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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, April 6,1994 Corner or Courtice Rd. ai Sales and Servicing v 2 f Salesperson of the week J j ? s V jp . . Harold Michelson Eagles Advance to Semi-Finals CONGRATULATIONS! -- Can't help but mention the dramatic comeback the Bowmanvillc Eagles pulled off Easter weekend over the defending Ontario champions from Napanee. Trailing three games to two, Bowmanville won on home ice Friday by a 5-4 score to force game seven in Napanee on Sunday. And in that game, Bowmanville advanced to the semi-finals against either Orangeville or Rockton with a 5-2 victory. Unfortunately, a weekend getaway planned months in advance kept us away from both games, which is rather unfortunate after being forced to sit through some of the games against Bobcaygeon earlier in the year. We hear that the Recreation Complex was packed for the matinee game on Friday afternoon, with the numbers reaching near capacity. We also hear that the capacity number has fluctuated a little bit, allowing all of the fans to get into the arena to watch the game. That has certainly been appreciated by all concerned. 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT -- A few registration forms have already begun to filter in for our 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. This past week was especially busy, with a number of phone calls coming in to the office to inquire about the tournament Don't forget the deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 20, which is only two weeks away. BASEBALL DRAW CLOSING -- This is the final week that kids between the ages of 7 and 14 can enter the free draw for a week of instruction at the Academy Baseball School. There has been a great response thus far, with a number of entries submitted by area kids hoping to win one of two prizes. The draw will be made next Wednesday afternoon, with a picture of the winners being published one week later. ORONO SKATING CARNIVAL -- The Orono Figure Skating Club will bring their season to a close this Saturday when they present their annual carnival entitled, "Orono Figure Skating Club Goes to the Movies." The club will be featuring their many fine skaters in solo and group numbers. A special feature will be a dance pair from Ajax, and precision teams from Peterborough. The carnival is Saturday, with a matinee show at 1:30 p.m., and an evening show at 7:00 p.m. We'll see you there! ■ •■■■■•••'••a ONTARIO SENIOR GAMES -- Entry forms are available for those athletes who wish to compete in the Durham Ontario Senior Games, which are open to adults over the age of 55. There are 12 games and sports to choose from. The games run from April through to June. Entry forms can be picked up at seniors and community centres. For more information, contact Gord Dodds at 728-5322. aaaaaaaaaaaa INTERESTING BATTLE -- There will be an interesting game of hockey taking place this afternoon at the Recreation Complex. The students of Courtice Secondary School will be playing the teachers in an exhibition game. It will give the students a chance to get back at the teachers for any marks they feel they were shortchanged on during the school year. But, the students should keep in mind that classes resume as usual on Thursday, and teachers do have good memories. by Ted Denny Cowan Pontiac-Buick Thinking of buying a used car? One consideration is where to buy it. The chances of finding a good dependable used car arc much better at a new car dealership dealership than at the average used car lot. The reason for this is that the new car dealers' main source of inventory are from the trades they take on their new car, sales. If a new car dealer takes a car on trade that doesn't measure up to the standards they set, they will send the vehicle to an auto auction to be sold. When it comes to financing, you will find the new car dealer has a business office to help you finance your purchase at the best possible interest rate. They can also advise you on the various extended warranty plans available, available, and the one best suited to your needs. Another advantage to buying buying from a dealership is their complete service facilities. This assures that the used car you purchased from them has been carefully gone over by their factory factory trained technicians and is in excellent running condition. Finally - reputation is very important to both the dealership and the car manufacturer. So you can buy with confidence, the new car dealer will stand behind the car you purchase. For more information I can be reached at Cowan Pontiac- Buick 905-623-3396. a Academy Baseball School - 2 Winners Ages 7-14 Years - Choice of week of: July 18 - 22 August 8 -12; August 15 -19 Draw to be made Wednesday, April 13 I How many times have the Toronto Blue Jays won the World j Series? I You may enter the contest as often as you wish, but only original 1 copies of the entry form will be accepted. No photo copies or facsimiles, please. Send to: The Canadian Statesman Office 62 King St. W. Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K9 Answer: Name: Age: I I 1 Address: ! Phone Number: by Brad Kelly The last time a junior hockey game was played in Bowmanville during the month of April was 'way back in 1985. Bowmanville, holding a 3-2 lead in games over Midland in the All- Ontario semi-finals, dropped game six in Midland, and were forced to play a seventh game in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. They lost that game by a 5-1 score. Previous to that, only one year earlier, Bowmanville marched through to the semi-finals, only to lose game seven, again on home ice, to Penetanguishene. It's a pattern that this year's team will desperately try to avoid as they head into the All-Ontario semifinals. semifinals. Trailing three games to two to the defending provincial champions from Napanee, Bowmanville pulled off a pair of victories over the Easter weekend, including a 5-2 win in game seven in Napanee on Sunday, to move one step closer to a berth in the Ontario finals. Dramatic Comeback Eliminates Napanee In Game Seven Bowmanville is now awaiting word on an opponent for the semifinals. semifinals. Orangeville currently holds a three-games-to-two lead over Rock- ton. Game six was played last night (Tuesday) in Orangeville, while game seven, if necessary, would be played tonight. It's expected that there will be a game here in Bowmanville on Sunday, Sunday, either a matinee encounter which proved to be popular last Friday, Friday, or the regular evening start', time of 7:30 p.m. The other semi-final will involve Belle River and Mount Forest. Belle River eliminated Woodstock in six games in the quarter-finals, while Mount Forest needed the same number number of games to get past Stayner. Bowmanville's seventh-game win over Napanee was their second in a row during this playoff run. After After falling behind Port Perry three games to one in the Central League final, Bowmanville rallied with three straight victories for their second second league title in a row. "They seem to get overconfident as a series goes along," said manager manager Mike Laing about the pattern that is developing through these playoffs. "The oilier team senses it (the overconfidence), gets the jump on us, and then we end up having to come back on them." Despite having to play game seven seven in Napanee, it was Bowmanvillc who got the jump, tallying three times in the first period and once more in the second for a 4-0 lead. Dave Stockton scored twice for Bowmanville, while Jeremie Pate, Curtis Hodgins and Gary Armstrong had one apiece. The fact the series was even extended extended to a seventh game came as a surprise after the opening two games of the series. Bowmanville dominated both games, and looked to be headed for a series sweep. "I think we took them for granted. granted. We left the door open and Napanee Napanee saw that we are not invincible," invincible," said Laing. Napanee pulled off wins in the next three games, and had Bowmanville Bowmanville on the verge of elimination on Friday afternoon in game six. But a spirited effort in front of a capacity crowd at the Recreation Complex gave Bowmanville a 54 victory, forcing Sunday's deciding game. The time off between the series will be a benefit to Bowmanville, who are nursing a number of nagging nagging injuries. The most serious of those are to Curtis Hodgins and Eric Warner. Should Rockton stage a comeback comeback in their scries with Orangeville and win the series, it would set up an interesting scenario in the semis against Bowmanville. The ice at their home arena has already been taken out, forcing them to play their home games in Dundas. That would be a homecoming of sorts for Bowmanville coach Mark Watson, who spent a number of years coaching Dundas in the Niagara Niagara District League. Road to the All-Ontario Finals Bowmanville Woodstock Bowmanville Bowmanville Belle River Belle River 4-3 4-2 Napanee Belle River Orangeville Stavner Orangeville Mount Forest leads 3-2 Mount Forest 4-2 Rockton Mount Forest Changes are being proposed to the Central Ontario League Jr. C schedule for the 1994-95 regular season. In a move that has been discussed for some time, the Central League and Eastern League are expected to engage in an interlocking schedule for next season. A meeting is planned between the two leagues later this month to finalize details of the proposal. The plan would call for teams in the Central League to play a 34-game schedule, which is an increase of four over this year. Twenty of those games would be played against the five other teams in the Central League, while the remaining 14 would be played in a home-and-home format with the seven teams that comprise the Eastern It is hoped the move will increase interest in both leagues, as attendance in recent years has continued to dwindle. The seven-team Eastern League is comprised of Napanee, Picton, Ernestown, Campbellford, Trenton, North Frontenac, and Madoc. Hooper's Continues Playoff Games Face Mr. Sub and Computer Learning Bowmanville arena was the site of the fourth playoff round between Hooper's Trophies and Mr. Sub. Hooper's hopes were high in the first period when a strong effort all- around resulted in only one goal for Mr. Sub. The second period saw Mr. Sub scoring once, again with no response response from Hooper's Trophies. A flurry of activity late in the third period kept the fans on the edge of their seats. A Hooper's goal cut Sub's lead in half with five minutes minutes left in the game. The goal belonged belonged to Andrew Laton, with the assist going to Brian Tamblyn. Mr. Sub responded minutes later with what appeared to be an insurance goal, only to face yet another rush and goal from Hooper's Brian Tamblyn, Tamblyn, from Steve Laflamme and Andrew Andrew Laton. In a push to tie the game, Hooper's Hooper's pulled their goalie but were unable unable to come up with the equalizer. Mr. Sub took advantage of the empty empty net to score a final goal with only five seconds remaining. Final score: Mr. Sub 4, Hoopers 2. Saturday evening, April 2, Hooper's Hooper's met Computer Learning at Bowmanville Arena in the fifth game of the round robin playoffs. From the moment the buzzer sounded, Hooper's went to the ice with winning in mind. The first period remained scoreless. scoreless. In the second, Hooper's went to work, scoring four quick goals, and adding three more in the third. The point-getters for Hooper's were Andrew Laton (2g, 3a), Brian Tamblyn (2g), Nolan Dower (2g, la), Clint Hawkshaw (lg), Clayton Sorensen (2a), Steve LaFlamme (la), Ian Cuthbertson (la), Steve Bosgraaf (la), Jason Renie (2a). Computer Learning replied with two in the third for a final score of Hooper's 7, Computer Learning 2. Good individual and team efforts from the players reflect their determination determination to advance further in the playoffs.. SAVE :$ 50 00 on deductible of most windshield [j insurance claims plus... ! Free ! Gas Bar-B-Que ! 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