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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-04-19, Page 7IS IWAIOW • MIENS SHOP Sprin Sale All Great Spring Fashions with Names You Can Trust. ant, Point Zero, Britches, ffalo Jeans, London Fog PLUS Many Other Fashion Names April 18 - 29, 1995 *All Other Discounts Do Not Apply Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9 - 6, Friday 9 - 9, Saturday 9 -5:30 252 Josephine Street WINGHAM 357-4221 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1995. PAGE 7. Blyth Midget Bulldogs capture Lake Placid gold S ports By Rusty Blades The Blyth Midget Bulldogs completed a Cinderella ending to a very successful season on Easter weekend as they won the 1995 Lake Placid Cup Midget Tournament in Lake Placid, New York. They went undefeated as they beat the Staten Island Teal Sharks 9-1, the Staten Island White Sharks 5-0, the Vancouver St. George's Dragons 4-0 and the North York Stars 4-1 in round robin action. This put them into the champion- ship game on Sunday afternoon against the Staten Island White Sharks, who finished in second place. The Bulldogs repeated their earlier score by once again blanking the White Sharks 5-0 to claim the Lake Placid Cup and gold medals. This was a weekend to remember for all concerned as they completed their season in grand style. The Bulldogs opened the tournament on Friday afternoon against the Teal Sharks from New York City. Blyth put the game away early by scoring four goals in the first four minutes of the game. They added three more first period tallies and two in the third as they bombed the Teal Sharks 9-1. Ryan Chanuiey earned the CCM Game MVP Award as he recorded four goals and added an assist. Linemate Jason Rutledge chipped in with four assists. Other Bulldog marksmen were Peter Craig, John Armstrong, Jonathan Collins, Christopher Howson and Greg Toll. Game assists were awarded to Brad Anderson, with two, Peter Craig, Benjie Hakkers, Tim Cowan, Mark Wilson and Chad Haggitt. Chris Bromley went the distance between the pipes stopping everything but one second period shot. Blyth improved its record to two wins on Friday evening as they shutout the White Sharks in another dominating performance. Goal- tender Michael deJong earned the CCM Game MVP Award by stopping all the rubber fired his way in this whitewash. Once again the Bulldogs took control early with three unanswered first period tallies by Howson, Rutledge and Wilson. After a scoreless second frame the Bulldogs salted away the win in the third with two more goals. Howson cashed in his second of the game while Collins completed the scoring late in the third with a bullet to the top shelf. Game assists were earned by Chamney, Anderson, Hakkers, Haggitt and Toll. The Bulldogs continued their round robin on Saturday afternoon as Chris Bromley recorded the 4-0 shutout of the Dragons. Blyth put on a hockey clinic for those in attendance with only the stellar Dragon's goaltending keeping the score respectable. Jason Rutledge earned the CCM Game MVP Award with a pair of third period markers after Collins had opened the scoring four minutes into the contest. Chamney completed the assault with the final goal with only five seconds remaining in the game after earlier setting up the Bulldog's first three the White Sharks whom they had previously beaten. The net result was the same, as Bromley and de Jong shared the 5-0 Championship shutout to lead the Bulldogs to the Lake Placid Cup. Chris Stewart opened the scoring in the final minute of the first while Blyth was enjoying a powerplay as Chamney and Rutledge earned the helpers. Peter Craig earned the CCM Game MVP Award in part due to his beautiful unassisted goal midway through the second which gave the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead. Jason Rutledge increased the lead two minutes later while Blyth was enjoying yet another powerplay. Anderson and Toll did the work in the corner to set up Rutledge's high shot from in close. Rutledge and Peter Craig then set up Chamney's goal early in the third which put the Bulldogs in front 4-0. Another powerplay resulted in Blyth's final goal of the tournament with two minutes remaining in the game. Rutledge was once again the catalyst as his was redirected into the goal by Chad Haggitt. The final seconds ticked off as a tired group of Bulldogs savoured this Lake Placid Cup Tournament championship to end a challenging and memorable season. The play of Mike Salverda, who was coming off of an injury, Ben Craig and Brian Marks, who played rock solid defence, contributed greatly to Blyth's stingy defence throughout the weekend. This was definitely a trip to remember as they outscored their opponents 27-two in the five tournament games. The Bulldog's fiesty winger Jason Rutledge was named the CCM Tournament MVP and won himself a new pair of CCM Tacks. The team was presented with individual gold medals and the 1995 Lake Placid Cup. The Bulldogs overcame the odds to not only participate in this prestigious tournament but to come home with all the hardware (which happened about 5 a.m. Monday). Thanks must go to team management, and in particular Trainer Allan Craig, for organizing this rewarding excursion on behalf of the Bulldogs. Planning was made easier by the tremendous support of the community for the Bulldog's various fundraisers. Everyone who journeyed to Lake Placid will have fond memories of this trip. (As well as some very interesting photos). Congratulations to the original Blyth Bulldogs and may the Bulldog tradition remain strong in the Blyth Minor Hockey system. Good luck to the graduating Bulldogs and best wishes to the future Blyth Bulldogs. Attention: IN-LINE ROLLER HOCKEY PLAYERS Practice skate Monday, April 24 7 - 8 p.m. Please attend practice skate if you wish to play B.M. & G. Arena, Brussels Full hockey equipment required Parent meeting & registration to be held during ice time. Hairless Bulldogs The Blyth Midget Bulldogs wrapped up a very successful season of winning by taking home the 1995 Lake Placid Cup Gold. The team is, back row, from left: Trainer Colin Riley, Coach Doug Chamney, Jason Rutledge, Ryan Chamney, Peter Craig, Ben Craig, Gregg Toll, Mike Salverda, Jonathan Collins, Benjie Hakkers, Mark Wilson, goals. Howson, with a pair and Haggitt notched additional game assists. Blyth completed their perfect round robin record with a 7:30 a.m. game Sunday against the Stars. Brad Anderson earned the CCM Game MVP Award by scoring the first two goals of the game in this 4-1 victory. Rutledge earned an assist on the Bulldog's first goal before notching their third midway through the second period. Peter Craig completed Blyth's scoring with an end-to-end -rush with seven minutes left in the game. Chamney once again was the playmaker with assists on the dog's first three goals. North York spoiled de Jong's second straight shutout attempt as they scored in the final minute of the game. The Bulldogs claimed first place in the round robin with four wins and no losses to earn a berth in the Championship Final late Sunday afternoon. Their opponents were Christopher Howson, Manager Neil Salverda and Trainer and Tour Co-ordinator Allan Craig. Front: John Armstrong, Chris Stewart, Tim Cowan, Chris Bromley, Michael de Jong, Chad Haggitt, Brian Marks and Brad Anderson. Absent was: Coach Kevin Lee and Winston the Mascot.