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« Mo Jack Special Section - Wednesday, October 11 The Port Perry Star - 3 Murray Parliament marks 20 years as ModJacks' G.M. By Wally Donaldson Special to the Star Did you know that Port Perry has a "Parliament" building ofits own? Unlike our government officials who call the shots from the Nation's Capital, there is great respect for thisoneindividual, a tech- nician in his field who can be faithfully spotted most Sunday nights at Scugog Arena during the winter months. As general manager of the Port Perry ModJacks, Murray Parliament, while keeping an eagle eye on the budget, is also commit- ted to providing his coach- ing staff and young ath- letes with the proper tools required so that the task can be properly achieved. It's called smart busi- ness sense. And as vice president of Auto Haulaway in Oshawa, the Queen Street resident shares his gifted skills with the organiza- tion that has experienced a plethora of success in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League. It's a task Parliament dutifully performs as he heads into his 20th season of involvement with the Modacks. Quite remarka- ble, actually, considering the fact he was no more than an interested by- stander when approached by then Modacks' presi- dent Jack Kane to serve as a trainer and equipment manager - a proposal he snapped up. : With Dave Nicholishen keeping busy as coach and manager of the club, Par- liament was often called on during the 1975 cam- paign to make judgement calls from a business per- spective and not surpris- ingly, he willing agreed to become manager one year later. The duties of a manager have, understandably, be- come more refined over the years and the cost of operating a club leaping beyond the stratosphere. "It's more technical now than what it used to be," says Parliament, "with marketing becoming more of a theme. When I first got involved, you could get by on a $15,000 budget. But nowadays, we have an operating budget of $50,000, depending on the length of our season." [Lindsay, Cobourg and Bowmanville were the Junior C strengths during the mid-70's as Parha- ment explains: "At that time, we didn't have the ability to draw players from anywhere in Dur- ham Region. We were re- stricted to the Port Perry area. Players living close to Oshawa were consid- ered imports and we were allowed only four." But as time travelled into the 1980's, the Mo- Jacks rolled with the highs and lows, peaking while a familiar face con- trolled the bench. George Burnett, with a niche for coaching in the National Hockey League (NHL) one day soon, catapulted the Modacks to an all-Ontario final during the 1986-87 campaign. The rest of his story is well documented. Parliament, though ap- preciating the successes and acknowledgement that goes with the territo- ry, prefers to take a more personal look towards judging his best years. 'don't always base suc- cess on winning and los- ing," says Parliament. "It's the type of team you have at the start and how they develop as not only hockey players, but good, corporate citizens. That's also very important tous." And it has been these type of players over the years who have plyed their skills regularly in front of a knowledgeable audience at Scugog Arena, people who know their hockey and appreciate the intensity of these athletes. "Port Perry is an excel- lent hockey town," con- firms Parliament. "They (residents) have realized over the last couple of years that the Modacks arc an important part of our hockey community. They're very supportive, particularly in the playoffs." He adds with a huge grin, "We've still got a lot of seats left for people who want to come out and watch good junior C hock- ev." It takes a group of hard working, volunteer indi- viduals to put the pieces of this puzzle together. Yet, it takes one individual to oversee the operations. And Parliament has earned his stripes as an ef- ficient leader. To many, he stands tall. As tall as the Parlia- ment Buildings. KEITH LESLIE tid de Keith Leslie, 21, a fourth year Port Perry MoJack, is one of two overage players on this year's team. The Oshawa native, currently living in leadership to the team. Leslie, 6'1"190 pounds, an assistant captain, keeps coming back to the MoJacks organization because of the winning tradition and the quality coaching and management. He also played in the Metro Junior A loop at one time. Leslie is always an offensive threat, scoring 36 goals and 26 assists last season. He is also a strong two- way centreman. Leslie, feels this year's team is well balanced, with a good chance of going a long way in the playoffs. dy . Rick Hutchinson (Goal) Brian McArthur (Defence) Matt Pyke (Detence) 5. Kevin Vivian (Centre) 7. Chris Foster (Defence) 8. Scott Heasman (Defence) 9. Mike Pigeau (Right Wing) 10. Keith Leslie "A" (Centre) 11. Steve Barkwell (Right Wing) © 4 (Left Wing) 15. Paul Kel (Right 1995-96 LINE-UP ing) 14. Todd Dennis "A" 16. Chad Kearns "A" (Centre) 17. Duane Empringham (Defence) 18. Jeremy Geer (Left Wing) 19. Todd Stirling (Left Wing) 21. Kenton Lefort (Centre) 22. Trevor Bremner (Left Wing) 23. Gavin Cochrane "C" : (Defence) 27. Daryl Bourgeois (Right Wing) 28. Ryan Ridgway (Left Wing) 30. Paul Roberts (Goal) See you Wednesday Wing Night Watch the game Trader Sam's... Trader Sam's wishes the MaJacks a great year! at PA Se Hwy. 7A Scugog St. 985-9955 CHAD KEARNS mem -- rm ---- Chad Kearns, a native of Winchester, who calls Port Perry home now, is a second year Port Perry MoJack. Kearns, 19, will be one of the assistant captains this year. Last season he scored 10 goals and added 25 assists for the MoJacks. He came to play with the Port Perry MoJacks because of their strong standing. Kearns, 6'1", 175 pounds, played his minor hockey days in both Port Perry and the Kingston area. Kearns, who has a strong presence on the ice and an ability to stay out of the penalty box says he offers finesse to the team. He said this year's team is quick and able to make quick passes and each line has a lot of talent. PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 DUANE EMPRINGHAM mm -- ro ---- Veteran Duane Empringham, retuming for his third season with the Port Perry MoJacks, brings some valuable experience to the blue line. 1e 20-year-old Port Perry native came back to the fold because he enjoys playing for a hometown team in front of a hometown crowd. Last year the 6', 170- pound defenceman contributed offensively, notching one goal and adding 14 assists for the MoJacks. Empringham, brings an all-around defensive game and hockey smarts to a tearn that he sees as having a good mixture of players this season. 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