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Plumbers upset Ops The Russ Major Novice Rep. Team conquered the OPS tournament Dec. 2nd weekend and came home as the Division A champs. Saturday, the Leafs took on an Oshawa Club and dominated dominated play winning 14-0. The team was flying, barrelling barrelling goals past the Oshawa goaltender. The Orono squad all had a chance to tally on the scoreboard contributing with a goal or an assist. In their second match on Saturday, the Orono Leafs narrowly edged out the OPS Flames defeating them by a score of 2-1. Goal scorers for the Leafs were Garrett Klompmaker and Spencer Cole who scored club to the finals on the following following day. On Sunday, Orono was fit for action. They skated to victory defeating the OPS flames 8-2 to capture the Novice championship. Goal getters for Orono were Jesse Desourdy and Christopher Lunn with two each, Tyler Armstrong, Jeremy Caruana, Garrett Klompmaker and Spencer Cole added singles. Goaltenders Tyler Webster and Alanna Ticknor played three solid games for the Leafs keeping them in contention contention for the title. Jesse Desourdy was named MVP, a deserving award for playing well and strong throughout the tournament. Congratulations to All! with only minutes remaining. Orono Lumber Leah The Orono Lumber Leafs are proving to be one of tire toughest teams to beat on home turf as thus far in the season they are unbeaten at home. This was the case Friday night, at home against Omemee. The visitors, noti- cably outmanned and seemingly seemingly outmatched, proved to be a tough task for the Orono boys. The Lumber Leafs, opened the scoring just 16 seconds into the game as Dan Cowx blasted a slapper into the top comer for a q[uick 1-0 lead. Mike Trotman and Matt Reid drew assists. However, it was a lead which was short-lived. Omemee stormed back and tied the game with a couple of minutes remaining in the first frame. The next period was a back and forth battle as none, of the bounces seemed to be ' going in Orono's favor. The- two teams ended two periods of play tied at one apiece. It looked as though Orono would have to scratch and claw to • win this one. However, that was not the case. Orono blew the doors off their opponents in the , third as the offense erupted for six goals. Sniper Adam Toilet scored his first of the season to start the ball rolling, assisted by Ricky Howe. Minutes later, Derek Heerschop, just back from the DL, showed no signs of rust as he roofed a wrist shot to give his team a two goal cushion. Assist to Ricky Howe. Scott Wood fired Orono's third goal of the period off a great feed by J . P. Pisani and Paul Garisto. The next three goals went to sniper Jeff Thompson . The first came off a great three-way passing play involving his line-mates Matt Reid and Mike Trotman. The second came off a breakaway breakaway pass from Aaron Robinson "Thomper" completed completed the "trick" that same shift, roofing one from the comer to make it 7-1 for the Leafs and sealing the victory. Orono was supposed to play Sunday in Oakwood versus Mariposa but the game was called off after no referees showed up for the game. Euchre Results Wednesday Night . Euchre December 6, 1) Charlie Campbell - 96, 2) Clara Meuleman -92, 3) Helen Couroux - 86, 4) Dora MacDonald - 83, 5) Marion Sears - 82, Low) Jean O'Neill - 46 Draws: Jean O'Neill " Marie Couroux Ema B unton Rose Mann Joan Sutcliffe A special thank you for your generous donations to the food bank. Next Card Party: Wednesday, December 13 at 8 p.m ( Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December^, 2000 5 > Apple Blossom Shop Unhitch Hutton Transport Orono's Atoms played this past Saturday morning in Bowmanville. 'flic match up was against Hutton Transport. The Apple Blossom Shop played what was perhaps their best game so far this season. The whole team was on fire. Both the offensive and defensive squads played like never before. Tanner Johnston in net, seemed to know what his job description was before he went on the ice. That is two shut-outs under his belt »... great effort! Scoring for Orono midway into the third period, Ben McKelvie from the blue line left his mark and the goalie in wonder. Within minutes, Orono's Josh McGill made a nice move to get his shot away and add one more to the scoreboard. Tire final goal of the game came out of a flurry in front of the net. Both Noel Snow and Derek Rocha were in on the play, passing to Mitchell Harding who sunk the puck. Final score was 3-0. Dufferin Aggregate keep game close The Orono Leafs made good use of home ice, Friday night. After finally getting a chance to play in front of their hometown fans, the Aggies did not disappoint their fans or the younger players and their parents who stuck around for the game. The game was fast paced wi th lots of good passes, hard checks and goals. The final score of 5-4 for the Hastings team was not a disappointment disappointment to anyone (except, maybe the players who have a tremendous amount of pride) because Hastings will be playing at the "A" level as they have five players returning returning from Junior hockey. The Aggies are classified as DD The Orono players clearly demonstrated that they could play at this level. Their main weakness was the occasional breakdown in the system during during short handed situations. Hastings, like any high level team, capitalized on almost every opportunity. It was also noted by Coach Witheridge that the gqaltend- ing was outstanding as the , forwards swarmed the crease on several occasions only to come up empty. He was also quick to point out the solid performance of his blue-line corp. continued on Pg 12 Alibi's Orthard Bantams have a tough weekend The scoring prowess of the Allin's Orchard Bantams, seems to have gone dry for the time being as they played 2 close, low scoring games on the weekend. Saturday night they traveled to the home of the Cannington Wings and were on their way to a 1-0 victory victory when Cannington scored with 26 seconds left in the Scoring Frenzy in Port Hope Country Café crunched a. Port Hope select team 10-0 on Sunday morning out east. Goalies Bryon Lott and Jason Hoyne combined for the shutout. The team came up with some great passing, particularly particularly qn 2 setups from Devin Robinson to Rob Kay, and both, plays produced goals. Orono outchanced Port Hope 18 to 3 and practically every played ended up on the score sheet. Thé good times continued Monday- 2 easy points for Orono when Ops opted out of the league and defaulted the game. game. Orono's goal came from Paul Richter, assisted by Andy Robinson at 6:48 of the second period. The boys had few chances during this game but the onps they did have were handled well by the Cannington net minder. Sunday, Dec. 10 they played host to the Mariposa Lightning. Two quick goals by the Lightning in the first period put the Leafs back on their heels and they found themselves down by three at the end of the second period. The team came alive in the third though and put on a great show of determination. At 10:19, Justin Szymczak, assisted by Tanner Millson and Paul Richter, got the team on the board. They kept pressing pressing and had many good opportunities opportunities with Curt Robinson bringing them one step closer with 2:46 remaining.The Leafs continued to work hard until the buzzer, but found themselves one goal short at the end of it all. * JUST MOVED! * NEW BABY 'BRIDE Call Sharia today! 983-8230 Welcome Wagon Since 1930 M.A SSAGE THERAPY Charlene Lewis, r.m.t. 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