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976â€"4321 The Oakville Blades were pping their momentum didn‘t d with the weekend as they turned to Milton last night with ppes of increasing their 2â€"1 ad in the bestâ€"ofâ€"seven provinâ€" al junior "A" hockey series. .The game went beyond the eaver‘s press deadline, and the sult will be in Friday‘s paper. Either way, the series shifts ack to the Oakville Arena for he fifth game this Friday at 8 m. The Blades cruised to a 7â€"4 fictory in Milton Friday night : WITH THE OAKVILLE ‘ Jumor A Ho The Blades got the message and heard the wakeup call. They rebounded and won back to back games decisively to take a 2â€"1 edge over Milton in this 1st round of the Central Junior A playoffs. Most importantly they recaptured their belief «in themselves as winners. The Blades played with confidence and composure getting the job done at both ends of the ice. They seem to have reconnected as a team. In Sunday‘s game, for instance, there were six different goal scorers in their 7â€"4 win. If there is such a thing as momentum, it must be born of positive thinking and a willingness to play this His teammates call him "Baller® â€" The O.H.A. imed him this season‘s Best Defenseman in the <Oakville native, Justin has been a mainstay of the Blades‘ blusline corps. His experiance an team this season. . urse of study in Law Enforcement and Security. in many hours of volunteer time to coaching Bantam AA hockey and teaching at hockey clinics for minor OCKe playefs, s _ Justin is a steadying influence to the Blades‘ . BETWEEN OTHE Minves, j e 1 Re game for each other. T outings. Each line contributed strong efforts to control and dominate the feisty Milton team. In Sunday‘s win at Oakville Arena, the Blades grew stronger as the game progressed. This has to bode well for the upcoming games of this series. Tuesday‘s battle in Milton, the Blades game at Oakville Arena this Friday night will be a game worth seeing. As the drama builds, the hockey is becoming more and more exciting. Believe it! You won‘t want to miss this one! Playoff Scoring ce e aA PT j #22 KentWillams 3 5 3 8 #23 GordKalverda 3 3 4 7 #20 Maitinterbartolo 3 1 4 5 #12 Jason Slaney 3 2 2 4 #11_Mike Sikora 321. 2. 3 awest division of the OHA Central Ontario Junior A. An presence . «on defense has been invaluable to the success of the Justin attends Sheridan College completing his . and then picked up right where they left off Sunday night with an easy 4â€"1 victory in the friendâ€" ly confines of Oakville Arena. The weekend performance had Blades general manager Murray Walker wondering if it was the same team as the one that dropped the opening game a little more than a week ago 7â€"4. "I don‘t know if it was first night jitters, or what," he said. "But the players executed extremely well on Friday and Sunday." More specifically, he elaboratâ€" LN ‘l ho 1A h e 2 Eo 42. he Blades showed this in spades in their last two Whatever the outcome of Milton 7 â€" Oakville 4 Game 2 Oakville 4 _ Milton 1 Game 3 Oakville 7 _ Milton 4 (Oakville leads series 2â€"1) fensive efforts. He has quietly and consistently got.f . the job done all year. His teammates certainly respect. 1 him and now the whole league does as woll. _ THE OAKVILLE BEAVER _SPORTS ost Milton in fifth game Friday night Blades blast back ed, the players cleared their own zone well and peppered a lot of shots on goal. And they did this all with the afterburners on, using their supeâ€" rior speed to good advantage. In Sunday‘s 4â€"1 victory, Oakville took leads of 2â€"0 and 3â€" 0 into the dressing room. Kent Williams scored a pair of goals with Gord Kalverda and Cory Waring each adding a sinâ€" gle marker. Matt Interbartolo picked up two assists with singles to Jud Richards, Andrew Shortt, Jason Slaney, Gord Kalverda, Justin Praamsma and Justin Ball. In Friday‘s 7â€"4 victory, Oakville jumped out to period leads of 2â€"0 and 5â€"2. Jason Slaney led the scoring parade with two goals while sinâ€" gles went to Matt Swain, Gord Kalverda, Mike Sikora, Kent Williams and Matt Honchar. Williams and Jud Richards contributed two assists each while single helpers were added by Jason Bengert, Matt Interbartolo,. Cory Waring, Slaney and Gord Kalverda. If necessary, Game Six is set for Sunday in Milton (7 p.m.) while Game Seven is back home at Oakville Arena next Tuesday (7:30 p.m.). Base beat the best John Base didn‘t do all that well in his fifth appearance at the provincial curling championships, which wrapped up in St. Thomas on the weekend, but his team does have one very big consolation. The Oakville rink, which posted a 3â€"7 record, was one of only two teams try their hand at the game. . that managed to beat reigning world champion Russ Howard. After that surprise firstâ€"round opening result, however, fortunes began to change. Howard would drop his next game â€" to Guelph‘s Axel Larsen â€" but then begin an undefeated string that would take him right through to the championship where he, fittingly, managed to meet up with Larsen again to avenge his earlier loss with a 9â€"4 victory. The Oakville foursome also included Larry Snow, Tom McLeod and Ross Scarrow. Final registration on Saturday Sign up early. That‘s the advice from the Oakyville Minor Baseball Association (OMBA) which is holding its second and final registration this Saturday (Feb. 19) at T.A. Blakelock Secondary School on Rebecca Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the first registration two weeks ago attracting a record 1,400 players, the league is warning that some programs may fill to capacity and be cut off on Saturday. Registrations were particularly heavy in the Tâ€"Ball age division (youngâ€" sters born in 1985 through 1988), said league spokesman Ken Spencer. The OMBA says that because of park allocations it has room for only about 1,000 more players. ‘"In previous years, we also took late registrations right up to the start of the playing season," he said. "Given this year‘s first turnout, there may be a lot of disappointed youngsters if they wait until the last minute." Coaches, umpires and sponsors are also invited to attend Saturday‘s regisâ€" trations. The league office can be reached at $15â€"6622. The town‘s other summer baseball league â€" Oakyville Little League â€" has already had two registrations and has only limited openings remaining in some divisions, and waiting lists for others. Their league office can be reached at 842â€"5555. Saturday, February 12. 19 26 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. White Oaks Secondary School _ McCraney Avenue West $35.00 Girls age 9â€"18, Boys 6â€"15 Player‘s Proof of Age Required League play starts April 25/94 and ends by June 30/94 OAKVILLE Minor Baseball Association If you are planning to enrol in a recreational activity this summer, consider the programs we have to offer... * 3 Levels of Competition â€" House Leagues, Select and Town Rep * Special Development Programs â€" to improve players skills * A Player Rating System â€" for better team balance * Coach and Umpire Clinics â€" taught by qualified instructors * A Secured Batting Cage â€" free team or individual practices * Complete Uniforms â€" Mosquito through Juvenile * A Full and Rewarding Season â€" April to September * Family Rates â€" to encourage participation * ... plus a Separate Softball Program for Girls it‘s a Total Baseball Experience A COMPLETE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BORN IN 1975 THROUGH 1988 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1994 Canaoa‘s NationaL Sport _ Page 16 Reid Miller saw some action between the pipes at a lacrosse skills clinic held last Saturday. The skills clinics are being held every Saturday in February by the Oakvile Minor Lacrosse Association. They proâ€" vide an opportunity forreturning players to brush up on their moves and for newor aspiring players to (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) Oakville sports scoreboard BANTAM "AA" Oakville 7, Burlington 3 (Feb. 13, playof®): the Oakville First Choice Haircutters Rangers built up a 4â€"0 lead in the first period and never looked back. The scoring was well distributed with singles to Dave Dunn, Jeff Elia, Kevin Gibbons, Craig Gilmore, Kirk Joudry, David Pink and Kent Wallace. Dunn and Pink also contributed two assists each, while single helpers went to Mike Dinner, Elia, Joudry, Glen Kwon, Brad McDonald, Justin Miller, Jim Romph and Kent Wallace. Oakville 5, Burlington 4 (Feb. 5, playoff): the opening game of the bestâ€"ofâ€"five, secondâ€"round playoff series was a back and forth affair with Oakville jumping out to a 2â€"0 lead, only to fall behind 3â€"2 before turning on the afterbumers again for a 5â€"3 lead. Michael Dinner was once again the offensive leader with two goals. Singles went to Dave Dunn, Jeff Elia and Justin Miller. Jim Romph chipped in two assists with singles to Dinner, Dunn, Kirk Joudry, Glen Kwon, Brad McDonald and David Pink. Goaltender Jamie Miller made a numâ€" ber of excellent saves. MINOR NOVICE "AA" Orangeville 5, Oakville 0 (Feb. 12, playoff): despite the score, the Pillsbury/Polywheels Rangers never gave up as they saw their lead in the bestâ€"ofâ€" five, first round playoff cut to 2â€"1. Oakville 1, Orangeville 0 (Feb. 11, playoff): Doug Csima had a well deserved shutout with Evan McGrath scoring the lone, unassisted goal with seven minutes left to play. MINOR PEE WEE "AAA" Oakville 3, Guelph 0 (Feb. 5): Danny Lacey delivâ€" ered the shutout against a much improved Guelph team. Oakville scorers were Jeff Ferguson, Alex Lemon and Jordan Meloff. Assists went to Geoffrey Baines, Nick Brenner, Rob Conboy, Dan Dawson, Jason Gould and Meloff. Oakville 2, Streetsville 2 (Feb. 4): Matt Collaton preserved the one point as his team put in a lacklusâ€" tre effort. Jordan Meloff and Jeff Ferguson each scored a goal. MINOR NOVICE "AAA" Barrie 5, Oakville 4: the Xtra Lease Rangers saw their win streak come to an end with the loss to a very hot Barrie team. Scoring for Oakville were Steve Donnelly (2), Richard Meloche and Josh Smyth with assists from Ryan Donnelly (2), Nico Gill and Josh Smyth. Oakville 5, Clarkson 2: Josh Smyth potted three goals in this exhibition game with singles going to Steven Donnelly and Alfred Lee. ATOM "A" The Oakville Bank of Montreal Rangers won two out of three games with nail biting, shootâ€"out action More sports on page 24 _Rep Hockey in tournament play at Bracebridge February 5 an. and left cottage country with consolation series phies in hand. Oakville 5, Barrie 4 (in a shootout): with t! teams tied at 4â€"4 after regulation play, a shoolo‘ ensued. Oakville was up to the task as first Gr: Dodge and then Amanda Joseph deked the go: tender. Meanwhile, at the other end, Oakville go: tender Matt Dyer blanked the two Barrie shoote: In regulation time, Matt Edwards, Amanda ]05611 Ben Williams and Christian Daniels handled t scoring. Assists went to Greg Dodge (2), Anc Dold and Williams. ‘ Bracebridge 4, Oakville 2: Oakville let a 2â€"0 le,i get away in the second game. Amanda Josef opened the scoring, assisted by Matt Grcgoir{ Andy Dold followed up with the second go: assisted by Matt Edwards. Oakville 6, Wexford 3 (consolation chamg onship): this time, it was Oakville who fought ba from a twoâ€"goal, 3â€"1 deficit to win 6â€"3. Bt Williams led the scoring parade with two gos while singles went to Andy Dold, David Rookyar Jesse Robertson and Matt Gregoire. Assists went Gred Dodge (2), Christian Daniels (2), B« Williams, Andy Dold, Amanda Joseph and Dav Rookyard. MINOR PEE WEE "AA" Exhibition (Feb. 12 and 13): the Agway Mets Rangers took time out of their Ontario playo schedule to travel to Rochester. Oakville play very well against a slightly older major pee w Rochester division, winning both games of t friendship, invitational tournament. Despite t! close 3â€"2 scores in both games, the Oakville tea played well and confidently but ran into some h goaltending. Scoring in the first game were Andre Holman, Mike Purcell and Stuart Brown wi assists to Robert Kapuscinski, Josh Close, Brown, Mike Purcell and Gavin McGrath. In t second game, the goal scoreres were Robe Kapuscinski, Stuart Brown and Stephen King wi assists to Mike Purcell and Gavin McGrath. Jam Klakurka suited up for both games. MAJOR PEE WEE "AAA" Oakville 2, Chinguacousy 1 (Feb. 12); Oakvi closed out the season on a high note. Colin Hat and Alex Lemon handled the scoring while Dan Lacey was steady in net. Assists were earned Hatch, Lemon and Jordan Meloff. Oakville 2, Brampton 1 (Feb. 8): Oakville claim the division title with a win over their main riva Jason Gould scored both goals for Oakville wi assists to Nick Brenner and Rob Lonboy. M Collaton preserved the big win for the Rangers the nets. Spring bal Registration for the Kinsm Minor Softball League, which ru from the end of April to the end June, is on tap this Saturday, 9: a.m. to 1 p.m., at White Oa Secondary School on McCran Avenue West. The third and final registrati will be held on the followi Saturday (Feb. 26). The league is open to boys frol REGISTRATION DATES T.A BLAKELOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR ADDITIONAL INFO â€" 815â€"6622 6 to 15 years of age and girls fro to 18 years of age and the cost is reasonable $35. § The league, which has been for 29 years by the Oakvil Kinsmen Club, is convenient f| young sports buffs who may going away during the summ months or, perhaps, concentrati on another sport such as soccer lacrosse. The league is also looking f! sponsors, volunteer coaches a umpires (who are paid). For interested people that ca make it out to the registration, t voice box mail can be reached 815â€"6522. .‘ February 19th/94 9 a.m.4 p.m. 4