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EMHA presents awards
EXETER - The importance of having fun was stressed by incoming Ex-
eter Minor Hockey Association president Mike Ansteu at the annual
awards day held Sunday at the South Huron Recreation Centre.
"It's important that particularly the young players enjoy playing the
game, because they're the future of minor hockey," Anstett added.
Following are the award winners presented on Sunday:
Midget Bears: Most Dedicated award shared by goalies Jason Clay and
Ken Hines; Most Improved - Mike Burton and Most Sportsmanlike - Bob
Wheeler.
Ladies Auxiliary Bantams: Most Dedicated - Marty DeBruyn; Most
Improved - Chris McDonald; Most Sportsmanlike - Adam Jean.
Legion Pee Wees: Most Dedicated - Tony Eagleson; Most Irpproved -
Scou Rasenberg and Most Sportsmanlike - Scott Gilfillan.
Atom Broncos: Most Dedicated - Chad Monteith; Most Improved - Jeff
Gooch and Most Sportsmanlike - Peter Fragiskatos.
Novice Waxers: Most Dedicated - Craig Overholt; Most Improved -
Amanda Wuerth and Most Sportsmanlike - Mike Dietrich.
Bantam Lincolns: Most Dedicated - Mike Schwindt; Most Improved -
Jeff DeBlock and Most Sportsmanlike - John Moore.
Bantam Eagles: Most Dedicated - Bryon Ellerington; Moat Improved -
Craig Wheeler and Most Sportsmanlike - Jeff Inch.
Pee Wee Mustangs: Most Dedicated - Lucas Forrest; Most:Improved -
Brian Hayman and Most Sportsmanlike - Adam Miller.
Atom Crunchers: Most Dedicated - Jason Miles; Most Improved -
Adam Regier and Most Sportsmanlike - Shane Czypyha.
Atom Packers: Most Dedicated - Robert DeVries; Most Improved -
John Gregus and Most Sportsmanlike - Ben Rader.
Novice Bombers: Most Dedicated - Tony Ens; Most Improved - Bram-
well•Steele and Most Sportsmanlike - Anthony Inch.
Novice Panthers: Most Dedicated - Shawn Talbot; Most Improved -
Cayle Lawton and Most Sportsmanlike - Jamie Rasenberg.
The Wrath
of
Wipes
by Don Cherry
TROUBLETIMES FOR THE NEW YORK RANGERS
How do the NEW YORK RANGERS go from .the first place
overall to losing a play-off spot? Look no further than the injunes to
TURCOTTE, PATRICK, WELLS, LEITCH, and MESSIER.
When you have the most valuable player in the league hobbled by
injuries all year, and you have the Norris Trophy winner out most of
the year, you know that the power play isn't going to ,work, special
teams isn't going to click, and that alone is the difference between
first and fourth. But a strange thing happened with their goalies. In
91-92, their goalies VAN BIESBROCK RICHTER were one of
the,.best,duo's.in,the league, but for some reason, both decided to
change masks. I'm not saying this is the reason why they turned into
sieves, but I'm sure it didn't help. In other words, "if it isn't broke,
don't fix it."
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ALEXANDER "THE GREAT" (... at least he thinks so)
Buffalo's ALEXANDAR MOGILNY has a real sweetheart con-
tract. (if you like personal contracts). He's getting $750,000 this year
and $850,000 next year, but wait 'till you hear about the bonuses,.
you won't believe 'em. Get this, $10,000 for every goal after 40, and
20,000 for every goal after 45 goals. (In one game last week he col-
lected $80,000). He has over 70 goals as I write this, so you figure
out how much he's getting. There's one more little cupcake in his
contract and that's if he finishes in the top 15 scorers which should
be a piece of cake. (It's in the bag).
I gotta admit that the kid's got guts, being the fust Russian (or
whatever they call 'em now) to come over here without the RUS-
SIAN FEDERATION'S approval. It must have been scary for a 18
year old kid to leave behind his family, friends and country forever.
I don't like personal bonus contracts because sometimes it makes
the player selfish. I believe in CLIFF FLETCHER'S theory and
that's team oriented bonuses to get everybody together. Maybe that's
one of BUFFALO'S problems. As DOUGIE GILMOURS says "if
the team doesn't do well, what good is personal bonuses."
I also think ALEXANDAR'S attitude needs some correcting.
When asked about that great little centre, PATTY LAFONTAINE
and his contribution to his goals, ALEXANDAR said sarcastically
"Oh yeah, I'm nothing, without Patty; I wouldn't be here: I wouldn't
be ahve; It's obvious that I'm nothing. He's the man here you know,
I'm just the small guy." Hmmmmm... To this I say, Maybe he's right.
ULF "THE CHEAP -SHOT" KING
ULF SAMUELSON said he wasn't upset at SPORTS ILLUS-
TRATED heading a story on him called "MR. DIRTY". I guess he
shouldn't be after ending PIERRE
MONDUE'S career with a stick in the
eye (after Pierre scored a goal for Mon-
treal), tearing BRIAN SKRUD-
LAND'S knee to pieces with a knee hit
and putting out CAM NEELY for al-
most two years with a knee hit.
ULFIE is the "KING OF THE
CHEAP -SHOTS" and S.I. was right
on the money. Even his mother called
him "a dirty hockey player" and his
mom knows hockey. Yes, he's a tough player but as CAM NEELY
said "you can't respect the way he plays because he doesn't back
himself up. You must stand up for yourself and not wear a mask
down to your chin and "turtle" every time there's trouble."
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IN-LINE SKATE TRIAL
Saturday, April 23rd
(Weather permitting)
C'mon in and try a pair of Bauer in-line skates
for free!
Baseball Showcase '93 draw winners:
Brad Murray: Cooper ball glove, value $94.95, Bred Tie -
man: D&R ball glove, value $86.95, Dolly Atthill: Team
ball hats, value $85.00, Greg Bell: NIKE MCS air show
shoes, value $72.95, Scott Armstrong: Blue Jays replica
jersey, value $49.95, Jamie Reabum: A -K Sweatshirt,
value $39.95, Jeff Finkbeiner; Franklin batters glove, val-
ue $19.95 Jeff Mason: Mizuno batters glove; value
539.95, Cameron McCrae: Easton batters glove, value
$1L95.
PORT4.
Fishing season begins this Saturday
By Fred Groves
T -A star
EXETER - Rods and reels, buckets and baits.
They'll all soon be coming out of storage as the 1993 fishing season
begins Saturday.
Prior to that, the Ausable Bayfield Conser-
vation Authority will be stocking
Morrison Dam with up .to 1,000
trout as local anglers will be
able to cast away and won't
come home empty handed.
This year, the ABCA will
have to find the funding for all
of the fish they plan to put in
the dam, in the past the Minis-
try of Natural Resources has provided fund-
ing for about half the number.
"A thousand is the minimum I like to see
go in so people can have 11 chance to catch
them," said John Schwindt, Extensions Ser-
vices Manager for the ABCA.
"We're hoping to get enough funds for
1,000," he added.
Hopefully some of the money will come
from the Lions Club who recently hosted a
very successful conservation dinner and who
hold their annual fishing derby in early May.
The Ministry of Natural Resources keeps a
close eye on the rainbow trout especially at
the fishway at Pt. Albert. With the help of
volunteers, the MNR have been counting the
trout.
"It gives us an idea of the total run coming
said Kevin Coultes of the MNR.
About 100 rainbow trout have been lifted daily by the MNR from the
fishway which is on the Nine -Mile River. Anglers who want to go fish-
ing other than the Morrison Dam near Exeter can head to the Maitland,
Nine Mile and Bayfield Rivers.
The trout the MNR are lfting are ranging in sizes from three pounds
r1I the way up to 15 pounds.
But those who do will have to make sure
they have their conservation fishing license
with them or an outdoors card. Price of the
fishing license this year is $15 which allows
anglers up to five fish per` day. For those
who don't think they'll get that many in a
single day, then the MNR has a $7.50 li-
cense which is for two fish per day.
Coultes says the amount of fish being
caught by each person is closely monitored,
maybe a little more so than people think.
"We have our environmental officers out
there prior to the season. Some guys are a
little anxious and get out early."
He also said there arc many anglers who
act as volunteers when it comes to policing
the fish limitations.
Salmon and Trout Derby: The Grand
Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce are
preparing to host their 5th annual Salmon
and Trout Derby which runs from May 8 to
May 16.
Once again the prize list is extensive as
the largest salmon will bring in a prize of
$4,000, second is $1,500 and third is $700.
The largest trout brings $1,000, second is
$200 and third is $100.
An Ontario Fishing License is required plus there is an entry fee.
Other prizes include a chance to win an outboard motor and there are
also daily prizes.
For more information contact the Gran& Bend Chamber of Com-
merce at 238-2001.
into
our lake
systems,"
Annual awards night
Mohawks' Gibbon announces retirement
EXETER - Dale Gibbon said goodbye to the Exeter Mohawks Saturday
night.
At the Senior 'A' hockey club's annual banquet, the rugged winger said
he and his wife are moving out west.
Gibbon, not known as a big goal scorer but a hard -checking forward
who makes things happen, is the recipient.of'this year's Murdiena Glover
Award. The award is presented to a player who shows sportsmanship, ded-
ication and perseverance.
"This is my last year with the Mohawks and this really tops off my ca-
reer. It's been a long struggle for me to come -hack after breaking my leg a
couple of years ago," said the former London Junior 'B' Diamonds player.
Joe Scherer was the big award winner on Saturday as he took home both
the Top Scorer trophy and the regular season Most Valuable Player honor.
Defenseman Cory McKee was the Rookie -of -the -Year while blueliner
Jeff Warren was named the club's Best Defenseman. Centre Tim Shields
was the Most Valuable Player for the playoffs.
This year's executive once again worked very bard and two of its mem-
bers;%rilCeislake and Luanne shared the Murphy's Award for the
top executives. •
Exeter did not make it to the'OHA finals this year as they were knocked
out in the seventh game byDunnville for the Southwestern League title.
"We all know how difficult it is to repeat. We found that out this year,"
said Coach -General Manager Dave Revington. We had an older team and
we had to rely on guys who have.been here a long time."
He said there were several nights the Mohawks went on the road with
less than ten skaters which made for a lot of space in the dressing room.
"We found out we can't do that. The guys that did show up were really
committed. The guys that came from distance were great they showed up a
lot and we appreciate that."
Winn tg the Murdena Glover Award was Dale Gibbon, right
who received the trophy from executive member Lori Kerslake
Past president Gabby Mol, left; presented Joe Scherer with
the Mohawks Top Scorer Award.
President Stew Taylor, left; presented the Rookie -of -the -Year
Trophy to defenseman Cory McKee.
Recession doesn't
hurt sporting business
EXETER - Like any other business, it has its ups and its downs.
The sporting goods business basically has two peak seasons, the fall
when everyone is getting their hockey and ringeue equipment and the
spring when the ball gloves and bats are plentiful in the stores.
Wednesday, RSD Sports from Exeter, invited several manufacturers to
display their baseball wares during a Sports Show at the South Huron Rec-
reation Centre.
"It hasn't been in Exeter before," said Ron Bogart of RSD. "One of our
sales reps said its been done in Listowel. it (sports business) was slow like
it usually is in March. The last couple of years has been down a bii"
The idea of the show began back in November and since then, Bogart
had sent out over 175 invitations to coaches and managers to come to the
show.
At the show, which also included a display by the London Tigers of the
Eastern League, and six displays by local card ticalers, there was a televi-
sion playing with videos of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dennis Lee, of Saxon Athletic in Brantford was one of the manufactur-
ers at the show and while watching the video he explained that slo-pitch is
the big sport in Canada.
"In baseball in particular, slo-pitch is the fastest growth arca in Canada,"
said Lee referring to the many teams who order uniforms from his compa-
ny.
"It brings out a large portion of females and guys over 30 who have giv-
en up on baseball and who want to play the game again."
Lee said the actual colors of uniforms has really changed ova the past
10 years and said such influences as the San Jose Sharks of the National
Hockey League are noticed.
Mohawks' defenseman Jeff Warren, left; receives t e Top
Defenseman Award from executive member Joan Finkbeiner.
Murphy's Award winners Lori Kerslake, left; and Luanne Kee-
lan were the top executive members on this year's club. Pre-
senting the trophy was Jacqueline McDonald of Murphy's.
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