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This is his At the half-way point ofthe sea “This league is just so tight,” tures Waterloo's Chase Campbell. j Hanlon, of course. has seen second time in the big game and son, the Siskins find themselves in said Mroczkowski. “Anyone can Kyle Betts and goalie Evgeny Kise- more ice time since the departure he knows just how intense it can a very similar situation as last year, win on any night." lev. starts at 5 p.m. '? of Ryan Taylor and Evan Buehler, get. The defending Cherrey Cup The Kitchener Dutchmen send The all-star game starts at 1:30 1 two major offensive threats on last “it's definitely not like profes- champions are tied for third place forwards Mitchell Smith and lorâ€" pm, J‘. year‘s team. sional sports,” said Mroczkowski, in the midwestern conference with dan Delaurier, along with defence Tickets are available at the 5 Troy lajeunesse. another prolif- who also graduated his way the Stratford Cullitons man Kyle FJlis to the game. 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