Times Advocate, 1991-06-19, Page 17At annual OHA convention
Lucan Irish told they can't go Junior 'C'
By Fred Groves
TORONTO - The Lucan Irish have been turned down in their request to
go from Junior 'D' to Junior 'C by the Ontario Hockey Association.
Thursday, at the annual convention of the OHA, representatives of the
Irish were told other teams did not want them.
"Ies because none of the other teams wanted to expand their leagues,"
said Lucan coach Ken Needham.
If those leagues were to expand it would mean more travelling, some-
thing most teams are against right now do to the high cost of running a
hockey club.
But the rejection doesn't mean the Irish have given up in their effort to
go 'C'.
"They were disappointed they didn't get in this year but I think they're
still planning on going 'C'. They're going to work at talking to teams this
winter," said Needham.
Alvinston Flyers and the Lambeth Lancers had also applied to the OHA
to move up to 'C'. Parkhill was looking to having a Junior 'C' team as well
but withdrew their application when they were told they could only go
Junior 'D'.
"They told them they could go 'D' if they wanted to. If they had gotten a
'C' team we would have made sure we would have gotten in because we
can't afford for them to go 'C' before we do," explained Needham.
Lucan has gone to the OHA final the past three seasons but each time
have been beaten. The last two years it was to the Thamesford Trojans.
Over-agers: Last year, all 18 Junior 'D' teams were allowed two o .er-
aged players. In Toronto, representatives from Wellesley asked that e ►ch
team be allowed an unlimited number of over-agers and the age to be in-
creased from 21 to 22 years old.
Both the Irish and the Exeter Hawks were opposed to this. Three teams,
including Lucan indicated they were against the use of over-agers com-
pletely.
Lucan Irish president Clare Stanley, said increasing the age limit would
give some teams a chance to pick up university players.
"Aren't you opening it up?. If you have a powerhouse this year, you'll
have one the next year. Is there any incentive to develop the young
players?," asked Stanley.
While the Irish and the Hawks were busy making plans for the next hock-
ey season, representatives from the Exeter Senior 'A' Mohawks met with
other senior clubs and the OHA.
Last year there were 15 senior teams but at the annual meeting, only five
were in attendance.
John Pryde of the Mohawks said more teams should be making an effort
to get to the event.
"Unless it's affective, they'll be less people who make the commitment to
come," said Pryde.
The next senior meeting will be held on -July 13.
"Everyone is scrambling in August to put things together," said Pryde.
"There a lot of things that could be covered here that's put off."
In the So. em Counties league, of which the Mohawks are a member
of, there 's .ie to the teams for not attending the meetings.
At the July 13 meeting there is the possibility teams from the Western
Ontario Athletic Association including Ripley and Arthur could be asked to
join the Senior 'A' ranks.
Safety, finances: Two other topics discussed at the convention in Toron-
to were the financial situation of the O1 -IA and helmets.
Bill Stubbs, chairman of the senior teams said helmets with chin straps
must be worn at all times including the warmups.'
"It's up to you guys to make sure this is enforced," said Stubbs to the in-
dividual teams. .
Financially, the OHA has a few ideas in the *ay of fundraising.
"There is no waste and the money coming in is being used to the best of
our ability," said Al Morris the finance chairman.
Slapshots: The OHA celebrated its 100th anniversary this year and many
activities were planned in recognition of this accomplishment -Exeter
Hawks•were in charge of the hospitality room for the Junior 'D' teams and
did a very good job.
Senior soccer action
Centennials
get first win
EXETER - The Exeter Centen-
nials men's soccer team finally
notched their first win of the sea-
son Stmday, when they defeated
Wallaceburg 3-1 in Exeter in
Western Ontario Soccer League
play.
"We've been playing well all
season," said Exeter coach Dick
Ldti. • But we've just btlett`dar
one step behind."
Exeter got on the scoreboard
first when Dorkeo Chansamone
drifted a long shot just inside the
far post. Wallaceburg came right
back with a goal of their own,
when a Exeter gave up a breaka-
way.
Prior to the end of the first half,
Chansamone notched his second
of the game which proved to be
the winner. The speedy winger
carried the ball in and attempted to
cross it to •centre -forward Chuck
Walker, when the ball bounced in
off a Wallaceburg defender.
Wallaceburg pressed in the sec-
ond half, and with a sudden wind at
their backs, had Exeter scrambling
for the first few minutes. Goal-
keeper Craig Winbow played
stingy, and defenseman Joe Laurie
made some key tackles.
444te•Centennials managed to re-'
group, and again becontrol
the game. A hand ball resulted in a
penalty shot for the locals, and
Walker made no mistake to put the
game out of reach.
The victory came with Exeter
once again nursing a short bench,
missing three players due to injury.
The next game will be Sunday,
June 23, when the Centennials host
the Chatham City at the Canner's
Field at 2 p.m.
See Centennials schedule on
page 20.
won't slow yap down
O'Rourke of the Exet^:I entennials
JOl' SrL
Huron County Day
a proud experience
Forty six thousand fans crammed into the Skydome in To -
mato, Saturday afternoon, for a peek at the Blue Jays who
were hosting the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of a
three game series. I, along with five busloads of Huron
Countyites, courtesy of Ellison Travel, made the trek to
T.O. for what is affectionately known as Huron County Day.
Now, there were a lot of pluses on this particular afternoon. First
of all, the weather was absolutely perfect to watch a game of base-
ball. We had choice seats (I sat between third and right field only
eight rows back), and the guy beside me caught a foul ball. (I let
him keep it).
I was glad to see such a wide mix of baseball fans on the trip. It
was a time when everyone
seemed to come together de-
spite age, sex, religion, or taste
in music. The three women in
front of me appeared to be hav-
ing the time of their lives; I
hope their weekend in Toronto
went well. by
Despite the fact that the Jays Ray
got trounced 8-4, the above j Lewis
mentioned combined to make
it a great day. But forme the
most exciting moment didn't come during this time. Nor was it
when the Jays attempted a rally in the fourth inning. For me, the
most exciting moment came about two minutes before the game ac-
tually started. It was the national anthem. Yeah, that's right, and it
was OUR national anthem. You know, the time when most people,
scratch, stretch or yawn. But on this bright day it seemed almost
perfect..
I couldn't believe my ears. People were actually singing. Usual-
ly, at virtually any type of event where O'Canada is part of the
opening exercises, you hear a little grumbling or coughing, while
you listen to the anthem as it is, performed. And that's exactly what
happens. The anthem is performed for you. You don't join in; gosh
no. Someone might hear you hit a note off key or actually see your
lips move. That's never been allowed in Canada.
Perhaps it was the fact that the anthem was performed by a Till-
sonburg choir, and fans, appreciative of such a lovely day and a first
place team, were accidently caught up in the moment. Nah, must've
been the heat.
But whatever the reason, it was amazing to hear so many voices
joining in. It almost made you feel proud to be a Canadian?
Wow, what a concept. Up here we seem so docile when it comes to
putting our foot down or contributing our support as a nation. Un-
less, of course, someone tells us to or makes a move to pave the
way.
It just seems, myself included, that there is something in our na-
ture that makes us a little hesitant. For me, this day will go into the
books as one of the country's greatest in history; the day all of Can-
ada sang.
I guess, perhaps, I've finally learned the power of baseball.
Exeter golfer David Holtzmann is on a bit of a tear lately, winning
two tournaments inside of a week. Holtzmann won in Dundas at
the Funeral Directors Toumament, and capped off the week by
claiming another victory at Oakwood in Grand Bend. _. _:-
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John Rasenberg and the Exeter Kicks under -12 soccer team don't
know how to lose either. After winning a tournament in Sarnia last
weekend, the Kicks competed in Kincardine for the annual Legion
Zone 'C' Tournament. The Kicks received a bye when Ripley failed
to show, but then defeated a combined squad from Seaforth 8-1, and
the host team Kincardine, 7-0. The Kicks will return to Kincardine,
July 14, for the regionals, and will try their luck this weekend at a
tournament in St. Catharines. Congratulations guys.
*****
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been playing well for the Sarnia
Bluewater Sharks AAA Major Pee -
Wee hockey team.
Steve Geiger of Zurich and Andy
Glavin of Crediton are members of
the Sharks team who recently won
the Bluewater Chemical Valley
AAA tournament held in Sarnia.
In the first game the Sharks met
up with Lambton-Middlesex North
Stars and came up with a 6-2 victo-
ry, in which Geiger was named
MVP of the game.
The Sharks then played against
East London L'il Sports, fighting to
a 4-4 draw. In that contest, Glavin
was awarded the MVP trophy.
The semi-final game was held
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against Lambton-Middlesex with
the Sharks winning that match 7-3
tout them in the A Final.
last London L'ii Sports were the
. opponents for the championship
game. It was a steady, even match
with the Sharks coming out on top
with a 4-2 win.
Geiger ended up with five points
for the weekend.
He plays his winter hockey with
the Zurich Minor Hockey Associa-
tion and is being sponsored in Sar-
nia by the Zurich Dental Clinic.
Glavin, who plays regularly for
Stephen Township Minor Hockey
in Huron Park is being sponsored
by Douglas Paul Real Estate of
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