Page IS- HIE HERALD April I9JB Postseason punishment downs Raiders s VACATION AT HOME THIS SUMMER INYOUROWN J the Intermediate Inst Wednesday night in Port Colbome with a convincing win aver the Georgetown Chrysler Haiders Going into the game Ihe best of seven scries was tied at three games apiece but the Gnat verdict went in favour of the Sailors mainly because physically the were in rough shape The had advanced to the finals on the heels of scries wins and these encounters particularly the latter cost the Haiders physically As game time rolled around on Wednesday night it was obvious that play a big part in the outcome Tommy Gilbert with a questionable knee and facial Injuries John wan suffering in Injury picked up earlier on in the finals Bill Wheeler was not up to par Hat Trick Pat nursing a knee problem and Bill was sidelined throughout the finals with a back The Haiders were much the running in Wednesday rights tilt through the first two periods but fullered in the last minutes and that as the saying goes Was all she wrote For thai rtonshln game the match of of both teams th ilfence would play instead the clubs cut from the opening o end nil the The ice w s broken at if the Ijj on 1 in his side o die red line As he he somehow squeezed through fikid right Dun a backhand pnl Port look t 1 in tile minutes of the on oil Tile I Ihe on another pow op Hob Gov rjppui the neatest of the game led the ihorge and picked up Ihe puck laced into he had ill tin of 1 crosscheck whin no sounded picked up the pink in or Hie ml and rimnlid it home with their in vert of storing dunce Ihe momentum of game might have been turned Iheir favour As it happened took In Ihe second period and held il throughout made it I it lie S5 mark of Ihe second but midwiy through the period Tom scored to bring Ihe Haiders to within one goal of the minute once more plagued is niLludlheir limit Pirlups it tension lending up to the M minutes behind two perhaps it was shei r ixhaustion but looked sluggish and really have a op nor Hunt until wrk lei I toll rid the 1 J i id mated I been able to Ihe who As piny got under way in third and period it was thai the nude I speculi he extended 17 mark All hope dished when Mike made il the 111 1U mark To the Haiders Ihey to the bitter mil and Junior Larry potted in unaisisied marker at IB mini Dave communed using a phrase his wife had It wis effort by a great team Tills aptly sums up the feelings of hose Haider supports who Die sojourn to Port Perhaps ihe fmul word longs to th fans As the lontingent was iniiil some from Port followers a eould hi ard Don worr we II be So it is written so it shall be For Raider fans it was a very good year The Return of the Raiders has ended at least for this year Last Wednesday night In Port Col borne the seventh and deciding game In the seven OHA Intermediate A Championship scries was picdand as the final buzzer sounded the score read Port Georgetown giving the Sailors yet another league championship to add to their trophy case Port had the edge In play throughout most of the game and led 1 at the end of the first period 2 after minutes of play and counted two more in the final frame for their margin of The loss of course ended the Haiders Canadian Championship hopes but it also marked the end of a that was a victory In itself Last year at this time the Raiders were forced to the sidelines because of a league suspension Because of the enforce idle- period and Ihe questions that arose from it plus the revenue that was denied the club it was suggested in some quarters that the team fold public meeting meetings were called and Ihe response from George owners Indicated that the learn had a strong following and was a integral port of the Georgetown sporting scene This vote of confidence from the local citizenry led to the ejection of a new executive headed by Dave Kentner and peopled by enthusiastic but inexperienced members The Raiders were starting fresh so to speak and exec tune decisions reflected a new approach It was decided to go with club that emphasized local talent There was a full changeover in team personnel and a new coach Junior Tibbclts too over the handling or the The mlernall mstituluted changes have led to less than successful in true Raider tradition stumbling blocks were shunted aside and once more the actual playing of the game took stage Expressing his appreciation for med tremendously successful one that a learning experience team president nolid that Togetherness played a big part on the team this year tager overall feelings for the team said We did well to recover from the disap pointnienl of last tear s ending and although this year hod its downs I would have to it as a renonubly good Tin Haiders Most Valuable Player Nell Cotton had tins to si a team that basically was starting ill over very creditable job the talent that we had did as well as be Team captain and leader John fell it was a personally satisfying Hi lommented Theres no the went well in new of the team makeup The spirit on the club as if not better than in years past and the pluyers who did turn out came to play The final word on Ihe season added lj Junior The 1971 season wis Junior s inilial venr in the eoaehing ranks and he did an admirable job in situ lion would be indeed very well Killed together when it hud loo and actually wi farther in Ihe playoffs than was inpeitei I learned a lot about another dimension of game the fellows who eirry Ihe play was given free rein to do tilings the way I wanted lo and I enjoyed the job Coaching can be a challenge to me and I liked that would not commit himself on his plans for next preferring adopt a wail and see attitude He his spurs a vear and from his would be a The Haiders will In back and the indications an licit wont lie too long before the league pennant tomes to rest in Georgetown TSiV acel wall panels A Frame Hardware high Ihe lias but on a high note rather than on dismal defeat The and White inw almost look the title but had settle for the two spot best of five series after dropping first wo games swept thne straight from advance to the league and the defending league champions Port to seven games before succumbing more from fatigue than Ms Mum Nice guys finish raider rap second but Teresa Vermeer Well its summertime for the Raiders once again The Haider sweaters were worn for the last time this season in Port Colbome last After an cue ting season Raiders remained very competitive through three rounds of playoffs Obviously many Individuals are for such successful hockey season Let put this success story together from the very beginning For the formation of the Raider wheeling and dealing of the general manager Bob Hooper To put this signed talent Into production as a team Junior Tibbctts assisted by Nell Cotton provided excellent coaching Throughout the season Junior had the Raiders positioned in the best league position that the Radiers have seen for a few seasons His dual efforts as player did not go without noticeIt 11 take him awhile before he loses his form Keeping order behind the bench and off the ice was team manager and trainer feed affectionately nicknamed Duffle Bag No one can overestimate the fantastic effort by the players themselves Keith Pallctt the name speaks for itself Although he received very little Ice time Brian would have shown true Raidtr colors if he had too Our defense men were second to none and thev each deserve recognition individually our defensive wall was built by captain John Bill Mike Tom Paionlc and occasional help from George Com sidenng the forward lines it Is virtually impossible to rate which one would be 1st 2nd 3rd Neil Cotton Pot Maoney Doug Tate Hay Peacock Tommy Gilbert Craig Simp son all deserve A few of the Haiders deserve a little more mention then reference by name John provided fantastic leadership for the team with dedication and enthusiasm Neil Cottons versatility and hockey know how came through this season as in every season Also a standing ovation for those Gemini players who added fresh spirit ana talent during the playoffs Barnes Larry Peterson Chris Milne and Bob Awards should be handed out to each of these and also to those dedicated men and women who com prised the of ihe club Their time and efforts President of the club Dave Kentner need feel no remorse for he filled the at the end it the executive table wilh vigor unlimited potential for coming up with good organizational ideas and importantly eonddence in Haider club the end of lists but their support has been so valuable Georgetown fans are second to With all of these individuals involved in the Haider club is it any wonder that the season went so weir Remember nice guys never finish first and hockey groups naturally we ended up in second place But those in second place always Iry harder bo the Raiders next season THL UK AT TIIF Wells 1 be at GDHS last Monday to an this race nevertheless the runners pictured here heralding the start of a new fitness concept at the high school One hundred and fifty students have enrolled in the Rebel Olympic Club and in groups of fifty during their respective lunch hours they will be attempting log miles of running The winning group will receive T shirts with the club logo and it has also been rumoured that a year supply of Junior will be doled out to the runner up ACTON AUTO BODY IH Frame Straightening Repairs All types of Body Work Welding Painting Etc PAINT JOBS on Average Cars Reduced to for the month of April Only Everybody has a cat With which he travels near and far And lots of money you invest So give your car the very best Dont let your car get dim and shoddy visit ACTON AUTO BODY Agnes St 8531870 Good banking for good living after sixty If you re sixty ycois old or belter you should look into Sixty Plus The Royal Bank new bundle of special banking Free Some of these privileges are No service charge for chequing bill payment or traveller cheques A specially designed 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