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·Times, Wednesday, March 18, 1998 . Orono's Russ Major Plumbers unbeaten in last 6 playoff games e. R7$0*.: The O.M.H.A. Russ Major Plumbing novice reps had a winning week in their round- robin playoffs with three more wins totalling 6 straight victo- ries without a loss! Not only that, Orono goaltender Shane Winters added two more notch- es to his belt earning a couple shutouts in the process! Ops was Orono's first victim falling 5-0 to the 'plumbers' on March 9th. Goal scorers were Matt Bester assisted by Doug Deboo and Daniel Reilly; Andrew Fothergill assisted by Cam Delorme; Daniel MacIsaac assisted by Brandon Ernst and Josh Flynn; Cam Delorme with help from Deboo; and rounding out the scoring was MacIsaac with his second of the game assisted by Fothergill and Flynn. 2-0 over Millbrook Orono played host to a very much-improved Millbrook team on March 13. Both teams played well but it was Orono that skated to a 2-0 win. Fothergill opened the scoring assisted by Ernst. MacIsaac scored the insurance with Flynn earning the assist. Millbrook rematch The 'plumbers' took to the road on March 15 with a rematch against Millbrook. Millbrook completely dominat- ed the first two periods but Adam Wood dominated the third! Orono was down 2-0 when Wood kicked things into gear. Josh Flynn placed a per- fect pass on Wood's stick to put Orono on the score sheet. Then, Wood, from Cam Delorme and Andrew Fothergill hit the mesh to even the score at 2. Goal number three and the game winner was a natural hat-trick for Adam Wood. Mad Dog Beenen and Flynn picked up the assists. .C. Medal winners Markham Label Peewees begin consolation round of league playoffs The Markham Label Peewee Leafs started their consolation round of league playoffs on the road against the Millbrook Stars March 5. Millbrook opened scoring early in the first but, Jesse Price evened the score as he put one in from behind the net. A minute later the Stars regained the lead but Jeff Wright pulled the Leafs even again with Matt Barnes and Kyle Searle assisting. The Stars responded late in the first only to have Orono's Jamie Rowe tie it 3 on a nice setup from Curt Robinson. This game was a seesaw battle which saw the teams exchange goals in the second period with Tanner Millson getting the fourth Orono goal with Searle and Barnes earning assists. The third period was scoreless until the last minute when Millbrook scored the game winner defeat- ing Orono 5-4. Gaine 2 consolation round The Markham,Label squad suited up for a home game stint against the Ops Flames Sunday, March 8 letting a 4-2 lead get away from them. The Flames tallied 2 goals just 29 seconds apart late in the third period to escape with 4-4 tie. Lee Allin led the way for the Leafs notch- ing a hat-trick. Kyle Searle had a big game contributing 4 assists. Jamie Rowe had the other Orono goal as well as an assist while Curt Robinson and Justin Szymczak added helpers. Game 3 The Leafs travelled to Bobcaygeon on Thursday to take on a tough Cougar squad in a penalty filled contest which saw the Cougars dominate the Leafs. Bobcaygeon went up 5-0 before Cam James put Orono on the board when Kyle Searle fed him a nice breakaway pass. Searle managed to beat the Cougars goalie in the third with both Curt and Aaron Robinson assisting but Bobcaygeon was too much for the Leafs this night as they skated away with a 7-2 victory. Fenelon Falls last Friday The Markham Label team were on the road Friday taking on Fenelon Falls. The game was 30 minutes behind sched- ule due to ice repairs which resulted in the game being shortened to three - 10 minute periods. The Flyers opened scoring late in the first but Kyle Searle tied the game with Jeff Wright and Curt Robinson assisting. Tanner Millson put the Leafs up by 2-1lin the sec- ond as he scored from the slot on a nice feed from Wright. Matt Barnes also assisted on the goal. The game became a free-for-all after this as the ref- erees let everything go. A brawl against the boards saw two players from each team ejected--both clubs settled down to play hockey and finish the game. Fenelon Falls went on to tie the game at 2. Josh Brandt had an outstanding game in net for the Leafs. Home against Millbrook The Sunday home game had Markham Label pitted against the Millbrook Stars. The Leafs must have been tired as they put in a lackluster effort letting Millbrook skate away with a 3- 2 victory. Curt Robinson opened scoring for Orono with Mark McAlister and Jesse Price assisting. Millbrook responded by scoring three straight to put the Leafs down 3-1 going into' the third. Tanner Millson man- aged to draw the Leafs within one late in the third period as he banged home a rebound. Lee Allin and Aaron Robinson assisted. The Leafs pulled goal- tender Josh Brandt with 1:13 left in the game but couldn't get the equalizer. The Markham Label squad has an exhibition game in Port Hope on Monday, host their own 8-team tournament on Thursday and face the Fenelon Falls Flyers at home on Sunday. Aggregates take gamel1.of playoffs The minor Tykes had a full dance card this week. The Aggregates went down 2-0 in exhibition play against Newcastle #3 on March 13. March 14 the minor tykes putting forth a great effort skated to a 2-ali tie with Sports Exchange for their last regular season game of the year. Orono goals came from Nancy Burt assisted by Brian Knapp and from Garrett Klompmaker assisted by Jordan Macdonnell. March 15 was playoff day and Orono was ready--they came off the bench flying. Orono took an early first peri- od 2-0 lead. Sports Exchange managed to score 2 goals to even things up. But Dufferin Aggregate fans were able to voice their pleasure when Orono scored a late third peri- od goal to snatch the game! Jeremy Caruana opened the scoring assisted by Derek Snow. Kyle Barr scored num- ber two unassisted. Kyle Barr scored the gane winner with assistance from set-up men Garrett Klompmaker and Ryan Wood. Matt Puddicombe played strong in net this week. Mini Blades Competitors These Orono figure skaters recently competed and placed in a Can-Skate competition in Manvers. Back row: Kristen Blaker-3rd Brittany McDonnell-4th. Front row: Brianne Collier-2nd, Meghan Ernst-4th and Jennifer Perrin- 3rd. m Stor nuber three in a four-part short story series by Jim Mercer-- Junior A, Tier II Hockey Coach. The sentence had already been passed. I knew that I was in the wrong, yet it seemed so unfair. Maybe it was a thing of pride or self esteem, I don't know. I just had this strong urge to argue my point just one last time. The problem was I knew it would do absolutely no good... it wouldn't change a thing... it would only cause my companions to feel more heartache and to have to work that much harder. It was my fault. All due to my stubbornness, my frustration, my temper. That's what bothers me. I don't usually fall into these traps. I know better. Usually if I am involved in any type of confronta-' tion, I'm the one who wins the war with emo- tion. Although this time, I lost my head. He just got under my skin. Couldn't anyone see that? Oh... they probably did, espe- cially the one it matters to most. As I sat down I was holding my head in shame. I could feel the tension in the air and throughout my body. Ail I could do was watch and hope. Hope that my team- mates could forgive me and compensate for my error. I was so sorry for what 1- had done and I felt terrible. If there was ever a worst time, this was it. With so much on the fine. It has happened before, but why me? Why now? Hey, maybe I can argue it. Make one last plea. Nah, it's too late. The man in black and white has made his decision. I'll just serve the penalty. 1 1 -1