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When (he Slouffville Spirit launched its 201 I~ 12 Omaha luniur lrlockey League regular season. Paul Geiger was asked to shoulder a rath- er heavy load. The. 19-year-old Smufiville msiâ€" dent is the lone rctumec on defence finmateamthatadvancedmthe ()IHL semifinals last season. “that wasn't enough. the six- {001. thmednc'h. 210~pound marguard's performance caught the anention of the Canada East team coaching staff. who invitedhim to their evalu- ation camp in Kanata as they pre- pare theit ms“?! for the 2012 World Junior A Challenge in anmher. He‘s also been among the club’s leading smrers with two goals and seven assists in six outings. He's thrived on the added duties and helped the Spirit earn a 5-1 “Sure there's a bit of added responsibility in having a big- ger rule this year on the team." confirmed Geigex. “But there's no added pressure.” Joining the Spirit last season where he received far more min- utes of ice time. Geiger omed his confidence continued to grow once he became more acclimated to the level of play and competition. Geiger launched his tier two Ir. A career with the Markham Waxers two years ago. "I only dressed every third or founh'game. but I had to work hard and it really helped me.” he said. 'I could easily have quit. but I stuck it out." Sensing Geiger made gigantic strides in his game during the 0nd half of last season and through the postseason. the Spirit coaching stafl felt he was ready to take the next step and anointed him as one of their alternate captains. This past offseason. Gei er made it a point to improve is rhysical strength and stamina. He plenty of time in the gym un er the supervision of Spirit strength coach Randy Smith. “I've always wanted to look at myself as a leader." he said. “Being an mutant captain gives added responsibility whom I can Show ‘I only dressed every third or fourth game, but I had to work hard and it really helped me. I cduld easily have quit, but I stuck it ou‘t.’ BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA mhayakawa @lv'rmg. mm “The points, he's gotten are from his ability to get the puck on net and he wins mom of the one-on‘ one battles.” By taking that approach. Dona van said he wouldn't be surprised dovm the road if Geiger were to become a coach at some level. , Geiger likes this year's team. “We're a younger team. but we have more depth and balance We have four good solid lines up from and we have a good young defence that continues to get better and we have two great goalies in km Hall and Knick Dawe." he said. Spirit head coach (.rajg Donr ovan isn't surprised by (Jeiger's growth. plays a smart gamc and takea a simple approach. But it works. Hv tmwcs the puck up l(’t’ in a \implc way and has an active stick as a defender where he can intt'rcepl passes. launching his minor hockey career when he was four years old in Smuffville. 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