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Clinton News-Record, 1984-04-25, Page 14aA LINT 4lN N.ETr S,R.A E CQ] ti 1i' D: Y► APRIL 25,1984 Report on Sports By Rod Hilts Brutal battle The imprint of Louis Sleigher's fist will be on Jean Hamel's face for eternity. Sleigher's dynamite left -hook sucker punch left Hamel semi-conscious on the ice with a broken nose In last Friday night's brutal battle of Quebec. The memories of the hockey game - some good, some bad, will also be around for a long time. Lose fight whi game The Montreal Canadiens - Quebec Nordiques series ended in dramatic fashion last Friday night, but not before more than four hours in penalties were assessed - 248 minutes to be exact. The fists finally stopped flying long enough for Montreal to post a come -from -behind 5-3 victory and a 4-2 series triumph. As the buzzer sounded to end the second period, all hell broke loose. PlaYers from both teams poured on the ice and converged together into one large circle. The fists flew and everybody, including the two back-up goaltenders began fighting. Not since the days of the "Broad Street Bullies" has there ever been such an outbreak of violence in one hockey game. Remember the days when the Philadelphia Flyers stocked their roster full of nail - chewing thugs? Fans at the Montreal Forum on Friday night didn't have to rely on their memories to visualize the tactics that made the Flyers famous. Chris Nilan, Mario Tremblay, Mark Hunter and Louis Sleigher are players whose actions reminded everyone of the Flyers of old. The mutual dislike between the Canadiens and the Nordiques was bound to surface in game six since it had been brewing since the series began. People expected a "nothing short of war" series and when it didn't materalize until game six, it caught a lot of people by surprise. But few expected the eruption of full-scale combat. Who was responsible? The Montreal -Quebec encounter was a perfect example of a referee not doing his job. Referee Bruce Hood blamed the whole incident , on a miscommunication between himself and the two teams. The fact remains the referee should have made sure both teams received the list as to who had received game misconducts. Surely Hood must have known the Canadiens would be out to avenge Sleigher's sucker punch at the beginning of the third. According to Hood, in.a situation like the one that occurred in Montreal, the teams send someone to the referee's dressing room to check what the penalties are so they will be able to set up for the next period. When no one came to question Hood about the penalties, he assumed they had received the information from the timekeeper. The bottom line is that Hood should have closed this communication gap. He should have told the teams about the penalty situation, instead of waiting for them to come to him. If he had done his job, the third -period brawl might not have materialized. Semi-final match -ups Islanders vs. Canadiens After shaky moments against the Rangers in round one and the Capitals in round two, the New York Islanders appear to have all the bugs out of their system. Goaltender Billy Smith is hot and continues to sparkle in the Islanders' net. Depth sums up the Islanders' roster. Even without Potvin, Tonelli, Langevin and Bourne in game five against Washington, the Islanders were able W win. Montreal should put up a fight, especially since their style is similar to New York's. Home ice advantage won't hurt their chances either (Because regular season record favored the Adams Division over the Patrick). This series should give fans a chance to see if Steve Penney is for real. The bottom line in this series is the extreme depth of the Islanders. Look for a grinding type of series. Islanders in six Minnesota vs. Edmonton Fortunately for Minnesota North Stars, luck was on their side in a seven -game series with the surprising St. Louis Blues. Don't get me wrong, Minnesota has a strong hockey club, but not a Stanley Cup calibre --one. The North Stars will -Have to come out hitting if they hope to go anywhere against the offensive -minded Oilers. I'm not impressed with the Oilers as an over-all team. They lack defense. Their goaltending is ordinary. Their offense is their savior_ In the end (Stanley Cup final), Edmonton's free -wheeling will catch up with them. ' In this series the upper hand goes to the Oilers. They have Gretzky and Kurri and Minnesota doesn't. Oilers in five Playoff Prediction Record 9-3 Seafo.rth horse sets record in winning Pacing Series By Lois Gibbings Fergus Hanover, owned by Stewart McCall of Seaforth, took a sparkling new 1.57.4 record in winning the $55,625 final of The Mohawk Pacing Series on Sunday, April 22 at Mohawk Raceway. The' speedy three-year-old colt by Kawartha Skipper - Farm Norah by Bret Hanover, is a three-quarter brother to Fan Hanover, winner of $969,724, with, a time trial record of 1.50.4, making her the fastest standardbred mare ever. J.D.'s David, also owned by Stewart McCall, finished second in a 2.00.3 mile at Mohawk on April 16. Reba Lee, claimed recently from Donald Carter of Blyth, was first in 2.06 for her new owner at London on April 18. John Lester was. .third _ with _Jo_hnny , Freight lin a 2.04.1 mile for co-owner Ken Parke of Varna in the ninth. - At London on April 20, Ross Battin drove Bennett Landing to a second place for George Feagan of Goderich, while Randy McLean took fifth with Garmor Enuff for Judy McLean of Goderich. Randy drove Lissas Girl home fourth for Ron and Bob Daer of Goderich in the fourth. Rustic Helene finished fifth for owners Charleg and Clara Brindley of Goderich in a 2.05.3 mile in the seventh. Trainer Randy McLean has Jonquette back at the races for partners Larry Daw of Clinton and his father Claude ' of Mississauga. The three-year-old O.S.S. eligible filly by, Jonquil Hanover - Maisie Belle by Newport Duke qualified on April 11, winning in 2.09. Frank MacDonald of Clinton has qualified his Grayfriars •Faye, a four-year-old mare by Armbro Jet - Glee Club by Dartmouth, She is a sister to the $95,271 winner Grayfriars Jock 2.04.2'. Trotter Alissas Lad, owned by Bill Campbell of Seaforth, took a ,new 2.04.1 record with trainer -Don -.Corbett on the. bike at London on April21. • Verdun • Vanstone finished third with Linlor Lebelle for Hohnesville Valley Farms of Clinton in a 2.00.1 mile in the sixth, while. John Lester was fourth with Goshen Girl for co-owner Ken Parke of Varna in the third. Store Cut MILD CHEDDAR Reg. $3.29 Ib. 14° \14 2.79 Ib Dutch Style LUNCHEON MEAT Reg. $1.89 Ib. No`" 1.49 le. Hille's HONEY CAKE 500 g pkg. Reg. $1.49 0®VV .99 NORWEGIAN ' EDAM Reg. $3.29 Ib. Now 2.79 le. Dutch Style FINE LIVERWORST Reg. $2.09 Ib. N0\" 1.79 lb. WE MAKE CHEESE TRAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS MON., TUES., THURS. -- Open 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. FRI. 9-9, SAT. 9-5 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAY Fishermen like Doug Holt of Grand Bend will be ready for the opening of trout season this weekend. For details on preparing for the fishing season see story. (Rod Hilts photo) Plenty of good fishing here Fishermen in the . Goderich area don't have to go far as there is plenty of good fishing right here in Goderich. The lake and river provide them with the opportunity off catching a variety of fish. One of the most common fish to hook in this area is the perch. When they start to move inshore, fishermen head to Bayfield or the Goderich docks with their poles and bait. The best bait to use when fishing for perch is a worm or minnows. In. early .Springthe rainbow,trout anal.... salmon are.plentiful. They can. be caught out of the Maitland River or in Bayfield.' At the mouths of creeks and streams which flow into the lake, the fisherman can catch smelt. The run for smelt is short, but if they get down to the water in time, they can catch a lot of fish. The best way to catch smelt during the run Ls with a seine net. After the run is over any type of dip net will do. Brook trout can be found in cold water streams if those fishing for them have patience. These trout are very wary and sleath, causing many to leave the challenge for someone else. However, some have found that if they fish upstream against the current, they are more successful. The Maitland River provides good bass fishing with live bait, lures or spinners. If live bait • :is- preferred, minnows, helgrammites and crayfish are best. Fishing is a good way to get out in the fresh air, relax and at the same time, get a suntan. Those who live in the surrounding areas and enjoy the sport can find plenty of good fishing only minutes away. Anyone interested in playing NO -CONTACT BALL HOCKEY We're a four team league - hoping for six teams this year. Games played In Bayfield Arena. TO REGISTER CALL JOHN GRAHAM 565-2121 This weekend Be prepared for the oening of trout season BY STEVE COOKE With the official opening of Trout season fust a few days away, it's tune to organize that equipment and make sure everything is - in top notch condition. Poles should be cleaned and the guides checked for rough spots, waders patched up where necessary, and hooka on lures checked for sharpness and touched up if needed. One of the most important, and often the most neglected, parts of your annual preparations will be putting new line on your reel. Monofilaments do deteriorate with age, exposure to light and repeated usage and ir- regardless of what bait or lure you use, it's that thin thread that means the difference between a fish fry and a fish tale. Fishermen who are in the know change their line at regular intervals during the season, but at the very least, everyone who ventures forth with a rod in their hand would be well advised to have a fresh spool on at the start of the season. And there is another important reason for paying particular attention to that monofila- ment, The International Game Fish Associations "(IGFA) has recently expanded their categories and to date, there are 170 freshwater world record categories which are absolutely vacant. Add to that the fact that the manufacturers of Trilene are offer- ing $1,000 to anyone who establishes a world record using their line, and the incentive should certainly be there. Before you rush out to make a down pay- ment on that new fishing boat, you need a few more facts. First of all, send a request, along with $1 to IGFA HeadquartersL000 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, and ask for their official 1984 Rule Book. • And if you ask, they'll also include their booklet on Fishing Photography. Next, you'll want to verify the pound test monofilament line you'll be using will meet the line class specifications for the species record you hope to set. That used to be a ma- jor guessing game because most line manufacturers do not list line class informa- tion on their spool or packaging. Fishing scientist, Paul Johnson, explained. why, "It is very difficult to mass produce T FRUIT TREES Should Be Planted Early! 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The line specialists at Berkley solved that problem using computers and lasers. Now, every spool of their new Trilene XT World Record line clearly states the line class both on the label and on the package. It takes the guess work out of world records." Fishing for new world records reflects the strong, new trend towards quality, not quan- tity fishing. Record fishing started as a saltwater angler's challenge, but now it has grown to become the hottest new frontier in all phases of sportfishing today. • Some say it's the challenge of being able to match your skill against all other anglers without having to pay a tournament entry fee. Others say it's the personal satisfaction that comes just in testing your skill even if you don't make the'record books. One thing is for certain; it's fun preparing and speculating on how you are going to spend that $1,000. If your local supplier doesn't have properly rated IGFA lines, ask him to get some, and in a hurry! 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