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durhamregion.com tETRNADIAN STATESMAN ♦ HCGUST 17*2005 ♦ PAGE 15 Marlies to play first exhibition game in Durham Jay Harrison AHL team faces Hamilton Bulldogs Sept. 27 at Civic BY SHAWN CAYLEY 'Staff Writer * OSHÀVVA -- The Toronto Marlies will make their debut at the Civie Audi- Jorium. J The newest American Hockey League franchise will begin their quest for a Guider Cup by playing their inaugural gaine on Sept. 27 at the Civic, an exhibition exhibition contest against their North Division Division rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs, i "In one word, this is cool," said Neil iShorlhouse, manager of marketing and [event services for the Civic Auditorium. ["Seriously though, we are very excited •to be hosting this game, it is something ■that has been in itlic works for [a while, so it [is nice to see it 'happen. • "We are lion- mured that Maple [Leaf Sports and ■Entertain ment 'has chosen this imarket to launch [their new franchise," franchise," lie added. ["I think they recognize that we have a -great hockey market here in Oshawa, mild with them being partners- in the [construction of our new arena, it only [made sense to have some sort of event there." ; The Marlies may come to town wheeling wheeling a familiar face, too. [ While he is hoping to crack the Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs rosier this season, Wliit- ' [by native Jay Harrison, in all likelihood, 'will be on the Marlies blue-line to open [up the year. With the Marlies playing [their first game in Oshawa, it marks [somewhat of a homecoming for the 22- jyear-old, a 2001 third-round draft pick, ;82nd overall of the blue and white. ; "I am going to camp, hoping to stay a [Toronto Maple Leaf, but iff end up with the Marlies, I am excited about being a part of that, and their first game, and having the opportunity to play in front of my family and friends," he said. Harrison hasn't played much in front of his' hometown fans since his days with the Oshawa Legionaries Tier II Jr. A squad and most recently the OHL's Brampton Battalion. He lias spent that past three seasons on 'The Rock' with the St. John's Maple Leafs, but with the franchise relocating to Toronto, Harrison once again has the chance to shine in front of the locals, which is an, opportunity he says he is really excited about. , "It is great for the Marlies to get exposure exposure in this market (Durham Region)," he said. "They will continue to look to Lady Blue Knights bronzed OSIIAWA - The Oshawa Lady Blue Knights weren't able to use home field 1 to complete advantage, but they did come away with a bronze medal at the senior division provincial championships championships held at Civic Fields last weekend. Forced to watch Six Nations and Brampton battle it out for gold - Six Nations won 13-6 - the host Knights did the next best thing by edging Torpnto 4-3 in the bronze medal match. Sandy Palumbo scored the winning goal for. Oshawa with five minutes remaining. The tournament also included teams from Kawartha, Burlington, St. Catharines,- Catharines,- Orangeville and Guelph. The OLBK under-15 and under-19 teams will attempt to defend their provincial provincial titles Aug. 19-21 in Orangeville. £> LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THURS., Aug. 18-9 PM "ROLAND ,» GERVAIS" 600 Grandview, Oshawa 905-436-1476 areas like Oshawa and Whitby to get fans out to the games, and as we all know, not everyone can afford to get Leaf tickets so the Marlies should be an attractive option." Shorthouse agreed. "I think it is going to be really good for them (MLSE) as they were looking to get into a different market, and we are close to home so-to-speak, so it just gives them a greater presence in the GTA." NOTES: Tickets for the event go on sale this Saturday at Tickelmaster. 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