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Prior to this university season, Bishop attended the camp of the Chicago Black Hawks as a walk on. He played in an exhibition game against the St. Louis Blues where he allowed two goals in half a game, one on a deflection shot and the other on a rebound. "I intended on making the team this year, or even settle on makâ€" ing a farm team," Bishop said. "I thought I played well in the game in St. Louis. When I first got in net, I thought that my first few shots would come from the blueline, but my defensemen‘s The 6â€"foot, 175 lbs. economics student has glayed major A hockâ€" ey in Kitcherier, London and Belleville and was a fifthâ€"round draft pick by the Boston Bruins in 1983 while playing for the Lonâ€" don Spitfires. Pete Cudhea Chronicle Staff At the age of 24, Unversity of Waterloo Warrior goaltender Mike Bishop of Waterloo still has visions of playing in the National Hockey League. Bishop, second in the west division of the Ontario University Athletic Association with a 2.44 goalsâ€"againstâ€"average, is having his best year ever between the posts and wants another shot at an NHL club. He was an allâ€"Canadian interuâ€" niversity goaltender in 1988â€"89 and was the Canadian Interuâ€" niversity Athletic Union rookie of the year. 435 Conestoga Rd. Waterloo OIL SHIELD * Superior rust protection since 1979 * Penetrates into all rust prone areas * Proven process, professionally applied * Contains no acids or impurities * Lifetime warranties "Our customers recommend us to their friends." 886â€"3881 antiâ€"rust Warrior goaltender Mike Bishop has proâ€"visions even at age 24 NHL bound? coul mt is ol lnk iess However, dispite how well he felt he played, Hawks‘ general manager Bob Pulford saw diffeâ€" rent and sent Bishop packing to the minor leagues without a contract. ‘"The next day I realized that I, along with half the team, was shot was blocked by Brett Hull (Blue‘s forward) which gave him a breakaway. I stopped the shot which got a round of applause from the crowd. Mebareit i loas t in eiange mpere ‘"What a way to break into the Nothing held back, all reasonable offers accepted, hurry for best selection, some items one of a kind * Furniture for every room in your home. * Sklar * Kroehler * Shermag * Super Style +Ct uen Sia ns ie Apraintite issc OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10â€"6; Thurs. & Fri. till 9 p.m.; Sat. till 5 p.m. 1| Mike Bishop dohnstone Furniture‘s ANNUAL STORE WIDE WALL TO WALL FLOOR TO CEILING Save on fine furniture by THIS IS IT! + ] § 1 ‘"McKee really is a technical type of coach. He knows the game inside out and takes a very defensive approach to the game." The Warrior defence, headed by In the final week of OUAA play Warriors, ranked seventh in Caâ€" nada, defeated the secondâ€"ranked York Yeomen 5â€"1, yet failed to move up in the national rankings. That has Bishop, along with coach Don McKee a little mystiâ€" fied, but doesn‘t let the rankings bother him. With Bishop between the posts the Warriors had an excellent preâ€"season winning every game including the Warrior Invitationâ€" al, where they defeated Toronto 5â€"2 in the final, followed by a 5â€"1 championship win over Western Mustangs a week later in the Mustang Classic in London. * Lanark _ * Magnussen * and others Ironically, Bishop was not shaâ€" ken by the raw deal offered to him by the Black Hawk organization and returned to the UW and picked up where he left off. Bishop,.in his final year at UW, could have sat it out in the minors, waiting for his big break, not knowing if it was ever going to come along. Bishop also faced the possibility of losing his year at the university if he stayed too long in the minors, where there were no guarentees. going down to the minors. It was a devastating feeling. I knew I g}:yed _so well, yet this was ppening." (Continued on Page 36) New Hamburg Kitchener Tavistock 662â€"1644 893â€"7008 _ 655â€"2377 Before you vacation this winter â€" be sure your credit and bank cards are insured! Marilyn Dusky will be happy to take the time to discover your needs and answer your questions It Makes Sense Founded in 1880, we‘re still working hard to be YOUR insurance agency jOSSsLILN INSUR ANCE BROKERS Nick‘s COZR°NE® WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1990 â€" PAGE 35 Waterloo Siskins vs Kitchener Dutchmen KIDDIES NIGHT 12 and UNDER ADMITTED FREE DRAW PRIZES Sponsored by Lakeshore Optimist Solve Your Taxing Problems With Waterloo Chronicle‘s ‘"‘Tax Time Directory‘"‘ SUNDAY, January 14th Chronicle FRIDAY, January 12th Waterioo Siskins vs Guelph HOT DOG NIGHT FREE HOT DOGS FOR ALL With this helpful directory you‘ll have all the information you need for a worryâ€"free tax season Don‘t be frustrated by confusing tax laws anymore â€" this directory will give you the names or area professionals ready to help you prepare your taxes. Check out the directory starting Jan. 17/90 in the classified section. CALL 894â€"3377 Marilyn Dusky he insurance people you‘ll hate less