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Compfeiz Bike & Skate Store Warriors look to reload not rebuild in Yates Cup title defense Local teams promise a Yates Cup rematch ile the naysayers don‘t give Chris Triantafilou and his defending Yates Cup chamâ€" pion University of Waterloo Warriors a chance of repeatâ€" ing, the thirdâ€"year head coach is telling his team the same thing he tells them every year â€" get ready for a 12â€"game season. "I â€" think that‘s really helped this program," said Triantafilou. "We don‘t just think about eight games and making the playofts "We count on coaching 12 games, and we‘re prepared to do that." â€" That 12th game would be the Warriors‘ first visit to the Vanier Cup after knocking on the door three of the last four m ons A ues And some might suggest The Warriors replaced that would be a stretch for a _ him with an unheralded tailâ€" team that lost two of its most â€" back named Mike Bradley explosive players on the â€" who ran for 1,147 yards the offensive and defensive sides _ next season and returns to of the ball â€" quarterback â€" the Warriors this season as Ryan Wilkinson and defenâ€" the OUA conference‘s top sive back Jason Tibbits. running threat. Local NHL prospects go head to head Peter Reynolds patrols the blueline for the rookie Leats Looking for a new or preâ€"owned BMW? â€" By Bos VRBANAC Chronicle Staff 2 MCPhail‘s 98 King Street, North 886â€"4340 485 King St. N. WATERLOO, ON (519) 885â€"5090 But Triantafilou said the strength of the Warriors proâ€" gram is that there is always someone ready to step up and fill the void of a departed player. That was the case when the program lost Jarret Smith, who set the record of the most yards rushing in a seaâ€" son in the OUA with 1,275 yards, in 1997. Chris Triantafilou Opposing teams will see a lot of the "Minden Missile" again this year as the Warriors break in a new quarterback _ to _ replace Wilkinson. Three players were vying for the position in training camp, with secondâ€"year man Jordie Holton doing the best job of running the Wartiors vaunted tripleâ€"option offense so far. On the defensive side of the ball, St. David‘s grad John Sullivan has turned some heads at training camp, and could potentially be the bigâ€" play _ replacement _ the Warriors need to fill the departed Tibbits‘ shoes. "He doesn‘t back off," said Triantafilou, of his freshman safety. "He‘s going to whack you, and I think he‘s going to be fun to watch." Triantafilou expects his whole defence to take a step forward <and continue to make the big plays that proâ€" pelled them through the playoffs. _ The Warriors begin their title defence at home this Saturday against McMaster. was a tale of two players I:u.mring the same number 5 Sunday night at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. patrolling the blueline for the rookie Leafs, trying to build on the â€" successful camp he enjoyed last year with the junior "Buds." _ The _ other, _ Brandon ;é:fip with the New York Rangers‘ rookie team, and tryâ€" ing to leave an impression at The last time the two playâ€" ers met on the ice was when they played for the same minor midget team in the Waterloo Minor Hockey Association. SPORTS By Bos VRBANAC Hawks work to forget mistakes of the past in pursuit of Yates Cup year and replaced it with a litâ€" tle more of a grounded approach. â€" Hawks adjusted their highâ€"flyâ€" ing, passâ€"first philosophy last That was made easy when tailback Justin Praamsma had a breakout year and led the conference with the highest rushing average of any runâ€" Laurier‘s topâ€"ranked defence, earmed the Hawks a berth as the favourite in the Yates Cup finals against their crossâ€"town rivals from Waterloo. However, mistakes killed the Hawks on the turf at University Stadium as they watched Waterloo roll to a 32â€" h. grads met again Sunday night Friday night, but he also said he ready to go on an extended fiveâ€"onâ€"three _ hoped he wouldn‘t never have camp starts, powerplay in the Leafs‘ zone. to take it off. Reynold Dietrich missed on two gloâ€" L the outsts rious chances, with Reynolds ' ': showed at providing just enough of a disâ€" ’ ’; _ camp playi traction to keep the puck out of % a *4 situation for the net. Te . His lead * Ap mc bre matched programs, and evenâ€" ly matched teams," said Zmich. "They didn‘t make Those mistakes were still fresh on the mind of Hawk‘s head coach Rick Zmich last week at training camp. ‘The rookie Leafs went on to win the game 4â€"3 in the last minute of play. . _ Although Dietrich was disâ€" appointed with the result, theres no doubt hes left an impression on the Rangers with his speed and skill. The former St. Lawrence College standout scored two goals'mhisfilstpmewimthe "Blueshitts" against Buffalo, and saw a lot of quality ice time on the power play and penalty kill against the Leafs Dietrich admitted he was a litle nervous putting on the Rangers jersey the first time The Wilffid Laurier Golden "It and This year‘s goal is to play mistakeâ€"free football as the Hawk‘s look to win their first Yates Cup since 1991. And to do that the Hawks will put a lot of focus back on the running game with the return of Praamsma for his A hardâ€"pounding ground game, with perhaps the most aggressive defence in the conâ€" ference, means the Hawks will shift the pressure to their opponents this season. "We just have to go out there and block and tackle," said Zmich. "When we have the football we‘ll keep it, and when _ they‘ve _ got _ it "From the first night it just want to wear all the time," said the 21 â€"yearâ€"old. Dietrich said the rookie tournament also gave him the game legs he needed when he heads off to the big camp later week."Hopefully I‘ll be Brandon Dietrich Rick Zmich ~ ~~aag e Monoâ€"Fn 10â€"8; he Discovery Never Ends 511 9.6; Sun 11â€"6 181 King St. S., Waterloo ssaa0a6r0e sae 20404 44e 44 www.bâ€"kmotors.com Talbot retums as a bigâ€"play also has another year of seaâ€" soning, after being the second ranked passer in the OUA last On defence, the Hawks lose Alan Ruby to graduation but get back allâ€"stars Donnie Ruiz in the defensive backfield and Kojo Millington, Eric Swab on the defensive line. The defensive line is also bolstered by the transfer of former Manitoba â€" Bisons defensive _ tackle _ Matt Kruchak, the Canada West rookie of the year in 1998. The Hawks hope to use that experience to power another extended playoff run. "Hopefully the experience we gained last year is someâ€" thing we can learn from," said _ The Golden Hawks open the season on the road this §atu!day against the Guelph Gryphons.whofinishedomof last year‘s playoff race. ready to go when the main camp starts," he said. Reynolds also continued the outstanding play he showed at last year‘s rookie camp playing in every critical situation for the Leafs. Reynolds said he also feels a little more comfortable at this year‘s camp. "It‘s still nerveâ€" racking when you see those Leafs sweaters hanging up, but I just come out here each day and work as hard as I can," said the 19â€"yearâ€"old. His leadership was rewardâ€" ed with the captaincy of this year‘s rookie squad. Reynolds said he didn‘t mind the pressure, or the expectations put on him. "They are expecting a lot out of me, but I just think it brings the best out in me," said Reynolds. "It‘s an honour and a priviledge to wear it." 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