Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-12-08, Page 9Brussels rebounds for B championship After losing the first game to Howick at the Blyth Lions Novice hockey tournament on the weekend of Nov. 26 to 28, the Brussels squad rebounded for a win and a chance at the B title. In the team’s second game, they met Belmore, Nov. 27. Brussels got on the board in the second when a solo effort by Wade Stephenson paid off. Stephenson then racked up two more in the period with the help of Thomas Johnston, Ryan Jutzi and Joel Wilkinson. Stephenson extended Brussels’ lead when he put his fourth over the line at 9:53 of the third. John­ ston and Jutzi assisted. The opponent struck finally breaking the shutout, putting one in the net at 7:52. Brian Burgess and Johnston rounded out the scoring for Brus­ sels in the 6-1 win. Assists went to Tom Cronin (two), Cayli Hunt and Tyler Deitner. Brussels went against Zurich for the B title on Sunday, but were doubled up. Zurich had tallied three before Deitner bulged the twine for Brus­ sels at 8:57 of the third. A quick follow-up goal by Cronin got Brus­ sels back in the game, but it could not be maintained. Zurich put three more in the net to Brussels lone goal, for the 6-3 victory. This past weekend the team played in the Clifford tournament. After a 10-0 whitewashing from a tough Norwich team, the Brussels squad came back to down Belmore 3-1. Cody Subject scored in the first, then Stephenson gave the team some needed insurance in the sec­ ond. Cronin brought them up by three in the final period. Burgess and Johnston assisted on the Sub­ ject goal. For the B championship against the hosting team. Stephenson earned a hattrick in the first period to put his team up by three going into the second period. Subject and Johnston earned assists. Subject increased the edge early in the second only to have Clifford get on the board and cancel it less than a minute later. The hosts tal­ lied one more before Cronin off the stick of Evan Ducharme snuck one by the Clifford netminder. The opponents managed one more before Cronin bulged the twine for the final time off a pass from Deit­ ner. Things got scary in the third with Brussels unable to find the net, while allowing Clifford to score two. However, when the buzzer sounded Brussels had the B cham­ pionship with a 6-5 victory. The team continued to show win­ ning form downing Drayton away Dec. 5 by a score of 6-1. After allowing the hosts to score, Cronin lit the light to go into the second period with a tie. Taylor Prior, with an assist from Ryan Smith put the team up by one in the second. Cronin had a hattrick in the third, while Stephenson tallied one of his own unassisted to seal a solid victo­ ry. Assists went to Baker, Stephen­ son and Zach Hoegy. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1999. PAGE 9. This scramble by the Blyth Midget goaltender was a rare sight during the match-up at home against Lucknow on Sunday afternoon. The host squad enjoyed a solid whitewashing of their opponents, taking this one 6-0. (Vicky Bremner photo) Clifford edges Brussels Sting posts 10-3 win The wins were big in weekend play for the Blyth Industrial Hock­ ey League. Auburn trounced the Chiefs with a 10-1 win. Jeff Oesch scored the Chiefs lone goal while Steve Plun­ kett (five), Brent Andrews (two), Mark Stoll (two) and Ian Andrews tallied for Auburn. The Sting also racked up 10 when they went against the Bull­ dogs, but were hit for three. Scoring for the Bulldogs were Darryl Bromley (two) and Mike Bromley. The 10 Sting goals came off the sticks of Jim Oster (five), Kurt Whitfield, Jack Watson, Brent Brooks, Todd MacDonald and Jason Cox. The top 10 scorers in the league are: Plunkett form the Auburn squad with nine goals, eight assists and 17 points; Steve Siertsema, Sting, 8-6-14; Oster, Sting, 8-5-13; Mike Haggitt, Stars, 7-5-12, Chad Haggitt, Stars, 5-4-9, Jack Watson, Sting, 3-6-9, Mike Millian, Auburn, 2-6-8 and MacDonald, Sting, 2-6-8. There are three tied at seven. Next week the Stars take on Auburn and the Chiefs challenge the Sting. Wednesday night the Brussels Atom Rep team hosted Clifford in an exhibition game. In the first period, two of Brussels’ defence found themselves bonding in the penalty box for over a minute. The other three players managed to keep Clifford from scoring however. Brussels started the scoring in the second period when Steven Ropp passed the puck to Adam McClure who put it past the dark side of the goalie. Two minutes later, Clifford tied the game. The players on both teams played a steady game of passing, checking and shooting. With less than three minutes left in the game, Clifford scored the final goal, making the final score 2 - I for Clifford. The Atoms travel to Wingham Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. to play their first game in the Silver Stick Tournament against Ripley. Atoms have tough week against Bayfield, Zurich It’s been a tough week for the Atom Bulldogs with two losses against Bayfield and Zurich. The team travelled to Bayfield, Nov. 29 and were shutdown by their hosts. The ‘Dogs did every­ thing but put the puck in the net. Josh Albrechtas put a shot off the post and Darcey Cook had a num­ ber of breakaways, but was stonewalled by the goalie each time. Joel Salverda did a great job in net for the ‘Dogs, keeping the Bay- field scoring down. At home Dec. 2, the team fared just slightly better losing this one 5-1. From the drop of the first puck this was a physical contest. Zurich tallied early. Despite a powerplay opportunity giving them a two-man advantage, Blyth struggled to find the net. Justin Dobie tied the score on a feed by Darcey Cook in the first but that was the end. Though the Bulldogs had several chances, they failed to stuff any more behing the Zurich netminder. Goalie Jeff Elliott did a great job in the Bulldogs net making several amazing saves to gives his teama- mates the hope of a comeback. Coach Haggitt said he was pleased with the team effort. “We just couldn’t buy a break.” Emphasis, he said, would be placed on improving the play of the specialty units. WHERE DO YOU TURN to learn what’s on sale? COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS We’re at the heart of things _______________________ .for winter! SAWDUST FOR 'I SALE! Call us for a FREE QUOTE! v U CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. Auburn, Ont. 519-526-7220 “Family Business Since 1866" Congratulations to the winners of the Craftsman Cordless Urills Part of the SEARS Shop, jDwisli OCwin! Gail Wheeler & Darlene Oldfield Oldfield Pro Hardware Sears biggest contest ever! Over $2 million in prizes. Contest ends Dec. 31/99Contest ...ask for details Sandra Hoggart & Jennifer Brigham Luann's Country-Flowers Our next draw will be December 17,1999 for the Black & Decker Deluxe all in one breadmaker. Complete the entry form found in your last parcel and deposit in the ballot box at your local Sears catalogue location.