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The Huron Expositor, 1996-12-25, Page 8•e -THE HURON RXPO•ITOR, Door Z$, INS Sports Five -straight in sight CONTINUED from page 1 Soviet's suckered the Canadians out of a medal in Czechoslovakia. Regardless, it was great holiday entertainment and "Mac" got three goals against the Poles. Watt flattened a fellow in red with a great hit that turned the tempo of the game completely around, and in Canada's favour, in a hig win over the Russians on the way to last year's gold medals. Our local players have always excelled with the hest in the world. NOT UNEXPECTED Boyd making the national juniors this Christmas is no hig surprise. He has earned it. He is a "character player" with Canadian toughness, quiet modesty and an almost European offensive clan. He can skate with the hest of than, and put points on the hoard. He is a great playmak- er. Word is he may he shifted to the wing for this world tournament. He was the Edmonton Oilers first choice, and went sixth overall, in last stum- mcr's annual National Hockey League entry draft. As of when he left for • ,Switzerland last Tuesday, Boyd was fourth in scoring this season for the major junior Rangers and their lead- ing playmakcr. He had 35 points in 26 games, from 13 goals and 22 assists, with 15 minutes in penalties. His plus/minus was a most respectable plus 12. - • - He has been ars A+ student since Grade 9. After his rook- ie season with Kitchener last spring he was named major junior hockey's "Scholastic Player of the Year" at the Memorial Cup. - He helped Seaforth minor teams to -several Ontario Minor Hockey Association "CC" titles and Silver Stick championships, and signed -with the local junior Ccntcnaires when he was 14, playing against players six and sometimes seven .years his senior. He -was a mere wisp with great hands and desire hack then. hut he grew. The St. Marys Lincolns cut him, so the next two seasons he played for the junior B Stratford Cullitons, helping them to an OHA title. He is the son of Ken and Lorraine Devereaux of Goderich Street East. His older brother Mike plays for the University. of Waterloo, and his sister Kathy is one of the better junior women play- ing hockey in this province. OUR SQUAT) There arc 13 forwards. seven dcfencemcn and two goalies on Babcock's Canadian squad, which opens against Germany at 2:10 in the afternoon on Boxing Day. The medal games arc on Saturday. 10 days later, Jan. 4, with gold on the line at 1 p.m and bronze earlier that morning at 9 a.rn. Team Canada plays in a pool with the Germans, U.S., Switzerland and 'Czech Republic. The other pool pits Russia. Sweden, Finland, Slovakia and Poland against one another. Team Canada's roster as announced last Tuesday is as follows: Goalies • Martin Biron,_ Bcauport, QMJ11t, (Calgary's 2nd choice, 16th overall 1995) Marc Denis. Chicoutimi. QMJFII. (Colorado 1st choice. 25th overall 1995). and many thanks for your patronage. We look forward to serving you in '96 Serving you for over 5 years. 527-2911 Main St. Seaforth Defencemen Jason Doig, Granby, QMJHL (Phoenix 3rd choice, 34th overall 1995) Hugh Hamilton, Spokane, WHL (Hartford 5th choice, 113th overall 1995) Richard Jackman, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL (Dallas 1st choice, fifth overall 1996) Chris Phillips, Prince Albert, WHL (Ottawa 1st choice, 1st overall 1996) Corey Sarich, Saskatoon, WHL (Buffalo 2nd choice. 27th overall 1996) Jesse Wallin, Red Deer, WHL (Detroit 1st choice, 26th overall 1996 - Jeff Ware, Toronto, NHL (Toronto 1st choice, 15th over- all 1995). Forwards Daniel Briere, Drummond- ville, QMJHL (Phoenix 2nd choice, 24th overall 1996) Boyd Devereaux Christian Dube, NY Rangers, NHL (Rangers 1st choice, 39th overall 1995) Dwayne Hay, Guelph, OHL (Washington 3rd choice, 43rd overall 1995/formerly with Mt. Brydges Bulldogs) Brad Isbister, Portland, WHL (Phonenix 4th choice, 67th overall in 1995) Brad Larsen, Swift Current, WHL (Ottawa 3rd choice, 53rd overall 1995 Trevor Letowski, Sarnia, OHL (Phoenix 6th choice, 174th overall 1996) C'amcron Mann, Peterborough OHL (Boston 5th choice, 99th overall 1995) Alyn McCauley, Ottawa, OHL (New Jersey 5th choice, 79th overall 1995) • FAST FORWARD - Eighteen -year-old Boyd Devereaux after being drafted by Oilers this year. He is the third for- ward from Seaforth and area to have made the national junior hockey team in the last decade. Peter Schaefer, Brandon, WHL (Vancouver 3rd choice, 66th overall 1995) Joe Thornton, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL • Trent Whitfield, Spokane, WHL (Boston 5th choice, 100th overall 1996 Shane Willis, Prince Alhcrt, WHL ( Tampa Bay. 3rd choice, 56th overall 1995). Team Canada's schedule at the World Championships is in this week's SCORE- BOARD. 3CO2,21BOA.2. HOCKEY WORLD JUNIOR (at Geneva, Switzerland) Fri (Dec. 27): Germany vs Team Canada, 2:10 p.m. Sat: (Dec. 28); U.S. vs Canada, 2:111 p.m. Dec. 30: Switzerland vs Canada, 2:1O p.m. Dec. 31: Czech Republic vs Canada, 1 l : I0 a.m. Jan. 1: Quarter -final, TBA. Semi-final, TBA. Sat, Jan. 4: Gold medal game 1 p.m., bronze medal game, 1 p.m. NOTE: TSN will televise all games SEAFORTH & DISTRICT MINOR HOCKEY PEEWEE (Dec. 17) Kincardine 7 at SEAFORTH 2 SEA FORTH. GOALS: Joey. Nesbitt, #20 (`9) (not on sheet). • HIGHLIGHTS: None. 0-0 after one. 01L4 JUNIOR "D"EVELOPMENT LEAGUE (Dec. 22) Lucan at SEAFORTH - (Dec. 18) Seaforth 4 at LUCAN 3 (as of Dec. 19) • MORENZ DIVISION WLT F -A Exeter 18 2 1 Seaforth 13 11 1 Mitchell 11 91 3 Lucan 11 1012 North Midd 10 1021 I126I 112 98 83 69 102 95 10098 Pt 37 27 26 25 23 THOMAS DIVISION WLT F A Pt Mt. Brydgs 18 3' 0 130 69 37 Thamsfrd 16 61 1 123 76 34 Pt. Stanley 12 1 120 131 83 26 Lambeth 8 1521 82 1(16 19 Belmont 6 is10 83 12713 (overtime losses count a point) FUTURE GAMES Seaforth at Mitchell. 8:15 p.m. Sun: Mitchell at SEAFORTH, 8:30 p.m. \J ialllily. 11'1, wlrll 1Itc IIoIikklyi Ole AI :Ilx0t10 Ir1.0111 .)tlf 1.1111111y (flyCiC� Allan Carter, Broker Iiri8t ma.! MALCOLM GRAY INSURANCE BROKERS • Home • Auto • Commercial • Farm 522-0399 Seaforth 1-800-265-0959 Strathroy 411 �+1 .ter �Ie Christmas The Staff of Eliigsen Electric wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. ELECTRIC r:� r John Elligsen, Corey Adams, John Taylor. Jlm Shortreed. Steve McGregor & Jerry DeJong. Absent: Jeff Josling. .15 YearsEL.E L. I In Business R C 346-2447 DUBLIN .T; You May this Christmas season find you gathered In harmony with loved ones and friends. from the staff of SPARKY'S PLACE FAMILY DINING, 90 Main St., Seaforth 52T-1964 Holiday Hours TUESDAY, DEC. 24 - 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas and Boxing Days - CLOSED (Dec. 25 & 26) TUESDAY, DEC 31 New Year's Eve 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WED., JANUARY 1, 1997 - CLOSED SUNDAY, DEC. 29 - 5 to P.M. - FISH 6 46.50 CHIPS JR. DtV*LO/MEN? HOCKEY CLUB Centenaires at Mitchell Hawks Fri., Dec. 27 8:35 p.m. aroxvinixamartssimassocxwmfa Mitchell Hawks at CQntenaires Sun., Dec. 29 8:30 p.m. Chuck a puck Expressing at this time our hopes for a a bright future and a peaceful, prosperous New Year. ,. We especially thank you for your support and look forward to serving the community during 1997. Royal Canadian Legion t BRANCH 156 John Lansink, President BWELINE CLU �tnesat Don't Forget Our NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE 4 y li j Season's Gratings to Aff Our Customers. BACHERT MEATS LTD. A be WALTON 887-9328 Vt. ouRFAvoRinnE II[ME OFYEAR At Christmastime, we always raked few moments from the hustle and hustle to review the past year. With the addition of a new • store, we've enjoyed our share of challenges and successes during 1996. But most of all, we're thankful for your patronage— after all, you're the reason we opened our doors in the fust place. Happy holidays! 4 Main St., Seaforth 527-1783 Left to Right: Heather Dale, Katie Murray, Amanda Bragger, Larry Dolmage, Marc Robinet, Susan McLachlan & Charlene Townsend. May your Holiday Season be filled with family and friends, health and happiness. Marc Robinet, Larry Dolmage & Staff ' ARCHIE'S sz.f.tece ee.teze CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY - 24 Goderich St. E. Seaforth 527-0881 L11;.11 war