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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-12-29, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Dec. 29. 2004-3 Snow Removal *Lanoways *Parking Lots Call for a quote VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Seaforth Clinton Derrick Vandriel Simon Vandriel 527-0609 482-3782 Get help from the professionals In our business directory! Susan Hundertmark photo Morgan, Kevin and Cody Bennewies, of Seaforth, have to settle for playing minor hockey and leafing through their extensive NHL memorabilia collection as this year's NHL lock -out continues. Local hockey fans still hoping for a season for the NHL pros By Jason Middleton ----------------- ---------- ------- Expositor Staff With no NHL hockey expected this season because of a league -imposed lockout, local fans of the sport have had to come up with some activities to fill their Saturday evenings. While it might not be the same without Hockey Night in Canada, some are using their free night, to spend some more time with their families. "I know the guys (his three boys) miss watching them on TV," Kevin Bennewies, Toronto Maple Leafs fan, said. "They learn off the pro players. Watching all their different moves ... and try and imitate those guys." Chicago Blackhawks fan Marc Robinet, of Seaforth, said that since the lockout began he's been watching movies with his family on Saturday nights. Although daughters do not watch hockey, Robinet said that they miss hearing the scores of the games. Luke Vick, a centre for the St. Marys Lincolns, said that when he returns home from his own hockey games on Saturday nights it just isn't the same without seeing the pros playing on 1'V. "It's just fun to watch because you always dream about going to the NHL," Vick said. "Watching it on TV is probably one of the closest things to making it." Toronto Maple Leafs fan Pete Martene said although he does not miss Hockey Night in Canada, he would start watching it again when the lockout is settled. As of today (Wednesday), the lockout has lasted 105 days since it began in September when the NHL and team owners were looking to insure cost certainty and restructure the league. "They've got to do something," said Martene. "It's way out of hand. You and I can't afford to go to games. They're getting so much money." "I can't afford it (tickets) at $175 a crack," he said. Vick said that he doesn't agree with a salary cap for NHL players. "It's kind of stupid. It's a professional sport. They shouldn't have to lock it out just because people aren't happy with the money situation," Vick said. Robinet said that the NHL is running a business and the way it is set up is not what their industry can afford. "If you own something and it's not making any money, you try and fix it," Robinet said. "I think that's what they are trying to do and the players need to eventually accept that these are the times." HAPPY HOLIDAYS fiom... To help clear our inventory for renovations this winter absolutely everything will be on sale! Open Boxing Day and Throughout the Holidays DAILY 111-4 16 Main Street, Bayfield 565-5900 Owners paying large salaries, Robinet said, was part of the problem. "I think both sides are to blame. I think the owners put themselves in this mess, but now they are trying to fix it." Bennewies agrees, but said that if he were a player he'd like to make as much money as he could. "They do make too much as it is, but mind you if I was in the their shoes I'd probably be the same way," Bennewies said. "We all want to make as much money as we can. It's just our nature." Martene said that he thinks that some players in the NHL are "overpaid big sucks." "It's just got way out of hand. They have not idea what money is, I don't think," said Martene. "It's not just hockey, it's all professional sports." "I think a majority of the population agrees that the players are overpaid- way over paid," Martene said. Since the lockout began, the players' union and the league have only met twice to discuss the situation. "I wish it would come back. There's still a little hope here they'll play yet this year," said Bennewies, adding that he would like to see at least half a season played. "Hopefully it'll happen." Want a' FREE oil chang Join the TMP 011 Change Club! Buy 3 oil changes and you'll get the 4th oil cItange Free! With each service 011 Change Club Members also receive... FREE 25 Point Inspection FREE Exterior Wash FREE Interior Vacuum e•It# OIL CHANGE CLUB MEMBERS OIL CHANGE $2495* Includes chassis lube, oil replacement with up to 5 litres of Quaker State 10W30 premium motor oil, oil filter replacement. 'For most domestic cars and light trucks (excludes diesel engines) LIMITED TIME OFFER AUTOMOTIVE! SALMIS i SERVICE 527 1‘.1i-Ve‘00. V `! t1iiS ad �S I hoc new �uro�'�U`Q, 0o aye 1oOk� 9 1� y tiko1atteitt°' o� !ly imQolt etin9�housa�S I�Sylit d, ? 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