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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-02, Page 32Mitchellearns silver with ntarlo Nationalteam Gerard Cres signal -star staff In just her second year playing the sport, 15 -year-old Jaden Mitchell is already playing field hockey on a na- tional level. The Goderich District Collegiate Institute student recently returned from Intercourse, Pennsylvania, where she and the U-16 Ontario Na- tional field hockey team played their way to a second place finish against the home team. "ft boiled down to the Pennsylva- nia team and Ontario U 16," she said. "They were pretty good." The 1-0 loss to a national team is indicative of the tight game Mitchell plays in net, a position she said car- ries the most excitement and the most pressure on the field. "The adrenaline you get and the im- pact you have on the game," she said. "It comes down to the fact you're the last person on the field so all the pres- sure is on you." It is that kind of pressure, she said, that makes the game so enjoyable. Mitchell played for the 'B' team for Ontario, after going through a lengthy Photo contributed Above, Jaden Mitchell of Goderich minds the Ontario U-16 net in Pennsylvania. tryout process for the national team. "I got an invitation to go to a tryout in January for the national team that would be to see if you go on to the Junior Olympics," she said. "We went every weekend Saturday and Sunday and there would be six hour practic- es and every two weeks they would make certain cuts." Coached by by Jill and Tara Fer- nandez both varisty and national field hockey players, as well as Olympian Michael Mahood, there was no short- age of talent to draw from, she said. After March Break, the final list was determined to see who would be going to Argentina and the Junior Olympics and who would be on the National team. "I was put on the B' team so I didn't get to go overseas this year," she said. However, after competing in the U.S. Nationals in June, she said she is ready to work hard to improve her game to make the 'A' next year. In the meantime, Mitchell will keep honing her game as she is trying out for the GDCI Vikings field hockey team - a consistent squad that ranks among the top in the province. Mitchell said her strength is keep- ing perspective on the game and .not losing focus when the scoreboard is one-sided. I try and shake it off and act like the game is 0-0 even if they score," she said. Sailors hand Hawks another defeat Denny Scott signal -star staff The Goderich Jr. 'C' Sailors started a winning streak with three wins in ex- hibition action last week. The Sailors continued their pre- season with a 3-2 win over the Port Stanley Sailors on Wednesday, August 26, and continued to fell competitors, beating the Wingham Ironmen on their home ice 3-1 on Friday, and the Walk- erton Jr. 'C' Hawks 6-4 on Sunday. Walkerton tried to keep the game close throughout, but few scoring chances and nearly 50 minutes of pen- alties had them fall by the wayside in the second period. Goderich opened the game with two quick goals; one by Brendan Thomp- son, assisted by Greg Page 30 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 2, 2009 2 Great Offers! For Members & New Members Pay your 2010 golf membership by November 26, 2009 (at 2009 rates) and you could WIN THE COST OF YOUR 2010 GOLF MEMBERSHIP BACK (at your single rate) Draw to be made Nov. 27/09 Also NEW MEMBERS Pay your 2010.membership now and you can play the rest of this year at NO CHARGE Maitland Golf and Country Club North Harbour Rd. Goderich 524-9641 %mot 4 KARATE CLASSES Children's Class: 6:15 pm -6:45 pm (Ages 5-7) V&A/ 6:15 pm -7 p.m. (Ages 8 -up) Adults & Teens: 7:15 pm -8:30 pm Starts: Monday, September 14, 2009 Classes: Every Monday & Wednesday night COST: $10.00 (Please register before Sept. 11, 2009) PLUS... 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In the third, Goderich capitalized on another powerplay with a goal by Jamie Miller, assisted by Scott Miller, and Gowen. Brandon Dykxhoom put the final goal of the game in shortly before the end of the third, assisted by Brent Debruyn and Kelly. The Sailors' first match -up was against the Jr. 'D' Port Stanley Sailors, under former Goderich coach Dale Howard. Goderich was plagued by penalties throughout all three peri- ods, but were able to score one goal in each. Port Stanley opened the scoring ear- ly on, but Evan Ducharme was able to sneak a goal through before the period ended, assisted by McClinchey and Spencer. Port Stanley netted another goal on the power play just past the five min- ute marker. Goderich wouldn't leave the period down a goal though, and McClinchey scored his own, with as- sists from Chad Woodhouse and goal - tender Deryk Mitchell. Goderich put the final nail in Port Stanley's coffin with an early third -pe- riod, power play goal by Kelly, assist- ed by McClinchey and Woodhouse. Goderich left town Aug. 28 to face the Wingham Ironmen in a 3-1 vic- tory. WEEKENDS IN THE PARK FARMER'S MARKET Fresh Ontario Grown Fruits and Vegetables •Handmade Local Crafts •Honey & Maple Syrup 'Homemade Baking 'Flowers & Plants •Fresh Meats For more info call 524-5356 SATURDAYS ek:AN . 8 am to 1 pm $ -�; �- South Side Courthouse .•orifi ""W' Did you know... there are over 200 shops and services on The Square in Goderich. FLEA MARKET ( Previously held at Huron County Gaol ) Unique items including new & used, books, jewellery, golf clubs, toys, trading cards, collectibles, ppduce & plants and more! For more info call 524-5356 SUNDAYS 9amto3pm South Side Courthouse McClinchey scored in the third off a Bren- dan Thompson -Tucker Dorscht. The Ironmen answered with a power play goal two minutes later. Goderich ovecame Wingham with two late -game goals, by Thompson off Gowen, and the second by Ja- mie Miller, unassisted. Goderich will be back in Lucan to take on Port Stanley again on Thursday, Septem- ber 3. They play again on home ice Saturday, September 5 at 1 p.m against Wingham.