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Tim Whamsby Chronicle Special There is life after Junior B hockey after all. Just ask former Waterloo Siskin goalie Don Ein- wechter about his tryout this fall with the St. Louis Blues of the After three standout years with the Sistine. Einwechter was in- vited to the Blues' training camp. then was assigned to start the season with the Blues' farm club in Peoria, Illinois. Einwechter becomes the third goalie from the Siskins in recent years to make it to the protes- sionai ranks. The other two are Don Beaupre, who is starting his sixth season with the Minnesota North Stars, and Mike Blake, who had stints with the Los Angeles Kings and New Haven of After playing with the Stseins, both Benupre and Blake made it to the pros through other levels of hockey. Beaupre played with the Sudbury Wolves and Blake for Ohio State University. But Einwechter jumped straight into professional hockey [mm Junior B, even though his The puck Stops in . Peoria now that Einwechter’s a pro With the purchase of 1 regular burger & soft drink! [331133] Coupon valid Mom-Thu". until Dee. 31/06. No! tott_hteoetltmettoetttttt8totherem-or 885-1 850 210 King St. N. Waterloo 1/3 on. tar-ulna qteet*gtt- ”mun-A-11mmv; marlin-Ion: "He really improved in the seasons he played for us. I've never seen a goalie play with the kind of intensity and leadership Donny showed," said former Siskin GM Peter Brill. play often went unnoticed as a Siskin because of the solid team he had in front of him. The Blues also noticed this ability, but discovered it by accident. “They (Blues) came to scout Nelson Emerson of Strat- ford last year against us during the play-OKs. It was a game I really played well in," said Ein- wechter. After seeing how well Ein- wechter could perform, the Blues' scouting stat! watched a few more games in the play-offs and decided he had the potential to play in the NHL. Then the 6-1 165 pound New Dundee native received a call in the month of May from St. Louis. to see if he was Interested. "i did some biking and swim- ming during the summer to get into shape and went to camp with the attitude of doing my best and having fun." ‘l‘m- II“. He reported to camp in Sep tember and lasted one week. It was tough to beat out the Blues' goalie veterans in Greg Mlllen and Rick W.amsley. But, he is content for now to play in the International League with Peoria. 'Wm just happy to get this chance to continue my hockey career and I hope things work out here." He was quiektorecordhisfirst protessloml shutout. blocking 35 ishots in a " win over Toledé. om Native M o0nittoifbSiMtJit-rr, " Jade; Clay .chh I Em China's Books CORNER OF DUPONT l REGINA WAMOO 0863011 [lMIEE2TEEE “on“! MR W) I' Ki, Jil 7:513" . l,;' ma .'rr,41'xir ' . ’- " / ’43::‘1 up 57 "tttrt', , 'WthtitBttttttttsty' CtNtMBtttKTa8t$0AMttNlKEtmk,tGrCteMErt . AMrt1tlrAiuNDto1lmfAtBA8ti_._., Rim - hum Petals h Pots u. fikmers in a Christmas The Crystal Centerpiece Bouquet - beautiful flowers in a sculptured glassware bowl from France. Later, it's perfect for fruit or candy. _ Call Ot visit for local de- livery, or we can wire it anywhere, DRY CLEANING Wu “an“ 2',,',t,"mart'ldl"d'ttit"a'k,fl1. My lou- M a Diva-ivy n '0. 'Wamadrq 0nd. -