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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-12-28, Page 13OPENS ON JAN. 2, 19951 SPI T L Times -Advocate, December 28, 1994 THE INTREPID SNOWMOBILER. By Craig Nicholson P Remember last winter? Temperatures plummeted and many snowmobilers stayed home. Hardier souls braved frozen fin- gers and toes to hit the trails. Not me. I snowmobiled almost 10,000 kilometers from the hills of New Brunswick to the mountains of Montana in toasty comfort. Even one morning when the mercury froze at -55 de- grees Celsius with a wind chill factor of almost -80! My secrets for warm hands and feet? Read on. These extremities are the furthest from your heart, so circula- tion is less effective and body heat more limited. Depending on your metabolism, they may require special protection against the cold. Winter warmth has two guiding principles: keeping dry and retaining heat. So when shopping for mitts and boots, your best bet is removable layers. Why? Because each layer -traps air that your body has worked hard to heat, recycling it for additional warmth. Layers can also be removed for thorough overnight drying and/or replacement when wet. But loose is critical: be certain to buy a size or two larger than normal for maximize benefit. There's nothing more likely to freeze your fingers and toes than tight coverings. So proper fitting is essential for corn - fort. Ot tips: buy a second set of liners and alternate them daily so each set has a chance to thoroughly dry and recover fully. Try fluffing them in the dryer to restore their air retention prop- erties. Snowmobilers are most familiar with layering through the ubiquitous felt liner in footwear. It traps warm air but can be- come damp when natural foot perspiration has nowhere to go. Recently, several boot manufacturers have overcome this de- ficiency by devising systems to take moisture away from your feet. One is an inner sole of dense foam or plastic that fits under the liner, creating a warm air circulation platform between foot and sole. I tested two makes last winter that were rated down to -85 degrees Celsius and was rewarded with warm feet all winter. Their liner approaches were different. The "Control" boot from Altmann Industries (416/248-2292) replaced felt with a new high tech, almost sponge -like material. This liner has an aluminized outer surface that reflects body heat back onto the foot. The boot is light weight and water proof. A padded tongue keeps snow from sneaking in around the laces. My only reservation was a feeling that the comfy liner packed down with constant use - easily remedied by al- ternating a second liner. Sorel's "Bigfoot" (available in retail outlets across Ontario) has double felt liners - the inner stays dry by transferring moisture to the outer sheath. In addition, this boot has two inner soles and an extra thick, insulated body which puts more distance and protection between your feet and the snow. But beware. The boot is so thick - measuring almost six inches from sole to the top, of your foot s that it wo.uldn't fit into the foot rest of my Ski -Doo Grand Touring, so check the spacing on your own sled. It struck me that cold fingers should receive similar treat- ment. By inference, that means mitts, not gloves. Fingers warm faster and longer if they're in contact with each other, same as toes. Also, gloves tend to fit tighter and that means less warm air circulation and trapping. But my goal was to find hand cov- erings that replicated the boot liner concept. My search ended with a Bombardier mitt called "Ha4iburton". Full outer leathers surround soft, removable liners that velcro securely into place. Lots of trapped warm air and superior cir- culation ensured even warm throttle thumb. On deep freeze days I had room for a second, smaller inner liner and for spring snowmobiling, I wore the mitts with no liners. Great flexibility and warm hands too. Dries overnight the same as my boot components. For those with particularly sensitive digits, I'd also rec- ommend electric hand and thumb warmers, supplemented on cold days by a pair of handle bar muffs to cut the wind chill. In fact, my wife rides most of the winter with only a pair of thin glove liners, heated grips and muffs. So no more complaining about cold hands and feet, eh? Until next time, happy trails and remember: Sled Smart - Ride Safe, Ride Sober. For information on local snowmobiling, Snowa- ramas and clubs, contact the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) at 705/739-7669. To plan your Ontario tour, call 1 -800 -236 -SLED. 3 -Capps New bear have your service work done now so you can enjoy this tvinter SNOWMOBILE Winter Service Package ,ncludes • complete Inspection ,1 lubru'.rtroft • ((thin carb(s) $74,95 only AUTO & LIGHT TRUCK Lute, Oil & Filter Service $295 Valvoline Oil Licensed mechanic on duty - even Saturday: STORE HOURS: Mon . Tues, Thurs. 9-6 • Fri. 9-8 • Sat. 9 4 BECKER bs' _L. op, Products Inc. A Thunder is being heard, win three ZURICH - Four games, three wins and two of those victories by shutouts. The Zurich Thunder are gearing up for the Ontario Minor Hockey Association playoffs and teams who will face them should take no- tice. This club has a very unique mix- ture of very young and veteran players. While they have second - year midgets such as Dwight Gingerich, Blake Schade and Rich- ard Masse they also have a couple of talented forwards who are first- year bantams. Brad Brown and Jarrett Jeffrey both played for the OMHA cham- pion peewee Storm from Zurich last year. Boxing day they started the Silver Stick Tournament against Hagersville. Thunder 5, Elma Logan 0 Goalie Marty Degroot had the shut- out while Brown netted two goals with singles from Denomme, Derek Sweitzer and Gingerich. Jeffrey had two assists while Denomme, Brown, Gingerich and Greg Masse all helped out on the goals. Seaforth 6, Thunder 3 The only loss in the four game stint for Zurich came in Seaforth as the Thunder battled the defending OMHA midget 'CC' champs. Scor- ing for the visitors were Gingerich, Ray Beierling and Sweitzer. Zurich goalie Tim Estep played one of his best games of the year. Thunder 8, Mitchell II 0 Picking up his second shutout in two starts, Degroot led the defence while Alan Jeffrey and Jarrett Jef- frey each with a pair of goals, sparked the offence. Also scoring in last Monday's game were Chad Desjardine, Beier - ling, Chris Keller and Gingerich. Assisting were Ryan Kyle who set up two, Andrew Bedard, Greg Masse, Denomme, Brown, Beier - ling, Alan Jeffrey, Jarrett Jeffrey and Gingerich. Thunder 8, Brussells 3 Wednesday, the line of Bedard, Beierling and Sweitzer led the way, in this game as Bedard had two goals and two assists while Beier - ling had a goal and three assists with one goal and. one assist from Sweitzer. Also scoring for the Thunder who were sporting their new jerseys were Jarrett Jeffrey, Alan Jeffrey and Denomme. Minor hockey scoreboard Stephen Minor Hockey Atom Ice Hawks December 20 - Exhibition game Stephen 5 vs. St. Marys Jets 4 Goals: Roman Wilson (2), Mark Laye Jr., Colin Sauder, Scott Davies Assists: Wilson (2). Cal Delange, Ben Par- sons, Jamie Sandwith, Adam Cyr (2). Da- vies Goaltender: Gary Sander December 23 - Exhibition game Stephen 12 vs. St. Marys Jets 2 Goals: Wilson (3), Davies (2). Cyr (2). Sandwith (2), Laye Jr., Colin Sauder, Kenny Tilley Assists: Delange (4), Davies (4), Parsons (3), Sandwith (3), Wilson (2), Laye )r. (2), Cyr. Tilley Goattender: Sauder December 23 - Stephen 5 vs. Bayfield 4 Goals: Wilson (2), Davies, Cyr, Frazer Mac- Donald Assists: Cyr (2). Tilley (2), Davies (2), De- lange, MacDonald Goaltender: Gary Sauder r Btilhtam Sting December 19 - Stephen 8 at Zurich 4 Gods: John Rutten (3), Greg Hendrick (2), Darryl Parsons, tan Becker, Andy Ellis A Parsons (2), Jeff Glover (2), Ben McC(2). Becker. Chris Reabum, Rutten, Ellis Goaltender: Ben Glavin December 20 Stephen 4 at Seaforth (1) 4 Go•hi Matt Regier, Rutten, McCann, Hen- drick Assists: Parsons (2). Glover (2). Rutten, Jer- emy Slater, Matt Regier, Christain Stuckless Goaltender: Glavin Exeter Minor Hockey Legion Ladies AuxiliaryPeewees December 21 - Exeter 3 vstrathroy 3 Goats: Scott Keys, Jeff Campbell, Jason Gtenier Ambits: Keys. Campbell, Tim Mayer Page 13 It may have been tough to figure out who had the puck in this picture but what was certain was that Lucan's Scott Riddell (22) and Christian Criel were determined to get it away from three Mitchell players during last Wednesday's game in Lucan. Irish coming together, hammer Mitchell 7-3 Rookie Trevor Emms had two goals to lead Lu - can to their eighth win of the year By Fred Groves • T -A staff LUCAN - Eventually, all good things come together. Last Wednesday night at the Lu - can Arena, the host Irish played , one of their best games of the sea- son, skating to a fairly easy 7-3 win over the two-time OHA Junior De- velopment League champions, Mitchell Hawks. Although the visitors struck first, it was 2-1 for Lucan after 20 min- utes and they were up 6-3 after two periods. . It was Lucan's second win in a row and after three -and -a -half months of work, it looks as though things are finally starting to come together. The Irish will be in a dog fight with North Middlesex and Mt. Brydges to climb out of ninth place and make the final playoff spot. (Eight tLthe nine teams make post - season ply). "If we lose a game we have to win the next four, always" said co - coach Jeff Dalrymple. "Things are starting to really turn around." Mitchell's Rob Boville's opened the night's scoring but Greg De- Prest took a nice behind -a -net pass from linemate Daryl oshart and with 1:47 left in the st pe- riod, Steve Hudson put one under the crossbar. The second period belonged en- tirely to the Irish as DePrest re- directed a pass from Matthews to make it 3-1. It was 4-1 a minute lat- er when rookie Trevor Emms went to the net and then Emms, col- lecting his team leading 14th goal of the season, made it 5-1. Oh the fifth goal, dcfenseman Wil Giles did a nice job carrying the puck in. Emms had taken a pounding in the corner, got up, and scored the goal. "Tonight is the first night we came out of a first period winning. Everytime we're down and have to come back," said Dalrymple. The fifth Lucan goal saw Mitch- ell starting goalie Adam Agar head \lll) It S11) 1/IIl(.'L ? \lll)1I\1\(I\(,? We can help( We will finance you( • No hassle, instant credit approval and delivery • Over 30 completely reconditioned and certified vehicles to choose from at all times. More details? Call or see us Coolman Auto Sales Inc. 74 Thames Road West (1183 Highway) Exeter Ont. (519) 2353573 1 to the bench in favour of Darcy Ballantyne. Mitchell's Jon Schiedel scored shorthanded to make it 5-2 but Giles did some more digging and got the puck to Matthews to give the Irish a four goal lead. Near the end of the second, and through into the third, the Hawks came on strong and put a lot of pressure around Watson. Lucan was a little undisciplined late in the second and 20 seconds into a two- man advantage, Jeremy Smith scored for Mitchell. While the Hawks were buzzing, around Watson early in the third, the Irish got a break and George Stephens 'scored what was a very important goal. "They took it to us, they were hungry," said Dalrymple of the Hawks coming on strong. "You let any team come to within 6-4 and that's too close. We knew we had to get that goal, it was huge." While Watson was named the Irish Player -of -the -Game, he had a lot of help and either Matthews, Emms or Giles could have been given the honour. "The first period he didh't see anything. He had a good third and kept us in there," said Dalrymple of Watson. Lucky charms:...It looks as though tough forward Jeremy Je- mec could be returning to the line- up and with Matthews and Jim Stanton bring three forwards to the team that are physical but who can also score...Lucan returned to Mitchell Friday night and tonight have their own Lucan Minor Hock- ey Night as they play host to the Exeter Hawks...After 24 games, Emms has 14 goals, DePrest has 13 and Dave Jenker and Christian Criel each have nine. EXETER JUNIOR `D' HAWKS vs PORT STANLEY LAKERS Fri., Dec. 30 at South Huron Rec Centre 8:30 p.m. Ask us about our season passes and membership cards Advertising courtesy of JMR Electric r4 A sincere thanks to all of our dedicated customers over the past 60 years. We wish the best to Wayne Otterbein who will be taking over Gerry's barber shop business at 394 Main St. Exeter on January 2, 1995. Special thanks for the daily coffee companionship of the Big Half and R.J. 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