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"AaEao-t.AT-CtitthE.th-S0AYtm'TE"tEMStkt- Dubois, who played a handful of games with North Bay Centennials of the OHL last season, expects the upcom- ing season to be a learning experience of Like their right winger, Dubois and Shelp have also taken an immediate liking to Waterloo, both attending classes at Kitchener collegiate. All three are hoping the high-profile league will lead to scholarships from an American college. a possibility that doesn't exist 600 km to the north. "The people around here are great, especially the other guys on the team," said Shelp. "We had heard how this city takes it hockey very seriously but I'm not sure we realized the kind of support this team gets from people." Joining Farquhar, 18, (now a right winger) on what has been affectionately dubbed the "Northern Swing" line are husky (5'7" 206-lb) centreman Shawn Dubois, 18, and hard-shooting left winger Bob Shelp, 18, (5'11 181rltr). All three played hockey last year for Elliot Lake Vikings of the northern Tier two league. "It was kind of tough leaving home for the first time, but it makes it a lot easier when you come down with a couple friends," said Farquhar, who has settled in nicely with a local family and is continuing his studies at Bluevale colle- giate. "We're looking for really big things from those guys," said Harrigan prior to a workout at Albert McCormick Arena last week. "You can always expect hard work from northern kids because to them hockey is more than a game, it's also a way to get out of the north." Looking well past the Russians, Har- rigan saw a long-term prospect that could help his own club in the tough Midwestern Junior B loop. What Har- rigan didn't expect from Deric Far- quhar, a Cornwall Royals' draft choice. was a couple friends from the distant northern Ontario city that could also the play the game, and play it well. But that's exactly what happened. Triggered by the initial meeting with the 5'7" 183-lb Farquhar, Harrigan now finds himself with three players in his lineup from Elliot Lake. Mark Bryson Chronicle Staff Waterloo Siskin coach Gerry Ha rrigan first realized he was on to something at an Ontario under-17 hockey camp two seasons ago. There to help select and mould a team to go up against the mighty Russians, Harrigan could not help but be impressed by a smooth-skat- ing centreman from Elliot Lake. It's 'Northern Swing' Waterloo Siskin coach Gerry Brill is hoping the "Northern Swing" lino of Doric Farquhar, Bott Shelp and Shawn Dubois, will begiving opposition goaltender: fits all you. The Elliot Lake trio got off to a good start this sorts for the trio. Accustomed to the sometimes chippy game of the north, Dubois says it may take a little time for the three to become familiar with the fast-paced style in the Midwestern league. "We've all played in some pretty dirty games over the last couple of years. This league seems to have a greater empha- sis on speed and less on the rough stu'l." said Dubois. Admittedly not knowing much about M mm“ Siskins get their first look at the league's two new entries this week as they travel to Brantford Friday night to play the Classics before heading home Sunday night to host Owen Sound Greys. "We're happy with the play of the entire team," Siskin general manager Peter Brill said early Wednesday morn- ing. "That Guelph team is going to win some games this year." Tuesday night in Guelph, Farquhar and Dubois both scored once, with Mike Gingerich adding a pair and Mike MacKay a single. On Sunday, Dubois scored twice and Shelp once to give the Elliot Lake players five of Waterloo's first 13 goals in league action. Siskins, as did the "Northern Swing" line, got off to an impressive start in league play this week, scoring an 8-2 win over Guelph Bs Sunday night at Albert McCormick Arena and a 5-2 win Tues- day night over the same Bs. "All three started off slowly, but they're starting to come together now. I'm certainly going to give them every chance to stay together," said Har- rigan. These guys really do lee each other that's obvious. But if t e line fails it produce, a possibility that does exist, none would have a problem with line juggling. Harrigan says they'll stay together as long as it benefits the team. "I hope we can stay together for the whole season," said Shelp, "but if Gerry ch_a_nge§ things then we'll all accept it." Farquhar on Shelp: "He's the quiet one. He always shows a lot of respect for other people. But on the ice he's an aggressive player that loves to go in the corners and set up goals" Dubois on Farquhar: "He's got a lot of spirit and he doesn't give up. (Farquhar has missed a large portion of the last two seasons with shoulder separation inju- ries.) As a person, he's very easy to get along with." Shelp on Dubois: "He's intense and a very hard hitter, a natural goal scorer. 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