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il Open 1 Until 9 m PHONE 2761 the HERALD S HARVEYS TIRE CENTRE Park Plaza Georgetown 8775110 Sports We cant shake Raiders split games with Shipbuilders Stepping down The Acton Junior Sabres have asked Glenn Murray a former player for team to take the coaching spot for the rest of the season Former coach Bill Richmond relinquishes his post for the next four games of the regular season Murray now skating with the Georgetown Chrysler Raiders has seen Sabres play about limes this season In his first game behind the bench the Acton Sv were defeated against Milton but the Steamers were by Acton Murray felt the youth of the club this season has been a contributing factor to how the team has done in 1982 He says there are only three players over the age of years The younger players still have a lot to learn about Junior hockey the new Acton coach says In the next two weeks Murray says he would like to see the team play more aggressive hockey and see improvement in their desire If they play as a teanr they can mako It competitive in the playoffs he says The playoff structure is such that Acton will play one of the top our teams in the Central League The first round Is a best of seven Nicknamed Motor Murray says he used to coach minor hockey but this is his first try at the Junior level BILL RICHMOND GLENN MURRAY Former coach Bill Richmond said if he were to start the season again he would probably try and teach more basics and not adapt a sophisticated system right away His juvenile team Richmond coach had triple A experience and thus they were more adept to know more at an early age he said Richmond said the Acton Sabres did eventual respond and they did improve by the end of the season The decision to make a coaching change was in an effort to shake things up the former Acton coach said January that with four returning players two of them Juveniles the team t be competitive Richmond said I The team had the option of using money to buy some quality Imports or take their lumps with local boys he said A Jan meeting gave him a unanimous vote of confidence from the executive Richmond said Later a member of the executive decided the team should base their philosophy around winning more games he said The eligible local players for next year Acton Sabres so for the 198384 season me next coach will have a sound criteria to work with he said Richmond will stay on as general manager a post that he has assumed for most of the 166283 season because of the ailments of regular GM Brian Richmond said he won t be back next year In Junior B hockey because he had better offers for a higher calibre of hockey tans await decision Us decision making time for the Hockey Heritage Committee In preparation for the annual hockey dinner saluting a devoted member of the hockey community Monday March Is the date for the Heritage banquet The location has changed to the Gordon Alcott Hall less tickets will be available Brian McFarlane a well known sports broad cast and writer will be the guest speaker for the Heritage dinner Dave Kentner now shares his responsibil ities as Hockey Heritage chairman with BUI Anderson The decision in picking a deserving candidate will not be easy because of the long list of suitable people Tho nomination list has grown to include Walter Blanch Bob Hooper Wilfred Jessie Hayes Reverend Self Bob Tost and the Kinsmen club The other 20 candidates previously selected and who will again be considered for the candidate are Harry Levy Ann McMenemy Bill Richmond Joe Dave Ken McMillan Dave Osborne Zeke McCandless Ted King Roy Ward Bob Lane Gordon Arena Staff Herb Arnold Frank Connely Jim Yates Jim Ford Del Beaumont Nick and Bill Fisher Two candidates wished to have their nam withdrawn from the official list Heritage Co- Chairman Dave Kontnor said A 52 loss is avenged The Georgetown Chrysler Raiders cant shake the Colllngwood Shipbuilders from their grasp In an effort to gain sole possession of first place In the Intermediate A hockey league The Raiders lost their chance for first place day night In a loss to the Shipbuilders then regained a foothold against Saturday In a win over their rivals In Sunday away game in Port Elgin the Raiders skated to a victory to tie them with Colllngwood for first place each with points Saturday night game was a convincing over powering victory for Georgetown and it gave playercoach Gary Ford the opportunity to sit out most of the game and smile at the play of his team He still scored two goals In the game We did what we want ed to do he said It was solid hockey with no real weak spots he said Up for the Saturday contest were two Junior B players from the Gemt nis Forwards Bob Dean and Lance never looked out of place during the night Bob Dean took a regular turn playing defence to fill In for the club a shortage in that position LYONS SLIM With two player cards left to fill Ford said the team could still use anoth er defenceman but the chances of attaining former captain and Peterborough Pete Steve Lyons is slim The loss to Collingwood Friday night could have been averted if the Raid had two more players coach Ford said We went up to Colllngwood with only a third of our players he said When Colllngwood are pressured they quit Ford said In the Friday game Georgetown went ahead 2 1 then Raid- era ran out of steam he said Saturday night it was Bill Gerrle who made he d fference for George town the Raider coach said Gerrle had one goal In the Friday game with Colllngwood then he came back with a three goal performance against the Shipbuilders at home In the Friday game Gerrie and Guy Cormier scored the lone Raider goals while both were assisted by mainstay centre Tun Ampleford The Raiders passed the puck well in the victory over Colllngwood at home In the first period Georgetown dominated the play but capl tallzo on their scoring chances Tim Colley scored first at the mid way mark on a goal shot while he was sliding towards Raider goaltend Brad Miller from 10 feet away Three minutes later Doug Fry scored on a similar play when he skated around a Colling wood defender on a great effort was pulled down but he some how managed to slid the puck past Harry Van to tie the game at 11 In the second period the Raiders come out fired up and their hustle provided Gary Ford with a power play goal as a pass from Tim Ampleford and Mai Anthony set the Georgetown coach up per feclly In front on Colling wood net retaliated to lie he Raiders at 22 Bill Gerrle then his first of three goals by flipping his shot over Van from IS feet The shot which Gerrle held til the last second came from a rebound Gary Ford then a fallen and let go a wrist shot for a goal assisted by Tim Ample ford and John Saunders took Ford example and did his own thread the needle ddce and shoot from the slot for a lead The scoring ended In the second period after Doug Fry goal where he took a pass from Guy Cormier and then skated around the net and stuffed the puck behind Van Collingwood came back In the third period A welldeserved goal was scored by Shipbuilder defenceman Mike Green Tim Turner hustled all night and finally it paid off with a 40 foot goal on a shot from a bad angle assisted by Tim Ample ford The score became when Guy Cormier put one In from in front of the net assisted by Doug Fry and Scott McKensie Bill scored his hat trick when he scored from a foot shot after rushing up the Ice assist ed by John Saunders and Scott McKenzle Georgetown lose to Burlington Gems edged by a hot Steamer The Georgetown Junior B Geminis were downed by Burlington Cougars Friday night then they hosted Milton Sunday and were edged out by a hot Steamer goal tender Paulo was the key to Milton s victory over Georgetown coach Jules said after wards But In Fridays setback the Georgetown mentor could only admit that went right in challenging Burlington The Gems had the advantage in the Milton game but they became overanxious when down 30 Russian said Georgetown beat on the last time they played them but a few defensive lapses cost the Gems dearly The Steam era scored their fourth goal into an empty net when Mike Steer was pulled In favor of an extra attacker Herb and Lance Doucette were lost to the Gems because of their fighting prowess but players like Kennedy and Bob Dean worked hard to take up the slack said Bob Dean and Lance were both wear ing Raider uniforms In Saturday a contest Colllngwood in Intermediate A action Both players did well but with playoffs approaching It Is doubt they will see much action with the Raiders In the near future Meanwhile Chris Pen voy Is still out with a hurt ankle but he Is expected back next week Jay Barwell has hurt in the Milton game and It la still not known what the extent of his Injuries are Scoring for Georgetown In the Milton game were Mark Hamilton from Bob Dean and Mike Doucetle The second goal was from Bill Bathgate assist by Mark Hamilton SWEEPING UP A STORM The North Hilton Golf and country club rink was enveloped with curlers last week The Mid Winter Mixed bontniel started last M light while the final draw was completed Saturday night More pictures on page Herald photo Sabres joust with Milton By DENNIS LAWRENCE Herald Correspondent In gameactlon this past week the Acton Sabres took their first two defeats under their new coach Glenn Murray They lost to Milton on Wednesday night and Friday they lost to the Colts On Friday night when the Colts defeated the Sabres penalties hurt Ladies cage play In Ladles basketball action Jan 2S the Capricorna defeated the Centaurs while the Trojans edged the Mustangs The Capricoms were led by the fine play of Corine who produced 18 points while teammate Anita found the mark for points The Centaurs had a 16 point performance from Sam while Karen Keams contributed 12 points For the Trojans Leslie Ashton had a good game with 12 points Sue also shot well for points The Mustangs were paced by the point performance of Wendy Forsyth while Janice had six points Acton as the Colts scored four of their goals on the power play In the first period the teams started out fast with defence by Acton The Colts struck first midway through the first period with two power play goals The rest of the period was very close with lots of checking Tho second period also started out fast like the first and the Colts scored another power play goal midway through the perl od Acton came back with a goal when Paul scored on a pass from Art Keating five minutes later The Colls got another short banded goal In the last minute In the third period tho Colls came out flying as they scored two minuses into the period Acton got their second goal when Denis Klrton teamed up with Ken Franklin and Bob Boldt The Barrio Colts scored one more goal to round off the game and to give them the win Glenn Murray the Sabres coach sold tho team played a good gome but the penalties hurt them Glenn also said the defence was working better which will bring along the offence Paul Barrett of the Sabre is probably out for the rest of the year with torn ligaments In his left knee The last home game Is this Friday at Lost and found Contrary to rumors Raider forward Gary McFadycn Is back In Georgetown and not a member of professional hockey team When the Georgetown native went down on holidays to visit fellow Dick who Is currently injured the coach asked Gary to and play some games for the team McFadyen was there during the weekend and missed last week games with the Raiders but he washomeMondaynlghtworkinglateathlsstOre M and Pro Sports which he coowns league A new league will be starting Thursday Feb 3 About people met with the Recreation Department lo outline the game format and schedule The two Georgetown Fairground outdoor Ice rinks will be utilised taking advantage of the baseball diamond lights Thursday evenings at 30 was chosen as the most convenient time to play The league Is set up in a coed format meaning thai at least two girls must be on the Ice at any given time Games will consist of minute periods and players must bring their own brooms Referees are still required but In he interim some of the league founders have offered their services The league members stress that at the first game everyone is welcome to bring interested friends to increase the participation in league Questions Call Eva Carney at ext DRG Juveniles Georgetown West Insurance and Stationery Juveniles ended the regular season with two victories InBurluigtQaonjBD first period Kevin Phillips Kevin Hackett and Bob Morrow scored In the second Bob Morrow added another In the third to give them a 43 win At home on Thursday night after a scoreless first period Mark Palmer Kevin Hackett Mike Stone and Bob Morrow scored In the second with Morrow Stone and Kevin Phillips scoring In the third to give the Juveniles a 73 victory over Streetsviile They will now wait for the winners of the MlltonDundas series before starting the playoffs this weekend Colorful Cherry Tickets are still available to see the colorful Don Cherry former NHL coach lo both the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Rockies Cherry will be guest speaker at the Gemlrds Celebrity Night The dinner scheduled for Friday Feb will also feature former NHL referee John McCauley who lives In Georgetown With the Boston Bruins Cherry had a 1MW4 win loss tied record over a five-year- span In Cherry started with the Colorado Rockies as their coach He then moved on and became coach of Team Canada at the World Championship in Sweden in 1981 Cherry is now a color commentator on Hockey Night In Canada and Wednesday nights he la host of a Sports Variety Show called Grapes Place One biography described Cherry this way By far the most colorful and candid coach In the NHL and maybe all sports Cherry a wardrobe and hlspltbullterrter Blue have gained him attention from all comers of North America Tickets for the dinner which cost are available from Harvey Firestone or from a member of the Georgetown Junior Executive