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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-18, Page 14Page 2A Times -Advocate, March 18, 1987 Grand Valley waiting to renew rivalry with Exeter If everything goes according to Hoyle, a keen rivalry will be continued in the first round of Ontario Hockey Association Senior 'B' playoffs. The part - that must go according to Hoyle is the Exeter Mohawks continuing their winning ways- and disposing of the Tavistock Royals in the current championship final in the Central Senior 'B' grouping. If the Mohawks do advance they will meet the Grand Valley Harvesters. A number of players on both clubs were rivals a few years back when the Exeter Junior Hawks and Grand Valley Harvesters met in Junior 'D' playoffs and in the annual Hawks junior tournament in the first weekend in January. . On the current Harvesters team are formed juniors Murray Hunter, Paul Irvine, Greg Flear and Doug Boswell If our memory is correct former Hawks who are now with the Mohawks include Bill Glover, Brian Mercer, Kris Bedard and Mike Clark. The series between the Mohawks and Tavistock is turning in- to a hard checking, tough defensive affair with both goalies com- ing up with superlative performances. The fifth game of the best -of -seven final goes tonight, Wednes- day at the South Huron Rec Centre at 8:30 p.m. If further games are necessary they will go in Tavistock Friday night and back in _Exeter next Sunday,March 22. for the seventh and deciding game. • The Mohawks will be a little thin on defence for the KM cou- ple of games as Barry Baynham spends a vacation in Florida and Pat Cyr is skiing in Western Canada. Cyr would be back for a seventh game if that happens. In junior hockey ranks, the puck has not been bouncing right for the Exeter Hawks in their group final series against Brussels. After tying up the series at a game apiece on home ice Wednes- day, the Hawks lost the next two games and overtime was needed in both before the Bulls were declared the winners. The last hope for Dave Bogart's Hawks ride on tonight's per- formance in Brussels. A win there would bring the two clubs track to the South Huron Rec Centre, Friday with a seventh if necessary in Brussels, Sunday. They have bounced back before this season when some folks ogroo' Sports Spotlight by Ross Haugh have counted them out, so this situation is no exception and we would hope they bounce back like the proverbial rubber ball. The fortunes of ttie Lucan Irish have also taken a turn for the worse in the past week. After winning the first two games, the usually high scoring Irish could manage only two goals in the next two contests aha find themselves ih a- series deadlock with the Thamesford Trojans. -The fifth game went last night, Tuesday in Lucan and the sixth game goes in Thamesford Friday night. If a seventh is necessary it's scheduled for the Lucan Commtfnity Centre next Monday night, March 23. . - While both area junior teams are fighting for their playoff lives, members of each were honoured at Saturday's annual ban- quet of the Western Junior. '13' league. The Hawks goaltending trio of Derek Switzer, Brad Bender and Dave Rook were named the top puck stoppersin the northern group and in the south it was the Irish combo of Doug Haskett and Paul Woolford coming up with the best percentages. On the scoring front, Wayne Urbshott of the Lucan club won the south division scoring championship with 55 goals and 47 assists for a total of 102 points. Learn about salmon A new 90 -minute film titled The Great. Lakes Salmon Adven- ture is being released after two years of production. This exciting all Canadian film is hosted by John Dolan and features baseball great Fergie Jenkins, member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Some of the film highlights include rare historical footage of the decline and re -birth of Great Lakes fishing; exciting under- water shots from the latest in remote-controlled cameras; tips and tricks from Great Lakes professional fishermen and biologists such as Adams, Laaksonen, Lindner, Retherford, Voiland to name just a few; plus lots of incredible high-tech fishing action. Each ticket -holder will have a chance to win the $20,000 fully - rigged Salmon Adventure boat featured in the film. This is a unique film experience. The first in-depth explora- tionof high-tech fishing for salmon and trout - the fastest growing sports activity and a multi -[pillion dollar -industry in the Great Lakes region. -Shows -an- this-area--will-be=at--Saunders -Secondary School auditorium in London, March 23 and Sarnia Collegiate, April 8. Shows are at 6:30 and 9 p.m. • WIN 'A' REC TOURNAMENT -- The 'A' championship of the weekend Exeter men's rec hockey playoff tournament was won by Gaiser-Kneale. Back, left, Rich Lather, Ron Lindenfield, Paul Gilmour, Brian Horner and Scott Brintnell. Front, Rick Lindenfield, Pete Parsons; mascot Ryan Lindenfield, Jeff Fuller, Steve Prout and Ed Willis. T -A photo One rec final is deIayed, Whalers team disqualified stops any team from packing it's after the two eligible players took part in the first 'three games of the tournament. In addition all members of the Whalers who suited up for the'B' final will be suspended for one year. The Outlaws and Algoma Tire will meet for the 'B' title on Thursday, March 25 at 8 p.m. at the South Huron Rec Centre. The annual Exeter men's rec hockey league playoff tournament was held on the weekend at the South Huron Rec Cente,.but only one title was decided. Gaiser-Kneale defeated the Col- onials in the final to win the 'A' cham- pionship. In the 13' division, the Whalers were disqualified by the' league executive for using two ineligi- ble players. but despite the ruling came out for the 'B' final and refus- ed to leave the ice. League president Dave Urlin told the T -A that league rules include one which requires each player to play in at least seven regularly scheduled games to qualify for participation in the league playoffs. Two of the Whalers Terry Zachar and Darren Vandergunst did not meet requirementsof the seven game regulation. ' Urlin added. "It's a good rule. 11 Umpires Clinic (OBA Hardball) dun., ApriT 5 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. at South Huron District High School, Exeter For more information Phone Usborne Umpires Assoc. Incorp. 519-235-1164 lineup for the playoffs." In addition to president Urlin, the league executive includes vice- president Dave Atthill, secretary - treasurer Jamie Gaul and director Gerald Weido. The league executive along with one representative from each team met to discuss the rule infraction STARS Depicting Stars in the Zurich figure skating club carnival are Marcel Gelinas (left), Lucas Bruxer, Jeffrey Miller, Craig Overholt and Elyshia Denomme. Opening Special Beginning March 19 Hair Cut $ 500 Dale McAllister Hairstyling 5800 DALE'S STYLE BARBER SHOP 476 Main St., Exeter Lower level, Devon . Building Phone: 235-2801 PETITES WIN ONE Tuesday the Exeter Petites show- ed their stuff against the undefeated Mitchell team, winning 10.9. The Exeter Girls started the scor- ing at 13:26 with a goal from Jill Sararas. Sararas and Cara Gardner each added a single to end the scor- ing for Exeter in the first period. Exeter started the second period behind by two but were able to recover to win tis, one goal. Doubles in the second period came from Cheyenne Westlake, Cara Gard- ner and Jill Sararas. The winning goal was a single effort by Lisa Forrest. Assisting on the Exeter scoring were Carrie Simpson, Danielle Miners, Lisa Forrest and Cara Gard- ner,.,This win allowed Exeter to ad- vance to the finals against Seaforth. In the first game of the best -of -three final, Exeter fell short of Seaforth, losing 4-2. Scoring for Exeter in Friday's game was Carrie Simpson and Lisa 'Forrest. Recording the only assist for Exeter was Janice Sanders. Exeter practices Thursday in Ilen- sall at 5:30. Series now even IihttTro• ans • Alter winning the first two games of the OHA Western -Junior. '0' south division finals against -the Thamesford Trojans, the Lucan Irish dropped the next two games and still, need two victories to win the championship. On home ice Tuesday night, the -Irish were -blanked -5-0 by -the Trojans and in Thamesford Friday night the home team won by a score of 5-2. The fifth game of the best -of -seven series was played last night, Tuesday in Lucan. The sixth contest goes Fri- day night in Thamesford with a seventh and deciding contest if necessary scheduled for the Lucan arena,. Monday night, March 23 at 8:15 p.m. In Tuesday's third game of the series, the Iri§h sharpshooters were unable to get any pucks past Mike McMillan in the Thamesford net. Quinn McKnight led the Thamesford seoing attack with a pair of successful shots. Scoring in single fashion were John Foslett, Doyg•Titus and Scott Fuller. In Thamesford Friday night, the home team jumped ahead at 11:27 of the first period on a power play with Joey Danowski registering. Two more power plays paid off -for the Trojans in the first 12 minutes of the middle session as Scott (Mac- Donald - and Danowski beat Paul Woolford in the Lucan nets. Both came with the Irish playing shorthanded. With three seconds to go in the se- cond stanza, Greg Bumpus made it 4-0 for Thamesford. -The-Irish-scoringtamrne cameeI i an end at 5:50 of the final 20 minutes of play as Brad Muir- hit the opposing net on a three-way passing combina- tion with Ron Goodhand and Grant Larsen while Rob Popovich of the Trojans was off for hooking. A minute and 33 seconds later. Wayne Urbshott converted a pass from Jesse Crawford tocomplete the Lucan scoring with the two teams playing at full strength. I AY FF H KEY ACTION Exeter Mohawks vs Tavistock Royals Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. 4010* Seventh game if necessary Sunday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. At South Huron Rec Centre Sponsored by the following community spirited businesses. • Bayfield Recreational Sales • Extate Realty Inc. • Hurondale Dairy • Morgan insurance • Leon's Buy and Sell • Huron Motor Products 40 Years of •'' Canadian Citizenship 1947-1987 111 •eec. :,. 40111041010* April 12-18 is National Citizenship Week in Canada. Itis a time to cele- brate and reflect upon the strengths and values of Canadian life -- equality, diversity and community. Share in the spirit of our dynamic, multicultural society. Share in the spirit of Canada. :I. 410 41. t Department of the Sat retary SmCr4tertst d'1( of State of Canada du Ca) k