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Times-Advocate, 1984-02-22, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, February 22, 1984 1via Sports , Spotlight By Ross Haugh By Ross Haugh Playoff time It's playoff time on a lot of local hockey fronts and area fans are in for a lot of excitement in the next cou- ple of weeks. In Junior D ranks, the Exeter Hawks and Lucan Irish are in the midst of their first round of playoffs which they hope will lead to the Ontario championships. The Hawks with an unbelievable season in which they lost only two games in a 34 game schedule are cur- rently leading the Tavistock Braves two games to none while the Lucan club is up two games to one over Seaforth. Both series resume tonight, Wednesday and fans looking for lots of exciting entertainment can find what they are looking for at the South Htfron Rec Centre and the Lucan arena. The Hawks who have been rated number one in jt}nior D ranks by the Ontario Hockey Association have shown in recent games that they are almost unbeatable in the second half of any game and particularly in the third period. In their last five games, the Hawks goal tending duo of Pete Dearing and Dave Rook have given up only one goal in the third period. Playoff action in the South Huron intermediate hockey league will not start until the first of March with the defending champion Exeter Mohawks appearing as favourites to repeat. Similarly to the Hawks, the Mohawks lost only two games during the regular season. They did lose their final game of the season to the Hensall Sherwoods, so, the playoff action here could also be exciting. While waiting for the playoffs to start, the South Huron loop will be holding its annual all star game Saturday nightat the Hensall arena. The Mohawks as last year's winners take on the best of the other four teams in the league. They are the Hensall Sherwoods, Zurich Buckeyes, Parkhill Pirates and Centralia Col- lege Saints. Good show Officials of the Exeter figure skating club are to be congratulated on presenting not only colorful, but, very entertaining carnival at the South Huron Rec Centre Saturday afternoon and night. All 130 members of the club and in all age ranges skated in at least one number in the show featuring Fan- tasy Land Adventures. It was an excellent presentation and the big fund raising event of the year for the local figure skating club. While talking about carnivals, two other area figure skating clubs are holding their annual events in the near future. The Lucan figure skating carnival will be held Sun- day afternoon, March 25 and the following Sunday, April 1, members of the Zurich -Grand Bend club will be skating in their carnival. A baseball fantasy The Detroit Tigers of 1968 recently held a Fantasy Baseball camp in Lakeland, Florida which gave anyone the chance to live out their own fantasy in baseball which they were not able to do in real life. Close to 100 aspiring big leaguers enrolled in the camp and spent an entire week working out and socializ- ing with the last Detroit team to win the World Series. Each of the campers who ranged in age from 24 to 75 were given their own Tiger uniform and practiced with fellows like Al Kaline, Bill Freehan, Jim Northrup, Earl Wilson, Mickey Lolich, Mickey Stanley, Willie Hor- ton and Gates Brown, to name only a few. The campers who paid $2,295 for their week of fan- tasy came from a wide range of professions including teachers, sports writers, doctors, lawyers, etc. It appears the venture was so successful it will be repeated again next year and other groups are going to try similar operations. We saw all three games of the 1968 World Series in Detroit and were able to be on the field to talk to some of the players during morning practice sessions. Just hearing about this fantasy which became a reality for this group in Lakeland, we feel like getting out the ex- ercise equipment and the liniment and get back to se- cond base. We can dream, can't we? A real playoff battle The ba ttle for the fourth and last playoff spot in the Norris division of the National llockey League is now underway in earnest with less than 20 games remain- ing in the regular season. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings have been battling for that spot for most of the season, but, now St. Louis and Chicago are not that far ahead that it could turn out to he a four-way fight down to the wire. The Red Wings and Leafs seem to like being close together. When the Red, Wings were on a nine game winless streak the Leafs gained only a point or two and now when the Toronto club won three in a row the Red Wings have fallen only one point behind. While there have been a number of surprises and disappointments, the show being put on by the Washington Capitals is almost unbelievable. After a very dismal start, the Capitals have now sneaked into second place in the Patrick division and threatening to take over the lead. While Don Cherry gives most of the credit for the great turnaround to goalie Pat Riggin, the entire defen- sive pattern devised by coach Brian Murray has to be admired. To date, the Washington club has probably the best disciplined team in their own end and their goals against average is great proof. After 59 games, Washington's netminding duo of Al Jensen and Pat Riggin had allow- ed only 177 goals, the hest in the league. In comparison take a look at the Leafs at 281 and Detroit at 251 goals scored against them. f Come from behind again Hawks taketwo game lead The Exeter Hawks continu- ing their all -year-long pattern of coming from behind an ear- ly deficit lead the Tavistock Braves two games to none in the semi-final playoffs in the Western Junior D northern division playoffs. • On home ice at the South Huron Ree Centre, Friday, the Hawks were down by two goals at the halfway mark of - the second period and came roaring back to post a 5-4 vic- tory, Friday night in the open- ing game of the best -of -seven series. Monday night in Tavistock it was a similar story as the Hawks fell behind and came on strong to win by a score of 6-3. Thet�game of the series goes t t, Wednesday at the South Huron Rec Centre. Game time Is 8:00 p.m. The fourth contest is back in Tavistock, Friday night. If further games are necessary, they will be in Exeter Sunday night at 8 p.m., in Tavistock February 28 and in Exeter, March 2. Power plays help Three of the five Hawks goals in Friday's playoff start came on' power play attempts. The Braves first goal of the game at 12.35 of the first period also came on an extra man situation with Kris Bedard of the Hawks In the penalty box for high sticking. Rob Freese was the Tavistock goal scorer. With less than two minutes remaining in the first 20 minutes of play, Larry Zehr converted a pass from Tim Ball and the Braves were ahead by two. - The Hawks hit the scoreboard for the first time at 10.11 of the middles stanza when Mike Clark converted a pass from Tony Jones. Only a minute later, Bill Glover notched his first of two goals for the night on a pass from Kris Bedard and the score was all even. What proved to be the win- ning goal came at 6.09 of the 4�tv4 A POWER PLAY — Bill Glover at the left takes a ing an Exeter. Hawks power play in Friday's win Brian Horner (10) and Mike Clark (18). pass from Kris Bedard, top, dur- over Tavistock. Also shown are TOP NORTH GOALIES — Mayor Bruce Shaw presents Town of Exeter books to Ex- eter Hawks goalies Pete Dearing and Dave Rook who also received trophies as the best netminders in the north group of the OHA western Junior D grouping. BEST DEFENCEMAN — Wayne Smith of Belmont con- gratulates Kris Bedard of the Exeter Hawks as the top defenceman in the north group of the OHA western junior D league. T -A photo Generals win over Ilderton The Exeter Kinsmen Generals defeated the Ilder- ton midgets 9-1 in a penalty filled game Monday night in Ilderton. The game was called with 33 seconds left in the third period when Exeter coach Ron Bogart and manager Don Lewis were thrown out of the game. The Generals took 21 of 34 minor penalties called. In ad- dition each team received fighting majors and game misconducts. Jeff Pfaff and Scott Lovie led the Exeter scoring with three successful shots apiece. Getting one apiece were Sean Whiteford, George Pratt and Steve Gould. Bud Richardson was the top playmaker with four assists while Scott Bogart, Steve Gould, Sean Whiteford and Chris Tiedeman each helped on two goals. Single assists went to Bill Fisher and George Pratt. ONLY Y -QM CAN GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! 1 third period when Pete Tuckey was in the right spot in front of the Tavistock net to deflect home a shot by Kris Bedard. Brian Horner also assisted. The first insurance goal for the Hawks came at 18.01 on a power play when Bill Gover stopped a Tavistock clearing pass inside the blueline and let go a hard shot that caught the top part of the net. Still holding a man advan- tage, Mike Clark fired his se- cond successful shot of the night on an unassisted effort with only 44 seconds left to go. The Hawks fired 53 shots at Mike Oliver in the Tavistock Junior D The annual awards banquet of the OHA Western Junior D hockey league was held Saturday night at the South Huron Rec Centre. The bulk of the trophies went to members of the championship clubs, the Ex- eter Hawks winners of the northern division and the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs, champs of the south grouping. Peter Dearing and Dave Rook who share netminding duties for the Hawks receiv- ed the north goalie awards and Kris Bedard, also of the Exeter club was named the best defenceman. The other two north division trophies went to the Tavistock Braves. They were leading scorers Kevin Albrecht and most valuable ;,player Terry Ross. In the south, title top goalies were Graham MacLean and Mark Bauthman6f the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs and the best defenceman was Ted Clarke, also of Mt. Brydges. John Osborne, a rookie for- ward with the Belmont Bombers was the leading scorer for the south and the most valuable was Jeff McKay of Thamesford. The trophies were presented by league convener Don Yeck and statistician Wayne Smith, both of Bel- mont and Ron Bogart of RSD Sports Den. All award winners also. received an Exeter history book from Mayor Bruce Shaw. The banquet was organized by Exeter Hawks manager Doc Campbell and club presi- dent Gord Kirk, who was also master of ceremonies. Also in attendance were Bob and Ruth White of Lon- don. White was coach of the 1971-72 provincial champion Exeter Hawks. • Don Yeck said the western junior D league has a great record over the years with a High dart score Don Wallace fired a perfect score of .180 in the Exeter Legion mixed dart league, Friday night. This week's scores were: Outlaws 4 Smurfs 1 Turtles 4 Merri Wraggs 1 All in the Family 4 Trailers 1 Odd Ones 4 Shiphunters 1 Swat 4 Rowdy Ones 1 Makeups 3 Crusaders 2 Canscotts 3 Snydeand Clyde 2 Scotties 3 Itchy Niters 2 Friday's schedule is as follows: 8 p.m. Merri Wraggs vs Snyde and Clyde Smurfs vs All in the Family Makeups vs Rowdy Ones Scotties vs Odd Ones 9:30 p.m. Swat vs Itchy Niters Canscotts vs Outlaws Trailers vs Turtles Shiphunters vs Crusaders MATHERS MOTORS Chrysler - Plymouth - Dodge Dodge Trucks Bob Lammie Bus: (519)233-1523 Res: (519)262.2134 136 Main St. N., Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 At home to Braves, tonight in Junior D playoffs goal while Peter Dearing fac- ed a total of 30 shots. Good finish again In Tavistock, Monday night, the Hawks were trail- ing the Braves 2-1 until past the midway mark of the se- cond period before they got their scoring machine into high gear. The Braves counted a pair of goals in the first period and both came with Hawks in the penalty box. Kevin Albrecht notched the first Tavistock score at 2.12 on a pass from captain Terry Ross with Brian Horner in the penalty box. Tom McIntosh made it 2-0 awards representation in the all - Ontario final in 12 ofthe last 13 years. He also praised Bob Taylor and Clare Stanley of the Lucan Irish for great efforts in hosting the annual all star game for a number of years. The convener continued, "Three junior B leagues have copied our format for all star games and I am continually getting calls on how we are so successful." for the home club at 16.26. The goal came only 24 seconds after Hawks defenceman Kris Bedard was ejected with a game misconduct penalty. It was a power play at 5.25 of the second period that put the Hawks on the scoreboard for the first time. Brian Horner was the marksman on a three-way passing combina- tion with Bill Glover and Steve Prout. At 12.16 Rick Lindenfield tied the score on a pass from Jeff Rowe and four minutes later, Rowe flashed the light behind the Tavistock net on a pass from Ed Willis to put the Hawks in front 3-2. The Braves got back on even terms with nine seconds left in the period on a suc- cessful shot by Tim Ball. The third period belonged completely to the Hawks as they scored three unanswered goals and continued a fan- tastic last 20 minutes of play. The Hawks goal tending duo of Peter Dearing and Dave Rook have allowed only one third period goal in their last seven games. Rook was in goal Monday night. He faced 10 shots in the last period for a game total of 37 while his mates sent 41 shots in the direction of Mike Oliver in the Tavistock goal. In the final frame, Mike Clark notcned the fourth Ex- eter score on a pass from cap- tain Pete Tuckey, Rich Lather converted a pass from Rick Lindenfield and Tuckey scored on an unassisted effort. 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For information on your assessment, the Assessment Roll is now available for review at your Municipal Office during regular business hours. If you feel your property has been improperly assessed, and you have not yet made your appeal known, you still have until March 7 to deliver or mail an appeal to the Assessment Review Board. And remember, even if you did not receive a Notice of Assessment, you still have the right to appeal. Appeal deadline—March 7,1984 The Assessment Review Board is an impartial body reporting to the Attorney GeneN;l of Ontario, which provides you with an additional opportunity to have your assessment reviewed if, in your opinion, it is not fair and equitable with similar properties in your area. The Review Board is more informal and relaxed than a regular court of law. You may present your own case, retain a lawyer or ask a relative or friend to speak as your agent. To help you in filing your appeal, Notice of Appeal forms are available from the Assessment Review Board, your Regional Assessment Office or your Municipal Office. As well, you can use the reverse side of a Notice of Assessment or write a letter stating the property address and roll number, together with your reasons for appealing. Appeals should be forwarded to the Regional Registrar of the Assessment Review Board listed below. Ministry of Revenue Ontario Reeggtonal Registrar ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Ist Floor. 426 Third Street London Ontarto NSW 4W8 4