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Times-Advocate, 1983-01-05, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, January 5, 1983 Sports Spotlight By Ross Haugh Tournament all set Plans have been completed for the annual Exeter junior Hawks hockey tournament and a quick look at the matchups will indicate area fans are in for a lot of exciting hockey action. Three of the top teams in Western Ontario will be in town to do battle with- five representatives of the Western Junior "D" league. The first game which gets underway Saturday, -January 8 at 12 noon pits the Ontario champion Lucan Irish against St. George. Next at 2:30 p.m. it will be the hometown Exeter Hawks tangling with Grand Valley. The third game is set to go at 5 p.m. with the Tavistock Braves now leading the northern division of the western loop taking on the Port Dover Sailors. The final preliminary games sends two local league teams the Thamesford Trojans and Thedford Browns. .against each other at 7:30 p.m. The semi-finals between the winners of the four Saturday games will be played Sunday at 12 noon and 2:30 p.m. with the championship final going at 7:30 p.m.- The following week, Saturday, January 15 to be ex- act, followers of all Western Junior "D" clubs will have a chance to see their favourites in action as the annual all star game is scheduled for.the Lucan arena. The best of the northern division will tangle with the best of the southern section. The game starts at 7 p.m. It will be preceded by an all star player reception and smorgasbord between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. A dance featuring Daybreak will follow the all star game at approximately 9 p.m. going until 1 a.m. Change of heart Early duringthe just concluded National Football League strike, a couple of CFL games were carried on American television netw$rks. Several comments were made by the announcers as to the Ind we quote "odd rules" which are used in Canada. The one "odd" rule referred to was the no yards penalty for any tackler coming closer than five yards to an opposing player catching a punt or a kickoff. , A few weeks ago Frank Beckman of WJR Detroit who is involved with the Lions football broadcasts said it might be a good idea if the Canadian no yards rule was adopted by the Nrtional Football League. He was referring to a couple of instances in the first games after the strike when on punts, the return man was hit by a tackler before he even touched the ball. In these instances serious injuries could happen as the fellow waiting for the ball is not expected to be hit before the ball arrives. The long layoff of the NFL due to the strike appears to have more effect on the kickers than any other part of the game. On a number of occasions in recent games, point after touchdown kicks have gone astray which in the past has almost been unheard of and field goal tries from fairly close in have missed. While the playoff picture in the NFL will be settled by the time this issue hits the streets, some 11 teams still had.a chance although in some cases very remote to fill one of the four remaining playoff spots available. - Despite the high finishes of the Los Angeles Raiders and the Washington Redskins in their respective divi- sions we will go out on a limb and predict two other clubs to meet January 23 in the Super Bowl. How about the Pittsburgh Steelers to represent the American Conference and the Dallas Cowboys to emerge as the best in the National Conference? After a very slow start the veteran Terry Bradshaw is starting to put things together for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Put his experience and that of coach Chuck Noll together and they could come up with the surprise of the year. In the other division, the Cowboys despite a surprise loss a week ago to the Eagles will be tough when the chips are down. Coach Tom Landry himself is one of the big changes for the Cowboys. Landry well known fbr years wear- ing his fedora and dress suit has now switched to wear- ing a warmup jacket similar to many of the other coaches. Caps also flying When talking about the great showing of the Washington Redskins, another team based in the area of the United States Capital is making fans sit up' and take notice. 'ilk Washington Capitals are on a real splurge in the National Hockey league and are close to taking over first place in the Patrick Division. With no one in the top 12 positions in the NIIL scor- ing race, the Capitals are being successful with a great defensive game. Of the 22 teams in the league, the Capitals are fourth on the list for the fewest- goals allowed with 122 at thetime of writing.' The Boston Bruins, leaders in the Adams Division are the best defensive club followed by the Norris Divi- sion leading Chicago Black Hawks and the Buffalo Sabres. Against 'new parks A recent release from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters indicates that group is against a Province of Ontario proposal to create 245 more Pro- vincial Parks. The Federation points out that the designated areas are already Crown land which does not need to be.put into formal parks for protection as it is already under government control. • Many of the proposed parks would eliminate hun- ting which provides countless days of recreation to On- . tario sportsmen and a 700 million dollar contribution to the Ontario economy. The 130 existing Ontario Provincial Parks already occupy 10,521,406 acres. The proposed 245 parks not counting any National parks would add another 10 milliva- acres. Take four straight games Stephen atoms win London tourne The Stephen toms won the Huron East Tournamept�t played in London at-lbe Argyle and Stronach arenas .December 27,29 and 29. Stephen won all four of their games to bring home the trophy. In the first game they beat Hillman Gulf of London 6-2. and this was followed by a 10-1 victory over Ridgetown. The semi-final opposition was Huron House of London, who fell 11-3 in a one sided game. In the final Stephen met Tillsonburg. The game was very close until Stephen scored four times in the last four minutes to win 9.4. For the local club Steve DuBarry was the lead points getter with 16 goals and four assists in the four games. Kevin Fick added 11 goals and six assists, while Peter Conlin contributed seven goals and 10 assists. Also on the scoresheet were Dean Pfaff with two goals and four assists, Jamie Tomes,, four assists, Jeremy Fink- beiner and Kevin Glavin, two assists each, Steve Glavin, one goal and one assist and Chris Foran, Ted Hyde and Brent Jesney who each add- ed one assist. Goal tender Scott Russell gave up only 10 goals for a 2.5' - average in the four games. sE STEPHEN ATOMS IN TOURNAMENT -- The Stephen Township atoms won. four straight games to win the recent London Huroast atom hockey tournament. Back, left, coach Ian Russell, trainer Doug Fick and manager Con Foran. Centre,.Pete Gibson, Kevin Fick, Steve Dubarry, Jeremy Jason, Pete Conlin; Jamie Drake, Dean Pfaff; Steve Glevin and Ted Hyde. Front, Jeremy Finkbeiner, Jamie Tomes, Jaime Nujerkens, Scott Russell, Kevin Glavin, Chris. Foran and Brent Jesney. Hawks lose two, playoff margin drops The Exeter Hawks dropped two games this week along with some margin in their battle for the fourth and final playoff spot in the northern division of the Junior "D" loop. The hawks were doubled - up 8-4 by Tavistock and 6-3 by ' Mitchell as they suffered their third straight losses and drop- ped two points in their margin over Seaforth. Seaforth nowtrail the locals by only three points and have a game in hand, while the Mit- chell Hawks•are one behind the Centenaires. Exeter's 21 points leaves them four behind the third place Thedford Browns. Friday night, the Hawks will travel to Tavistock for a game against the first place Braves and then they face a crucial test in Seaforth on Tuesday. This Saturday and Sunday, of course, they'll host their annual tournament at the rec centre. . Mitchell spree Tuesday night, the Mitchell Hawks exploded for three goals in seconds in the open- ing minutes of the third period to break a tie with Exeter and move on to a 6-3 win. Exeter had dominated play throughout the contest before Mitchell went on the quick spree to pull the game out of reach. Mitchell led 1-0 .after the first, . but Exeter took a 3-1 lead in the second before allowing two goals late in the middle frame to leave the squads tied and set the stage for the Mitchell rally. Tony Jones, Dean Arm- strong and Jeff Rowe scored for Exeter with Ed Willis picking up two assists. Single assists went to Mike Clark, Jones and Dave Jackson. Exeter sat out 12 of the 21 penalties called. including a five-minute fighting major to Mark Vandergunst. Exeter out -shot Mitchell by a 37-26 margin. , Dave Rook started•'in the nets for the locals and was replaced by Mike Tadgell after the three - goal outburst by Mitchell in the third. in Lucan, Wednesday, the Irish spotted the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the first period and then came roaring back to post an 8-6 triumph. it wasdhe fifth straight win for the Lucan crew over Exeter this season and they have out- scored them by a whopping 44-16 margin. The Irish scored three times in the final 10 minutes of the Bowling Men's A (:4 13. Wood 800 0 0 Si' R. Anderson 751 0 0 LE ('. Murray 712 5 5 11S G..Wilson 700 5 5 130 .1. Bell 696 2 2 SU G. Webb 704 2 2 011 W. Pearce 701 7 7 PA 11. McDonald 704 7 7 NM Garry 554 0 0 GG T. i}long 566 ' 0 0 TSI D. Rrininell 882 7 7 (1F; R. VahDanne 706 7 7 Monday Senior Men .1. Gosar 1410 W. Shapton 1 345 M. Dearing 634 C. itendy 372 G.ltoggarth 459 13. Ethcrington 408 iiuron stupe M.L Mns'o 99 E Dekort 104 t 1)i•kort ;1„ t( verbeck 12'1 first period to take a 3-2 lead and the teams traded single goals in the middle frame to keep the score close. However, the Irish wen't'to work to score, three times in just over four minutes of the third to take a 7-3 Lead and then hung on as the Hawks finished with a flurry with three goals in the final three minutes. Seven goals were scored by the two teams in the final eight minute of the game. Steve Glenn and John Medd paced the Irish with two goals each and singles were fired by Jamie Shipley, Paul Wraith, Doug Latta and Mark Thomson. Wraith contributed five assists, while Randy Turner and Latta had two each. Helping out on single markers were Art Gregory, Thomson, Shipley and Geoff Edwards. The Hawks scoring was handled by Tony Underhill, Steve Prout, Ed Willis, Dave Skea. Dean Armstrong, and Mark Vandergunst. Picking up two assists each were Mike Clark, Jamie Chaffe and Vandergunst. Singles were recorded by Skea, Scott Brint- nell and Armstrong. Paul Creighton guarded the nets for the Irish and record- ed 28 saves, while Dave Rook had 33 for the Hawks. The CASH FOR GOLD AI) Gold and Silver rings, watches, earrings, chains, medals, and den- tal gold. Damaged or broken. Special prices for Canadian and American silver coins and condition. Also buy- ing any - foreign silver coins. 'Warehouse Furniture and Appliances 63 Main St. Exeter, Ontario Exclusive Agent in Exeter for Northland Gold 8 Silver Inc. Whiting's ARS SCUBA -DIVING Sport Diver Course Commencing January 20. 1983 AT THE VANASTRA COMMUNITY CENTRE Course length 42 hours 12 weeks - $125.00 For information contact: Vanastra Community Centre 482-3544 or Sid Scroggs-482-3151 Candidates may obtain NAUI, ACUC. or CMAS Certification recognized worldwide. All aged above 15 may register. ENROLL NOW TOTAL REGISTRATION IS LIMITED picucups Demo Models $6995 Now with previously unavailable 5 SPEED GAS TRANSMISSIONS. Plus one year 32,000 km. new car warranty With incredibly low mileage Start 1983 off right! Cail. BiIIy.Joe .Rowcliffe today about your new truck) Auto -Rued Main St. South Exeter, 235-1100 Toll Free 1-800-265-7034 sammiellisM teams sat out five minors each. The Irish connected on three powerplay oppor- tunities and the Hawks were good on only one. Congratulations to the Huron East Athletic Associa- tion for a superbly run tourna- ment and to . all the high calibre teams who provided excellent and entertaining hockey. Thanks to all the. parents who took time out from their Christmas holidays to help out. Molters lose* to London - The Exeter Molting Hawks broke even in two exhibition oldtimers hockey games this week. The Hawks on the strength of four third periqd goals downed the Wingham Oldtimers by a score of 6-3 and Monday night on home ice dropped a '6-4 decision to the London Old Indians. In the win over Wingham, Frank Boyle scored the only Exeter goal of the first period on a three-way combination with Peter McFalls and Bo Jones. Jim Russell converted a pass from Mike Cushman for the second Molting Hawks score in the middle frame. Bob MacDonald led the Hawks scoring splurge in the third period with two goals and assists on the other markers notched by Keith Ahrens and Jim MacDonald. Also getting assists were Ahrens and Jim MacDonald. Mike Cushman led the Ex- eter scoring in Monday's loss to London with a pair of suc- cessful shotsi Getting one goal • each were Jim MacDonald and Frank Boyle. Former NHL star Jack McIntyre was in the London lineup and scored one goal. k Open your diors to people eager to work. • introducing A Federal Wage Subsidy Program For The. 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