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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-09-16, Page 7i Ooomf. The GCI football teams have been practicing their skills to make ready for the Huron -Perth football season. They play Sarnia in an exhibition game on Friday afternoon. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1981— PAGE 7 TS PAGE d long time between games BY DAVE SYKES Twelve years is a long time between hockey games -just ask Larry Jeffrey. Jeffrey was one of almost 100 former NHL stars who participated in a tour- nament in Markham August 27-29 featuring players from the former six NHL teams. The tournament was organized by Special Events Television and was produced for television by CHCH TV in Hamilton. The concept was an innovative one, gathering stars of the 1940's, 50's and 60's, to participate in a six team mini - tournament that brought to life the old NHL. The NHL took a different view of the proceedings and refused to air any segments of the tournament and teams were not permitted to wear original team un iforms. With the concept in mind, players were contacted in early July and Jeffrey was eager to be reunited with Red Wing cohorts. "I was asked to play for Detroit and they just contacted players until the 15 -man 0 otter was filled," he said. "A lot of the players still play oldtimer hockey' every weekend but it was 12 years between games for me." A twelve year absence, a few additional pounds and a knee that had been virtually decimated thmugh several gruelling seasons didn't dampen his enthusiasm for the six team reunion. By his own ad- mission, Jeffrey apporached the tour- nament casually, expecting more of a fraternal gathering than a serious weekend of competition. A summer swimming program helped tone muscles and an appendix problem involuntarily took care of 14 pounds in a matter of days. The conditioning program was limited - by choice to avoid any aggravation to the knee. Larry was united with ' some old Red Wing stars that rekindled memories of the team's appearance in numerous Stanley Cup finals. The vintage pool included former stars Norm Ulman, Bruce MacGregor, Bill Gadsby, Danny Grant, Dale Rolph, Lowell MacDonald ,Mickey Redmond,Ted Lindsay and the goalten- ding tandem of Roy Edwards and Hank Bassen. • The remaining five clubs were ' auspicously padded with wily veterans and recent retirees that included Paul k}en- derson, Mike Pelyk, Bill Harris and on Ellis of Toronto; Henri and Rocket "Richard,Yvan Cournoyour and Phil Goyette from the Montreal Canadiens and Jim Pappin, Bill White and -Dennis Hull to name a few others. Most notable by their absence from the Red Wing lineup was Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe and former linemate Alex Delvechio. While both expressed a keen interest in the tournament, business and personal interests, prevented their par- ticipation. The games were played under oldtimer rules with no slap shots or body contact. The rules were softened to accomodate aging legs but the talent, intensity and competitiveness was most evident in all games. "I didn't know it would be so serious but a lot of the guys were very competitive," Larry said. "I think a lot of people will be surprised at the calibre of play. Most of those players can still skate fast and even though they are old timers, the.tournament brought out the.competititiveness." • The conditions were somewhat less than ideal and conducive to hockey as August heat rendered much of the ice surface Ineless and made the going a little tough for players. While poor ice conditions were much in evidence, it didn't detract from the ferocity or intensity of the former boys off winter. Despite some injuries, nagging pains and sore muscles, the players simply applied the tape to worn bodies and refused toquit. By his own admission, Larry did not have the conditioning required for the pace of the tournament and rated his own performance as fair. "I pulled a groin on the last shift of the first game and that made it tough for the rest of the games," he said. "I scored a -couple goals but next time I will take it more seriously. Everyone was excited at the concept and it was good to get together with the guys." There is a good chance, judging from the player and fan reaction, that the tour- nament will continue in future years. As for Jeffrey and the Wings, well they topped the six entries in the preliminary round with nine points in five games. But for the results of the playoffs action, hockey enthusiasts will have to tune in the 18 -one hour shows on Channel 11. GDCI student sporty scene underway BY TD The. GDCI sports scene swings into actionthis week. Wednesday, the junior and senior girls basketbailteams travel, to London for exhibitiiin games against Montcalm and Central. The senior girls will be hosting their annual tournament here Saturday. Teams from London Lucas, Medway, Owen Sound Collegiate, Stratford Central, Aurora, Sarnia Central and Owen Sound will vie for championship honors. The GDCI girls play their, Ends great season Bristol Cream, the six- year-old dressage horse owned by Dr. and Mrs. Desmond Leeper has completed a successful show season. He recently com- peted at both the Eastern Canadian and • Ontario Dressage Championships. At the Canadian Cham- pionships in . Toronto on August 29-30, he was a member of the third place Quadrille Team. One of the. senior international judges commented to Mrs. Leepter afterwards that she "looked forward to judging this horse in the future." Bristol also did extremely well at the Ontario Cham- pionships bringing home four ribbons anda medal. He placed .third in the Equitation class, sixth in the C.I.A.I. class which is a very difficult international class', sevE nth in the .musical Kiir. class, which is a dressage test composed . to classical mlisic, ar.'_' second in the Quadrille competition. Quadrille Work is similar to synchronized swimming. At the end of the day Bristol was a member of the Bronze Medal Team. - Bristol Cream will now by enjoying a one month holiday before beginning" his training again. Next year he will be Competing in botl- Canada and the States. It ha: been a good show season fo both Marlene Leeper an Bristol Cream! Bristol Cream, a six-year-old thoroughbred dressage horse owned bx Desmond and Marlene Leeper of Goderich, has had an excellent show season. Just Phone or Visit THE CANADIAN FORCES RECRUITING CENTRE 520 Wellington Street, London, Ontario N6A 3R2 • Phone 679-5110 or oui Mobile offices in the Federal Building 12:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Sarnia Every Wednesday Stratford. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month Goderich . . 1st and 3rd Thlrsday of each month Woodstock 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month Tillsonburg last Monday of each month there's No Life Li4e it TGIF CANAOIAN ARMEO FORCES first game at.9 a.m. against 'Incas. The consolation final goes at 6:30 p.m. followed by the championship game at 8 p.n•i. The GDCI Viking football teams make their debut here Friday afternoon when they entertain Sarnia St. Clair iri a senior -junior doubleheader exhibition, beginning at 1:30 . p.m. M®®®®®FAQ®Wf2MEME IEIMME MMMUM RI 0 FIRST LINE WANTED ® (Open to all boys 12 years of age EiSi Zi • & older wishing to earn extra money) r ® by 0 id THE GODERICH MINOR Ri O HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 0 for id REFEREEING POSITIONS PLEASE CONTACT RIKI Ki s Referee -In -Chief pi Lawrence Scott 524-2292 GODERICH INDUSTRIAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Player Draft Application Form Name Address Phone Number Eligibility Must be 1,1 years of age by October 21, 1981. Cannot be signed to an O.H.A., S.H.H.L., W.Q,,A.A., or any other similar Intermediate. Junior or N0nor Hockey League Team. Please submit this form to the Goderich Recreation Of- fice no later than September 21, 1981. C.uttin9 (j( AA/I) ( 1' l ►rtiUU l tree', ►i Hr. (overhead iril1T ti',. 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