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Stouflville Spartan Stcph .Doxtattr (23) is defended by Unionvillc Wolf W. Zhu in senior girls high school basketbdfl action at Stouffvillc District Secondary School Tucsdny. The Wolveswnn 31-23.Tm2playoflsopm Monday. For more informatiomgo toymcom HAVING A BALL STAFF 'PHOTMJOERD MTYEVEEN Veteran'Paul Beige: is in 811., as a member of the Team Canada East squad preparing for this weeks 2011 World Junior A Challenge. “'Ihem’s no doubt we're a little thin 0n defence. right now we’re in a bit of a bind." he Eadier'in the week. the Spirit were a bit surprised when rookie defenceman Cole Hutchinson left the club to join the Gatin- eau Okympiques of thé Quebec Major lunior Hockey waguc. “It caughtus a little ofiguard.” head coach Craig Donovan said. “For (Gatineau) to come for Cole unaway throng! our season was a surprise. He was playing well for us “Sure. our goal is to m] and help players go to a higher competitive level. But it would have been nice if this happened a! the stat! of theyear rather than in the middle.“ The Spirit defence was fimher reduced after it released rookie Mb Lamanna. Bu! it's one the Ontario Junior Hockey IzaglledUDknmvsisomyshontermand can bersolved for the time being. Donovan said Lamanna still needed to refine his game. particulafly when he didn't have the puck. The Sloufi'vlfle Spirit are {awed dilemm Playing back-to-back games against the Markham Waxcrs. including one at the Stka Arena Sunday at 2:30 p.m., the Spirit will have a void on defence. v < SPORTS: Waxcrs visit Stoufl'ville Sunday Spirit has holes on defence One short-term solution will be to bring DO YOU WANT OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE LEASE? Avoid Early Termination And Lease Heticiency Fees BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA mhuyakawaermgxom LeaseBusters Will Get You Out Of Your lease Fast. Easy And Profossionafly Ma 3 1.888.357.2878 IUSTERS : www.leasebusters.com job namm', ' g" “They ate a valuable commodity. to find someone who can step in and handle the speed-of the game at our level." he said. "A! th’s level there's little chame to get on-thc- 'He's been good for us." Donovan said 0! Chapman; “He's definitely made us stronger defensin when the opposing teams try [0 cycle the puck and he's even scored some goals for us (two goals and [our in three games). ’mank goodan he fell into our lap when he did." While the Spirit are a little shy at the moment on defence. Donovan was quick to point out they amn't the only team facing that situation. All teams in the league. he ka‘onw an defenceman with open arms. What has been a blessing for the Spirit was the recent addflion of Josh Chapman after playing last season between the Samia Sting of the Ontario Hockey [2213119 and Sar- nia lzgionaires Junior 8 club. A member of the Spirit last season. the 18-yearâ€"old Barrie native elected to play this season wflh the Alliston Hornets Dunior (2 club due to his heavy educatinnal workload, "Bth is a plany who can definitely play at. out Ravel.” Donova'n said. Another option Donovan is weighing is‘ to employ some of his forwards. who at one time were defenuemen. ' ‘ “Christian (Finch) played on defence when he came he - and so has Alex Batten and Robbie Acton.“ said Donovan. back Blake Stephenson on a iempor basis.