Loading...
The Citizen, 2000-03-08, Page 9From the sidelines THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2000. PAGE 9. Within one goal of Novices top Elma-Logan winning it all By Hugh Nichol A simple idea discussed over cocktails at a 20-year anni­ versary reunion becomes reality this week. Several former members of the 1977-78 Wingham Ironmen have formed the nucleus of a team participating in the Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association’s World Cup 2000 tournament being played in Vancouver, B.C. While this tidbit of information is newsworthy only at a local level it interests me for one reason. I was a member of the 1978 Ironmen. Although I had competed against Wingham throughout my hockey career the idea of actually playing for them never existed. In fact I had always considered Wingham to be the spoiled rich kid of the group flaunting victory at every opportunity but refusing defeat without a league inquest. However, the folding of the Milverton Jr. D’s had given me free agent status and while several teams inquired it was Wingham that called oh a continuous basis. If anyone were to ask me my greatest strength as a player my reply would be my ability to play on the road. Coach Skinn obviously recognized this quality starting me in 10 of our 12 road games while playing me in only four home games. Although the rotation was not a problem it did lead to one regret. After each home game the first star was rewarded with a stencilled glass beer stein featuring the Ironmen logo, a prize I seldom had a chance to win. Midget Dogs plan fundraising Sat. The Blyth Midget Bulldogs will be competing in a tournament in Montreal, March 30 to April 2. When the idea was introduced a few years ago there was concern about the extra costs. However, the players voted unanimously to fundraise to alleviate trip costs, which said Coach Barney Stewart, “strengthened our confidence and resolve to participate in the tourna­ ment.” The total goal was set at $10,000, all of which would go to support the players in this trip, by paying for transportation, rooms, entry tee, meals and any other expenses attributed to the players. Money has already been raised by having the players help at a PC convention, barbecuing and through the sale of raffle tickets. At every home game this season they sold 50/50 tickets. A pancake breakfast was also undertaken. “The parents are delighted that the players are earnest in their efforts to fundraise as much money on their own without a lot of parental involvement,” said Stew­ art. The biggest fundraiser is this Sat­ urday, when the Midgets take on he 1993 OMHA Blyth Bantam champions. An auction and penny ;ale will be held prior to the game n conjunction with the Blyth Lions ndustrial tournament. Game time is 3 p.m. Although competitive we did not become a serious contender until Rick Jacklin returned from Jr. B and provided a presence that could only be described as intimidating. Combined with the already aggressive nature of the McGees, Rileys and Haineses v/e no longer feared the trips to Arthur and Fergus and now, rather than hoping only to survive we expected to conquer. The result was ai first-place finish and a sweep of the five county group playoffs. Included in the streak was a personal shutout string of 167 consecutive minutes and a goals against of 0.97, an average I never knew existed. The divisional title entered us into an All-Ontario semi-final series against Lakefield, a tiny community on the outskirts'of Peterborough. After losing the first three meetings we rallied to force a seventh game but unfortunately our comeback dreams and my junior hockey career officially ended at the 3:44 mark of double overtime. How close were we? Lakefield advanced and eventually defeated Exeter in yet another seven game series for the provincial championship. Considering that we had defeated the Hawks in a pre­ season game I believe we came within a goal of winning it all. However what really made the Lakefield-Exeter series memorable was that game seven was played on the same day as my wedding. Therefore in theory if it had been Wingham instead of Lakefield a decision might of had to been made between the short term exuberance of a possible championship and the long term happiness of marriage. I have often wondered which choice Susan would have made. NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS in the TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS 2000 dog tags and licences are now available at the: Township of Morris Municipal Office, R.R. 4, Brussels, Ontario. Telephone 519-887-6137 (Located on Huron County Road No. 16) All dogs must be licenced in compliance with By-law 7-1998. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and licence, issued for a one year period, BY APRIL 28, 2000 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1) All dogs - males, females, spayed females $20.00 each 2) Kennel Licence Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act). 3) Late Payment Charge $20.00 Shall be assessed in addition to the licence fee, if the licence and or tag is not purchased by April 28th. The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. Nancy Michie CMO Clerk-Treasurer Township of Morris The Brussels Novices moved a step closer to the consolation cham­ pionship in the Red Lobster play­ offs when they topped Elma-Logan in the best-of five series. Brussels needed a win Feb. 29 to earn a 2-2 tie in the series and they squeaked it out in overtime. Elma-Logan led through much of the contest, tallying two before Brussels broke the shutout. Cody Subject took the puck from Evan Ducharme and Wade Stephenson for the netter at 9:44 of the third. The visitors regained their lead just over a minute later, but Brus­ sels was determined. The home team popped in two, one from Tom Cronin at 8; 10 and Tyler Deitner at 4:01. Assists went to Deitner, Brianne Wheeler and Andrew Baker. It took until 7:08 of the overtime Athletes qualify for WOSSA By Pauline Blok co-op student CHSS athletes got their chance for WOSSA. The volleyball and badminton players who participated in the WOSSA qualifier on Feb. 29 all advanced. Junior mixed doubles, Laura Wright and Derek McLay finished second in their pool as did Derek Rozendaal and Erin Gibbings in the senior mixed doubles. In singles, Andrew Mount got second in the boys’ pool, while an outstanding effort by Erika Riehl put her in first with a gold medal in the girls’ pool. In volleyball, the junior girls crushed the opposition defeating Seaforth and Mitchell two games straight, finishing in first place. The senior girls volleyball team played well, also putting them in first place. All teams will be representing CHSS at the WOSSA finals in Glencoe, Ontario. period for the game to be decided. Subject got the puck to Wade Stephenson who put in the winner. The deciding game, played at Elma-Logan March 2, was another tight one. Ducharme scored Brussels’ two goals early in the game while the squad held the opponent off the board. Elma-Logan beat the shutout midway through the third. Brussels took the game 2-1 and the series 3-2. They advanced to the semi-finals Tykes play B final The Blyth Tykes White chal­ lenged for the B championship on the weekend when they participated in the Lucknow tournament. The squad met Tiverton in the noon game coming out with a loss in the 5-1 score. Blyth’s lone goal was scored by Greg Dodds at 14:49 of the third. Moving to the B side, Blyth was geared up for their contest against Lucknow 2. Goals by Dodds, Tyler Steven­ son, Lucas Cooke, Michael We now sell Simmons Mattresses and will match & beat any advertised price by the tax! See our display at the Suncoast Mall across from Northern Reflections Zehrs Food Plus 524-6064 (Main Store) 224 Suncoast Dr. E., Goderich 524-8265 Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. against Drayton March 4. Drayton opened the scoring for the visitors at 3:50 of the first before Stephenson pushed the puck over the line at 1:02. Brussels went up by one at 2:22 of the second when Cronin tallied a score. The hometowners could not hold the lead as Drayton score with 5:48 left in regulation. When Drayton got one past the netminder at 7:52 of overtime, they took a 1 -0 series lead in the conso­ lation championship playoffs. McDowell and Katie Richmond secured the 12-0 victory. Assists went to Stevenson, Cooke, Trevor Raynard, Cody Richmond and Dallas Pennington. Collin Whitfield was tremendous in net and great defence was played by Jeff Plaetzer and Colton Kerr. After two games on the big ice surface, the squad was tired for their championship game. In spite of an awesome game, Ripley topped Blyth 3-1. Dodds again scored for Blyth.