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Kleinknecht‘s troubles began last summer after informing the Sugar Kings organization that he would like to be traded. Not going into details about why he wanted out, Kleinknecht said he was prepared to One of the league‘s top defenceman last year while playing for the Sugar Kings, the Elmiraâ€"resident was traded to Waterloo earlier this season for Scott McPherson and Mike Fair. Waterloo also gave up Landry Smith to Kitchener Bs to finalize the deal. Kitchener sent Terry West to Elmira. ‘"He‘s playing much better lat.elj."'i said â€"gékvi'n-;;éneral manager Pete Brill of the former St. John‘s private school student. "We‘re satisfied with the way Paul‘s performed." PAGE 38 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 1988 If and when Kleinknecht, 19, and the Siskins take on the Sugar Kings in the bestâ€"ofâ€"seven Midwestern Junior B Hockey finals, there‘ll be no player in either dressing room with as much to prove than Kleinknecht. The rest â€" as it is far too often said â€" is history. West has gone on to lead Elmira by scoring 109 points on the season and Fair and McPherson have chipped in with with 38 and 39 respectively. Smith had 53 points for Kitchener. Kleinknecht was forced to familiarize himself with Waterloo‘s defensive style and managed only four goals and 14 assists in 30 games. "I love it here in Waterloo and I only hope I can turn things around in the playoffs." So far, he has. Usually paired on the blueline with Jamie Pegg, Kleinknecht has been throwing around his 5‘11", 170 pound body with some regularity against Stratford Cullitons. He‘s beginning to resemble the rugged rearguard that was a menace to Waterloo last season. ‘"I‘m disappointed with the way I‘ve played this year but it‘s one of those things that I can‘t really put a finger on," said Kleinknecht in an interview . Paul Kleinknecht leans back in his chair, takes a deep breath and says nothing. Nothing controversial at least. "I think I should keep quiet until the series is over," said the softâ€" spoken Waterloo Siskins‘ defencemen. "But I certainly would love to put out Elmira, no question about that." Mark Bryson Chronicle Staff Jinxed??? Siskins‘ blueliner making the most of a trying season Paul Kleinknecht (Continued on page 39) HIâ€"LOW 100% ANTRONâ€"NYLON Mon.â€"Thurs. 9â€"5 Friday 9â€"9 669â€"3923 or 669â€"3933 Our Exclusive Sale Price Colour selection: earthtones, blue, grey and rose. Limited supply! WAREKOUSE S A LE Regular $39°9" sq. yd. PLUSH CARPET 100% Dupont Nylon Valued at $40.00 sq. yd. $2499 Luxurious 17 industrial Drive, Eimira Choose from: earthtone, grey and rose colourtones.