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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-03-22, Page 9Stingers take Bronze The Seaforth Stingers Junior 'A' Ringette Team won the bronze medal at the Ontario Ringette Championships held in Sudbury last week. The Stingers, representing the Western Region competed against teams from other regions from across the province. The Stingers were 5-1 in the win -loss columns in preliminary round-robin play at Sudbury. The Seaforth squad, led by the stalwart goaltending of Jayne Crowley, defeated Hamilton 7-4 in a rough, first game. Seaforth then beat Port Perry 8-4. Port Perry and Seaforth had met on one other previous occasion during the season and Port Perry had soundly defeated Seaforth at utat time. Seaforth simply outskated and out played the Port Perry team in this crucial tournament game. The Stingers later defeated Sault St. Marie 9-2 but at a high price. Cathy Coyne, defenceman, incurred a knee injury and was lost for the reminder of the tournament. The most important and ultimately the best game of the enure tournament had Seaforth facing off against Pembroke in the fourth game of the tournament. The results of this game would determine which team would secure first place and receive a bye into the cham- pionship final. Seaforth had defeated Pembroke, winning the gold medal in an earlier tournament this year in Mariposa, and Pembroke was obviously determined not to be overtaken by the local squad in this game. At the end of the first half the game was scoreless and the Seaforth team, although out- playing and out -skating the Pembroke team, particularly during the first period was frustrated countless times by exceptional goaltending. Pembroke ended up winning 4-2. In fifth game of the tournament the Stingers clobbered Keewatin 9-2. The last game of the round robin saw Seaforth pound Valley East (Sudbury) by a score of 13-2. On the basis of the round robin results, Seaforth placed second and advanced to semifinal action Friday evening against third- place Port Perry. Seaforth defeated Port Perry in preliminary action and Port Perry obviously was prepared to take revenge. Port Perry jumped into an early Lead, but the Stingers responded with a goal early in the first period to tie the game. Port Perry responded with two quick goals and although the Stingers came within a goal on numerous occasions, they were unable to overtake the very defensive minded Port Perry team. The final score was Port Perry 7 - Seaforth 5. The Stingers achieved their season goal of winning a medal at the Championships and were gracious recipients of the all - Ontario Ringette Championships Bronze medallion. The Stingers had a very successful season. They won gold medals at three tournaments, were Huron -Perth League Champions and Western Region Junior 'A' Champions. The members of the team would like to thank all those in the community who assisted in making the trip to Sudbury possible, and would like to extend their gratis to their parents and loyal fans who have supported them in their endeavour this past season. Poor turnout causes problems The St. Columban Soccer Association has temporarily suspended operations for three weeks because of the poor turnout at its annual meeting March 9. Six people showed up, only two fully committed to serving on this year's executive. The minor soccer organization, which has a long history and estimates 200 children have registered in recent years, hopes to have better success at a second annual meeting now scheduled for the St. Columban Parish Hall on Mar. 30 at 7:30 p.m. GREOOR CAMPBELL PHOrrC LITTLE BIG MAN - A good time was had by all last Tuesday and Thursday as 16 teams, some from as far away as Strathroy and Embro, competed at the annual mini-mite/tyke holiday hockey toumament at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. Blake Murray was tending goal for the Seaforth entry when this photo was taken. McInally Cents' top sniper Steve McInally of the Seaforth Centenaires finished 13th in the Ontario Hockey Association Junior "D"evelopment League's scoring race. He finished the regular season with 20 goals and 34 assists for 54 points, with 50 penalty minutes. According to the league's final statistics, Port Stanley and Exeter dominated the division's "top 10", each with four shooters on the list. Steve Deprest of Lucan was once again the league's leading scorer with 75 points in 31 games, from 32 goals and 43 •::;t,°',iy\?J''`.,::.<;oyi:��A .i>fi.E;s i ti.<•; £::