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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-03-11, Page 13senmr •n• oi„ Mohawks surprise Mudcats EXETER - Forget about the regular season. Forget about who finished higher in the playoffs. This is playoff hockey. Sunday night, at the South Huron Recreation Centre, the Exeter Mo- hawks blasted their biggest rivals, the Dunnville Mudcats 9-2, in their fust game of the best -of -seven Southern Counties Senior 'A' Hockey League championship. The series switches to Dunnville for 8:30 p.m. games on Thursday and Saturday and back in Exeter at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Dunnville finished four points ahead of Exeter during the regular season and in the four games the two teams met, the Mudcats won all four. "Two of the four games we played, we had a good chance of beating them," said Exeter coach Dave Revington. in those two games, Exeter lost 4-3 earlier in the season and were beaten in overtime in Dunnville. Sunday, the Mohawks' top offensive line of centre Craig Oster and wingers Greg Snyder and Joe Scherer, were in on six of the nine Exeter goals. All three had a pair of goals and two assists. Revington said Dunnville tried to put a checking line on the talented trio but it obviously didn't work. Scherer apt his eighth and ninth goals of the playoffs. Dunnville couldn't get their offence rolling and didn't score on Rick Pi- kul until the third period when John Howatt connected and Mike Kerslake got a shorthanded goal. "He's playing well," said Revington of Pikul. "He looked especially sharp on the penalty shot." Dunnville was awarded a penalty shot in the second period but Pikul won the one-on-one encounter. Garnet Wilson started in net for the Mudcats but was replaced in the sec- ond by Scou Gilmore. "1 thought he (Wilson) played okay and made some good saves in the fust period," said Revington. Also scoring in the opener for Exeter were Dale Gibbon, Andre Prevost and Kevin McArter. Tifn Fritz returned to the lineup and he was put on a wing with McArter. The two Brussels natives were outstanding -in last year's playoffs. Mohawks moments:..Defenceman Dale Timmermans saw limited ac- tion in Sunday's game...Scherer has 16 playoff points and Snyder has 10. - an - ON - - - an - - - - - - ON - - - 0000.1111111111000■O.O• • Sharon Jennison, left; and Janice McClennan. Jennison and McClennan -5-pinprovinciai champs The trip to the provincials, and now to Ottawa on April 25, started back in November. "All the bowlers that belong to the Ontario Five -Pin Bowlers Association bowl in their own house," said McClennan. When they were in Hamilton, the two who bowl out of the Town and Country Bowling Lanes in Zurich and are coached by Tony Bedard, won their region with a remarkable 240 pins over average. Of all the other regions in Ontario they had the high- est over average, beating William Gillespie and Jorge Gawlick of Kingston who were second at 219 over. Winning the provincials not only meant taking home microwave ovens, but Jennison and McClennan won trips to Florida. If they are tops at the nationals they get an additional week's holidays in the sunny state. ZURICH - Sharon Jennison and Janice McClennan are still in a bit of shock. It hasn't really sunk in that the two Grand Bend la- dies are provincial bowling champions and are head- ing to Ottawa for the national finals. On Saturday, February 29, Jennison and McClennan won the Hiram -Walker Special Old Ontario High -Low Double Championships. There scores in Hamilton were 199,152 and 235 for McClennan while Jennison was 170, 195 and 213. . "We just happend to be lucky that game. I've never bowled that well," said Jennison in her third -year of bowling McClennan is the pleasant surprise of the duo as she is bowling for just her second season but of the two, has the higher average of 170 compared to Jennison's more than respectable 152. IN►NIIIIIIINIIIIIIIINIIIIIRIIIIIIIIIIRIHIIIIINIIIIpluuiiinllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIB1111111111111111111111114111111111111111111111111MQ1111111111111N111ii1111111111111111111U111110111111$11111111IM111111111111 canon IJIJIJJRLASEB CCFER INSTANT COLOUR COPIES Enlarge family or team photos to 81/2x 11 or even 11 x 17 instantly with outstanding results ?tel for business presentation materials , even colour transparencies 424 Main Street Exeter 23x1331 IIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IlIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItIlllllllllllllllhlll) Generals advance to OMHA championship ERIN - There seems to be a se- cret formula in the skates of the Exeter RSD Generals. It's simple, total dedication from the entire team. That means no superstars. Everyone can get the job done and they all know what there role on the team is. Sunday in Erin, five different players scored as the Generals beat Erin-Hillsburgh Devils 5-3 to advance to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association 'CC' playoffs. After tieing the first two g.aTes in the six point series, the Gen - als won 5-3 in Exeter on Satur- day and gained a berth in the pro- vincial finals the next day. "They are all bluecollar guys, muckers. That's how we win," laid Exeter coach Scott Bogan. The Generals will now play the winner of Clinton -New Hamburg who had their first game on the weekend which means a bit of a wait for the Generals. Bogan said the key to getting this far, and the frame of mind his team has, came after eliminating Lambeth. "The guys had a bad spell at the end of the season but then we peaked," said Bogart. In Erin on Sunday, Sean McCann scored the first goal from Derek Campbell and Fred Godbolt on the powerplay. But Adam Reed and Josh Reil con - Continued on page 14 t Rye year iOlds can't dominate hockey Iam a big fan of poor* who speak their mind. 8i dol Tell it as it is. Last week, the Exeter Tfltrtes-Advocate received four letters from concerned parents about entry into the upcoming Exeter Minor Hockey Association Tyke Hockey Tournament. I love receiving letters. It lets me know that first of all the public is reading our newspaper and also, as far as sports is concerned, that parents want the best for their children. The best memories I have of playing hockey is going with my buddies to a new subdivision and knocking the puck around on mini frozen ponds. We had fun. Surprisingly enough, we didn't have that great a time when we went to the arena on Saturday momings. Hockey for us meant Saturday afternoons at the subdivision or weekdays af- ter school when we would put our boots on and play road hockey for hours. I'm not saying adults have ruined hockey for those who just want to enjoy the game, but at times they can certainly com- plicate things. Choosing sides with the dispute between the EMHA and parents of the Lucan Tykes is not what I want to do. Howev- er, 1 do want to clarify a few things to both sides. First off to the EMHA, five year-old kids cannot dominate to the point where they are shoe -ins to win the toumament be- fore it happens. Remember now, there is always a tournament favourite. Any sport, any tournament, anywhere. A year ago in Exeter, the host Little Hawks were finalists behind Strathroy. Lucan had two teams entered and both won and lost a game. Both were beaten by Exeter. Five-year olds can only dominate a game when they have more than a couple of lads who can take more than half a doz- en strides without falling down. Very few minor hockey associations begin competitive play for their tykes until after Christmas. It takes them a few mo- ments to get help from moms and dads to tie skates and be helped on to the ice. They leam how to skate, offsides and ic- ings will come later. Lucan parents must keep in mind that whoever hosts a tour- nament has the right to accept or not accept. It's their tourna- ment. If the EMHA desires to keep it to mini -tykes (four year- olds) and not worry about who is going to win the tourna- ment, that's their choice. This year there are two tyke teams in Exeter, proving there are more parents getting their youngsters into the game. This is an eight team tournament on March 21 and only six teams - are from outside Exeter. Of course, toumaments do offer players and parents a chance to visit arenas and teams they do not normally play in regular league games. Most parents do like to get away for the day or weekend. If I had a child playing tyke hockey in Exeter I would defi- nitely want him or her it_ttis tppmamenL -As we all know, driving a lot of miles to watch hockey is thing. For locals to play in their own tournament is great. Perhaps however, next year the EMHA could look into ex- panding their toumament from a one -day event to a full week- end. That way they could allow more teams in, more from surrounding areas. But that's just an idea. by Fred Groves Froin the sidelines:...A big congratulations to the local mi- nor hockey teams who made it to the OMHA semi-finals. The Generals of Exeter, the Thunder of Zurich, The Stephen Twp pec wees and the Lucan peewees, bantams and midgets. It's been a long season for not only them but everyone. Getting this far is quite an accomplishment..for non-OMHA teams es- pecially my buddies with the Exeter Peewee Bullets, good luck in the Lambton-Middlesex League playoffs. L5MAMit4tAM5MA ADULT CLASSES; Evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. or afternoons 2 - 4 p.m. March 17 Thursday. Design a "spring Tulip Swag' A bright, colourful swag using pussy willows, silk daffodils, ivy and tulips. Suit- able for door or wall. $30.00 & up. March 24 Tuesday. 'Tonight the class will work on a grapevine arch using dreads in your colour choice. 540.00 and up AprIt 1 Wednesday Silk green plants never need watering and are great for busy people on the go. Fill a pastel basket with artifi- cial greens, violets and more. $35.00 & Up. April 2 Thursday Using a light coloured willow heart wreath, accents of Spring silks will highlight and brighten. Suitable for in- door decoration. $30.00 & up. April 7 Tu.edsy Techniques using the glue gun will be discussed in this night's dass. A raffia braid will be our base for tuck- ing dried flowers throughout to create an interesting look. $25.00 & up. AprII 8 Wednesday the Topiary Tree is a classic look, and has been requested again. The glue gun will be used to create this in- teresting design. $35.00 & up. AprII 9 Thursday Bnny a touch of spring indoors. Using artificial spring flowers you will create a natural looking vase arrange- ment to enjoy during the months ahead. $30.00 & up. April 14 Tuesday make your own fresh Easter arrangement using a cheery Easter basket and long lasting blooms. $30.00 April 23 Thursday Our newest lookl The -Grapevine heart bower". Perfect for above a headboard or pine cupboard. 3 grape- vine hearts together that you will decorate using drieds. Colour choice available. $40.00 41.11 29 Wednesday The Kitchen Wreath. Freeze dried fruits and vegetables, peppers, plus drieds and natural accents will create ahom 0. cartage b look. $45.00 Aprny Design a lovely Victorian basket arrargemwM using silk and dried materials. You will enjoy this pretty, deli- cate centrepiece throughout the year. 1140.00 & up. CHILDRENS CLASSES Wednesdays - 4 p.m. to 5:15p m. Ages 7. 13 March 25 Decorate a double grapevine heart using silks and drieds. An indoor wall decoration. $20,00. AprII 1 A tiny bird perched amongst silks and *Ws will highlight this grapevine bow. $15.00 April 8 Cinnamon ticks tied together and accent with raffia and drieds would be perfect on the wall or to frame. 515.00. AprIl 29 Green Plant.Csire class. Children interested in 'Growing things' will love tips on plant care and they will plant up a basket with live plants. 515.00 SAMPLES ON DISPLAY IN STORE. PRE -REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT NECESSARY FOR �. PST AND GST NOT INCLUDED. SOME COLOUR CHOICE AVAILABLE. Eight week Conestoga Floral Design commencing Tues., April 21. COUNTRY riows 9i4l 'bin 9frcbt • e1letrn" • '10*•2b90 We deliver smiles