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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-03-06, Page 11Slipping away As the puck slides by, a member of the Brussels Atoms scrambles to get to his feet white two Elma-Logan defense move to protect their territory. The excitement, which was the first game in the Brussels Optimist Atom tournament was a nailbiter, with the home squad pulling out a 4-3 victory with just 43 seconds left in the game. The results of the tournament were not available as the semi-finals had to be postponed due to inclement weather. It is hoped that they will be able to play them out next weekend. This weekend the tournament continues with the teams in the B division. Residents of Huron County are Invited to Attend the [?A 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Huron Business Development Corporation Wednesday, March 13, 1996 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wingham Legion Hall, Victoria St, Wingham Individuals wishing to attend are requested to R.SV.P. Kelly at (519) 527-0305 (1996 Membership fees need to be paid by February 29, 1996 in order to be a voting member at this AGM.) /-4111-1110 44.4 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6,1996 PAGE 11. Juvies go to game 7 The Blyth Juveniles stayed alive in their OMHA playoff series against Cayuga last Saturday with a 5-3 victory. Blyth goals were scored by Chris Stewart (two), Mike Bromley, Tim Lyons and Mike Heffron. Assists were credited to Bromley (two), Kurt Kumm (two), Benji Hakkcrs, Mark Wilson and Grant Jarvis. Coach Neil Salverda was very impressed with his players, who adjusted well to what turned out to be a very physical came. Though The Belgrave Tykes made it to the "A" Championship at a tournament held in Lucknow last Saturday. In their first game, they defeated Lucknow by a 10-5 score. Jeremy Robinson scored all 10 goals for Belgrave. In their next game, they defeated a second Lucknow team, this time by a much closer 5-3 score. they are still behind 7-5 in points, Coach Salverda felt very confident that his team can still take the series. Game seven is scheduled for this Friday evening in Blyth at 8 p.m. Coach Salverda said they are planning to take a bus to the next game in Cayuga to be held, if necessary, on Sunday evening. Anyone interested can contact him at 482-7207 or A) Craig at 526- 7220. Robinson again led the offensive effort, with four goals. Scott Phillips added another. In the championship, they were defeated by Teeswater in a heartbreaking 4-3 game. Teeswater scored two goals in the final minute of the time to ice the victory. Robinson scored all three Belgrave goals. Darn! This one may have gone by the net, but there were enough that didn't as the Brussels Crusaders trounced a visiting Wiarton Redmen team by a score of 4-1 on Saturday night. The two teams are tied one game apiece in this playoff series. Tykes' Robinson scores 17 Crusaders tie series Brent Vandenakker's two third period goals broke a 1-1 tie and led the Brussels Crusaders to a 4-1 win over the Wiarton Redmen Saturday night. The win ties the best of seven semi-final series at one game apiece. Game three, scheduled for Sunday in Wiarton, was cancelled due to weather conditions. It will be played Friday night in Wiarton at 8:45. Game four will be in Lucknow at 7:30 p.m., with game five Sunday in Wiarton. Wiarton took an early lead before Mike MacKay, who enjoyed a one goal, two assist game, tied the score on the powerplay midway through the first period. Ron Strome completed the goal scoring, while Girls tie 1-1 The Belgrave Girls played to an exciting 1-1 tie with Teeswater last Monday. Candace Procter scored for Belgrave. Coach Cam Procter said Teeswater was much improved, and made the game very exciting. Rick Boon added three assists. Pat Cronin was solid in net stopping 30 shots while the Crusaders had 31 attempts on the Redmen net. The Brussels Crusaders appreciate the Optimist Club Tournament Committee rearranging the Saturday night Atom Hockey schedule to allow the Senior game to be played. WIARTON REDMAN vs BRUSSELS CRUSADERS SAT., MARCH 9 7:30 p.m. at Lucknow Arena Atoms Reps nip Elma-Logan The Brussels Atom Rep team participated in the Brussels Optimists Atom Tournament last Saturday. On Friday, they avenged their recent WOAA playoff loss to Elma Logan by handing them a 4-3 defeat. Mark Hunter led the attack Zurich downs Bantams 4-2 The Blyth Bantams lost 4-2 in the first game of their WOAA playoff series against Zurich last Monday. Mike Haggitt and Jeff Cowan scored for Blyth, with an assist going to Mike Ansley. Trainer Gord Haggitt said, "The team played well and had a number of good chances, but their perform- ance was hampered because they put too much pressure on them- selves." The teams will take to the Blyth ice again this Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a pair of goals, Darrell McClure and Nolan Krotz added a single goal each. On Saturday, they were eliminated by Lucknow in a 3-2 game. Lee Dilworth and Krotz scored for Brussels. Coach Alan Krotz said the team was behind 3-0 early in both games. "They just came up a bit short in the second game." The team will take to the ice in the "B" division of the tournament this weekend, filling in for Wingham. Their first game will be Friday night against Walkerton. Microman. The Ultimate Computer Store Full selection of computers, accessories and stationery supplies. We are an authorized IBM, AST, CANNON, COMPAQ and H.P. dealer Sega & Nintendo 135 Wallace Ave., N USTOWEL (519) 291-9633 Fax 291-9634