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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-01-03, Page 15Andy Bader photo Owen Smith of the Mitchell Atoms is chased through the neutral zone by Seaforth's Brett Williamson and Jordan Pepper during WOAA regular season action in Mitchell Dec. 20. Seaforth won 5-0, with Pepper scoring two goals and Williamson adding a goal and an assist. Scoreboard HOCKEY Novice Boys Saturday, December 23 Seaforth 12 . Mount Forest 4 Goals: Jack Henderson (Hat Trick), Jake Finlayson (Hat Trick),Jacob Campbell (Hat Trick), Holdyn Lansink, Josh Robinson, Kasey Harrison Silverstick Tournament Round Robin Play in Ripley Wednesday, December 27 Tavistock 5 Seaforth 3 Goals: Jake Finlayson (Hat Trick) Coaches' Comments: Solid goal- tending by t,iam Melady. The team put forth a strong effort offensively, but came up short. Thursday, December 28 Seaforth 2 Listowel 1 Goals: Jake Finlayson 2 Coaches' Comments: Excellent. goaltending by Gavin Campbell. T Friday, December 29 Seaforth 5 Walkerton 2 Goals: Jake Finlayson I Hat 'Prick i Jack Henderson, Jacob Campbell Coaches' Comments: Great goal- tending by Gavin Campbell and Liam Melady. Coaches' comments: The Seaforth Novice ended up in a 3 way tie in round robin play and their plus minus or goals for and against placed them third...not enough to advance to the semi-finals. Atom Rep Dec. 22 Seaforth 5 vs Goderich 7 Goals: Logan I,ammerant, Robert Campbell, Jordan Peppe.r, Morgan Bennewies and Will Marcy. Coaches' comments: The game was kept very close till near the end. Again the boys played a great game and showed how well they can pass and stick handle. .Jared Anstettdid great, in net to keep the score close. Again Morgan had a great shot from the blue line to score a goal. As usual this played well together with help the defense and forwards who are ing well together as a team. Way boys. team from play - to go December 28 Seaforth 1 VS Goderich 1 Goal Scorer: - Logan Lammerant Coaches Comment - A great game to watch. The boys were passing and doing the proper stick handling to keep the game close and to end up with the tie. The boys gave their all and it showed. A great short handed goal by Logan, Morgan Bennewies and Scott Malone. You boys rock. Atom Girls Dec. 14 Seaforth 2 vs Ilderton 3 Goals: Kourtney Ribey, Farren Goos Dec.22 Seaforth 2 vs Ilderton 4 Goals: Lauren Bedard See more SCOREBOARD, Page 20 The Huron Expositor • January 3, 2007 Page 15 Do you have a sports tip? Call; our newsroom at 527-0240 National Women's Hockey League coming to Mitchell Jan. 6 Jeff Heuchert .11111.1811111.111111. Some of Canada's elite women's hockey players will be on display at the Mitchell arena this Saturday (Jan. 6), when Mitchell Minor Hockey presents a regular season game of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Becky Belfour, a director with Mitchell Minor Sports who spearheaded the event, says the game is a great way to promote Mitchell and bring together the commu- nity. "I really hope it's a success. It's great hockey to see," says Belfour. "I hope everyone comes out to see what it's all about." Belfour was in contact with the NWHL last season, when the league donated tickets for the NWHL finals to Mitchell Minor Hockey, to give away last season. From those conversations, Belfour inquired about Mitchell possibly hosting a regular season game. "I just stayed on their case (about it), because I think this iS-pretty exciting for them to come to a small town," she adds. The game will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by an autograph session. The game, between the Mississauga Aeros and the Etobicoke Dolphins, will feature three members of Team Canada's 2005 Olympic gold medal team, including goaltender Sami Jo Small, defenceman Cheryl Pounder and forward Jen Botterill, as well as U.S. Olympic team captain Krissy Wendell. To host the game, Mitchell Minor Hockey had to bud- get $5,000, which will cover the costs of busing the play- ers and referees to Mitchell, food for the players and refs before and after the game, as well as advertising the event on the radio. Tickets cost $10 and children under three get in for. free. "I know it's a bad time of the year with Christmas just finished, but it's a perfect opportunity for a small town to take advantage of something you don't get to see every day," she says. "Even if we break even, it was worth it." All proceeds from the game will go tow. rds Mitchell Minor Hockey, says Belfour, adding that o gra nizers are expecting to sell at least 500 tickets, which would cover their costs. All proceeds afterwards will be put to good use in the minor hockey system, she adds, noting they are expect- ing somo. donations to help with the costs as well. • See AUTOGRAPH, Page 20