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Peter Wishloff of the Anixter Triple-AXK liahgers only has eyes for the puck during a recent win in Burlington. The Oakville team is off to a great start with a record of 14 wins and one loss. (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) Sports Digest Raiders lose opener St. Thomas Aquinas fell 39â€"32 to number six ranked Notre Dame of Welland on Thursday at the provinâ€" cial girls high school champiâ€" onships which are under way in Hamilton. Top scorer for the Oakville school, which won the Halton high school championship with a 45â€"44 victory over Milton‘s Bishop Reding, was Kornelija Zmirak with 10 points. Dome opens today Oakville‘s SportDomes, which has been closed since it went into receivership in midâ€"August, is reopenâ€" ing today after being purchased by new owners. The facility has undergone a facelift which has included an upgrade to the heating system, a fresh coat of paint and a kitchen revamp. SportDomes will offer a daily golf school, staffed by CPGA professionâ€" als. Another plus for golfers will be the switch from ‘time rates‘ to ‘bucket rates‘ between Monday and Friday. The team goes right from the frying pan into the fire as they had to tackle number one ranked St. Patrick‘s of Sarnia at 9 a.m. this morning. As in the past, when the golf dome closes at 9 p.m., the doors will be open to a sloâ€"pitch league and for field rentals. Registration for sloâ€"pitch, by teams (See ‘SportDomes‘ page 27) As well, the Nevada Bob‘s Golf Shop will be reâ€"opening. AND RECREATION | Oakville‘s tripleâ€"AAA midgets upped their regular season record to a very impressive 14 wins and one loss with a convincing 7â€"2 victory over Brantford at Oakville Arena Wednesday night. Steve MacGibbon, Steve Galasso, Mike Muldoon, Jeff Wells and Matt Appleby. A couple of players were up from the tripleâ€" AAA bantams â€" Scott Nelson and goaltender Nicky Edwards who backed up Garrett Steve Bewley who backstopped Oakville‘s second tripleâ€"AAA entry also caught on with the Blades. Meanwhile, defenceman Bryan Vines has made numerous trips between the Blades and the midgets this year. New Blades coach extends unbeaten string to three Medesros notches the hatâ€"trick Kevin Woit, Rob Kerr and Andrew Smith each had a pair of assists while singles went to Steve MacGibbon, Steve Galasso, Mike Muldoon, Jeff Wells and Matt Appleby. Rob Medeiros held the hot hand with three goals and two assists. The Anixter Rangers helped their cause with two shorthanded goals, by Jeff Wells and Adam Richards. Rob Frankovic notched a powerplay goal while the other marker was added by R.J. Carr. The Blades hope to extend new coach Ken Moodie‘s undefeated record to four games (it‘s currently at one win and two ties) tonight, 8 p.m., at Oakville Arena against the always tough Brampton Capitals. The Oakville Blades overcame two threeâ€" goal deficits to salvage a 5â€"5 overtime tie with the Burlington Cougars on Tuesday. On Sunday the Blades are in Burlington for a 7:30 p.m. game at Central Arena. General Manager Murray Walker pointed out that the two ties were against some of the league‘s better teams (Burlington and Hamilton). "They‘re starting to adjust to Ken‘s style of * _ Pick up Wintario‘s New Holiday Season Gift Pack. w“ y o _ 5 tickets in every pack, each with 2 chances at the quarter million dollar jackpot! But only for a limited time. "It‘s a great way to play an old favounte Lpvien the hot Morawiec (Peter Wishloff is injured). The Anixter Rangers are trying to follow in the footsteps of last year‘s team which won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship last year and went on to the regional Air Canada Cup competition in Ottawa. They‘re doing it with only one returning player â€" defenceman Ryan Buttaro. Many of the players who went to Ottawa with the midget team have caught on with the Oakville Blades Provincial Junior A hockey team, including Mike Robinson, Brent Strike, Marcel Kars, B.J. Hamilton, Kevin Cole and Darryl Curtis. play," said Walker. Moodie, who previously coached the Blades for 10 years and suited up for the team as a player, replaced Jay Anderson last week after team management felt the team was not playing up to potential. Jason Slaney fired in a pair of goals while singles were added by John Morrison, Matt Interbartolo and Mike Byrne. Matt Swain and Kent Williams pitched in with two helpers each and singles went to Brian Vines, John Morrison, Mike Robinson and Mike Gamble. Oakville had to overcome deficits of 3â€"0 and §â€"2. MINOR ATOM TRIPLEâ€"AAA The Oakville Sunlight Solarium Rangers have experienced highs and lows over the last week. The week started off rough with a loss to Guelph at home. But the Rangers regrouped and beat Burlington 5â€"4 to put a lock on first place. Derek Dalzie! led the way with a hatâ€"trick. Conor Murphy notched a single marker. Adam Lemay scored the deciding goal with 48 seconds left in the third on a superb second effort. Assists went to Cory White (2) and DAvid Nabeta. BUFFALO TOURNAMENT (Nov. 26/27): the Sunlight Solarium Rangers took part in the Buffalo Regals Thanksgiving tournament. Oakville got off to a slow start, losing game one to Stoney Creek 5â€"2. Oakville won the next two pool games, 4â€"1 over Munroe County and 2â€"1 over the Buffalo Regals. This advanced them to the championship game where they again met up with Stoney Creek. Oakville put together one of its finest efforts to take the game 2â€"1. NOVICE TRIPLEâ€"AAA OAKVILLE 7, GUELPH 1: the 16th straight win for the Marlene‘s Moments Rangers. Goals to Steven Donnelly (2), Josh Smyth (2), Richard Meloche, Michael Samardzich and Sean Lavelle. Assists were picked up by Scotty Russelll (3), Colin Risi (2), Alfred Lee, Sean Lavelle, David Nugent and Michael Swinton. ORANGEVILLE 3, OAKVILLE 2 (Nov. 27, away): not Oakville‘s night. The winning goal was scored while Oakville was two men short and a penalty shot that Oakville thought went in (which would have tied the game) was not seen by the ref. Wes Attrill scored both goals and Jamie Barlow picked up the lone assist. Darry! Munson played a great game, facing 37 shots. BANTAM SINGLEâ€"A OAVKILLE 3, ERIN 3 (Nov. 30, away): the Auto Haulaway/RJR Transport Rangers were lucky to get a poirit out of this one as Gary Futterman scored the equalizer with 38 secâ€" onds left. Matt Maiola and Andrew Davies scored the other goals. Picking up assists were Dean Elliot, Wes Attrill, Hassan Kocsis and Matt Hutchins. Jeremy Riopelle was the first star. The team‘s record is now five wins, six losses and a tie. OAKVILLE 1, ORANGEVILLE 1 (Nov. 21, home): the Auto Haulaway/RJR Transport Rangershad many chances to win this tight checking game, but couldn‘t convert twoâ€"onâ€"ones and hit the crossbar late in the game. Jeremy Riopelle played well in nets facing 24 shots. OAKVILLE 6, ACTON 6 (Nov. 14, home): a wild second periâ€" od with seven goals. Great games by Gary Futterman with the hatâ€"trick and Luke Ridley with four assists. Other goals were scored by Andrew Paterson, Wes Attrill and Jonathan Tod. Also picking up assists were Dean Elliot, Hassan Kocsis, Ryan Lewis and Kevin Danneman. FERGUS 2, OAKVILLE 1 (Nov. 13, away): Jeremy Riopelle played well, facing 24 shots. Geoff McCamey, assisted by Gary Futterman, scored the only goal for Oakville which struggled offensiviey. OAKVILLE 3, ACTON 1 (Nov. 8, away): what a difference a day makes! A stellar effort by Darryl Munson who faced 24 shots. Hassan Kocsis, Wes Attrill and Luke Ridley shared the scoring. Assists went to Andrew Davies, Matt Hutchins, Jamie Barlow, Matt Maiola, Geoff McCarney and Kevin Dannemann. FERGUS 3, OAVKILLE 2 (Nov. 7, home): not one of Oakville‘s better outings. Gary Futterman had a goal and an assist. Wes Atrill also scored. Jon Tod and Luke Ridley also picked up assists. OAKVILLE 4, ERIN HILLSBURGH 3 (Oct. 31, home): the Auto Haulaway/RJR Transport Rangers learned from past experiâ€" ence and played a strong game defensively in the last five minâ€" utes to preserve the lead. Darry! Munson was solid in goal. Single goals went to Gary Futterman, Jamie Barlow, Wes Attrill and Luke Ridley. Single assists went to Luke Ridley, Wes Attrill, Matt Maiola, Andrew Paterson, Gary Futterman and Geo#f McCarney. The team record now stands at four wins and three losses. ARTHUR 4, OAKVILLE 3 (Oct. 30, away): inexperience hurt the Auto Haulaway.RJR Transport Rangers as they missed sevâ€" eral chances to clear the puck in the dying seconds, allowing Arthur to fire in the winner with nine seconds left. Jeremy Riopelle was outstanding in the second period, facing 21 shots, most from in close. Goals were scored by Wes Attrill, Hassan Kocsis and Andrew Davies. Assists went to Jamie Barlow, Andrew Davies, Dean Elliot, Matt Hutchins and Jonathan Tod. Oakville‘s record in now three wins and three losses. OAKVILLE 3, ELORA 2 (Oct. 27, away): did just enough to notch their third straight win. Single goals went to Andrew Davies, Luke Ridley and Geoff McCarney. Assists went to Hassan Kocsis, Ryan Lewis, Geoff McCarney, Jonathan Tod and Luke Ridley. ATOM SINGLEâ€"A OAKVILLE 5, ORANGEVILLE 3 (Nov. 30, away): after a couple of poor efforts by the team, coach Dave Yawney formed a new line of Cekota, Ball:â€"and Long who had an excellent game and counted eight points, including a hatâ€"trick for Chris Cekota. Another Change was to move Christian Daniels back to defence and he also had an excellent game at that position. Other goals. were scored by Ken Long and Trevor Burns. Notching helpers were Mike Ball (2), Chris Cekota (2), Andrew McDonald, John Whiting, Ken Long, Geoff Miller and Andrew Green: a ORANGEVILLE 5, OAVKILLE 1 (Nov. 27, home): Oakville played a tough game but drew a lot of penalties and so did not have the opportunity get organized and mount an effective attack. The score was not indicative of the good effort put forward by the players. Mike Capaldo scored, assisted by Rob Haines and Geoff Miller. MILTON 2, OAKVILLE 1 (Nov. 26, away): Milton goaltending was the highlight of the game. Oakville had plenty of shots but (See ‘Rep Hockey‘ page 27)