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as . “All HLUU CHRONICIJS . Wtdneaday. Den-"me! 12 2007 The Grade 12 student at Blue- vale secondary school and rising hockey star was recently accepted on a full hockey scholarship at Ohio State University. A few days later she found out she had made the under-18 Cana- dian national team that will com- pete at the world championships in Calgary in January And to top it all off, her high- school hockey team won for the Frrst time this season -- with a lot of help from McIntosh, of course. She contributed a goal and a few assists in Bluevale's tight 65 win over Forest Heights. “I'm Seelingisretty good" McIn- tosh said with a laugh after the game. - - _ _ g .. _ Understandably so. While she's happy the Knights finally won a game and excited about playing for USU. being on the national team has always been a dream for her. her. _ 7 Laura McIntosh celebrates after her Bluevale Knights nabbed their first win of the season, 6-5 Over Forest Heights. CHIEF ' ., Even though she was a member McIntosh recently made the under-18 national hockey team and also received a full stholarship to Ohio State Uni- I hey re nuts about football, of the Ontario Red team that won versity next year, . W wow Continued on page” Siskins focus on defence leading to much better results ou wouldn't call a game that .1 ends in a 4-4 tie a goaltend- ing duel, hut that's what Sun- day's contest between the Waterloo Siskins and the Brantford Golden Eagles turned out to be at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, In one corner was the Siskins' Calum McCullough who turned away 42 of the 46 shots he faced, and made a couple of spectacular saves in the overtime with the Siskins down a man to start the extra frame and to end the game. In the other corner was Brant- ford's Kris Mc Coubrey, who turned away 35 of 39 shots, includ- ing a sparkling glove save on the Siskins' Colin Behenna who almost completed his hat trick in over- time. Waterloo’s McIntosh signs on with Ohio State aura McIntosh has been haw ing a charmed couple of 3116mm MmDomu) BY Boa VRMNAC Chrtmifl_ts_1a_tr, (Jimmy: Staff "it was a good game and he played well as well." said the 20- year-old McCullough about his counterpart in the other crease MC Cxrubrey. "There was a lot of shots, we both saw over 40 or close to it, so it was a run and gun kind of game." And it was a little out of charac- ter for the Siskins to give up that many shots this season as they've tightened up their play in front of McCullough. now in his second season with the club. Their defensive zone coverage got away from them a little bit this past weekend in a 5-3 loss to last place Owen Sound and the tie to Brantford. But for the most part their defensive play has seen a big improvement this season, and they were near the top of the league in goals allowed until this last weekend's outburst. Continued on page 29 EYEWEAI 0 EYE EXAMINAHONS . IAS" EVE SUGGIIY. Call today to schedule your complete eye health and vision exominalion with on IRIS Doctor of Optometry. Eye examinations are recommended annually It's About your Eyes 95 king Street South, Waterloo 519.725.3937 SPORTS §IRIS The Siskins Mike Halmo slaps a shot in on Brantford's Kris Mc Coubrey in Sunday's 44 tie at the si2iyttt: t for your patronage during 2007. We wish you all the Blessings of the Season and a very happy 2008! the national gold medal this sum- mer, led the National Women’s Hockey League in scoring last sea- son and was voted team MVP for the Mississauga Junior Chiefs, McIntosh wasn't sure if shed make the national team. She also hopes she'll get an opportunity Io make an immedi- ate impact when she joins the Buckeyes at OSU next fall. "l was pretty nervous. there's so many good players," she said. "But I'm glad I get the opportunity to play." "Right now they're sort of mid- dle pack, so I'd like to go in and help out and make an impact on the team.” McIntosh said. f 19-893-0046 The pass-first forward received many offers from schools in the US... but USU managed to woo her. "The team was really welcom- ing and everyone seemed to be really big on sports." she said. "They had a lot of support and school spirit." And seats nine rows up on the 45-yard line at a NCAA football game didn't hurt her decision, either. Thank you Valerie Poulton Sun Life arena. GREG MACDONALD MTG