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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2004 THE NEW TANNER 13 DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 12 NOON C HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY ) TYKE Tim Hortons -- 7 A&S Engraving -- 1 Hortons goals: Theodore Warren (4), Tyler Tremblay (2), Billy Barnes. Assists: Graeme Thomson, Barnes, Neil Mowat, Harmen Guoth, Patrick Conlin (2), David Lafrance (2), Matthew Moore, Bradley Karat. A&S goal: Bradyn Moore. Assists: Noah McNabb, Justin Gear. REE Jescan Power -- 6 M.K. Masonry -- 4 Jescan goals: Travis Baker, Christopher Giordano (2), Kevin Giordano (2), Bret Allonby. Assists: Matthew Beauchamp, Travis Baker, Tyler Borg, Allonby, Christopher Giordano (2), Samantha McCarthy, Tyler Schouten. Masonry goals: Brendin Shannon, Michael Kri (2), Jordan Percy. As- sists: Harold Kirkness (3) Matthew Butson, Kri, Percy, Lyla Dixon. NOVICE RKD Internet.ca -- 5 MacMillan's -- 2 RKD goals: Mitchell We- ber, Jacob Lehman, Evan Oulton, Luke Diemer (2). Assists: Lehman, Ethan Barrand, Andrew Lafrance, Mitchell Weber, Alexandra Findlay. MacMillan's goals: Jason Lockyer, Stephen White. Assists: Matthew Lemay, Christine Bennett. KEK Yourway Auto Repair -- Daniel Varanelli -- 2 Yourway goals: Trevor McIntyre, Jake Corpe (2). Assists: Joshua Doucette, Ian Thompson (2), Christopher Porty. Varanelli goals: Eric Vlasic, Mitchell Griffiths. Assists: Jake Dunn, Vincent Marciano, Eric MacCallum, Scott McLean. KK Giant Tiger -- 3 End Zone Sports -- 1 Tiger goals: Daniel Cleghorn, Nicholas Hansen (2). Assists: Bryan Bartle, Matthew Tomlinson (2). End Zone goal: Quinn Harding. Assists: Dylan Schouten, Gage Cartwright. ATOM The Graphic Shoppe -- 10 Georgetown Chrysler -- 4 Graphic goals: Dalton Adams (2), Armyn Ashrafi (3), Cody Fram, Nathan Prete, Anthony Reid, Kyle Glover, Justin Nadon. As- sists: Matthew Stubbington (4), Reid (3), Glover, Nadon (3), Prete, Kevin De Lestard, Fram (2), Greg Slowka, Jacob MacPherson. Chrysler goals: Chris Azzopardi, Connor Hitchcock (3). As- sists: Travis Tancoo, Joseph Landry, Braden Phelan. KK Best Transfer -- 3 Ron's Burner Service -- 2 Best goals: Justin Giordano, Troy Weaver (2). Assists: Malcolm Eppinger (2). Ron's goals: Greg Wells (2). KEK City Limits Consulting Halton Power Line -- 0 City goals: Paul Kutasienski (5), Travis Brown (2), Dylan Payne (2). Assists: Josh Campbell (2), Indiana White (2), Christian Begin, Brown (3), Brent Teunissen (2), Brendan DeWinter. PEEWEE Time Out Sports -- 8 Nellis Construction -- 2 Time Out goals: Tyler Fram, Daniel Gaetan (2), Mitchell Lewko, Shane Carr (2), Mark Weber, Michael De Santis.. Assists: Gaetan (2), Cole Brumwell, De Santis, Monique Lalande, Lewko, Weber, Dylan Bur- gess (2), Evan Cunard, Stephanie Derouchie. Nellis goals: Wesley Sadgrove, Dayne Black. Assist: Black. > RRKK Acton Subway - 4 Acton Precast -- 1 Subway goals: Michael Lavigne (2), Alex Barry, Scott Elphick. Assists: Collin McKinnon, Barry, Curtis Howson, Joe Frechette. Precast goal: Mitchell Webster. . kK R&M Construction -- 2 Gibbons Painting -- 2 R&M goals: Travis Wright, Brandon Bennett. Assist: Wright. Gibbons' goals: Eric Otten, Ethan Job. Assists: Conor Gibbons (2), Eric Small. BANTAM St. John's Trophies -- 7 Acton Kinsmen -- 4 St. John's goals: David Moore (2), Chris Wilkinson, Wesley Drexler, Chris Viel (2), Clarke Murray. Assists: Moore (2), James Wilkinson (2), Matt MacMillan, Chris Wilkinson, Cody Wilson, Mathew Caverly. Kinsmen goals: Colin Adema (2), Luca Mazzucco, Kyle Mar- tin. Assists: Mazzucco, TJ Fry, Brandon Guoth, Morin. EERE High Five Photography -4 Acton Terminal Ware- house -- 3 High Five goals: Richard Brownlee, Joey Vardy, Curtis Marcoux (2). Assists: Marcoux, Vardy, Kyle Payne, Tyler Kruk. ATW goals: Clayton Schatti, Mitchell Morrison, Kevin Vickory. Assists: Nicholas Glover (2), David Garvie, Vickory, Alex Hunak, Schatti. Peewee AE TAnners poised in second for playoff run The R&M Construction Acton Tanners Peewee AE team is currently in a battle for a spot in the finals of the Tri-County playoffs and they have played very well in recent games sitting alone in second place. On Tuesday of last week, The Tanners played in Arthur and came away with a hard fought 2-1 victory. Ben Hess was chosen the first star of the game for his fabulous goaltending performance, making some memorable saves when the game was in the final moments. Jamie Campbell opened the scoring with a one timer on a nice pass from Adam Amato with the other assist going to Jessie Mortensen. Nathan Bennett scored the winner in the third ona pass from Ryan Faber. Saturday's 4-1 Tanner win was a showdown against playoff-leading Woolwich in Acton. Jamie Campbell and Drew Backman assisted the Tanner's first goal scored by a wide-open Adam Amato. The second goal came when Ellis Lavallee kicked a pass to Nathan Bennett in front of the net. Nathan then roofed a backhand into the top mesh. Matt Kutasienski scored the third goal from Josh McDonnell and Cole ' Fricker, arriving just in time 'to bury the puck over the sprawling goaltender. Drew closed out the scor- ing with a hard, low shot from the point assisted by Jamie Campbell and Cole Fricker. Dirk Van Soelen played well in net making many crucial saves early with his lightning quick glove hand. yy Peewee team celebrates after winning gold at a one-day tournament in Arthur. The club never allowed the opposing team one goal - submitted photo Tanner Peewee AE team Arthur tourney champs Leap year day proved memorable for the R&M Con- struction Acton Tanners Peewee AE team when they travelled to Arthur for a one- day tournament, returning as Tournament Champions. An impressive defensive and goaltending effort throughout the tournament enabled the Tanners to win three games without surrendering a goal. The Tanners first game was a 7-0 win against even- tual "B" pool runner up Glanbrook. Cole Fricker opened the scoring in the first on a partial breakaway started by a pass from Luke Van Dinther. On the same shift Jake Hnatiw arrived late converting a rebound to a goal with assists to Cole and Matt K. One shift later the same trio scored again when Cole took a punishing hit as he passed to Matt in front for a one timer, the other assist went to Jake. The fourth goal was scored by Josh assisted by line mates Nathan and Ryan on a nifty three way passing play. Ellis scored a great goal, cutting in and stuffing it passed the goalie with assists to Adam and Drew. Ryan scored on a pass from Josh assisted by Nathan with the final goal being scored by Adam on a good pass from Jamie. Ben made a good save. The second game was a great contest against arch ri- vals Fergus, which Acton won 3-0. The tone of the game was set early when Ryan sent a physical mes- sage to Fergus' largest player in our zone. Ryan then turned up ice and took a fantastic pass from Nathan beating the defender one on one and scoring the game's first goal. Acton was outshot 14-7 in the game. However Dirk was solid in net, turning away a few challenging shots and one great blocker save on a breakaway. Josh and Jack Matthews scored two empty net goals in the last minute from long range with assists to Luke, Cole and Josh. The Tournament final pit- ted the Tanners against Meaford in a late afternoon game that was played fol- lowing a tough mini stick inter-squad game. Despite a long break Acton played very strong in the scoreless first period then getting their legs going in the second, took the lead on a breakaway goal scored by Adam on a great lead pass from Drew. Adam, chosen player of the game, scored the second goal late'in the same period on a one timer fed by a pass from the corner by Ellis. Jamie picked up the other assist. The third period was physical and Acton held the lead by wearing down. the under-manned opponents through hustle and strong team play. Ben Hess played well in the game making a crucial blocker save on a breakaway, holding on to the shutout and zero tournament goals against despite the fate tempting comments made by some of his teammates on the bench. Tanners one away from finals The Carquest Acton/ Nellis Construction Novice BB Tanners are one point away from the OMHA fi- nals after defeating Erin 5-0 on Feb. 24. They also con- tinued Tri-County play on the 29th, losing 3-2 to Brampton. The Tanners beat Erin on the strength of good defence, allowing only five shots on goalie Mason Overland, who earned his ninth shut-out of the season. The scoring was dtstributed well, with goals scored by T.J. Baker, Callum Bowles, David Bickers, Carter Ebbinge and Walter Kirkness. Kirkness had two assists, singles went to Michael Fatrdla and Damian Ewing. The Tanners lost a close game to Brampton, falling behind 2-0 before tying it 2- 2, then losing 3-2. Kirkness scored both goals, one as- sisted by Michael Evans, the other unassisted. The Tanners meet Erin again on March 2, a win or tie will allow the Tanners to take the series. If the Tan- ners win, they will face Fergus in the final. The Tanners are 3-0 against Fergus this year, shy s% winning by scores of 13-3, 6-1 and 5-3. They only outshot Fergus 61-48; goaltending was the major difference in the series. Atoms back in Tri- County win column Denny's Atom AE Tanners shook off a disappointing OMHA elimination, and re- turned to winning in Trio-County play. The Tanners took on Hespeler on Feb. 24, and beat the Shamrocks 3-1, with Jesse Hill playing the. Continued on page 12 BANTAM ACTION: Curtis Marcoux (centre) stickhandles the puck towards the Acton Ter- minal Warehouse net in Bantam House league playoff action on Sunday at Acton arena. Marcoux scored twice to help High Five Pho- tography edge ATW 4-3. --Frances Niblock photo