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z Burnett named coach of NHL Oilers Weeks of speculation ended last week when George Burnett was named head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Now, the 32 year old Port Perry native just wants to get on with the job of getting ready for training camp and the start of a new National Hockey League Season. "It's a wonderful feeling. I'm thrilled to get this opportunity," he d the Citizen in an interview from Edmonton the day after the announcement was For the last two seasons Burnett coached the Oilers AHL club in Cape Breton, and for the last several weeks there has been speculation in the media that Oiler president Glen Sather would select him to guide the NHL team. Burnett said his immediate task with the club will be to start to get to know the players in the four week until the Oilers open training camp September 4 in BanfT. Hel be looking to establish a good rapport with veterans such. as forward Shane Corson and netminder Bill Randford, showing confidence in their abilities, while at the same time working with what he called a "highly skilled group of younger players" which includes Jason Arnott and Steven Rice. He said the team has good speed and good skills up front, and this is one of the strengths he'll build his game plans around. And as the season progresses, he'll be concentrating on what he called "the little things, the fine details" of the game that allow a team to hang on to a tie on the road, or pull off a victory late in a contest. Burnett's rise to the top in coaching has been nothing short of mercurial. After playing minor hockey in this community and major Junior with the London Knight, he had an outstanding collegiate career while at' McGill University in Montreal. His first stint as a coach was as an assi with the Uxhrid, Bruins of the Central Junior C League. He then joined the Port ' Perry MoJacks of the same league for two seasons (1986-88) and skippered the team to its only berth in the all-Ontario finals. He then coached at the college level with Seneca, major Junior with Oshawa and had a couple of years with Niagara Falls Thunder before signing with the Oiler organization to handle the duties in Cape Breton. In his rookie season there, he guided the "junior" Oilers to a Calder Cup. Burnett said he began to look seriously at coaching as a career when he quit his job as a teacher at Port Perry High School. "I've been very fortunate to work (in coaching) with a lot of good people over the last few years," he said, adding "I don't think I burned any bridges, either." Murray Parliament, general manager for the Port Perry MoJacks and the man who signed Burnett to his first head coaching position, told the "Citizen "it's really a great thing for George and a great things for all hockey people in Port Perry to see him make it to the NHL. The community ought to be very proud of this accomplishment." Parliament said Burnett's strengths as a coach with the MoJacks and today are his ability to communicate with the players and "get their respect." "He is always so well organized, he has a game plan all the time, and always works Ringette season about to begin For those "couch-potatoes" who are looking for an alternative, R-1- N-G-E-T-T-E may be the activity you've been waiting for. It is a girls team sport played on ice filled with excitement, enthusiasm and fun, not just for the players, but for the whole fami ly. We invite and welcome all girls between the age of 5-15 to come out and join in the fun that many girls on the Port Perry teams from Port , Blackstock form. Players registered for the last three years should be receiving this form shortly. Early registration is a helpful tool in helping the executive in determine how many players, finalizing age groups, level of play, number of coaches, implementation of special programs and scheduling. J Although ice-time and overall operating costs have risen, the Ringette Association is pleased to Greenbank, Uxbridge, Prince Albert and Mount Albert are already having. Registration for the 94-95 season is set for the weekend of August 26; 27 and 28 at the Scugog Arena (watch for the times in the near future). There has been a significant increase in the number of players over the last few years and it is anticipated that this season will that for the forth year in a row registration fees will remain the same. This is made possible thanks, to loyal extremely hard no matter what level he's coaching at," said Parliament. Burnett said that at the press conference in Edmonton to announce his signing the issue of his age was raised by some a my age was any concern to Glen (Sather) he would not have hired me. The only ones concerned are the media," he said with a laugh. He signed a two year contract with the Oilers with an option for a third year. Burnett Your his wife Laurie, along with their four year old daughter and two year old son will be moving into a new home in Edmonton this week. Georgina Township was the winner in the first ever challenge between Scugog and Georgina house league Tyke baseball teams. Four teams from each community competed at the fair teams had 46.5 points to 33.5 for Scugog. In photo above grounds on Saturday. Ron Houle (second from right) accepts the Pineridge Sports trophy from Don Orr, Sean Gawley and Frank Fielding of the Scugog Baseball Association. Two of the four Scugog teams In the challenge were Aldon Transmissions and Fireplace Towne Centre. For Aldon, players are front from left Don Sherriffs, D'Arcy Stephens, Derrick Bond, Mike Shisko, Tony Boomsma, Derek Baker, Don Campbell, Matt Stokes, Matt Rolland, and Gord Baker, coach. in the back for the Fireplace squad from left Jason Behiing, Jesse Bennett, John Tiessen, Ryan Hockley, Plerce Jones, Mike Milligan, Cameron MacDonald, Jason Johansen, Brad Giannini, Joseph Schofield, Ricky Vanandel. Coaches at back are Rick Bennett and Paul Milligan. Not present head coach Trevor Jones. MoJack golf tournament attracts close to 100 Close to 100 golfers teed it up Sunday at Sunnybrae for the and successful fund raising functions. If your daughter is considering joining Ringette and you are not familiar with the equipment required there will be a used equipment sheet available at registration. This is a great opportunity to equip your child first ever hosted by the Port Perrv MoJacks Junior C hockey club. It was just a perfect day for golf, the course was in fine condition, and the day was capped off with a roast beef dinner and an awards ceremony. Using a best ball scramble format the low score of the day see the highest enrolment yet. with ' excellent out-grown Starting with the 94-95 season i at very r (12 under par) was turned in by Port Perry Ringltte will be prices. If you require assistance or the team of Grant Menzies, Todd ng an early regi formetion ask our regi M Ian Griffen and MoJack coach Chic Carnegie. After a bit of a slow start, this group really caught fire on the back nine. The low score with handicap was provided by the foursome of Walt Sandison, Trevor Till, Brian Till and Ivan Bacon. The closest to the pin competition on hole no. 6 was won by Todd Wilbur and the longest drive on hole no. 13 was by Mike McQuade. They both won a dozen golf balls. There was lots of interest in the putting competition, and it was finally won by John Gerber in a playoff with numerous other hopefuls. John pocketed a 1% bill for winning. The tournament was by team officials after the club was forced to cancel its slo-pitch event earlier this summer due to lack of teams. MoJack officials were more than pleased with the turn-out for the golf and said the tournament will become an annual affair.