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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MAY 8,2002 PAGE B3 Green Gaels don't get caught shorthanded in win HY BRAD KELLY Sta ff Writer COBOURG - Clarington Green Gaels coach Brad MacArthur admits that his Junior 13 lacrosse club hasn't spent a lot of time practising its penalty penalty killing. The Gloucester Griffins would beg to differ. The Green Gaels scored nine short- handed goals Saturday night in Cobourg to record an easy 20-5 win over Gloucester in an Ontario Lacrosse Association league game. Due to the unavailability of floor time at the Green Gaels' usual home at the Garnet 13. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville, the game was shifted to Cobourg. Based on the team's dominating performance, the Green Gaels might want to consider shifting sonic future home games cast. "They worked hard for it," said MacArthur, noting that Gloucester wasn't that weak of a team, it was more a case of his team executing in all BRAD MacARTHUR Pleased with his team \s 20-5 win over Gloucester. facets of the game. "It was just one of those nights when the ball" found its way into the back of the net. We finished off our chances." Ryan McMichael had a six-point night, scoring four times and adding a pair of assists to lead the Green Gaels, who were ahead 7-2 after the first period period and 14-4 after the second. The Green Gaels also got goals and assists from Nate Andres (2-3), Tyler Harris (3-1). James Hinkson (2-2), Jim Mumford (2-2), Darryl Jackson (1-2), James Barton (1-2) and Ryan Preston (l-l). Also contributing to the offence were Coady Berks (four assists), Kurds Kurds Wagar (three assists), Shane Sargent (two goals), Chris Stewart (two assists), assists), Colin Baker (one goal), Ryan Sallic (one goal) and an assist each for Dave Boatswain, Scott Theis, Mike Se- menuik and Mike Carroll. As for the abundance of shorthand- ed tallies, MacArthur said the team ran some plays in a practice for five or 10 minutes that proved effective in a game, adding lie wasn't "too concerned concerned with penalty killing at this point in the season." Based on the nine goals scored Sat urday against Gloucester, it's an area he may not be too concerned about any time soon. The win improves the Green Gaels' record to 2-1 on the season, pending the result of a home game played last night (Tuesday) against the Scarborough Scarborough Saints (after Statesman deadline). MacArthur said the biggest difference difference in the team's performance against Gloucester, compared to an earlier loss to Onondaga, was the realization that a championship can't be won this early in the season. "We arc not going to have the kind of game every night that is going to win a Founder's Cup and the players have to realize that. They just have to relax and play the way they can." The Green Gaels arc back in action on their home floor Friday night, hosting hosting St. Catharines Spartan at 8:30 p.m. smdjenoicE m / FAX your stories to the sports desk at 905- ■ 579- 1809 .installed! GET SMART!!! WE PAY YOUR DEDUCTIBLE PLUS ... DINNER FOR TWO AT i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 112 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE j j 905-623-0783 j Ï Some Restrictions Apply , Offer expires May 17/02 ! ■ §■ ,■■ ■■ !■ m ■■ ■■■■'■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ M ■■ ■! m Z 7* * wireless!) formerly Satellite Express A AUTO GLASS DW. of 3012276 Nova Scotia Limited 1800 Dundas St. E. 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