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A fixture on the local hockey scene, Guinther-Plank is known for his jet engine-loud voice and sheer enthusiasm for cheering on everyone.

Seriously, ev-er-y-one.

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Guinther-Plank, 28, drives from game to game in his yellow Nissan Frontier, a truck he named 香蕉视频直播淏umblebee.香蕉视频直播�

When not out watching hockey, he香蕉视频直播檚 studying to become an appliance repairman.

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With hand-written rosters, he keeps track of all the players on the ice, by jersey number.

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Over the years, players and parents have gotten to know Steven, the hockey super fan, and have given him gifts, including that green Jr. Steelers jersey.

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