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28 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 28 1988 Although the Port Perry Mo- Jacks have not played a hockey game since the first week in May, the team finally capped off the most successful season ever on Saturday night with the annual awards banquet. It was an evening for players, coaches, executive, family mem-: bers and friends to enjoy some fine memories of a season that took the MolJacks to the all- Ontario Junior C Hockey champi- onship series. Even though the MoJacks lost that final series four games to one to the Mooretown Flags, this past season was the most successful in 17-year history of Junior hockey in Port Perry. Head coach George Burneit noted that the team played 63 'games this winter and spring, in- " cluding 31 playoff matches, and the MoJacks ran up an overall record of 41 wins, 18 losses and four ties. George referred to the team as "20 exceptional young hockey players," and he told the large au- dience at the awards banquet in the Port Perry Legion Hall that way back last September he hoped the team would oo up a credible showing and' maybe win the league division over the Lakefield Chiefs, last year's all-Ontario PORT PERRY STAR champs. As Jr. C fans in this commu- nity well remember, the MoJacks did much more than that. They swept past Lakefield in four straight, then took the Central League crown for the first time ever in seven games against Well- ington (after being down 2-0). ~ Then it was on to Hanover for a rough series that ncarly touched off World War 3 at times, and the MolJacks prevailed, winning an emotional 7th and deciding game on home ice in front of the largest ever to witness a hockey game at the Scugog Arena. Coach Bumett said he was es- pecially proud of the way his players conducted themselves dur- ing that series with Hanover. As for Mooretown, he said he has no excuses, other than the fact there was little time to prepare for that series after the win over Han- over. : At the banquet Saturday night, Burnett introduced all members of the team individually, with nice comments for each of them. All players were presented with team photos and green windbreakers. After two seasons with the team, Burnett is moving on next winter to coach at Seneca College in Toronto. The team as yet, has not found a replacement. Young golfer at top of field in Jr. Optimist For the second year in a row, Jeff Parry has won the Central Ontario Optimist Junior World Golf Tournament. The 14-year old youth, com- peting as a Bantam, topped the field last Thursday with a fine 73, two over par at Golf Haven in Gilford, Ontario. Jeff, who lives on Scugog Is- land and is a member at Sunny- brae in Prince Albert, qualified for this event two weeks ago at Ked- ron in Oshawa. He represented the Oshawa Optimist Club. His fine 73 earned him the right to compete in the World Championship in San Diego. But Jeff won't be making the trip since tournament rules state that olfers in that event must be at east 15 Joust of age. Jeff has been playing golf ser- iously for the past six years and spends many hours each week on the course or the practise tee. He has a nine handicap at Sunnybrae, and this summer he is working at the newly opened driving range at Thunderbird near Ashburn. Well known area golf pro Gra- ham Gunn has worked with Jeff on his game over the past few years. Jeff is hoping to land him- self a golf scholarship in a few years time. ) This week, Jeff will be at- tempting to qualify for the Onta- rio Junior Championship. Com- peting at the Juvenile age group level (14-16) he has two qualify- ing rounds, one in Markham and the other at the National Course in Woodbridge. Congratulations to this fine young golfer for his fine showing at the Optimist event last week and good luck to him this week in the qualifying rounds for the Onta- rio Junior Championship. RESULTS OF NESTLETON MENS LOB BALL LEAGUE AS OF JUNE 26, 1988 Name Janetville Nestleton Country Store A. rs Aluminum Wright's Feeds Trader Sams Blackstock Pacers SPORTS Awards Night caps great § season for Jr. C MoJacks Jk Murray Parliament, MoJacks director of hockey, praised the work Burnett did over the last two seasons. "I'm proud to have been associated with you. And though disappointed to see you go (to Seneca) I wish you the best of luck," he stated. The awards night was MC'd (as usual) by Wayne Venning, who's handled this job for the past 17 years. In his remarks, he commented on the "hockey fever" that caught on in this community as the team moved down the playoff trail. MolJack president Wayne Stainton expressed appreciation to Mother Jackson's Open Kitchens in Port Perry, the only sponsor the Jr. C franchise has had in 17 years. David Jackson was presented with a MoJack windbreaker. He extended congratulations to the team, and said the company spon- sorship will continue. THE AWARDS The highlight of this special evening in the history of the Mo- Jack organization, was the presen- tation of individual player awards. - They were voted by the players and coaching staff. Rookie of the year went to Dcan Smethurst, a fine two way hockey player. Best defensive award went to Rob Metcalfe. Clay Dempsey was named the best team player in this his final year as a Junior. The Vaughan McKee Memori- al award for dedication and hard work went to John Hartford. This award is in memory of Vaughan McKee, an outstanding athlete (hockey, track and field) who trag- ically died in a car accident three years ago) The award for the most im- proved MoJack over the season went to Thane Ellis who played every position but goal. The Most Valuable Player award went to the entire team, as this season, more than any others, the MoJacks success was due to the efforts of the entire roster. Captain Darren Nesbitt, and co-captains Len Giacalone and Ke- vin Long accepted the MVP tro- phy on behalf of the tcam. Charlie Bourgeois, who's been a member of the executive since the first puck was dropped 17 years ago, was presented with a Jr. C life membership by the Club. Hanging at the front of the Legion banquet throughout the evening were two large banners in the green, white and gold team co- lours. One signifies the League championship and the other the finalist in the all-Ontario. Both banners will be displayed in the arena, and they will stand out alongside all those red and white Minor Hockey banners. Central Junior C president Andy McLachlan was a special guest at the banquet and he said that next season this league will consist of one division with 11 teams playing a 40-game sched- ule. The bottom three teams will miss the playoffs under the new format. And the league all-star game will be played in Port Perry on January 14. The MVP award this year went to the entire team for some fantastic hockey that took the MoJacks to the all Ontario Jr. C championship series. Equipment manager Carl Luke made the presentation to captains Kevin Long, Darren Nesbitt and Len Gilacalone. The Watts Family trophy for most improvement over the hockey season was won by Thane Ellis. Clare Watts made the presentation. John Hartford (left) winner of the Vaughan McKee Memorial Award for hard work and dedication. Last year's winner Greg Warriner made the presentation. x