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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-24, Page 18Page 18—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1986 Board hockey For a Christmas sports column I could probably attempt to make up a Christmas wish book for prominent sports teams or figures like the Toronto Maple Leafs are asking for Wayne Gretzky, or the Toronto Argonauts specifically requested a Grey Cup, but I think I'll go another route. Last year for Christmas I got some sports equipment that I asked for, but hadn't seen for many years. Remember board hockey? That's the game with all the little hockey players that you move around with control knobs at your end of the ice. Now, many people might think it strange that since I was 22 at the time I'd want a kids game. I know my mother thought it was strange when she bought it, but I had good reason for wanting that game. You see, for a few months prior to Christmas, I was playing in a board hockey league. That's right, a league, and I wasn't playing with a bunch of kids either. Most of the guys I played with were in university, or soon to be heading there.. This league was really something to see. The "president" of the league, an old friend of mine, went out with another friend and bought a deluxe, extra large board game. He then charged us all en- trance fees, and each team (of one person ) bought their own men for the board. Right now, I can't even remember which team I was, I just know that it was a team that no longer existed in the National Hockey League, and therefore 1 chose for my roster p1L,yers who no longer existed. All of the other teams in the league had current players, except for on who named his characters after • ayers from Slapshot. We played 20 min e games and added a rule to the gam s to keep from the arguments that always arise whenever so- meone plays competitive sports. Because this particular game didn't have the type of net where the puck drops into the little hole, we decided that the puck had to stay over the goal line to be a goal. Otherwise the old arguments whether the puck went in or hit the cross bar would surely have arisen. Of course, all the arguments couldn't be stopped, but all in all, everyone kept pretty cool. We spent a lot of fun evenings with everyone gathered around the game screaming for whichever team they chose to support. I guess that sounds pretty ridiculous, a bunch of men gathered around a game rooting for their favorite team, but it wasn't. It can really be fun revisiting your youth. In fact, it was so much fun, I had to have a game for myself. I guess I'm still a kid at heart, but I still love getting a toy on Christmas. I mean, who wants just clothes. Therefore, when I opened' up my hockey game, it was just great. Now, don't take me for a fool. I wasn't the only one in Mississauga that wanted a game. I know for a fact that there was at least one man older than me that got one for himself. My game was a bit smaller than the league size, but it had one main advan- tage, a hole for the puck to drop into. This game has given me hours of enjoy- ment. I had a running tournament going Sports SEASON'S GREET/NG' Please Note: WE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25-26-27-28 REOPENING MONDAY DEC. 29 CLOSED JANUARY 1-2-3-4 REOPENING MONDAY JAN. 5 GBAR`7LIFFS Battey t' 'Restaurant 46 ALBERT ST. CLINTON 4e2-9727 A tradition in Huron County since 1902 with my next door neighbor that lasted un- til the warm weather came in the spring. It's easy to sit down at the game with a cold drink and play away for awhile. I proved this to many skeptics from my last place of work by holding a tournament in my basement. It was a booming success. In fact, it was such a success, that one of the players went out and bought himself a game. I guess this means that either there are a bunch of kids running around Mississauga in men's clothing, or that some games aren't only for kids. And you can say this about the sport, it's not too tiring. As long as you have quick reflexes and fast fingers, you're sure to do all right. While I like to think I have both of these qualities, it didn't show up in the league stats. On the official game board there were some teams I could beat, and many I couldn't. I guess that's what I get for using a team full of retired players. Things were a bit different, however, when I had home ice advantage, because I knew my game very well. I think the league officials only gave me this advan- tage once though, because too many of the winning franchises .got wiped out, and refused to play there. It seems there's a new rage this year. When I was talking to the old "president" the other day he told lie board hockey is out. Now, I'm not sure I agree with what is coming in, but you never know. The newest thing is those little cars you race around the. track. I never had one of those, but we'll see. We'll see. One last thing. MERRY CHRISTMAS! . Sometimes, even though you have a friend to lean on, it's nice to have a little extra sup- port when you're learning to skate. Melissa Hanna (right) offered the friendly support to Shannon Scott when the students from Hullett Central School held their skating party at Blyth Arena on December 19. (David Emslie photo) 'Stangs drop two games The Clinton Junior "D" Mustangs drop- . ped two games this past weekend, losing 7-4 to Thamesford and 8-6 to Mitchell. In their first game on December 19 in Thamesford, the Mustangs trailed 2-1 at the end of the first period. Randy Marriage net- ted the first Clinton goal. Bob Dupee scored Clinton's only goal in the second period, while Thamesford scored four of their own, giving them a 6-2 lead. While Wayne Smith and Rob Stanfield were able to net two more for the Mustangs in the third period, these goals weren't enough as Thamesford scored one more to give them the 7-4 win. At home against Mitchell on December 21 Clinton faired well until the third period. At the end of the first they trailed by a 2-1 score as Bob Dupee scored one for the local im team. The teams battled to a 5-5 tie after two periods. Bobby Ladd scored two for the Mustangs while Randy Marriage and Shane Carter each accounted for one. In the third period Clinton was able to net only one goal compared to Mitchell's three, thus losing 8-6. Ron McKay was responsible for the Mustang goal. The Mustangs will play their next home game on January 3 at 8:30 p.m. Atoms beat Zurich 13-3 At Zurich on December 15, the Clinton Atoms trounced Zurich 13-3 in W.O.A.A. league action. Mark Livermore passed the offensive onslaught by notching four goals and assisting on two others to bring his season totals to 52 goals and 46 assists in just 26 games. Mark's linemate and right winger, Chris Kennedy, notched his fourth "hat trick" of the season to go along with three assists. Chris' totals now stand at 35 goals and 46 assists for 81 points. Danny Wildfong, the third member of the line, chipped in with six points on one goal and five assists to give them 36 goals and 45 assists for 81 points also. Scoring one goal each were Jeff Oesch, Tyler McGregor, Nathan Burns, Lee Gibb- ings and Shane MacDonald. Also figuring in on the scoring totals were the following who helped set up some of the markers: Bryan Watson, two assists; Craig McAsh, two assists; Jeff Oesch, Lee Gibb- ings, Nathan Burns, and Scott Wright one assist each. In Clinton, December 16 the game bet- ween Seaforth and Clinton was billed as a bitter rivalry between the two clubs. When the smoke cleared the air the teams had bat- tled to a 2-2 draw. In the first period With only 40 seconds gone, Mark Livermore's fifty-third goal gave Clinton a 1-0 lead. He banged home a goal -mouth scramble after Shane Mac- Donald and Danny Wildfong each had a chance to put it in. Before the period ended, Ken Hildebrand had evened the score up at 1-1. In the second period both teams were given outstanding goaltending to keep the score even. Time and time again Clinton's Derek Hoggarth and Dave Nahrgang turned the Seaforth shooters back, particularly, Mike Watts. Finally, at 2:17, Nathan Burns, on a beautiful individual second effort scored on a wristshot high to the right hand corner to give Clinton a 2-1 lead. But with 1:04 left in the period, Mike Watts, gathered up a loose puck and beat Hoggarth cleanly from close in to tie the game at 2-2. There was no scoring in the third as both teams messed up glorious scoring chances. At Clinton on December 20 the Clinton Atoms trounced Brussels in an exhibition game by a 12-1 score. Chris Kennedy paced the Atom attack with six goals and two assists. Kennedy now has 41 goals for the season. Kennedy's linemate Danny Wildfong had three goals and five assists. With the goals Wilfong now has 39 goals. Their centreman, Mark Livermore, pick- ed up six assists in the wide open contest and now has topped the one hundred point total. Mark's point production stands at 105 points. Craig McAsh added two goals and one assist. Bryan Watson had a goal and twill assists. Also collecting assists were Lee Gibbings with three, Scott Shaddick two assists, and Jeff Oesch with one assist. Are you over 60 or turning 71 before December 31, 1986? II you are. and wish to secure a lifetime income from RRSP or are interested in other 5 year investments at very competitive rates. call 527-0410 Arnold 1. 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