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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-08-23, Page 23Times -Advocate, August 23, 1989 Page 23 NY coach says 22 hour drive to school worthwhile HURON PARK - In each of its 19 years in existence, the Huron Hockey School has grown in size and reputation, with kids coming from all over the world to take part during its five-week stay locally. Its not uncommon to have players from Japan, Scotland, France, Switzerland and all over the United States in attendance at the school. Executive Director of the School, Brian Gilmour said the school has gained a world-wide reputation be- cause of the individual attention each player receives and that more emphasis is placed on learning skills than ordinary camps. Each year even professional players come to the camp to hone up on their skills and to get ready for upcoming training camps. Pros booked for the camp next week include Brian Curran of the Maple Leafs and Al Secord of the Chicago Black Hawks. Last wcelcl, a high school coach Watching and learning - Dan Enriquez, left, Buddy Galvin and Frank Stanco, from McKee High School on Staten Island New York, watch the action as their players go through skating drills at the Huron Hockey School at the Stephen Township' Arena Friday morning. The team made the 22 hour journey from New york just to take part in the camp. Nice grab - Lucan Minor Tyke first baseman makes a nice grab of a high throw to almost nab an Ex- eter runner trying for a hit during the Minor Tyke championship game in Lucan Saturday morning. Ex- eter won the game and championship 24-14. from Staten Island New York brought his entire team and parts of others to the camp, spending 22 hours on a bus to get to Huron Park. Frank Stanco is head coach of the McKee High School hockey team. He had heard good things about tpe Huron school during one of its runs in New Jersey and inquired about bringing his players here in hopes of giving a boost to the school's hockey program. In addition to the school at Hu-_ ron Park, Huron Hockey School also runs sessions in Cornwall, Monntreal, St. Louis, Michigan, New York and New Jersey, but the local camp is the only one that of- fers stay -over sessions. "After we got the information we went back to the players about it and they all were keen on the idea. We want the best for our players and this is certainly the best," said S tanto. He said he laid down the ground rules if they were to go. The school was not going to kick in any money so it was up to them to pay their own way. Stanco added three players on the team couldn't go because of injuries and summer school,'but he, along with another coach Dan Enriquez and an interest- ed parent Buddy Galvin, took the long bus ride with the kids from Staten Island to Huron Park. The players and coaches stayed at the dorms on the Centralia College campus while here. "I think I have learned more about hockey in the week I have been here than in the previous 15 years I have been involved in .he game," said Stanco. "I have never seen a school con- cerned with learning hockey that gives as much individual attention as this one," he added. He also said he was impressed with the off -ice conditioning pro- gram the school had set down for the players. That was something new to his players, but something he can have them take home in preparation for their upcoming sea- son. Stanco said some players were en- thusiastic about coming to the school but a little hesitant about coming to Canada. They will likely be back next summer as well. "They were a little leary about it. Most are coming to Canada for the first time and they didn't know quite what to expect but now that we are here, I have heard nothing but great things about it from the guys," ex- plained Stanco. He added the trip shouldn't have taken as long as it did, but their bus driver got lost and ended up crossing the border at De- troit rather than where they had in- tended at Buffalo. Spendi.ig three to four hours a day on th;; ice and more doing off- ice activities, the team didn't have much free time to sight see as they would have liked but they did make it to Grand Bend for a few hours. "We got together and took a cab to Grand Bend. 1t is a lot like our coastal resort areas around where we live. 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Crediton 2 - St. Marys 7 In the first game of the series, the local squad had problems hit- ting the pitches of Helen Fulton and also had problems with her bat. They lost the game 7-2. Brenda Wilds and Teresa Van- Raay were the only two players to reach home while Tammy Regier, Lori Devlaeminck and Karen Wil- liams hit singles. Brenda Morgan recorded the loss for Crediton. - cr-ettWtnn ?. -_ Ct Mary c. 4 When St. Marys travelled to Cre- Uiw .. .. •,-1 ,i, 1. .1 airtc were hoping to get revenge but - were :.unsuccessful with their bats' and lost a close 4-2. Brenda Wilds, Deb Lord and Lori Devlaeminck were successful with reaching bases two out of four times. Karen Williams hit a long home run in the fourth inning to add a run for her teammates. Mary- lou Tasko, Sue Muller and Mary, Gold medalists - Chairman of the Junior Lawn Bowling Association of Ontario, Pete McFalls is shown here with the girls' triples gold meda;:sts Andrea Weigand, Jacklyn Wright and Anita Wein. amnions /4 % . 'av aaAwuea� ,rmvoe TRANIPPIPIABLIS VIA CRAM= BANK ACINVFSTMFNTS 524-2773 and.ekr, 1-600.265.5503 Exeter Minor Hockey Association Registration Sat., Aug. 26 9 -1 Thurs., Sept. 7 7 - 9 South Huron Rec Centre Hockey equipment exchange; For more information contact Bill Brock 235-0323 McKillop all added single hits. Brenda Morgan pitched the game for Crediton. St. Marys now meets the winner of the series between Exeter and St. Pauls for the finals. Thanks to everyone who helped this year. Special thanks again to Darrel Finkbeiner for his coaching and to Kevin Windsor and Donna Glanville for umpiring. and lie on the beach and that is about it," said Enriqucz. Stanco said there are a number of differences between the camp run locally and the one held in New Jer- sey and ttiat is why he took his players to the camp at Huron Park and he is very happy he did. "The guys think they can conquer the work right now. The camp has done woi Jers for their moral. They can't wail to go home and get the season s arted already to practice what they have learned. He wanted to dcvclop a cohesive- ness bet ...Ten his players through living to,ether, something they couldn't do at the New Jersey camp. He also wanted a camp where all players could work together on the ice. "The individual attention that the kids get here is just great. The ice time at the Jersey camp is more ex- pensive so there is less of it, so they can't work 'as long with the players correcting mistakes. "I am looking at it for my whole team to benefit. They arc coming down here to live as a family and play together and live together. They have met friends here from all over the world, and the big thing is that they make you think hockey all the time which is what you should do at a hockey camp. They show concern for all the players and want them to develop into good all-round hockey players." said Stanco. "We thought it was a good school but found out it was a great scho.,l". Royals challenging 'B' crown EXETER - Despite finishing their regular season in the South Perth Fastball League with a 14-11 record, six more wins than they managed in 1988, Exeter Royals failed to ftnake the "A" Division playoffs and once again will contcst the "B' Division championship. Two critical losses on Sunday by scores of 1-0 and 2-0 against New Hamburg and Shakespeare respec- tively proved to be their downfall as a win in either game would have as- sured at least an eighth -place finish in the final league standings and a berth in the "A" Division playoffs. As has been the case most of 'he year, a lack of offence was the main contributor . to both losses. '.'hey managed a total of only six hits in the two games with no runner reaching third base in tither game, squandering two sound pitching per- formances by Derwyn Hodgins who went the distance in both games. Playoff action will begin Thurs- day night at the S.H.R.C. as Exctcr hosts Tavistock Merchants in the first game in a best'of three quarter- final series. In O.A.S.A. zone final play, the Royals journeyed to Tavistock last night for the opening game in the best of three series against Tavis- tock Orioles. The second game is tentatively set for Exeter Friday night at 8:30. The series' winner will advance to the OASA Inter "C" championship tournament in Waterford Scptcnwcr 16 and 17. Exeter Golf Club Monday Night Mens �IIt-awl/1 i3g:}l •t!_ .11 B Flight Low Gross Al Belle *.n a..uw Piet 2nd Low Net C Flight Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Net Longest Drive #8 - Doug Penhale Closest to Hole #3 - Bill Taylor Skins - John Snell #1 Pete Sutherland #2 50/50 - Hans Gcrstcnkom Sponsors: White Squirrel Restaurant Gary Kyle Shell ivionty Jcott Bob Reynolds John Snell Bob Atkinson Phillip Blacklcr 6• High efficiency gas furnaces rr .....rr ta• Plumbing St Heating �-ER (Exeter) Inc. 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