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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-11-04, Page 21Bly th Atoms romp to first win THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1987. PAGE 21 HARVEY KROTZ FORD BY RUSTY BLADES The hockey season is once again in full swing as all the local teams have seen game action except for the Novice B’s who can't seem to find any extra goalie equipment to use. Exhibition games and intense practices have been the order of the day as the coaches prepare their respective teams for another sea­ son of ice challenges. The W.O.A.A. Atom rep team saw their first game action last Saturday, Oct. 31 as their counter­ parts from Brussels travelled to town. Blyth looked in mid-season form as they took period leads of 3-land7-2ontheirwavtoa 12-2 romp. Michael Bromley and Ryan Chamney took turns setting each otherupallgameaseachplayer recorded four goals and three assists tolead the explosive attack. Chris Howson notched a pair of markers while Brian McNichol tallied one goal to go along with his three assists. Henry Bos was the other Blyth marksman as he rounded out the scoring as well as collecting one assist. James McNichol. Jamie Brom­ ley and Jonathan Collins had single assists while defenceman Peter Craig played rock solid defence in front of goalies Chris Lee and Michael de Jong. Special teams alsoplayedan important role in the game as the team scored two power play goals and also scored two goals while playing one man short. The Atoms open the W.O.A.A. regular schedule tonight, Wednes­ day. November 4 in Zurich. NEW TRUCKS Brussels hockey scene gets into gear The winners of the Brussels Minor Hockey and Ringette Draw have been announced. Brenda Wheeler won the first prize, one pig cut and wrapped to order, and Mel Jacklin won second prize. $75 worth of steak. Special thanks to Ernie and Annette Lewington for donating the pig and to Don Sholdice and Neil Beuer- man for the steak. Hockey season is underway with most teams getting in a few practices over the past two weeks. The Novice and Atom teams both tested waters in exhibition games on Saturday and both teams found out that much more practice is needed. There will be two Bantam teams due to the large number of boys registering for that age group and one very small Pee Wee team with only nine players. The Pee Wees will have tested their endurance level on Monday night in Blyth. The Midgets start out this week’s home games on Wednes­ day, Nov. 4 at 8:30 against Mitchell. Friday, November 6 Brussels PeeWeesvs. Elma Logan at6p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Midgets vs. Clinton at 8:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 13, Novice vs. Blyth at 6 p.m.; Atoms vs. Zurich, 7 p.m.; Pee Wees vs. Zurich at 8 p.m.; Bantam I vs. Zurich at 9:15 p.m. Ringette unfortunately is can­ celled due to the lack of players. The Sprouts (beginners) still need an adult to help supervise the Tuesday 4:30 practice. Radford overloads tie in Hensail The Radford Overloads travell­ ed to Hensail last Friday night for an oldtimer hockey game against Hensail. The action was fast and furious as the teams traded goals and the second period ended deadlocked at two. Gary Courtney scored Blyth’s first goal from a smooth set-up by Wayne McDougall. Jim Button scored the second goal on a passing play from Brian Black and Tony Van Bakel. At the end of the second period, Coach Stewart showed the boys a few plays on the chalkboard and Bulls get easier schedule Continued from page 20 goalies did their jobs well. ’ The teams had played a little more than four minutes of the third period when Mike Chapman scor­ ed from Ron Strome and Kevin McArter to give Brussels a tie. Mitchell rebounded to go ahead once more at the 12:10 mark. Play continued until the 3:43 mark when Stuart Bowman scored unassisted to salvage a tie for the team as the remainder of the game was scoreless. The Bulls outshot the visitors 50-33 but were unable to claim a victory. The Bullshave a lighter sche­ dule this week, playing at home on Friday night to the visiting Thed­ ford squad for an 8:45 start and travelling to Belmont on Saturday night foi an 8:30 game. They will have Sunday off. gave them an enthusiastic pep talk. It seemed to pay off as the Overloads fought back from a goal behind, totakethe lead midway through the third period. Terry Rutledge tied the game on a wicked backhand shot, then Doug Scrim- geour deflected Bruce Bromley’s point shot to give the Overloads a 4-3 lead. However, the Overloads got into penalty troubles and were forced to play the last minute two men short. Hensall finally scored with 16 seconds left to tie the game. Ron Ritchie played a strong game in the Overloads net. Their next game is Monday night against Wingham Good-Timers. Eight tables at Blyth Lost Heir party Eight tables were in play at the Wednesday night Lost Heir party at Blyth Memorial Hall. High lady was Ella Richmond; Mrs. C. 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