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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-05-04, Page 13Second section • Frenchman's Inn Early Bird Dinner Everyday 5 to 6:30 p.m. Starting at $15.95 235-2008 — May 4, 1994 Riigby team anxious to play South Huron District High School's rugby team played a pair of games last week and although they scored only three points, coach Terry O'Rourke says, "they're keen, it will take a while to get going. At right, Brian Jesney loses control of the ball, while below Dennis Gower and Jeremy Hern get down to business. Thursday the Pan- thers host London Central at 4 p.m. FEATURE ATTRACTIONS UNDER THE BIG TOP... alb Older' SPRING FOR A CUB CADET! 2 year warranty • MA Mtwara • R.ar fngM. Mors • lawn Tractors • Canton T,a.t.ri • CMpp../flvaa« • fno_stowsrs and noes NOMA . Makes the Cut OVER 45 UNITS IN STOCK CALL MARK TODAY 235-2757 G) 4s< litat POWER & LEISURE PRODUCTS INC. WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 2 year warranty E 040110drip stn.,w,emrnn av pow Um needs nn. r e. 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Last week, Ken Needham of the OHA Junior Development League Lucan Irish resigned and recently at their annual banquet Dave Reving- ton told the Senior 'A' Exeter Mo- hawks he was finished. Both leave behind five years of very successful teams, Revington is responsible for putting three cham- pionship banners on the wall of the South Huron Recreation Centre. "There really isn't one reason," said Revington for leaving. "I think it came down to the fact that the last two years we had a team capa- ble of winning but I couldn't get them to the rink. I couldn't get the commitment." He said only twice in 36 games did he have a full team and that's surprising considering the Mo- hawks inked 30 players this past season. In an interview with the Times - Advocate, Revington referred to himself more as an activity co- ordinator than a coach. "We (he and assistant manager John Pryde) did everything we could to make it a great place to play. I don't know how people can't commit to 24 games (regular sea- son)." While several of the Mohawks did have quite a long drive even to make it to practice, Revington said there were other teams that had to go even further. "It falls on my shoulders as coach and general manager to get that commitment. Dunnville can do it." Before he came to the Mohawks, Revington was behind the bench for the Irish and his commitment to the sport remains as he is coaching a London midget all-star team which practices in Lucan Thursday nights at 9 p.m. He seems excited about coaching the younger players. This team has several OHL players and 19 from Junior 'B'. "We'll see what happens," he said of his Coaching future. "I didn't re- tire on a whim. I didn't leave with something readily available. I'm not going to miss the excuses, the nega- tive end ortt." Revington said it was time the Mohawks had a change, a new look and perhaps someone which can get the players to the games. When asked if he was going to take a break from coaching, he said, "as far as coaching goes I've had a break the last couple of years. I've been going to practices with eight or nine guys." Needham will look elsewhere LUCAN - After five very suc- cessful years with the Lucan Irish of the OHA Junior Development League, Ken Needham is stepping out from behind that team's bench. Last week he informed the club's executive that he would not be re- turning. "I'm leaving because it's time for a change for both the Irish and my- self," Needham told the Times - Advocate. In the past five seasons he has brought three divisional champion- ships to the Irish. The team had a 27-11-2 record this year in the west division but bowed out in the first round of the playoffs to Seaforth. Needham said however he isn't taking a break from hockey and hopes to land a job perhaps with a Junior 'B' club. "I'm going to have to get on the phone and see what I can rustle up." He added there is a possibility he may apply for the job in Exeter but clearly pointed out if the Hawks re- hire George Pratt then he wouldn't be interested. Irish president Gary Wilcox who was given a written resignation said there is definitely no hard feelings with Needham. "I regret accepting the resigna- tion. I'm looking for a new coach for next year. There's no animosity, he's always done well for us." Lucan general manager Ken Freeman said he has been ap- proached by other junior hockey teams but at this point is not mak- ing any commitments. "I've had a few but I can't say to much right now." Jamie Pearce has been the assist- ant coach with the Irish the last three years, working primarily with the defensemen and it is hoped he will return. Anyone wishing to apply for the coaching job in Lucan can send an application to Gary Wilcox, Box 248 Lucan, NOM 210. David Shaw scores winning goal Kelps Bruins in 2-1 win over the Devils EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - David Shaw doesn't score many goals but the one he netted Sunday after- noon will be well remembered. The Exeter native scored the winning goal as he and the Boston Bruins nipped the host New Jersey Devils 2-1 in Game One of the Eastern Conference NHL playoff semi-final. "It was a great moment and I'm glad it held up," Shaw told CBS Sports after the game. "We're just try- ing to get the puck towards the net." His winner came with 7:22 left in the first period and it resulted in Shaw being named the game's third star. He walked in from the blueline and sneaked a low shot inside the post past Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur. Game Two of the series was played last night in New Jersey and then it's back to Boston on Thursday and Saturday. "We're just trying to play a hard-working defensive game," said Shaw of how the Bruins are taking on the Devils. The Bruins eliminated defending champion Montreal Canadiens in a hard-fought seven game series. "We have so much adrenalin flowing, everyone wants to be out there. They (Devils') have foul sinnlg lines. We have to work hard and minimize our mis- takes." Boston is very strong back on the blueline with of- fensive -minded Ray Bourque and Al Iafrate but it was Shaw who scored the big goal. Anyone wishing to send a Good Luck mesage to Shaw can do so by signing their name at the following places: Precious Blood School, South Huron District High School, Exeter Public School, IGA, Darlings, Valu Mart, the Town Office, Times -Advocate, Ma- cLeans, RSD Sports Den, Oscars, Greeting Card World or Big V. Mother Ire*Sure A aelicatti avArwlytri 'Rememive- Mrandtma' A arirr tw►cnt eq d ' • ar�rang .. la'1`5a0 uf, Paho Pofrl • }iztn 1 n 'Motor Ian �Ic9ahr-t✓' A Iwhh ovchid nevined'n# bel al- pork,– (4) \ifi eQrk,— Vfi f ouv Mayle4- {Wan �u t f b7 anal fitted planta,.. 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