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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-02-02, Page 13Season series now tied • Generals win second playoff game - page 14 • Panthers Alumni looking good - page 15 • !edards' big award winners - page 16 Defence key to Hawks 5-2 win over Lucan By Fred Groves T -A staff EXETER - Good defense is the key to winning any sport and that's how the Exeter Hawks won Friday night. At the South Huron Recreation Centre, the host Hawks came -from - behind to beat the Lucan Irish 5-2. That win, combined with a 7-2 vic- tory over the North Middlesex Stars on Saturday, gave the Hawks a 20-11-2 record in the OHA Junior Development League west division. Against the Irish, the Hawks were down 2-1 early in the second period but throughout the second and third periods, it was Exeter's strong defensive play which helped them pick up the win. "We tightened up a lot compared to the last couple of times we played them," said Hawks' veteran forward Todd McCann. In the last two meetings between the Highway 4 rivals, the Irish won 8-7 while the Hawks won 9-7. Nei- ther of those were defensive gems. "The biggest thing we stressed was smart hockey and not to burn ourselves out," said Exeter coach George Pratt. "Defense was stressed and our guys worked well at it." Both teams have won two of the four games between them and Wednesday in Lucan the fifth will .be played. Friday's game had a post -season air to it. "Before the game 1 told them this would be like playoff hockey," said Pratt. Hawks' goalie Chris Lyndon who picked up two wins on the week- end, did not see a lot of shots on Friday as his teammates made sure the Irish did not get a chance to score. .11 Early in the second period, Irish defenseman Dave Mancari was coming out of his own end but was immediately met at the blueline by Hawks' centre Nathan Burns who brought the big rookie down. The fourth and fifth Exeter Qnals came from strong forechecking around the Irish net as Todd McCann stole the puck and shot be- tween Stuart Ashton's legs. Todd took a perfect pass from brother Scan to score his 24th of the year. "We just quit in the third period," said Irish coach Kcn Needham. Good goaltending: Despite hav- ing five goals against him, Ashton played outstanding and the Hawks should have had more on the hoard. In the second period, Dave Dal- rymple went in and was beaten by Ashton's quick glove. Later, Burns let go with a shot which hit the post and went right to linemate Jon Schiedel but again Ashton made the big glove save. "Before the game I told them this would be like playoff hockey." "We had a lot of chances, Ashton played really well," said Pratt. "There was a lot of good point blank scoring chances he stopped." Scoring for the winners were Todd McCann with two, Sean McCann, Burns and Dalrymple. Answering for the Irish were Rob Davis and Travis Stinchcombe. Davis', the first of the game, came with 19 seconds left in a Lu - can powerplay. Although he was well covered in front of Lyndon, Davis scored from his knees, com- ,cl nior `h' hockey Wally the Wildcat, also 'known as George Maxey was the guest attraction at Friday night's game in Exeter. The mascot of the St. Thomas Wildcats of the Colonial Hockey League was joined at the game by his daughter Kelly Maxey. Wally spent time with Exeter's Kyle Schwartzentruber as part of the Minor Hockey Night hosted by the Hawks. Lucan defenaeman Craig Brown, left; and Exeter forward Scott Smale go head-to-head during Friday night's OHA Junior Development League game in Exeter. 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Sean McCann's goal was the nic- est of the night as he lugged the puck through the Irish zone and bulled his way to the net. Ashton had the puck but his momentum carried him into the goal. For Lucan, it was their second tough game of the week, coming off a 6-5 overtime win against Mt. Brydges on Wednesday. It was a good game but I'm dis- appointed in the way they played. I know they can play better," said Needham. The regular season is winding down for all teams and the Irish are faced with a very busy schedule in which they play nine games in 18 days. hawks 7. Stars 2 Although the visiting Hawks only had a 1-0 lead after the first period during Saturday's game in Parkhill, they exploded for three in the sec- ond and three more in the third. Shane MacDonald Ray Cousi- neau led the winners each with two goals and an assist. Also scoring were Mark Livermore, Sean McCann and Todd McCann. Lyndon saw his goals against av- erage dip to 3.37. Irish 4, Lancers 2 Saturday night in Lambeth, the visiting Irish came up with their 23rd win of the season, a 4-2 deci- sion against the Lancers. It was 2-1 for Lucan after the first period as Shawn Fairweather teamed with Jay Jackson and Aaron Moran. Travis Stinchcombe con- nected from Mike Reid to give the visitors the lead. Captain Andy Ross scored from Ed VyIkerkoerle in the second and Fai eather with help from Steve Matthews and Craig Brown got his second of the night. Lambeth scored with three sec- onds left in the game. Ilawks happenings: Friday night was Minor Hockey Night in Exeter and the good sized crowd was treat- ed to the antics of Wally the Wild- cat, mascot of the St. Thomas Wild- cats of the Colonial Hockey League...With the three assists he gathered on the weekend, Shayne Robinson now has 90 points...Goalie Kirk Durand did not suit up in either weekend game due to a car accident although he was at Friday's game. Midget Darren Kints was the backup in both...The Hawks host Alvinston on Friday and Wednesday travel to Lucan... Senior 'A' hockey Only 13 players go to Dunnville DUNNVILLE - The Dunn- ville flu has onto again plagued .-tho.fixoter Mohawks. Saturday night only 13 players made the trip and when the night was over it wasn't a big surprise the visitors had to head home with an 11-3 loss. Thursday the Mohawks went to Aylmer with a short bench nut managed to win. "w i« t rite split, Exeter now has a 12-9-2 record and are tied for first with Bothwell. Friday Exeter plays its final regular season game of the year as they travel to Dorchester to take on the Dolphins. In Dunnville, the visitors did not score in the opening period and Joe Schrer connected in the second while Barry Baynham and Jon Buder connected in the third. Mere wastt„t a lot of thettt there but .for the Mohawks which did make the trip to Aylmer on Thursday, they con- tributed in a big way. 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