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Clinton News-Record, 1973-01-18, Page 11'Stangs on six game win streak Recreationally speaking By Mike Stephens I find myself at a distinct disadvantage to all you people reading this column, You know who I am (thanks to last week's article) but I don't know who you are. This is something I hope to rectify before too long. One of the recreation director's job is to plan, promote and operate programs for the community he works in. Before he can go about doing this he must find out what activities the people of the town want and need; compare them with what activities we do have and then set up programs from there. This is one of my first steps I will be taking here in Clin- ton, I'd like to conduct a survey of all people of the town to find out just what is needed. I'm going to need your support. More details will be given at a later date. I also have some announcements. On Tuesday night at 9 p.m. I'd like to meet with all the men who are interested in a men's fitness class. Please don't confuse this with a weight losers program because it is rather as the name implies- for fitness. Also on Tuesday at 7 p,m, I'd like to meet with all the ladies who are interested in arts and crafts programs, Both these meetings will be held in the auditorium at the arena and are on January 23, 1973. If you're at all in,. terested in either of these please mark them down on your calendar and be sure to attend, My last words in this column are by way of reminders. We do have two public skating time periods; Wednesday from 2 p.m.-4 p.m, and again on Sunday from 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Come on out and skate for some fun and exercise, Let's see some real support for the arena. ARENA sCHEDUL THURSDAY, JANUARY 18- INtERMEDIATE GAME 8:30 p.m. MILVERTON vt Colts FRIDAY, JANUARY 19- JUNIOR GAME 8:30 p.M, STRATHROY Roc Kets VS MUSTANGS SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 - JUNIOR GAME '800 p./h. TAVISTOOK WARRIORS VS MUSTANGS MINOR HOCKEY WEEKEND THE UFFILERMAN FREE INSTALLATION AND 15 MM. 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PHONE 48 2"'949 5 N O M O B E S SCOTT LUCKHAM FREE COFFEE DONUTS ./A MEET Scott & Ken and Company Personnel HOURS SATURDAY 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. SUNDAY 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. EVER YBOD Y WEL COME! -CLINTON NEWS-RECORP, THURSDAY, -JANUARY 18, 1071---41 Colts capture "Li" championship at Milverton A breakaway goal by Joe Livermore in the sudden death overtime period gave the Clin- ton Colts a well-deserved 6.5 victory over Arthur and the "B" Championship trophy at Milverton's Second Annual In- termediate Tournament last Sunday, The team's captain, Ken Doer accepted the Molson's II" trophy from the W.O.A,A. convener, Jim Green on behalf of the club, In the 'A' Championship the Thorndale Intermediates defeated the Milverton Four-Wheel Drives 5.4, Along with the trophy the Colt: received a $25 cash award. Livermore's goal came after only 28 seconds of sudden death play and was assisted by linemates Larrie -Colquhoun and Butch Fleet, It was his second goal of the game. Other Colt marksmen were Bruce Lyndon, Don Bartliff and Ken Daer with a pair of goals, After losing the first game of the tournament Friday night to Atwood, the Colts bounced back to defeat the Elora Rocks 4-1 Saturday afternoon and ad- vance to the '13' finals against Arthur, After the final game of the tournament the IVIilsa.rton of- ficials announced that the Clin- ton Colt's defenceman and team captain, Ken Daer, had' been voted the most valuable player in the tournament, At centre-ice ceremonies Ken ac- cepted the Molson's top player award from Molson's represen- tative, Joe Dunsmore. Ken should be proud of this recognition as the hockey talent at the tournament Was very ex- ceptional. Runner-up to Daer for top player was Thordale's defenceman, Jeff Craig. Colts goalie, Dennis Fleischauer who played in all the games was very sharp and was voted run- ner-up to Wayne Parkinson of Thorndale for top goaltender in the tournament. The Colts return to league play tonight (Thursday) when they host the Milverton Four- Wheel Drives at the Com- munity Centre at 8:30, This is the team the Colts must defeat in the playoffs and tonight's game should be another hard- hitting, fast skating encounter, Again the fan turnout at the tournament last weekend was excellent and your support is gratefully appreciated. See you tonight at the arena! Game time is 8:30 p.m.! An open letter to all minor hockey fans he Tavistock goalie knocks down a shot by Clinton Mustang captain Gary Cummings uring a game last Sunday in Clinton. The red-hot 'Stangs have run up a six game winning treak and play two home games in Clinton this weekend, one against Strathroy Friday ight and against Tavistock Sunday night. The Mustangs now have a firm hold on fifth spot, News-Record photo) Clinton Mustangs scored three unanswered goals in the first period, the game winner coming at 17:38 to defeat the Mitchell Hawks 6-3 last Thur- sday. Mike Anstett's goal proved to be the winner. Brian Ken- nedy and Jim Cameron drew assists on the play. Randy Millar opened the scoring at 6:39 in the first period when he was set up in front of the net by Dan Colquhoun and Gary Cum- mings. Mitchell tied the game up on an unassisted goal by R. MacDonald. Clinton then came to life and scored three unan- swered goals. The first came at 11:52 on a hard slapshot from the point by Cameron. Cum- mings set the shot up. At 17:24 Cummings finished off a nice rush by scoring on a quick wrist shot into the top right hand corner. Cameron and Colquhoun received assists. Fourthen seconds later Anstett scored his goal on a nice shot from the slot. The first period ended 4-1. Clinton slacked off a bit in the second period and got a lit- tle sloppy. The defence seemed to have trouble clearing the puck from their own end. Only brilliant goaltending by Gary Yeomen kept the score down to a minimum. A• Strohm scored for Mitchell at 9:58. At 17:03 Clinton scored on a two man breakaway. Using Wayne MacDougall as a decoy, Ronny Graham moved up the right boards into the slot area and let a quick and 'hard shot go which the Mitchell goalie had no chance on. The score ended up 5-2 after two periods. Clinton came back stronger in the third period, and managed to score at 2:43. Colquhoun picked up the rebound from Cal Fremlin's shot from the point, and tucked it away nicely. Cummings also drew an assist on the play. Mit- chell scored at 13:13 with a goal going to P. Chessell to end the scoring at 6-3. Gary Yeomen turned back 30 shots by the Hawks. Yeomen made numerous good saves to keep the Mustangs alive in times of trouble. The Mustangs penalty killing was exceptional as Mitchell could score only one power play goal on the Mustangs, There were 16 penalties altogether, including two fighting majors and two double-minors for roughing. Mitchell received nine of theie Penalties. Brian "Sly" Kennedy coached the team to victory as Coach Bill Weber was home suffering from an injury received in an earlier game. This was Clinton's fifth victory in as many games. The Clinton Mustangs downed the Tavistock Braves 7.3 in a penalty filled game on Sunday night. Clintons record is now 10-8-3 and gives the Mustangs a firm hold on fifth spot. Clinton struck early for three quick goals by Bill Crawford, Randy Millar, and Tom Murray. The first 10 minutes was the best of the game for Clinton. The Mustangs com- pletely outplayed Tavistock in the early part of the game. The first •period ended 3-1. The second period was Clin- ton's all the way, although they seemed to be a different team than the team that had started. The Mustangs got two goals from Paul Johnson and another goal from Millar to give the home team a 6-2 edge after two periods. Referee M. Butcher was in- jured with just over four minutes remaining in the second period, and the teams left the ice and the four minutes was played after a 10 minute rest. Each team scored a goal in the final period, Clinton coming on a nice shot by Pete Thayer. The third period saw the majority of the game's penalties, as both teams began to fight"' each otheik--'cliecking. Two fights broke out in the third period. Coincidentally one behind each net. There was a total of 26 penalties called, including four fighting majors and two game misconducts. ' The Mustangs wish to thank the fans again for their support. There was good turnout at Mitchell and at Clinton for the games. The Mustangs play at home this Friday against Strathroy at 8:30, and on Sun- day against Tavistock at 8. The team would appreciate some more fan support. They would like to feel they're representing Clinton and area not just them- selves. The Fish and Game Bantams returned to their winning ways Wednesday in Seaford), with an easy 8-1 victory and bombed that same team again Saturday at 14-2. Eight difeerent players shared the scoring Wednesday with Archibald, Paul Gibbings, McMahon, Clynick, Flynn, Counter, Priestap and Colquhoun doing the damage. Saturday, Colquhoun hit for five, Mike Gibbings, three, Heard and McMahon two each with singles to Flynn and There are approximately 175 boys taking part in our hockey program. The Wee Wees are under the supervision of Murray Taylor and Bryan Marriage, and even when both are present, 40 boys are too many for these two men to skate, watch and supervise. Surely there are other parents who can be present and help tighten skates or even change them, so that they are on the right feet. The Novice are supervised by John Lawson and Don Lobb, and are divided into four house league teams. Each of these four teams has a high school boy as coach, and these boys are to be commended on their attendance and effort. Clinton has never entered an "all star" Novice team in W.O.A.A., preferring to treat all Novice age boys as stars. It is hoped that all Novices will be given game competition during the year, by playing exhibition games with the neighbouring towns. The Pee Wee's are all playing in League competition, The second half of House League time was devoted to practice, conducted by Ken Clynick. This policy has been followed all year by the Ban- tam House League, i.e. one game per week, and the third team practices, and this will be enforced as far as possible in 'die Pee' VVee' Ho'use League hereafter. Failure of members from the third team to show up for their practice session can result in their being benched for the next game, Their will be no house league on Saturday, January 20 but all PeeWees will be taking part in Minor Hockey Week-end, The "B's" playing Blyth at 11 and the "A's" playing New York at 4 p,m. House League will resume on January 27, with the Canucks playing the Leafs at 3:30. This will be followed at 4:30 by a practice session, and at 5:30 the PeeWee "B"s will be at home to the Monkton PeeWee "B"s. form Prleatap. In league play the team have eight wins two losses and two ties. In tournament play, they have three wins, two losses and one tie with an overall record of 11-4-3. They have scored 131 goals in 18 games while giving up 68. Don't forget to support Minor Hockey Weekend Friday evening and all day Saturday. Come out to see all Clinton's Minor Hockey Players in ac- tion. The 'A's, under Geo. Divok and Mel Hohner, are entered in W.O.A.A. and the "B"s under ,Gord Harkes, in their league of 4 "13" teams from neighbouring towns. There are only enough Pee Wees to form three house league teams, thus two teams play one game each week and the third team practises. There is a definite need for managers in this division i.e„ a man who will be present every Saturday and see that his team is dressed in time, and coach them from the players box. The Bantams are also playing in league competition. The "A"s, under Bill Counter and Chester Archibald are en- tered in W.O.A.A. while the 'B's coached by Dick Carter, are playing in their league of 4 "B" House League teams, and this division has been operating very smoothly, under Dick Car- ter, Gerry Holmes and Dennis Fleischauer - one game per week and the third team prac- tises. The Midget team is being handled by Bob Cook and Pat The Canadiens and the Leafs played the 3:30 game last Saturday, despite the fact that neither team had a coach or a manager present. The Leafs had 11 members present and the Canadiens had 9. Andy Jamieson filled in as goalie for the Canadiens, at the last niihute, when their regular goalie failed to dress. In the play, it was Dan Proc- tor who made the difference, scoring four unassisted goals. The Leafs fifth goal was scored by Bill Brautigan on an assist from Jim Craig. The Canadiens'only goal was scored by Jeff Ball, assisted by Grant Morgan. Graham. There are only 16 boys in this age group. An effort was made to organize a Juvenile team at the first of the season, but not a single player registered for this age group. There must be some hockey players in this group who are not in any organized team, not on the Junior 'D', and ineligible to play in the In- dustrial league by reason of at- tending school, Minor hockey has been very fortunate in their referees, both the qualified and the "uncar- decl". We have received no criticism from the visiting teams, and only the usual from the home fans. However, some of these referees will be leaving in a year or two, and we should have more available. R,J, S N M O B L E S Boussey has volunteered to coach those boys who may be interested in doing some refereeing, and we hope that we can get at least 10 or 12 to try a hand at "reffing". If you are in- terested, 1Qt us know at once, Game reporting is one aspect that has been very slack this year. Now that you knovir who is in charge of each and every team, you know who should be putting something in the paper each week, Let's see if we can't get a few more stories and a few more scores in the paper. Finally, a word of thanks to all those service clubs who are donating money and equipment to minor hockey. We hope that we use your money to good ad- vantage. And we would be happy to attend any of your meetings and explain in detail how we are using your money, Also, a special thank you to those individuals who donate trophies and prizes. Be sure to be there when they are presen- ted, Become a member of our Minor Hockey Association. There are no application forms, no dues and no fees. Whether you belong to, or take part in any other activity doesn't prevent your joining here. Every organizatibn must have new members coming in to carry on when the present ones are worn out, and that includes churches, fraternities, service clubs, schools, etc.... and minor hockey R.E. Thompson, President. Bantams regain Pee Wees to play in special weekend