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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-02-09, Page 17econd section Exhibition game February 9, 1994 • Lucan's Moore back on track - page 18 • Goaltending clinic in Exeter - page 19 • Figure skaters win medals - page 20 Premier Bob Rae skates against Polar Kings 1 ZURICH - "Come on Bob, two hands on the stick." That was one vote of encouragement Ontario Premier Bob Rae received Saturday night as he strapped on the blades and played a little hockey with a local men's recreational team. Rae was in Goderich and Clinton earlier in the day making some major announcements (see Adrian Harte's story in this week's edition), and at night joined fellow politicians in a game to help raise funds for the Zurich Minor Athletic Association. With the help of some younger players, fresh from the ranks of the ZMAA, the Zurich Polar Kings battled the Legiskaters to a 6-6 tie. "We don't get enough practice time as you can tell," said Rae after the game. "It's a lot of fun and it's a relief of stress. It's kind of another stress," yrlo Premier Bob Rae, left; stands and sings the national anthem before the start of Satur- day night's game. Above, Brad Clausius of the Zurich Polar Kings goes in for a shot against Legiskaters goalie Wayne Lessard. The exhibition game ended in a 6-6 tie. he said jokingly. About six times a year the Legiskaters play exhibition games and among those joining Rae on the ice Saturday were Huron MPP Paul Klopp while the guest official was Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle. There are a couple of sports issues which are currently on the front burn- er for Rae and the NDP government. Those being the sale of Toronto's Skydome and the continuing battle with the National Basketball Associa- tion over Sports Select. "The province wants to get out from some of the very heavy debt of the dome," said Rae. He estimated the dome to be over budget by $300 million. The sale could be completed in the next few weeks. "These negotiations aren't easy. They've been going on for a long time," said Rae. "The province wants to get out(from some of the heavy debt of the dome. " One of the biggest debates ever in sports in this province centres around gambling and more specifically the ever popular Sports Select. . A group of Toronto businessmen, including former premier David Peter- son, is attempting to bring an NBA franchise to the city but the NBA wants to take the wagering on their games off of Sports Select. "We're still in negotiations. We're trying to find a solution. We're work- ing very hard with the franchise and the league," said Rae. Ontario has been keeping a close eye upon the negotiations in British Columbia where Vancouver is trying to get an NBA franchise. "There's a slight difference in Vancouver in that our sports lottery is much more successful and much bigger." Rae added the NBA's policy is very clear but the province certainly does not want to lose the revenue flow through Sports Select. Robinson hits 100th point Hawks having problems with Alvinston By Fred Groves T -A staff EXETER - Never take any team too lightly. That's what the Exeter Hawks are learning about the Alvinston Fly- ers. Although the Flyers are fight- ing for the last playoff spot in the OHA Junior Development League's west division, they continue to give the Hawks a tough time. Friday night at the South Huron Recreation Centre, the two teams skated to a 6-6 overtime tie. Back on January 21, the host Flyers won 5-1 to put an end to a five game Ex- eter winning streak. Saturday night in Parkhill, Exet- er's Shayne Robinson hit the 100 - point plateau as he netted three Penalties stop possible win goals and set up tour more in an 8- 4 win over the North Middlesex Stars. Too much time in the box: Pen- alties hurt the hosts Friday as they gave up three powerplay goals. "The discipline wasn't there as far as staying away from penalties," said Exeter coach George Pratt. "We took two many dumb penalties and it cost us a tic." At the end of the first period and overlapping into the second, the Flyers had a two-man advantage as Hawks' Jamie Cornish and Sean McCann were in the box. Later in the second, goalie Chris Lyndon and defenseman Dave Dal- rymple took back -t -back penalties. During the night, referee Blake Moggy handed out 16 minors to Exeter and half that many to' the Flyers. Converted defenseman Brian Gardner was a big surprise as he scored his first and secondloals of ir Fe A --"r" II L..L Making the transition into a residue management system easier. What TRANS -TILL has to offer... Strong 7x7 main frame supports heavy-duty individual gangs for precision seedbed tillage and residue management over uneven terrain. Positive draft and soil fracturing are created by a stream- line knife equipped with a spring reset trip for maximum soil penetration, stone protection and non-stop performance. 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