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References
- ↑ "Field Hockey Canada Women's National Team: Azelia Liu". Field Hockey Canada. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ↑ "National Women's Team Bios: Azelia Liu". Field Hockey Canada. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ↑ Mackin, Bob (2010-10-09). "Canadian field hockey men stay in the hunt". Toronto Sun. QMI Agency. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
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