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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 23, 2008 - 41 FREE ADMISSION courtesy of THE 5TH ANNUAL KEVIN HO / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER BUZZ CHOP DOWN HAWKS: Connor Gamble of the Oakville Buzz tries to gain control of the ball while Mississauga's Mike Holmes jumps into action during Sunday's Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. B season opener. Dillon Gilbert and Josh Ruys each scored twice to lead the Buzz to a 6-3 win. Sunday, May 4, 2008 10:00AM TO 4:00PM ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington Buzz open season with 6-3 win By Adam Johnston SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Oakville Buzz junior B lacrosse team following their season-opening victory over the Mississauga Tomahawks on Sunday. The Buzz had a surprisingly successful season last year, finishing with a 14-4-2 record in the regular season and resulting in a playoff berth. Head coach Stuart Brown is confident that a productive off-season and a solid core of young veterans returning will push his team to the next level. "Internally, we have set a goal for making a run at the Founders Cup," said Brown, a product of the Oakville lacrosse system and former Buzz player. "From what I know about the league and the other teams, I think to set a goal any lower would be unfair." Oakville received solid efforts from Josh Ruys (two goals), Dylan Gilbert (two goals, one assist), and Spencer Gallant (three assists) to best the Tomahawks 6-3 at the Clarkson Community Centre. Brown expects veterans like Ruys and Gilbert to lead the offensive attack this season. "Josh just needs to continue the year that he had last year. We're trying to develop him into a double threat," said Brown. "Dylan has the ability to be a top guy on this team. You're going to see a big year from him." Defensive upgrades made in the off-season should alleviate some of the pressure from star goaltender Cam Watts. "Cammie is one of the best goalies in the league in my opinion. He's going to be a big part of our success this year," said Brown. The Buzz will look to build momentum in their home opener Friday at 8 p.m. against conference rivals, the Mimico Mountaineers, at Glen Abbey Recreation Centre. Toronto Rock captain Jim Veltman will be on hand to conduct a ceremonial opening faceoff. Also, the Buzz will be honouring Bill McNair, a founding member of the Oakville lacrosse system and a fixture at Buzz home games, who passed away this winter. FREE PARKING FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK EXHIBIT SPACE CALL: 1-800-265-3673 ext 427 Exhibits, Displays & more! Live Performances by Brian Jerrom at 11am and The Toronto All Star Big Band at 1pm sponsored by: GOLD MEDALISTS OFF TO OBA: Oakville Vytis Break 1 bantam boys basketball team won five straight games to win the gold medal at the Niagara Falls Red Raiders tournament. Oakville was 3-0 in round-robin pool play.They followed that up by defeating the hosts in the semifinals and then topped Hamilton's Blessed Sacrament in the final. The Vytis earned a silver medal at the Blessed Sacrament Tournament the following weekend in Dundas, losing a close final 57-52 to the Toronto Triple Threat. Team members are: Jake Babic, Perry Billard, Owen Coulthard, Oliver Dooley, Chris Lam, Max Lambert, Spencer Marion, Rasheed Smith, Matthew Thompson (the Niagara tournament's MVP) and Dennis Xu, head coach Terry Coulthard and assistant coach Rohan Thompson.The team will compete in the Ontario Basketball Association championship tournament this weekend.