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The Times Advocate, 2008-02-13, Page 17Wednesday, February 13, 2008 SPORTS Times -Advocate 17 Jets frustrated By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — The Lucan Ilderton Jets had a rough start to the playoff season over the weekend, losing the first two games to the Elora Rocks. "We just couldn't catch a break," says Lucan Ilderton gen- eral manager Rob Andrews of the Friday night away game, adding, "We outplayed them and we deserved to win." The Jets took an early 1-0 lead with a goal scored by J.D. McFarlan in the first period. In the second the Rocks man- aged to tie the Jets 2-2, with Jets Scott Phillips putting another goal on the scoreboard. During the third the Jets' Jeff Cook fired another goal into the net, but it wasn't enough — Elora beat Lucan 4-3, scoring their final goal of the night with just five minutes left in the game. Last Saturday in Lucan, Cook fired the first marker into the net during the first period for a 1-1 tie going into the second period. During the second, the Jets doubled its score, but couldn't catch up to Elora who had a 4-2 lead. After the third, the Rocks tripled Lucan's final score, with a 6-2 victory. Andrews says the team is still optimistic that, "we can win." "I was quite happy with the performance, but Saturday there were a bunch of penalties," says Andrews, adding, "We need to play more disciplined hockey." Andrews says the team is frus- trated, as the Jets have some playoff history with the Rocks. Elora has beat Lucan during the past two playoff seasons. But with two more games this weekend, Andrews is confident the Jets can beat the Rocks. "It can be done." The Jets play Friday night in Elora at 8:30 p.m. and are back in Lucan Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. "We're going to take it one game at a time," says Andrews. Lucan loses 5-1 LUCAN — After games were cancelled Feb. 6 against the Mitchell Hawks and Feb. 8 against the Thamesford Trojans, the Lucan Irish finally played the Hawks last Saturday, losing 5-1. Lucan's Adam Hartman scored an unassisted marker into the net at 5:49 of the first period, the lone goal of the game for the Irish. Mitchell scored twice in the first, taking a 2-1 lead, before doubling its score in the second to 4-1 and firing one last goal during the third period for a 5- 1 victory. The Lucan Irish played the Thamesford Trojans last night (Tuesday). The details of the game were unknown as the T -A went to print. Talent showcase — Instead of holding its usual annual carnival this year the Exeter Skating Club last week held "Pathways to Success" at South Huron Rec Centre, an exhibition that showcased all the different stages of skating.Audience members watched as skaters from different levels were coached through different exercises such as flip jumps, salchows, camel spins and sit spins. Above left are CanSkaters Amber Laws and Caroline Schaefer, while above is junior skater Shay -Lynn Durand.Above right is junior skater Kristen Backx practicing a "shoot the duck" routine. (photos/Scott Nixon) Minor hockey league weekly scores South Huron Tyke White Strathroy 6 versus SH 7 Goals: James Boyle (2), Carter McLlwain (5) Assists: Nicholas Bedard (2), Carter McLlwain (2), James Boyle (2), Jared Myatte Comments: Great game team! Luke Andrews had a fantastic game in net. Our team was skating well and passing even better. Super job. Tyke Red South Huron (1) versus East Lambton 2 (8) Goals: Colin Regier Assists: Jacob Ryan, Ryan Gibbings The Tykes faced off against a very tough East Lambton team and had very little luck getting the puck to the opponents' net. The Sabres played well, but needed to be a little more aggressive if they were going to take the puck from their opponents. Noah McGregor played net, saw many shots and made some great saves. The two stars of the game were Stephan Ducharme and Harrison Bowman. These two players gave their best effort every shift of the game! Great game team! Tyke Black Feb. 2 South Huron 7 versus Lucan 1 Goal: Ki Westelaken Assist: Andy Ratte Goaltender: Hannah Tait Solid teamwork by the Sabres. Great passing by Colin Thiel, Jack Robinson, and Jared Orr. Congratulations to Ki for his first goal of the sea- son! Feb. 9 South Huron 4 versus Parkhill 6 Goals: Hannah Tait (3), Kyle Lapointe Assists: Alexis Glavin, Hannah Drager, Jayden Heywood, Megan Morrissey Goaltender: Colin Thiel An exciting game with end to end action. Solid forechecking by the whole team. Peter Conlin made some awesome passes. Solid goaltending by Colin Thiel. Atom Rep Feb. 9 SH 7 @ Dresden 8 Goals: Zach Brintnell (3), Adam Tait (2), Raymond Delbridge, Fraser Fulton Assists: Jordan "Meat" Slaght (2), Bradley Regier (3), Matthew "Firecracker" Smillie, Nathan "Jube" McDonald, Ryan "Neebles" Neeb Comments: Very slow start. Dresden scores with four sec- onds left in overtime. Golden Hard Hat award Raymond Delbridge. Feb. 10 Game five of six point series Dresden 2 @ SH 2 Goals: Adam Tait "C", Nathan "Jube" McDonald Assists: Jordan "Meat" Slaght, Matthew "Firecracker" Smillie, Ryan Neeb Comments: Golden Hard Hat award Harrison Winters. Dresden advances six points to four. Peewee AE Feb. 5 playoffs Lucan 5 versus SH 3 Goals: Jimmy McVeeney, Cody Hern, Devin Jones Assists: Kale McDonald, Cody Feb. 9 Port Stanely 3 versus SH 8 Goals: Brandon Mcveeney (3), Kale McDonald, Cody Hern (2), Ben Van Gerwen (2) Assists: Jimmy McVeeney, Cody Hern (3), Brock Horner, Andrew Hodgert Comments: Congrats on a hat trick Brandon. See what passing does, team? Ringette league weekly scores Bunny Feb. 3 Exeter 11 versus Mitchell 3 Goals: Allison Pache (3), Emma Keller (2), Jessica Houston, Maddie Livermore, Meagan Taylor, Sydney Rowcliff (2) Assists: Krista Richardson, Stephanie Simpson Comments: Most goals were unassisted and all the girls played hard. Great job bunnies. Feb. 9 Exeter 7 @ Forest 2 Goals: Kyla Chapman (2), Madison Livermore (2), Cloe McClinchey Assists: Kyla Chapman, Allison Pache (2) Comments: The girls had a great game. They all played hard and Forest put up a good fight. Goaltending duties were shared by several players, they made some great saves and kept us in the game. Way to go Bunnies. Novice B Feb 4 Exeter Novice B (5) versus London Petite C (5) Goals: Amanda Hodgert, Martina Tait, Amanda Verbeke (2), Emma McVeeney Assists: Rebecca Rooseboom, Tait (2) Goaltender: Sara Dietrich played great in net for Exeter. Exeter Junior "B" Exeter 7 versus St.Marys 2 Goals: Kristina Troyer (2), Abbey Brintnell, Jessica Hamather, Brooke Gielen, Laura Gehan, Morgan Powe Assists: Jessica Hamather (3), Michaela Ondrejicka, Alana Hodgert, Morgan Powe, Abbey Brintnell Great team effort! Another solid performance between the pipes by Brittany Parker. This weeks featured play- ers: Morgan Powe and Michaela Ondrejicka. Morgan Powe is the cap- tain of the team. Known as one of the best defensive centers in the league, she has improved her shooting this year, and has increased her goal scoring. Stats: 14 goals, 21 assists, for 35 points and 14 min- utes in penalties. Michaela Ondrejicka is a smart defenseman who likes to jump into the offen- sive zone when she has the chance. Michaela is good in the corners and a tower of strength in front of the net, she leads the team in penalty minutes. Stats: 3 goals, 11 assists for 14 points and 30 min- utes in penalties.