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Times-Advocate, 1984-02-08, Page 8Pi0y. e, Times -Advocate, February 8, 1984 Sports Spotlight By Ross Haugh A graduate of the Lucan minor hockey'system is con- tinuing his career in the Ontario Senior A hockey league with a switch of teams. • Randy Kraul, now an employee of the Exeter PUC was with the Stratford senior team for a number of years until it disbanded early in the current season. Kraut has now switched to the Petrolia Glis Squires, and is taking his regular•turn on defence. SI sold out It's not very often that any of the newstands in the various variety stores in Exeter are sold out of any publication, but, that happened this week. The usual number of copies of the January 30 issue of Sports Illustrated were quickly gobbled up as Paul and Perry Pooley were featured in a story about the Ohio State Buckeyes hockey team. The two page colour feature includes two pictures of the local young men who are in the their third year at the Columbia, Ohio University and on the way to set- ting not only Ohio State but CCHA records. Paul and Perry have each been named their team's player of the week on three occasions this year and Paul has become the school's all time scoring leader, and is getting close to some other records and is being men- tioned as possible CCHA player of the year. Hockey is not the only category in which the Pooley twins are excelling. We received a list of the scholastic Honour Roll senior students from Ohio State Universi- ty this week and Paul and Perry were included with outstanding marks of 4.0. Better All Stars The just concluded National hockey league all star game turned out to be one of the better ones in a number of years, especially if you like high scoring contests. While the Wales division, actually won the game as the result of a 5-0 first period lead, the first 20 minutes were really not that lopsided. The Campbell boys had plenty of chances, especially. by Gretzky, Messier and Anderson and the score could quite easily have been 5-5. Speaking of Wayne Gretzky, he has to be commend- ed for not only showing up but giving his best despite an apparent injury. There have been instances in the past of players with the same type of injury or less who declined to play. When will it happen This column was written on Thursday and by the time this issue becomes a reality we hope Harold Ballard has made some moves to get his Toronto Maple Leafs back on the winning track. After the two recent losses to Washington by scores of 6-1 and 8-0, Ballard said the only change he would make would be in goal. He did with Allan Bester up from Brantford and the Leafs lost 7-2 to the Chicago Black Hawks. The Leafs problems appear to be offensively as well,p as behind the blue line: In their last three games, they4 only scored three goals. That certainly isn't enough of a goal output to win in the type of hockey being played this year. In 52 games the Leafs have given up 260 goals. That's the worst record of any of the 21 NHL teams. The next highest goals against total is 252 by the Winnipeg Jets who are eight points ahead of the Toronto club. The Boston Bruins who are in a real battle with the Buffalo Sabres for the Adams division lead have the lowest goals against mark with 157. Thais 103 less then the Leafs. One of the most surprising performances in the NHL this season has come from the Washington Capitals who are neck and neck with Buffalo for the second best goals against record in the entire league. As shown in the recent televised game from Toron- to, coach Brian Murray has his team playing very well in their own end and along with great goal tending from Al Jensen until he was injured and now Pat Riggin could -1 be tough in the playoffs. The play of Riggin had been critized early in the season, but, Don Cherry summed it up very well say- ing, "You can't stop many pucks from the end of the bench. A story on Storey In a recent issue of the Milton Champion we read an interesting article on a roast held in that area for former NHL referee Red Storey. Bob Goldham said, "Storey spent nine years in the NHL and had no equal. Everybody was better. Rudy Pilous, a former coach added, "He believed in law and order, as long as he was the law and giving out the orders. Dennis Hull had the most comments. They included. "He's the only guy I know who had a charisma bypass and lived. He left the NHL for medical reasons. They were sick of him. Knowing Storey from a recent Exeter Sportsmen's dinner, we know he had plenty of replies for his roasters. One to former referee Bill Friday was, "When Friday • moved from the NHL to the WHA he improved the refereeing in both leagues. the lob Right... Ready -Mix Concrete s We'll DosaloAmq igOesimmr. • FREE ESTIMATES Residential, commerical and form foundo- rions floors slobs, sidewalks driveways, manure tanks, etc. form rentals equipment rentals For guaranteed strength, quarity controlled and service colt C.A. McDowell Redi-Mix Ltd. Centralia, Ontario Plant: Exeter, Hwy. No. 53 wast 233.2711 Office: 2286129 After hours: 225.6750 1 1 R • Hawks fight The Exeter Hawks con- tinued their winning fortunes will) three straight victories this week, but, they gave their loyal supporters quite a scare Saturday night in Tavistock. After defeating the Lucarl Irish 5-2 in Lucan Wednesday night and the Thedford Browns 5-3 at the South Huron Rec Centre, the Hawks travelled to Tavistock Satur- day and trailed the hometown Braves 5-1 after the first 20 minutes of play. They came roaring back to outscore the Braves3-1 in the not- chedmiddle the period o nllythreeeYgoals of the third period to win 8.8. The final regularly schedul- ed game for the Hawks who have been rated number one in the province by the OHA is in Thedford Saturday night. The game in Thedford has no bearing on the finish of the Exeter club, all alone in first back from deficit to beat Braves place with 28 victories, two losses and three ties in 33 starts. Saturday's contest could possibly be very important for the Browns who trail fourth place Seaford) by three points. The Thedford club plays in Lucan tonight, Wednesday. The Irish as the result of a win in Tavistock Monday are in second place with 33 points, one ahead of the Braves, but, Tavistock has one game in hand. A league meeting is being held in Lucan tomorrow night, Thursday to arrange playoffs. If the standings remain the same at the end of the schedule Exeter would meet Tavistock and Lucan would take on Seaforth in the semi- final rounds. The two winners would then meet for the northern group title with the champion ad- sIEPfitiv Ni 1 OR SMEN yOCKv HURON PARK ATOMS WIN — The Huron Park atoms won the C championship of a -recent tournament in Seaforth. Back, left, coach Don Stuckless, manager Con Foran and trainer Mark Drake. Third row, Kevin Glavin, Chris Foran, Butch Riley, Dean Pfaff, Jamie Drake, Darrell Johnson and Jeremy Mason. Second, Dwayne Fink- beiner, Rob Kramer, Greg Thompson, Jeff Foster, Shane Pfaff and Jason Luther. Front, Pat Edwards, Darren Mason, Steve Glavin and Ted Hyde. RUNNERSUP FROM HENSALL — The Hensall atoms were the D runnersup in the weekend atom hockey tlur nament in Lucan dropping a close 3-1 decision to Smithville in the final. Back, left, coaches Pete DeWys, Gary Stephens, Jim Consitt and Lowell Mount. Centre, Gary (manse, Chris Gardiner, Brad DeWys, Ben Rothwell, Rob Hoffman, David Hoogenes, David Stephens and Scott Reid. Front, Brad Mount, Robbie Consitt, Matt Gar- diner, Dennis Mount, Brett Lammie and Steve Campbell. T -A photo Atoms win in impressive• fashion The Exeter atoms scored an impressive 5-2 Shamrock league victory Sunday over Ilderton. The first period was only a minute and 13 seconds old when Jim Ahrens converted a pass from Jason Heywood to put Exeter in front. Near the five minute mark, Mark Russell registered on a three-way passing combina- tion with Allan McFalls and Jamie Cornish and 23 seconds later Craig McEachern hit the Ilderton net on an unassisted effort. In the second period, the two teams each scored one goal. 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Noon . 4 Buy Cnnrtrlirnt oi•ouo n• oIpouo) n• otpouo) n came out flying in the third period and had enough chances to tie the score, but, couldn't score due mainly to great goal tending by Paul Taylor in the St. Marys net. Al Mills led the St. Marys scoring attack with a two goal effort while Tony McEwen, Ray Hossack and Steve that scored in single fashion. ( N6 General Repairs vancing to the first round of provincial playoffs against a team from the north. The Grand Valley Harvesters, winners of the January Ex- eter Hawks tournament cur- rently lead that grouping. Win in third period In Luean Wednesday night, the Hawks used three unanswered goals in the third period to pull out the 5-2 ,victory. After a scoreless first period, Wayne Urbshott fired both goals for the Irish on passes from Jeff Skinner and Dave Egan and Bill Glover and Kris Bedard were the Ex- eter marksmen in the middle frame. Glover scored on a three- way passing combination with Mike Clark and Tony Jones and combined with Brian Horner to set„ up Bedard for his marker. Near the three minute mar=k of the third period, cap- tain Pete Tuckey scored what proved to be the winning goal for the Hawks on an unassisted effort. Three minutes later, Mark Kirk converted a pass from Rich Lather and near eight w inutes Glover completed Me Hawks scot ing on a play started by Lather and Steve Prout. The Hawks outshot the Irish by 50 to 32. Pete Dearing was in goal for the Hawks. Another late rally At home against Thedford Friday, the Hawks again were forced to show their best in the third period to over- come ay 3-1 two period deficit. In the opening period, Bill Gratton and Don Dew scored for Thedford and Bill Glover retaliated for the Hawks on passes from Briar. Horner, and Ed Willis near the 19 minute mark on a power play. The only goal of the middle period was shot by Thedford's captain Paul Walker. It took the Hawks more than eight minutes to get roll- ing in the third period. Defenceman Kris Bedard narrowed the gap to a single goal as he cdnverted a pass from Brian Horner and Bill Glover knotted the score 18 seconds later with assists go- ing to Ed Willis and Rick Lindenfield. Pete Tuckey notched what proved to be the winning score on a solo dash at 12:55 and four minutes later Brian Horner put the verdict in the bag on a play started by Kris Bedard and Pete Tuckey. Dave Rook and Pete Dear- ing shared the netminding duties for the Hawks and fac- ed 27 shots while their mates peppered an even 50 pucks at Rattly Thompson in the Thed- ford nets. Strong finish 'again The Hawks continued their whirlwind finishes in Tavistock Saturday night with four goals in the middle period and three in the third after falling behind 5-1. In the third period in their last three games, the Hawks have blanked their opposition 10 goals to none. Bryan Gladding and Kevin Regier each scored two goals for Tavistock in the first period and Larry Zehr added a single. Bill Glover with his first of two for the night not- ched the only Exeter first period goal on passes from Mike Clark and Tony Jones. All the Hawks needed to get going in the second / r'od was a power play opportuni- ty. Kris 'Bedard was suc- cessful on passes from Brian Horner and Bill Glover. In quick succession, Pete Tuckey registered ,an unassisted score, Rick Lindenfield converted a pass from Steve Prout and Kris Bedard notched his second on a pass from Rich Lather. Kevin Regier scored the sixth and final Tavistock goal on a power play late in the se- cond period. In the third period, Rich Lather on a solo effort tied the score at 8:09 and six minutes later Steve Prout found the Tavistock net with the winn- ing goal. Assists were provid- ed by Bill Glover and Tony Jones. Bill Glover with his second successful shot of thenightat 16:33 provided the Hawks with the much needed in- surance score. Assisting were Mike Clark and Tony Jones. Shots on goal were fairly even. The Braves sent 38 at Hawks goalie Pete Dearing and his mates sent 34 to the other net. BEST HENSALL PLAYER — Brett Lammie of the Hen- sall atoms receives a crest from Tom McLellan as the best player on his team in the D final of the weekend atom hockey tournament in Lucan. T -A photo MATHERS MOTORS Chrysler - Plymouth - Dodge Dodge Trucks Bob Lammie Res: (519)235-1525 Res: (519)262-2134 136 Main St. N., Exeter, Ontario NOM 150 Cin 0 ooh OW Q o°o ff b4 QCi C% p44 doCi, Hop -a -long Q� this is Leap Year Now's Your Chance!!! 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