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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-23, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1994. S ports Zurich takes Blyth Tykes ) Brussels Bulls fit to be tied The Bly th Tykes are developing into better hockey players with every game they play. At home, on Saturday afternoon, they challenged Zurich in an evenly-matched contest. Zurich opened the game with a quick goal in the first shift, however Blyth quickly tied the game and the see-saw action began. Blyth pulled ahead by one before Zurich came storming back and put the home team down by two. Blyth persevered and succeeded to tie the game again but ran out of time as Zurich scored the winning goal in the last three minutes and recorded the 6-5 victory. Throughout the game, Blyth's Heading for the puck k St. Marys player takes a dive towards the puck while Blyth Midget looks on, during the Nov. 21 game . Midgets earn 4-1 victory By Rusty Blades The Blyth Midgets played a single league game last week as they entertained Milverton at home on Nov. 14. Once again the offence struggled but a third period rally gave the hometowners a 4-1 victory. Jason Rutledge and Ryan Chamney assisted on the only first period goal as Ben Boomer' Craig blasted one through from the point, while Blyth was enjoying a two- man powerplay. After a scoreless second stanza Milverton counted a powerplay goal of their oen, one minute into the third to even the score. It was all Blyth the rest of the way as Christopher Howson sent Rutledge in alone on a breakaway two minutes later. Rutledge made it look easy as he dazzled the onlookers with a series of dekes before slipping the puck into the open comer of the net. With five and a half minutes remaining in the game Chad Haggitt won a face-off deep in the Milverton zone and Mike Salverda gave Blyth a 3-1 lead with a slapper from the high slot. Just over one minute later Blyth notched their final goal of the game while enjoying the luxury of yet another manpower advantage. Howson did the spade work in the comer to set up Chamney’s point shot. The goalie got a glove on the puck but he watched as it bounced out and into the net. entertained the fans with some great saves, while Brett Bean was the offensive spark plug as he performed the hat-trick. Darcey Cook and Luke Anderson displayed their stick-handling and skating abilities as they capitalized on their rushes into opposition territory by tallying a goal each. Josh Albrechtas and Nicholas Packer made some key defensive plays to um the action away from their end zone. Kendall Whitfield, Blake Hessel- wood, Sandy Hay, Christopher Bernard and Tony Bean contributed with pass plays to help offensively and ran interference to help a Blyth finished up strong and recorded another win, this time by a 4-1 score. Action heats up this week as the Midgets participate in the Wingham Regional Silver Stick Tournament. Blyth opens tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in Wingham against Mildmay. Their round­ robin tourney schedule continues on Saturday in Belmore as they face Tavistock at 8 a.m. and then tangle with Drayton at 2:15 p.m. Quote of the Week: Former NHL coach Harry Neale, talking to an overweight rookie at training camp: "You could develop into a fine NHL player if you could just learn to say two words - 'I'm full' ". BRUSSELS CRUSADERS VS MILVERTON 4 WHEEL DRIVE Sunday, November 27 2:00 p.m. Game Sponsor:"Blueline Club" nfs HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS Brussels 887-6289 The battle for second place in the Western Junior 'C' standings has become a four team race with the Brussels Bulls right in the thick of it. The Bulls picked up two points on the weekend tying Walkerton Friday night 2-2 and Wingham Sunday 3-3. The Bulls now have a record of 6-4-3, good for 15 points. Wingham is in second with 16 points, Hanover also has 15 and Walkerton has 14, but has played three more games than the other three teams. Friday night the Bulls went to Walkerton to try to avenge a 5 - 4 loss a week ago to the Blackhawks. While the Bulls carried the bulk of the play, some strong netminding and poor special teams play kept this, one a low scoring affair. Bulls' Captain Greg McNevan fired a shorthanded goal to match one scoring by Walkerton after Co. launches snowmobiling safety program A snowmobile safety program entitled Steer Clear is being launched throughout Canada this winter. It is sponsored by Molson Breweries and its main objective is to encourage safe snowmobiling practices. A press release from Molson Breweries says Steer Clear, endorsed by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobiling Clubs (OFSC), is designed to educate the public on the importance of safe snowmobil­ ing and of using alcohol responsi­ bly when participating in recreational winter activities. The Steer Clear program pro­ vides educational and promotional materials to snowmobiling clubs, associations and consumers across Canada. To help spread out this material Shawn Jennings, an experienced racer, will be traveling to snowmo­ bile events and races around the province. "Snowmobile racing pro­ vides an excellent opportunity to communicate the Molson Steer Clear message and educate the pub­ lic on snowmobile safety," says Mr. Jennings. Molson Breweries reminds all snowmobilers that, "Awareness of personal responsibility, together with education and enforcement, ensures that snowmobiling is a fun and safe family sport." Improve your community Donate your time 0 defenceman Tim Beyer was stripped of the puck at his own blueline by the Hawks' D.J. Selkirk. Peter Ryter put the Bulls ahead 2-1 in the third period with a quick snapshot but Walkerton tied the game with less than two minutes to play. The Bulls pressed for the winner in the dying seconds but could not find the net. Sunday afternoon the Bulls locked up with Wingham for the third time this season and it was another nail biter. The Bulls fell behind 2-0 in the first period but got one back with three seconds left when Zack Smith potted his third of the season. In the second, the two teams traded goals with Brian Zabel firing a powerplay goal. The Bulls got the equalizer in the third when Greg McNevan added another powerplay goal. Brussels had two chances with 15 seconds left in the game to score the winner but missed by inches. Assistant Coach Mike Henry took one for the team when he was ejected in the third period by referee Graham Humphrey. The referee fingered Henry for a comment made by one of the players on the bench. Coach Scott Pettigrew was tom by the weekend result, "Two points is two points but we have to be hungrier in these games and start brussels.walton TRAILBLAZERS New clubhouse set up and ready for the season! Your Winter Passport to Great Snowmobiling! * Great Grooming! * Unlimited Use! * Family Fun! * FREE Magazines & Maps! * Safe Trails! * Adventure & Excitement! * Sled Smart Card! * Winter Wildlife & Scenery! * Club Activites & Events! Early Bird Price $80.00 after Dec. 1 $100.00 PERMITS AVAILABLE AT: Todd's Bakery, Brussels; McGavin Farm Equipment, Walton; B & K Tire, Brodhagen; John's Repair Shop, Monkton; Mitchell Co-op, Mitchell; Winthrop General Store, Winthrop; Vincent's, Seaforth; Middegaal Sports, Seaforth; U.A.P., Seaforth. Driver Training Courses December 13 & 14 Contact Mark Gropp 887-6353 or Rick Konarski 523-4540 going for the jugular." The Bulls are now on the road for two games. Friday night the team is ' in Hanover for an 8:30 game and Sunday they return to Walkerton for a 1 p.m. start. The Bulls' next home game is Sunday, Dec. 4 when the first place Mt. Forest Patriots visit the Brussels arena. Christmas Power Skating School Dec. 19 - 23 inclusive Listowel Arena Times: 9-9:50 a.m. 10 -10:50 a.m. 11 -11:50 a.m. Cost: $50.00 Carol & Kevin Wheeler Coaches 747-5264 or 747-4416 Registration deadline Nov. 30./94