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Times Advocate, 1997-04-16, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, April 16, 1997 This Week in. Sports... • Grand Bend joins bid for Canada Games - page 17, • Exeter Minor Hockey award winners - page 18 Eight -End rarities. Ross Hodgert, left, and son AI may be the only father son team in the • country to record an eight rock end while curling separate games in one season. Father and son score rare eight -enders in one season By Chris Skalkos T -A Reporter EXETER- When looking up the term remarkable coincidence, look no further than Ross Hodgert and his son Al. The two men curl at the Exeter Curling Club. which is neither remarkable, nor is it a coincidence. However, both curlers have scored an eight -rock e1id‘;That.�T.s. as being .remarkable. The fact they both rec. hard this feat in separate games in the same makes'I<his' ftl kdfiirtb-"' incidence. .Commonly called an "eight -ender the extremely rare play occurs when all eight of a team's rocks re- main in the points circle at the completion of an end. The magnitude of this feat is compared to hit- ting a hole -in -one on a par five golf course and is so extraordinary, some larger centres have never re- corded one in club history. . According to statistics compiled by FORD Can- ada. there were 88 eight -enders recorded at curling clubs from across the country this year. Only 15 of those occurred in Southern Ontario. Al got his first while skipping a team in the chal- lenge league in December. His eight -ender was the first time somebody accomplished the kat at the Exeter Curling Club in 11 years. and he became only the fifth person to throw an eight -rock end since the club opened in 1960. Who would have thought it would happen again three months later? Who would have thought Al's father Ross would be playing on the team that recorded the club's sec - and eight -ender of the season'? The odds are astronomical and the Hodgerts may very well be the only father and son team in Canada able to make such a claim. "It's once in a life -time as f ar,as I'm concern ed. _ • You always hear about it but you never think you're going to get it," dd -Roes who has been an -avid, " n -avid- ` eihtef-for'tllmost "Yes it's rare and there's a lot of luck involved but you have to have skill to get all the rocks. in too," said Al, adding he had the added pressure of throwing the last rock when he threw his eight - ender while curling with Al Powe, Dick and Bob Dougall. Ross was curling with a three-man team consisting of Murray Dawson, and Harry Jacobi when they got theirs last month. Before the 1996-97 curling season, there have only been four eight -enders recorded at the Exeter Curling Club. The first one was in 1968. the others happened in 1970, 1982 and 1985. Al said he wouldn't be surprised if this was the start of a trend at the club. but Ross feels he would be lucky to even witness another one and plans on savoring the moment. "1 enjoyed it. I hope it would happen again but the odds arc against it." said Ross. Womens fastball team seeks coach EXETER - Despite all efforts, the Exeter Elite womens fast - ball team are still without a coach for the upcoming foot- ball season. Centre -fielder Julie McLe- od, said the team has been looking for someone to re - plate Tim Moore who coached last year but has since departed after he and the players couldn't agree on the number of players they should sign to FRN the roster. Moore faced a difficult in- augural year coaching the newly loaned fasibail team In the highly competitive Tri - county Womens League as Exeter finished the season with eight wins and 17 losses. With most of last year's players retuming, McLeod expects the team will be more competitive this season but fears they will play their first game on April 27 without direction behind the bench. "The girls are really talented ball players but we need a coach to tame us," said McLeod. "We don't want to be playing as individuals with ability but as a whole team with ability." Trout derby slotted for May 3 EXETER - The 131h Annual Trout Fishing Derby at Morrison Dam is scheduled for May 3. The Ausable Bayfield Foundation and the Exeter Lions Club sponsor this annual event created to intro- duce youth to the sport of fishing. This year's derby will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many prizes, donated by area businesses, as well as trophies will be ertatf ed afterwards. Last year more than 300 people registered for the event. Fees are SI for anglers 16 -years -old and under and $2 for 17 years and older. Food and re- freshments will be available and the two kilometre nature trails will also be open for hiking. Prior to the derby, the Morrison Dam reservoir will be stocked by the Ausable Bayfield Foundation and the Exeter Lions with over 1,000 eight to 10 inch rainbow trout, as well as a few larger trout. Fishing licenses are required for anyone over 18 and under 65. Rain- bow trout,season officially opens on Apri426. Shuffleboard Hensall • April 8 Alice Thiel Hazel McEwen Pearl McKnight Edna Dietz Merle McLellan Hugh McKay Jim Davis Dave Woodward 549 491 442 439 431 428 423 422 Exeter April 9 5 game winners Doris Miller 428 John Pepper 378 Tont Williams 308 Mike Underhill 269 4 game winners Allen Johns 314 Iva Blair 261 Leona Elliot 239 Lloyd Lovell 223 Wilma Davis 205 April 10 5 game winners Ina Williams 404 Doris Hackney 404 Sam Skinner 367 Bob Thompson 315 Ann Northey 315 4 game winners Howard Johns 285 Doris Miller 282 Estelle Chalmers 271 Aldeen Skinner 267 Gordon Hoggarth 262 3 game winners Leona Elliot `t 263 Lloyd Lovell "r 162 Bruce Shaw updates hockey banquet on son's NHL career Tampa Bay's David Shaw may retire after this year, says dad By Chris Skalkos T -A Reporter EXETER - With the Tampa Bay Lightning missing a playoff spot in the post -season, those who have been following the career of Exeter native Dave Shaw may have a few questions. His father Bruce an- swered them last Tuesday during the Exeter Minor Hockey Awards Banquet. Invited as the guest speaker. Bruce is not one to shy away from the podium, especially when talk- ing about one of his favorite topics, his son David. Shaw told the story of how David pro- gressed through the Exeter Minor Hockey system on the way to the big league, but paused along the way to bring home a point or offer some advice to the audience of young hockey players. dedicated coaches. eager hockey moms and wide-cyed fa- thers. "David didn't start as early as some kids hut he had some great coaches." said Shaw specifically addressing the hockey players. "I hope you appreciate your coach- es...they give up a lot of their time to coach you." He also reminded the coaches not to emphasize winning as much as developing the skills and talent in the players they coach. "Dave was sensitive when he was young, as many 'kids are. Co -aches tteed19knew whgn a lkWti." dtncerves 8 kicTc iT lTie'Tiiit'f or n the back," he said. Shaw said he is often asked by "I h app coache give of the to other hockey parents if he pushed David. "We encouraged him, we supported him but we never pushed him," he said. However, he admits some parental guidance at a crucial moment should not be avoided. As an example, he talked about 'the time David was playing Junior "B" hockey in Kitchener and called say- ing he was homesick. David said he wanted to live at home and play for Stratford commuting to games and practices. But David was not as skilled behind the wheel as he•was on skates and had suffered five car accidents driving the previous winter. Shaw said the stress and con- stant,yvorrying was too much for him and Da- vid's mother, and made him choose be- tween staying in Kitchener or playing junior "D" hockey in Exeter. • As it turns out, Da- vid had a girlfriend living in Strat- ford and ,his /decision to go there had more to do with hormongs than with hockey. David choose to stay in Kitchener and as a result. was drafted by the Junior "A" Rangers. In 1982, he was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques hut didn't get to play his' first NHL game until three years later. He played for Quebcc until he was tFaded to the New York Rangers in 1987. After four seasons, he was' traded again in a big schuffle that saw the Rangers acquire Mark Messier and send him to Edmonton. But he didn't play for the Oilers long before he was trad- ed to the Minnesota North Stars. David ended his 1991-92 season as a free agent and was picked up by the Boston Bruins. For three ho you reciate your s...they up a lot it time coach you." years he provided them with a steady and dependable style of de- fensive play that contributed to the Bruin's bump and grind style, a characteristic the club was known for back then. David's contract was about to be submitted for arbitration when a deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning was struck' sending him to Florida. After an up and down regular season, Tampa Bay failed to make the playoffs by three points this year finishing third from last in the Eastern Conference -with a 32-40- 10 win/loss/tie record. Shaw said David wasn't happy in Tampa Bay citing hostilities be- tween the organization's general manager and head coach. He also wasn't getting much ice time and has only scored one goal and 11 as- sists this season compared to the 19 goals he scored during his first year in Boston. "There's one more year left in his contract but he's thinking about hanging up his skates," said Shaw. Before ending his speech, Shaw crediied three per§onal attributes that have helped David in his career and should be held in high esteem by all athletes in any sport: de- termination, friendships, and a sense of humor. He told the audience success is not measured by the numbers in the win column, but those who do en- joy success must also accept a high- er responsibility. "We have two All -Ontario cham- pionship teams here—tonight," said Shaw congratulating the Exeter A.E. Midget Lions and the Juvenile Chiefs for their recent accomplish- ment. "Never let success go to your head and try to be a role model for the younger kids." , Wingham Sportsmen's Horseshoes Place Name and town 1 Bill Spiclmacken, Hanover 2 Glen Lasenby, Ane Lake 3 Lia Snell, Exeter 4 Jim Nelson, Walkerton 5 Archie MacMillan. Walkerton 6 John Murphy, Thedford 1 Jack Snell, Exeter 2 Jim Bolton, Walkerton 3 Doug Vanderwoude. Wingham 4 Cathy Sisson, Kitchener 5 Geo. Gibbons, Saublc Beach 6 Jack Miflin, Merlin 7 Keith Spademan, Kitchener 1 Paul Kennedy, Waterloo 2 Fred Dentry, Bayfield 3 Doug Ewles, Hepworth 4 Joan Dentry, Bayfield April 12 % Name and town 64 John Merryfield, Merlin 48 Bernie Bender, Hanover 42 ' Lin Hewitt, Kincardine 39 Geo. Brouwer, Watford 37 Ron Olmsted, Owen Sound 32 Percy Staight, Owen Sound B Division 29 Gerry Edwards, Belgrave 29 Mac Browwer, Watford 29 Hank Carter. Wingham 16 Lorne Hamilton, Kincardine 24 Earl Wolsonholme, Kincardine 28 Del Rumbold, London 12 Diane Lascnby, Pine Lake 17 Vern Hutchings, St. Thomas 14 John Habgewachs, Ruthven 17 Chris Kahuc. Chatham 15 Wm. Lasenby, Pine Lake % W L Plus 30 4 1 25 40 4 1 23 , 30 3 2 42 40 2 4 101 24 2 4 57 17 0 6 93 18 4 2 56 22 4 2 28 24 3 3 69 18 3 3 61 28 3 3 46 27 2 4 74 22 2 4 69 26 5 1 23 12 3 3 66 21 2 4 80 17 2 4 23 The Woodpeckers The Stephen Township Woodpeckers finished a successfutseason with 42 wins, nine loss- es and five ties. They captured the WOAA Peewee local league championship and were fi- nalists in the Lambton-Middlesex Local League Peewee championship. This was the fourth consecutive year a Stephen Township Peewee local team has won the WOAA title. Back row from left, manager Bill Norris, trainer Rick Parsons, Ken Tilley, Coyle Lawton, Fraser Mac- Donald, Adam Cyr, Brent Tatars, Sheldon Snell and coach, Tony Michielsen. Front row, Ro- man Wilson, Nevin Hodgins, Ben Parsons. Shawn Thompson, Dane Michielsen, Richard Young, Colin Sauder.