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The Citizen, 1989-12-13, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1989. PAGE 19. Pee Wees top week with tournament crown BY RUSTY BLADES The Blyth Pee Wees had a hectic week of hockey as they won two league games before participating in the Zurich Pee Wee Tournament last weekend. Mike Bromley put on a tremen­ dous show for the fans last Mon­ day, December 4 as he led the home team to an 8-2 blowout of a chippy Wingham team. Bromley scored all four first period goals for Blyth, added another goal in the second before adding a third period assist as he finished the game with six scoring points. Jerrod Button assisted on three of Mike’s goals while defenceman Jon Collins set up another Bromley tally. Mike Johnston scored on a two-on-one break for Blyth assisted by linemates Tim Lyons and Marc Bri - er. Benjie Hakkers scored a third period power play goal and Brian McNichol scored Blyth’s final goal with a screened shot from the blue line with an assist to Ryan Chamney. After building up an 8-0 lead, Blyth let up and watched Wingham score two late short- handed goals as the game ended 8-2 in Blyth’s favour. On Wednesday, December 6 the team travelled to Hensail where they won an uninspired game 5-3. The team played a penalty free game which was an indication of how involved in the play the team was. B'yth was up 1-0 after only 36 seconds of play as Mike Bromley tipped in a loose puck in the crease after a scramble with assists to linemates Jerrod Button and Benjie Hakkers. Blyth added two second period goals as Mike Bromley put one over a fallen goalie after a pass from Jerrod Buton and Christopher Howson scored on a screened shot after a pass from Ryan Chamney. They added two more in the third as Brian McNichol fired the puck into the top corner after stealing Christian Farmers support GST The Christian Farmers Federa­ tion of Ontario wants major chang­ es to the proposed goods and services tax (GST) but does support the concept. “We want the rules simplified for farmers,’’ says Jack Vander- kooy, CFFO President, “but our dislike for the proposed implemen- ation does not stop us from recognizing that the concept has merits.’’ The Federation says it’s only common sense to zero rate all goods and services purchased by farmers, if the Finance Minister continues to exclude food from the GST. “They can make this program more user-friendly,’’ says Vander- kooy. “Why should the tax be paid on farm inputs when it’s all going to be refunded anyway?’’ The Federation wants a zero rate for farm inputs such as custom work, draft horses, farm equip­ ment, fertilizer, livestock feed, marketing charges, organization memberships, pesticides, quota, seed transportation and veterinary services. The Federation also wants the proposed federal tax combined with the provincial retail sales tax. “At a minimum the two systems need the same rules and exemp­ tions,’’ a Federation statement says. In the context of lowering the GST rate to six per cent and providing adequate rebates to low- income Canadians, the Federa­ tion’s Provincial Board has voted to support the inclusion of food in the GST. the puck at centre ice and Benjie Hakkers put one in from the slot to complete a three-way passing play from linemates Mike Bromley and Jerrod Button. The team kept letting Hensail back into the game but the team played well enough to win a snoozer 5-3. The Pee Wees participated in the Zurich Tournament where they engaged Seaforth in opening round action. They built a 3-0 lead, saw Seaforth score three in the third period to tie the game before scoring a last minute goal to win 4-3. After a scoreless first period, Mike Bromley scored the only two second period markers with line­ mates Jerrod Button gaining as­ sists on both scores. The line added another goal early in the third period as Benjie Hakkers and Mike Bromley assisted on Jerrod But­ ton’s howitzer over a fallen and out-of-positioned Seaforth puck stopper. Things fell apart after that as Seaforth swarmed on the attack and tied the game with a short- handed effort with just under four minutes left. With the game headed for over­ time, Blyth’s number 11 put an end to those thoughts with 11 seconds left in the game. Ryan Chamney’s centreing pass from behind the net was deflected into the net by the goaltender as Blyth headed into the championship round with an enter­ taining 4-3 triumph. It was fitting that the winning goal was a power play effort as Seaforth continually put themselves behind the eight ball with unnecessary penalties, including five scary checking-from- behind and three undisciplined roughing penalties. Blyth played Elma-Logan in their second game where they cruised to an 8-5 win. Once again Mike Bromley was the catalyst as he scored four goals, including one short-handed, and added two as­ sists. Right winger Jerrod Button was equally adept as he fired two powerplay goals to match his two assists. Christopher Howson and Tim Lyons rounded out the scoring for Blyth. Playmaking skills were evident throughout the contest as Henry Bos and Mike Johnston picked up two assists each while single helpers were recorded by Shawn Hakkers, Ryan Chamney and Brian McNichol. This 8-5 win sent Blyth into the championship game against an undisciplined Strathroy squad. When the penalties had expired and the whistles stopped blowing, Blyth found themselves gold medal winners as the Zurich Pee Wee Tourney champions with a convinc­ ing 5-2 win. Mike Bromley scored two power­ play goals as well as assisting on Jerrod Button’s lone goal. The defence played a solid game as both Jonathon Collins and Tim Cowan recorded assists after re­ bounds of their blueline blasts were deposited into the goal. Ryan Chamney tallied Blyth’s final goal and also set up Henry Bos’ goal that was scored from the point. Benjie Hakkers also had an assist in the game while the goaltending tandem of Chris Lee and Michael de Jong continued their strong puck stopping prowess. HI hg nJ Arthritis News A quarterly magazine for people with arthritis. Accurate, in-depth articles about arthritis, its treatment and the latest research, as well as coping strategies to mijke everyday life a little easier. 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