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e 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 8,1992 Dykstra's Deli Finalists in Christmas Tournament On Friday, December 27, Dykstra's Deli faced Oshawa's Rad Shop. Dykstra's was ready to go as Kris Krummcnachcr scored an early, unassisted goal. About two minutes later, Brent Strand rushed up the ice to deke their goalie. He was assisted assisted by Jason Hoffel. The Rad Shop came back quickly to score their first goal, but Brent Strand skated hard from our end to score unassisted. With only 50 seconds of time passing, Travis Laughlin set up Brent again for Brent's hat- trick goal. Travis Laughlin then scored with a quick pass from Brent and Tim Bydal for a convincing 6-3 win for Dyk stra's. On Saturday, December 28, Dykstra's played Oshawa's Thorton Dundee in the 'A' division division second game. Dykstra's came out fast as Ryan Pinglc slipped the puck in at 7:37, unassisted. unassisted. The defence pair of Travis and Brent did some good passing to score and assist assist on the second goal in the first period. With only 24 seconds seconds to go in the first, Tyler Catafi passed from the point to Ryan Pinglc for his second goal of the game. But Thorton Dundee scored before the final whistle. Dykstra's came out hard again in the second period, period, with Ryan Pinglc assisting on a goal by Brent Strand at 1:48. Then Derek Cummer positioned positioned himself right in the slot to score as Tim Bydal and Simon Wcagant assisted him. Tim Bydal then found the front of the net as he scored on a nice play from Travis Laughlin. Laughlin. Thorton then scored their second goal. But, not long after in the third period, Mike Arsenault Arsenault was within breathing distance distance of Thorton's goalie as he slipped one by him. Thorton scored the last goal at 1:53 of the third for a 7-3 victory for Dykstra's. On Monday, December 30, Dykstra's squared off against Oshawa's Holy Cross. Once again Dykstra's came out strong as Brent Strand set up Mike Arsenault in front of the net. Ryan Pinglc then scored on a pass from his winger, Jason Jason Hoffel. Ben Medd and Kris Krummcnachcr passed the puck in the offensive zone,. then spotted Ryan Pinglc in front of the net for a quick pass and goal, Ryan's second. Holy Cross then scored two quick goals very early in the second period for a 3-2 score for Dykstra's. Dykstra's. Ryan Pinglc, having a hot game, was set up again in the slot by Tyler Catafi and Jason Jason Hoffel for Ryan's hat-trick goal. Holy Cross came back in the second and early in the third with two convincing goals. Dykstra's looked shaken but Ryan scored his fourth goal, assisted by Ben Medd. • Brent Strand received a pass from Tim Bydal to cap the game for a 6-4 victory for Dyk- stra's. After winning these three games in the 'A' division, Dykstra's squared off for the Checkers championship game. Dykstra's had just finished their last game with about a half an hour to cat and relax before playing against Holy Family of Oshawa who had defeated defeated Mr. Sub from Bowmanville Bowmanville to advance much earlier. Holy Family looked fresh as they scored the first goal in the first period. Holy Family saw we looked tired from our gruelling gruelling schedule and put in two more goals in the second. Dykstra's Dykstra's never gave up and played well to come back as Ryan Pinglc and Kris Krummcnachcr set up Brent Strand for a goal, but Holy Family scored again for a 4-1 loss for Dykstra's. Congratulations from coach Norm Comeau to Phil (most valuable player), Ben (most sportsmanlike), and Derek Cummer (most improved player). Thanks to the parents for their hearty cheers throughout throughout the fun tournament. zil xa V Extra Goalies Help Eagles to 7-5 Win Phone Brad Kelly at 623-3303 WIN WWF TICKETS -- The superstars of the World Wrestling Federation will return to the Oshawa Civic Auditorium for a 7:30 p.m. card on Sunday, January 12, and The Statesman would like to give two lucky winners a pair of' tickets. The eight-bout card will feature Roddy Piper against Ric Flair in the main event. Also featured will be an Intercontinental title match between Bret Hart and Jacques Rogeau, and the tag team championship will be on the line when the WWF tag team champions, Legion of Doom, face the Natural Disasters. See the details in the ad on this page to find out how you can win a pair of tickets. ESSO SWIM TEAM -- The Newcastle Aquatic Club will be starting a new Esso swim team this Saturday at 8:45 a.m at the Newcastle Fitness Centre. The 10-week session provides an introduction to competitive swimming skills. For more information regarding registration, contact Jeri Frisina at 623-1204. EAGLES' GAMES -- The Eagles will see action this Sunday night at the Recreation Complex when the Lakefield Chiefs come to town for a 7:30 p.m. start. The season is , slowly winding down, as after Sunday's game, only six remain on the Eagles' schedule. Could spring be far away? MUSH -- This Saturday and Sunday, the cottage-country town of Minden will once again be transformed into the centre of the sled-dog racing world, as .100 mushers and nearly 1,000 dogs gather to Lake part in the eighth running of the Minden Techni-cal Challenge. Participants will be vying for a purse of $25,100. Racing starts each day on the main street at 10:00 a.m. AHOY MATE -- One of North America's largest indoor consumer boat shows is back again for its 34th annual season at the Coliseum and Automotive Buildings ■ located at Exhibition Place, Toronto. Featured are over 1,500 boating products, more than 400 exhibitors, and over three miles of displays showcasing the latest in marine technology. The show runs from January 10 to 19. ICE RACING -- Kawartha Downs will be the host site of the first round of the STP/Prestone Ontario Ice Race Series at the Fraservillc track on Sunday. The races feature nine classes of cars ranging from production-based street stock on specially modified tires to full race-prepared cars on studded tires. Gates open on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and the racing begins at 11:00 a.m. TRIVIA -- Name two American cities which have professional baseball, football and basketball teams that have never won a league championships? ANSWER -- Atlanta and Houston Beaver Lumber Wins Over Tim's Rental 5-0 Dykstra's Deli, of the BRHL, reached the 'A' championship.finals of a tournament tournament over the Christmas holidays, before losing to Holy Family of Oshawa. Team members shown above include, front row, (1-r), Jacob Gorski, Mike Arsenault, Arsenault, Phil Foster, Simon Weagant, Tim Bydal, Jason Hoefel. Middle row, (1-r), Travis Laughlin, Ryan Pingle, Benn Medd, Kris Krummenacher, Robert Dorigo, Brent Strand. Back row, (1-r), Rob Larocque (asst, coach), Stan Bydal (trainer), John Gudmonson (mgr.), Norm Comeau (coach). - Photo by Norm Comeau Photography. Dennis Pizza Goalies Shine Despite Losing Other than Eagles' goaltender Drew Campbell (#29), we're not sure who is in the above photo. For that matter, we're not certain how many players are tangled in the net. What we do know is that the Eagles Eagles won, 7-5. Eagles Hand Cobourg 7-5 Loss by Kim Gadd Beaver Lumber defeated Tim's Rental, 5-0 in an exciting exciting make-up game. , Beaver Lumber's goals started when Malt Beech tucked the puck in the side of the net late in the first period. . Second period goals started when Nathan Wright slipped the puck through the opposing goalie's legs, assisted by Tyler Brown and Colin Organ. Colin Organ scored the next beauty by outmaneuvering both the opposing team and their goaltender, and placing a well-aimed shot. Nathan Wright scored early in the third with a well-timed rebound goal assisted by Tyler Brown. The final, goal was again for Beaver Lumber when Colin Organ flipped the puck into the open comer of the net. • This was a great shutout game for Beaver's goaltender, Adam Jukes. by Brad Kelly Despite entering the final stages of the season, for some, of the fringe players of the Bowmanville Eagles, the next couple of games will be like training camp all over again. With eight regulars out of the lineup Sunday against the Cobourg Cougars, the game provided some extra ice time for those who see regular duty on the third and fourth lines. They didn't disappoint. Seven different players contributed to the offence as the Eagles won their 15th game of the season, 7-5 over the Cougars. Eagles 7 Cobourg 5 The win capped a successful successful weekend for the Eagles, who are embroiled in a battle for second place with the Cougars and Little Britain nity for the six or seven guys who don't play regularly on our top two lines to prove who's going to be on them," he said. "Some are showing they want to be there, and a couple of others aren't." With the offence spread around, all Sunday's game did was complicate matters in the decision process for Noonan. Noonan. In addition to Lever, Kelly Chalykoff, Shane Armstrong, Clint Nowak, Dean Baum- hauer, Neil Taylor and Todd Cannings all had a goal apiece. Armstrong, Brad Robinson Robinson and Tony Van Hoof collected collected a pair of assists each. Ian Smith led Cobourg with three, while Jody Albert and Richard Ferguson had singles. The game was a defensive battle for the first two periods as Eagles' goaltender Drew Campbell 1 and the Cougars' Jason Riehl were outstanding. Both had their share of troubles in the third period. With the game tied at 2-2, the Eagles exploded for five goals in the final period to gain the victory. Jt was the special teams of the Eagles that played a major major part in the win. After Nowak's goal gave the Eagles a one-goal lead, Lever scored a shorthanded tally on a breakaway to widen widen the margin to two. Just over two minutes later, later, while on the power play, Dean Baumhauer's shot from the top of the circle eluded Riehl, and the Eagles had themselves a 5-2 lead. With 1:02 left in the game and the score 7-5 in favour of the Eagles, the Cougars called for a stick measure- nings and Cougars' Jody Albert Albert were ejected with 6:02 left in the third period following following a fight. Huge edge to Al- berL.Three of the Cougars'- five goals were the result of their power play...Jeff Flint- off, Jeff Rohr, Steve De- Smcdt, Greg Goode, Nick Dennis, Drew AUenby, Gary Adams and Ryan Searway were out of the lineup. by Laurie Cook Dennis Pizzeria major novice novice Toros met Pickering Friday, Friday, December 9, at home. The fans were treated to some outstanding outstanding saves by Ryan Ponto and Darren Powell with Darren stopping a three-on-none. But the Toros came up short in a 4- 2 loss. They tied it at one on a goal by Daryl Stockman from Tyler Cook and Nick Stacey. At the start of the third, Eric Dion took a shot and Ian Glee- son scored and the Toros led 2- 1. But, two power plays and a breakaway later, the score was 4-2 for Pickering. At Whitby on December 12, the Toros found themselves in another lough game against Whitby, a well-disciplined team. Whitby won 3-1 in a very close game again featuring featuring some great saves from Darren Darren and Ryan. Mark Gunter scored from Andrew Smale and Stephen Hoar. Belleville provided the opposition opposition in their home rink on Sunday, December 15. A great team, they had previously beaten beaten Dennis Pizzeria Toros in a lopsided game. Belleville built up a 3-0 lead with one goal in each period. Finally in the third, Ian Gleeson scored for the Toros on the powcrplay. The game was one of the Toros' Toros' better games with special recognition to the defence pairs of Eric Dion and Bobby Withe- ridge as well as David Griffin and Tyler Cook. Against Ajax on Friday, December December 20, not only did Dennis Pizzeria boys have to contend with a much-improved Ajax squad but several of the Toros were fighting the flu and Stephen Stephen Hoar was out with a broken broken arm. Their first goal was scored when an Ajax defence- men attempted to clear and shot it in his own net. Nick Stacey Stacey got credit for the goal. Ajax came back with two goals ■before Bobby Witheridge scored on an end-to-end rush with Eric Dion assisting. Daryl Stockman put Denis Pizzeria ahead 3-2 on a goal from Mark Gunter. Then, with 38 seconds left, Tyler Cook broke up a three-on-one with a sweeping stick check, putting the puck on Nick Stacey who scored into the empty net. Still missing Stephen, and with Ian Gleeson out, the Toros Toros called up Daryl Steele to face Pickering on December 22. Daryl assisted on the opening opening goal by Andrew Smale. After After that, it was all Pickering and the score ended 3-1. Peterborough showed up at Darlington on Monday, December December 23. The last time the two teams met, the Toros filled the Peterborough net. The visitors visitors played tough throughout the whole game, forcing Darren Darren Powell and Ryan Ponto to make some great saves. But the Dennis Pizzeria Toros prevailed, prevailed, scoring once in each period period to post a 3-1 win. At 7:51 of the first, Mark Gunter slipped the puck between the defenders' legs and went in and scored. The assist went to Tyler Cook, but the gamesheet failed to account for a great pass by Ian Gleeson. In the second, Ian and Nick Stacey combined to get the puck to Daryl Stockman who scored just before crashing into the net. Nick Stacey scored at 3:30 of the third, unassisted, to end the scoring. WIN WWF TICKETS The Statesman would like to send two lucky winners to the WWF card that will be held at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium this Sunday, January 12. Both winners will receive a pair of tickets for the mega card that features Rowdy Roddy Piper and Ric Flair in the main event. All you have to do is answer the skill-testing question below and submit your answer along with your name and phone number no later than Friday'at noon. The first two names drawn with the correct answer will receive the tickets. Question: Who are the WWF Tag Team Champions? Answer: Name: Phone Number:. Bowmanville Sports Card Show Saturday, Jan. 11,1992 11:00 a.m.' til 4:00 p.m. Bowmanville Recreation Complex Hwy. 2 (401 exit at Waverley Rd.J "Collector's Appreciation Day" FREE ADMISSION For More Information, call Lee (416J 7284456 Figure Skaters am, they handed, the Mcr WinAwards -, ,h„ rw™ w,r. For Testing Little Brother Corner... "Life is too short to be little." - Disraeli Big Brothers of Newcastle 623-6646 chants a 6-1 setback. One of die players who has benefitted the most from the extra ice time is Doug Lever. Relegated to. the fourth line on most nights, the rookie has vaulted himself himself up to the top line. He has responded, scoring twice in Little Britain, and once on Sunday. "Doug Lever has been a real big surprise," said coaclt Mike Noonan, "He's starting to really play well, and lie'll fit in well for our plans in the playoffs. Doug has had two of the best games (Saturday and Sunday) lie's had all season." season." For the rest of the fringe players, the final seven games of the regular season will determine who will secure secure a spot on the third line for playoffs. It's their last chance to make an impression impression on Noonan as lie makes his final evaluation on his team's talent. "We're going to have lo have a good third line (for playoffs) and it's an opporlu- Dcccmbcr has been a very busy month for many of our senior and intermediate skaters. skaters. Hard work has paid off for the following skaters who have passed: Briar Ransbcrry -- Junior Competitive Long Program Melissa Colville - Junior Silver Frccskatc Mary Murphy -- Fourteen- step Dance, Second Figure, Junior Bronze Frccskatc Allison Cochrane -- Third Figure Anthca Peacock - Ten Fox Dunce Jillian Lemieux -- First Figure, Figure, Willow Dance Erin Wilson - Preliminary Frccskatc, Baby Blues Dance Taralce Clemens - Baby Blues Heather Gcbocrs - Second Figure Michelle Moffat - Preliminary Preliminary Figure, Dutch Waltz Prcll Wilkinson -- Preliminary Preliminary Figure Congratulations to all! gal, and the Cougars were awarded a power play. The Eagles went two men down for the final 25 seconds after Robinson was called for holding. With Riehl pulled, the Cougars were unable to score. The wide-open style of the third period was the type of hockey die two clubs have exhibited in the past. A couple of lucky bounces in the final period accounted for the offensive swing, said Noonan. "We should have scored on a few good shots in the first period and been three goals up after one. We got a couple of lucky bounces in the third and the puck went in." Willi die depleted lineup due lo injuries and suspensions, suspensions, Chad Armstrong, Dave Real and Jason Rogers suited up for the Eagles. THE SCOOP -- The La- ball's three stars were Tony Van Hoof, Ian Smidt of the Cougars, and Doug Lever,.,The Lever,.,The Eagles' Todd Can- Have Dinner On Us! » Bi on deductable of most insurance windshield claims plus... Dinner for ltoo at Nanti Chicken fi Ribs I Offer expires January 31_stj_1992 LJ ri ( JIUJj 6234225 19 Silver St., Bowmanville (across from Canadian Tire)