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The Citizen, 1994-03-30, Page 8Going for it Opponents dive for the ball in the co-ed broomball tournament held in Blyth on March 26. Here, the Rambonians outnumber the Pretenders two to one in brooms as well as players. Tykes outplay Stephen 3-0 The 1994 hockey season wrapped up for the Blyth Tykes as they participated in the final playoff tournament on Saturday, March 26 in Clinton. In their first game against Stephen Township Justin Peters notched up the opening goal unassisted. Tyler Kemighan shot in number two, after receiving a perfect transfer from Michelle Cook who had picked up and redirected Cody Anderson's pass. On the third goal, Brett Bean lipped the puck to Ryan McClinchey who sent a long pass to Peters who laced a beauty high into the far comer of the net. Stephen Twp. was shutout totally by Blyth's goalie, Taylor Hesselwood, so the score remained 3-0. In game two, Blyth faced a keen, quick Elma Logan team. Although Blyth made some key defensive plays, especially Michelle Cook and Cody Anderson who demonstrated speed and skill by coming back from the offensive zone to check a net-rushing opponent and by Ryan McClinchey and Tammy Root who kept the Help! puck in for teammates Sandy Hay and Christopher Bernard to avoid an off-side call, Elma Logan still chalked up three goals in the first. In period two, Blyth persevered. Tyler Kemighan took McClin- chey’s pass and charged the net, poking the puck under goalie Steven Crawford. After another Elma Logan goal, Blyth had a spark when Peters Blyth Beginners have fun The 1993-94 hockey season came to a close Tuesday, March 15 in Seaforth for the Blyth Beginner Hockey Team. This tournament features a variety of teams from across southwestern Ontario. It is comprised of one morning session which runs from 8:30 until 12:30 and an afternoon session starting at 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. The emphasis of this tournament is hockey for the fun of it. Each team plays three, 30 minute games and no score is kept. The Blyth team took to the ice bright and early at 8 sharp against a turned on the jets and took the puck end-to-end for their second goal. Throughout the game, Luke Anderson played a solid centre position with god hustles, while goalie Taylor Hesselwood made many difficult saves. Elma Logan added one more final goal late in the period to defeat Blyth 5-2 to end the season. very inspired Strathroy squad. The early time didn't seem to bother either team as they provided great end-to-end action. Blyth hit the ice again at 9:25 against St. Marys. This game proved to be a tight-checking affair with some great passing displays and good goal scoring by the Blyth team. The third game was underway at 10:50 against Wellesley. Both teams played well displaying some fine skating and puck handling skills. At the conclusion of the third Continued on page 15 Belgrave Atoms capture B title at tournament Belgrave Atoms ended a busy season recently playing in two tour­ naments. In ListoweJ on March 14, the Atoms edged Kincardine by two points with a 4-2 finish. It was a shutout first period on both sides, but things picked up in the second when Tim Robinson notched two goals to take the lead for Belgrave. Kevin Hopf assisted on Robinson's second goal. In the third Kincardine narrowed the lead to one, then Tyler Fenton, off a play by Robinson widened the margin once more. Kincardine made it interesting again with a shot at 4:11, but Hopf gave the team some insurance at 2:31 off a Robinson set up. The second game was a little dif­ ferent with St. Mary’s trouncing them 6-2. Things looked well-matched dur­ ing the first period as the two teams traded goals, but a scoreless sec­ ond, then four St. Mary's markers in the third handed Belgrave a loss. Scoring for Belgrave was Robinson and Fenton with assists going to Justin Black, Justin Campbell and Tom Mullin. Aaron Bakker played both games in goal. On March 19 the team travelled to Belgrave for another tournament and captured the B for a great end to the season. CHESTNUT PARK Sneak Preview Special ’’ Improvements today lead to superior accommodation in the future." • Ouernight stay in our newly renouated guestroom • Complimentary continental breakfast • FREE parking Equiualenl to $69 IIS 1quiualenl to $54 US • Ouernight stay in our newly renouated guestroom • Complimentary continental breakfast Ihe Chestnut Park Hotel is conueniently located in downtown Toronto. Close to shopping, theatres, entertainment and special euents including: Eaton Centre, Pantages Theatre, Royal Alex, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Ort Gallery and much more. * Halid unlil April 30/04. Subject to change t availability Based on single ot double occupancy, excluding taxes. loll Free Call 1-800-668-6600 US Call 416-Q77-5000 CHESTNUT The first game Belgrave was defeated by the home team to move on to the consolation round. Then in game two Belgrave hung on to edge Ripley 3-2. Scoring were Campbell, Mullin and Hopf with assists going to Fenton and Hopf. The consolation game had Bel­ grave skating away with a 6-1 vic­ tory over Embro. A goal in each of the first two periods off the sticks of Hopf and Mullin put Belgrave ahead. The assists went to Robinson, Mullin, Fenton and Black. Embro's lone goal came early in the third, but Belgrave bowled them over with four more. Scoring were Matt Snow, assisted by Bakker and Matt Cameron, Robin­ son, assisted by Cameron and Mullin, Hopf, assisted by Campbell and Fenton and Snow, assisted by Mullin. Travis Campbell did a great job in net. Lost Sheep discovered In the cutline under the picture of the Lost Sheep broomball team printed in last week's issue of The Citizen, the name of one of the absent players, Brenda Nesbitt, was inadvertently omitted. Brussels and Blyth Atom Houseleague teams met for the last time this year at a tournament March 24 in Brussels, sponsored by the local Optimist Club. While the action this time was centred at the Blyth end it was actually the Brussels goalie who got the greatest workout with Blyth winning this game, then going on to take first place with a total of 38 points. The runner- up for the six-team tournament was Wingham. PAR] HOTI 108 Chestnut Street .Toronto, Ontario M5G1R3