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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-02-14, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013. North Huron Trail Grooming Inc. Welcomes You! Thank you all Landowners. Permit Vendors: LH Jenkins, Edward Fuels - Clinton and Goderich, Howson & Howson, Blyth Corner Café, Radford Farm Equipment, Harold’s Shell Service, Middegaal Sports, Vincent Farm Equipment, John Hardy, Auburn Grill, DK Small Engine, Lake Huron Chrysler, Albion Hotel, Lucknow Co-op and Argyle Marine February 16, 2013 Registration from 9 am - noon at the Londesborough Hall Breakfast served 9 am - Noon REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 SportsIronmen’s season ends with three straight losses Suffering three straight defeats, including a pair of 4-0 shutouts, the Wingham Ironmen fell to the Mount Forest Patriots, four games to two, in their Western Junior C Hockey League quarterfinal series. Mount Forest evened the series at two games apiece on Feb. 6, at the Mount Forest and District Community Centre by scoring a 4-0 decision over the Ironmen. The Patriots did all the scoring in the first period as Trevor Hughson, Doug Ardis, Ben Davis and Dylan Huffman found the range behind Wingham netminder Keegan Woodman. Mount Forest outshot the Ironmen 49-46 and the Ironmen were 0-5 on the power play. Game five was scheduled for the North Huron Wescast Community Complex last Friday, but was cancelled due to the weather. The fifth game of the series was then played last Saturday in Mount Forest, with the Patriots scoring a 3- 2 decision to take a three-games-to- two lead in the best-four-of-seven series. The teams were tied at one after 20 minutes of play and the score remained the same until the third period. Nathan Woodard opened the scoring for the Patriots, with Darren Kerr netting the equalizer with an unassisted marker. Travis Donaldson sandwiched a goal between Cody Wright and Ben Davis of the Patriots. Aaron Armstrong and Brett Brophy assisted on Donaldson’s goal. The Ironmen outshot the Patriots 38-31 and were 1-5 on the power play. Playing at home Sunday evening, in a must win situation, the Ironmen were shut out by the Patriots, 4-0. The teams were deadlocked in a scoreless draw after the opening period, with Mount Forest taking a 2-0 lead in the second frame. The Patriots added two more goals in the third stanza. Scoring for the Patriots were Dean Nixon, Cody Wright, Dave Culliton and Trevor Huffman. Ben Davis had three assists and Culliton helped out on two other goals. Wingham outshot Mount Forest 33-26 and the Ironmen were 0-3 on the power play. Coach Russ Sutton said the key to Mount Forest’s success was their taking away the speed of the Wingham players. “They took our speed away from us and any scoring opportunities,” he said. “They trapped us up in the neutral zone and it made it hard for us to even get out of our end zone.” He said they had good defensive zone coverage in their end, but Mount Forest made it hard to get to their zone. “They would slow us right up,” said Sutton. “They took our speed away, which is our asset and when we finally did get in there they kept us to the outside and the shots were limited.” “They did all the little things right. They battled hard and in the end they came out on top,”said the coach. According to Sutton, Mount Forest received solid goaltending from Luke Bierworth. “He came up big for them and in the end result, they won the series,” he said. Secondary scoring, or the lack of it, was a downfall of the Ironmen. “We couldn’t get that depth down there and couldn’t get the guys to touch the back of the net at all, so, that’s the way it goes,” he said. The coach said he was very disappointed in the outcome of both the game and the series. “No one likes to lose, but at the same time, they [Mount Forest]) worked a little bit [harder] to earn their series win,” said Sutton. “All the best to Mount Forest, and good luck to them in their next series.” Netminder Keegan Woodman said the bounces were not going the Ironmen’s way. “We tried hard, but we didn’t come out on top,” he said. “It was a successful year, I think, we had a lot of fun and I know the boys did too.” He said Mount Forest was able to capitalize on their chances. The Ironmen awards banquet is tentatively set for Saturday, April 6 at the Knights of Columbus Centre in the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. By Jim Brown The Citizen One last gasp The Wingham Ironmen, despite the leadership of league-leading Captain Aaron Armstrong, shown here setting up for a shot on net, weren’t able to get past the Mount Forest Patriots and, in three straight losses, were eliminated from the Junior ‘C’ playoffs. (Jim Brown photo) AA Lightning win round one In round one of their Lower Lakes West Division Playoffs, the Saugeen Maitland Midget AA won both halves of a double-header Saturday in Teeswater, taking the series. In the first game, the Bolts came out flying, winning the game 5-2. Scoring for the Lightning was Ashlee Lawrence with two, while Lexi Smith, Courtney Surridge and Jamie Simpson added singles. Earning assists were Maddie Duncan (2), Miranda Lantz (2), Kelly Gribbons (2), Jordyn Sholdice, Cassidy Colhoun, Kailyn Soers and Dawn Pletsch. After a break for some lunch, the Bolts hit the ice again, winning 3-2. Wildcats made it interesting in the end, pulling their goaltender for an extra attacker and coming close to tying the game. However, the Lightning held tight avoiding returning to Windsor for a final match. Scoring for the Lightning in the twilight half of the double- header were Tori Terpstra, Gribbons and Surridge. Assists were tallied by Harley Westman, Smith, Colhoun, Terpstra and Gribbons. The Bolts will face either Bluewater or Chatham in the next round which in two weeks. Next weekend the Lightning will compete against five of the top ranked Midget aged girls’ teams in the country at the Sudbury Snowflake Challenge. For schedule and results see the Lightning website: www.saugeen maitlandlightning.com Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey will be hosting a Sledge Hockey Game and Fun Night Saturday, February 16 at the Brussels Morris Grey Arena Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Entry fee will be a donation at the door Check out the silent auction table Food and refreshments will be available upstairs. Come out and watch Steve McCutcheon & Doug McArter of Brussels, Corbin Smith of Monkton & Jason Ryan formerly of Seaforth, and the KW Sidewinders vs Markham Islanders Game starts at 6:30 p.m. Blyth and Brussels Oldtimers will be helping George Langlois achieve his goal of playing one more hockey game. Way to go George! Ice cost for this event has been generously donated by the Brussels Optimist Club.