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It’s his best since he entered the league as a rookie with the Markham Waxers and posted four shutouts. Entering his fourth season in the league, O'Neill is the first to acknowledge he’s having a productive campaign. But after spending an additional seaâ€" son with the Waxers in which he failed to record a shutout, O’Neill had a falling out with the team and was dealt to the Spirit for cash. “I wasn't prepared to go back to Markham for a third year,” he said. “I BY MIKE HAYAKAWA Staff Writer There have been moments during the Provincial Hockey League Junior A season when Stoufiville Spirit general manager Tom Milne wondered where the team would be without goalkeeper Trevor O'Neill. O’Neill has recorded? 22 wins in 35 appearances and sports 3 goals against average of 2.97 and a .901 save percentage. “Goalies don’t fall out of trees," Milne said. is definitely Trevor’s best year since he's been in the league. He's defi- nitely been huge for us and he’s won a few games for us single-handedly.” On several occasions, the 19-yearâ€" old Keswick resident has provided the difienence in the Spirit skating off with two points rather than empty handed. He also has a league-best six shutouts. Goaltqnder enjoying best year of Jr,A hod<ey career ‘GOAIJES DON'T FALL OUT OF TREES’ This message brought to you as a community service of The Eoonomist/Sun-Tribune O’Neill saving the day for Spirit MARKl-{AMSPRING 1C HOMESHOW E EatRight Ontario on‘tario.ca/eatright February 29, March 1 {~ Exhibit space still available. Markham Fairgrounds (McCowan 8. Elgin Mills) call 905-294-2200 s." fl. :2? ‘s 3, ’ V I ‘ ) ‘ , ,. .. _ ,, .y. O. ._.n. . . A“ > > l\ l l A b I N (I w 0 1 of 2-S2500 Gift Certificates towards your landscaping compliments of A.E. 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TREVOR O’NEILL: Stouffville Spirit goalie leads 36-team Provincial Jr. A Hockey League with six shutouts. $1000 CASH each day compliments of YRMG Events Management 1 of 2-32500 Gift Certificates towards your landscaping compliments of A.E 1 of 3 $500 gift certificates towards a bathroom renovation compliments of ultimaterooms.ca Ltd. Plus much more! 642-51 11 “He stops the first shot and that's all you can ask. And he’s a good team guy," Milne said. Introduced to the game as a forward at age four, he turned to the nets when diagnosed with asthma two years later. “vaor doesn't get flustered when the opposition scores and he always has the same demeanor. He has a good, calming influence. Playing for a team with plenty of offensive firepower gives him a boost of confidence. “We’ve got guys who can definitely score and that’s reassuring. It definitely helps your confidence knowing they can get four or five goals a game," he O’Neill could return for another sea- son with the Spirit if he wishes, but hopes to be on a scholarship in the United States or playing at a Canadian university. For now, though, O'Neill’s attention is focused on helping the Spirit go as far as possible in the playoffs. Milne, whose son Matt is a goalkeep- er with the arch-fival Newmarket Hurâ€" n'canes, thinks O'Neill’s cool has been a positive attribute. Along with Sauro’s presence, O’Neill said just being a league veteran has enabled him to become more familiar with what must be done to get the job done. “I think I've matured through being in the league four years. I now know what to expect," he said. Go to stouffvillespifit com for more on the Spirit LOOSE RUGS BROADLOOM UPHOLSTERY 3M Scotchnuard ASTHMA LED T0 JOB IN NET 852-671 1 Paid for by the Government of Ontario Hand knotted, Wool Guaranteed 100% Authhentic. 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