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6 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, January 29,1994 Dennis PiZZGria G©t Goodyear Eagles Take Flying Leap Into Playoffs Questions Answered As Season Finishes A lot of questions have now been answered at the conclusion of the season season for Dennis Pizzeria. We now know why Felix "The Cat" Potvin went into a bit of a slump. Felix was too busy looking over his shoulder at two fantastic goalies playing for the,baby bulls. Goalies Andrew King and Justin arm break because he knows that his job could be taken over by Garrett Ne- misz. Garrett is unofficially leading in the league scoring race. John Kelly could easily replace John Cullen,, who also has been in a slump lately. John seems to win the big faceoffs. How about Jason Hicks, who always gives the team 110 percent, refuses to quit Vandebelt shared equally the job du- and skates his butt off all game long? ties and ended the season with a great Don Cherry knows ya. 1.38 goals against average, notching nine shutouts on the way. Both were influential in winning three 'A' Championship Championship tournaments, always coming up with big saves. Todd Gill recovered early from a stomach pull as he felt his job was in jeopardy. A Maple Leaf contract could have been signed by the always- steady Tyler Brown. Tyler, with his long reach and stay-at-home stylé, was invincible for most teams. Or how about Brandon Beers, who was always jumping into the play and making offensive rushes and then rushing back to cover the blueline? Jeremy McKee was always pushing and shoving the opposition in front of his goalie's net, tying up his man and frustrating them to no end. Then their is Jeff Larsh, who not only played excellent excellent defence, but rushed along the boards and seemed to score at will. And usually he scored in games where the much-needed goal was of the utmost utmost importance. Rob Pearson paid a visit to Oshawa and heard about some wingers wingers on a minor novice Toros team who were out for his job. Right wingers Matt Beech found a reliable scoring touch and scored some big goals, getting getting the attention of Pat Bums, who benched Pearson. While scouting the •team, Pat noticed right winger Colin Baker, who has speed to bum, stopping stopping on a dime, going left and then right, in and out. Shane Gonsalves was not going to be outstaged, and he became tougher than ever in the cor- The season ended much the way it started, with a win against Markham 6-1, and beating Barrie 3-2.lt was a successful season, with 129 goals for and 36 against. A perfect record was marred only by three losses and three ties in 26 games. This record clinches second place and home ice advantage for the first playoff round. The league scoring title finds, unofficially, unofficially, Garrett Nemisz in first place with 42 points. Three other baby bulls making the top 15 list are Colin Baker with 33, Jason Hicks with 28, and John Kelly with 27. Three 'A* division division titles in three tournaments is a real feat. Congratulations to the coaching staff of Gary Nemisz, James Baker, and Dave Larsh for dedicating your knowledge and spare time to lay down a strong foundation of skating and hockey skills the boys can build on in years to come. Dave made it very easy The Bowmanville Eagles concluded their home schedule last Tuesday night, coming out on the favor- 38 ■ dld able end of a 4-3 score against the Port Perry MoJacks. Dave Stockton, Gary Armstrong, Jeff Muiphy that can only be reaïy^ppredâted^y Pete Young had the goals for Bowmanville, who led 1-0 after the first period, and 3-2 heading into another team manager. * the third. Playoffs begin on Tuesday, February 1, when Bobcaygeon visits the Recreation Complex for a In the dressing room, Wayne 7:30 p.m. start to game one of their best-of-seven series. Beers, Larry Brown and Hugh Hicks had their hands full, bottling up all that energy after a long car ride, helping helping with equipment and tying skates. Fund-raisers Laura Hicks arid Alvin Alvin Beech did a heck of a job raising the funds needed to ice the team. Gary A 34-seat cycle, believed to be the world's largest, will visit Oshawa and Janet Emond took charge of the this summer. The cycle, which is as pop fund, with hopes of lots of money for the year-end party. The parents did a great job of ners, jumping on the opponents and cheering the boys on and car pooling not giving them any time to setup. ' so no players missed out. Others Captain Wendel Clark looks scared helped in any capacity to make this a for the first time in his life as he waits very successful season, for his bruised ankle to heel. He see's With playoffs, another round is the very unselfish Greg Tamblyn set- about to start and all teams have great- tling in on his wing, or maybe that ro- ly improved, which would lead to bust tiger, Brendan Kalijundic, pro- some exciting hockey. The baby bulls long and wide as a full size bus, will be in Oshawa on Monday, ! June 20* 1994, as part of a nation-wide Easter Chris Anderson, Manger of Public Affairs, Metro District, Royal Bank, described the Rides as "a fun way" for people to raise money for an important important cause. "Royal Bankers who had ridden a similar bike suggested Seals fundraiser sponsored by Royal this as a great way to hèlp celebrate Gallic 1 ** ^ nn i /4 A x-1 The Royal Bank Rides for Easter tecting Doug Gilmour. Doug Gilmour refused to let his Four League Games For Checkers Variety Checkers Variety Major Novice Toros ended a busy week with four league games. On January 15, Checkers Variety travelled to Markham and were edged 2-1. Strong defence and excellent goaltending highlighted this game. Jamie Jamie Bryant from Mark Lemieux accounted accounted for the lone goal. On January 17, Checkers Variety beat Ajax 4-2. The Toros dominated this game from start to finish. Garrett McKnight (lg, la), Trevor Baker (lg, la), Jamie Bryant (lg), Zach Thoraval (lg), Steven Hatfield (la), Darryl Masterson (la), Adam Bowen (la). On January 19, Checkers Variety tied 3-3 with Newmarket. This game featured end-to-end action from two of the top teams in the league. Brett McKee from Jamie Bryant opened the scoring for the Toros. Trailing 3-1, Garrett McKnight, unassisted, made it close going into the third. With the Toros a man short, and with less than three minutes to go, Garrett McKnight put on a show. With sheer determination, determination, he tied the game on a classic effort. effort. On January 22, Checkers Variety shut out Vaughan by a 3-0 score, This game ended the regular season for the Major Novice team, who compiled a record of 16-5-5. Trevor Baker, Garrett McKnight and Zach Thoraval had one goal apiece. Assists went to Robbie Campbell Campbell (2), and Steven Hatfield. The shutout was shared by Jcrcd Williams and Craig Sykes. thank their sponsor, Dennis Pizzeria, for all their support and good luck. Seals, being held to celebrate the bank's 125th anniversary, are expected expected to raise $1,250,000 for Easter Seals. '* Peter Ely, Ontario Director of Easter Seals, said funds raised our anniversary," said Anderson. The 34-seater cycle, built especially especially for the Royal Bank Rides for Easter Seals, seats 11 rows of three sponsorship from colleagues, friends and neighbours. Royal Bank is sponsoring the Rides as the major activity of the bank's 125th birthday celebrations. The bank was founded as The Merchants' Merchants' Bank in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Scotia, in 1869. Today it is Canada's largest bank with over 1,500 branches branches across Canada and offices in 33 countries around the world. . Easter Seals provides care, treatment treatment and rehabilitation services for cyclers. Thé 34th seat is positioned at the rear of the cycle and is available children with varying physical disa- for ride mascots. bilities. The services range from re- . . Riders will be volunteers from gjonal nursing programs to recrea- through the rides will remain in the Royal Bank and other local business tional activities and holidays in community to help local children and organizations. 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