\ The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 22,1993 7 r EB ft ËÉ By Brad Kelly Montreal Canadiens are Coming to Bowmanville I have often wondered why special events like bringing the Montreal Canadiens Oldtimers hockey team to this area don't happen more often. Here at our office, we get newspapers each week from other communities communities throughout Ontario. Contained in those papers are accounts of a number number of events that highlight the year at these communities, some much smaller in size and population than our own. Celebrity golf tournaments seem popular, bringing NHL players and a host of other celebrities to the community for a day of fun, Slo pitch tournaments tournaments pitting a cast of professional athletes against a team comprised of local players is another event often staged. Other communities have hockey clinics run by current and former NHL and minor league players that draw local youngsters to the rink. In addition to giving local newspapers some interesting stories to publish publish for their readers, events such as these bring to the community a sense of pride. Everyone involved goes out of their way to show off the facilities, facilities, and portray to the participants the type of atmosphere that exists in their town. Why, I've wondered, doesn't that happen here more often? We are capable of hosting such events. In the past, the community has proven that it can operate top-notch provincial championships. Participants Participants have left with nothing but the highest regard for the countless hard working volunteers who reside in this area. And, when those particular championships have been hosted at the Recreation Complex, visitors are awestruck by the building. The ice is always always groomed to perfection, and the arena caters to large events. Which is why I can't do anything but applaud the efforts of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Town Sports oldtimers' hockey team to bring the Montreal Canadiens Canadiens to our area for an exhibition game. The Canadiens will be playing a benefit game in Ajax on Friday, No vember 5, and them coming to Bowmanville on Saturday, November 6 for a 6:00 p.m. game at the Recreation Complex. "It will be a great treat to watch them," said Mike Willoughby, one of the organizers who is responsible for arranging the game. The many fans of those glorious Canadiens teams would undoubtedly agree. Though the lineiips are not yet confirmed, it's expected that 80% of the Montreal team will be comprised of former players. They may pick up a couple of other ex-NHL notables along the way. Expected to appear are Y van Coumeyer, Rick Green, Henry and Mau rice Richard, and Red Storey as a special guest. Eight-hundred VIP seats will be sold for the game. That package will include a ticket to the game, and a chance to convene in the banquet hall afterwards for an autograph session with lire players. A karaoke dance will close die evening. . There will also be general admission tickets sold. They entitle pur chasers entrance to the game only. Proceeds from the benefit game will be donated to the Bowmanville Minor Hockey Association, the Bowmanville Recreation Hockey League, and a Children's Christmas Fund. "We expect the game to sell out well in advance," predicted Wil loughby, with good reason. The Town Sports team has gone to great lengths and expense to secure this game. We can show our appreciation by supporting the event. Should everything go according to script, Leaf fans should also take notice. „ ,,. "There is a chance we could gel the Maple Leaf oldtimers if every thing goes well," said Willoughby. Advance tickets should be ready for sale by early next month. Two ol the locations will include Hooper's Jewellers and the Recreation Com plex. The exact date that tickets go on sale will be announced in an up ^coming edition of The Statesman. ^ Ganaraska Wolves Ready To Start Volleyball Season New Captain Leads Goodyear Eagles by Brad Kelly As captain of the Bowmanville Eagles this year, a lot of responsibility responsibility has been placed squarely on the shoulders of Brad Robinson. Much will be expected of the 20- year-old. But it's not something that he isn't already experiencing away from the hockey rink. On May 20 of this year, Robinson Robinson and his fiancee, Susan, celebrated celebrated the birth of their daughter, Brooke. Between fatherhood and hockey, there is his college education that he is still pursuing. He began his second second year of Law and Security this past fall at Durham College. Nobody needs to sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk about responsibility responsibility with him. "He has a lot of responsibility off the ice, and I'm certain that it will carry over into the dressing room," said Manager Mike Laing of his captain. "We needed a leader on the ice, and somebody who will be intelligent intelligent in the dressing room. Brad can be both." by Chad Maartense The Ganaraska Wolves are heading heading into this year's club volleyball season with high hopes. They enjoyed an outstanding season season last year, which was capped by a silver medal finish at the Boys' Juvenile Nationals which they hosted hosted in Oshawa at Durham College. This year will be their fourth year in existence, and according to Mary Ellen Lomax, vice president of the Wolves, "there has been a big increase increase in the number of people playing playing volleyball." Lomax also said: "It has become a popular sport all over. It gives die kids and parents something something to do at a competitive level." Club volleyball also comes at a relatively low cost. This year, for Midget and Bantam boys and girls, the cost will be in the S100 range. The rest of the age groups will run in the S2Û0 range. The fee includes a uniform (which consists of two t- shirts and a pair of shorts), practice time, and tournament fees. This year, the Wolves will be running ten boys' and girls' teams, including Bantam, Midget, Juvenile, Junior and a Men's and Women's team. The Ganaraska Wolves Volley ball Club has also applied to the Ontario Ontario Volleyball Association for the right to host some tournaments. Last year the Wolves held the Boys' Juvenile Nationals which was, Lomax Lomax said, "a big success, with nothing nothing but good feedback." The Wolves have also had a couple of players go on and star for the provincial volleyball team at the recent Canada Summer Games in Kamloops, B.C., where Ontario brought home the gold medal. The team was captained by Dustin Reid of Orono. His younger brother, Daryl, Daryl, was also a member the team. Dustin is now attending the University University of Toronto on a volleyball scholarship, while Daryl is in his fourth year at Clarke High School. Players arc learning more and more about volleyball through this program, and will continue to do so as long as a program like this is around. Try-outs have already begun for many of the age groups, as preparations preparations for the upcoming season arc underway. For more information on the Ganaraska Wolves Volleyball Club, please contact Mary Ellen Lomax at 983-5554. ope/j Coif^Country Club\ Tee off In this panoramic selling overlooking Lake Ontario. GOLF FREE tor the REST OF 1 993 Purchase any 1994 Membership and golf for the remainder of this season at no charge. SINGLE *460. COUPLE *775. SENIOR *375. WEEKDAY *375. JUNIOR *175. Driving Range Pass *129. All Membership Packages Include Golf, Tennis and Swimming Pool 82 Victoria Street S. Port Hope LIA 31,6 taré Brad Robinson Thus far in training camp, Robinson Robinson has proven that he has been able to adapt to everything that is surrounding surrounding him quiet well. Playing in his first exhibition game of tire year this past Sunday night against the defending Ontario champions from Napanee, he had a goal and an assist in a 3-3 tie. He almost managed to notch the winner late in the game. His slapshot slapshot from just outside the blueline bounced over the shoulder of the Napanee goaltender and danced across the goalline before being swept away. "I don't speak too much. I just try and show by example," he said of his role diis year. "I'll speak up, but I don't rant and rave and carry on." In his fifth season with the Eagles, Eagles, Robinson is aware of what is expected of him. In addition to adding adding some much-needed offence, he will be looked upon to guide the rookies along. "Maybe some of the younger guys can go on to play better hockey instead of sticking around here for five years like me," he said following following Sunday's game. His four seasons with the Eagles have been productive ones. He has scored 74 goals and added 108 assists assists for 182 points during his career. career. His best season was in 1990-91, his second year with the team, when he tallied 30 goals and 32 assists. Those are the type of numbers that will be required from the likeable likeable centreman if the Eagles have any hopes of repeating as Central League champions. "We're counting on him to fill 'the shoes of (Shane) Armstrong," said Laing. Armstrong, one of the team's overage players a year ago, finished third overall in the scoring race, setting a new league record with 63 goals. Robinson doesn't expect to post record-breaking totals, but finishing amongst the leaders in the scoring race is one of the goals he has set for himself this season. Winning the league and advancing further into the playoffs than last season are also on the list. Staying away from injuries is another another priority. After being signed by the Cobourg Cougars of the Tier II Jr. A league last year, elbow surgery brought a halt to his season. After getting clearance to play, he couldn't get back into Cobourg's lineup, and ventured back to Bowmanville Bowmanville for the last 10 games of the regular season. In 19 playoff games, he averaged better than a point a game. Though it's still early, he is optimistic optimistic about the potential of this year's team. "I don't think there will be a team that can skate with us. We have a lot of young guys, so if it doesn't work this year, there is always always next year." THE SCOOP - Scoring Bow- manville's other goal on Sunday night was Pete Young.Jn the no- show department, count the referees, referees, who forced Sunday's game to be delayed for 45 minutes. Local residents Mike Collinson, Chris Hall and Bob Drummond filled in on an emergency basis and did a fine job...Also a no-show was coach Mark Watson. Prior commitments kept him away from the first two pre-season gamcs...Ryan Becker had three goals in a 7-5 loss in Trenton Trenton last Friday. Scott Pollard and Mike Nesbitt had one apiece...Twenty-five players still remain remain in camp, including seven goalies. goalies. V 0*": Karate Kid Earns Silver Medals In Hopes of Making Ont. Team Gary Armstrong (#20) of the Bowmanville Eagles is upended by a Napanee defenceman during a Jr. C exhibition game on Sunday night at the Recreation Complex. Bowmanville played the defending Ontario Ontario champions to a 3-3 tie. by Brad Kelly Almost seven years ago to the day, Paul Murdoch walked through the doors of the Maple Leaf Karate Club as one of its newest members. Seven years later, he celebrated his anniversary in grand fashion. Murdoch took the first step in what will be a four-step program to secure a spot on the provincial karate karate team. At the first of four Grand Prix events to determine the 1994 provincial provincial team, Murdoch returned from the competition in Newmarket with a pair of silver medals. He earned one in Kata, which is judged on the form the athlete uses in pre-arranged movements, while the other came in llic heavyweight (55kg and over) fighting class. His performance came as a pleasant pleasant surprise. "I expected to do well, but not that well," he said after taking a brief break from a recent evening training session. This is the first year that Murdoch Murdoch has been eligible to try and earn a spot with the provincial team. The 14-15 year old division is the youngest available to competitors. At 14 years of age, the grade nine student at Bowmanville High School is hoping to make the best of his first attempt. His coach, Charles Kcnnish, is optimistic that his young athlete will continue to perform well at the three remaining competitions, and take full advantage of the results he posted posted in Newmarket. "If lie maintains the level he is at now, he has the potential to make the team," predicted Kcnnish. The second of four events will be held in Belleville in November. The remaining two will be held early in 1994, with the sites yet to be determined. determined. The top three in the standings after after the four events have been completed completed will cam themselves a spot on the provincial team. Kcnnish doesn't expect to sec a change in Murdoch's approach to training after putting himself in a favourable favourable position following the first competition, "lie doesn't appear to be that type. He listens well and is a good student." Murdoch vows that he will be able to stay focused on his goal of representing Ontario at the National Championships in Alberta in laic- May of next year. He has worked too hard to let the opportunity slip away. B.R.H.L. REFEREE CLINIC Sunday, Sept. 26,10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Newcastle Arena Saturday, Oct. 2,10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bowmanville Arena To referee in the B.R.H.L. vou must pass the B.R.H.L.'s referees' examination. For further information contact: Bob Drummond 623-6402 or Les McCrory 623-5884 MUNICIPALITY OF ( ^'ftrinqtnn ONTARIO PUBLIC NOTICE NATURAL ICE RINKS The Municipality of Clarington's Community Services Department is continuing the natural ice program started in the winter of 1992/93. The program involves a partnership between the Community Services Department and members of the community. If you would be interested in volunteering your time to assist in the provision of natural outdoor natural ice rinks or would like additional information, please call: James Cameron, Parks and Cemetery Superintendent Community Services Department 623-3379 ext. 284 NOTE: ALL INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS SHOULD RESPOND BEFORE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15,1993 Date of Publication: September 22,1993 CS-4759 Paul Murdoch "For two years now I've been training to bo on the team," he said. 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