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Bulldogs headed to Ontario Jr. B final Local squad rallies from 2-0 hole to dispatch Green Gaels and move on to title series against Elora Mohawks "I think this time we'll be better prepared and I know that the guys who were disappointed after losing two Making their second appearance in years ago are excited to get another the provincial Jr. B lacrosse finals in opportunity." the past three years, the Halton Hills The Bulldogs finished the regular Bulldogs feel confident they'll be on season at 17-3-0 to nose out the 16-3-1 the winning side this time around. Mohawks by a point for home-floor For one thing, they won't have to advantage in the provincial final and face the powerhouse Six Nations Reb- both teams are 9-3 in the post-season. els again, and home floor will be in the It's the second straight year the MoBulldogs' favour when the hawks have made it to the Elora Mohawks come to OLA championship, having Georgetown Friday night been swept by the Green to begin the best-of-5 final Gaels last summer. series. McCauley's side is riding Game time at the Alcott the momentum of rallying Arena is 8 p.m. back against the Gaels from The Bulldogs advanced a 2-0 series deficit for the to the best-of-5 Ontario Lafirst time in franchise histocrosse Association chamry, posting three wins in four pionship with a stunning days over a Clarington team comeback series victory that went undefeated in the JORDAN over the Green Gaels of regular season and lost just DANCE Clarington in the Eastern twice in the playoffs before Conference final, clinched facing Halton Hills. with a 6-4 win in Bowmanville last "We just wanted it more and the Sunday. whole team has been pitching in, Seven Bulldogs remain from the younger guys, older guys, and our 2008 team that lost in four games to goalie (Ryan Kelly) has been amazSix Nations, which included a memo- ing," said 17-year-old Jordan Dance, rable Halton Hills' win in Ohsweken who netted the winner in the 'Dogs' that triggered a full-scale, post-game 6-5 win in game four and added a hat brawl. trick in the series-clinching victory Head coach Blaine McCauley said Sunday. that experience will come in handy "Elora has a pretty good team and against an Elora squad that knocked you can't count anybody out when off the previously-unbeaten Rebels in you've gone this far. Whether it's Six the Western Conference champion- Nations or Elora, we're going to come ship this past weekend. out and play our game." "You don't get many chances at a Fans can show their support for the situation like this. We've developed Bulldogs by wearing white for Friday's into an organization that's been in the opening game or buy purchasing a $5 East finals the last four years and now limited edition Ontario Jr. B Finals it's time to get over that hump and go "White Out" t-shirt. to the Founders Cup (national chamVisit the website www.haltonhillspionship tournament in Etobicoke bulldogs.com for more info. Aug. 17-22)," he said. By EAMONN MAHER Staff Writer SPORTS & LEISURE 15 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, August 5, 2010 Goalie Ryan Kelly was mobbed by his Halton Hills teammates after a suspenseful 6-4 victory on Sunday in Bowmanville over the host Green Gaels that secured the 2010 Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. B Eastern Conference championship title. Down 2-0 in the best-of-5 series, the Bulldogs roared back with three straight wins and will now face the Elora Mohawks for the Ontario championship. Photo by Eamonn Maher OLA Jr. B Championship (best-of-five final series) Game 1 Friday, Aug. 6 @ Georgetown, 8 p.m. Game 2 Sunday, Aug. 8 @ Elora, 7 p.m. Game 3 Tuesday, Aug. 10 @ Georgetown, 8 p.m. x-Game 4 Friday, Aug. 13 @ Elora, 8 p.m. x-Game 5 Saturday, Aug. 14 @ Georgetown, 7:30 p.m. x-if necessary Finance and Leasing rates from 0.9% 316 Guelph Street, Georgetown 905·873·1818 OR 905·874·3021 www.georgetownhonda.ca Serving Georgetown for over 30 years! ·2010 Civic starting from $13,490 including cash rebate of $2500 ·Lease from $249.40 + HST HONDA sales@georgetownhonda.ca See dealer for details O.A.C.