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Huron Expositor, 2005-02-23, Page 111 1 News Seaforth hockey player wins international silver stick By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff Winning the North American Silver Stick Bantam championship, was "really exciting" for Mitchell Meteors captain Sarah Johnston, of Seaforth. In the tournament held in Trenton Feb. 11 to 13, her team posted a perfect 5-0 record. The 14 -year-old Grade 9 student from St. Anne's said that the toughest part of the tournament was playing against their league rival Stratford in the semi-finals. "We knew they were going to be tough," said Johnston, adding to the shootout," said Johnston. "I think a lot of us thought we were going to lose when they scored their second goal." As captain, Johnston had to keep her team motivated during the game. "When we got our first goal, I Just kept trying to convince them that we could do it," she said In their finals against Troy - Albany, New York, Mitchell captured an early 2-0 lead in the first period. In the second period, Mitchell scored their final goal of t h e tournament and won the game 3-0. This is the Quoted 'When we got our first goal, I just kept trying to convince them that we could do it,' - Mitchell Meteors captain Sarah Johnston Mitchell was behind 0-2 in the final moments of the semi-final game. With 4:35 remaining in regulation in the semi-final game, Johnston scored which was followed by another goal by the Mitchell team. Then in an overtime shootout, Johnston scored another goal which was followed by another Mitchell goal. The Meteors won their semi- final game against Stratford 4 to 3. "I think a lot of our team was nervous, but most of us were excited that we were able to get biggest tournament that Johnston has won in her four-year hockey career. "I think a lot of us came in there (to the tournament) thinking we were not going to do as well as we did," said Johnston. She admits that the reason her team won was because they never gave up and played as a team Next year, Johnston said that she is going to play on the Mitchell Meteors' midget team. As for the rest of the season, Johnston said that she hopes her team keeps a positive attitude Jason Middleton photo Sarah Johnston, 14, of Seaforth, recently won the North American Silver Stick Bantam `B' championship with her team the Mitchell Meteors. and "not get too overconfident about winning." Daughter of Tom and Bonnie Johnston, Sarah is the only Seaforth member of the Mitchell Meteors team. Scoreboard SHUFFLEBOARD Feb. 16 Ladies high: Marion Smith 475, June Martene 473, Velma Preszcator 450. Men's high: Ken Preszcator 378, Hank Dorssers 377, Bert Bachert 351. BOWLING Seniors Feb. 18 Men's High Single: Paul Copeland 253 Men's High Triple: Paul Copeland 629 Men over 200: Paul Copeland 253, 205; Steve Hook 232, 228; Hank Dorssers 225, 221; John Aubin 211. Men over 600:.Pau1 Copeland 629, Steve Hook 628, Hank Dorssers 626. Women's High Single: Grace Corbett 183 Women's High Triple: Grace Corbett 505 Women over 175: Grace Corbett 183, 178; Linda Wilson 180, Joyce Matzotd 179. Ev Huston 177. Women over 500: Grace Corbett 505. St. James Feb. 14 Men's High Single: Bob Dinsmore 261 Men's High Triple: Mark Higencll 633 Men over 200: Bob Dinsmore 261; Mark Higenell 234, 214; Geo. Love 209, 233; Gary Huston 211. Men over 600: Mark Higenell 633. Geo. Love 615. Women's High Single: Janice Morris 216 Women's High Triple: Janice Morris 536. Women over 200: Janice Moms 216. Standings: Lions 101. Stampeders 84, Argos 82, Ti -Cats 82, Bombers 73, Eskimos 61. Thursday Night Bowlers Feb. 17 Men's High Average: Murray Bennewies 237 Men's High Sink: Lyle Haney 258 Men's High Triple: Murray Bennewies 653 Men over 200: Kevin McColl 223. Tom Leppington 253. Lyle Haney 258. 220; Pat Elliott 209. 253; Mike MCI. SOUND FULL DJ SERVICE Book your Receptions. 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Men over 600: Don Elliott 696. Bob Rhyhard 603. Women's High Average: Julie Gagnier 196. Women's High Single: Julie Gagnier 249 Women's High Triple: Julie Gagner 645 Women over 200: Julie Gagnier 243. 249; Linda Kramers 244. Women over 600: Julie Gagnier 645. Linda Kramers 602. Standings: Linda's Posse 74. Don's Bailers 67. Suc's Threesome 52. Whiskey Girls and The Two Pin 45. HOCKEY House League Feb. 19 Juniors Leafs 9 vs Oilers 5 Leafs goals: Brett Williamson 3. Sean Kelly 2, Marissa Scott. Casey Harrison, Mark Robinson. Josh Robinson. Oilers goals: Owen Taylor. Cody Kropf 2, Ken Van Bakel. Abby McGavin. Kings 4 vs Sharks 4 Kings goals: Darcy Williamson 2, Logan Lammerant. Liam Mclady. Sharks goals: Robert Campbell 2. • ! . Happy 30th • .. Birthday! .; Cheri McClure Feb. 27th v. • P. :� Love your family i, &friends r1• •: Jacob McClure, Ben Bakker. Seniors Ducks 5 vs Bruins 1 Ducks goals: Brad Van Bakel 2. Brandon Van Dyk 2, Taylor Williamson. Bruins goal: Luke Becker. Blues 9 vs Panthers 5 Blues goals: Luke Harrison 3. Matt Huether 3; Alison Rowntree, Brandon McGavin 2. Panthers goals: Brandon Van Dyk 3, Kalen Devereaux 2. Atom Local League Pee Wee Rep WOAA Round Robin Feb. 11 Seaforth 6 vs Hanover 4 Feb. 13 Seaforth 5 vs Hanover 4 Feb. 16 Chesley 5 vs Seaforth 0 Bantam Logal League Feb. 19 Seaforth 6 at Tiverton 3 Seaforth goals: Ian Murray 2. Justin Arts, Josh Shea. Ben Van Dieten. Brent Vincent Tyke Feb. 19 Zurich 0, Seaforth 14 Goal scorers: Jordan Pepper 4. Kenn) Huether 6. Wil Marcy 3. Krcrnyn Campbell Bantam Rep ()MHA Bantam Rep Playoffs Feb. 19 at Seaforth Game Seaforth 2, Twin Centre 1 Goal scorers: Cory Dawe. Chad Van Dyk Coaches' Comment: Great team effort! Next game in Wellesley Thursday. Game 5 in Seaforth Friday al 7:45 p.m. Atom 1 Feb 13 Seaforth 3 vs Wiarton 4 Goal scorers: Mackenzie Heileman 2. 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