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Nunavut got out to an early lead over second-place Alaska and they never looked back, finishing them off 4-1 on Friday evening.

Kadin Eetuk, Micah Emiktowt Gregory Wiseman and Prime Paniyuk all put up goals in the medal game, with goaltender Tucker St. John shutting the door behind them.

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Coach David Clark said he was feeling a great sense of accomplishment and pride in his players.

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He couldnSA国际影视传媒檛 name one player who stepped up in the gold medal game, saying everyone did and they stepped up all week.

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He gave a big thank you to the best hockey fans in the world back home in Rankin Inlet and Nunavut.