HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times-Advocate, 2002-11-06, Page 10By Pat Bolen
TIMES-ADVOCATE STAFF
ST. CATHARINES – It was an incredible end to an
incredible season, as the Panther field hockey team
captured the silver medal at the OFSAA championships
in St. Catharines on the weekend. After three days, and
six tough games, it came down to a 1-0 loss to Notre
Dame from Burlington meaning the difference between
silver and gold.
Going into the tournament, the Panthers faced stiff
competition from 15 other regional champions, but
won two games and lost one to place second in their
pool and advance to the quarter-final.
They faced a very confident number 2 ranked Lorne
Park team from Mississauga who jumped out to an
early 1-0 lead, and controlled play throughout the first
half. Not giving up, 12 minutes into the second half
Jenalyn Baker scored to tie it up. Stealing the momen-
tum away, the Panthers started to come on strong and
minutes later, Megan Preszcator scored to ice the win
and push South Huron into the semi-finals.
St John’s Kilmarnock was the next opponent and it
was once again a tight-checking, low scoring game and
the team that converted on its chances would be the
one to win. The combination of Leanne Cronyn and
Karly Pinder clicked with Pinder deflecting in a pass
for the only goal the Panthers would need, winning 1-
0.
So with 14 teams eliminated, there was only one
standing between the Panthers and gold and it was
Notre Dame, who had defeated South Huron in the
pool round on a controversial play.
When a whistle was heard, the Panthers stopped,
not realizing it was from another field. Taking advan-
tage, Notre Dame scored, and the goal was counted,
starting them off to a 2-0 victory.
Looking for payback, the Panthers squared off
against Notre Dame on Saturday. Right from the start,
it was a closely matched contest with neither team sit-
ting back.
The Panther defence core of Maria Dinney, Carrie
Prout, Jaci Marshall,Brittany Caldwell, and Susie
McCann stopped the Notre Dame attack for the first
part of the half, but the opposition scored midway
through, to end the half up 1-0.
By the second half, the Panthers were on the attack
for long periods, but could not convert. Midfielders
Jillian Koehler and Beth Hundey controlled the ball
extremely well, allowing the offence to mount attacks.
Despite the efforts of all the players on the team, it
wasn’t enough to overcome Notre Dame who eventual-
ly came away with the 1-0 victory.
Coach Jim Workman said he couldn’t be prouder of
his players, especially graduating students Jenalyn
Baker, Brittany Caldwell, Carrie Prout, Beth Hundey,
Heidi Muller and Megan Preszcator.
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Panthers OFSSA silver medalists
The SH Panther field hockey OFSSA silver medal winning team. Front row L-R:Jenalyn Baker, Maria Dinney,
Shelby Musser, Middle:Megan Preszcator, Brittany Caldwell, Amber Caldwell, Nicole Muller, Lindsey Muller,
Susie McCann, Leanne Cronyn, Beth Hundey, Back: Jim Workman(Coach), Jaci Marshall, Brittney Foster,Amy
Weido, Michelle Muller, Heidi Muller, Carrie Prout, Kristen Reschke, Brittney Schroeder, Karly Pinder, Jillian
Koehler,Linda Farquhar(Coach) (photo/Pat Bolen)
By Pat Bolen
TIMES- ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER – The Exeter
Hawks had a perfect
weekend winning two
games making its record
5 wins out of the last 6.
The Hawks faced off
against Mt. Brydges
Nov.1 intent on payback
for the 3-1 loss they suf-
fered in their previous
meeting.
Jeremy Geoffrey and
Jeremy Vanbergen set
the tone in the first
minute laying out hits in
the Mt. Brydges zone,
setting the stage for the
first Hawks goal as
Shayne Andrews opened
the scoring two minutes
into the game.
Playing what assistant
coach Mark Livermore
said was “their best
game of the year” and
“good in all three zones”
the Hawks controlled
play at both ends, stand-
ing up at the blue line
and never allowing the
visitors to get set up.
Exeter went up 2-0
half-way through the
period on a goal by Nick
Regier after some good
forechecking by his line-
mates.
The second period
turned into a checking
contest with most of the
action along the boards
as both teams battled
for position.
Chances to score were
few on both sides, with
Eric Gelinas missing a
pair close in, and Matt
Vlemmix almost getting
a short-handed break,
but not being able to
catch up to the puck.
Livermore said the
Hawks have
been prac-
tising their
penalty
killing and
the results
showed,
killing off
all 10
penalties
they
received.
They were
aggressive
all night on
the penalty kill.
As play opened up in
the 3rd, Exeter took
control with a pair of
goals on the powerplay
to put the game away.
After working the puck
around the zone, they
found Vlemmix alone
who made it 3-0.
Hawk goalie Shane
Dejong was not tested
often in the game, fac-
ing only 16 shots, but
was sharp when he had
to be, especially with his
team down two men on
a 5 on 3 in the third,
making several saves to
keep the score 3-0.
Jeff Finkbeiner made it
4-0 on another power-
play late in the period to
seal the victory, with
Exeter out-shooting the
visitors 37/16 overall.
Exeter was back in
action Saturday
night in Lucan,
where they
started slowly.
Rivermore stat-
ed ”We didn’t
play up to our
potential in the
first two peri-
ods, but came
back in the 3rd.”
Despite being
outshot 43-29 by
Lucan, the
Hawks still man-
aged to pull out a 5-2
win, scoring 3 third
period goals.
Exeter’s next action is
a pair of road games on
the weekend, starting in
Thamesford Friday
night. Rivermore
expects it will be a
tough game.
The Hawks will be
looking to revenge a
previous loss when they
play Lambeth Sunday.
Exeter Hawks sweep weekend games
Scott Davies of the Exeter Hawks gets ready to fire Nov.1 against Mt. Brydges.
Exeter won the game 4-0.(photo/Pat Bolen)
”We didn’t play
up to our
potential in the
first two
periods, but
came back in
the 3rd.”
— MARK LIVERMORE
ASSISTANT COACH