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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 5 Sep 1997, p. 24

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Coach:,e No truth to trade rumour By STEVE LeBLANC ,1_peciaIo The Champion 'l'ho Milton Merchants arc spending more tiune teîîding oil rumoums than tbey are opponents these days. At Tuesday night's pre-season practice, head coach Marty Williarnson disrnissed rnrnblings that resident tough guy Shane Sullivan would be traded. 1I had heard the rurnour myself, and was a littIe surprised. We neyer had any intention of trading Shane," stressed Williarnson. "He's a big part of this tearn and if be cornes focused, he can help out a tonne." The 20-year-old defencernan said be badn't heard any rumours about a possible trade, and that he couldn't see why any ever carne to lîght. He did admit however, that a bigher level of discipline and con- trol will be required of hlm this season - if be bopes to stick it out witb the defending league champs. "I'm going t0 step it up this year and work on staying out of the Guelph Line North of 'the 401, Campbeilville. AN !VEiNING OUT 'H TlHI[ F!L penalty box. ll need to take a stronger leadership role both on and ofthe ice,' he explained I'he \vle1chaiîis h,1e let~doca i en o îg Gillis, who last toiled with the Jr. B Wintcrhawks of Cambridge. The five-foot ten-inch, 178-pounder - who scored 35 points last season - won himself a spot on the North Bay Centennials' roster last week. However, when his school package with the major-junior club fell through he opted for Milton. "Nathan falîs aomewhere between a Trevor Downey and a Cory Holland. He's a gritty, hard-nosed winger with speed and good hands," said Williamson. Added Gillis, "This la a great opportunity for me, to corne to what looks like a charnpionship team." It seems local defenceman John Nadalin is set to trade in his AP statua for a fulîtime spot on the Merchanta' blueline. Williamson said he's been extremely impressed with the young rearguard, who trained with the teami during last spring's playoff mun and had a strong showing at the Kitchener Rangers' camp recently. "He'l be more than a regular this year. I'm not sure just what role he'll assume, whether it's penalty killing or the power play, but 1 bave 10 find John some ice time," Williamson said. Milton's skipper is also close to signing 17-year-old Winger Chad Blundy, who spent last season with the Toronto Marlies of the MTIIL. He likens the Oakville native to a Steve French-type player, witb sound defensive skills and good instincts. Merchant notes: Travis Riggin recently finishel up summer roller hockey play and reported to training camp earlier this week ..Mark Cooper continues to nurse an injured shoulder and could be out for the remainder of the pre-season ... Milton hopefuls Jeif Seeds and Mike Wheelihan have survived the fn-st two rounds of culs ... The Merchanta; hosl Harnilton tonight (Friday) ait 8 p.rn. and travel to Collingwood tomorrow. 'ýý5tandardbred racing is hack at Mohawk September 8th.. On September l3th, Cam Fella and four of his sons help us celebrate its return. The festivities commence at 6 pm when our guests will bc receiving visitors. Be among the first 3000 fans through the gate and you'1l take home a free poster of Camn FelIa.* Have your favourite driver sign an autograph. Buy a raffle ticket and you could win an original Cam Fella print by Anthony M. Alonso. Profits from Cam's tour benefit the Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation, Crohn's and Colitis of Canada and the Harnesa Horse Youth Foundation. MaIe or femnale, everybody's welcome to join the guys at Mohawk. to us:o Toronto Guelph Line aplil Mto 0401 312 4- Lonadon Burlsngton $4 ADMIaSION. PARKING is ALWAYs FREE. INFo? CALL ToLL FREE 1-888-675-RAGE www.ojc .com *First 3000 fans witb paid admission rcceivc a coupon for a frec poster rcdcemrabîs insidc the main gatea. Offer only valid at Mohawk Raccway for live barncss racing on Saturday, September 13th, 1997. WOULDN'T YOU RATHER BE AT A HORS£ RACE? Moha wk Race way. 24-l'e j~GEORGETOWN CINEMAS 235 Guelph Street 873-1999 Lesleg ha gradutated from Wilfrid Laurier Univmnitg uith a Bachelor of Arts - Engllsh & Pilm Studies. Leste, wiil continue ai llniverit df Glusgow for a Master of Philosophy - Media & Culture. LESLEY J. MAY Your FamiIy Is Very Proud 0f You. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK. or cust5oP Foot Oflhofics or F<*Cmre tdc<s orOj'<hoic Footwea gr 0'm SpM.4mProducis

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