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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-10-09, Page 14This Week in Sports... • Centennials end best season in 10 years - page 15 • Cross country meet results - page 16 Exeter Hawks will unveil new uniforms at home opener 1995-96 players will receive championship rings during post game ceremony. By Chris Skalkos T -A Reporter EXETER - A new season a new look. The Exeter Hawks will wear their nets unilirrms as they take on Ayr in their much anticipated home opener at the South Huron Rec- reation ('entre on Friday night. Hawk an is ill see their team in action wearing. for the lirst time, nes jerseys brandishing a modern logo keeping with their traditional colors of yellow and black. Head coach Dave Revington and assistant coach Jeff Dalrymple said the new uniforms were purchased because the old ones were worn out and needed to be replaced. The team- sponsors paid for the uni- forms which will display a business name on the home and away shirts. Player Sean McCann came up with the idea for the 90's looking Hawk on the front of the shirts, an image inspired by the bold look of the NHL Washington Capitals' ' Exeter Junior "D" Hawks Chris McDonald, left, and Jason McBride pose with the team's new uniforms. Hockey fans will see the "new look Hawks" in action for their home" opener on Friday night. Simpson inducted to Hall of Fame KiRKTON - Whcn the telephone rings for Theresa Simpson, it's probably someone wanting to congratulate her. Simpson has just given birth to her third child recently and she's fielding calls from friends and family sending their best wishes. They arc also congratulating her for being inducted into the Uni- versity of Windsor's Athletic Hall of Fame on Sunday. , Sirnpson played varsity basketball from 1980- 85 while studying Human Kinetics at the Uni- versity of Windsor. During that time she was named the MVP four out of five years, she holds numerous re - hounding, career points per game and career re - hounds per game records. in 1981 she made the first OWiAA All-Star team and continued to make the All-Star team again in 1983, '84 and '85 . She was named OWIAA athlete of the week twice for posting a combined two -game, 48 point and 26 rebound performance and was nominated for a CIAO All-Star award during the 1984-85 season. Many of the point and rebound records she has set still remain to- day. Despite her contributions to the womens' basketball program at Windsor Simpson was surprised to be nominated in her first year of cligihilily.(nominations arc only open to alumni of 10 years) She was also surprised at the number of past teammates who showed up to watch her induction. Her achievements at Windsor helped launch a post -varsity bas- ketball career in Europe as she played for a semi-professional Tier one league in Jonkoping. Sweden. While playing her first inter- national basketball game she marked her personal best performance scoring 40 points. "It seemed like everything 1 put up went in," she recalled: in the last nine years, Simpson has continued to involve herself in athletics as a teacher and a coach at St. Mary's High School in Woodstock where she teaches physical education and math. She also coaches both basketball and volleyball and is involved in an OMHA all women's ice hockey team. Theresa currently lives with her husband Bob and three children on a 80 acre dairy farm between Kirkton and St. Marys. Theresa Simpson logo. Revington believes fans will appreciate the new design. "It's the sponsors and the people who come through the door that help pay the bills and we want to put a good product on the ice for them... contemporary jerseys are one aspect of that," he said. New uniforms are are only one of the contributions the club is making to keeping a successful Junior "D" hockey program in Exeter. Ex- ecutives used extra funds generated from the long 1995-96 season to renovate the Hawk's dressing room which is now larger and has in- dividual lockers for each player. "The financial commitments we make all comes back to the players," said Revington adding that he hopes it will attract potential players in the Exeter minor hockey system. However the team's new look goes beyond the jerseys they're wearing. With seven players from the 1995-96 championship team not returning to the line-up this year the Hawks have added youth and size to replace the experience they lost. Absent players, Steve Farquhar, Greg Dalrymple, Sean Brown, Mark Livermore, Shayne Robinson and Mark Bell combined for 200 points last year and goalie Dave Nahrgang who blossomed during the playoff season will also be missed. Filling their shoes are a talented group of rookies led by Chad Gil- fillan, Brody Cochlan, John Rutten and Dave Farquhar, who played three games with the Hawks last year. Defenseman Greg Goodwin who has,sorne junior "B" hockey under his belt, and newcomer.Ryan Freiy er will add some size to the de- frnsive squad while 15 returnees who played on last year's cham- pionship team will inject some ex- perience into the raw talent and size the Hawks have inherited this year. "We're more balanced. De- fensively we have a solid and ex- perienced team with some fire- power," said Dalrymple. Undoubtedly, there will be more pressure to win this year as the team defends their provincial title, but Dalrymple promises they won't RINGETTE, lay down and give the O.H.A. jun- ior "D" crown away. The players who have had a taste of what it feels like to be an All -Ontario champion are still motivated from last year and the rookies will want it that much more. "Every team will want to come in to Exeter and take two points away...it should be good hockey, the fans will enjoy it," he added. However, Revington remains cautious. He knows the only thing more challenging than winning a championship title is defending it. "I think we're playing in the toughest division in the league and we expect every team will be im- proved this year," said Revington. The Hawk's Friday night home opener will also be complemented by a small ceremony honoring the 1995-96 players after the game. They will be presented with their championship rings in the foyer while a traditional banner will be unveiled. Hawks vs Port Stanley The Exeter Hawks won their sec- ond game of the season defeating Port Stanley 5-4 in overtime on Sat- urday. Sean McCann scored the tieing goal with less than three minutes left to play, and then scored 54 sec- onds into the overtime period to lift Exeter past Pori Stanley in the close and chippy game. "Sean has had a great pre -season and it looks like that's going to car- ry through," said assistant coach Jeff Dalrymple. McCann, who recorded a total of four points that night, was set up on both the tieing and winning goals by his line -mate Jeff Glavin. It was the rookies that stole the show during their season opener against St. George, but it was the veterans who pulled through for Exeter on Saturday as Chris Ken- nedy, Ryan Chamney, Chris McDo- nald, Craig Corriveau and Mike Bowerman notched goals. "We fell asleep in the second pe- riod, but we made up for it in the third," Dalrymple said. The Hawks are now 2-0 in regu- lar season play. Minor hockey scoreboard Stephen Minor Hockey Novice Rep September 28 - Exhibition game Stephen 8 vs. Parkhill 1 Goats: Greg Thompson (3). Jason Thomp- son (2). Leanne Cronyn, Brent Windsor. J.T. Knee Assists: Blair McCann, Kent Nicholson, Cronyn, Dcmck Hodgins, Jason Thompson. Greg Thompson. Justin Bender Goaltender: kff Baker September 29 - Exhibition game Stephen 7 vs. Lucan 2 Goals: Jason Thontpson (4). Greg Thomp- son (2). Cronyn Assists: Cale Ducnk, McCann. Windsor, Cronyn, Knee, Jason Thompson Goaltender: Baker October 5 - Exhibition game Stephen 7 vs. Goderich 2 Goals: Knee (2). Jason Thompson (2). Greg Thompson, Windsor, Duenk Assists: Greg Thompson. Cronyn, Windsor. Duenk, Jason Thompson Goaltender: Baker September 6 - Exhibition game Stephen 4 vs. Lucan 6 Goals; Greg Thompson. Jason Thompson (3) Assists: Duenk, Windsor, Cronyn Goaltender: Baker Atom House Hot Chilies October 5 Strathroy 3 at Stephen 2 Goals: Jeff VanBergen (2) Assist: James Reschke Next game: October 1 I. Ilderton at Stephen IJM Peewee October 5 Belmont 2 at Stephen 4 Goals: Adam Cyr. Nevin Hodgins. Brent Tatara, Ben Parsons Assists: Cyr. Hodgins, Tatara, Aaron Geiger (2), Sheldon Snell Goaltenders: Dane Michielsen, Richard Young Good defense by: Shawn Thompson, Ken- ny Tilley, Cayle Lawton, Fraser MacDonald Bantam October 3 - Exhibition game Ilderton 1 at Stephen 2 Goals:Leroy Wein, Shawn Sherwood Assists: Adam Wilson, Adam McCann October 5 - Exhibition game Seaforth 4 at Stephen I Goal: Matt Foran Assists: Dan Mosurinjohn. Gerald Corbett October 6 - Exhibition game Stephen 6 at Goderich 4 Goals: Jake Widdis (2). Jeremy VanBergen (2). Foran, Matt Eagleson Assists: Foran, Eagleson, Sherwood. Jamie Clark, McCann (2). Wein Exeter Minor Hockey Novice Waxers October 6 Exeter 5 vs. Parkhill 0 Goals: Travis Elder (2), Brett Hackett, Mark Dietrich, Ben -Willis Leake Assists: Dietrich (2), Chad Taylor, Jordan Darling. Scott loosely. Jared Anstett, Elder. Hackett Shutout: Corey Bilcke Shamrock Bantam 'A' Legionnaires October 2 Parkhill 3 at Exeter 8 Goals: Scott Keys (2), Jeff Campbell (2), Mike Seip, Tanner Ingram. Chad Monteith. Ryan Ralph Assists: Monteith (3). Keys (2). Campbell (2). Steve Farquhar. Jared Bourne. Jason Grenier, Kinn MacDougall Goaltenders: Ryan Sullivan, John Pryde Next game: October 9. 7:40 p.m. vs. Lucan Exhibition game Exeter 5 at Seaforth I Goals: Ingram, Keys. Monteith. MacDou- gall, Rob Devries Assists: Campbell (2). Grenier, Farquhar. Ralph, Devries, Tim Maser. Andrew Maser, Steve Rosenberg Goaltenders: Pryde, Sullivan Midget AE October 5 Si Marys 4 at Exeter 4 Goals:Jon Campbell, Scott Gilfrllan (2). Mike Wilhelm Assists: Gilfrllan, Jim Seaton (2), Lawrence Cole Goaltender: Jeff Gooch Attention minor hockey and ringette coaches Minor hockey and ringette coaches. Once again the Times - Advocate will publish the re- sults of your games In a Scorebox. Information usually contains games played, goals scored, by whom; overall record and next scheduled games. Blank game sheets are available at the T -A. Deadline for game sheets is Monday at noon. Anything received past this time will be published In next week's is- sue. Please direct any questions to the T -A Sports department at 235-1331. Lucan Irish win home opener LUCAN - After scoring five goals in the second period of their home opener against the North Mid- dlesex Stars last Wednesday, the Lucan Irish almost let a three goal lead slip away in the third, but hung on to win 5-4. "Whether you win by 10 or win by one it's still two points in the win column," said head coach George Pratt. Chad Greenlee, Bob Grant, Josh Appleman, An- drew Stratton and George Stephens scored for Lu - can in the second, but the Irish couldn't add to the scoreboard in the third as they watched North Mid- dlesex come within one goal of tieing the game. "Their goalie was the biggest difference. We had a lot of scoring chances we couldn't finish," said Pratt. The shots on net testified to that as Lucan out - shot the Stars 35-29. "Parkhill has a good hockey club. I give them full credit for making it a one goal game," he added. The much bigger Stars had a tremendous size ad- vantage over the Irish which was noticeable along the boards and in the corners, but Lucan used this to their advantage on open ice as they tap danced around their hefty opponents and looked comfort- able passing the puck around in the offensive zone. "Our speed is the biggest part of our game," said Pratt adding it was nice to start the season with a win. However, their speed couldn't save them in their next game as they lost to Mount Brydges 4-1 on Saturday. Mike Bodnar scored Lucan's only goal unassisted while on a powerplay in the second period. The Irish will try to rebound from the loss tonight (Wednesday) when they host Seaforth for an 8:15 game. 1) v.,..,..,,._rJ,, dr w» .......� .' :,� ,,.. . 44414444444" 40',4.944,44 .b . 4,4 ti Vie. y,.,,,,,..,"„ y 44.4 *.,- ., 4.9411 t 4 rilenrot 44. 440 torr ' s. 544. t )1 • Andrew Stratton celebrates a goal during the second period of Lucan's home opener against North Middlesex last Wednesday. Lucan held on to win the game by one goal. NOVICE October 6 Exeter White 11 vs. Forest Hopper 2 Goals: Amber Caldwell (3), Katie Stewart (5), Michelle Desjardine (2). Danielle Ritchie Assists: Ritchie (2), Kristyn Kegler (4), Desjardine (3), Caldwell (3), Lindsey Allen (3), Kykn VanOsch (2), knna Phillips. Nicole Muller Goakender: Kelsey O'Rourke Next game: Oct. 12, 12 noon. Stratford Exeter 10 vs. Godes-kit 4 Goals: Lea Mudge (6), Brittney Schroeder (2), Kristen Reschke, Cas- sandra Morrisey Assists: Mudge (2). Schroeder (6), Emi- ly Inson3(), Mornay, Alicia Drum- mond (3), Sash Watson. Kristin Fergu- son (2), Kelsey Pinder. Lauren Taylor. Kristen Reschke (3) • Goaltender: Michelle Gainer PETITE `C' October 6 Coded& 13 vs. Exeter 9 Gods: Brittany Revington (2), Jackie Marshall (2). Sherri Skinner. Enid Drummond. Jocelyn Stire. Jenna Rev - ii, Miranda Grenier Assists: G:dlingher, Revington (2). Skiaoer, Marshall, Amanda Over- holt. Stire (2) Goaltender: Holly Hem Next game: 6:00 Sunday in Hensall vs. Fon:st 1' TwEEN A' (etcher 5 Exeter 8 at St. Marys 0 Gorda; Bnttney Cal,lwell. Leanne Erb, Kerri Fulton, Ashley Gooch (3), Heath- er Morgan, Krista (lodge, Kelly Miners Assists: Caldwell. Megan Preszeator, Tammy McClure. Fulton (2), Gooch, Kendra Mudie. Miners Goattender: Kclli Fulton had her first shutout ut the season Next game: Exeter vs. Mitchell, Octo- ber 9 lay down and give the O.H.A. jun- ior "D" crown away. The players who have had a taste of what it feels like to be an All -Ontario champion are still motivated from last year and the rookies will want it that much more. "Every team will want to come in to Exeter and take two points away...it should be good hockey, the fans will enjoy it," he added. However, Revington remains cautious. He knows the only thing more challenging than winning a championship title is defending it. "I think we're playing in the toughest division in the league and we expect every team will be im- proved this year," said Revington. The Hawk's Friday night home opener will also be complemented by a small ceremony honoring the 1995-96 players after the game. They will be presented with their championship rings in the foyer while a traditional banner will be unveiled. Hawks vs Port Stanley The Exeter Hawks won their sec- ond game of the season defeating Port Stanley 5-4 in overtime on Sat- urday. Sean McCann scored the tieing goal with less than three minutes left to play, and then scored 54 sec- onds into the overtime period to lift Exeter past Pori Stanley in the close and chippy game. "Sean has had a great pre -season and it looks like that's going to car- ry through," said assistant coach Jeff Dalrymple. McCann, who recorded a total of four points that night, was set up on both the tieing and winning goals by his line -mate Jeff Glavin. It was the rookies that stole the show during their season opener against St. George, but it was the veterans who pulled through for Exeter on Saturday as Chris Ken- nedy, Ryan Chamney, Chris McDo- nald, Craig Corriveau and Mike Bowerman notched goals. "We fell asleep in the second pe- riod, but we made up for it in the third," Dalrymple said. The Hawks are now 2-0 in regu- lar season play. Minor hockey scoreboard Stephen Minor Hockey Novice Rep September 28 - Exhibition game Stephen 8 vs. Parkhill 1 Goats: Greg Thompson (3). Jason Thomp- son (2). Leanne Cronyn, Brent Windsor. J.T. Knee Assists: Blair McCann, Kent Nicholson, Cronyn, Dcmck Hodgins, Jason Thompson. Greg Thompson. Justin Bender Goaltender: kff Baker September 29 - Exhibition game Stephen 7 vs. Lucan 2 Goals: Jason Thontpson (4). Greg Thomp- son (2). Cronyn Assists: Cale Ducnk, McCann. Windsor, Cronyn, Knee, Jason Thompson Goaltender: Baker October 5 - Exhibition game Stephen 7 vs. Goderich 2 Goals: Knee (2). Jason Thompson (2). Greg Thompson, Windsor, Duenk Assists: Greg Thompson. Cronyn, Windsor. Duenk, Jason Thompson Goaltender: Baker September 6 - Exhibition game Stephen 4 vs. Lucan 6 Goals; Greg Thompson. Jason Thompson (3) Assists: Duenk, Windsor, Cronyn Goaltender: Baker Atom House Hot Chilies October 5 Strathroy 3 at Stephen 2 Goals: Jeff VanBergen (2) Assist: James Reschke Next game: October 1 I. Ilderton at Stephen IJM Peewee October 5 Belmont 2 at Stephen 4 Goals: Adam Cyr. Nevin Hodgins. Brent Tatara, Ben Parsons Assists: Cyr. Hodgins, Tatara, Aaron Geiger (2), Sheldon Snell Goaltenders: Dane Michielsen, Richard Young Good defense by: Shawn Thompson, Ken- ny Tilley, Cayle Lawton, Fraser MacDonald Bantam October 3 - Exhibition game Ilderton 1 at Stephen 2 Goals:Leroy Wein, Shawn Sherwood Assists: Adam Wilson, Adam McCann October 5 - Exhibition game Seaforth 4 at Stephen I Goal: Matt Foran Assists: Dan Mosurinjohn. Gerald Corbett October 6 - Exhibition game Stephen 6 at Goderich 4 Goals: Jake Widdis (2). Jeremy VanBergen (2). Foran, Matt Eagleson Assists: Foran, Eagleson, Sherwood. Jamie Clark, McCann (2). Wein Exeter Minor Hockey Novice Waxers October 6 Exeter 5 vs. Parkhill 0 Goals: Travis Elder (2), Brett Hackett, Mark Dietrich, Ben -Willis Leake Assists: Dietrich (2), Chad Taylor, Jordan Darling. Scott loosely. Jared Anstett, Elder. Hackett Shutout: Corey Bilcke Shamrock Bantam 'A' Legionnaires October 2 Parkhill 3 at Exeter 8 Goals: Scott Keys (2), Jeff Campbell (2), Mike Seip, Tanner Ingram. Chad Monteith. Ryan Ralph Assists: Monteith (3). Keys (2). Campbell (2). Steve Farquhar. Jared Bourne. Jason Grenier, Kinn MacDougall Goaltenders: Ryan Sullivan, John Pryde Next game: October 9. 7:40 p.m. vs. Lucan Exhibition game Exeter 5 at Seaforth I Goals: Ingram, Keys. Monteith. MacDou- gall, Rob Devries Assists: Campbell (2). Grenier, Farquhar. Ralph, Devries, Tim Maser. Andrew Maser, Steve Rosenberg Goaltenders: Pryde, Sullivan Midget AE October 5 Si Marys 4 at Exeter 4 Goals:Jon Campbell, Scott Gilfrllan (2). Mike Wilhelm Assists: Gilfrllan, Jim Seaton (2), Lawrence Cole Goaltender: Jeff Gooch Attention minor hockey and ringette coaches Minor hockey and ringette coaches. Once again the Times - Advocate will publish the re- sults of your games In a Scorebox. Information usually contains games played, goals scored, by whom; overall record and next scheduled games. Blank game sheets are available at the T -A. Deadline for game sheets is Monday at noon. Anything received past this time will be published In next week's is- sue. Please direct any questions to the T -A Sports department at 235-1331. Lucan Irish win home opener LUCAN - After scoring five goals in the second period of their home opener against the North Mid- dlesex Stars last Wednesday, the Lucan Irish almost let a three goal lead slip away in the third, but hung on to win 5-4. "Whether you win by 10 or win by one it's still two points in the win column," said head coach George Pratt. Chad Greenlee, Bob Grant, Josh Appleman, An- drew Stratton and George Stephens scored for Lu - can in the second, but the Irish couldn't add to the scoreboard in the third as they watched North Mid- dlesex come within one goal of tieing the game. "Their goalie was the biggest difference. We had a lot of scoring chances we couldn't finish," said Pratt. The shots on net testified to that as Lucan out - shot the Stars 35-29. "Parkhill has a good hockey club. I give them full credit for making it a one goal game," he added. The much bigger Stars had a tremendous size ad- vantage over the Irish which was noticeable along the boards and in the corners, but Lucan used this to their advantage on open ice as they tap danced around their hefty opponents and looked comfort- able passing the puck around in the offensive zone. "Our speed is the biggest part of our game," said Pratt adding it was nice to start the season with a win. However, their speed couldn't save them in their next game as they lost to Mount Brydges 4-1 on Saturday. Mike Bodnar scored Lucan's only goal unassisted while on a powerplay in the second period. The Irish will try to rebound from the loss tonight (Wednesday) when they host Seaforth for an 8:15 game. 1) v.,..,..,,._rJ,, dr w» .......� .' :,� ,,.. . 44414444444" 40',4.944,44 .b . 4,4 ti Vie. y,.,,,,,..,"„ y 44.4 *.,- ., 4.9411 t 4 rilenrot 44. 440 torr ' s. 544. t )1 • Andrew Stratton celebrates a goal during the second period of Lucan's home opener against North Middlesex last Wednesday. Lucan held on to win the game by one goal.