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That sounds like the recipe for a rebuild. Instead, they are hanging with the Greater Ontario Hockey League heavyweights and rank as one of the most pleasant surprises in the Junior B loop.

“The team pretty much had a facelift,” said Jason Williams, the club’s skipper after spending several seasons in Strathroy. “We have 19 rookies, but I don’t pay attention to that. We watched a ton of video this summer and looked for players we’d be interested in. They’ve come in and done a good job and it’s a good atmosphere at practice.

“They’re getting along w

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