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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, February 3,1993 By Brad Kelly Nervous Time for Players As OHL Draft Lists Appear The Draft. Two words that carry an awful lot of significance among young hockey hockey players who were born in either 1976 or '77, and arc in what is referred referred to as their draft year. As the hockey season begins to wind down for many teams, the next couple of months are a crucial lime for those hoping to move up into a higher level of hockey, most notably the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). For four area players, the remainder of the hockey season could go a long way in determining whether or not they'll be pulling die sweater of an OHL team over their heads as their name is called over the public ad dress system on draft day this year. One area scout for an OHL team, who requested anonymity, confirmed confirmed that two area players from the Bowmanville Goodyear Eagles, and two more from the Central Ontario *AAA' Midget Wolves had their names appear on the first draft list of eligible players that was circulated by the Central Scouting Bureau in November. Gary Adams and Jeff Murphy of the Eagles, and Ryan Robinson and Ryan Cresanto of the Wolves caught the eye of scouts and were included on the November list. Another list is expected to be circulated to OHL teams in early February. A final list is prepared just prior to the day of the draft The final list also rates goallendcrs, and could contain the name of one other local player, Chris McCarthy, who suited up for the Wolves this season. Adams is in his second season with the Eagles, and after starting the year on defence, was moved up to forward. Prior to games this past weekend weekend against Bobcaygeon, he had fired 14 goals and added 17 assists in 34 games. Murphy, a rookie with the Eagles, has played a limited role this year. He appeared in all but a couple of games, and heading into this weekend, had five goals and eight assists. Robinson, a 6T',' 170 pound left winger with the Wolves, has a keen scoring sense. While Cresanto, at 6'3" and 200 pounds, fits the mold of the big defenceman that teams arc looking for. All four players were born in 1976, and arc in their first full year of draft eligibility. One player who was with the Eagles two seasons ago, Scott Penton, was drafted by the Owen Sound Platers at last year's draft. This year he spent the season with the Oshawa Legionaires. The Central Scouting Bureau compiles a list of 500 players from Ontario Ontario and the Northern United States, which serves as a guideline for teams in the OHL. The list rales players by position, and categorizes their ability ability with a ranking of either AA, A, B, C, or D. Those who raie AA at their respective positions, the highest on the scale, are players who the Central Scouting Bureau feels have the best opportunity to contribute to any team in the OHL. All four area players were rated towards the lower end of the scale on the November list. But that shouldn't discourage them, said the scout. A lot of players take'time to adjust to new teams, and don't develop until later on in the season. "When the next list comes out (in February), they could very well have moved up," he said. The list serves as a guide to OHL teams, who have as many as 4-6 scouts on staff. Teams rely heavily on the reports that their own scouts submit, as a lack of time prohibits most coaches from getting out to games to see the players for themselves. A. coach may only get out to see the top three or four prospects. And what characteristic is it that most scouts are looking for in a player? ' Size is an awful big factor," said the scout. 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The minor atoms will host Pickering on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Darlington Sports Centre. The two teams played to a tie in the opening game of the series. The major atoms were hoping to avoid being swept in their best-of-five series with Markham' last night. Markham holds a two games to zero lead. If Bowmanville won last night, then game four of the series will be on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Darlington Sports Centre. Tonight at 7:30 p.m., at the Darlington Sports Centre, the minor peewees will face Ajax in game three of their series. The teams split the first two games of their series. , The minor bantams will also be playing the third game of their series against Ajax, but not until Saturday at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are tied at one game each, „ Game four of the major bantam series between Bowmanville and Ajax is scheduled for the Darlington Sports Centre on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The teams were tied at 1-T heading into game three, which was played last night in Youth Ajax. The midgets renewed their series with Pickering last night, after winning the first game of the best-of-five series on home ice. Game three is set for the Darlington Sports Centre on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. The juveniles, who received a bye in the opening round after finishing in first place, get under way at the Darlington Sports Centre tonight at 9:00 p.m. against Barrie. Game two of the best-of-five series will be in Barrie on Saturday, with game three back in Bowmanville next Wednesday night. Barrie advanced by sweeping Newmarket three games to zero,, Two teams, the major novices and major peewees, have' already advanced to the next round. ■'] Basketball Stars Advance in Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition" ' These four girls will be representing this area at the next round of the Knights of Columbus free throw competition, after emerging as champions of their respective age groups on Saturday afternoon •ait St. Stephen's Elementary School. Annually, over 84,000 kids across Ontario participate in the province- wide event. From left, Warren Lamondin (Knights of Columbus Grand Knight), Brenda Jaspers-Fayer (10), Allison Larsh (11), Katy Deighan (13), Tania Bartlett (14), Ken Auger (event organizer). League Junior Division -- Grcvy 25, Moa 24, Dodo 21, Indri 20, Anoa 19, Condor Condor 19, Tapir 16, Warrah 16, Ibis 14, Aurock 14, Tarpan 13, Quagga 9 High Singles -- Brent Weeks 281, Chris Peldiak 223 , 207, Shawn Haley 216, Sean Harding and Tim Harness 198, Alissa Burtch 197, Chris Bowers 191, Angie Ross 190 High Triples -- Chris Peldiak 605, Sean Harding 574, Shawn Haley 570, Brent Weeks 565, Alissa Burtch 558, Chris Bowers 521 Bolwers of the month for January - - Sonya Vickery and Jimmy Goswell with plus five pins over their average. 4-Steps to Stardom Boy -- Shawn Haley Girl -- Amanda Welsh Boys' Team -- Brent Weeks, Sean Harding, Rob Toutant, Ryan Preston, Mike Campbell, Cord Cowling (coach) Girls' Team -- Melinda Tait, Alissa Alissa Burtch, Sonya Vickery, Kathryn Tait, Jennifer Holroyd, Bonnie Vickery Vickery (coach) Bantam Division - Super Trolls 27, Troll Blasters 24, Strikers 24, Rebels 22, Raiders 18, Alley Acers 17, Dides 16, Bashers 16, Bulls 14, Liberty Leaders 13, Trolls 10, Head- pins 9 High Singles -- Chris Welsh 202, Tim Welsh 202, Jennifer Ricordi 184, Adam Goswell 177, Erin Stephen 176 High Triples - Tim Welsh 514, Chris Welsh 486, Jennifer Ricordi 450, Erin Stephen 447, Adam Goswell 430 4-Stcps to Stardom Boy -- Tim Welsh Girl -- Kristen Wood Boys' Team -- Kyle Milner, Matthew Matthew Hossack, Greg Hockstra, Lee Mcllor, Adam Carter, Gcrogc Evans (coach) Girls' Team -- Erin Stephen, Nicole Nicole Braybrook, Ashley Burtch, Jennifer Jennifer Ricordi, Ashley Henning, Shelly Welsh (coach) Senior Division -- Jasons 14, Todds 14, Richards 12, Kascys 10, Shawns 10, Steves 9, Kristens 8, Chc- i ris 3 High Singles --Jason Vickery 291, 202, Richard Young 280, 206, David Dean 241, 212, Amanda Westlake 227, Sand! Snowden 224, Ryan Flint 213, 202, Kerry Gifford 213, Holly Grcenley 212, Shawn Pappas 210, Andrew Andrew Break 208, Jeff Pearson 204 High Triples -- Jason Vickery 678, Richard Young 680, David Dean 601 4-Stcps to Stardom Boy -- Jason Vickery Girl - Kascy Butler Boys' Team -- Shawn Pappas, Jeff Pearson, Andrew Break, John Carpenter, Carpenter, Ryan McKee, Linda I-Ialcy (coach) Girls' Team - Chcri Richards, Kelley Flintoff, Kerri Kelly, Sand! Snowden, Kristen Killcns, Ron Butler (coach) Tyke Division -- Bills 22, Raiders 17, Jets 17, Giants 16, Cowboys 14 1/ 2, Rams 12, Engles 11, Scahawks 10, Chargers 10, Oilers 9 1/2, Dolphins 9, Colls 2 High Singles -- Stephen Tail 144, 141, Michael Hossack 137, Matthew James 129, Matthew Alexander 124, Laura Preston 118, Danielle Andringa 116. 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