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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-03-15, Page 121 12A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 15, 1989 THIS WEEK IN ROBBED - Seahawk Kevin Malady's backhand is picked off by Kincardine Kings goaltender during the fourth game of the 'In- termediate semi-final played in Seaforth on Saturday. But Seaforth won the contest 8-4, and the series went into a fifth game. Kincardine won the game 2-1 on home ice, ending the Seahawks' season. Campbell photo. Ray Murray named Athlete of the Month Ray Murray, son of Ron and Theresa of RR 1 Dublin, was named the Stratford Beacon Herald athlete -of -the -month for February. Most who follow Sealorth hockey would recognize Ray's name from its frequent appearance in both the Centenaires and Midgets scoring statistics: Ray was in on nearly half of the 135 goals the Centenaires 'scored this season, getting 44 goals and 19 assists in the 28 games he played. He led the scoring on the local team, and will place among the top 10 scorers in the Western Junior D league. The Waterloo Siskins Junior B club have expressed a lot of interest in. acquiring Ray. But his hockey skills arenit the only talents that brought Ray to the eye of the Beacon -Herald sports staff. He also ex - cells in basketball and track and field. Despite being junior age, Ray played for the senior boys basketball team at St. Michael's secondary school in Stratford, and wound up leading all scorers in the Huron -Perth high school conference with a 31.1 points per game average. He also tops the league in free throw shooting percentage at 89.8 per cent and was chosen to represent the school in the conference all-star game. In track, Ray won three events at the Huron -Perth championships to share the midget boys individual award. He won the 800 metres, 100 -metre hurdles and the tri- ple jump. • At WOSSA, he placed second in the hurdles, earning the right to go to the OF - SAA regional meet in Kitchener. He placed fifth, missing qualifying for OFSAA by one position. And last summer, Murray was selected to go to the Ontario Athletic Leadership camp at Lake Couchiching. Ray is the younger brother of Pat Mur- ray, who was drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, who formerly played for the Stratford Cullitons, and who is current- ly playing out a four year scholarship at Michigan State University; and Greg Mur- ray, who played with the St. Marys Lin- colns and is now a %leading scorer with the Seaforth Seahawks. Seahawks beaten by post in game five of semi-finals The Seaforth Seahawks came within an inch of beating the Kincardine Kings and ad- vancing into the playoffs, but hit a goalpost in the final minute of game five play, and lost the best -of -five series three games to two after a 2-1 loss in Kincardine Sunday. The Seahawks started the weekend tied with the Kings at a game each, but it looked like the Kings were going to shorten the series after their 9-1 triumph over the 'Hawks in game three played in Kincardine Friday night. The Seahawks were the first on theboard on a goal from Kevin William- son, assisted by Brad Carter. But Kincar- dine got it back seconds later, and scored again in the final minute of the period to take a one goal lead. The Seahawks took 15 shots on the Kincar- dine net in the second period, but couldn't convert any. Meanwhile, Kincardine made good use of Seahawks' penalties and notch- ed three power play goals in the second period. From there it was all uphill for the Seaforth Intermediates. They ended up be- ing beaten 9-1, but the shots on goal were on- ly 41 to 35 in Kincardine's favor. GAME FOUR was played the next night in Seaforth, and the Seahawks displayed why they got as far as they did this season. Kin- cardine's power play started' the scoring in the first period and was the only thing that kept the Kings in the game, accounting for three of their four goals. Brad Carter scored the Seahawks' first goal, assisted by Ray Murray. This pair of Midget and Junior D players led the 'Hawks scoring in the game, as Carter got a total of two goals and two assists, and Murray not- ched one goal and three assists. Dave Mc- Clure and Travis Postil each got a goal and an assist; Jim Campbell, Dave Murray and Darren Crocker scored a goal apiece; John Dale picked up two assists; and Kevin Melady, Tom Turner and Rob Core each assisted on a goal. The Seahawks kept pace with the Kings for the first two periods, then polished that'll off in the thifWwith four straight goals. The end result was an 8-4 rout that forced the fifth and deciding game. A blow that may have contributed to the Seahawks loss in game five came during Saturday's game in Seaforth. Jim Camp- bell, one of the Seahawks' first string for- wards, suffered broken teeth and an elbow injury in the game, and was unable to play on Sunday. This coupled with the suspension of leading scorer Greg Murray resulted in a lack of offence in the Seahawks' lineup for game five of the semi-final. GAME FIVE was played back in Kincar- dine, the Kings having earned the home ice advantage by virtue of their better season record. It was the lowest scoring game of the series, as Kincardine put away one goal in the first period, and another on a second period power play. The 'Hawks were held scoreless until the third period, when Ray Murray was set up by Brad Carter and Gerard Ryan. In the last minute of play the Seahawks put the puck behind the Kincar, dine netminder, but that previously men- tionned inch saw the puck hit the goalpost. The final score was 2-1 for Kincardine, and the Seahawks lost the series three games to two. The Seahawks have finished their second successful season in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Intermediate A league, having made it to the semi-finals, and plac- ing Greg Murray fourth in the league scor- ing with 28 goals and 21 assists for 49 points in 15 games. The 'Hawks have an excellent base on which to build another competitive intermediate club in 1989-90. Cardinals win championship BY GEORGE LOVE The Cardinals completed one of the finest finishes ever witnessed when they downed the league leading Falcons 5-2, to capture the League Championship in the St. James Bowling League, on Monday, March 6. With two weeks to play, the Cardinals trailed the Falcons by six points but gained to within one point of the leaders before the final night. Playing head to head, the Falcons won the first game 897-839 and needed only one more win to clinch the title but the Cardinals won the second game 959-880, setting the stage for the nerve tingl- ing third game. . The Cardinals .came on strong to outpoint the Falcons 1030-953 and take the crown with season totals 105-103. Members of the Car- dinals are Sandy Broadfoot (Capt.) Cathy Broome, Albert Boven, Todd Caldwell. 'Sharon McGrath and Gloria Love. Leading the Cardinal scoring was Sandy Broadfoot 262-248-692; Todd Caldwell 214, 223-624 and Cathy Broome 230.524, Carol Johnston was high for the Falcons with 219, 261-668; Murray Bennewies 217-598; and Brian Love 211-551. The Blue Jays finished in third place by virtue of a 5-2 verdict over the Hawks. Jim Dalrymple was top Blue Jay with 269604; Connie Marion 203, 205-555; Karen Hoegy 231-549; Ken Moran 226-538; Bert Kloss 197-533; Pat Nolan 207-502. Richard Love was the leader for the Hawks with 241-629; Dan Bennewies 240-221-626; Pat Ryan 239-532 and Joanne Aubin 212-522. The Orioles ended the schedule with a 5-2 victory over the Eagles. Gerry Armstrong led the way with 239, 259-676, Johana Good- man 210, 200-586, Reg Chappel 196-573, Harry Den Haan 201, 209-552; and Donna Lee 204-502. George Love was high for the Eagles with 256, 265-709; Ken Hunt 220-592; and Marlene Loughnane 208-555. Final League Standings are: Cardinals - 105, Falcons -103, Blue Jays - 88, Eagles - 85, Orioles - 80 and Hawks - 64. MIXED ADULT RECREATIONAL VOIEYBAU. at Seaforth District High School WED. EVENINGS 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m James Sampa, Instruct FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 527-0882 RECREATION OFFICE 10 Week Program for Si 500 If we told you Barbara speaks with her hands, would you listen? "At first my being deaf was difficult. 1 had to have patience to help my co-workers feel more comfortable with me. Now they know how much 1 can do." Between the deaf community and the hearing world, difficulty in communicating; For a poster of this ad write; Ontario Office for Disabled Persons, 700 Bay Street, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z6 can he an isolating and frustrating barrier. Yet, every day, people like Barbara are fac- ing the challenges and building bridges. With encouragement and support from her family, the deaf community and hearing people, Barbara has had access to teachers and'interpreters who have opened doors to a promising future. Barbara is doing everything she can to be recognized and accepted for her abilities, Let's see what she and others like her have to say and hear what they're saying. Do you have an open mind? Office for Disabled Persons SEAFORTH & DISTRICT MINOR HOCKEY ANNUAL MEETING Wee., March 22/89 Gil' 8:00 P.M. at a Seaforth 8. District d',t+munity Centres upstairs Hall 3 Ontario Remofulancinl,Minister David Peterson, Premier The Minor Hockey Committee 1, ping that ALL parents attend this important meeting If you wish your child to continue playing minor hockey.