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Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, September 8, 1993 - Page 9 71 MAIN ST. S. GEC (TRANCE OFF | Tone eARKNG koa . 873-2441 * NORTHEND FAN SALES SERVICE LEASING HWY. #25 & 401 878-4137 MILTON ORLA ed, Jerry Schenk of the Georgetown Chrysler Raiders takes the high road while Markham Waxers goaltender Mike Summerelliot takes the low road in exhibition game action rae night at the Gordon Alcott Memorial Agena, Markham thumped the Raiders, photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW Raiders split pair with Markham By Mike Zrostek Stinnett and Kennedy made It was a jekyl and hyde some nice saves. weekend for the Georgetown Kennedy, who came in with Chrysler Raiders in two exhi- the score 5-2, got shelled for bition Ontario Provincial five in the second but played a Junior A cee against the very strong third period and Markham Waxers. kept the damage at The aie waltzed into The Raiders.next exhibition Markham Friday night and game is Thursday (tomorrow), came away 8-5 winners; but 7:30 p.m. at Gordon Alcott on Saturday night at Gordon Memorial Arena against the Alcott Memorial Arena, the Guelph Platers. Friday night, Waxers cruised to a 12-4 tri- Raiders joumey toi Guelph to yh. test the. Platers on their home story. Matta popped in eight goals in Saturday’s second stanza, exposing the inexperi- ence of the. Raiders defense and simply outhustled the hometown favorites. Markham scored 40 sec- onds into: the game before the Raiders tied it on the power play, as North scored on a scramble in front of the net. The Raiders then enjoyed their only lead on the night thanks, umph. Everything went the Raiders _ to another power play marker. ice. way Friday night and along This one by Ellis, knocking in Raiders open regular season with the usual one-two punch a‘rebound with Brandt and play Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. at of Trevor Brandt and Ian Ellis, North assisting. Gordon Alcott Memorial. who combined for five points, Markham tied it on a goal Arena, against the Brampton other players appear ready to mouth scramble. ~ Capitals. Markham had their way in front of the Raider net all night, outmuscling Georgetown defenders and lit- erally leaving goalies Paul Stinnett and Kennedy to fend for themselves. “We haven’t had a chance to set the defense yet and they still have to learn the system: but it will come,” said Raiders’ assistant coach Jay nderson. “Even the veterans were scrambling around tonight, something you can’t do against a team like larkham.’ Six minor penalties hurt the Raiders in that second period as they played shorthanded most of the time.The outcome could have been worse but share the scoring load. Will North, who has signed with the Raiders after playing last year with North York Canadians, has been a wel- come addition. North netted five points on the weekend, four coming on the power play while combining with Brandt and Elli Also having big- games Friday were Will Mansour, with. a goal and two assists;Mike Bajurny, who contributed two goals ane a bourne who note! Sokal ' Mifflen and David Kennedy shared the goaltend- ing on ee night, both playing we Saleaay eh was a differ- 2 OPEN THE DOOR TO SKATING FUN - JOIN THE GEORGETOWN FIGURE SKATING CLUB CANSKATE, a program for boys and girls aged 3 - 12. Group instruction taught by professionals. One, two and three day memberships available. WINTER REGISTRATION 1992-93 AT ALCOTT ARENA Mon, Sept. 13 6-8p.m. Wed, Sept. 15 6-7p.m. <F Mon, Sept.20 6-7p.m. iADIE \ Everyone Welcome - Come Join The Fun For further information regarding registration call: e Marilyn Johnson 877-1565 Basketball fever grips Halton Hills By Victor Estevan No, the NBA has not decided to expand into Georgetown and no, the NCAA has not decided to hold its annual March Madness Final Four Tournament in Georgetown. However, after a very suc- cessful sophmore year, which saw over 60players participate, the Halton Hills Mens’ Basketball League is looking forward to the start of a new season this Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Georgetown District High hool. Interest is already at an all time high as calls from both previous and new partici- pants flood our office switchboard to obtain appli- cation forms. These will be provided on opening night on a first come first served basis until the 60 available positions are filled. Last year a waiting list quickly developed so partic- ipants are asked to come early, Participation is open to.all males over the age of 18 who are not members of a competitive high school, college or university team. After many years of limit- ed paticipation, why has interest in basketball in Georgetown skyrocketed? Participant Wally Carter said, “The present format of offering two divisions, one for the more advanced play- er and one for the recre- ational player suits my style perfectly. Fun, recreation, WUTH-(V.B.C.) MIOR-YOUTH: IES AFTERNOON-IEN'S-MIKED GOLDEN AGE-AFTERNOON :#0x 55 vsans eoeeeeeee eens * OPEN BOWLING - BIRTHDAY PARTIES - RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 12 Mountainview Rd. S. (opposite the Indoor Mall) goodwill and sportsmanship are the characteristics that describe league play.” Most of the participants feel that there is sufficient pressure and competition in their professional and work lives and they see this form of recreation as an opportu- nity to maintain and improve basketball skills and physical fitness, to have fun and to meet other play- ers. The level of play improved considerably throughout the season as In addition to weekly games, the league also offers interested members the opportunity to play in tournaments (such as the Annual Halton Region Invitational in Milton and the Streetball —3-on-3 at the begins this Tuesday, with league play starting Oct. 5 and running until the end of May. Registration fees are $35 payable to HHMBL with a completed application form and includes a team shirt. some “old skills” were rediscovered. Eagles win provincial title The Georgetown Stanley AcmeTrack Midget Eagles are the 1993 Ontario Baseball Association “C” Division cham- pions after defeating Blenheim 8-7 in the tournament championship game played in Courtright just south of Sarnia, Sunday. Few details were available at press time, but it was ‘leamed Blenheim forced the Eagles to a fourth game after | handing Georgetown its first loss, 8-4, in the local squad’s third game of the double knockout format. Mini-Soccer Finals mais The Cores Soccer Cote Mini-Soccer pias Day is Si Soccer t at leas| 2 each, with some playing two a for Lie oa ‘number leagues. All players will op are scheduled after every ae Games are scheduled for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon and all four Cedarvale pitches ‘will be used. » SMURFS * PEEWEES * BANTAMS * JUNIORS ser pages pe apa oe @eeeee 0 16) YEARS TO 18 YEARS Start Monday, September 13th 6:30 pm 877-9922