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Wilson developed gameMAJOR in Tier 2 junior leagueSUCCESS:Continued from page 26before the draft.The Oakvillebe moving a bA couple years ago, being draftedit farther down the major rookieball QEW and the Gardiner Expresswaywas an even bigger longshot for. A's won the Im Wilson. Instead of moving to juniorjust super lucky, either the championship atMarlies at Ricoh or the (Air Canada when he was 16 years old, Wilsona recent tourna-Centre).opted to continue playing midgetment in St.Percyhockey for the Oakville Rangers., who played his first three Thomas, pound-years in the Minor Oaks HockeyThats pretty unheard of, consid- ing the defend-Association system before moving onering where I am now, Wilson said. ing provincialto the Greater Toronto HockeyI went up to some (junior) champion SarniaLeague, credcamps, but physically I wasnt ready.ited former GTHL Braves in the Marlies coach Ken Strong and MajorsI was too small. I was probably 130 gold-medalcoachespounds and 5-foot-8. I probably could Dave Cameron and James game.Boydhave played on a really weak team in as major keys to his develop-ment as a deTier 2 junior A, but my dad said hedfensively-aware, puck-movingrather I wait a year, develop a bit blueliner.Percy wimore and then play on a (junior A)ll attend the Leafs rookie camp next week.team like Georgetown or Oakville.Wilson did get called up to theRookieball A's whip Sarnia to win tourneyWilson didn't expect to be draftedRaiders for nine games that seasonSome potentiabefore blossoming in his two fulll draft picks attend The Oakville major rookieball As showed the Oakville started its run of mercy victories by the draft, some watch it on televisionyears in Georgetown, when he col- defending provincial champion no mercy in winning trouncing North London 21-3 to advance to the andlected 44 goals and 85 assists in 104 others follow along on the the championship at the St. Thomas Major Rookieball semifinals. Internet.games. He also drew some attention Tournament.The As bats remained hot as they booked a trip to Wfrom scouts at the World Jr. A ilson couldnt even be bothered The As invoked the mercy rule for the third game the final by defeating Newmarket 22-7.to take the day oChallenge and NHL Prospects Gameff from his job at a in a row after opening up a 13-3 lead on the Sarnia Members of the team are Brodie MacKay, Owen Milton nurserythis past year.. In fact, he didnt Braves in the championship game.Kennedy, Adam Cherepacha, Mark Benn, Darren even know hed been selected byWilson points to Raiders coaches the Although Oakville finished in dominating fashion, Sun, Ryan Jeffery, Tyler McLeish, Owen Darling, PJames Richmond and Greg Walters,ittsburgh Penguins Saturday until it actually opened the tournament with a 14-7 loss to Brett Walker, Cameron Garvey and Jacob Murray. takingas well as Oakville midget coaches his break, when 100 texts Sarnia. The As bounced back to down Waterloo Paul Jeffery, Sean Garvey, Jon Murray, Jason McLeish andTom Daley and Mike Daley, as major 50 calls awaited him.12-7.and Jonathan Murray coach the team.I knew somethinfluences in his hockey career.ing was up, said the 19-year-old forward, who playedSize is still a bit of an issue for Wilson, who currently stands atfor the Provincial Junior A Hockey Longhorns routed by Steelers, fall to 0-3Leagues Georgetown Raiders the 5-foot-11 and 166 pounds. He hopespast two seasons. I checked myto bulk up a bit next year when heThe Oakville Longhornschains just six times.Josh Gauthier ran for five voice mail and myplays at the University of dropped to 0-3 on the NorthernStephen Moore and Ricktouchdowns for Sault Ste. Marie, advisor had called me to say congrats.Massachusetts-Lowell.Football Conference season withRodrigues accounted for much of which led 21-0 after the first The seventh-round pick of theHopefully at my prime, Im 180,a 55-0 loss to the Sault Ste. Mariethe Longhorns' offence, combin-quarter and 28-0 at halftime.thPenguins (209overall)185 pounds, said the speedy center.Steelers Saturday, Wilson at Bronteing for seven catches and 79The Longhorns look to admittedBut for my style of game, I dontAthlet he didnt have any high ic Field.receiving yards.rebound this weekend when they hopes of beingwant to get too big.The Stee taken. He had heard lers racked up 476Stafford Wilson, Trevaldovisit the 1-2 Ottawa Invaders. yards of offence and 22 firstMcPherson andrumblings, however, that Pittsburgh Dion Clarke ledSaturday's contest will be scouts had With files fromdowns, wh talked to a couple of his ile Oakville could mus-the Longhorns defence with threeOakville's first road game of the high school teachers about himPaul Hunter, Toronto Starter on ly 119 yards and moved thetackles each.season.Call Jessica at 905-845-3824 ext. 299 jlangero@oakvillebeaver.comHOME IMPROVEMENTPAINTINGPAINTING & WALLPAPERINGFOUNDATION REPAIRYOUR AD HERESERVING WET BAADVERTISE YOUR SEMENT?OAKVILLEInter-Can Painting Inc.SINCEPROFESSIONAL SERVICES HEREPROFESSIONAL PAINTERS1963RoyalCONSTRUCTIONPainters Builders Renovators ? Drywall specialty Plaster Repair StuccoDecorators Plus all other home DECORATING LTD.? Remodel your shower/ improvement servicesCOMPLETE PAINTING & WALLPAPERING SERVICE Wallpapering/Strippingbath enclosures eg: tiling? 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