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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-03-15, Page 11Blyth Tyke I finished the seasonwith a 25 win one loss record,capturing the WOAA title andwinning at the Minto Invitational.Twelve young kids played with heart and determination outscoring theircompetition on an average of 6:1 allseason long. The regular season had themplaying two Milverton teams, Elma Logan, Brussels, Seaforth and BlythTyke II. As well they had winsagainst BCH and Wingham.Year-end playoffs put Blytheliminating Milverton then Elma Logan and finally a strong and muchimproved Seaforth team.The Minto tournament had Blythtaking a commanding lead early inevery game outscoring theircompetition by more than 25 goals.Coach Steve Howson summed up the season. This team came out to play each game, they played as a team, they won as a team. Coach Mike Kerr thanked the kidsand their parents. “You’re a greatbunch. We got it all, skaters, passers,scorers, defence, netminder and eventhe odd goon from time to time, butyou put it all together and playedexceptional hockey.” Year-end wrap-up is a player/parent game. Look out parents this team is good. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007. PAGE 11. Coming together in victory Playing together for the first time was a good thing for this Blyth PeeWee team as they captured gold in Palmerston. Back row, from left: assistant coach Maryann Drost, Shelby Hakkers, Murray Dale, Marlayna Kolkman, Gerrit Logtenberg, coach Chas Bos. Front: Derek deBoer, Zach Drost, Jordan deBoer, Brennan Kolkman, Mike LaLonde, Hunter Broda, Jessica Kuik, Emilie Hogan and Morgan Bos. (Photo submitted) Continued from page 10 up the ice. D. deBoer picked up the ball and scored for Blyth. Kuik and Mike LaLonde passed the ball up the ice to earn an assist for the next goal. Gerrit Logtenberg scored after he picked up the pass from LaLonde. Blyth kept the pressure on when LaLonde passed the ball up from the side and Kuik picked up the ball and scored for Blyth. The fourth goal of the game was scored by Logtenberg after he picked up the ball from his defensive player Emilie Hogan. Blyth was ahead 4-0 at halftime. In the second period Morgan Bos shot the ball out of the corner towards the net, D. deBoer picked up the pass in front of the net and scored for Blyth. D. deBoer shot the ball towards the net and Kuik picked up the pass to score another goal. When the final buzzer rang the score was a 6-0 win for Blyth and a game shut-out for Blyth’s Dale. Undefeated the Blyth squad earned the title. This team was put together just for the Palmerston tournament. Dale did a great job covering the net and only allowed two goals to get by him for the entire tournament. As luck would have it, both goals were scored on Blyth in the last minute of games one and two. Blyth Tyke Is capture WOAA championship WW e have everythinge have everything you need to you need to enjoy the greatenjoy the great outdoors!outdoors! We can help you illuminate your garden Poulan Mowers Plant New Ideas ~ 5-1-5 organic fertilizer (check out next week’s paper for more info on this great product) ~ regular fertilizer ~ weed ‘n feed fertilizer ~ garden seed ~ grass seed ~ Solar Moonray light sets (copper,white,stainless steel,etc.) ~ Solar fixtures (turtles,roosters,frogs) ~ 10 - light solar Malibu sets ~ solar-lighted garden decor Cty. Road 25, Auburn Auburn Co-op 519-526-7262 ~ 15 HP - 26 HP helps you get the job done fast! Did you know? We rent aerators! Barbecues & Accessories ~ We have a huge selection of BBQs for your summer entertaining ~ lawn ornaments ~ unique planters ~ beautiful bird feeders ~ swing sets,rocker benches, hammocks ~ patio sets,lawn chairs ~ gazebos,sun shelters,etc. ~ cast iron arches & so much more ~ water fountains - lots to choose from Beautify A Special Area Our Greenhouse is expanding to serve you even better! Open Saturdays ’til 4 PeeWees undefeated in tournament play