairbanks during the 2014 Arctic Winter Games opening ceremonies Sunday.

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UNIQUE AGILITY TEST – Team Yukonsʼ Fayne ODonovan successfully completes a two foot high kick measured at 56 inches (142 cm) during Arctic Winter Games competition in Fairbanks.