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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-03-24, Page 8, PAGE 8—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY; MARCH,24, l077 ..• 1.. 4, , , .q,,,••, , ,.. ,, , , ..!,, ! ,,q• , r, •tu., • ' The Goderich Oldtimers Hockey Club skated op youth- ful legs as they racked up four wins and a one tie to Win a gold medal in the D division of the second annual European International Oldtimers Hockey Tour- nament. Team coach Ted Williams, lauded the team's ability t� skate and forecheck throughout the tournament and combined with some outstanding goaltending from Jerome Geoffrey, they allowed but five goals in their five tournament games. Williams explained that the tournament championship was only possible through a total team effort, an effort egs carr that was unparalleled in any previous endeavors. Aging men found youthful legs and a desire to win that resulted in a "once in a lifetime ex- perience". GODERICH 3 RAPPERSWIL 1 As the =Goderich Oldtimers prepared for the tournament, Williams explained they were not overconfident. He only hoped his team would put out a solid effort and they had visions of winning a game or two. As the team prepared for the first game against the Swiss squad the Goderich team was noticeably tense. Williams said everyone was extremely tight and tense and it took a few minute, of playing time before the players became relaxed with the situation. To make matters worse, as the teams lined up in the hallway before the game, the Swiss players were involved in a rigorous display of exercises while the Canadian players looked on, somewhat dismayed. The first period was close and tight checking and Goderich scored the first goal of the game as Bob Alexander banged in a pass from Gary Taylor. Goderich then took control of the game through the second and third periods and got two unassisted goals in the second period from Bob, . , . • ; , • , . „'.,. ••••••=.7.'="11""=:- Alexander and Bill FritZIO. The Swiss ice surface was larger than Canadian stan- dard surfaces and Williatna explained that Goderich used the dimensions to their ad- vantage. "The rink was wider and the end zones were longer but we used it to our advantage," he said. "We kept forechecking, we moved the puck around well and we forced the Swiss to use the outside of the rink." The Swiss scored their only goal of the game in the third period and Goderich won 3-1. The win was the turning point for Goderich and the pivotal game. "After we had won that first 'game it turned • elriukt, • ;• • .,4r,;:,f4, everything right around -for us," Williams said. "he team seemed to gel, we became believers in our- selves and we knew then that we had a chance to win the whole thing." GAME 2 ST. JOHN 2 GODER ICH 2 Goderich and St. John battled to a 2-2 tie in the second game played at the outdoor Bulach rink in 65 degree temperatures. Goderich played another control game and Mike Russello, called off the bench after an injury to Jerome Geoffrey in the first period, made some outstanding saves in the third period. Goderich owned the first period of the game and jumped into an early two lead as Gallow and Alexander again provided the scoring punch. At the end of the first period, goaltender Geoffrey injured a knee and was forced out of the game. St. John scored their two goals in the second period to tie the score. Goderich applied con- siderable pressure in the third period but were unable to beat the St, John goaltender. Although Goderich carried the play in the final period Russello was instrumental in making several key saves to earn the tie. GAME 3 GODER ICH 5 SUM - M ERSIDE I Game ' 3 against Sum- therside was as. important a game as the final to the Goderich Oldtimers, as a loss could have eliminated them from the tournament. But the players' thoughts did not centre around the possibility of elimination and Ted explained that nobody talked about anything in the dressing room except a win: The positive attitude was • carried onto the ice as the Oldtimers dominated the first period scoring three goals and coasting to a ,5-1 win. Goderich scored after 1:50 of the first and added a second • goal at the four minute mark. • Summerside narrowed the margin with a goal in the first , period but Alexander and 1' • Gord Taylor added insurance ma tic e rs etond "nd third period. The fact that the team stared down adverSity and won the crucial game proved to the players that the gold medal was within reach. They were already assured of a medal with the victory but Ted explained that the players did not talk of win- ning just a medal, but a gold medal. GAIVIE 4 GODERICH 2 MORPETH I Every victory along the road to the gold medal held some significance and the win over Morpeth was sweet revenge for the Goderich Oldtimers.- Morpeth, a strong team, had defeated Goderich 4-1 in a tournament game in St. Thomas in December. "The players were a little tight about playing MOrpeth and they •had a strong feam," Williams said. "They had beaten us before in tournament play and they were smug but our guys had a score to settle." , They settled the score with strong defensive play and a 2- 1 victory that earned the team a berth in D division finals. The game Was a defensive struggle and neither team scored in the first period. Gallow scored the first goal' othe game mid way through the second period as he converted a pass from Buck Million. Million in turn in- creased the Goderich lead to two goals with a marker five minutes into the third period. -Goderich continued their style of quick line changes and strong forechecking,but a defensive lapse in the final Seconds resulted in a goal as Morpeth scored with ten seconds remaining. G A M GODE RICH 2 RAPPERSWIL 0 What had previously seemed to be an inipossible dream was now a reality; Goderich was playing for the gold medal. "The dressing room was pretty quiet beforethe game but there was confidence in the air and we just knew we were going to win," Williams said. "Those guys were something else, they lust =In 1.1 forgot about their injuries and how tired they were and went out to win a gold." The team was a bit flat in the first 'period and strong goaltending from an injured Geoffrey ,held the club in the game. The Swiss, notorious for their skating ability, carried the play but Were unable to finish off their plays. "The Swiss were skating hard in the first period and although we played terrible we got good goaltending," Williams said. "We kept,them to the outside of the rink and they just couldn't finish their plays." Despite a sluggish first Goderich scored the first and winning goal at 17:30 as Doug Cruickshank slapped in a rebound. "Gord Walters got the puck back to Bill Fritzley at the point and he let a high,. shot go," Doug said. "The puck was knocked down and I just had to flip it into the net. It was the easiest goal of my life." The easiest goal was the gold medal winner. Gallow added the insurance marker mid way through the second period on a classic Gallow play. After he beat a Swiss defenseman to the ;puck and left him bewildered with some • good fakes the Swiss goaltender flopped mer- cilessly in an attempt to stop the breakaway. Ted ex- plained that Bill -just made up his mind that it was going to be his goal. With a two goal lead Goderich controlled . the play but the Swiss , persistenthad so c et I I one e ntscoringtretch opiop Aothre I = at tendini , of ifnatlh pressi4e, Bill Fr fehl xioopcipeedtdi rai.noreaoviuenr ad i pt hi saehycii period as the Swiss. playing without tl,, t3o;h0e tpeaeomp.le leadership wais an irtspt There were approxi game,teams IncGluoddi;ghse already defeated, am were all urging theC,, ' boys on. , "At the end of the everyone was scream' yelling just like a him peewee hockey pis Williams said. "we• couldn't get over it vie so emotional." TOURNAMENT NO . , Coach 'Williams hat take anything away fro total team effort or players but said sp mention had to be made play of Bill Fritzley team captain was a spirational leader who goals, killed penalties blocked . shots goaltender while G ' was under pressure.. While Bill was noted efforts on the ice, Traii Ervine achieved some notoriety for efforts O.1 ice, Trainer Ed took.a to yards of ale an., declared the bei,i champion of Zurich. erg ht 8 min the mh• win ead ch 9-5 y aft ga g hei al o hre per ik( st ' the ewi list( rich y 4, ********-k*********** EASTER DANCE 4, AT VANASTRA liKREATION CENTRE Saturday April 9,1977 -0( "IE musid BY '4( ADMISSION $10. COUPLE Sponsored By VANASTRA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TICKETS AVAILABLE AT- • GODERICH SIGNAL STAR Hwy.,2I GODERICH • **44-*** **************i LINCOLN GREEN LUNCH PROVIDED, 11111111111101111 Memories of a golden performance Doggies gain on league leaders Augies Doggies gained three points on first place Huromic Metal as they took seven points from the Hapless Recalls in Monday night bowling action. The Doggies increased their point total to 107 just five behind the league leaders on the strength of Aage Stegenstad's 318 single and 793 triple. The Recalls remain in last place with 70 points. Hurornic Metal maintained their slim lead with a four point _night over Signal -Star. Gerry 'Boog' Durst led Huromic with a 251 single and Jerry Rivett chipped in with a 657 triple. George Van- derburgh's 258 single and 677 •triple boosted the Stars into seventh spot with 79 points. Amazing Oil Mart con- tinued their slump as they managed only two points from Roys Boys. Last week the oil boys were taken for seven points by the Signal - Star. Ticker Mero led the Boys as he racked up a 239 single and Gerry Pitre rolled a 686 triple for the five points. Joe Schlesinger managed a 284 single. , French Dry Cleaners maintained their pace as they took five points from the ninth place Hopefuls to boost their total to 100 points and fourth place in the standings. Lea, Pitblado had the hot hand as he rolled a366 sing1e.. and a 891 triple. Carson Milley added a 304 single. REGISTRATION GODERICH MINOR, SOCCER ASSOCIATION . March 26 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Recreation office, 9 WateTioo 5., Goderich. Monday, March 2$ - Friday, April 1 - 4:00,_- ,6:00 p.m. Recreation office, St Waterloo 5., Goderich. Registration open to girls and boys. Registration Fee 85.00 - Maximum 510.00 per family. Child must be atOempenied by a parent or guardian. Proof of Meth, a' recant Oa* and registration kw necessary for registration: - There will be ne registrations after\Airli 1st. • .. • • ;•,..: • • '••= • • - • — John Empson led the Hopefuls with a 325 single and Lee Ryan chipped in with a 322, Dennis Vanderburgh rejuvenated the B.D.'s with a 248 single and larl them tn a five point night over the Tail Ends. The five points moved the B.D.'s into a tie with Signal -Star while the Tail Ends remain one point behind French Dry Cleaners. • POOL TOURNAMENT THE SQUARE RECREATION-GODERKH MARCH 28/77 • BANTAM DIVISION. 14 YRS. & UNDER FIRST. COKE TROPHY SECOND. DELUXE 2 PC. CLE. 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