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« 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 26,1994 Brought to you by... Phone Brad Kelly at 623-3303 Goodyear Eagles Escape with 4-3 Win EAGLES BEGIN PLAYOFFS -- We realize it's only the end of January, but already some hockey teams are beginning embark on the playoffs, and hopefully, an opportunity to bring home an Ontario championship. The Bowmanville Eagles will begin pursuit of their second straight Central League title when they open their best-of-seven series with Bobcaygeon at the Récréation Complex on Tuesday, February 1, beginning v at 7:30 p.m. Game two of the series will be in Bobcaygeon on Friday, February 4, with game three shifting back to Bowmanville on Sunday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m. The series may not be as easy as the local club may think. They had to score a pair of goals in the third period against Bobcaygeon this past Sunday night to pull out a one-goal victory. MMMIMUI LEGION BOWLERS KEEP ROLLIN' -- Congratulations go out to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 bowlers for their results at the Zone Bowling tournament held in Oshawa on Saturday, January 22. The junior team (Ron Etcher, John Pearson, Rick Stacey, Joan Murphy, Gord Cowling, Doug Trotter) placed second out of 20 teams, while the seniors (Ross Wright, Don Bishop, Dick Perfect, Howard Bromell, Keith Yeo, Jim Murphy) took top spot in their division. Good luck to both teams, as they ; now advance to the District Bowling Finals, which will- be held in Peterborough on February 12. •eseeeeeeeee DRIVER OF THE YEAR -- Canada's leading harness horse driver, Doug Brown, captured his fifth O'Brien Award as the nation's Driver of the Year during an awards night held in Toronto on January 22. Doug, who resides in Bowmanville, took in more than $4.4 million in purses in 1993. OSHAWA TURUL SOCCER -- Any kids in the area eligible to play ■ soccer for the Oshawa Tumi organization this year are asked to contact Ray Pickell at 436-2667. The Turul organization offers teams for kids under the age of 10, through to the age of 18. Also, coaches interested in volunteering some time are asked to call the same number. MOVING ON -- Sorry to hear that Dave Dobsoh will be leaving Clarke High School at the end of the week to take a position at Brighton High School. Not only is the school losing one of the top volleyball coaches in the province. More importantly, they are losing a good friend. On the bright side, Dave will be a little closer to. the Loyalist College men's volleyball team that he is coaching. Currently, the team is ranked fifth in the country with a 9-2 record. Dave took the team over this year after Loyalist posted a 3-11 record a year ago. Indeed, the former college coach of the year is a winner. PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS -- The top six women's ice hockey teams in Ontario will meet in a championship tournament in Oshawa on February 5-6 to compete for the Ontario Senior *AA' championship title. The winning team will represent the Province of Ontario at the National Women's Hockey Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from March 17-20. See this weekend's Independent, and next Wednesday's Statesman for more details. Union Oil Burns Brightly During Thornton Tourney Bryan Hutchinson, who played veiy well in net throughout the tournament, tournament, did an exceptional job in this game, holding Thornton to only, one goal. \; David Brown scored a second goal, assisted by Matt Allen. Matt scored two goals, the first assisted by Sarah Connelly, and the Brown brothers brothers -- David and B.J. -- assisted on the. second one. Justin Roussy also scored, unassisted. The championship game pitted Union Union Oil against Thornton #2. Both teams clearly wanted the championship, championship, with strong end-to-end action. Thornton scored the first goal in the middle of the second period, which Union Oil finally answered in the third period with a goal from Matt Allen, assisted by David Brown. Matt then reciprocated with an assist to David David for the second goal. Erik Downing also earned an assist; The final goal was scored by David Brown with assists assists from Matt Allen and Tyler Calhoun, Calhoun, winning the championship game with a score of 3-1. Over the Christmas period, Union Oil also participated in the Newcastle tournament, and came away with the 'B' championship. Unfortunately, the team was knocked out of the 'A' round, in part due to an error by the tournament officials. Union Oil played Roughlcy Insurance Insurance to a 3-3 tie in regulation time, then played a sudden-death overtime period and went on to a shoot-out to determine a winner, Union Oil was successful in the shoot-out, with goals by Matt Allen and Erik Downing. We were to be informed later that none of this extra effort counted, as the first goal scored in regulation time would decide the winner. As a result, Roughlcy Insurance was awarded the win, and Union Oil was placed in the *B' round. The team went on to play Braggs, beating them 8-5. They then faced Town League for the *B' championship, championship, winning the game with a score of 4-2. Overall, Matt Allen had seven goals in this tournament, David Brown scored six times, and Justin Roussy had two goals. The BRHL Union Oil Novice House League team travelled to Thornton on January 16 to participate in a tournament. Though the day had ■ record low temperatures, the team's output was a record high. Due to a strong team effort, Union Oil won the championship. The day began with a game against Stroud. The final score of 8-1 is indicative indicative of the outstanding contributions by every member of the team. This was the finest performance by the team this season. The line of David Brown, Matt Allen Allen and Jeremy Hynes contributed four goals and three assists, with Justin Justin Roussy, Steven Sendall and Brian Wilson's line adding a goal and two assists. The other two goals and an assist assist were provided by the line of Jesse Millson, Ryan Lubitz and Lee Pater- , son. Defensively, Sarah Connelly, B.J. Brown, Erik Downing and Tyler Calhoun Calhoun held the opposing team to only five shots on net. The remaining two games were against the two Thornton teams. The first game against Thornton #1 ended 5-1. Though David Brown scored a quick goal in the first 30 seconds of the game, Thornton stormed back with seven shots on our net in the next five minutes of play. StortscarI SHOW SAT., JAN. 29 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Location: Hwv. 2, Bowmanville (Exit 401 at Waverlev Rd.J Time: II a.m.-4p.tn. FREE ADMISSION Next Shows: Sal., Feb. 5 (Bowmanville) Sun., Feb. 13 (Wax Community Centre) (905J 7284456 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT + BEGINNER FITNESS CLASSES Active Bodies Fitness Centre wants to help you become physically fit and promote healthy eating habits, Weekly weigh-ins are optional and class instruction is qualified, Class times are: Monday evenings 6:15 - 7:00 and Tuesday afternoons 1:45 - 2:30 Registration to lake place Monday, January 31 - 6:15 ■ 7:00 and Tuesday, February 1 -1:30 • 2:15. The cost Jor the 8 week course Is $48.00 and will commence February 7 and 8. For more information contact Active Bodies 83 Mearns Crt. (Beside Charterways) 623-1299 Dy Brad Kelly The Bowmanville Goodyear Eagles Eagles have taken the first step in the defence of their Central League title. title. Now, they are hard-pressed to avoid regressing a couple of steps in the wrong direction. By virtue of a Port Perry loss last week, Bowmanville clinched first place. The defeat left Port Perry in second place with only two games remaining, and trailing Bowmanville Bowmanville by five points. The assurance of home ice advantage advantage throughout the league playoffs did anything but inspire Bowmanville. They saw their 10-game winning streak halted in Lakefield on Friday night, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Chiefs. And, on home ice Sunday, facing the Bobcaygeon Bullets, Bowmanville Bowmanville needed a pair of power play goals in the third period -- the last one with only 46 seconds remaining -- to escape with a 4-3 victory. In five previous games this year against Bobcaygeon, Bowmanville had outscored the Bullets by a 43-9 count. Understandably, there is a little cause for concern by coach Mark Watson, as his team concludes the regular season on Friday night in Uxbridge. The message he wanted to send to his players was loud and clear. "Too much is being taken for granted," said Watson. "The guys are taking their spots for granted. If they aren't going to play well, then, they won't be playing." Todd Cannings' power play marker with 46 seconds left in the third period of Sunday's game against Bobcaygeon lifted Bowmanville Bowmanville to their 21st win of the season. It also kept their home ice winning winning streak alive, which has now reached 10 games. Their last loss at the Recreation Complex was a 6-2 defeat to Port Perry back on October 31. Bowmanville trailed 3-2 heading into the final period against Bobcaygeon, Bobcaygeon, but Gary Armstrong tiedvt.be game with a power play goal;isetting goal;isetting up the last minute heroics, vv 2» Jercmie Pate and Brad Robinson had the other Bowmanville markers. Bobcaygeon entered the game entrenched in last place, over 30 points behind Bowmanville. If nothing else, the spirited effort by Bobcaygeon will serve as a confidence confidence boost as they enter the first round of playoffs against Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Sporting a full squad for one of the few times this season, Bobcaygeon Bobcaygeon could put up a formidable challenge in the best-of-seven opening opening round series, which opens Tuesday, Tuesday, February 1, in Bowmanville. "We have to show up every night to play, or we are not going anywhere," warned Watson of the impending playoffs. Game two of the series will be in Bobcaygeon on Friday, February 4, with game three in Bowmanville on Sunday, February 6, and game four shifting back to Bobcaygeon on Wednesday, February 9. Games five through seven, if necessary, necessary, will be played in Bowmanville Bowmanville on Thursday, February 10, Bobcaygeon on Friday, February 11, and Bowmanville on Sunday, February 13. Brad ,Robinson (#6) tried his best to get out of the way of a shot headed towards the Bobcaygeon net during Bowmanville's 4-3 victory at the Recreation Complex on Sunday night. Bowmanville concludes the regular season on Friday in Uxbridge. The playoffs begin next Tuesday against Bobcaygeon The opening round series will be a best-of-seven affair. Eagles Hope to Walk Through Playoffs Against Bobcaygeon I How true it is, that before you can walk, you first have to crawl. That scenario is the ideal attitude for the Bowmanville Eagles to adopt as they prepare for the opening round of the Central League playoffs against Bobcaygeon. ■"■They have established that they are the team to beat this year by virtue virtue of their 21-6-1 record after splitting splitting a pair of weekend games. But, before they can set their < sights on a second straight league title, title, they must first crawl through the playoffs. Only then, can they begin the walk towards the Ontario finals. But, before the Bobcaygeon series series begins, Bowmanville has a couple of key games this week in preparation for the playoffs. Last night, they hosted Port Perry, while on Friday night, they conclude the regular season in Uxbridge. Uxbridge. Uxbridge has been Bowmanville's Bowmanville's nemesis all year. In five encounters against Uxbridge, Uxbridge, Bowmanville won only twice. The last time the two teams met, Bowmanville suffered their only loss during a 20-game streak in which they won 18 games and tied once. That streak turned around a season season that looked headed for mediocrity, mediocrity, after starting with only one win in the team's first five outings. But, the addition of some key players along the way made Bowmanville Bowmanville a contender for their second second straight league title. "After we lost to Port Perry in our fourth home game, I vowed to Mark (Watson) that we wouldn't lose like that again," said manager Mike Laing. The addition of Geoff Fleming and Drew Allenby on defence, and offensively gifted forward Curtis Hodgins, turned Bowmanville into one of the top five teams in the province. "To get a guy like that really helped our hockey club," commented commented Laing on the addition of Hod- gins. "It's like getting a Wayne Gretzky Gretzky on the team. Certainly Curtis isn't at that level, but everybody brought their level of play up to try and match his." On the subject of the upcoming playoffs, Laing is confident of his team's ability. "There is always some concern, but I don't think we'll have any trouble (winning the league)," lie predicted. Should Bowmanville prevail over Bobcaygeon, they will have a decision to make. The top team in the league has the option of selecting selecting one.of the other two remaining teams for a semi-final series, or taking taking a bye into the finals. At this point, Bowmanville is unsure unsure of what to do. Taking a bye means sitting idle for two weeks, waiting to play the survivor of the semi-final series. That was the option Little Britain selected last year. "With the time off, it's easy logo logo game stale," said Laing. "It happened happened to Little Britain last year and we took them out in four straight." . The opening game of Bowmanville's Bowmanville's best-of-seven series against Bobcaygeon is scheduled for Tuesday, Tuesday, February 1, at the Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. fred's autobody ltd. FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES INSURANCE CLAIMS FRED DE VRIES (905) 623-6353 163 Baseline Road Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3L4 ■ COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR, RESTORATION AND REFINISHING - SAVE i$ 50 00 on deductible of most windshield ! insurance claims plus... ; Dinner for Two at ! 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