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Full Circle for J&JSharpening Atoms It appears as if the B.R.H.L. Atom team sponsored sponsored by J&J Sharpening has come full circle this season. season. Their first three game back in October 1989 included included one win, one tie and one loss. Their final three games played last week to earn them the "A" runners-up trophies trophies was comprised of one loss, one tie and one win! However, upon closer inspection inspection of the team it is clear that they have not come full circle for to say so implies that they've ended up where they started. Nothing could De further from the truth! It is obvious to their proud parents, their supportive supportive fans and their dedicated coaches that the J&J players have come a long way both individually and as a team. They've demonstrated demonstrated their abilities to play aggressive but clean hockey while always keeping their games in perspective. They've worked hard during the season, rising for those early 7:00 a.m. games and practices and travelling across southern Ontario for exhibition games and tournaments. tournaments. Although they seemed to run into tougn luck in their tournament p]ay, to the credit of the players they kept perserver- mg learning from their mistakes mistakes and taking each game one at a time. That perser- verence finally paid off when they captured the "A" championship championship in the Ajax tournament tournament two weeks ago. And so their B.R.H.L. season has come to a close when they earned a 2-0 win over the team sponsored by 401 Esso. However, rather than give a play-by-play account account of the game, it would perhaps be more appropriate appropriate to comment on each of the players on the J&J team since each player, regardless of skill or the number of times he touched the puck, contributed towards their very impressive year. Brian Ball, generally found playing centre, was one of the "top guns" on the team. His skill at stick handling handling and deadly aim at the net not only created havoc for his opponent's goal tenders tenders but his "heads up" hockey hockey and ability to pass the puck also earned nim his fair share of assists. Nice work, Brian. Winger Darren Crawford always took to the ice with the intention of giving 110%. Watching Darren skate and shoot the puck, it was difficult difficult to imagine that he was a first year player! It he continues continues to develop like this next year, look for him in the N.H.L. in the future. Way to play, Darren. Colin Galinski, on defense, defense, is a player that any coach would like to draft. His super agility, top-notch stick handling and keen hockey sense are assets that certainly helped the team on their way to the "A" playoffs. Jacob Gorski, one of the quieter players on the bench, played most of the season on right wing. He was especially solid working along the boards and never gave up in his efforts to feed the pass to his team mate on the slot-efforts that were often often rewarded with assists on goals! The Gushulak brothers, Grant and Phil, might be considered as different as night and day. Phil is the older, much larger and more seasoned player on defense. Grant is the younger and smaller brother on left wing. However when it comes to ^ g the game, each t always shared a determination determination to play his best and demonstrated a high degree degree of sportsmanship that is to the credit of each. Well done, Phil and Grant. You've illustrated that the plays along the boards and the digging in the comers are just as important as the actual actual scoring of the goal. Brad Johnson, one of the smaller players on the team, demonstrated his versatility to play different positions over and over throughout the season. Normally found on the defensive line, Brad was moved to the forward lines for the playoffs and performed admirably. He is one of those players whose high level of skill combined with a keen hockey sense makes him an asset to any team. Brad "the wall" MacMas- ter was clearly at home on the blue line. It is hard to picture Brad playing any other position - not because he couldn't but because he plays defense as well as any player could in this age division. division. Brad's ability to back check and to hug the blue line often made the difference difference between being scored upon and scoring. Well done Brad. (Nice goal you got in the final playoff game against 401!). Centerman Greg Master- son was another of J&J's top guns who never ceased to impress spectators with his stick handling. Greg's quiet disposition and friendly Young Bowlers Honored with Achievement Awards Don MacArthur, of the Big Brothers Association, presented a plaque to members of the Newcastle Youth Bowling league at their banquet on Saturday, April 21. These girls were members of the winning team in the Bowl for Millions challenge, as they raised more money than their Bowmanville counterparts. counterparts. From left are: Lori Giles, Angela Coe, Angela Darrach, Don MacArthur, Sherry Foster, Barb Metcalf, Metcalf, Shannon Holmes. smile always helpe team on the ice, at tne bench and in the dressing room. First year player, "jumpin' "jumpin' Chris" Oyler should probably be nicknamed "the motivator". Chris always came into the dressing room before the games with a smile. He made it clear that he was there to play hockey and to have fun. It was always always refreshing to see Chris leave the dressing room with that smile after each game, regardless of winning or losing. Congratulations Chris on a super season. Jamie Powell was one of the taller players on the team who continually worked hard to contribute to the team effort. While he may not have been the smoothest skater on the roster, roster, he more than made up for it with his "never-give- up" attitude. It was great to see his efforts rewarded with an important goal in the Ajax tournament. Way to play, Jamie! Jeremy. Sanders, like Brad Johnson, showed his versatility by playing equally equally as well on the forward and defensive lines. Jere- mey, too, was one of the team's top scorers who displayed displayed a quiet but determined determined attitude and served as a good role model for other other players on his team. Stephen Wraith, playing for his second year, continued continued to develop as a strong player throughout the season. season. His growing sense of positional positional hockey and consistent consistent efforts on each shift were usually rewarded with an assist or a goal. All right, Stephen! Completing the roster for the J&J team was Nick Zdravkovski. Nick had the difficult task of tending the net for his team and performed performed admirably. Nick's enthusiasm enthusiasm and determination to play this position was evident evident from the beginning of the year. However, throughout throughout the season, Nick did have the opportunity to play on the forward lines and showed that he can be useful useful there too. Finally, thank you coach Rick Powell and assistants Gary Ball and Jim MacMas- ter. It has been said that children learn by example. If this is so. then the players on the J&J Atom nockey team have been very fortunate fortunate for the examples set by you were without fault. Your shared interest, in each player and emphasis on the development of a team spirit and good sportsmanship is greatly appreciated by the players and parents alike. Thank you for all the work you've done and, hopefully, we'll see each of you behind the bench next year! Way to play, J&J! Pictured above are the junior bowlers of the Newcastle Newcastle Youth Bowling League. The winning team in this year's junior division was OTIenry's, with Nicole Norton winning the high singles girls' trophy, and Jeff Giles winning the high singles boys' trophy. Adam & Eve Deadlocked in V&G Series On Wednesday April 11th Adam & Eve tied tne series at one game a piece with a 4- 1 win over V&G. Joel Osborne Osborne assisted by Jessica Andrews got the only V&G marker late in the third period. period. With the series now tied the decision was standing on the final game of the three game series. The tension in the dressing room before the game was higher than any previous game V&G had played. Once out on the ice Adam &Eve led the game at the end of the first period by 2-0 on fine goals by Danny MacDonald and Matthew Akey. V&G got on the board early in the second period when Andy Griffin scored assisted by Kristy Thompson. Thompson. Just one minute later Joel Osborne got the puck right from the face off and scored on unassisted goal to tie up the game at 2 goals each. Danny MacDonald then broke the tie to send Adam & Eve into the third period with a 3-2 lead. Jamie Potter assisted by mark Ilodgins tied the gome once more at the 12:18 point of the third period. This goal gave V&G the strength they needed to go on ana win ns Andy Gridin and Jamie Potter Potter each scored unassisted goals to give the Nationals a 5- 3 win. This series couldn't have boon matched with bettor teams and it really was a pity to sco either of thorn lost but persistance and determination determination payed oil' for V&G. At this time I would liko to thank, on behalf of all the V&G parents, Ivan Griffin, Bruce Osborne and Gary Thompson for all the time and hard work they dedicated dedicated to the team and thanking their sponsor Victoria & Grov National Trust. To all players you played great hockey, and wo will sco you next season and have a great summer! The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 25,1990 9 Knox Girls Win Christian Basketball Title The Knox Christian School girls' basketball team (1-r), Miriam Wessels, Rachel Mosey, Sonya Louws, won the Newcastle Christian Schools Athletic Associa- Tanya Nguyen. Back row, (1-r), Mrs. Reinsma (coach)j. tion championship on March 28, with a 39-30 win over Chris Sikma Elicia Bot, Melanie Vandergaast, Anita J Monsignor Cleary. Team members include, front row, Schievink, Heather Heerschop. ! 1 Last Game of Season for Toros by Nicky Watt Long time no write guys! This week's article includes six year-end exhibition games, and a sneak preview of the Oshawa L.N.H.L. tournament. The first of the exhibition games took place March 24, only a few days after the Welland tournament in which the boys were champions. champions. Thé boys posted a 4-3 victory over Pickering. Bowmanville's Alan McCullough scored first from linemates Ryan Robinson Robinson and Dave Watt. Next up was Doug Parkin from Warren Warren Bate and Bruce Har- num. Pickering came back strong in the second, scoring three goals to take the lead. The Toros tied it up at the end of the second with Bruce Harnum assisting on Jason Jackman's goal. Thirty-two seconds into the third period, Jason Jack- man scored again, this time unassisted. The rest of the period was equally matched, but the Toros did come out ahead. The Toros decided to give Pickering another chance, so on March 29 they went to the Don Beers Arena in Pickering. This game was really close, but most of the action took place in the second second period. Pickering scored late in the first, but less than a minute later, Doug Parkin with the help of Peter Schoep and Jason Jackman evened things up. Early in the second period period Pickering again took the lead, ana Bowmanville again tied it up. Jason Jack- man and Peter Schoep helped Ryan Robinson on this goal. Pickering scored yet again. But, you guessed it, so did Bowmanville's Jason Jason Jackman assisted by Ryan Robinson and Chris Heffernan. Pickering scored two more, and wouldn't you know it, Bowmanville caught up again with two more goals. This time they were scored by Peter Schoep and Ryan Robinson, assists went to Doug Parkin and Jason Jason Jackman. Pickering scored in the third period and it looked like they might finally have taken the lead for good. Peter Peter Schoep scored assisted by Ryan Robinson and Warren Warren Bate with only 48 seconds seconds left in the game. The final final score was 6-6. On March 31, the boys played at Darlington against the Oshawa Red Wings. The final score was 5-4. Bow manville goal scorers were, Ryan Robinson (3), Warren Bate (1), Jason Jackman (1). Assists went to Jason Hoffman Hoffman (2), Doug Parkin (1), Dave Wender Watt (2), Bruce Harnum (1), Ryan Robinson (1), Warren Bate (1), and Jeff Murphy (1). Probably one of the roughest games this year was played on April 8. The first period was scoreless, but a total of three penalties were taken. The second period was rougher with a total of five penalties. Bowmanville scored twice in this period. The first one was assisted by Bruce Harnum and Rob Harness and scored by Warren Warren Bate. Peter Schoep scored the second goal with the help of Jeff Murphy and Jason Hoffman. The third period was the roughest 15 minutes of hockey hockey anyone has seen in a long time. The teams combined for 12 penalties. In the middle middle of this period, Jason Hoffman managed to get through the slashing, roughing, roughing, interference, tripping and holding to score unassisted. unassisted. Oshawa came back with only 40 seconds left to score a goal to end this game, Bowmanville 3, Oshawa 1. SCORE! SCORE!, SCORE! was all the Toros > did on April 9. They played 1 the Redwings in North, Oshawa, the game ended up : 12-1 for Bowmanville. It was really quite clean too. Only' three penalties were taken : through the whole 50 minutes. minutes. Goals went to Bruce Harnum Harnum (1), Warren Bate (1),, Doug Parkin (1), Peter Schoep (2), Jason Jackman; (3), Jeff Murphy (4). Assists were made by, Warren Bate , (1) , Bruce Harnum (2), Ja- • son Hoffman (2), Dave Watt (2) , Peter Schoep (2), Rob Harness (2), Alan McCullough McCullough (3), Doug Parkin (5). The last of the exhibition games was played on April 11. The boys' old rivals, the Oshawa Canadians, were, back for more. The Canadians scored first, but the Toros came back with four to win 4-1. Scoring were Jason Jack- man, Jeff Murphy, Bruce, Harnum and Gary Adams. ■ (a.k.a. The Hanson Broth-, ers). Assists were made by- Jason Hoffman (2), Peter ; Schoep, Rob Harness, Gary - Adams and Warren Bate. 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