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Minor midgets' OMHA win could be last for some Hinchcliffe fourth in GoDaddy debut in his rookie season, Hinchcliffe set a track record -- later broken by Will Power in the final round of qualifying -- and started He showed up for driver introductions fourth on the grid. He lost one position on the start, dropwearing a long wavy wig, looking like -- ping to fifth, and slipped back one from the back anyway -- the more spot after being forced wide former driver of the GoDaddy on the restart following the first car. caution of the day. On the track, James "I kept getting hosed on those Hinchcliffe showed he's not fazed restarts after starting on the outby the prospect of taking over for side, and the crew did a great job IndyCar's most popular driver. in the pits with the right strategy The Oakville native placed fourth to get us back up where we in Sunday's season opener, the started," Hinchcliffe said. Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Trying to finish the 100-lap The result matched his careerrace with just two pit stops, best IndyCar finish and topped James Hinchcliffe Hinchcliffe had to conserve fuel last season's best finish (fifth) by former Andretti Autosport driver Danica over the final laps, which prevented him from taking a run at the leaders and his first Patrick. With a newly designed car and a new IndyCar podium finish. He was pleased with engine manufacturer (Chevy), last year's a strong finish in his debut for Andretti, IndyCar rookie of the year credited his new though. "It's so good to bring the Go Daddy car team for the getting the car ready for the home in the top five," he said. "I learned a race. "This was our first time running these lot today about the car; learned a lot about (cars) a full distance and you never quite fuel strategy. I know it's my second year know what to expect, but the prep Chevy now (in the IndyCar Series), but there is did was incredible -- and same with the still a lot to learn." The next race is the Honda Grand Prix of boys from the Andretti crew," he said. "Our car ran flawless all day long. I think that Alabama on Sunday. says a lot about the preparation the guys did -- Herb Garbutt can be followed over the winter." on Twitter at @Herbgarbutt Despite missing the St. Petersburg race By Herb Garbutt OAKVILLEBEAVERSTAFF 19 · Wednesday, March 28, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Continued from page 18 Crozier and five of his players, who last won a after their slow start to the campaign. Oakville championship in atom. Two of the Rangers won 18 consecutive games at one point, had won OMHAs the previous two seasons at claimed the championship at the regional the AE level, and another couple had won Silver Stick tournament and reached the OMHA titles as A players in 2010. semifinals at the International Silver Stick. Regardless of how long it had been, Crozier "We worked really hard over the course of said an OMHA crown is always special. the season. Every single per"It helps them underson contributed on the "It helps them understand stand what the rewards are team," said Charko, noting what the rewards are for for commitment and deterthat three of Oakville's six mination and effort," Crozier commitment and goals Saturday came from said. "I always try to emphadetermination and effort." defencemen. size that to the boys, about Members of the squad are what it takes to be successTyler Adams, Isaac Boutin, Oakville minor midget AA ful. That's always been my Andrew Charko, Francesco Rangers head coach message, even when they Commisso, David Difilippo, Dave Crozier were younger." Marcus Enriquez, Mikey The Rangers won their Fabiano, Robbie Gauthier, Dylan Greenhalgh, Tri-County league this season with a 20-3-3 Matthew Hipple, Kevin Kacvinsky, Owen record, finishing three points ahead of secondMcLean, Alexandre Moreau, Jack Morris, place Stoney Creek -- the team that elimiMatthew Tani, Alex Williams and Nicholas nated Oakville in last year's OMHA playdowns. Zuliani. Mike Greenhalgh is the team's assis- The two teams met once again in this year's tant coach, James Gauthier and Greg Williams semifinals, where Oakville rallied from a 2-1 are the trainers, and Cindy Hipple is the man- series deficit to oust its rivals in five games. ager. The Rangers finish the year with an overall record of 62-10-5, outscoring their opponents Minor midget AA 317-114. They won four tournaments this Minor midget AA Rangers head coach Dave season as well, including the hometown Crozier says he has always tried to teach life Richard Bell competition after Christmas. skills through hockey. Members of the team are Doug Bertrand, Last weekend, in what might be the final Antoine Brochu, Connor Chambers, J.J. year of rep hockey for some players, his Cipriano, Alex Cox, Colin Clarke, Logan Rangers got another reminder of what hard Crozier, Marko Jugovic, Patrick Leon, Chris work can provide. Luongo, Lukas Marek, Sean McKellar, Zach Oakville posted back-to-back wins over the Murray, Jacob Serensits, Ben Sisokin, Tyler Kingston Canadians at Joshua's Creek Arenas Spence, Jake Smyth and Ryan Wolski. to capture the OMHA first-to-six-points chamJim Nyhuus and Doug Spence also coach pionship series in four games. After splitting a the team, Mark Ramos is the trainer and Tim pair of games in Kingston the previous week- Clarke is the manager. end, the Rangers downed the Canadians 4-1 Friday and 5-2 Saturday. -- Jon Kuiperij can be followed It was the first OMHA title in five years for on Twitter at @Beaversports REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Follow Herb Garbutt on Twitter at @herbgarbutt Oakville Rec Adult Summer Hockey Register now for Our Spring/Summer Season Prime time weeknights, no late nights! SPRING IN FOR A FRESH NEW UP TO A LOOK WARM WITH DIMPLEX FIREPLACES. MODERN FIREPLACE PRE- TRYOUT CLASSES APRIL 2nd to 6th or APRIL 9th to 13th. 6:30 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:30 2003 - 2004 2001 - 2002 1996 - 2000 $185 plus tax $185 plus tax $185 plus tax If that isn't enough for you, drop in to our Elite Defensive and Offensive classes on Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively. Call ahead to register as spaces are limited! 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