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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-06-22, Page 21THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Skating award. Page 22 Masters Page 21 TIMES ADVOCATE Ort By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF s coac EXETER — The Exeter Hawks have reached inside and outside the organization for coaching talent, hiring Dale Howard as assistant coach, along with former Hawk Jeff Finkbeiner as offensive coach and Deryk Howard as defensive coach. Dale will also be filling the role as acting general manager according to Hawks' president Tom Seip, while the team looks for a permanent replace- ment. The Howards were with Parkhill last season, which Dale described as the "toughest season we ever had," having to rebuild the team when they were expecting to have most of the players back. Describing himself as a defensive minded coach, Dale said "while fans like offence, defence wins." The Hawks have a good core of players coming back, according to Dale, with "incredible leader- ship...the talent is the best in the league." "I want to win and the kids that want to do that will get picked," said Dale. "Work ethic is every- thing...we won't be out- worked." Having Finkbeiner behind the bench will be another advantage, said Dale. "Fink bridges the gap, he just has to know how to separate friends from players." The Hawks will hold a minor camp prior to the main training camp, which Dale recommends for 15 and 16 year olds, "to get the feel for it...and overcome intimidation." The rookie camp is Aug. 27-28 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. in Huron Park. Both on -ice and off -ice activities will be offered. Cost for the camp is es get rea SPORTS TIPS? Contact Exeter Times Advocate Tel: Pat Bolen (519) 235-1336 x113 Fax: (519) 235-0766 E-mail: sports@southhuron.com or new season The Exeter Hawks are set behind the bench for the coming season with Dale Howard (left) taking over as head coach. Howard will be assisted by offensive coach Jeff Finkbeiner and defensive coach Deryk Howard. (photo/Pat Bolen) $20, and prospects can contact Sheona Baker or any of the coaching staff Gabrielle Fink holds off a check for her Destroyer team against Ryan Lewis for the U9 Lighting Saturday morning during soccer action in Lucan (photo/Pat Bolen) for information. The main camp will fol- low the week of Aug. 29 Working on the defen- sive side will be Deryk, who said "it's a constant learning process, the game is always chang- ing. „ Finkbeiner said he turned down coaching last season since he would have been to close to the players, but it is something he has always wanted to do, "and it is time to give something back." While he will miss being on the ice with the Hawks after two Junior D cham- pionships, Finkbeiner said "my time is passed...it would be great to add another one as a coach." The Hawks executive this season is president Tom Seip, past president Bill Brock, vice-president Andy McIntyre, vice-pres- ident hockey operations Sam Toornstra, secretary Carol Windsor, treasurer Sheona Baker and direc- tors Paul Waddell, Bill Waddell, Doug Upshall, Bob Osgoode and Joan Finkbeiner and assistant general manager/trainer Dennis Pfaff. Annual Exeter triathlon EXETER — The David Daters Memorial Exeter Iron Kids Triathlon will be held for the fifth year June 26 at 9 a.m. in MacNaughton Park. The swim portion starts the race in the Exeter Pool followed by the bike portion up Andrew Street to Victoria, then east on Victoria Street to Pryde Boulevard. It then follows Pryde to Huron Street. The older participants will proceed east on Huron Street as far as McTaggert Line. The run portion of the race will be on the MacNaughton trail again this year. Age groups will start at six years and under and go up to 15 and over. There will be medals for the first three finishers in each age category. Relays are welcome starting with the nine and 10 age group. Offered this year is an adult try -a - try with an attainable distance of a 350 metre swim, a 10 kilometre bike ride and a three kilometre run. This year the Scotia Bank of Exeter is helping to sponsor the triathlon. Last year's event had 80 partici- pants and raised $3,000 for the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario. Registration forms and pledge sheets are available at Kicks Aquatic Centre and volunteers are still need- ed. Cal Deb Oke at 235-2079 if you would like to help or for more infor- mation. Rangers win two games ZURICH — The Zurich Rangers had a successful week, winning games against the Brussels Tigers and Goderich Gators. On June 15, Zurich trav- elled to Brussels to face the Tigers. Heading into the fourth inning Zurich was trailing Brussels 1-0. However, the Rangers scored seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 7-1 lead. Brussels came back with three runs in the sixth inning to narrow the score to 7-4, but the Rangers responded with two runs in the seventh inning to cruise to a 9-4 victory. Andrew DeGroot had a single, double, triple, and three runs batted in to lead the offence. Dwayne LaPorte pitched seven innings for the vic- tory. On June 19, the Zurich Rangers started slowly again, trailing 1-0 in the fourth inning The Rangers would then score three runs in the fourth, two runs in the fifth, and three runs in the sixth inning to cap off an 8-1 victory. Craig Skinner, Neil Beauchamp, and Justin Laporte all had two hits for the Rangers. LaPorte pitched six innings for the victory, striking out 10 batters. The Rangers record now stands at seven wins and 3 three losses. The Rangers play next Sunday in Zurich at 8:30 p.m. versus Belmore. Your route to extra cash STARTS HERE You can earn the money to pay for those little extras you've always wanted! Valid driver's licence and vehicle are necessary. 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