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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1956-11-22, Page 100 TfiViRSPAZ VOVD 413 PR 22, 19(4, nes olts L ace Lucan Youthful-"Homebrew" Team. r ext The 1956-$7 'Intorrnediate hock, ey season will start in Clinton on Wednesday 'evening with. Lucan Irish opposing Clinton Colts at the Lions Arena. Game time is set for 8,30 pm, Facing the powerful Irish 'will be the ,youngest group of players to wear the "blue and white" in Many a season, and it is expected that what they lack in experience they will 'more than make up in enthusiasm.- Harry "Cooney" MeEwan has taken over the coaching chore of the club and during the past week has been putting his men through some of the most strenuous prac- tice sessions ever seen on Clinton ice. Mixed (*reap The Clinton tenth is grouped with Mitchell, Lucan, Ilderton, Zurich and Goderith, and • of these teams only Clinton and GoderiCh resent Clinton This Year 'are "hornebreW4 clubs, the re- mainder have entered Intermediate "B",, New TIalforms The Colts this year will have new sweaters and matching pants. The only similarity between the "old look" and the new is the traditional blue and white. This year the sweaters will have a blue background with two broad white stripes across the bottom and two matching white stripes mid-way down the arms. On the shoulder will, be a patch of white that ex- tends down the arm. Setting the sweater off is a large shield-shaped crest which • has Clinton Colts in large letters emblazoned across the tall and bottom plus the pic- ture of a frisky colt and crossed hockey sticks. The back of the uniform has a large two-coloured ten-inch number, As one player remarked "if the sweater makes the team then the championship is ours." Colts first away game will be agaiwit Zurich Lumber Icings on Friday, November 30. Young Players ' Players wanking out with the club from last year's Colts that reached the• homebrew finals are John Hartley, Bob Ga.ron, Ron HU- gill, Don Strong, Jerry Holmes, Ken Lee, Jack Carter, Tom Col- quhaull, Malt Edgar, Murray Col- quhoun, and Don Denomme. New faces include Bev Hayes who play- ed last season with Goderich Jun- iors; Don Epps, Murray Taylor, Bert Clifford, Ray Rieman and Ray Anstett. Behind the scenes a hard work- ing executive is constantly operat- ing to assure perfect harmony and these men include Russel E. Hol- mes, president; R, D, "Dick" Fremiin, secretary; Laurie' Colqu- houn, treasurer; Hugh Ladd, equip- ment manager; Jack Scruton is travelling manager. Bert Gliddcn has • the big task of manager. 0 TOM COLQUHOUN With one full season with the intermediates Tom is expected to be the bruising defenceman of the Colts. He should make Don Dennomme's job a ,little easier. Tom can also get a muck needed goal now and again and was used on the forward line several times last' year, 's RAY ANSTETT To giVe local hockey fanS an idea of their team this year, here is some of the history •of the playerS who are worming Out at the local arena. DON Enzomivm_The goalten- der of the Colts. Don shared the netminding •duties with Bill Ger- man last season and with Bill play- ing with $eaforth, he now assum- es complete Charge of the puck stopping department,. JACK CARIII);R--will be playing his second year with the Colts on defence. Jack is always a hard worker and gives everything' he has, 'every turn an the ice, MURRAY COLQUHOUN — One of the top scorers last year, Mur- ray is expected to take up where• he left4‘off last season. He picked up 25 goals front his left wing pos- ition and he should make life in- teresting for opposing netminders this season. MATT EDGAR — One of the workman of the Colts, Malt will in all probability see his duties on defence this season, He is one of the(' veterans of the team and his leadership an the, ice will be a big factor in the team's success. JOBN HARTIM — John's im- provement last year was nothing short of sensational. He was third high in the scoring depart- ment and with his 'one year ex- perience should, be, the top centre- man on the team. GO COLTS 'GO DON STIl.O. One of the , cleanest'' players on the team,. Pon is 4.109. one of the highest .scor- ers. A real handy man to have, he can play on ;the forward line or defence. BOB GABON — This left hand shot who . plays right wing is a great crowd pleaser. He has an aggressive style and boast great speed. He counted' 15 goals and had 15 assists last season, . RON HUGILL — Ron came into his own during last season's play, offs. Great things .are expected. of him, both on offence and de- fence this year. KEN LEE One of the fastest skaters on the team "Chin.g" is at his best when .his team is short- harided, His last season's total of lrgoals has proved that he can put the puck in the net. RAY . HUMAN` ---Ray is .takithg another try at the ice game, after several seasons of inactivity. He is a teacher at CDCI, and coach of the Redmen. .DON EPPS _ Trying out on'tle, fence for the Colts after several years away from the game, Don is rapidly proving how serious he takes the game. When the, gets into shape he could prove to be a big help to the club. MURRAY TAYLOR—A: product of Clinton minor hockey," Murray is making a determined bikfor the Intermediate ranks for the first time. He shoots left and backs awn from none. BEY BOYES — The youngest player to try for the Colts. Bev. • has' played Miner hockey Jar all .the Clinton team. and has always be a star, Last season he was with Goderieh Juniors. If he can maintain his scoring ability in in-terme4iate ranks he' willthe a big help to his team. RAY ANSTETII — A new face in a Clinton uniform, Ray is shawl' ing that he is a real: speed-inech- ant in practice.. Ray . shoots left: JERRY HOLMES' ;The player most likely to succeed "Dan" Col- quhoun'as the team moral booster, Jerry should hold down a regUlar berth this season .and' with added confidence' could show the biggest improvement in the Colt -lineup, - BERT CT 'UFFORD Who, will probably play goal for the JuVen, iles this season. He is werking out with the Colts •and.will be their stib-goaltender. • SUPPORT the COLTS at every gime this year J.W.Counter Builders'*Supplies DON; mNolvaq4 Phone HU 2-9612 to the, CLINTON COLTS in the 1 9 6 - 5 7 Season. PROTECT YOUR FUTURE' WITH INSURANCE RON HUGILL K. (W. COLQUHOUN InSurance and Real Estate Royal 'Bank Building Phone HU 2-9747 104410411,0 ".• This Year's Colts Are A Young Fast Group Of All Local Boit's .m:sw ?"' GOod Luck Colts! BEST' WISHES and GOOD LUCK ,to the 4' _CLINTON "COLTS. 1956-57 WE'RE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY! DON'T FORGET . . . Clinton Bowling Alley that after-the-game snack should include some of our energy giving MILK or CREAM. Reg.. Cudmore, Proprietor CLINTON ,BODY and RADIATOR SHOP CARL COX, Prop. (right across from the arena) PHONE: HU 2-9531 Get It Today From . SHOW 'EM • YotTR, HEELS COLTS' GOING to the Game? CALL HU 2-901.2 CLINTON DAIR W.O.A.A. INTERMEDIATE HOCKEY "MATT" EDGAR McPHERSON BROS, "The Original Tune-up Shop" CLINTON CAB Opening Game PLUCAN "IRISH" AT CLINTON COLTS We Follow The Colts . . Do You . We take this opportunity of thanking all our customers for their patronage during the summer months . . . your loyal support has been most encouraging. CLINTON LIONS ARENA ED., NOV. 28 8,30 p.m. :sr Reg, ond boroihy BaU 1OI3 G.ARON Come Out anti Support Yourti e r omebrew T eam