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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-04-04, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, April 4, 1984 Sports Spotlight' 'By Ross Haugh Playoff predictions We know a number of area hockey fans are just waiting for our NHL playoff predictions, so they can go out and wager on the opposition. Before anyone sneers too much at a couple of upsets in our selections, just remember who shared first prize in last year's Molting Hawks pool. Well, lightning will not not likely strike twice. In the Smythe division, the Edmonton Oilers should have very little trouble with the Winnipeg Jets and win in straight games while Calgary takes four games to dispose of Vancouver. In the Norris division, we go for a longshot in pick- ing the Chicago Black Hawks to upset the league leading Minnesota North Stars in five games and the Detroit Red Wings to get by the St. Louis Blues in four contests. In the Patrick division, the defending champion New York Islanders should take the Rangers in four in the New York subway series and the Washington Capitals for our pick over the Philadelphia Flyers, also in four. The big upset we call is in the Adams division with the Quebec Nordiques taking the Buffalo Sabres in five. The Bruins from Boston should waste little time in get- ting by the Montreal Canadiens in three straight. Two of the three Stasny brothers became Canadian citizens this week which should give them more pride in leading the Nordiques against Buffalo. The Quebec team scored almost 50 goals more than the Sabres in the regular season and gave up only 20 more than Buffalo. Most of the games on the weekend to finish off the regular NHL season were very low scoring games as the teams swung into playoff type of play. A mixed bag Sports fans in the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan will have a real mixed bag of events to divide their interests as two of their pro teams move into playoffs, one moves to a division championship and the fourth starts a long schedule in quest of a first world championship in 16 years. Motor city hockey fans have the Red Wings in the NHL playoffs for the first time in many a moon and. Detroit Pistons are in the NBA playoffs also after some years of absence. The Michigan Panthers with six straight victories appear to be heading for another USFL title and the Detroit Tigers with their best chances since the World Series triumph of 1968 head this week into the 162 game American league season. We heard Tiger manager Sparky Anderson say a week ago that he expected five other teams would give his club a real battle for the pennant. When asked by a calleron WJR's Sports Rap about the Toronto Blue Jays Anderson replied, They are for real with probably the best pitching staff in the whole league. They will be in contention in the first week and in the final drive for the pennant. The Jays came up with excellent performances in two of the three weekend games against the Milwaukee Brewers in Vancouver. Our pitching favourite Thr the Jays, Jim Gott toss- ed a great seven innings Sunday and should be an in tregal part of the Jays staff this summer. Jim Clancy did the same thing Friday night. The Blue Jays opening game of the season tonight, Wednesday in Seattle against the Mariners will he available on television on Channel 13 CKCO Kitchener at 10:30 p.m. Sign up for soccer Looking ahead to another successful minor soccer season, a number of organizations are in the mjdst of registrations. The second day of signing up for the Exeter Minor Soccer Association will be held Saturday at the South Iluron Rec Centre. Tony Mennen, president of the Grand Bend group tells us registration for his organization will be held this Saturday, April 7 at the Grand Bend Legion hall bet- ween the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Any boys in the Grand Bend area between the ages of six and 16 years will be more than welcomed at Satur- day's registration. Teams will be fbrmed in the squirt, atom, mosquito, pee wee and bantam divisions. In addition to president Tony Mennen, the Grand .Bend executive includes vice-president Don Glavin, secretary Bill Vandenberk, treasurer Ben Wiendels and past president Tom Vlemmix. Attention Kirkton girls Calling all girls in the Kirkton-Woodham area who were under the age of 16 as of January' 1, 1984. Dave Williams needs you to fill positions on his Kirkton bantam girls ball team. Anyone wishing to try out for the team should call Williams as soon as possible at 229-8200. �lnunmmmmmtuccnn��um//mumtummn//nmm�nmmmm�numwunmmnnuumm� �Jhainh ou On behalf of the Exeter Hawks we would like to express our appreciation =_ to everyone who helped during the past season. B 5 Special thanks go to the Hawks ex- ecutive who all worked very hard to a make this such a successful year. Thanks also to the fans who supported 1 us throughout the year and especially S in the playoffs. We regret that we didn't make it into the All Ontario Finals.... But Watch For Us Next Year. ' THANKS AGAIN BOB,. DOC 8 THE EXETER HAWKS rtnnnrnnunnno111111nnum111111n1nn1unlmnnnnnnnunmm11unnunnnunnununu One game down to Mt. Brydges Harvesters reap victory over Haw One of the most exciting hockey games of the year ended the season for the Ex- eter Hawks at the South Huron Rec Centre{ Friday night. Grand Valley Harvesters captain Murray Hunter put an end to the Hawks pHA Junior D championship aspirationswith a goal at 16:22 of a second sudden -death overtime period in a scram- ble around the Exeter goal. The Harvesters won at home Wednesday night by a score of 7-4 to take a three games to two lead and a chance to wrap up the provin- cial semi-final series and qualify to meet the Mount Brydges Bulldogs for the all - Ontario title. • In the first of the final set Sunday night, Mount Brydges defeated the Harvesters 8-6. The second game is Friday in Mount Brydges; A fast start Friday's game in Exeter was off to a fast start and in- dicated to a crowd in excess of 1,100 that they were going to get their money's worth. There were only two whistles in the first five minutes of play and Harvester goalie Brent Boswell robbed Pete Tuckey of the Hawks on two occasions frau in close. The Harvesters were first to score as Jamie Taylor scored from the side of the Exeter net at 9:26 on passes from Murray Hunter and Dave Zago. It took .the Hawks only 15 seconds to get even. Bill Glover was in the right spot in front of the Grand Valley het to deflect a shot from Kris Bedard into the goal. Pete Tuckey put the Hawks ahead at 11:04 on a good pass- ing play with Ed Willis and Rick Lindenfield as he used Brian Horner as a decoy. The Harvesters tied the score at 2.22 of the second period on a Juccessful shot by Dan Deaken as he was started off by Dave Zago and Karl Van Soelen. Deaken went down the left side and hit the short side of the Exeter net while using the other two as decoys. Shortly after both goalies, • Dave Rook of th Wits and Brent Boswell came up with fine stops and near the seven minute mark with Jeff Row in the penalty ;box, Pete Tuckey was set loose on a breakaway and went racing in only to be beaten by Boswell. Murray Hunter put the Harvesters ahead with less than four minutes to go when the puck was left lying loose in front of the Hawks net. The Hawks came flying back early in the third period to score twice to take a one goal lead on the scoreboard. Brian Horner and Ed Willis sent Pete Tuckey in alone and the captain made no mistake in putting the puck into the Grand Valley net. Only 25 seconds later, Ed Willis was at the side of the Harvesters net to take passes from Tuckey and Horner. Next came Grand Valley's turn to score two goals and they turned the trick in a space of 40 seconds. Paul Irvine tied the score on passes from Jason Shaw and Karl Van Soelen and Jamie Taylor put his club one CONGRATULATING WINNERS — Exeter Hawk's manager Doc Campbell con- gratulates Grand Valley Harvesters captain Murray Hunter and manager Frank Scian- nitti following the Harvesters 6-5 overtime win over the Hawks, Friday night. More recreation programs By Lynne Farquhar There are more programs ready for spring through the South Huron Rec Centre. Anyone interested in tennis should attend an informal in- formation session to he held at the Rec Centre on Tuesday April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and donuts will be available to those in attendance. Please come out and give us your ideas, we need your input to make tennis the best ever in '84. Golf lessons are once again being offered by instructor Terry O'Rourke. The lessons will run on Tuesday evenings for six weeks from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting Tuesday April 24th. Lessons take place at the high school new gym and cost $20 for the six week program. For those wishing to find employment at a pool this summer or pursuing post- secondary education in the medical fields, we have the following C.P.R. and First - Aid courses available through Red Cross Safety Concept: C.P.R. — tieartsaver (4 -hour course) - $20. Monday May 14, 6:30-10:30 p.m. C.P.R. — Recertification (4 -hour course) - $20. Tuesday May 15, 6:30-10:30 p.m. C.Y.R. Basic Rescuer (8 -hour course) - $35. Monday May 14 and Tuesday May 15 6:30-10:30 p.m. Red Cross Emergency First Aid -- (6 -hour course) • - $18. Monday May 7 and Tuesday May 8 7:00-10:00 p.m. 'All C.P.R. and First Aid classes will take place in Room 116 at the high school. Register for all of the above listed programs at the South Huron Rec Centre from April 4 to April 13, 9-12 and 1-5 p.m. Backe ��► �.. Tighter'id with Baster . �.. Seals Please not that some classes have a maximum number accepted an&will be on a first come, fins) served basis No registration over the phone please. There will, be an organiza- tional meeting for Men's Slopitch on Monday April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Rec Centre. The league will run on Sunday evenings. Any teams in- terested in entering should send a representative to this meeting. We have looked into the possibility of hosting an um- pire's clinic here in Exeter on Saturday May 5 from 9 a.m.5 p.m. It will be the only clinic available for softball and slo- pitch in our zone but we must guarantee 30 people in order to host the clinic. The clinic costs $8 per per- son. If interested please call the Rec Centre as soon as possible at Z35-2833 and in- form staff of your intention to attend. For info on spring pro- grams call 235-2833. Farmers: Are You Interested In Saving Money? Don't be disappointed: Order your seed requirements early and save on our early cash discount. - Seed Grain Seed Soyas • Cert Leger Barley • Cert Maple Arrow • Cert Woodstock Oats • Cert Hodgson • Cert Donald Oats • Cert Maple Amber • Cert Mixed Grain • Cert Evans • Ca odai No. 1 Mixed Grain • Cert B-152 -•--f=orage Seeds All varieties available • Soyabean Seed and Soyabean inoculant We are also buyers of your feed barley, feed eats, feed mix grain and seed oats, barley and red clover. Don't delay Call today 235-0770 9h GOLDEN HARVEST FARM SEEDS 151 Thames Road East, Exeter up with the assist going to With less than a minute to Greg Flear. go in the first session; Peeb An exciting and dazzling Tuckey red his second suc- rush by Rich Lather tied the cessful shot of the night, but, score for the Hawks at 16.17 It proved to be the last for the as he evaded all defenders Hawks. Bill Glover and Mike Clark provided the assists. from centre ice in and scored the tying goal to send the game into overtime. Jeff Rowe and Kris Bedard assisted. In the last two and a half minutes Exeter goalie Dave Rook was sensational in stop- ping Paul Irvine and Greg Flear as they were allowed clear shots from in close. Both teams missed numerous excellent scoring chances in the 10 minute over- time period and again in sudden -death with the puck bouncing dangerously close to both goal lines. Play slowed a bit in the sudden -death as the teams were looking for the much needed break. It came in a scramble around the Hawks net at 16.22 as Murray Hunter was able to bat the puck into the net and send the Grand Valley fans home happy. The Hawks took 12 of the 17 penalties handed out by referee Rob Good of Kitchener. Strong second period The Harvesters scored five unanswered second period goals on home ice, Wednes- day on the way to a 7-3 victory and a three games to two lead in the series. The Hawks came out flying in the opening period and were ahead 3-1 at the end of the first 20 minutes of play. With Harvester captain Murray Hunter in the penal- ty box at 2:01 of the first period, Hawks captain Pete Tuckey put his club in front as he completed a three-way passing combination with Brian Horner and Rick Lindenfield. The Hawks made it 2-0 at 11:44 as Bill GIover beat Brent Boswell on passes from Tony Jones and Kris Bedard. A power play proved beneficial for Grand Valley at 16:21 when Dan'Deaken took passes from Murray Hunter and Ed Hofsteded to put the puck behind Dave Rook. The five second period scores for the Harvesters came in a space of less than eight minutes just past the midway mark. Jason Shaw took advantage of an Exeter penalty to start the quick goal scoring with assists going to Hunter and Paul Irvine at 10:50. The same three forwards combin- ed to score the next goal less than three minutes later. This time it was Irvine registering with Hunter and Shaw assisting. At 15:03 Jason Shaw notch- ed his second goal of the night with Hunter and Irvine again assisting. Only 39 seconds later Karl Van Soelen converted a pass from Greg Flear and the score was 5-3. With less than two minutes to go, Murray Hunter picked up his fifth point of the night with a successful shot on a play started by Paul Irvine. The only goal of the third period km the stick of Hunter ith 46 seconds left on the clock Ed Hofstede assisted. Referee Gary Kipfer of i s Cambridge called a total of 23 penalties with the1farvesters taking an even dozen. The Hawks outshot the Harvesters 62 to 44. REGISTRATION FOR EXETER MINOR SOFTBALL will be Sat., Mar. 31 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat., Apr. 7 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thurs., Apr. 12 - 7p.m.-9p.m. FEES Atom $8.00 Pee wee $12.00 Bantom $15.00 Midget $20.00 AGES Girls, Born - 1965 or later . Boys, Born - 1968 or later Coaches requred Exeter Men's Recreational Fastball League Our llth season 1. All persons interested in entering a team should register their intent in writing as soon as. possible. 2. Registration fees will be due prior to scheduling 3. An organizational meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Exeter Public School Library. 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