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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 5,1994 By Brad Kelly Third Base Coach of the Toronto Blue Jays is Next I never realized the endless line of new career opportunities that open up for adults once they reach the stage in their lives when they enter into parenthood. For instance, this summer, you can find me flashing a series of hand signals while coaching third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. You see, that's what the line of communication has become between my wife Debbie and me since the arrival of our son, Ryan, last November. November. A series of hand motions, eye movements, and body English have replaced replaced the spoken word around our home. We communicate freely with each other without having to utter a sound. Anything to keep the kid from waking up. Thanks to the countless number of people who stopped both Debbie and me to comment on the column that appeared in the paper back in November November after the arrival of our first child. Your congratulations and favourable favourable comments were very much appreciated. As you can imagine, much has changed in our lives over the past eight weeks. For those curious as to Ryan's physical makeup, it's hard to tell just who he looks like. The best way to describe him is that he has his moth- .er's features, but his father's fixtures. So far, I have not failed as a father. My interest in the game of hockey has been passed on to my son. Although, I am skeptical of the choice he has made as his favourite player. It's Mike Foligno. Every night, from about seven o'clock on, Ryan imitates his favourite player by pulling his knees up to his stomach and flailing his arms madly in the air, much the same way Foligno did after scoring a goal while a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. My wife says it's just gas. Not so. In only eight weeks' time, Ryan has learned a rather unconventional, unconventional, yet effective means of releasing any gas that has built up in his system. Thankfully, it's odorless. We are expecting that his first words won't be "mom" or "dad" but rather, "pull my finger." He is now also at the stage in his young life where the smell of a nice clean shirt seems to make him nauseous. It has yet to fail, that once he gets a whiff of the shoulder of a clean shirt, he invariably wants to spit up all over it. On the positive side, he doesn't yet spew like a shaken bottle of champagne champagne on New Year's Eve. That, say many, is one of the things we have to look forward to. Despite the drawbacks mentioned above - did I mention how I now feel how overrated a good night's sleep is? - life hasn't got to the point of resembling the predicament of A1 Bundy on the comedy show Married with Children. I will concur with the theory that if men had babies, every family would have only one child. I now realize why that is true. It has nothing to do with the changes in physical makeup and pain that women go through during pregnancy and in the delivery room. Through the whole experience, I don't believe that women have the level of patience or understanding that men do to tolerate the many mood swings and changes in personality that one's spouse goes through during the weeks leading up to and following the birth of a child. Only a man could put rip with such changes in a relationship. I'll get off the hook by asking to please excuse me while I surgically remove my tongue, which is firmly planted in my cheek. 'A' Championship Title For Pizza Pizza Atoms On December 28, the Pizza Pizza Atoms drove to Douro to compete in a day-long Christmas tourney. All year long the coaching staff have been stressing hard work, team play and positive mental attitude. On December 28, the real Pizza Pizza Atoms rolled into Duoro and played three stellar matches. To point out one player for special attention is difficult when all players worked so very hard. However, it is very hard not to mention Robb Milford's Milford's 11 goals in three games. Mike Distefano was asked to do the impossible in games two and three. Kyle Large, after a strong game in our first match against Brighton, became very ill. Mike quickly volunteered volunteered to fill in, and after a quick dressing room goaltcnding lesson, Mike hit the ice. The team, perhaps sensing Mike's tough assignment, dug in and played a strong defensive zone game, Mike skated off the ice with a well-earned 6-2 win. The 'A' Championship match saw Ennismore key on Robb Milford. After After Robb's magnificent 10-goal performance performance in the previous two matches, matches, nothing else could be expected. Milford displayed his usual burning burning competitiveness, but was constantly constantly shadowed. Robb merely switched to a solid defensive role, still managing managing one goal. What Ennismore didn't count on was Distefano and the other 12 boys. The boys easily rolled over Ennismore 5-1, highlighted by a strong, two-goal performance by Anthony Weaver, and a standout defensive game by Thomas Pohjolaincn. Again, a tip of the hat to the 'A' champion Pizza Pizza Atoms, and good luck in the second half of the year. Goodyear Eagles Humiliate Bobcaygeon When one team scores more goals than their opponents get shots on net, a lopsided score is inevitable. inevitable. In the case of the Jr. C league game between Bowmanville and Bobcaygeon on Sunday night, the end result was more than lopsided. Bowmanville humiliated Bobcaygeon. Bobcaygeon. by running up a 13-1 victory- victory- The game was not only an embarrassment embarrassment to Bobcaygeon, but to the entire league. Consider that: a) Bobcaygeon brought only nine players to the game. A glance at the league records of the two teams - Bobcaygeon had four wins entering the game while Bowmanville had 16 - was a good indication of what the final result was going to be. b) The busiest place at the Recreation Recreation Complex (aside from the end of the ice where Bobcaygeon goalie Mike Burchell was defending) was the parking lot at the end of the second second period. With an 11-0 lead, a steady stream, of headlights made their way out onto Highway Two. c) With an 11-0 lead, coach Mark Watson instructed Todd Cannings, Curtis Hodgins and Brad Robinson to remove their equipment at the conclusion of the second period. He didn't want to risk injury to his top line. d) To speed up the game, the two linesman waved off icings to keep the clock tunning. On the positive side, it was another another two points for Bowmanville, helping them to maintain their lead atop the Central League standings. Scan Brown and Pete Young had two goals, with singles going to Geoff Geoff Fleming, Scott Pollard, Brad Robinson, Todd Cannings, Gary Armstrong, Ryan Becker, Curtis Hodgins, Jeff Murphy, Jercmie Pate. The victory improved Bowman- ville's record to 17-5-1, and was the team's eighth win in succession on home ice. After starting the season with only one win in their first five games, Bowmanville have now reeled off 16 wins and a tie in their past 18 games. Their only loss during during that streak was a 5-3 setback in Uxbridge on December 10. With only seven games remaining, remaining, they look to be in a great position position to secure home ice advantage throughout the playoffs. This also causes a dilemma for the hockey club. The first place team in the standings at the end of the regular season receives the privilege privilege of selecting their opponent in the first round of the playoffs. For Bowmanville, that could mean selecting Bobcaygeon. Some lineup shuffling is currently currently underway as the team begins preparations for what they hope will be a successful run at a league championship. Marvin Robillard, who collected 25 points in 20 games for Bowmanville Bowmanville last year, is expected to return to the team. Also, another scoring forward is close to signing. To make room on the roster, Scott Pollard and Bill Read have been sent down to the Juvenile Toros. Toros. THE SCOOP -- The referee for Sunday night's game, Bob Bell, was a replacement official during the NHL strike. The linesman, Mike Collinson, played "all of his minor hockey in Newcastle, and still resides resides thcre...Scoring in Thursday's 10-7 win in Port Perry were Gary Armstrong and Dave Stockton with two apiece, while Brad Robinson, • Drew Allenby, Matt Cardwell, Curtis Curtis Hodgins, Geoff Fleming, and Jeff Murphy had singles. Bowmanville had one shorthanded and six power play goals in the penalty-filled affair. affair. ■ BHSp Bowmanville Eagle forward Dave Stockton (#5) slides a shot just Burchell during their Junior C league game on Sunday night, past the outside comer of the net and past Bobcaygeon goalie Mike manville embarrassed Bobcaygeon, scoring a 13-1 victory. Bow- 1 July •Nimrod Major, of St. Stephen's High School, places fifth in the midget midget boys' high jump event at the OF- SAA track and field championships held in Oshawa. •Bowmanville Eagles' head coach, Wayne Marchaient, departs from the team after winning the Genual Ontario league championship. championship. Bowmanville hires new head coach, Mark Watson. •Jim Shaw, of Newcastle, sets a record" in the shotput at the Ontario Regional games for ihe physically disabled. He also places second in the 100m. •Durham Athletics fastball team wins the bronze medal at the Provincial Provincial Qualifying Tournament, securing securing a berth at the Ontario Championships. Championships. August •Three area athletes will be competing competing at the Canada Summer Games in Kamloops, British Columbia. Columbia. They are: Patty Cucinato of Courtice in women's softball, and Dustin and Daryl Reid in volleyball. •Jim Shaw set yet another record, this lime a world record in the dis- SCOREBOARD Central Ontario Jr. C Bowmanville Non-Contact League (as of January 3) Team W L T Pts. Team W L T Pts. Burke Division Bowmanville 17 5 1 35 Beasties 11 2 0 22 Uxbridge 15 7 2 32 D. Base 6 4 3 15 Port Perry 13 8 2 28 Hanc's 5 5 3 13 Lakefield 9 12 1 21 A&D Truckshop 5 6 2 12 Little Britain 7 13 2 17 Oliver Division Bobcaygeon 4 20 0 8 Hooper's Trophy 7 5 1 15 (Teams get one point for an overtime loss) Mosport 4 6 3 11 Dutchman 4 7 2 10 Bowmanvillc's Wee kly Results Cdn. Home Therapy 1 10 2 4 Dec. 30 - Bowmanville 10 Port Perry 7 Shackelton Division Jan. 2 -- Bowmanville 13 Bobcaygeon 1 Preston 10 1 2 22 Blues 7 5 1 15 Upcoming Home Games Hawks 6 6 1 13 Sun., Jan. 9 -- Lakefield Chiefs, 7:30 p.m. Pattern 1 12 0 2 Sun., Jan. 23 -- Bobcaygeon Bullets, 7:30 p.m. Weekend Results Tues., Jan. 25 - Port Perry MoJacks, 7:30 p.m. D. Base 4 A&D Truckshop 3 Mosport 3 Cdn. Home Therapy 2 League Scoring Statistics King St. Bar & Grill 5 Hawks 3 Name Team G A Pts. Preston Movers 9 Pattern 1 Steve Brown Uxb. 21 18 39 Jason Underwood Uxb. 13 21 34 Newcastle Sunday Night League Jeff Adams L.B. 12 21 33 Team W L T Pts. Clair Cornish P.P. 18 14 32 Grufifies 9 2 1 19 Jason Condon Bob. 13 19 32 Lumber 7 3 2 16 A1 Mcdhurst Lake. 17 11 28 Blackhawks 7 4 1 15 Brad Robinson Bow. 12 16 28 Sharks 5 6 1 11 Shawn Parnell Lake. 15 9 24 Sit V Sip 3 8 1 7 Donny Watson Lake, 8 15 23 Tennant 1 9 2 4 Chris Longfiold Lake. 10 12 22 Sunday's Results Adrcw Hamilton Lake. 10 12 22 Gruffics 6 Sharks 3 Gary Armstrong Bow. 7 15 22 Sit 'n' Sip 9 Lumber 2 Blackhawks 8 Tennant 1 eus in England. He also won gold medals in shotput and javelin. •Six members of the Newcastle Aquatic Club travelled to the Division Division II Junior Nationals in Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta. The members were Toby Limebeer, Allison Eeuwes, Diane Jenkins, Lisa VonHatten, Mackenzie Hudgin and Jenny Ellis. •Becky and Marg Moynes, of Bowmanville, are among the winners winners of the National Fastball title when their Oshawa Double B midget midget girls' team captures the championship championship in Winnipeg. •Go-kart racer Scot MacKenzie finishes third at the Canadian Championships Championships in Shannonville. •Bowmanville resident Craig de- Blois leaves to play professional hockey in England. September •Mark Tranter made the varsity baseball team at Howard Junior College College in Texas. He was the first Canadian Canadian to ever make the team. •Orono rugby player Mike McKclvie, a member of the undcr- 17 Ontario team, won a gold medal at the Canadian Eastern Championships Championships in New Brunswick. •Kendal Eagles were beaten in the All Ontario D' championships in the semi-finals by Tillsonburg. The tournament was held in Kendal. •Ken Cornelius conquered the Penticton Ironman for die second year in a row, bettering his previous year's time by 31 minutes. •Paul Murdoch cams two silver medals at a Grand Prix karate event in his effort to make the provincial team. •Ron Farrow, of Ncwtonville, won the World Master Moose Calling Calling Championship. •Cameron Eslcr, of Orono, made the Trent University soccer team as the backup goaltcndcr. October •Keith Varley won a bronze medal medal in the 50 metres at the Ontario Special Olympics Summer Games. •The Bowmanville Senior Public School junior girls' soccer team wins the area title beating M.J. Hobbs 3-1 in the final. November •Richard Fischer is named to the OUAA All-Star team at defensive end as a member of the University of Toronto Blues. Later in the month, his team won the Vanicr Cup. •A charity hockey game was staged between the Bowmanville Townsports Oldtimcrs and the Itcch NHL All-Stars, featuring many past members of the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens. •Clarke High School cruised through St. Mary's to win the Kaw- artlia Senior Boys' Volleyball Championships. •Chris Hull, at Dordl College in Sioux City, Iowa, was named to the All District 15 All-Star soccer team. •The Clarke Senior Boys' Volleyball Volleyball team easily wins the COSSA title to advance to OFSAA, which was hosted by Clarke High School. Clarke was seeded number one heading into the event. December •Clarke won their second OFSAA. OFSAA. 'A' volleyball title in three years as they went undefeated in the tournament which was held at Clarke and Bowmanville. This was Lyn Lowry's final tournament as head coach of the senior boys' team. •The Bowmanville Midget Toros win their tournament for the first time in the history of the event. •Doug Brown was nominated as Canada's harness horse racing driver of the year. •Craig deBlois returned from England and was signed by Utica of the Colonial Hockey League. •Stephanie Cappuccitti placed second out of 47 competitors at a two-day Elite Canada competition in North York. •St. Stephen's won the high school hockey crown, defeating Clarke 4-0. The win avenged their two previous losses in the finals. •Five Bowmanville Eagles were named to the All-Star team. Brad Robinson, Todd Cannings, Barry Crawford, Craig Hilton, and Eric Warner will be playing in the game which will be held in Little Britain on January 8 of 1994. Overtime Victory for Snowden Electric From the initial tryouts of October 17th until December 28th, the Snowden Snowden Electric Bantam Selects have had, but a few highlights. The season was off to an uneventful start for the team. However that all changed this past weekend as the team finally put it together together to win the consolation championship championship at the Port Perry Bantam B Tournament. A 4-0 loss to Woodvillc set us on the consolation side and a 5-3 win over Bancroft, guaranteed this championship championship game. Scoring in this game were Bert Lclicvre (2), Richard Aa- sen, Paul Marchant and Paul Hollin- sworth. Assists went to Aascn (2), Lelièvre Lelièvre (2), Marchant, Ryan Pinglc and Matthew Black. Our final opponent would be Sunderland Sunderland and, by the middle of the first, period, they held a 2-0 lead. The Selects, Selects, though equal in every way to this team, just couldn't finish off their plays. Then about three minutes into the second period, Jamie Adams started the teams comeback on a great three way pass from Scott Finucan and Ryan Brannigan. Then with 3 minutes left in the second period, Lelievre tied the score set up by Matt Black. Black then put his team in front for the first time at the nine minute mark. This however was short lived when Sunderland Sunderland ties the game two minutes later. later. End to end action ensued to end the third period tied at 3 apiece. This produced a five-minute sudden sudden death period, with great action, and both teams' goalies making great saves. Special mention to Daryl Burke and John Marco Cannito for keeping the team alive, ■ The overtime period also ended in a tic. Next, was a three minute period with no goalies and only three players a side. The puck was dropped and again great action ensued, mostly in the neutral zone. (Any goal had to be scored from within the teams' blue- line), Suddenly Sunderland missed a loose puck which Bert Lclicvre picked up and raced down the ice to bring the championship home. Bert was the the game's MVP. Well done! A great team effort. 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