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Times Advocate, 1991-03-27, Page 174,oNPA Ill IHt RAtull 91/246 c STANDARD TRUST Imo 235-1060 Barton's hit trick the difference Sunday Hawks take 3-0 series lead By Ray Lewis EXETER - The Exeter Hawks took a 3-0 series lead in their best - of -seven Western Ontario Junior 'D' west division semifinalseries against Pt. Stanley as a result of back to back wins at home on the weekend. The Hawks won , the opener Tuesday night in Pt. Stanley, 6-5. The locals then snared convincing wins of 5-3 and 5-2 in their re- spective games Friday and Sun- day, giving them the opportunity to wrap things up last night in Pt. Stanley. The series victor will face the winner of the Lucan- Lambeth series which currently stands at two games a piece. Sunday evening's 5-3 game was no easy contest for the Hawks. "It was a good win," said Exeter coach George Pratt afterwards. "I think we worked hard for this one. Both teams started slow, skating to a scoreless draw at the end of 20 minutes. Despite a few good chances at bdth ends, neither team mounted much of an offense, in- stead playing much of the game between the bluelines. The Hawks drew first blood just 23 seconds into the second frame when Andrew Barton scored his first of three on the night from J.P. Cousineau and Doug Clark. The Hawks came out of the dressing room fired up, outshooting the Lakers 14-4, but cooled down as the period grew older. The Lakers tied it up on the powerplay while Clark was off for • slashing. N. Stanley's Dan Ma- guire scored at 16:29 of the sec- ond, beating goaltender Clint McCann on the glove side. Exeter regained the lead four minutes into the third when Barton notched his second. Jason Hey- wood did some yeoman's work with an end to end rush to set up the goal. Three minutes later, Heywood added a goal of his own after some fine work by Scott Schiedel. Schie- del took a pass from Jamie Cornish and deked goaltender Bill Hellems well out of position. Schiedel's shot missed the mark, but Heywood popped the rebound into an open net. Pt. Stanley got one back on the powerplay when Chris Wismer fed Trevor Parish as they broke in alone on McCann to make it 3-2. But that was as close as the visitors would get as the Exeter netminder shut the door on the Lakers for the remainder of the game. Gross misconduct At 18:23 of the third, with Pt. Stanley pressing, Cousineau tied up a defender at centre ice. Barton gathered up the loose puck and broke in alone to ice the hat trick. Lakers coach Rick Sutherland took exception to no penalty being called and hurled some verbal abuse at referee Dave Whaley. A few waterbottles also found their way onto the ice and Whaley was forced to issue the coach a gross misconduct penalty. Five seconds after the ensuing face off at centre ice, Schiedel add- ed some insurance with a slapshot from outside the blueline that trick- led between Hellems' pads. Pt. Stanley finished the game two men short when they were involved in two fights and drew the extra mi- nor penalties. The Hawks main- tained their composure for a well- earned team victory. After the game, Barton com- mended his teamates. "It really felt great when things started to come together," said Bar- ton. "The defense was working really hard at getting the puck up to us. It was a big win." 1 Gane.i' O Friday night was a rough affair that saw 98 minutes in penalties handed out. The Hawks came out . flying Save - Pt. Stanley goalie Bill Hellems managed to knock this shot wide by Exeter Hawks' Jason Hey- wood in Sunday's game. notching three goals in the first 10 Minutes. Corey Colhoun scored unassisted just 31 seconds in and Clark made it 2-0 tipping in a shot from Larry Lewis. Pt. Stanley cut the lead in half when Parish answered with an un- assisted. The Hawks regained their two goal lead at 10:59 of the first when Clark teamed up with Cousi- neau. The Lakers scored just four min- utes into the second period on a goal by Mark Redden and managed to tie the game at 11:52 when they capitalized on the powerplay. The visitors' Derek Weaver scored while Lewis was off for cross- checking. Schiedel recaptured the lead for Exeter just three minutes later with assists going to Heywood and Har - len Tinney, and John Bell added some insurance with a powerplay marker at 16:27 of the second. Game One In the series opener, Tuesday in Pt. Stanley, the Hawks came out slow, twice spotting the Lakers three goal leads. Exeter trailed by scores of 3-0 and 5-2 before mak- ing a wild third -period comeback. Goals by Parish, Dylan Morgan and Chuck Wickens gave the home squad a 3-0 lead. Two second peri- od goals 20 seconds apart by Scott Schiedel and Derek Shackleton got the Hawks back into it only to have the home team regain the three goal margin on goals by Redden. Exeter moved one closer before the end of the second When Schie- del notched his second. Goals by Barton and Clark tied the game up and Tinney dented the twine in the final two minutes to secure the win. Heywood played a strong game setting up four of Exeter's six goals. South Perth league expanding for 1992 he South Huron Men's TFastball League is just six weeks away from starting another sea- son. Monday night in Mitchell, rep- resentatives from the various teams, including the local Exeter Royals met and discussed busi- ness for the upcoming year. A new executive was elected and insurance was talked about, but sidelines by Fred Groves the most interesting topic around the tables was that the league has expanded. A year ago there were 18 teams split in two divisions. This year, although the divisional alignments have yet to be put in place, there will be 19 teams. The league decided to allow Shakespeare Juniors, Wellesley, St. Agatha and the St. Marys Selects; New Hamburg Reds folded. Prior to the announcement the four would be allowed in and the league would *o over its cap of 18 teams, president Bob Harris said one team might be disappointed because they only had room for three. "Somebody's going to walk away disappointed because we can only allow three teams. I don't want to see any of these guys turned away," said Harris. That's when the representatives decided to re-wi oe their own con- stitution and allow 19 teams. "If the league thinks we can manage with 18 teams, I'm flexible. We're looking at keeping South Perth as healthy as possible." The league is flourishing despite the hard economic times. In fact, a financial statement issued Monday night showed a positive out- look. South Perth is a mixture of veterans who have been tossing the ball around for years, and youngsters, even midget aged like a squad from Stratford. At least three teams are comprised of players under 21. "I think it's great to keep the younger teams in. It keeps the league going and makes it viable," said Harris. Get out your sneakers and sweat suits Exeter. May 27-31 is Physical Activity Week and the South Huron Recre- ation Centre is planning activities which will hopefully get the en- tire community involved. On Wednesday, May 29, recreation director Lynne Farquhar hopes to see the local business people wearing sneakers and sweat suits. A few years ago when the last Physical Activity Day was held, several banks rode stationary bikes. "We're looking at promoting physical activities and to have fun," said Farquhar. She said Goderich has a corporate challenge and would like to see Exeter do the same thing. Once again, officers from the Exeter Police Department and the Exeter O.P.P. will be participating in the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Last year, the officers raised over $5,000 locally and with your support can better than total in 1991. Police across Ontario, 3,200 in total, raised $425,000. This year's local run will begin in Zurich on June 4 at 8 a.m. and three hours later will wrap up in Exeter. Presentations are planned in Hensall at 10 a.m. and in Exeter. If you wish to get involved this year as a runner or as a contribu- tor, please contact Exeter OPP constable George Finch at 235-1300 for further information. A big sidelines congratulations this week goes out to a pair of lo- cal peewee hockey players, Denton Hackney of Lucan and Zurich's Dwight Gingerich, I hear both cracked the 100 -point barrier recent- ly. - Panthers bring home medals ELMIRA - The South Huron Dis- trict High School's junior and sen- ior badminton teams opened their season Saturday at a tournament in Elmira, In senior singles play, Becky Morgan came up with a sil- ver medal, overpowering a player from Elmira District Secondary School and one from Listowel. In her third game Morgan came up short against Elmira, whom she had already defeated earlier in the day. In doubles play, Carrie Oke and Kerry Manders played a sharp match and came home with the gold medal, breezing through their games against Elmira, Westhill from Fergus and Central Welling- Dynamark Special, Model 3812, 12 HP B & S engine, 38' deck. 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To add to this, in doubles, Exeter was fourth as they dominated in two -out -of -four games. In boys play, neither the doubles team of Murray McKay and Jamie Ramer nor singles' Corey Gingerich could come up with a placing as each team dropped two games. In mixed, Keith Cranford and Mindy Bell came up short as they also lost two games. Junior coach Sue Stuart was very pleased with the juniors effort as all but two of her players were new this year. "I'm looking forward to a season full of surprises," she said. The FTD Easter Basket Bouquet - you'll adore this bamboo bas- ket filled with spring's freshest, softest pastels. Once the flow- ers are gone the basket will hold Easter treats for years to come In store $33.95 Out of Town $36.95 The FTD Easter Bud Vase - A pastel bud vase filled with spring cuts. A vase suitable for year round use. $19.95 and up The Tetefiora Victorian Basket - exquisite springtime flowers in a lovely handwoven white wicker basket. 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