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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 22, 2006 - 35 Ice season ends with shootout loss to Brampton By Matt Civak SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER The Oakville Ice was unable to cool off the red hot Bram pton Thunder,.which extended its winning streak over the Ice with a 2-0 series sweep in the Central Division semifinals. Saturday's Game 1, which was a physical affair, read 5-1 in favour of Bram pton on the scoreboard but was very competitive. Oakville was able to out-shoot the Thunder 25-23, but had problems getting past the T hunder defence and goalkeeper, Cindy Eadie. Oakville coach Randy Hall said th at his team "had a tough tim e getting clear chances." This game was fur th e r proof th at quantity doesn't necessarily beat quali ty. The Ice didn't go down easy, though. A 40-save per form ance from Oakville's backup goalie, Katie Germain and a late goal by the Ice's Becky Kellar tied the game 2-2 and forced a shootout on Sunday. However, the T hunder was able to win the shootout, preventing Oakville from taking the series any further. Hall, who was obviously displeased with the result, had nothing bad to say about his team 's play in the series. "I'm disappointed th at we're done,, but not in our effort," Hall said. "They cashed in on th eir chances and we didn't. That was the difference in the series." T hough many people question w h eth er the shootout is a reasonable way to determ ine a w inner in a hockey game, Hall has come to term s with the con troversial tiebreaker. v "I t's p art of th e game now," Hall said of the shootout. "It's a way of ending games. The NHL does it and it's gooii foY the fans... you learn to accept it." Jayna Hefford and Vicky Sunohara led the way for the T hunder in the series. Hefford scored four goals for B ram pton (two in each game) and S unohara notched a pair of goals and two assists in the series. Oakville's leading scorer, Carly Haggard, played a large role for the Ice in Game 2 with a goal and an assist. Bram pton will play the Durham Lightning in the Central Division finals starting April 1. The w inner of th at series will go on to the NWHL finals against the w inner of the East Division. PHOTOS BY BARRIE ERSKINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER HIGHS AND LOWS: The Oakville Ice experienced a wide range of emotions during Sunday's National Women's Hockey League playoff contest against the Brampton Thunder. Left, Carly Haggard (in white) whoops it up after scoring her team's first goal ofth e game. Right, Christine Brownlee (23), Val Hall (88) and goaltender Katie Germain are dejected after Brampton's Jayan Hefford (in back ground) scores one of her two goals in the contest. Brampton edged Oakville 3-2 in a shootout, claiming the first-round playoff series in two straight games. * REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Garage Sales ESTATE SALE Fri., Mar. 24 2 -7pm Sat. Mar. 25 10am -3pm 1137 Lansdown Drive Deaths ESTATE CONTENTS SALE Complete house furnishings, plus garage, KEOHAN, Gerald- Peacefully passed away on Monday, March 20,2006 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. Gerry will be sadly missed by wife Millie and sons, Stephen, Michael and daughter Patty. Proud grandfather of Jessie, Maddie, Liam, Blanca, Michael, Craig and Lauren. The family will receive friends at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403) in Oakville (905-257-8822) on Wednesday March 22,2006 from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held onThursday, March 23,2006 at 10:30 a.m. for family and friends of Gerry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation - Spinal Cord Injury Education Fund. LEASK, Constance " Ivy"- Passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on Sunday, March 19,2006 at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife ofthe late Hugh Leask, beloved cousin of George H. Winnett and his wife Isobel of Oakville. Lovingly remembered by her foster children Alex, Janet, Lorraine, Pau-line and the late Alice, and many nieces, nephew and families. Ivy leaves behind many friends she made overthe years through herspecial kindness. She was loved and cherished by all those who knew her. A special thank you to Dr. Martinovic, Dr. Chau andDr.Rzepkaandthe5CStaffofO.T.M.H.fortheirloving and compassionate care. Friends and family will be received at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), for a celebration of her life in the chapel 11:00 am on Friday, March 24, 2006. Interment at Uxbridge Cemetery will follow at a later date. Donations in Ivy's memory may be made to the Lion's Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, P.O. Box 907, Oakville, ON L6J4E8 or the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Foundation, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville, ON L6J 3L7. Email condolences may be sent to kopriva ©eol.ca; please place LEASK on the subject line. Deaths MACKENZIE, Freeta Idith * Passed away on Saturday, March 18,2006 in her 91 * year. She was the wife ofthe late Bill Stevie (deceased in 1955), and of the late Wallace Mackenzie (deceased in November 1983). Freeta will be sadlymissed by her daughter, Mrs. Ann Wilson, and her grandchildren, Brad Wilson and his life partner Sandy; Peri Wilson and her husband Tom and her children Amira and Scott; and Derek Wilson and his wife Michelle and their children Megan, Matthew and Paige. Freeta will also be missed by her stepson, John Mackenzie, his wife Sylvia and their children Jeffrey and Jerrold. She was predeceased by brothers Charles, Roy, and Earl Beattie and sisters Rhea Bullas and Marie Keenan, and their families. The funeral was held at Walton Memorial United Church in Bronte, on Tuesday morning, March21st. Interment was attheTrafalgar Lawn Cemetery on Dundas Street (Hwy. #5) east of Fourth Line. Charitable contributions in her memory for the VON, the Red Cross, or Walton Memorial Church would be appreciated. I O'BRIEN, Ford Moody-(Born in Renfrew Ontario, member | of Canadian Armed Forces Brigade). On Monday March j 20,2006 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Ford was 183 years young. Anything he took up whether it was the steel ;" nut and bolt" business, real estate, curling or golf -Ford [ excelled because of his self pride. Ford will be missed by i manyfamilyandfriends. Visitation will be held attheKopriva i TaylorCommunity Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, ; O akville, (905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm ; Wednesday. Funeral service 11:00 am Thursday at St. John's United Church, 262 Randall Street, Oakville where he was a longtime member. A reception will follow the sevice at the Oakville Golf Club, 1154 Sixth Line, Oakville. In lieu .of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association. SCHMIDTCHEN, Wolfgang- Peacefully and suddenly surrounded by his family on Monday March 20, 2006 at the age of 61 after a brave struggle with lymphoma. Beloved and cherished husband and best friend of Annette for 38 years. Loving and dedicated father of Astrid and Erica. Will be greatly missed by a large ex-tended family in Canada and Germany. Predeceased by Mama and Papa Erna and Hermann, survived by siblings Peter and Brigitte. Wolfgang enjoyed life to the fullest, passionate about his many hobbies, especially travel and music. A con-stant source of knowledge, support and inspiration. Special thanks to the team at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital ICU, Ward 396 at Henderson Hospital and Dr. Meyer's team at the Juravinski Clinic in Hamilton. Visitation will take place Thursday March 23, 2006 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, (one block east of Kerr Street), Oakville (905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. with vigil at 8:30 pm. Liturgy service 10:00 am Friday March 24,2006 at St. Matthew Church, 1150 Monks Pas-sage, Oakville. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital would be ap-preciated. Email condolences may be sent to kopriva@eol.ca; please place SCHMIDTCHEN in the subject line. in Memoriam CULHAM, Olga January 18,1920 ~ March 22,1997 Nine long sad years have passed. We miss you more than ever. Our family chain has been broken, but we know you are always near. You were the greatest Mom and best friend, and were admired by everyone. It's no wonder you defined that magical word, LOVE ALWAYS LOVING, ALWAYS LOVED Mary, Chris Gago and Family and the Culham's No phone calls No early birds (Royal W in d s o r/ Ford via Kingsway & Wynton) Fine quality Designerstyle furniture (liv., din., bed.), china, crystal, brass, lots of decorative items, clothing +++ Everything less than 4 years old Saturday March 25, 9am-4pm 233 Dunwoody Dr. Oakville. DO NOT MISS THIS SALE!! Coming Event TEAM & BIRTHDAY PARTIES Serving Burlington for over 14 yearsifc · Ball Hockey Rinks · Batting Cages ·Indoor Beach Volleyball · Dinner Packages Call Now 905-335-8520 DONATO SABATINI Support Group ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you drink, that's your business If you want to quit, That's Ours! (416)487-5591 (905)631-8784 THE Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and - heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. In Loving memory of a Dear Husband, Loving Father and Grandfather, Who passed away March 23,2003 Always loved. Never forgotten by Wife Idea, Daughters Licia & Nadia, Son in-laws Tony & Fred Grandchildren Alexandra, Albert, Daniel, Andrew, Stefan