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! ( H a L] 22 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 2, 1988 Port Perry Star MoJacks, Bruins tune up for pl by John B. McClelland If Sunday afternoon's Junior game between the MoJacks and the - Bruins is any indication of things to come, fans in Port Perry and Ux- bridge likeiy will see some free- wheeling, wide open hockey when these two teams hook up in the open- ing round of the playoffs which get underway this Sunday, February 7 in Port Perry. The MoJacks came out on top of this playoff tune-up by a score of 8-6, although the Bruins made it respec- table with a couple of goals late in the third period. Rob Metcalfe staked the MoJacks . to a 1-0 lead midway through the first period when he fired a shot on the power play from about 20 feet out. But Bruin captain Todd Laroche tied the game a couple of minutes later, also on the power play. The MoJacks opened up'a 4-1 lead in the second period with some strong work around the Uxbridge cage. Rob Baker made it 2-1 when 'he flipped a puck over Joe Risk, and the MoJacks went ahead 3-1 at the 7:42 when Kevin Long got credit for a goal that banked in off a skate. -Craig Menzies upped it to 4-1 on the power play as he was allowed to fire home a puck from near the goal- mouth. Trevor Clark scored one for the Bruins late in the period to make the score 4-2. The Bruins came out quickly in the third period and tied the game at 4-4 on goals by Mike Richardson and Brad Evans before the MoJacks' went to work with four goals in the span of just over five minutes. John Harman fired a rebound up high at 6:57, then three minutes later Harman teamed with Chris Edmondson on a nifty passing play that sent Rob Baker in alone for an easy tap-in. Two minutes later, Dave Burnett shovelled a rebound over Joe Risk and then Rob St. Jules also put in a rebound to make the score 8-4 and put the MoJacks in control. But the Bruins came back at 16:48 as Paul Butterworth scored on the power play and with four seconds to play, Stu Holter made the final 8-6 when he drilled a shot to the corner of the net. ; This was a wide open game in which both teams took advantage of - penalties as the MoJacks scored three times on the power play and the Bruins picked up four goals while enjoying a man advantage. The MoJacks took 14 minors, while the Bruins took eight, and penalty killers Kevin Long, Dean Smethurst "and Greg Warriner hada busy time trying to shut down the Bruins. John Harman led the MoJack scoring with a goal and three assists and forward Rob Baker turned in another strong game with some dazzling moves around the Bruin net. He's going to give the Bruin net- minders a lot of trouble in the playoff series coming up. The two teams will play their final game of the regular schedule this Friday night (Feb. 5) in Uxbridge, then open a best of seven playoff on Sunday night (Feb. 7) at the Scugog Arena with face off at 7:30 P.M. In the other playoff series in the North Division of the Central Junior C Loop, first place Lakefield will play last place Madoc in the hopes a quick four-game series will give Eagles grab playoff win 7-4 The Port Perry Midget Eagles started off their OMHA round robin playoffs on the right foot by defeating the host Stouffville Club 74 in a lack lustre affair. Port Perry started impressively with aggressive fine «tiecking ear- ly in the game. Wit!; Stouffville a man short, the Eagies scored the prettiest goal of the night on the power-play with israd Menzies and Warren Geer setting up the first godl by feeding an uncovered Kevin Gibson in the slot who one-timed it home for the early lead. Clair Cor- nish pumped in a shot orf a set up from Todd Taylor and Paul Wylie to increase the lead to 2-0. Stouffville then tied the game at ICE FISHING HUT RENTALS LIVE BAIT & TACKLE Open 24 Hours Scugog Point 086-4454 2-2. Scoring on two consecutive power-plays. ' Port got the only marker in the se- cond period on Cornish's second goal of the night with assists going to Derek Fitzgerald and Taylor. The period was highlighted by good goaltending at both ends by Dan Bell and Brad Bricknell. Port Perry increased their lead to 3-2 on a rebound from his original shot by Menzies with Gibson helping out. Stouffville narrowed the gap to 4-3 on a bomb from the point, hul Port restored the two goal margin nineteen seconds later on Geer's blast with set up from Gibson and Wylie. With five minutes to go, Stouffville again climbed witinn a goal to make the score 5-4. With the play becoming quite scrambly Steve Connors intercepted an errant clearing pass and walked in alone to score an insurance marker. The final goal came on a gift as Taylor shot into an empty net with the Stouffville goalie on the hench for an'extra attacker. . The teams play should improve considerably in their next outing when they cut down on the bad penalties and play a stronger two way game for three periods. Next game is at home on Monday night at 7:30 against Cobourg. a bruised hand. Fountain should be them some breathing space to heal some injuries, and Lindsay and Lit- tle Britain will do battle. The winn- ing teams in these three series will then play a home and home round robin: Heading into the playoffs, the Mo- Jacks appear to be fairly healthy, except for goaltender Brian Tarleton who's been on the shelf for three weeks with a knee injury and defenseman Steve Fountain who has John Harman and Craig Menzies of the Port Perry MoJacks were involved in this goal-mouth action during Sunday's Junior. C game against Uxbridge Bruins at the Scugog Arena. The Mo- Jacks won this one 8-6 with Harman netting a goal and three assists. These two teams will 1 § back in uniform for Sunday's opener, bui 'turleton is still a ques- tion mark. The MoJacks and the Bruins have built an intense rivalry in Junior C 'competition over the past couple of seasons which peaked last spring when the teams hammered each other in a brutal six game series. Two of the games went into over- time and the Bruins finally won the series over a dog-tired and injury riddled MoJack squad. At Manvers Novice tournament Port Perry Novice Printing came out winners in the first game against Manvers. Manvers opened the scoring in the hrst period. P.P.P. came back hall way through the second period to he it up. A lovely goal by Jason Hopkins, assist to Chris Drury Manvers went ahead two minutes later PPP turned it on in the third period Danny Robinson scored fo fret up with the assist hy Derek Leeming They put in three more goals lor a hinal score of 5-2. Goals Bobby Cracknell one and Derek Leeming two. Bobby Cracknell getting two more assists. Jason Hopkins played a strong defensive game stopping several scoring chances with his persistant checking. In their second exciting game, P.P.P. came oul victorious again with a 3-2 win over the Oshawa Kingsview team. Danny Robison opened the scor- img, tor Port, assisted by Derek Leeming. The two other goals went to Bebby Cracknell and Jason Hopkins both unassisted. Jason Hopkins was strong again on defense Matt Bengel took out the man consistently on defense. Chris Janueson made some fine passes to help Ins teain to a win: Paul Shrigley made some awesome saves, especially a breakaway in the last nunute of play. . This led P.P.P. to the champion- ship game where they were deteated 4-2 but certainly not outplayed. Bobby Cracknell had many good chances but no luck. Port's goals went to Aaron Levy assisted by Troy Campbell and the other by Danny Robinson assisted by Derek Leeming. Mark Turnball made some good plays keeping the puck in Millbrook's end. Adam Jones missed some good chances. ayoff round finish up the regular schedule on Friday in Ux- bridge and then get down to serious business Sunday evening at the Scugog Arena for game one of their best of seven playoff series. If past games are any indication, this series should be a dandy. Face off Sunday is 7:30. ed i This season in regular league play, the MoJacks hold a slight edge in games as they have defeated the Bruins by scores of 8-6, 7-4 and 9-7. The Bruins have a 7-6 victory and one game ended in a 4-4 deadlock. The MoJacks have enjoyed a suc- cessful regular season (with one game to play) finishing in second place on the strength of 19 wins, six ties and six defeats. The team has lost just twice in the last dozen games. : Printers reach the finals The boys all played well as a team. A presentation of the Most Valuable Player was made to P.P.P.'s goalie. Paul Shrigley. It must have been a difficult decision with all of the hard work by all the players. Congratulations Paul! Thanks to Dave Jamieson and Bill Hopkins for all their time behind the bench! ; PORT PERRY WADO KAI KARATE CLUB Award winning Karate Club for all ages Economical and family rates Fun. Exercise. 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