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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-10-02, Page 18Page 18 Times -Advocate, October 2, 1991 SPORTS !t the 1991-92 Junior 'D Exeter coach George Pratt encourages the Exeter ing a recent Junior 'D' exhibition hockey game. Hawks dur- Name Scott Schiedel Derek Shackleton Shawn Chipchase Nick Wieckowski Paul Manders Shane Robinson Ray Cousineau Doug Clark Mark Reid Dave Dalrymple Dan Ryan Andrew Barton Nathan Blight Al Blommaert Steve Vandenberk Larry Lewis John Bell Jamie Cornish John Teahen Clint McCann Pos. Age Ht. C 20 5'10" C 19 5'10" (' 18 5'6" C 16 5'11" RW 19 5'10" RW 17 6'3" RW 18 5'6" RW 20 6'2" LW 20 510" LW 19 6'1" LW 18 5'8" LW 19 6'0" D 17 5'9" D 19 5'10" D 17 510" D 20 5'8" D 19 6'3" D 17 6'1" G 16 5'10" G 18 5'10" Wt. 185 180 155 150 175 180 145 225 170 180 150 180 180 165 145 155 185 190 170 170 Last year's team Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks Brussells Jr.0 Parkhill midgets Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks St. Marys midgets Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks St. Marys midgets Exeter Hawks St. Marys midgets Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks Exeter Hawks Exeter midgets St. Marys bantams Exeter Hawks - rx O' Lucan Irish 1991-92 roster (as of September 29) Name Pos. Greg DePrest C Greg Muir C Dean Hammond RW Paul Woodburn RW Andy Ross RW Scott Riddell RW Steve Snider RW Brett Revington LW Jason Wilson LW Steve Matthews LW Jon McEachren D/RW 21 Ed VanKerkoerle D 19 Brad Bowers D 19 Keith Robson D 16 Kevin Leitch D 20 Mike VanStecnsel D 16 Scott Amos D 18 Bob Szabo G 21 Dan Jenkcn G 19 Age Ht. Wt. Last year's team 18 5'8" 125 Lucan Irish 18 5'6" 155 Lucan Irish 16 6' 175 London midgets 150 Parkhill midgets 180 Lucan Irish 170 St.Marys midgets 180 Lucan Rec hockey 180 Lucan midgets 150 Irish Irish 170 Lucan Irish 230 Lucan Irish 165 Lucan Irish 190 Lucan Irish 170 Ilderton bantams 195 Lucan Irish 160 Strathroy bantams 170 Lucan midgets 160 Lucan Irish 175 Lucan Irish 17 5'9" 19 6'1" 18 5'8" 19 5'10" 17 5'10" 17 5"7" 17 6' 6'5" 6' 5'10" 5'9" 5,9" 5'10" 5'10" 5'11" 6'1" Only Irish weakness will be lack of blueline depth LUCAN - On Wednesday the Lucan Irish host Burford in their fi- nal pre -season Junior 'D' of the 1991-92 season and Saturday start their regular season when they travel to Belmont. Advancing to the finals the past two years, plus having a pair of championship banners to their name, Lucan has always been able to put a powerhouse on the ice. But this year it could be a little tougher. Although management is hope- ful, as all teams are at the start of a new season, manager Ken Freeman noticed on Saturday there is one weak link. "We've got a lot of rookies and a lot of holes to fill on defence," said Freeman. With the loss of Todd Hayter and last year's MVP Jamie Pearce, the Irish have only three returning blueliners in Kevin Leitch, Ed Van- Kerkoerle and Brad Bowers. In Saturday's 3-3 tie against the defending league champion Tha- mesford Trojans, VanKerkoerie was playing a forward position. By the weekend the Irish had al- ready signed eight rookies: Dean Hammond, Paul Woodburn, Scott Riddell, Brett Revington, Keith Robson, Mike VanSteensel, Steve Snider and Scott Amos. When asked if the Irish have a chance to win the division again and reach the finals, Freeman said, "it depends on how the young kids come along. I'm impressed with them." The tie against Thamesford saw Lucan only suit up five returnees and they still came back after trail- ing 2-0. Veteran Steve Matthews scored twice and Hammond also connected. Friday night in Thamesford, the Irish got two goals from Greg De- ftest with one each by Derek Greenlee, VanSteenscl and Van- Kerkoerle. Host Belmont Friday Hawks set for home opener By Ray Lewis EXETER - The Exeter Hawks will open their Western Ontario Junior D' hockey season at home Friday night against the Belmont Pests, and if their pre -season is any indication of things to come, fans had better climb on the band wagon early. The Hawks polished off the Ayr Centennials in a home and home series on the weekend, ending their exhibition schedule undefeated. But even though Exeter went 6-0-1, co -coach George Pratt isn't over- confident. "We're hoping to do well," said Pratt. "But I think the north divi- sion is going to be really tough." Browsing through the Hawks' roster, fans can find lots to cheer about, as Exeter has almost it's en- tire defensive corps back. The only loss is former captain Jeff Dalrym- ple, who will be missed not only for his defensive prowess but also for his leadership. Larry Lewis, Al Blommaert, Steve Vandenberk and John Bell have all returned, as has Jamie Cor- nish, one of the last players re- leased from the St. Marys Junior B' Lincolns. Add to that rookie Na- than Blight, formerly a St. Marys midget, and the defense is solid. Exeter's goaltending duo seems set, with Clint McCann retuming to active duty between the pipes, along with rookie John Teahen from St. Marys who was sharp in camp. Up front, the Hawks will miss the services of Jim Dickens, but several players have had a strong pre- season which will help to fill the gap. Exeter has seven veterans re- turning to the forward line, includ- ing centre Derek Shackleton and left wing Andrew Barton. If rook- ies such as centre Shawn Chip - chase, an all-star last season with the Brussels Bulls in Junior 'C', pan out, the Hawks will do all right. "The rookies had a very impres- sive camp," said Pratt. "And Dave Dalrymple has adjusted well." Dalrymple, one of Exeter's top defensemen last season, is now see- ing action at left wing. At 6'1" and 180 lbs., Dalrymple has surprised everyone by becoming one of the team's leading forwards. "He'll give us some added strength on the left side," said Pratt. "And we know he can play defense if we need him." They say defence wins cups. If the old adage holds true, and the squad remains healthy, the Hawks are definite contenders. Hawks happenings The South Huron Recreation Centre is ready for the upcoming season, sporting a new look at cen- tre ice. Hawks and Mohawks logos have been added to the surface for a little 'inspiration.' Hawks end pre -season undefeated AYR - The Exeter Hawks fin- ished their exhibition season here Sunday night, downing the Ayr xy e. -t, October 5 Lucan at Blemont, 7:30 p.m. 9 Mt. Brydges at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 13 Lucan at Lambeth, 7:15 p.m. 19 Lucan at Mt. Brydges, 8:30 p.m. 23 Seaforth at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 25 Lucan at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 30 Belmont at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. November 1 Lucan at Alvinston, 8:30 p.m. 2 Lucan at Port Stanley, 8:30 p.m. 6 Mitchell at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 13 Exeter at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 16 Alvinston at Lucan (in Ilderton) 8:30p.m. 20 Lambeth at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 22 Lucan at Mitchell, 8:30 p.m. 29 Lucan at Seaforth, 8:30 p.m. December 4 Mitchel! at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 11 Alvinston at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 15 Blemont at Lucan, 2:30 p.m. 18 Seaforth at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 20 Lucan at Mitchell, 8:30 p.m. 22 Lucan at Lambeth, 7:15 p.m. 27 Exeter at Lucan, 8:30 p.m. January 4 Lucan at Mt. Brydges, 8:30 p.m. 8 Port Stanley at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 11 All-star game in Wellesley 12 Lucan at Seaforth, 8 p.m. 15 Alvinston at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 18 Lucan at Belmont, 7:30 p.m. 19 Mt. Brydges at Lucan, 2:30 p.m. 22 Port Stanley at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 24 Lucan vs. Alvinston, 8:30 p.m. 29 Lambeth at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. February 1 Lucan at Mt. Brydges, 8:30 p.m. 5 Port Stanley at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 7 Lucan at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 9 Lucan at Lambeth, 7:15 p.m. 12 Belmont at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 14 Lucan at Mitchell, 8:30 p.m. 15 Exeter at Lucan, 7:30 p.m. 18 Lucan at Port Stanley, 8 p.m. 21 Lucan at Seaforth, 8:30 p.m. • Centennials 7-3 in a physical con- test. "We didn't have a good first peri- od," said Exeter co -coach George Pratt. "But we got a little better as the game got older." Trailing 1-0 in the second period, Jamie Cornish got the locals on the board when he snapped home a pass from Scott Schiedel. After the Hawks gave up two quick goals to fall behind 3-1, they stormed back to score six unanswered. Shayne Robinson had a pair while singles were chipped in by Derek Shackleton, Ray Cousineau, Dan Ryan and Mark Reid. Schie- del added three assists. Exeter 7 - Ayr 5 Friday night the Hawks battled for a 7-5 win over the visiting Ayr Centennials in Hensall. Exeter took a 2-0 lead on goals by Dave Dalrymple and Paul Manders, and went up 3-1 when Nick Wieckowski notched his first of two on the night. The Hawks took a 4-1 lead into the dressing room after the second period, after a goal by John Bell, but let Ayr climb back into it in the third. "It got pretty sloppy out there," said Pratt. "And Ayr wasn't about to give up." The Centennials stormed back with four goals in the final frame to give Exeter a scare, but Shawn Chipchase netted the winner with six minutes to go, and Wieckowski notched his second goal to put the game out of reach. rp�y ":•+.';'.�:iry:::�{,;: r,..ti, �. J`ti C.�h+�y:'iy yi::{}?. October 4 Belmont at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 5 Exeter at Port Stanley, 8:30 p.m. 9 Exeter at Mitchell!, 8:30 p.m. 12 Exeter at Belmont, 7:30 p.m. 13 Exeter at Alvinston, 3:30 p.m. 18 Mt. Brydges at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 19 Lambeth at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 23 Exeter at Mitchell, 8:30 p.m. 25 Lucan at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. November 1 Seaforth at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 2 Exeter at Belmont, 7:30 p.m. 3 Exeter at Seaforth, 2 p.m. 8 Lambeth at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 10 Exeter at Lambeth, 7:15 p.m. 13 Exeter at Lucan, 8:15 p.m. 16 Exeter at Port Stanley, 8:30 p.m. 22 Belmont at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 23 Exeter at Mt. Brydges, 8:30 p.m. 29 Port Stanley at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 30 Mitchell at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. December 6 Alvinston at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 7 Exeter at Mi Brydges, 8:30 p.m. 13 Mitchell at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 15 Exeter at Lambeth, 7:15 p.m. 20 Alvinston at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 21 Exeter at Port Stanley, 8:30 p.m. 26 Exeter at Seaforth, 8 p.m. 27 Exeter at Lucan, 8:30 p.m. January 4 Exeter at Belmont, 7:30 p.m. 5 Exeter at Lambeth, 7:15 p.m. 10 Exeter at Alvinston, 8:30 p.m. 11 All-star game in Wellesley 14 Mt. Brydges at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 17 Port Stanley at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 31 Seaforth at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. February 1 Seaforth at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 7 Lucan at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 8 Mitchell at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 14 Alvinston at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. 15 Exeter at Lucan, 7:30 p.m. 21 Mt. Brydges at Exeter, 8:30 p.m. Se ria ille wins 1-0 Championship series tied up for Exeter Royals SEBRINGVILLE - Jody Eidt connected with a base hit to right field here Sunday afternoon to boost his team to a 1-0 win over the Exeter Royals. Eidt's single in the bottom of the ninth inning saw the Sebing- vilie Junks tie the best -of -five South Perth Men's Fastbtll League final series at one game each. The series continues in Exeter on Wednesday at 8 p.m. and again in Exeter at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Trent Hilpert led off the Sebring- ville half of the ninth with a single off of Royals' ace Derwyn Hodgins and then Kory Dietz went in 10 pinch run. Dietz went to second on a passed ball and scored on Eidt's hit. "That's the first run we've given up in four games, we're not hitting the ball," said Exeter coach Fred Jtm Lewhr ...two Nts Conk. He was not overly surprised about the Juniors coming hack and evening the series. "They played well. It just con- firms what I said before, they're a good ball team and if you don't come ready to play, they're going to beat you." The Royals could only manage three hits, a double and a single off of the bat of Jim Lewis and a base hit by Kevin Lightfoot- Sebring- vilk's Jason Baier threw well, striking out seven. Exeter watched a lot of balls go by as they were not swinging the bat. "The umpire had a rather large strike zone. 1t took three or four innings to realize the fact that the ball was closer. A lot of the pitch- es were borderline," said Cook. Tempers flared in the Sunday's game when the Juniors were not very pleased when Royals' catcher Brian Noyes gunned down Eidt who tried to steal second in the fourth inning. Cook said if the Royals are to comeback, they are going to have to be more aggressive both at the plate and on the base paths. "We an going to have to make things happen."