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i I THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, SEPTEMBER 19,2001 PAGE 17 Gens open with 4-2 win over St. Mike's BY BRIAN LEGREE Staff Editor OSIIAWA - Things couldn't have gone much better for the Oshawa Generals Generals in their Ontario Hockey League opener. Not only did a decent- sized crowd of 2,960 show up at the Civic Auditorium, but the Generals scored on their first two shots and took advantage of an understaffed St. Michael's Majors team to score a 4-2 win Sunday. "You're looking at a team that I think is probably the best team in the (Eastern) Conference," said Oshawa coach and general manager George Burnett, referring to the Majors. "We understand they're shorthanded, but we play them four times and that's a win for us and we weren't able to beat them last year. (But) I'm not as concerned about anyone elsc's lineup as I am with us getting the job done." St. Mike's played without their top two netminders, Peter Budaj (Colorado) and Andy Chiodo (New York Islanders), Islanders), along with defencemen defencemen Mark Popovic (Anaheim), (Anaheim), Drew Fata (Pittsburgh) (Pittsburgh) and forward Darryl Boolland (Colorado), who arc at NHL training camps. Still, the Generals have to be pleased to win their first game of the season, given the club went nine games without without a victory at the start of last season. "I think last year is last year," says Burnett, who has talked openly about his team's need to get off to a fast start this season. "We believe believe we're better, whether it's an ugly win or however we term it, it is a win and it's fun to come to practice knowing we've got a win behind behind us. It's a good start anyway anyway we look at it." Chris Minard, Scott Rozcndal, Mike Rice and Jamie Johnson scored for the Generals. The Generals now play seven of their next nine games on the road, including games Friday in Sault Ste. Marie and Sunday in Sud- buiy. Oshawa plays in Ottawa Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 28 before before returning to the Civic on Sunday, Sept. 30 (6:35 p.m.) to face Sudbury. GENERALLY SPEAKING: SPEAKING: St. Mike's top two picks are from Durham Region Region - Ryan Rorabcck (Oshawa) (Oshawa) and Tyson Gimblett (Orono)...Former Bow- manville Eagle, Tyler Cook, is an overage defenceman with St. Mike's. JASON LIEBREGTS/ Statesman photo John Kozoriz (17) takes out a St. Mike's players during during Oshawa-s 4-2 win on Sunday night. We Now Store Photos on CDs! 8" 24 or 36 Exposure for only Ready in ONE HOUR or Next Day! (picture processing is extra) #â ICanica LINE PHOTO 1300 KING ST. E. KINGSWAY VILLAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL Ind ^Saturday, Sept. 22 & Sunday, Sept. 23 10:00 am to 5:30 pm • Grape Stomping • Wagon Rides < Vineyard, Orchard & Winery Tours • Sampling, Apples, Grapes •Entertainment 'No Charge Come celebrate the Harvest at Ocala! 9711 Iigh Point Road, RR#2 Port Perry 905-985-9924 Season of perfection COURTICE - The Rotostatic major squirt soccer team completed completed the regular season uncle- : feated, compiling a record of ' 13-0. Team members include, front row, from left: Matthew Carson, Dustin Harris, Brendan Mossing, Kaitlyn Sproule, Kris Peters; middle row: Michael Peelers, 1 Rachael Fowler, Josh Hesse, Spenser Kristensen, Emily Wrigglesworth, Nichole- ! net Weber; back row: Ron Wrig- i gleswoth (coach), Terry Carson ( asst, coach). Absent was Sascha Pennell. Buy MIKE now and get your choice of Free Evenings and Weekends or Free Direct Connect! jbsL FAX j GAME RESULTS TO THE Sports Desk 905- 623- 6161 Clarington Board Of Trade Scarecrow Festival «TSaST , «UAC AAIIIMH ares^d/trthe «heme- x LIVE ^ ENTERTAINMENT SNACKS & rBEVERAGES> HOE DOWN Sunday, September 23rd 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Rotary Park in Bowmanville Participating businesses are invited to bring their scarecrow to this event. For pictures of participating scarecrows go to iifww.claringtonboardoftrade.com MILLS APPLIANCES 125 King St. « Bowmanville 905-697-1240 Best Price Guarantee Wide Selection Qmayiag BCatBUENN-AIR Fast Delivery * Ma a |cChef ' Now Stocking Used! Don r t pass us by! Be sure to visit our fabulous scarecrows Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic 2826 King St. E., Bowmanville (Just East of the Zoo) 905-623-4431 Our flowers aren't the only thing in bloom. Come & see our spectacular Scarecrow! at m i^5H owers This "Under New Management" 46 King St. E. Newcastle 905-987-1500 r F FAYMfNI o TLTotloiii*