HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-04-13, Page 18K'/HVJAJ *8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1988.
Crusaders tie Grand championship series
Displaying a lot of grit and
self-discipline the Brussels Crusa
ders fought back to tie the
W.O.A.A. Grand Championship
best of five final at a game apiece.
Using an intimidating style of
hockey the Lions Head North Stars
opened the scoring with a power
play goal midway through the first
period. Great goaltending by Ron
Smith kept the Crusaders in the
game during the first period as he
faced many hard shots.
Twenty-two seconds into the
second period Lions Head jumped
into a 2 to 0 lead when the
Crusaders got caught on a 3 on 1.
However the Crusaders got their
game going at this point and scored
5 unanswered goals. Team captain
Brian Ten Pas went on a tear,
scoring four of these goals while
linemate Dave Montgomery notch
ed the other. Late in the second
period Lions Head scored twice to
Brussels Crusaders took time before the celebration of their WOAA
Intermediate “A” championship last week for a picture. Members of
the winning team are [front row, left to right] Trevor Pocaluyko, Dave
Stephenson, Brian TenPas, Mike Smith, Ron Smith, Randy Clark, Ken
Cousins, Kevin Deitner; [back] Gary Dauphin, coach, Paul Johnston,
Troy Pocaluyko, Paul Montgomery, Dave Montgomery, Rob Cardiff,
Stewart Cardiff, Len Stamper, Hugh Hanly. Frank Stretton
[manager], Ken Higgins, Jerry Wheeler [coach], Mike Watson and
Joe White, [trainer].
cut the Crusaders lead to 5-4.
In the third period Lions Head
continued their intimidation tac
tics using their sticks to try to slow
down the fast skating Crusaders.
Brutal slashes became the order of
the period for Lions Head. Finally,
two Lions Head players jumped
Crusader Troy Pocaluyko. As the
ejected players tried to get off the
ice Lions Head fans tried to get
involved however the O.P.P. and a
few loyal Crusader fans were able
to restore order and get the players
to the dressing room area.
In the midst of all this chaos
Crusader Kevin Deitner scored to
increase the Crusaders lead to 6 to
4.
After this the Crusaders resort
ed to a defensive style of hockey to
preserve their 6 to4 lead which was
made easier as Lions Head contin
ued to take penalties.
The first game of the series was a
slow moving affair especially by
the Crusaders as they appeared to
be flat after their victory over
Kincardine.
In a somewhat boring first
period Lions Head opened the
scoring just over half-way through
the period. Rob Cardiff one of the
few Crusaders who came to play
tied the score with five minutes left
in the period.
In the second period the Crusa
ders appeared to get their act
together as they started to take the
game to Lions Head. Rob Cardiff
scoring his second goal of the game
gave the Crusaders a 2 to 1 goal to
increase the Crusaders lead. How
ever a powerplay goal by Lions
Head late in the period cut the
Crusaders lead to a goal.
In the third the Crusaders
slipped back to their first period
lucklustre play. Midway through
the period Lions Head tied the
score notching a shorthanded goal.
With five minutes left in the game
Lions Head scored to take the lead.
With less than a minute left the
Crusaders pulled goalie Mike
Smith however the move backfired
as Lions Head scored into the
empty net to get them a 5 to 3
victory.
Due to problems with the ice
machine the ice was taken out of
Brussels so the Crusaders will now
play their home games in Wing
ham. The third game of the series
will be played on Saturday, April 16
at 7:30 p.m. in Wingham. On April
17 the Crusaders go back to Lions
Head for the fourth game at 3:30
p.m.
Walton
Ladies'
Slo-Pitch
needs
Players19andover
anda Coach
Travelling team -
maximum25miles
Call JoAnn887-6570
WALTON MINOR
SOFTBALL
REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
11-2 p.m.
At Library
T-Ball & Pre-Mite- Free
Mite & Squirt-$15.00
PeeWee, Bantam & Midget-$30.00
INDOOR SOCCER
at Blyth Arena for children age 6-12
Registration: April 20 - from 7 - 9 p.m.
April 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at Blyth Public School
For more information or anyone interested in coaching call
Herb- 523-4202 or H an k - 523-9266
Ladies
curling
ends
Another successful year of
curling has ended for the Brussels
Ladies Afternoon Group.
Winners ofthe last draw, with 49
points, was Sue Gowing’s rink
consisting of Joanne McDonald,
Evelyn Blake and Bonnie Lamble.
Placing second, with 45 points was
Doris Mitchler’s team of Fran
Bremner, Agnes Wharton and
Marie Stute. Third place went to
Brenda Linton’s team with 36
points. Her team consisted of
Velma Locking, Vai Shortreed and
Linda Sauer.
On March 29, dressed in their
Easter bonnets, the ladies travell
ed to Seaforth Curling Club for a
Fun Day. After curling in the
morning a delicious lunch catered
to by the Seaforth Ladies Curling
Club was enjoyed. This was
followed by an Easter Bonnet
Parade, prizes, jokes and an
annual meeting.
Brussels Town League
is looking for teams to form a
SLOWPITCH LEAGUE
for 1988 Season
CONTACT:
Murray McArter887-6325 or George Langlois887-6727
Before May 1,1988.
O.V. Provincial Hockey
Champions
Dickson Auto Repair
Blyth
The wingham sales Arena
“EVERYTHNG UNDER ONE ROOF’
[NEW & USED GUN?|OPEN MON.-SAT. 9-6
FRI. NITES TIL 9 357-1730
BLYTH MINOR BALL
REGISTRATION
BLYTH PUBLICSCHOOL
Wednesday, April 20 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
rday, April 23 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
inderball$7; Houseleague $12; Mite$15;
Squirt $15; Peewee $20 Bantam $25.
- bring birth certificate or copy
- please return any uniforms
Must be registered by April30
For information call 523-4476
Annual Awards
Night & Dance
Blyth Industrial Hockey
k Saturday, April 16
Blyth Community Centre
W 9 to 1
V Lunch provided - Tickets$6.00/person
Age of majority only
Furniture
Antiques
Carpet &
BULK
Baking Goods
Spices, Bulk
Candy, Food
& Grocery Items
CLOthing
&
FOOTWEAR
For The
Whole Family