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41 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, September 23, 2009 ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER DANGER ZONE: Oakville Blades defenceman Dan Hunt (left) helps out goaltender Thomas Savelli by clearing a loose puck from the crease during the Blades' season opener Friday against the Kingston Voyageurs. Oakville was blanked 1-0 by the defending Ontario Junior Hockey League champs, but bounced back two days later to down the Aurora Tigers 5-4. Blades salvage split of opening weekend The Oakville Blades opened their 2009-10 Ontario Junior Hockey League season last weekend by splitting two games in the annual Governor's Showcase, held at Joshua's Creek Arenas. Oakville lost its opening game 1-0 to the Kingston Voyageurs in a rematch of last year's league championship series, also won by Kingston. The Blades then edged the Aurora Tigers 5-4 Sunday. Mark Bennett paced the Blades Sunday with a pair of power-play goals. Dustin Alcock and Mark McGowan also tallied for Oakville, with Mike Ingoldsby picking up two assists. Thomas Savelli, pressed into service midway through Friday's game after starting goalie Mike Morissette tweaked his groin, recorded the victory in net Sunday. The Blades visit the Mississauga Chargers tonight (Wednesday) and are home to the Milton IceHawks Friday, a 7:30 p.m. start at Joshua's Creek Arenas. Get on the path to health. 2009-2010 WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Oakville Basketball Club is the premier basketball club in our community. With approximately one thousand athletes in our house league programs and over 200 rep level athletes. We have proudly worked with Basketball Ontario and Canada Basketball to implement the Steve Nash program in our Winter House League over the last two years. This season we will apply even further focus on the development of our young athletes as they progress in our house leagues by adding a complimentary development camp with our rep level coaches. The Winter Basketball League is for boys and girls ages 8 to 17 who want to learn basketball skills in a fun environment with friends. Come out and join us for on court fun and excitement while learning the FUNdamentals of passing, shooting and ball handling with our experienced coaches. Games will be played on Sundays with one 1 hour practice during the week. League is open to anyone who wants to learn the game and have FUN. Uniform and balls provided with award presentation at the end of the season. Season runs from October through to March Fall 2009 Microballer Boys and Girls Ages 5-12 Thursdays, Sept. 24 ­ Nov. 26, 2009 Pine Grove Public School (Fourth Line & Speers Avenue) $120 Microballer 1 (ages 5-6) $120 Microballer 2 (ages 6-7) $135 Pre-Novice (ages 7-8) John Knox Christian School (Ford Drive and Royal Windsor Drive) $120 Microballer 2 (ages 6-7) $135 Pre-Novice (ages 7-8) $135 Macroballers (ages 9-12) - This year all of our house league coaches will be fully certified as community level coaches by the Ontario Basketball Association. - The structured curriculum of the Steve Nash program will be implemented fully. - We are proud to work together with the OBA and Basketball Canada to provide high quality programs in our community. 6:15-7:00 pm - Our coaches and teams will benefit through further level 7:00-7:45 pm development from our 24 high level rep coaches who have 6:45-7:45 pm committed to developing the quality of the house league programs. - The Oakville Basketball Club was tremendously successful last season fielding many AAA level teams, winning three division 1 provincial medals and an Eastern Canadian Championships (unprecedented in Oakville Basketball history). 6:00-6:45 pm 6:45-7:45 pm 7:45-8:45 pm - The Oakville Basketball Club had another excellent rep season last year. Boasting many AAA level teams and we are proud to be the home of the undefeated Major Atom Girls Provincial AAA Champions!!. Fore more information about our house league and Microballers programs, please visit our website at... OB We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. FREE Offer expires Oct. 7, 2009 www.oakvillebasketball.com