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Page 14 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ March 8,2006 durhamregion.com Biduke is thinking big From page 10 Generals winger hopes to be a major contributor for- Oshawa next season BY BRIAN MCNAIR Staff Editor OSHAWA -- Jesse Biduke is proving to be quite the opportunist. Not only does he take advantage of most of his scoring chances by burying the puck, but he has also stepped admirably admirably into prominent roles when asked to by the Oshawa Generals this season. Struggling through injuries and inconsistency inconsistency for much of his first two seasons, seasons, the Whitby native was finally elevated to a top line after the Christmas Christmas break when rookies John Tavares and Dale Mitchell left for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. He responded with a two-point effort on Dec. 28 and his first hat trick on New Year's day, setting the stage for his best month yet in the league: eight goals and 13 points in 12 January'games. St'.y Although he cooled off in February, Biduke has once again stepped up of late and played well in. the absence of injured Brett MacLean, picking up four points in three games this past weekend. weekend. Biduke notched a pair of goals in regulation regulation and the winner in a shootout in a 4-3 victory in Belleville Saturday, then had an assist and threatened for more in a 4-3 home-ice loss to the Sudbury Wolves Sunday. It has coach Randy Ladou- ceur wondering how good the . 6-foot-1,200-pound left winger winger can be in his third" season. "He's certainly got us thinking thinking now. If lie's able to put up those numbers, there's always room for a guy who can do that," Ladouceur says of Biduke, the team's second round pick in 2004. "I've always seen something in Jesse," adds the coach. "He's got some great offensive gifts. He's got real good hands, he knows where to go on the ice in the offensive zone. The .knock on Jesse has been, nothing against him, he's not the greatest skater. That being said, I've seen some players in the Jesse Biduke National Hockey League that haven't been the greatest skaters, but have been guys who just know where to' go. Jesse's Jesse's kind of like that." Biduke certainly doesn't lack confidence. confidence. He recognizes the need to work, on his skating and strength, but believes he can be a 50-goal scorer in the OHL next season. "I think if I put a lot of pressure and have high standards, it's going to push me further and further to be a better player," says Biduke, who also hopes to be drafted by an NHL team this summer. "I definitely want a bigger role next year. I want to be on the top line. I want to be the go-to guy, the star player. Hopefully I can do that." The Generals (16-42-3-1) are now three points back of the Sarnia Sting (17-40-2-3) in the league's basement. basement. There are six games remaining in the season, including Thursday in Toronto and home dates Friday (7:35 p.m.) against Peterborough and Sunday (6:05 p.m.) against Belleville. \ , . . . -, 'if} ■ , ■ -, ■ !■ ! '•'I/' MILY DURING MARCH BREAK? « ' i * . lit. % DARLINGTON NUCLEAR for great family fun. There is something for everyone! Children must be accompanied by an adult. MONDAYMARCH 13, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Signs of Spring-FREE Darlington Waterfront Trail WINDREACH FARM DARLINGTON NUCLEAR INFORMATION CENTRE Dress warmly. Explore the-trails looking for signs of spring. Nature activities with Friends of Second Marsh. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Yummy treats around the campfire. ■. •; TUESDAY MARCH 14 & THURSDAY MARCH 16,10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fun on the Farm WindReach Farm ~ Enjoy a day on the farm with your family. Walk along the nature paths, meet the animals, visit the stables and farm museum, make a craft with Friends of Second Marsh, enjoy a wagon ride and much more. Dress warmly. 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