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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-08, Page 12ports Belgrave Atoms take 2 wins PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1995. hyx Well done Despite some outstanding plays like this from the Blyth Bulldogs goalie during Thursday night's game in Embro, the home team couldn't pull out the victory losing this game by a narrow margin. They did, however, take the series and now advance to another round against Thedford. Midgets eliminate Embro 'The Brussels Curling Club would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the Bonspiets Brussels Livestock, Cook's - Walton, Dauphin Feed & Supply, Brussels Agromart, Masterfeeds, Oldfield Pro Hardware, McDonald Lumber, McGavin Farm Supply, J.L. McCutcheon Motors Ltd. Also thanks to the following for donating door prizes: McGavin Farm Equipment, Home Hardware, Thompson's Meat Market, D & J Construction, Belgrave Co-op, Crawford, Mill & Davies, Cardiff & Mulvey Ins., Maitland Valley Ins., Brussels Pharmacy, The Citizen, Radford Auto, Brussels Variety, CIBC Bank, Brussels IGA, Just For You, Murray's Barber Shop, Golden Lantern Restaurant, Brussels Country Inn, J.R.'s Gas Bar & Take Out, G. Bitton Petro Canada, Little Darling's Hair Studio, Patterson Farms, Shortreed Electric, Elma Mutual Ins., George of Brussels, Masterfeeds, Bauer Farms. By Rusty Blades Call it "foresight." Call it "ahead of their time." Some even called it "downright disturbing." Call it 'Blyth Midgets eliminate Embro in quarter finals.' Last week's premature Citizen headline can now be repeated again this week as the Bulldogs FINALLY eliminated Embro. Blyth lost a 2-1 heartbreaker in game four and then played a 2-2 overtime tie in game five. This gave each team five points in the series so an extra game was needed. The Bulldogs hosted the extra game on Sunday evening and left little doubt to the series win with a convincing 8-1 drubbing of a tough Embro squad. The Bulldogs hosted game four in their OMHA Quarter Final series with Embro on March 2. Blyth dominated and outshot their competition by a 3:1 ratio but had trouble beating a hot Jeff Morris in the Embro net. Embro stunned the locals with a late third period shorthanded goal to even the series at two wins each as they shaded the dogs 2-1. Embro opened the scoring with six minutes left in the first period but Blyth tied the game one minute and 20 seconds later. Ryan Chamney and Peter Craig earned the assists as Jason Rutledge found the twine as he cashed in the rebound. Goals were hard to come by the rest of the way as the goaltending was brilliant at both ends of the ice. The play went end-to-end at a fever pitch, which seemed to ignite the large contingent of fans in attendance. Embro finally slipped the winner by the Bulldog's cage kc:.per Michael de Jong with one minute and 40 seconds left in the game. Blyth responded with some spirited play right up until the final buzzer but couldn't bury the equalizer as Embro emerged with a 2-1 win. Embro then played host to game five on March 4 with the winner Brussels Tykes, runners-up for A title The Brussels Tykes game one against Ripley was awesome. The whole team played well. Brent Wheeler, Justin Thompson and Philip Wedow did the scoring and Chris Corbett played great in net which resulted in a 3-1 win. Game two against Monkton was just as impressive if not more so, with Brussels winning 10 - 5. Brent again led the scoring with two hat tricks plus one and Adam McClure and Philip Wedow got the rest. After Chris Corbett's great effort in game one he got the start in game two and was spectacular again. Game three, the final against Continued on page 14 advancing to the OMHA semi- finals. After four periods of hockey were played, including an overtime frame, nothing was settled as the teams skated to a 2-2 tie. Peter Craig, with an assist to Tim Cowan, opened the scoring seven minutes into the game. After a rink- length dash, Craig's centering pass was deflected into the net by an Embro defender. Embro took a 2-1 lead with two goals in the first five minutes of the second stanza. The Bulldogs tied the game 2-2 with just under three minutes left in the second. Blyth was enjoying a power play as Brand Anderson set up Peter Craig who fired the puck up into the top shelf. Once again goaltending was the name of the game as the teams played a scoreless third period. Next up was a 10 minute overtime period. Neither team could light the red light in the extra session although there were plenty of chances at both ends. The game ended in a 2-2 tie which gave each team five points in this six point series. An extra game would have to be played which the Bulldogs hosted on Sunday, March 5. Blyth's offensive weapons finally found twine as they humbled a tired Embro team 8-1. The Bulldogs came out flying and Chamney backhanded in the opening goal 10 seconds after the opening faceoff with Peter Craig and Rutledge doing the passing. Midway through the first, Rutledge notched the eventual game winner as linemates Chamney and Christopher Howson earned the assists. The Bulldogs outscored Embro 3-1 in the second period to put destiny in tht-ir own hands with a 5- 1 lead. Chamney upped the count to 3-0 three minutes into the second with assists to Howson and Chris Stewart. Five minutes later Brian Marks fed Greg Toll at the point, who came through with a clutch blast to the top corner. Embro finally slipped one by goaltender de Jong with three and a half minutes left but the Bulldogs restored their four goal lead 12 seconds later. Stewart and Jonathan Collins had the assists as Howson finally broke out of a prolonged scoring slump. Special teams provided the heroics in the third as the Bulldogs put the finishing touches on their series win with two shorthanded goal.; and one powerplay goal. With eight minutes to play in the game Brad Anderson sent Rutledge and Chamney in on a two on one break with a shorthanded snapshot completing Chamney's hat trick. Two minutes later, with Blyth enjoying a power play, Chad Haggitt sent Peter Craig on a mad dash that ended with Craig's bullet- like slapshot from just inside the Embro blueline catching nothing but twine. Craig then added insult to injury with two and a half minutes left in the game. Stewart sent him in on a breakaway and, as he was being hauled down from behind, he deked the beleaguered Embro puckstopper to the ice before slipping the puck into the net. This exceptional shorthanded effort finished the scoring. The game ended relatively incident free and two very tired hockey teams hit the showers after this gut- wrenching hard fought six game series. Two evenly matched teams played the first five series games before Blyth's experience and patience shone in game six. The entire team came through with strong performances with each player playing their role to perfection. This 8-1 win gave the Bulldogs the series seven points to five points. Blyth now advances to the OMHA Semi-Finals against Thed- ford. The first game will be played in Thedford at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 10. Game two is Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in Blyth. In quarter final playoffs the Bel- grave Atoms houseleague team are leading the best of five series by two against Brussels. Game one was in Belgrave on Feb. 27 and the home team skated away with a narrow 7-5 victory. Brussels jumped ahead in the first period with goals by Mark Hunter and Lee Dilworth, assisted by Hunter. Dilworth notched anoth- er in the second, but a three goal effort by Belgrave tied it up. Scor- ing for the home team were Garrett Knight, Matthew Bromley and Chad Cook. Assists went to Justin Campbell, two, Travis Hopper and Knight. A four goal onslaught by Bel- grave vanquished the visitors, who only tagged two in the third. Camp- bell earned a hat trick, while Knight completed the effort, with a goal and an assist. Blyth Tykes lose On Saturday, March 4 the Blyth Tyke team faced a much stronger, much improved Hensall squad. The home team managed only two goals, by Brett Bean and Luke Anderson, while the visitors found the twines four times. Sandy Hay played a solid game in net for Blyth and thwarted many of the opposition's attacks. Visitors goals were scored by Dilworth and Matt Elliott. Game two was played on Sunday in Brussels and this time Belgrave glided to an 8-1 victory over the home team. Scoring for Belgrave were Jim Wray, Knight with two, Chad Cook with three, and Campbell with two. Assists went to Ken McCracken, Cook, Campbell, Travis Hopper and Dan Mullin. Travis Campbell did a great job in net for the visiting team. Ethel Minor Baseball Registration Saturday, March 11 & 25 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Ethel Fire Hall Some travelling may be involved THE BLYTH SNOWTRAVELLERS would like to thank everyone who donated door prizes for their Poker Rally. Also to everyone who helped throughout. Youngblut's Plumbing - Hat, McClinchey South End Auto - Oil Change, B & K Tire & Battery - 2 Headbands & 2 Balaclavas, McCallum Auto - 2 Oil Changes, Blyth Service Centre - Oil Change, Rob Radford - $20.00, Bill McDougall Bulldozing - $10.00, Middegaal Sports - $25. Gift Certificate, B & K Tire & Battery - 2 L Oil, Johnnymores - 2 T-Shirts, Blyth Apothecary - $10. Gift Certificate, Grand View Restaurant - Dinner for 2, Bell's Discount -3 Video Rentals, Team Vincent - Ski-doo Sweatshirt, Bainton's Old Mill - Snowmobile Mitts, JBR Transit - 2 Hats, Brook's Construction - Tool Box, Carol's Candies & Collectables - Candies, Blyth Mini Mart - Toy Tractor, Blyth Mini Mart - Straps/Luggage, Old Mill - 3 pairs Socks, Rural Voice - T-Shirt, The Citizen - One Year Subscription, Villager Restaurant - $10. Gift Certificate, Chauncey's - Gift Certificate, Biyth Printing - $25.00, Christmas & Country - $15.00, Blyth Decorating - 1 Gallon Paint, Snell Feed & Supplies Ltd. - Flashlight, Westcast Industries - 8 Mugs, Dan's Auto Repair - Oil Change, Dunbar & Cook Electrical - Hat, Scrimgeour's Food Market - Cookies, Clinton Reddi Chef - 20 pc. Barrel of Chicken, Howson & Howson Mills - 2 Rain Gauges, Howson & Howson Mills - 4 Hats, Argyle Marine - 2 L Oil, Lynn Hoy Enterprises - Hat, Argyle Marine - Hat, Radford's Auto - Hat, Anderson Salvage - 2 Hats, Royal Homes - Mug & Frisbee, Lynn Hoy Enterprises - T-Shirt, Brophy Jacket, Coat, Brophy Jacket - 4 Pairs of Coveralls, Zehrs - Posters ( Make Believe), Gore's Home Hardware - 3 L Oil, Foxton Fuels - Oil, Gore's Home Hardware - 2 L Oil, Radford's Replacement Parts - Parts Washer, Knechtel - Clinton - Case of Pop, Howson & Howson Mills - 2 Dog Food, Nicole's Hairstyling - Shampoo & Cut, Big Chick Farm - Hat, Becker Power - Hat, Rice's Store - 2 prs. Socks, Knechtel - Clinton - Case of Pop, Murphy's Pub - 2 Gift Certificates, Andrews Sports - St. Thomas - Hat, Clarks of Silcote - Movie Rental, Riley's Barbershop - Haircut, Verbeek's - 2 Pairs of Gloves, Langford Lumber - Screwdrivers, Huron Tire - Clinton - Tire Repair, Clinton Town Lanes - 2 Games of Bowling, Hill's Feed - Clinton - Cat Food, Marriage Auto - Flashlight, Hammond Fuel - $5.00, Hammond Fuel - 1 gal Windshield Washer, Doug Elliott - Londesboro - Snowmobile Belt. Winners: Best Poker Hands - 1st - Tom Johnston, 2nd Mary Brooks, 3rd - Shawn Rodger. Also Winners from the Kitty Cat draw were: KITTY CAT Winner - Marg Siertsema, Blyth. CASH Winners: Lisa Kennedy - Clinton - $125., Heather Hart - Clinton - $100., Greg Boone - Brucefield - $75.