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20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 21, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" By Kelly Lown They may not have skated down the ice as fast as they used to, but the Bantam All-Ontario team of 1976-77 proved they could still put the puck in the net as they tied the Midget All- Ontario team on Saturday night 9-9. Saturday night's match up between the Bantams.of 1977 and the Midgets of 1991 drew a large crowd of approximately 250 people to Scugog Arena. Although one could tell some of the Bantams had continued playing hockey after retiring from the minor ranks, a few were not so sturdy. Many hit the ice with skates two sizes too small, mismatched socks, and antique equipment but they still managed to hold their own. All but three of the original Bantam squad were in uniform for the match. Dave Myers was absent from the line-up Satur- day night but was at the scrim- mage Friday night and Doug Potts was absent from the line- up due to abackinjury. A moment of silence was held prior to the start of the game in memory of Mike Tobin, an origi- nal Bantam. Aside from the three missing members, the rest were in uni- form, even Darrin Jobb, Hal Storry and George Burnett had their uniforms complete with their Captain, and Assistant Captain shirts respectively. Behind the bench for the Ban- tams was the original coaching squad of Doug Scott, complete with trademark bow tie, manag- er Don Phinney and trainer Jim Burnett. Albeit, the Bantam squad had a little help from younger players Brad Menzies, Warren Geer, Steve Connors, Lee Wil- bur and Phil McBride who were asked to fill in for the missing members, the original team members did their share of the scoring. The Midget squad started off fast popping two quick goals past Bantam goalie Warren Ni- cholishen. It didn't-take the Bantams long to find their nitch as they came back with three unan- swered goals. Phil McBride scored first for the Bantams, with the assist going to Steve Connors. The next had two originals team up as Greg Kroonenberg picked up a pass from Todd Wil- bur to slipitinto the Midget net. Darrin Jobb put the Bantams in front 3-2 with assists going to Brad Menzies and Rob Cannon. The Midgets came roaring back to score two, one by Jody Logan, the other by Dan Slug- gett. Nearing the end of the third the Bantams added three more goals to the Midgets one to end the second period with the Ban- tams ahead 6-5. Scoring for the Midgets was Dan Sluggett, from Steve Laird and for the Bantams Warren Geer, from George Burnett and Steve Connors, Brad Menzies from Lee Wilbur and Dave Alex- ander and George Burnett from Brad Menzies. The fans were kept enter- tained by the valiant efforts, and comic relief provided by both teams. A few minor penalties were handed out for body contact, and tripping by referees Rob Kroonenberg and Dave Ballin- gall. The game was a non- contact, no slapshots event making it virtually impossible for any goals from the blue lines. As third period action re- sumed the Bantams were right back at it scoring two more goals. George Burnett picked up one goal, assisted by Brad Men- zies and Hal Storry and Brad Menzies picked up his second of the night assisted by George Burnett and Warren Geer. The Midgets were not done though as they popped in two more of their own, courtesy of Jason Cochrane and Steve Laird. It looked like the Bantams were going to hang on and win the match as Warren Geer scored another to make the BLUE LITE CHALLENGE ROUND January 124 o 25 © 26 © 27 See -- Our Own Barry Acton Greg Timbers Don Beaton Ron Parish Compete Against Ed Werenich - Toronto Jeff McCrady - Toronto Mike Harris - Toronto Dave Merklinger - Ottawa Bob Turcotte - Annandale Plus many more from Ottawa - Trenton - Peterborough Trying to vie for a Final Berth to the ONTARIO CURLING PLAYDOWNS. Mark These Dates for a Most Entertaining Top Quality Sports Event. PUBLIC WELCOME & score 9-7 with a little more than two minutes remaining. The Midgets pulled their goalie, Matt Willets, opting for the ex- tra attacker and Corey Brick- nell replied makingit 9-8. With only 35 seconds remain- ing, Sluggett tied it up as he slid the puck under Nicholishen, to end the game 9-9. - The two teams may have to have a rematch in another 15 years to find a winner. a RD a 2 oo "All-Ontario teams play to a 9-9 draw The All-Ontario teams of 1976-77 and 1990-91 raised $240 at the game which has been donated to Port Perry Mi- nor Hockey. Goal scorers for the night were for the 1976-7 Bantams: Brad Menzies two goals, four as- sists; Warren Geer, two goals, one assist; George Burnett two goals, three assists; Phil McBride, Darrin Jobb and Greg Kroonenberg one goal each; Steve Connors two assists; and You may remember these guys from last week's Issue. They are the original members Dave Alexander, Hal Storry, Lee Wilbur, Rob Cannon and Todd Wilbur each picking up one assist. For the Midgets, Steve Laird led the way with three goals, three assists; Dan Sluggett three goals, one assist; Corey Bricknell one goal; Jody Logan one goal, one assist; Jason Co- chrane two assists, and Gavin Cochrane, Brett Puckrin and Jeff Parry each adding one as- sist. That Was Then.... - a a Ei Fo dy Se ; An of the 1976-77 Bantam All-Ontario hockey team. The Bantam team faced off against last year's Mid- get 'All-Ontario team Saturday night at Scugog Arena and fought to a 9-9 tie. Check the photo below to see how they have changed over the past 15 years. Pictured are: (back row from left), Don Phinney, manager, Charlie Brown, Todd Wilbur, Mike Tobin, Rob Cannon, Doug Potts, Wayne Robinson, Doug Scott, coach. Middle: Scott Heard, Greg Kroonenberg, Clarke Menzies, Dave Alexander, Lee Wilbur, stick boy. Front: George Burnett, Warren Nicholishen, Darrin Jobb, Dave Myers, Hal Storry. ... TiS Is Now DE Fifteen years later! Back row from left are Jim Burnett, trainer, Don Phinney, manager, Char- al lie Brown, Todd Wilbur, Rob Tobin (present on brother's behalf), Rob Cannon, Wayne Robin- son, Doug Scott, coach. Middle: Scott Heard, Greg Kroonenberg, Clarke Menzies, Dave Alexan- der, Lee Wilbur, stick boy. Front: George Burnett, Warren Nicholishén, Darrin Jobb, Hal Storry. Ivory Forest Juniors win 3-1 Sunday, Jan. 19 the Ivory IForest Juniors pitted themselves against the Ajax Belles in an ex- hibition game at the Scugog Arena. Port Perry seemed deter- mined to win. Taking control of the ring, with only four minutes gone in the game, fi Poppleton shared the ring and fired at the Ajax net, scoring Port's first goal unassisted. The score remainec 1-0 until the dying minutes of the first period when Karen Kett and Amy Parliament worked together to get the ring up to Dawn Doucette who deftly popped in Port's second goal. The scoreboard read 2-0 in Port's favor until the 2:51 mark of the final period when Ajax managed to slip the ring into the net. Determined to stay in the lead Port Perry dug in their skate blades and set up in front of Ajax's netminder. With only 10 séconds remaining Dawn Doucette picked up a pass from Karen Kett to fire the rin past. the netminder to ensure Port's victory. Tracy Pelow turned in a fine performance between the Dipes helping the Ivory Forest Juniors to skate to a 3-1 victory over the Ajax Belles.