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4 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 15, 1998 Newcastle Autobody Midget/Juvenile team finalists in Lakeshore League The Newcastle Autobody Midget/Juveniles finished out the season with a tournament in Beamsville and tied with Bewdley at the end of the regu- lar league schedule. With insufficient numbers to ice a midget hockey team in either Orono or Newcastle, area players combined forces to enter a midget/juvenile hockey team in the Lakeshore non- contact' Hockey League. The team, playing out of Newcastle, is sponsored by Newcastle Autobody. The Lakeshore League is made up of seven teams from Bewdley, Port Hope, Baltimore, Grafton, Cobourg (2), and Newcastle. After 24 league games, the Newcastle squad was tied with Bewdley, but a better record versus Bewdley earned Newcastle first place followed closely by Grafton and the two Cobourg teams. A round robin playoff saw Newcastle emerge with an 8-1- 3 win/loss/tie record scoring 56 goals and allowing only 25 in the twelve playoff games. After playoffs, Newcastle and Bewdley were still tied for top spot. Unfortunately, Newcastle's only loss was against Bewdley. Although Bewdley had lost two games, they still had a better record versus Newcastle--so, they were declared playoff champs. Beamsville Tournament For their onIy tournament of the year, Newcstle took to the ice in Beamsville. After playing 'no body contac' all season, the boys eagerly awaited this full- contact' tournafient. After defeating Schomberg 5-3 in the opening garne, Newcastle surrendered 5-2 to a strong team out of London which was enough to advance to the semi's. Up against the hometown favourites 'Beamsville', Newcastle hung tough--finally bowing out 3-2 in overtime. Players and parents would like to thank coaches Jim Conboy and Rick Armishaw for an entertaining season. IAdam Colville fifth at international competition Orono's Adam Colville is on top of the world these days after placing 5th in his first international skating competi- tion. The talented young singles skater, having just returned home Monday night from Jesenice, Slovenia, was the top Canadian in the competition surpassing Hugh Yik of N.B. (who finished 7th). Sixteen junior men participated in the competition. An American skater finished in the top spot. Adam's father Brian, shared with us, that it was Adam's goal to finish in the top five. He was 4th in the short pro- gram and most satisfied with his skate! He finished 4th in the long and 5th overall. His coaches are thrilled! Adam spoke to his family by telephone Monday night. He experienced tremors from an earthquake while in Slovenia-- the epicentre of which was in Iran.Adam returns home from Barrie on the weekend. Building Place Bantams earn 'B' championship The 1997-98 Newcastle Autobody Midget/Juvenile Hockey Team was comprised of Orono and Newcastle players. Pictured above left to right: Back Row - Coach Jim Conboy, Jim Conboy Jr., Chris Davis, B.J. Hackett, John Armishaw, Dale Frew, Chris Peldiak, Craig Harness, Ryan Brannigan: Front Row - Steve Foster, Devon Witheridge, Vince Norton, Dustin Stapleton, Greg Ludwinski, Jamie Ricther; Absent - Darryl Burke, Jamie Metcalf and Assistant Coach Rick Armishaw. Local pony clubs gear up for '98 season On Saturday, April 18, rep- resentatives of the Bowman- ville Pony club, (with mem- bers from this area), are expected to compete at the 1998 Central Ontario Regional Quiz at Seneca College, King Campus, against teams from most other Central Ontario Branches. Pony Club is an interna- tional movement for young people aged 21 or under, and is the largest equestrian orga- nization in the world with over 120,000 members world- wide. It offers a wide variety of horse-related activities and competitions. Quiz is different from most other Pony club activities in that it does not require horses or ponies. Pony Clubs com- pete as teams, each branch being allowed one team at each level of difficulty. 'D' level is for the úonger or less experienced members, 'C' level for the intermediates, and the 'A/B' level for the older more experienced mem- bers. There will be three phases: a wrîtten test; a visual test where competitors have to identify strange, obscure and unusual horsey objects by sight (older competitors often have to read an x-ray) and an oral test. There will also be nine "Quiz Stations". These are games that teams, helpers and spectators can play; they don't count for points, but are fun for everybody. Clubs may also compete in a "Projects" category, in which they pre- pare displays or exhibits based on assigned topics. This year, the topic for 'D' projects is "The equine first aid kit"'. The topic for,'C' projects is "Teeth", and the topic for 'A/B' projects is "Conformation". To form a 'Quiz Team', most Pony Club Branches hold meetings and try-outs over a period of about six weeks. Often, the 'A/B' level Pony 'clubbers' coach the other teams. The Regional Quiz compe- tition takes a full day, and is traditionally the first competi- tion of the new season (pre- ceded this year by a show jumping clinic with limited places available). The top four individual competitors at the 'A/B' and 'C' levels qualify to compete at the National Quiz in October. This competition is usually held over Thanksgiving weekend. This year, National Quiz will be hosted by British Columbia Lower Mainland region. The Orono Bantam 'Building Place' Leafs played their last two final playoff games April 6th and 8th in Bowmanville against Reynolds Plumbing. Orono defeated Bowmanville in game one of the series 4-3. Orono out-played their opposition in game two April 6th, while Bowmanville's goal- tender Mike Shrives gave a red hot performance. Bowmanville was on the scoreboard first at 10:48 in a penalty-free first period. It was an odd goal, slowly sliding past goalie Ashley Getz who came back to make two great saves three minutes apart. In the second period, Orono once again outplayed Bowmanville each team serv- ing three penalties each. Rick Howe scored at 11:28, howev- er, it was disallowed. Orono drilled Shrives time and again, all in vain. Mark Brennan set up Howe with a beautiful drop pass and Howe was right on the money with his shot--but, Shrives was there to make the save. Third period action was rough and loud. on the ice and in the stands. Bowmanville was nabbed with an early slashing penalty giving Orono the upper hand. The Leafs worked hard making good solid plays, how- ever, it wasn't until Bowmanville was back to full strength that Mark Brennan scored picking up a pass from How. Things went from bad to worse from here on. Player frustration levels escalated with questionable performances from the on-ice officials. With approximate six and half min- utes left in the game, Orono was called for roughing and one misconduct. Bowmanville used their time wisely and popped one past Getz. At this point the game was out of control. A Bowmanville player was assessed five min- utes for boarding and a game misconduct with three minutes left (The injured Orono player was was taken to hospital to be checked out.) Orono went to work to try and score one for their injured teammate at 1:27. And that they did--Dan Tresise popped one past goalie Shrives, on a Rick Howe offering to tie it up at 2 which was how it ended. The Final Game The first period featured back and forth play with both teams setting up terrifjc plays and both goalies doing their job. There were no goals scored and no penalties. Bowmanville needed to win by a two-goal margin in order to go home with the 'B' champi- onship. Orono went to the penalty box early with no conse- quences. Bowmanville lit up the board at the 5:14 mark but Orono's Scott Wood responded by evening the score with 1:35 on the clock with Rick Howe assisting. In the final frame, Bowmanville jumped out of the starting gate and sent one home. Orono came back with Dan Tresise finding the back of the net on a Mark Brennan pass. Once again the two teams were eyeball to eyeball--both determined to walk away with the prize. With minutes left to play after some rough play, two Bowmanville players and one Orono player were sent to cool off in the penalty box. Play resumed with Orono control- ling the puck until the final buzzer sounded ending the game in a 2-all tie. Orono 'Building Place' Leafs took completed their mission taking home the 'B' Championship trophy. Congratulations players and coaches John Tresise and Glen Wood and trainer Rick Howe. The parents thank you for an entertaining season and for your time and dedication. Thank you Scott Wood, our fill-in reporter--for a great job!