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4 - Orftno Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 16, 2Q0Qi^-- Ops eliminated Midgets crush Tamworth in quarter final play The Orono Lumber Midgets travelled up Hwy 35 to Ops February 8 while enjoying, a two-games-to-one lead in their six-point series. Determined to keep the lid on the speedy Flames, Orono were flying from the opening face-off, taking a 1-0 lead only 25 seconds in. the Flames fought back tying it at one with time ticking down in the first. The Leafs jumped ahead with two quick goals early in the second. The Flames managed managed to draw within one early in the third, but their fate was sealed by three consecutive Leaf goals as the as the game wound down giving Orono a convincing 6-2 win. The Flames started the series off strongly then seemed to lose steam, but Leafs by contrast, appeared more confident and accomplished accomplished with each and every game, deservedly taking the series three games to one. Bob Witheridge lead the scoring for Orono with two goals and an assist, while singles singles went to Tyler Knight, Ryan Tresise, Jeff Thompson and Danny Tresise. Helpers went to Paul Landers, Jamie Parry, Derek Heerschop, Ryan Tresise, Jeff Thompson and Danny Tresise. Scott Poole turned in his usual solid performance performance in net. Advancing to the OMHA quarter finals, the Leafs hosted hosted their old nemesis, Tamworth on Sunday renewing renewing a rivalry dating back to their atom days. Once again the 1 .eafs started off strongly, going ahead by one early in the first. However, Tamworth quickly replied evening up the score. Orono responded by out-hitting and out-skating their guests, taking control of the game and a 4-1 lead to the dressing room during second period break. Both teams traded goals early in the third, however, defensive miscues allowed Tamworth to score two quick goals drawing within one with four minutes left. Orono wasn't about to let the momentum shift just like that, so, Ryan Leddy iced it on a nice feed from Bob Witheridge with less than one minute left. Leddy and Witheridge led the way with .two goals apiece while Jamie Parry and Jeff Thompson potted potted singles. Playmaker Ryan Tresise had three, while Rick Howe, Mike Knox, Leddy and Witheridge all added helpers. Adam Tollett helped set the tone of the game with several of his patented bone crunching crunching hits. Chris Burritt, who made his first start in three weeks had a solid outing, in net. ' Because Tamworth won the flip, Orono will play the next two games of this 6-point series on the road--this Saturday (February 19th) at 7:30 and again Tuesday, (February 22) at 8 p.m. Game 4 if necessary, will be played at home Friday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. and, if necessary game 5 will be Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 in Tamworth. If a final game is required, game 6 will be played Sunday, February 27 at 6 p.m. in Orono. Good Luck Midgets! Allin's Orchard peewees oust Ops Orono Arena was filled to capacity last Friday night wheç Allin's Orchard peewees peewees met the Ops Flames head on-- their backs were against the wall needing a win to move into quarter final play. The 'Applemen ' came out flying--ousting Ops was. the only one thing on their minds. The game was a close, tense affair featuring end-to-end play. A scoreless first period was a good indication that it would be up to the goalies to determine determine the game's winner. Much to the delight of the fans, Orono opened the scoring first at 7:27 of the second period. period. Andy Bangay and goalie Kevin Martin maneuvered the puck up the ice setting up Kyle Cox who put it away. However, Orono's lead was short lived as Ops tied it at 6:11. The game remained tied into the third period, still anyone's game to win until Kyle Cox came through for Allin's with his second second goal of the night on an assist from Kyle Allin with what would be the game winner. winner. With 1:22 left in the game Orono took a penalty. Determined to secure a win, Leaf blue-liners--J.T. Beecroft, Kevin Ladoucer, Evan Moore and Chris Moffat kept Ops off the scoreboard while killing the penalty. Ops was unable to pull their goalie. This win moves Allin's Orchard into the quarter-final round of OMHA playoffs against Tamworth. Clear up your calendar this weekend folks, game one takes place in Orono Friday night (February 17) at 9:00 p.m. where they will flip for home game advantage. Game two is slated for Sunday afternoon in Tamworth at 3:30 p.m. Apple Blossoms knocks off Kedron The Apple Blossom Shop played an exhibition, game against Kedron #1, one of the top teams from Oshawa. Orono defeated the Oshavya team by a score of 6-5. Heather Maitland opened up the scoring on an assist from Emma Lunn and Lucas Leech. The second goal# by Paul Bridger was assisted by Johnathon Picco. Dustin Armstrong scored the third goal on an assist by Paul Bridger, and ■ the fourth was scored ' by Lucas Leech, assisted by' Heather Maitland and Emma Lunn. An individual individual ruSh by Greg Howe resulted resulted in goal number five,assist ed by the blossom's goalie, Alex Hart. ,The final goal of the game came from the stick of defenceman Paul Bridger. Saturday afternoon the Atoms were beaten 5r2 by Liberty Dental Clinic. The blossoms started off strong with two goals in the first period; one by Daniel Hodgson, the other by Johnathon Pico. The assists went to Johnathon Picco. SPORTS Sports Editor Rosey Bateman Allan McKenzie, former OFSC member, accepts the OUA Award for Figure Skating last weekend at Queen's University. Ailon McKenzie _ *- wins top OUA skating award Allan McKenzie, a absolutely surprised by the twenty-two year old archi- announcement and felt it tectural student at Waterloo was a nice way to end her University, was awarded last year of figure skating top honours at the Ontario competition. University Athletics Figure Ailan finished 2nd in Skating finals hosted by Senior Similar Dance and Queen's University,. King- Open Solo Dance and 3rd ston February 12 & 13. in Senior 'A' Singles in the This award is presented finals competing against annually to a nominated students from ten other uni- senior student most etfem- versifies inclùding McGill, plifying high academic U of T, ' York, Ryerson, standards and athletic Guelph, Brock, Wilfred achievements in figure Laurier, Western, Waterloo skating and is voted on by and Queen's, the coaches at the annual Ailan leaves today for meeting. her co-op placement at The modest, 22 year-old Gensler an architectural daughter of Ian and Gail firm in New York City and McKenzie who was born will graduate in the year and raised in Orono,. was 2002. , Stuff's Pharmacy novices break the Scotiabank In CRHL house league action Sunday, Stutt's Pharmacy novices broke the bank by defeating Scotiabank 4-3 in a close contest back on , February 6th. Orono's Noel Snow cashed in first on an offering from Harley McColl.. The Bankers' replied by scoring two and taking the lead to end the first period. ' Things got worse in the second when Scotiabank padded their lead going ahead 3-1. However, Stutt's weren't about to roll over. Noel Snow, again made his presence felt firing one home with Zackary Flood assisting. Tyler Elson tied the game at 3 with a solo shot to end the second. Cody Dulbecco was the hero scoring the game winner--apd winner--apd his first of the season season from Josh McGill giving Stutt's a well-earned 4-3 victory. victory.