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The Citizen, 1986-03-19, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1986. Tim Fritz, captain of the Brussels Bulls, was picked as best defenceman in the O.H.A. Junior D western division for the season. Tim, who is attending Ridgetown College of Agricultural: Technology, still managed to play all 42 games this year. He is presented with his trophy by Joe Steffler, president of the Brussels Bulls. -- photo by Pat Langlois. e, Blyth Novices have up and down week BY RUSTY BLADES Blyth travelled to Wingham Thursday, March 13 for an exhibi- tion game and came out on the short end of a 5 - 2 score. This was a game of "musical positions" as everybody played with different linemates and in different positions. A fine passing play resulted in Blyth opening the scoring in the game. A heads -up clearing pass from Ryan Chamney to Brian McNichol started the play. Brian then spotted Peter Craig heading for the net and placed the puck on his stick. Peter made no mistake and cleverly put the puck in the net for a 1 - 0 lead. However, Wingham came back to take a 2 - 1 lead before the period ended and the score remained that way heading into the third frame. Blyth tied the game in the first minute of the third period on another one of Mike Bromley's spectacular, patented unassisted efforts. Blyth played a very spirited final period but Wingham kept the pressure on the Blyth defence. Wingham scored three straight goals and skated away with a 5 - 2 victory. Everyone 1 interviewed seemed to be pleased with this game but, as coach Chamney soon found out. this was not the case. An exceptional amount of time and work has been put into this team by Coach Chamney and the entire 'management team. To be subject- ed to unfounded accusations, as was the case after this game, is probably the main reason why minor hockey coaches everywhere soon lose their desire to provide leadership, hockey skills and fun for the players. Last Saturday, March 15. the novices were entered in the Teeswater Lions novice hockey tournament. Ripley provided the opposition in game one. The "K filler B's" line came through with all seven.goalsand 13 of the 15 scoring points to lead Blyth toa 7 - 2 win. The line was buzzing as centreman Mike Bromley register- ed another six goal game. The whole team had numerous scoring chances but "The KillerB's" were the only line whowere able to finish off their fine scoring chances. Mike opened the scoring with some unselfish passing fromJamie Bromley and Benje Hakkers. Ripley managed to tie the game but Blyth scored two more goals before the first period ended. Benje Hakkers assisted on Mike's second goal and then Mike returned the gesture by assisting on a pretty goal by Benje. Mike Bromley added two more goals in the secondperiod as Blyth went ahead by a 5 - 1 score. Linemates Henry Bos and Benje Hakkers assisted on one goal while the other was unassisted. Ripley scored their second goal of the game to start the third period but Mike Bromley rounded out the scoring with two goals to give Blyth a 7 - 2 victory. Henry Bos and Peter Craig assisted on one goal while the final goal, and Mike's sixth goal of the game, was unassisted. This sent Blyth into their second game of the tourney against a fine skating Mildmay team. Blyth started strong but seemed to lose their hustle and desire as the game progressed. James McNichol opened the scoring on an unassisted goal as the first period was winding down. Mildmay scored two unanswered goals in the second period to take command of the game. Blyth valiantly tried to tie the game but two goals late in the third period by Mildmay eliminated Blyth from the tournament by a 4 - 1 score. Only some timely saves by goalie Josh Yanchus kept the game close. Josh has made it known that he will answer to the name of "Mister G. for goalie. from now on. Can the mohawk hair cut and the gold jewellry be far behind? The third and deciding game against the atoms is planned for tonight. Wednesday. March 19 at 7 o'clock. It will be a spirited contest and it could he a sell out. The Blyth Lions novice tourna- ment is set for this Saturday. Blyth plays their first game against Clinton at 8:30 Saturday morning. Reporter's Note: To another faith- ful reader of this column in Newmarket - 1 probably enjoy writing this column as much as you enjoy reading it. Thanks for the compliments. Brussels Bantams win Harriston tournament BYLOISMCARTER The Brussels Bantams returned to Harriston on Tuesday night to play Elma-Logan for the D and E Championship game after having eliminated Drayton, Mildmay and Oakwood on the previous week- end. Brussels opened the scoring at 3:56 when Barry Blake scored on a pass from Mike Fraser and Ian Johnston. In less than three minutes Peter Bosch and Dwayne Nicholls tied the score for Elma- Logan. At the 9:07 mark, Mike Fraser assisted by Ian Johnston and Barry Blake scored to put Brussels back in the lead. With just four seconds remaining in the period Dean Nicholson scored from Mike Fraser to give Brussels an insurance goal. The second proved to be a very exciting, fast period of hockey as both goalies came up with the saves and neither team got to add to their score. The third period had Allan and Alec Thompson combining at the 3:25 mark to bring Elma-Logan within one goal. At 8:40 Rodney Nicholson on a pass from Dean Nicholson scored to give Brussels back their two goal lead. With 4:41 left on the clock the scoring was completed when Brian Alcock scored unassisted. The final score was 5 - 2 to give Brussels the championship title. It was great to hear that each team took only one minor penalty for tripping in the entire game, which provided a very fast, clean game for the spectators to watch. The players performed -well, scor- ing 13 goals and allowed only six goals in the four games of the tourney. The players and coaches are to be congratulatc a fnr their good performance at the tourna- ment. This team will be at home on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. to continue the league playoffs a- gainst either Blyth or EIma-Logan who are playing now for a winner. PEEWEE "A" The Peewee A team continued their playoff series last Tuesday night at home against Hensall after being defeated the first game by the visitors. Steve Fritz and Brad Taylor combinedtoputBrusselson the scoreboard first. Before the period was over Hensall came back to tie the score. The second period had Steve Fritz scoring on a pass from Scott Johnston and Jamie Nicholson. Fritz then scored the hat -trick assisted by Brad Taylor and Jamie Nicholson to end the second period with a 3 - 1 lead. The third period had Steve Fritz scoring his fourth goal assisted by Scott Bremner and Jamie Nichol- son. Jason Cooper assisted by Brad Taylor completed the scoring to give Brussels a 5 -1 victory. Goalie Neil Pipe played an excellent game in the nets. The third and deciding game was played in Brussels on Sunday night. The first period proved fatal as Hensall took a 3 - 0 lead. The second period had Brad Mulvey scoring Brussels' first goal on a pass from Shawn Jacklin. Hensall added one more before Brussels' Greg Wheeler scored assisted by Steve Fritz. The visitors held Brussels score- less and added one more goal to win the game by a 5-2 score. This loss eliminated Brussels from the playoffs and ended the hockey season for this year. NOVICE The Novice team played at home on Tuesday night for their second playoff game against Drayton. A very strong well-balanced Drayton team defeated them by a 5 - 1 score. Wayne Alexander scored the only Brussels goal. This loss eliminated Brussels from a very good playoff season for the team. This same team participated in the annual Novice Tournament in Teeswater on Saturday. Their first game was against Howick whom they defeated 11- 0. Randy Beuerman scored the hat - trick for Brussels with Wayne Alexander and Trevor Machan scoring two goals each. Singles wenttoMattLee, Brad Mulvey, Jamie Smith and Jeramy Van Keulen who scored his first goal of the season. Assists went to Ryan Finch, two, Brett Clarkson, one, Tim Machan, three, and Trevor Machan, one. Their second game of the tournament was against Belmore whom they defeated 3 - 0. Single goals went to Ryan Finch, Wayne Alexander, and Trevor Machan. Assists went to Matt Lee, Brett Clarkson, Randy Beuermann, Wayne Alexander. Honourable mention goes to goalie Jeramy Scott who played an outstanding game in the nets. This win put the boys into the championship game against Mildmay. Brussels controlled the majority of the play in the visitors end during the first two periods of the hockey game. They seemed to get caught on breakaway plays how- ever, and Mildmay was able to score and win the game by a 3 - 0 score to claim the championship trophy. This same team will be participa- ting in the Lion's Novice Tourna- ment in Blyth on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. against Clifford. (Weather permitting.) JUNIORRINGETTE The Junior Ringette did not have a league schedule this year as there were only two "Junior Petite" teams in this area and depended on exhibition games to get their experience this season. They commenced a best three out of five series against Teeswater for the Petite Championship on Wednes- day night in Teeswater. They picked up a 5 - 3 victory for their efforts. Goal scorers were Trish Clark with two goals, Heather Somers, one, Amy Thomas, one, and Krista Keffer, one. Assists wentto Sheri Huether and Trish Clark. They played their second game at home on Friday night and came up with a big 7 - 1 win. Jennifer Machan and Trish Clark led the Brussels scoring with three goals each. Sheri Huether scored the single. Assists went to Amy Thomas, Krista Keffer, Heather Somers, Jan Van Keulen, Holly Mitchell, Sheri Huether. There was only 41 seconds left on the clock when goalie Jan Van Keulen lost her shut -out. The team will be back in-Teeswater on Wedriesday night at 5:30 for their third game. SPROUTS A team of 6 and 7 year old Sprouts were in Clinton on Thurs- day night to play hockey. Brussels came home with a 3 -1 win. Tom Pearson scored two goals and Shane Wilson one for the victory. This same Clinton team had beaten Brussels 13 -2 earlier in the season. This same team played in Mitchell on Saturday for a good game of hockey. They were defeated by a 1 - 0 score. Good game boys! The five year old Sprouts played in Blyth on Saturday for an exhibition game and did well. They were dfeated by the home team by a 2 - 1 score in a close game of hockey. Frank Reinink scored Brussels' only goal. JUNIOR "D" ROUND ROBIN ENDS The round-robin series ended on the weekend with Grand Valley defeating Tavistock 8 - 3 on Saturday night and on Sunday, Seaforth defeated Grand Valley 9 - 7. Seaforth ended up with 14 points, Grand Valley, 12 pts. and Tavistock 10 pts. Grand Valley will now meet Seaforth in abest four out -of -seven series beginning in Seaforth on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. GAMES THIS WEEK Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - Blyth or EIma-Logan at Brussels, Bantams; 8:30p.m.-,Game if Midgets win Monday night. Peewee B's win Wallace tournament The Peewee B's participated in a "B" tournament in Kurtzville on Saturday. They played three very close, good games of hockey. Their first game was against Mt. Forest whom they defeated 3 - 2. Their second game was against Listowel whom they defeated also by a 3 - 2 score. The third game was against a team from Walkerton whom they defeated by a 4 - 3 score in overtime. Goal scorers were not available as duplicate score sheets were not available much to the coaches' disappointment. These wins advanced thein to the cham- pionship game on Sunday after- noon against St. Mary's. This game proved to be a thriller as well because it went into overtime also. This overtime was played differently as each team was decreased by one player periodically until each team was down to two shooters each. Brad Taylor was lucky enough to beat the opposing goalie to give Brus- sels the overtime victory. Goal scorers for that game were Brad Taylor with two goals, Brian Alexander with ,two goals and __ Brent Evans with a single. Congra- tulations team for a good tourna- ment. This team played the first game in their second round of playoffs against Durham at home on Friday night. They must have been getting ready for the weekend as they were defeated by the visitors by a 7 - 1 score. Jason Cooper assisted by Brian Alexander scored the only Brus- sels goal. 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