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Sports Oakville Beaver SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 432) Fax 905-337-5571 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com · FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009 39 Better than they look Ridge boys' hockey team dominant early If the standings were determined solely by aesthetics, the Iroquois Ridge Traiblazers would be at the bottom of the Halton high school boys' hockey standings these days. But wins and losses are determined by which team scores more goals than the other, and the Trailblazers are pretty good in that department. Ridge has roared out to an 8-0 start this season, establishing itself as an early threat to not only win a Halton championship but also potentially contend for an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) medal. "I know we don't look good," NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER admitted Trailblazers head coach ZEROED IN: Iroquois Ridge goaltender Chris Andreou (second from left) picked up his fourth shutout in seven league Mike Tarantino, referring to the games Wednesday when the Trailblazers blanked the Oakville Trafalgar Red Devils 7-0 at Oakville Arena. Also pictured (left bland reversible jerseys his team wore Wednesday during a 7-0 rout to right) are Ridge's Adam Budhwani and OT's Mark Rauseo and Drew Lyon. of the Oakville Trafalgar Red Devils at Oakville Arena. The Trailblazers will look better soon enough. The team is awaiting the delivery of a complete set of new jerseys it ordered earlier this season. In the meantime, the old threads are doing the job. Entering yesterday's (Thursday's) game with the E.C. Drury Spartans, Ridge had outscored its Halton opposition 39-5 in its eight victories. The Trailblazers have also enjoyed success outside of league play, winning gold at the Oakville Trafalgar Early Bird tournament and claiming the consolation title at a York competition. The Trailblazers have given some of the province's top teams See Ridge page 40 Returning Members Online Registration Only December 16 - February 14 Open Registration p g February 20 and February 27 9:00 am ­ 12:00 pm Oakville Town Hall South Atrium 1225 Trafalgar Road (March 8, 2010 Open Registration Begins, In Person Only, 1520 Pine Glen Road, Late Fees Apply) Proudly u sponsored by d A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club