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Rangers hope to set record for OHL draftees in one season continued from p.33 to win everything at this high level of hockey. You need some players to be brought in," Spencer adds. "But it's still special that we have this core group of guys who have been here since minor atom... There are still quite a few Oakville players." cording to Harvey, is 15. Spencer is projected to be the highest-ever Rangers player selected in the OHL draft. If that happens, he says it will mean a lot to him. "I think it's something that's real important. I know there have been guys now at the next level who started in Oakville but moved to the GTHL," Spencer says. "To be on an OMHA team that had a great deal of success and now I get to represent Oakville... just representing my home town is something special." So, too, is leaving a legacy behind -- no matter what some people may think of it, Harvey says. "I'm a big believer in Oakville hockey, and I know this year maybe we did go a little overboard in being focused on the end goal," says Harvey. "Right now... people might remember us as the team who had guys come in. But until it's done again, we'll be the only Oakville team with its name on the OHL Cup. That's a pretty significant thing." -- Other members of the minor midget AAA Rangers are Brendan McGlynn, Anthony Baxter, Kyle Capobianco, Troy Henley, Blake LeVarno, Zack Dybowski,Brett McKenzie and Cole Buchan. Bruce Robertson also coaches the team. 35 | Wednesday, March 20, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com OHL draft approaching The addition of imports was also intended to prevent Oakville players from leaving the team for the GTHL. Now, with the April 6 OHL priority selection rapidly approaching, Rangers jerseys figures to be prominent on the draft podium. Harvey believes as many as 14 Rangers players might have their names called by OHL clubs. The MOHA record for OHL draftees in one season is nine (the 1986 birth year), but none of those nine were first-round picks. The all-time record for any centre, ac- DOLLAR GREAT BUYS! This 2004 article in the Oakville Beaver motivated Duncan Harvey to build Oakville's class of 1997-born hockey players into the province's top minor midget program this season. DAYS! from and up, per m or unit! AND... 3 DAYS ONLY THUR.-SAT., MARCH 21-23 our regular prices on almost anything else not already on sale! Not a Member? Join and save more! 50% Off MEMBERS SAVE MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BL. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! www.fabricland.ca Sale in effect March 2-24/13, on selected merchandise. Most items available in all stores. Look for the red sale tags. See flyer for full details! Call Alycia at 905-845-3824 ext. 278 ahowe@oakvillebeaver.com ATTENTION HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION PAINTING ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL ROOFERS: THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Inter-Can Painting Inc. · Plaster Repair · Stucco · Interior/Exterior · Personalized Service · Free Estimate Hubert Klein (owner) PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS Renovations/Additions Interior/Exterior Drywall speciality/Taping Kitchens/bathrooms/basements/fences/ patios Electrical/plumbing/carpentry/tiling Remodel a kitchen/bathroom/basement Custom building experience brings added touch to all BIG and SMALL jobs PAINTING & WALLPAPERING PROFESSIONAL CARPENTERS: THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Royal DECORATING LTD. SERVING OAKVILLE SINCE 1963 Over 30 Years In Business 289-337-1171 cell 905-467-1589 jchartrand12@cogeco.ca (905) 469-0092 1426 Wallace Rd. #3, Oakville · RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST · INTERIOR & EXTERIOR · CUSTOM COLOUR MIXING · RESTORATIONS · PLASTER REPAIRS & TEXTURING QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN COMPLETE PAINTING & WALLPAPERING SERVICE Start Your New Year With A Fresh Marketing Plan! Call Alycia Today! DECORATING & COLOUR CONSULTANTS (905) 827-5584 ALVIN T. JONES