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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-12-22, Page 18WatZ. NiZM:4•Win-iii ,W -1:41.0•S ,WiitZ-c!eA•V hristmaz Orectings EXHIBITION HOCKEY Thursday, Dec. 23 8:00 p.m. HURON PARK Arena DOUG GALLOWAY Point Edward Easy Movers vs. LUCAN-ILDERTON JETS Langford Lumber and Clarke Drainage are Jet Supporters Here's wishing you a merry old-fashioned Christmas. And to you, warm thanks for your confidence and trust! It has been a pleasure to serve you. Snell Bros. Limited & Staff TO COMPETE IN MITE TOURNEY Exeter will be represented in the annual mite hockey tournament being held at the Exeter arena, Sunday and Monday. The local club is shown above. Back, left, coach Tony Mattucci, Kevin Parsons, Scott Newby, Bill Glover, Mike Veri, Scott Pincombe and coach Ron Horn. Centre, Dave Bell, Greg Prout, Allan Gaiser, Richard Helm and Tom Coates. Front, Ricky Mattucci, Peter Tuckey, Richard Lindenfield, Mike Taylor and Richard Fletcher. T-A photo Hawks catch fire, trounce Irish 9-0 Juniorliff Sunday Jam 2 2:00 p.m. 1\1\11J/M\ HOCKEYEXETER ARENA GERRY SMITH ba rbers GERRY RADER 364 Main St. — Exeter j 'Pao* OA Times-Advocate, December 22, 1971 FOR ALL GOOD. SPORTS Jets need quick late goals to preserve season record By ROSS Haugh Down to the wire Here we are down to our last sports column for the year 1971 and we would like to reminisce a bit over the year's activities and possibly look ahead at what could happen in 1972. Probably the most important happening in this immediate area was the large amount of participation in a multitude of sports by persons of all ages. Some may judge the success of a team or individual by the amount of championships they win, but it may be much better to recognize a sport that gives a lot of people the opportunity to participate especially in this day and age when most persons have an over abundance of leisure time and a need to get more exercise. The line of sports that gives individuals or groups a chance to play is growing each year. More people than ever seem to be participating in curling, darts, bowling, lawn bowling and golf. Although this year, snowmobiling is getting off to a slow start, this sport gives a good opportunity for persons of all ages to get out into the fresh air. The increased use of facilities at South Huron District High School is helping create interest in various sports activities. For the younger set, ballet and gymnastic classes are held in the high school gyms each Saturday morning. Badminton instruction is included in this year's night classes at the same school. The hockey season that is now well underway with minor-aged operations in Exeter, Huron Park, Lucan, Hensall and Grand Bend is providing more activity than ever before. At the same time, figure skating is reaching an all-time high in popularity. The Exeter figure skating club has a record high registration of more than 150 boys and girls. An added feature of this year's program is power skating being taught by pro Brad Loosely. Loosely has been highly successful in teaching power skating to the Detroit Red Wings and Port Huron Wings over the past couple of years and is giving local instruction on the art. Probably the biggest fault with most minor hockey players is their inability to skate properly. This power skating course is certainly a great help in giving the proper instruction to skaters of all ages. In team accomplishments, the highlights of the year would be the performances of the two Dashwood baseball teams, the Exeter Hawks in reaching the OHA "D" finals and the two WOSSA championships at South Huron District High School. The Dashwood achievement in winning two Ontario Baseball Association championships in one year is really something for a police village with a population of 400. The Tigers won the intermediate "D" title for the third time in four years and the juveniles won the provincial "D" title for the first time. At South Huron, the junior football Panthers recorded their third straight Huron-Perth Conference championship triumph. In taking an unprecedented third title, Doug Ellison's charges have completed 27 games without a defeat. The best performance in district hockey ranks was turned in by the Exeter Hawks as they came within one goal in the seventh and deciding game of winning the Ontario Junior "D" championship. The South Huron wrestling team with the same Doug Ellison at the controls won the Huron-Perth wrestling title. This season, the wrestlers are away to a flying start and appear to have a good chance at retaining their championships. In recent meets, they have defeated top WOSSA clubs, so a win for the South Huron grapplers in Western Ontario Secondary School competition is far from being a remote possibility. The top individual effort in any sport was turned in by youthful Kim Postill of Exeter. Kim won the Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association junior girls cross country championship. While this isn't in the prediction category we would like to ask Santa Claus for a bunch of eight-enders for our curling friends, perfect 450 games for the bowlers. Oh, well, we can dream can't we? Talking of the Hawks winning an Ontario championship certainly isn't a pipe dream. The way the youngsters have been playing the last couple of weeks, they seem to be well on the way. Don't you think so, Clare? We don't have the space to thank all the persons that have been of great assistance during the past year in providing us with information scores, score sheets and all the necessary data to keep our readers informed of all sporting activities. To all of these people, we would like to say a sincere "Thanks" for your fine co-operation and would hope this continues in the year to come. In closing, remembers if you can't Play a Sport, at least, BE ONE. A very Merry and Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all. r=rieavie:4511;u44)204,434.v.i:s.ww:go pi.i=r;"1,81:7;e0 int 114111 Our greetings ring out to all our cus- tomers. May your hopes all come true. /e cd eat 7)&0:dale to Serve oa TWO BARBERS • NO WAITING The Exeter Hawks moved a little closer to the first place Clinton Mustangs with two successive wins this week. The Mustangs continue in first place with a season point total of 21 points while the Hawks have moved into second spot only two points further back. The Exeter club is in good position with two games left in hand on the front running Clinton Club, The Hawks chalked up a 7-4 win over Mitchell Hawks on Exeter ice, Friday night and then travelled to Lucan Sunday af- ternoon and blanked the Irish juniors by a 9-0 score. Action for the Exeter Hawks will be very limited over the Christmas holidays. They travel to Tavistock on Tuesday, December 28 and are then idle until Friday, January 7 when they again play host to the Mit- chell Hawks. Hat trick performance Against the Irish Sunday af- The readers write Dear Sir: • In regard to your column "A Controversy" in the last issue of the T-A, December 9, most of your information is factual and correct but far from being complete. As stated, Eugene Glavin through geography is un- doubtedly the property of the Huron Park Minor Hockey Association. However, did you know that after mileage checks were made the Glavin family was approachedand asked to move their mailbox to the northwest corner of their property. This proved to no avail as the entire laneway would have to be moved to remain within the rules. Further to this, myself and Frank Funston, our president tried to assure the Exeter Association that when the time came we would do all in our power to persuadcEugene to play Jr, Hockey for the Exeter Hawks. As you well know we are very limited in numbers, particularly in the midget age group, As a result we are constantly outshot in every game. Now, if Eugene Glavin is going to improve, he will certainly get the necessary onslaught of rubber with which to improve his skills while playing for Huron Park. This gives an added bonus to the Hawks by having two,' not one but two, midget goaltenders developed at one time, rather than sharing duties in the Exeter Midget cage. Yourfactual information seems SHHL ternoon, Steve Murley scored once in each period for a hat trick to lead the Hawks in the on- slaught. The Exeter boys scored four goals in the first period and had little trouble in chalking up the lopsided victory. The Hawks had a good edge in territorial play as the shots on goal records would indicate, In the first two periods, Bruce Maslem in the Irish nets looked at 41 Exeter shots while his brother Gary who took over in the third period faced 18 shots, making a total of 59. John Hayter in recording his first shutout of the season for the Hawks was only tested on 23 occasions for a fairly quiet af- ternoon. The game was only four minutes old when Murley started his scoring on a pass from Larry Haugh. In quick succession, Jim Guenther, Ron Janke and Brian Campbell were successful with shots into the Lucan net. On each of the three goals, single assists were credited. to have cast shadows over the motives of our organization. You failed to point out that two boys living within Huron Park were playing hockey for Exeter. Since being claimed by our organization these two boys have preferred to retire rather than play for Huron Park. This cer- tainly seems to be a case of being brainwashed in Exeter. The only real problem is that if boys who wish to jump from one organization to the other; ie miss the Exeter Allstar Team in the first year bantam and wind up playing for Huron Park, then in the second year when they are better, they wish to return to Exeter. This is a problem, and these boys must stay with one oraganization be it Exeter or Huron Park. Possibly, an agreed upon geographical boundary may be the solution, Returning to Eugene Glavin; following the game of December 8 Eugene requested his release in order to play for the Jr, Hawks. It seems strange that they want him now, however, if Bob White wants him and will use him, he will have a release and we wish him and the hawks every suc- cess, Finally, shouldn't we realize that winning is ice but there is more to Minor Hockey than winning. Minor Hockey is a development of skills, making friendships, building character and citizenship, learning to lose Helping on the plays were Steve Murley, Bob Rowe and Ron Janke, respectively. Early in the second session, Campbell was back with his second goal of the afternoon on a play originated by Bob Rowe. The next two goals in the middle period came on three-way passing combinations. Brian Bestard finished off a play with Ron Janke and Shane McKinnon while Murley notched his second score of the day with help from Pete Glover and Larry Haugh. Bob Parsons continued his goal a game pace by scoring at the 39 second mark of the third period. Brian Campbell picked up an assist for his third point of the game. Murley finsihed off his hat trick performance with six minutes left in the game on an unassisted effort. The game, similar to theF last meeting of the two teams a week earlier in Exeter was cleanly played with a small amount of penalties. The Hawks picked up eight penalties, all minors while the Irish had one morecalled against them, but three were of the misconduct variety. Good second period Five goals in the second period with only one reply from the — Please turn to page 7A Tilts close in rec loop Competition was much closer in the two Exeter and district Rec hockey league games played Thursday night. The Bank Boys moved into a tie for first place with Newby Tire by downing the Tiremen by a score of 7-4 while the Juveniles and the Vikings played to a 2-2 draw. The Vikings are in third spot with three points while the Juveniles follow in the basement with the single point gained in their last outing. Fred Wells fired three goals to pace the Bank Boys scoring at- tack. Next in line with two points was Pete Mason while single goals were contributed by Don Campbell and Paul Mason. A two goal effort from Bob McDonald was best for Newby Tire. Checking in with one goal apiece were Jim Ewart and Ed Kerslake. Wayne Desjardine and Peter Zankoski were the goal getters for the Juveniles while Jim O'Toole and Ron Death replied for the Vikings. as well as win, and knowing yourself and your limitations. Sincerely, Bob Nadon The Lucan-Ilderton Jets continue their undefeated record in Ontario Hockey Association and exhibition play but they came mighty close Sunday to losing their fine reputation. In Ingersoll Sunday night, Dick Doughty scored two goals in the last minute and three seconds of play to give the Jets a 3.2 victory over the Ingersoll Marlands, Friday night at the Huron Park arena, the Lucan-Ilderton club had little trouble is disposing of Jim Ball Sheet Metal of London by a 12-2 score. The Jets will be back in action at the Huron Park arena tomorrow night, Thursday as they take on the Point Edward Easy Movers in their last start before Christmas, During the holidays, the Jets hit the road for two exhibition fames, They travel to Delhi on December 28 to meet the Delhi- Langton Combines and on December 30 it's a return game with the Point Edward Easy Movers. Sunday 'against Ingersoll the Jets were forced to play come from behind hockey the entire game. Brad McNiven scored the only goal of the first period to put the Marlands out in front, Athree-waypassing play put the Jets back on even terms at 6.27 of the second period. Bill White finished off a good passing effort with Jamie Robb and Don Urbshott. The score remained at 1-1 until the 17.55 mark of the closing session when Bob shot the Marlands out in front again. With defeat staring them in the face for the first time in many games, the Jets came alive with a bang. At 18.57 Dick Doughty finished off a three-way passing effort with Doug Galloway and Bill White to square the score. Only eight seconds remained on the clock when Doughty took a pass from defenceman Larry Willert and blasted a shot from the left boards into the top right hand corner of the net. Don Stewart in the nets for the winning Jets turned in an out- standing performance to keep his club in contention until the scoring machine started to operate. Playing manager Don Urbshott picked up a minor, misconduct and game misconduct penalty, late in the third period. Parkinson leads In the 12-2 win over Jim Ball Sheet Metal of London, Friday night, Walt Parkinson was the top Jet goal getter with a three goal performance. Five goals in each of the second and third periods enabled the Jets to hang up the fairly easy victory. Doug Galloway and Bill White minute when he connected on a solo effort. Jim Avery came right back to square the count for Mitchell. At 4.04, Bob Rowe scored his first of two goals on a pass from Pete Glover and the home ice Hawks were out in front to stay. Little more than a minute later Bob Parsons took a pass from Brian Campbell and popped the puck past Dan Cambelton in the Mitchell nets. The final two goals of the second session came on individual efforts. The unassisted goals were fired by Pete Glover and Bob Rowe. At 8.33 of the final frame, Steve Murley shot the Exeter club into a 7-2 lead, Pete Glover grabbed an assist on the successful scoring play. The final Mitchell goals came from the sticks of Art Strohm and Lloyd Pickering. Referees Jim Cressman and Bill Shaddick called a total of 18 penalties with the Exeter club taking down eleven. were able to get the puck into the Ingersoll net in the first period. Parkinson scored twice in the second session with single goals being notched by Steve Proctor, Ken Loft and Jamie Robb. In the third period, Walt Parkinson flashed the light once to complete his hat trick, Bill White notched his second of the night,Terry Bourne was in a two goal effort and Barry Baynham scored a single goal. John Makins scored both London goals, one each in the second and third periods. The Jet goal tending chores were shared with Lorne Daer handling the first two periods and Don Stewart finishing up in the third. 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