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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-03-19, Page 17It was a rare sight to see this much action around the Blyth net on Saturday afternoon when Blyth took on Holmesville in the industrial league hockey tournament at Blyth. Blyth scored early, late and often as they romped to a victory. The team later lost to Ernies Road House of Goderich who in turn lost to Mount Forest for the A championship. In the B championship, Blyth lost to Kin tail. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1986. PAGE 17. Atoms undefeated string ends Blyth Atoms, after a string of three straight tie games did something different Saturday afternoon: but not what they wanted. The team played back-to-back games against Clinton B's last week and again proved just how much they have improved since the beginning of the year. Monday night, the two teams met in Blyth and it looked as if Clinton might dominate when they took an early two goal lead. It was a a fa miliar sight as Craig Me Ash scored goals in both the first and second periods to give Clinton the lead. Kevin Souch got Blyth on the right track late in the second however, with an unassisted goal. Early in the third Clinton regained its two-goal lead but Conrad Bos took things in hand with his first goal with just over seven minutes left on assists from Mike McNichol and Brian Vansteelandt and then tying the game two minutes later with assists from Mike McNichol and lan Andrews. Blyth had a few more close calls but weren't able to score an^ the game ended in a 3 - 3 tie. Saturday the two teams hooked up again in another close game. Blyth's defensive play wasn’t as sharp as it has been lately but it still took an exceptional shot to beat Jason Elliott for Clinton's only goal of the game, a quick, rising shot over Jason's shoulder and just inside the post. Although Blyth carried the play much of the time their inability to put the puck in the net lately hurt them again as they dropped a 1 - 0 loss, their first loss since Feb. 10. Brian Vansteelandt was chosen top offensive player, Shawn Rut­ ledge was rewarded for his usual strong defensive and Brian Gross was given the award for effort. Brussels curling club Peewees lose at Younq Canada - nearly lose player Blyth Peewees started strongly at the Young Canada Week tournament in Goderich last week but their hopes came to a frighten­ ing end on Tuesday night with yet another serious injury. The team started its “D” division action with an easy win over Thedford as they scored two goals in the first two and a half minutes and never looked back. Jeff Nesbitt scored with only 1:17 gone on assists from Mike Preszca- tor and Arthur Bos. A minute later it was Arthur Bos’ turn on assists from Preszcator and Nesbitt. Blyth dominated play again in the second pumping eight shots on goal in one one-minute period. At 2:24 Jeff Nesbitt scored his second goal on a solo rush down the centre when he deked the goalie and popped the puck into the open net. Thedford reorganized and did manage to fire a flurry of shots at the Blyth net but Michael Cronyn was able to hold them off for his shut out. Tuesday evening at9p.m. Blyth and Drayton met for what turned out to be a real exciting contest. It was a very fast and hard-fought game with both goalies performing at their best. During the first two periods BlythoutshotDrayton, with the Drayton goalie stopping many 887-6365 TILLMARCH 31/86 breakaways including one heart­ breaker by Brent Radford. At the end of the second period there was still no score in the game and the two very tired teams went off for a well-deserved rest. In the third period the tension was extremely high as both teams really putonthepressure. With only six minutes remaining in the game Drayton scored on a flukey shot that skimmed by the Blyth goalie. With the spell broken, Drayton returned wtih two more quick goals. With only 23 seconds remaining in the game Blyth’s Jeff Nesbitt was sandwiched between two checks delivered by two Drayton players. Jeff was rushed by ambulance to Alexandra General and Marine Hospital where he was diagnosed as having pulled mus­ cles in his neck and back. He was treated and released. Two very sombre teams resum­ ed play with Drayton winning 3-0. The thrill of winning had been spoiled as the two teams and their fans quietly left the arena. This makes the fifth time this year that the Blyth team has sustained serious injuries. Some­ thing must be done - be it better refereeing, teaching or complete elimination of body contact in at the Young Canada Tournament. The Peewees ended the season with a fun game against the parents on Monday, March 17. minor hockey. Meanwhile congratulations to the Blyth Peewee boys and their coaches on the excellent showing Baintons out Watsons in BIHL action In Blyth Industrial Hockey League play-off action, Baintons defeated Watsons 7- 3 Wednesday night. The win gave Baintons the semi-final series two games to one. In the first game Watson’s scored four third period goals to erase a 4 - 2 Bainton lead and win 6 - 5. In the second game Bain ton’s built a 3 - 1 second period lead and scored four more in the third period to rout Watson’s 7-1. Bainton scorers were Darryl Plunkett with two and Scott Stevenson, Barney Stewart, Brian Black, Ian Perry and Jim Oster. Dave Errington replied for Watsons. In the third and deciding game, Watson’s took a 3 - 2 lead after the first period. Bainton’s added two goajs in the second period and sealed the victory with three more in the third. Scott Stevenson led Baintons with three goals and singles went to Jim Oster, Brian Black, Darryl Plunkett and Barney Stewart. Watson scorers were Gordie Rinn, Murray Thompson and Dave Errington. Pat Cronin of Watson’s and Ron Ritchie of Bainton’s supplied outstanding goaltending throughout the series. Bainton’s will now face Hub­ bard’s in the play-off final. First game will be played Sunday, March 23 at 7:30; second game, Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 and a third, if necessary, Sunday, March 30. Don’t store your Sperry New Holland baler, Speedrower windrower, Haybine mower­ conditioner or pull-type forage harvester until you’ve looked into our ‘85 Winter Fix Special. Now’sthe time to schedule your equipment for servicing while you can get special Winter Fix rates on repairs. 10% on Labour, 12% on Parts. JUSTONEWEEKLEFT TO TAKEADVANTAGEOFTHE ’85 WlfiTER FIX tPECIAl McGavin Farm Equipment Limited Walton, Ontario NOK 1Z0 527-0245 holds jitney The Brussels Curling Club held their March break jitney on Monday, March 10 with 40 curlers participating. After three, six-end games the prizes were awarded to: first, Mervyn Bauer, Pauline Patterson, Gerald Knight and Jean Bewley; second, Fred Smith, Nora Steph­ enson, Neil Mitchell and Clinton Garniss; third, Pete Exel, Velma Locking, Gary Pipe and Brian Alexander; and fourth, Jim Patter­ son, Donna Knight, Marg Taylor and Craig Workman. ConsolationwenttoJim McDon­ ald, Madelene Steiss, Michael Alexander and Lisa Pennington. Theclubwillholdabanquetand dance on April 12.