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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-05-11, Page 17Outshoot opposition Run out of time Times-Advocate, May IL 1970 Ppfl* 17 “We weren’t beaten, we just ran out of time!” That was the comment of coach Ron Bogart after the Exeter Hawks were defeated 3-2 in* Lakefield Friday night in the deciding game of the OHA junior “D” final. While the Hawks out­ played the Chiefs with a 38- 31 margin in shots on goal, they couldn’t get a last-ditch rally going soon enough to come up with the equalizer. They fell behind by a 3-1 count early in the third period and Ken Pinder final­ ly whittled the lead to one goal when he batted a puck into the cage with 11 seconds remaining and with goalie Scott McNair on the bench. . The Hawks again manag­ ed to work the puck into the Lakefield zone for one more shot, but couldn’t get the puck tied up for another faceoff before the final buzzer .sounded and ended their hopes for a second con­ secutive Ontario title. After congratulating the Chiefs, the Hawks filed quietly into their dressing room, obviously downhearted over the loss. “You never lose if you give it your best,” com­ mented Brion Penhale, one of the Hawks who watched from the sidelines. "Good comment, Penhale,” replied Pinder. _ “We beat ourselves,” Bogart repeated as he walk­ ed about the room con­ gratulating the players for their efforts. He said the 2-1 loss suffered at home in the fourth game of the series was the one which had really done the most damage to the team’s chances of repeating as champions. The Hawks came up flat for that tilt and lacked their usual hustle and the loss put them into the position of having to win two games in Lakefield. They won the fifth game there, and after winning the sixth at home by an 8-5 count on Wednesday, just fell short in turning the trick. Penalties costly Although the Hawks pick­ penalty than the deciding game, their penalties proved more costly as the new champs scored all three goals on power plays. They started out strongly in the first period and finally dented the twine at the 11:31 mark and they were never headed. It was the only goal of the first period as McNair turned aside 15 shots, three of which were from point-* blank range. Jim Gillam was also per­ forming some heroics at the other end of the ice, although he had lady luck riding with him as well. Dave Bogart and Ken Pinder both bounced pucks off goal posts, while the goalie lost the puck on two occasions, but none of the Hawks could reach it in time to put it into the open net. The Chiefs upped the count to 2-0 at the 6:36 mark of the second on another power play as Paul Graham batted a puck between McNair’s feet, despite the fact defenceman Phil Knight appeared to have him amply covered in front of the net. The Hawks then came to life and mounted a strong offensive attack, their best chance coming midway through the period when they enjoyed a two-man ad­ vantage for a minute and a half, but they just couldn’t find the range on their barrage of shots. Randy Fisher finally managed to get them on the scoreboard at the 14:29 mark when he blasted a slap shot from the point into the top corner while the sides were even. Matt Muller and Brian Taylor picked up the assists. Exeter out-shot the Chiefs by a 17-7 margin in the mid­ dle frame. In the third, they con­ tinued to press but the Chiefs got the big break when they potted their third tally at the 6:46 mark on another power play. The puck was flipped high into the air and Bob Smith’s reach proved a little longer than Randy Fisher’s as he batted the puck to the ice and then drilled a high shot into the cage behind McNair. Pinder’s goal whittled the count, but that was as close as the Hawks could come, although they just missed by fractions of an inch on a cou­ ple of efforts. Come from behind In Wednesday’s game at the rec centre, the Hawks battled back twice from two-goal deficits enroute to their 8-5 triumph that forced the seventh game. Lakefield scored twice in the first five minutes, only to have Jamie Caldwell and Fred Mommersteeg come back to even the count before the end of the period. The Chiefs then moved ahead 4-2 after six minutes in the second, with Matt Muller and Caldwell evening the count before Ken Pinder gave them their first lead at the 12:50 mark. John VanGerwen added one early in the third to make it 6-4 and after Lakefield pulled to within one, VanGerwen came back with his second and Pinder added the clincher with three minutes left in the game. VanGerwen efoded up as the top point-getter with two goals and three assists, while Pinder had two assists with his two goals and Caldwell had one with his pair of tallies. Also picking up two assists were Phil Knight and Randy Fisher, while helping out on one goal each were Brian Taylor, Matt Muller and Fred Mommersteeg. Exeter out-shot the Chiefs by a 47-25 margin. They also headed the penalty parade by a 6-5 tally. SERIES NOTES - John VanGerwen had three teeth knocked off at the gum level and lost another entirely when he was hit by a high stick with about one and a half minutes left in Friday’s final game. He was assisted by Dr. David Turner, Grand Bend, who has a cottage in the Peterborough area and was at the game. Dr. Turner took the injured player to a friend’s dental clinic where the pair worked on him for over two hours. Dr. Turner then drove him back to Ex­ eter on Saturday. . .. Four members of the Hawks will graduate this year, Brian Taylor, Brion Penhale, Jim Ferguson and Matt Muller.... the Hawks ban­ quet will be held May 24 and fans are invited. Tickets may be secured from Ron Bogart, Shirley Pratt or Bill Batten. . . . Over 200 fans made the trip to Lakefield to cheer the Hawks on in their final game and the arena was filled with noise throughout the contest. . . . the team members were guests at a minor hockey dance at the rec centre on Saturday and received a standing ovation after being introduced by coach Bogart. INJURED — Hawks forward John VanGerwen is assisted from the ice after losing four teeth with only a minute and a half left in Friday's game in Lakefield. Helping him from the ice are trainer Bob Drummond and Matt Muller. Staff photo ed up one less the Chiefs in STOPPED HIM — Fred Mommersteeg, who labored through the playoffs with a back injury, had that situation aggravated in Wednesday's game when he was dumped ( while moving in on the net. Staff photo & North Lambton Since 1873 Home soccer season for Exeter starts Sunday The Exeter Centennials will be entertaining Taxan­ dria Sunday afternoon in BIG SAVE — Scott McNair sprawls to the ice after making a key save in Wednesday's contest at the rec centre. The puck was deflected into the corner away from the cruising Chiefs player. Other Hawks in the'photo are Randy Fisher (5) and Jamie Caldwell. Staff photo their first home game of the Ausable district soccer league season. The game will be played at the Canners field at 2 p.m. The Centennials got off on ;. the fight foot Sunday with a 1-0 win over Nairn. Most of the Nairn players were on last year’s champion Ailsa Craig club. Other teamsinvolved in the league are Forest, West Williams, Grand Bend, St. Pauls and Lucan. The balance of the schedule is as follows. All games will start at 2 p.m. unless noted otherwise. MAY 14'Grand Bend at West Williams Forest at St. Pauls Nairn at Lucan Taxandria at Exeter 21 - Lucan at Forest Exeter at Grand Bend West Williams at Taxan­ dria St. Pauls at Nairn 28 - Nairn at West Williams ’ Taxandria at St. Pauls Grand Bend at Lucan Forest at Exeter A j o h n S t EXETER PHARMACY MAIN STREET Mcknights [men's] lWEAR I T Yes, we have relocated ... and are open & ready to serve you better in the up to date fashions of today. t — Jamie Caldwell (12) looks over his ng this goal against the Lakefield Chiefs. HITS THE MARK shoulder after scoring this goal against Behind the net is Brian Taylor, who drew an assist on the Staff photo JUNE 4 -St. Pauls at West Williams Exeter at Lucan 6 p.m. Grand Bend at Nairn 6 p.m. ‘ Forest at Taxandria 11- Nairn at Forest Taxandria at Grand Bend West Williams at Exeter Lucan at St. Pauls 18 - Grand Berid at Forest Taxandria at Nairn p.m. Lucan at West Williams St. Pauls at Exeter JULY 16 - Forest at West Williams Grand Bend at St. Pauls Taxandria at Lucan 6 p.m. Nairn at Exeter 23 - West Williams at Grand Bend St. Pauls at Forest Lucan at Nairn 6 p.m. Exeter at Taxandria 30 - Forest at Lucan 6p.m. Grand Bend at Exeter Taxandria at West Williams Nairn at St. Pauls AUGUST 13 - West Williams at Nairn 6 p.m. St. Pauls at Taxandria Lucan at Grand Bend Exeter at Forest - West Williams at Pauls Lucan at Exeter Nairn at Grand Bend Taxandria at Forest 27 - Forest at Nairn 6 p.m. Grand Bend at Taxan­ dria Exeter at West Williams St. Pauls at Lucan 6 p.m. SEPTEMBER 10 - Forest at Grand Bend Nairn at Taxandria West Williams at Lucan 6 p.m. Exeter at St. Pauls st. imes - Serving South Huron, North Middlesex SECOND SECTION GOOD SEASON — The Exeter Hawks, who won their second straight Western Junior "D" league trophy, fell only two goals short in winning their second straight OHA title in Lakefield, Friday. Team members in the back, from the left: trainer Bob Drummond, Brad Taylor, Jamie Caldwell, Randy Parsons, coach Ron Bogart, Brian Mercer, Dave Kinsman, Don McKellar and manager Fred Mommersteeg. Middle: Randy Fisher, Steve Jennison, Phil Knight, Fred Mommersteeg, Ken Pinder, John VanGerwen, Ron Bilcke and Dave Bogart. Front: Randy Lovie, Matt Muller, Brian Taylor, Steve Beer, Jim Ferguson, Brion Penhale and Scott McNair. Staff photo Beat last year's champs Centennials open season with victory A 1-0 win over Nairn Sunday opened the Exeter Centennial’s 1978 soccer season in Ausable district play. Exeter centre Ron Fun­ ston collected the winner by heading in a nicely placed ball at the near goalpost from a corner-kick by Paul Van Gerwen at right wing. The single score, on Nairn’s home ground, came with about 15 minutes left in a fine display of soccer by both clubs. Nairn, formerly the Ailsa Craig Cardinals, and last year’s league leaders, held something of an edge in strength for most of the first 45 minutes. But the Cen­ tennial’s blunted it with steady marking and some alert goalkeeping by Paul Van Esbroeck. Exeter then went on to turn Nairn around with a series of varying attacks in the second half. The locals shared credit for the win equally among performances by 11 regular players from last year’s team, and three newcomers. The three new players making their first ap­ pearance as Centennials were Alfons Weersink, Paul Van Gerwen and Mike Janyu. The Centennials play at home at the Canner’s Field next Sunday at 2 p.m. against the Taxandria Falcons. Matt Muller plays all 69 Hawk games For Formal occasions drop into our store or call for an after hours appoint­ ment and look al our Formal Fashions.There's something to "Suit" everyones needs. Thanks for Shopping at McKnights len Mcknight i sons MENSWEAR 372 Main St. Exeter 235-2320.. 7. .......■! ENDS DISPUTE — Hawks goalie Scott McNair ended this battle between Brad Taylor and a Lakefield player when he poked the puck dway from his crease in Wednesday's action at the rec centre* Randy Fisher moves into the play at the right. Staff photo Coach Ron Bogart Scott ^McNair ^who, was released complete statistics ' for the entire season Tuesday for the Exeter Hawks and they show the club played a total of 69 games. Of this total they won 47 times, lost 19 times and played three tie contests. Matt Muller was the only Hawk to perform in all 69 games. Fred Mommersteeg was in uniform 68 times, Ken Pinder and Randy Fisher played 67 times and Brian Taylor suited up 66 times. In the overall scoring department Ken Pinder was the leader with 61 goals and 70 assists for a total of 131 points. Brian Taylor was next with 59 goals and 67 assists for 126 points and Fred Mommersteeg totalled 113 points on 48 goals and 65 assists. Jamie Caldwell was fourth in club scoring with 53 goals and 49 assists for 102 points and the other Hawk over the century mark was Matt Muller at 101 points. In the 69 games the Hawks scored a total of 389 goals and gave up 236 goals to the oppositioh. recruited from the Lucan Irish for the playoffs for goal tending duties recorded a goal against average of only 2.99 in 13 games. Steve Beer who was in goal for 40 games had a goals against average of only 3.53 and Randy Lovie’s mark for eight early season games was 4.25. In 28 playoff games of which the Hawks won 19, they scored 36 power play goals and gave up 19 scores to the opposition while playing shorthanded. During the regular season they scored 49 times with a manpower advantage. Ken Pinder was the leader with eight regular season power play scores and seven in the playoffs the same number as chalked up by Brian Taylor. Fred Mommersteeg was the runnerup in the schedule with seven and Matt Muller tallied six goals on power plays in each of the regular and playoff games. Mommersteeg and Brian* Taylor were the leaders in the short handed scoring department with three goals each. u?' $W6 <§»$&$ ls»$ ©iKiltete (S»ri@a (S2@8$(0 fe)