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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-06-03, Page 13Quinn resigns as man ger Juniorilawks name Pratt coach George Pratt ...new Hawks' coach By Ray Lewis T -A staff EXETER - Although the Stanley Cup playoffs have just ended, some in the area have already begun to think about next year's hockey sea- son. The Exeter Hawks have al- --ready-started operation, by select- ing a new head coach. Following an executive Meeting held Wednesday night at the South Huron Recreation Centre, George Prau was named as the new man -behind the bench. The new executive for 3992-93 has also been sworn in with Andy McIntyre assuming the role as president, along with a couple of changes in directors. As well, Al Quinn has decided to step down from his roll as manager. "We need some new blood," said Quinn, who has served as manager of the club for the past four years. "Of course I'll still continue to sup- port the club, it's just time for a change." Pratt has served in both an assist- ant and co -coach role with the Hawks over the past four years and is excited about having a crack at the helm. "I worked under Jack Nairn and with John K'mick so I'm hoping to Mike what I've learned from them and put it together," said Pratt. While he isn't planning any im- mediate changes, Pratt said he would like to see a bigger commit- ment to the younger. players, some- thing which has been echoed by many coaches around the league. Based on the success of last year's midget squad from Exeter, Going for the ball during Thursday's exhibition game were Panthers' Al McFa11s, left; and Keo Chansamone of the Centennials. 1IIINiIIIIUN11111111111NIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIf1111NI1111111nn0mtln1111111NN111111111111111111111flIHN111IIII111110 NN1111111111HIIINIIfN11111111111111111111R' 'IIIINIIUIIIH111111111111p1,"'1111111 canon COLIJRLASERc [INSTANT COLOUR COPIES Enlarge family or team photos -to 8'4/2 x 11 or even 11 x 17 instantly with outstanding results Ideal for business presentation materials , evert colour transparencies 424 Main Street Exeter 233331 �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiIIIIIIIIIiIIIIIIIIiiIiIIIINIIilllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllililflllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllifillllllllllilllililllplllllllliilllliillli) 4 the future looks bright for the Hawks. Several players from the Ontario championship team are ready to make the move, and Pratt hopes to make the transition an eas- ier one. "I'm kind of anxious to start working with some Of. the strong midget talent that's coming up," said Prau. "It would be nice to see some of them out early because it is a big adjustment to move to the De- velopment League." - - Invitations have Adroitly boat aunt to several players, as Pratt hopes to get the jump on the 1992- 93 season, A new factor to contend with will be the addition of another local team, as Parkhill makes its de- but in the northern division as the North Middlesex North Stars. At stake could be several players from Parkhill who have previously worn Continued on page 15 Centennials play well tie host Sarnia SARNIA - Practice makes per- fect sometimes come true. Thursday, the Exeter Centennials beat the South Huron District High School team 6-0 in an exhibition soccer game. Three days later in Sarnia, the Centennials played well in a 1-1 tie with host Sarnia Eagles. After the home team scored first, Exeter tied it up in the second half. Keo Chansamone went towards the net and with three Centennials rushing one side, Chuck Walker knocked in a loose ball. The Centennials are now 0-2-1 in' the Western Ontario Soccer League secon4, diyision. Next action for ` starn-ts Saturday when they travel to Strathroy. Coach Dick Lord was very pleased with the way his team played on Sunday in Sarnia, com- menting it was nice to see the team playing together. "We missed a lot of chances but so did they," said Lord. He said goalie Craig Winbow had an outstanding game in net. Lord admitted Thursday's game with the high school team may have had some benefit. "It was more relaxing and the confidence was there." The Centennials have played a lot of games away from the confines of the Canners' Field in Exeter and won't be at home again until Sun- day, June 21. Cycling Club forming In town This time of year, --- the roads are busy sidelines with cyclists. I know myself, I like to dust my mountain bike off and go for the odd spin I,y around Centralia and over to Fred Huron Park. (;roves For the more serious cy- clists interested in joining a club, Michael Foreman of Exeter, is in the beginning stages of creating the Exeter Cycling Club. "There is a need for it, people are physically active," said Foreman. The obvious benefits of cycling are enjoying the outdoors and getting a good workout. "Anyone that lives within five miles of work should be bik- ing to work." He has been racing for the past 11 years and competes not only in Ontario, but Quebec and the United States. His last race was in October and Foreman will be racing again in June in Kitchener -Waterloo. There are two types of cycle racing, he usually rides in the stage races which can be up to distances of 200 kilometres and take as long as six hours. He is quite excited about forming a club. "I feel there are so many cyclists in Exeter. It would be good to organize them. I'm competitive and would like to get a club together." The Exeter Cycling Club would be sanctioned both for On- tario and nation-wide races. There are no age barriers for competitive cycle racing. He said at a race he was in with the London Cycling Club, one of the better racers was 61 years -old. Foreman said most start training when they -are 13 and usually start racing a couple of years later. If formed, the Exeter Club would probably meet once a week where they would team different racing strategies, train together and learn btisic cycle safety. Anyone interested in joining the Exeter Cycling Club may contact Foreman at 235-1013 or 235-1713. Although the turnout was not as high as in the village of Hensall, participation in Exeter for the National Physical Ac- tivity Day is reported higher than last year. While there were nearly 700 taking part in Hensall Wednes- day night, Exeter had 100 people register for the Exeter East vs. Exeter West walkoff. Congratulations to the 72 people from the East who beat the 32 registered from the West. A year ago there were only 50 walkers; proving the num- bers are increasing. Rec director Lynne Farquhar seemed a lit- tle surprised there were not more. "Maybe a lot of people did stuff we didn't record," she said. Botttthe ball and soccer fields were busy on Wednesday. Congratulations to the South Huron District High School Student Council for winning the Corporate Challenge at the Rec-Centre on Wednesday night. - "i'lkyâ–º-Scored 103 points over t e.six events while it took Murphy's a Putt -Off to take second place from the defending champions, the T -A Typos. Both had 97 points. Last year there were just five teams. "I would like to think we can double it each year. Everyone had fun," said Farquhar. 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