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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-03-16, Page 10P Page 10—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Lucknow Novices wrap up series with - Ripley Lucknow Novice Game three of a five game series with Ripley was played in Lucknow last week and with our local boys up by two games in the series, they were able to wrap it up following this tough contest. Curt Humphrey handled the netminding duties alone as Graeme Hunter was home ill. Ed Courtney was called into action for this game as well. From the opening face-off, the Ripley squad came out flying but they met a determined Lucknow team looking to wrap the series at home. It was an exciting game of end to end ac- tion with both goalies making some big saves for their team. Lucknow got on the scoreboard mid -way through the second period when Stuart Rintoul found the mark. The third period brought more and more exciting rushes on both nets but the goaltenders held their ground. When the final buzzer sounded, Lucknow won the game and the series on the good end of a 1- 0 score. This gives the Lucknow Novices the WOAA B Division Championship. Con- gratulations to the team whohave played steady hockey all season, and to coaches Gerry and Steve who persisted with their duties to help the club develop into the win- ners they are. Blyth Tourney The local Novices participated in the an- nual Blyth hockey Tournament over the weekend and certainly gave the competi- tion some exciting play. In game one against the hosting Blyth club, Lucknow came up short and lost the game 4 - 0. The loss dropped the club into the consolation rounds of play where the -CONTEST RULES 1. Contest is limited to girls and boys between four (4) and twelve (12) years of age. Categories 4 - 6 years 7 . 9 years 10 - 12 years 2. All entries must be received at the Sentinel Office by Noon Friday, March 25, 1988. 3. Pencil, paints, crayons or felt tip pens may be used. 4. Prizes will be awarded on the basis of neatness, accuracy and appearance. One prize for each category.. S. Winners names will be published in the Lucknow Sentinel on Wednesday, March 30, 1988. 6. Mail or bring your entry into the Sentinel Office. boys met Alma -Logan. In the game, Lucknow played well organized hockey and their efforts were rewarded as Glenn Ferguson popped' the first goal of the game for Lucknow. The team went ahead by two when Stuart Rin- toul swooped in and bulged the mesh. Hot goaltending from Curt and Graeme brought the club away with a shut -out as fans enjoyed the best game of the day. The final score was Lucknow 2, Alma -Logan 0. Game three for the consolation cham- pionship was palyed against Brussles. This was the same team that Lucknow beaten in a recent exhibition game so spirits were high. Despite some°fine play making from the Lucknow team, they were unable to score against Brussels. The puck was on the doorstep time and time again, but was never over the red line. Brussles took the consolation title following a 2 - 0 win. Again, the goaltending was terrific at both ends of the rink. Lucknow played the game short three regular players but were aided in the tourney by Ed Courtney and Craig Moffat. Lancers take 2 - 1 lead over Ripley Lucknow Intermediates The Lucknow Lancers took a 2 -1 lead in their best -of -seven series with Ripley over the weekend. The opening game of the series saw the Lancers skate to a 6 - 2 victory over their Ripley rivals. Ripley opened the scoring in. the game when Carl Stanley and Brent Armstrong each scored once to set up a 2 - 0 lead. Before the period ended, the Lancers got' on the board when Kevin DeJong netted their first. Steve MacPherson tied the score at two in the second period and Art Clark put the Lancers ahead to stay at the halfway point of the game. Lucknow's insurance goals came from also from the sticks of DeJong and Mac- Pherson on route to the win. That's a hat - trick for each of the scorers. Come the second game Friday night, the Lancer built up a 3 - 0 lead and then hung on for a 6 - 4 win. Steve Simpson led the scoring with three goals while Grant Gilchrist added two and Sam Murray not- ched a single. It was Brent Armstrong, Carl Stanley and Dan MacDonald replying for Ripley. The series moved to Lucknow on Sunday night and again it was the hometeam emerging on the short end of the stick as Ripley walked away with an 8 - 4 decision. Paul Wilken and Todd Walden gave the visitors an early 2 - 0 lead but Steve Simp- son and Rod Simpson each scored once to end the first period in a two -all tie. The second period was all Ripley as Paul Keelan and Brent Armstrong. gave the Roosters a 4 - 2 lead heading into the third. Carl Stanley made it 5 - 2 early in the third period before the Lancers battled back with goals from Steve Simpson and Steve Alton to make it a close 5 - 4 with just minutes remaining. This was a close as the Lancers got however as the Roosters netted three more quick ones. Sean Johnston, Mark Stanley and Paul Wilken did the damage for Ripley. Game four in the series goes tonight here in Lucknow before returning to Ripley for game five on Friday evening.