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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 9,1994 7 Phone Brad Kelly at 623-3303 ONE MORE REASON TO ATTEND -- There are a number of reasons to attend the Jr. C Reunion Game between the 1968 Bowmanville Whiz Kids and Ajax on Saturday, February 19. Over the weekend, we learned of a couple of more reasons to take in the game. As part of a draw for the game, an autographed sweater from Mats Sundin of the Quebec Nordiques will be available to be won. Also, some very attractive sweaters from the Russian team that participated in the 1992 World Championships will be included in the draw. The sweaters would be the envy of any sports memorabilia collector. BRHL DRAW WINNERS -- Three lucky winners received some unexpected good news on Saturday night as the Bowmanville Recreation Hockey League's Ontario Hydro Employees' Union Atoms concluded their draw. Ron Stainton won a pair of Toronto Maple Leaf tickets for their game on February 15 against Detroit. Second prize in the draw was a pair of tickets to a home game, donated by the Oshawa Generals. These were won by Mickey Bonnell. Third prize, a Leaf sweatshirt donated by Bowmanville Sports Shop, was won by Jason Buckley. Members of the Atom hockey team sold the tickets to help defray tournament costs. •••••••••■■• JUVENILES INCH CLOSER -- The Bowmanville Toro Juveniles are one step closer to advancing into the All-Ontario semi-final round. On Sunday night at the Darlington Sports Centre, Bowmanville took a comihanding three games to zero lead on Barrie, winning the game by a 5-3 score. One night earlier in Barrie, the Juveniles posted a 3-0 shutout Game four of the best-of-seven series goes Thursday in Barrie, with game five, if necessary, Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in Darlington. The winner will advance to meet either Newmarket or Markham. UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDS EAGLES -- We are really not sure what information to pass along about the Bowmanville Eagles, so we will tell you everything we know. As this is being written, Bowmanville are one win away from eliminating Bobcaygeon from the playoffs, as game four of the series is scheduled for tonight. Should Bobcaygeon win, game five is Thursday night at the Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. If Bowmanville does win the series, they plan on playing an inter-squad Red and White game on Sunday night at 7:30 p.m., with free admission for kids, and a cost of only $1 for adults. Bowmanville has also confirmed that they will take a bye in the semi-finals, waiting to meet the winner in the league finals. In the meantime, they will play Conestoga College in a home-and-home series to stay sharp. Bowmanville will host a game on Sunday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m,, and make a trip to Conestoga on Saturday, February 26, for a 1:00 p.m. start. STREAK EXTENDED -- It was mentioned here last week that Jim Vcltman's Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team was about to receive its stiffest test of the year on Saturday night against Philadelphia, and that the team's 21 game winning streak may be in danger. Well, it wasn't. Buffalo won the game, 15-11, and still has the longest current winning streak in pro sports. They are now only 11 shy of the all-time record of 33 set by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972. Veltman; a teacher at Durham Christian High School, is one of the members of the Buffalo Bandits. ••■■eeeeeeee SCUBA DIVING EXPERIENCE - Big Brothers are holding a fund-raiser on Saturday, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fitness Centre, that will include instruction in Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. (Better known as SCUBA diving). The session is open to everyone 12 years of age and up. Those under the age of 18 must'be accompanied by an adult. A donation of $15 will be collected. For more information, call 623-0253. Register early, as spaces are limited. Legion Midgets Earn 6-2 Victory in Markham Series The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 Midget Toros scored a 6- 2 victory to sweep their first round OMHA playoff series with Markham. Bowmanville opened the scoring when Mike Sullivan netted a power play goal from Chris Heffcman and Jeff Dart. The Toros pulled ahead 2-0 with Mike Talotti scoring from Shawn Broome. Luke Akcy increased the lead to 3-0, scoring on a breakaway from Brad Ormiston and Mike Nesbitt. Nesbitt. After a Markham goal cut into the lead, Jeff Dart took a pass from Shawn Broome and scored on a backhand backhand to restore the three-goal cushion. Markham responded with another goal, but Brad Ormiston deflected a shot from Luke Akcy past a sprawling T-Mac Oldtimers Outscore Rehab iiBy 13-5 Score j A well-attended team of T-Mac Insulation Insulation Oldtimers defeated Clinic Rc- I'-hab by a score of 13-5 on Sunday, i February 6, at the Darlington Sports [ Centre. The Insulators came out flying, scoring six first-period goals. Bruce Meadows scored three times, Bill Parish Parish and Phil Solomon twice, with single single tallies going to John Allen, Ken Hammond, Gerry Snowden, John Veslcr, Ron Parker and Tom Fennel. Markham goalie to give Bowmanville a 5-2 lead after two periods. The Toros added a power play marker in the third period when Mike Nesbitt finished off a classic passing play with Warren Bate and Doug Parkin. Parkin. The Toros advanced to a scries against Pickering, defeating them 7-5 to take the first game of the series. Bowmanville came out flat and found themselves trailing 3-0 before the game was 10 minutes old. Charlie Hargest put the Toros on the gamcshcct, with Brad Ormiston and Mike Nesbitt earning assists. Less than a minute later, Chris Heffcmcn's shot from the point eluded the Pickering Pickering goalie to make the score 3-2 after the first period. Warren Bate and Jason Jason Jeffreys drew the assists. The Toros started the second period period quickly and scored the equalizer when Allen Lacey deflected a Heffcr- nan shot into the net. Warren Bate also added an assist. Bate then shot Bowmanville ahead, taking a pass from Scott Millar and breaking in alone to score. Mike Talotti added to the margin, finishing off a play with Jason Jeffreys and Jason Hoffmann. Allen Lacey netted his second of the game from Jamie Shctlcr and Hoffmann to put the Toros up 6-3. After After Pickering narrowed the margin, a Doug Parkin blast from the point nailed down the victory with Jeffreys and Talotti picking up assists. Bowmanville played in Pickering February 10. Should a third game be necessary, it will be at Darlington on Fcbntaiy 14 at 9:00 p.m. FITNESS FOR KIDS Mom and Dad, Active Bodies Fitness Centre now offers a fun fitness class for children 3-5 years Children can exercise to Barney, Mickey and all their friends Class time: Saturdays 10:30 -11:00 a.m. 8 week session $24.00 Begins Feb. 19 To Register Contact Active Bodies Fitness Centre 83 Mcarns Court (across from Charterways) 623-1299 Eagles One Win Away from League Finals by Brad Kelly The Bowmanville Goodyear Eagles Eagles arc one victory away from securing securing their second straight berth in the Central League finals. And that victory could come as early as tonight Backed by a three-goal performance performance from Gary Armstrong on Sunday night, Bowmanville scored their third victory of the series by a 5-3 count. They now lead this best-of-seven quarter-final series three games to zero. The fourth game -- and quite likely the last -- will be played in Bobcaygeon tonight. If necessary, game five will be played back in Bowmanville on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Quite likely, tomorrow night's ice time will be consumed by a practice. practice. Bobcaygeon has little chance of extending the scries to a fifth game. Bowmanville moved their level of play down a notch -- actually several notches -- during game three of the series on Sunday night at the Recreation Complex. But their talent-laden lineup was still good enough to win rather handily. After winning the first two games in convincing fashion by scores of 16-2 and 10-0, Bowmanville Bowmanville played just well enough to win game three. Undisciplined penalties, and a lethargic lethargic on-ice performance kept the score close for the first time in the series. "It's tough to play in a series like this," said coach Mark Watson. "A lot of guys were floating around out there tonight, and weren't weren't putting out an effort. We can't have an effort like that against a good team or we'll be out in a hurry" hurry" . In addition to Armstrong's hat-: trick, Brad Robinson and Jeff Murphy Murphy added goals for Bowmanville. Jason Condon replied with a pair for Bobcaygeon, while Derek Glendining Glendining had the other. The teams were tied at 1-1 after the opening period, but Bowmanville Bowmanville took control of the game in the second period, opening up a 4-2 lead. The game was entertaining enough in the latter stages to keep the surprisingly decent-sized crowd to the very end. With Bowmanville leading 4-2, Dave Real received a minor penalty, as well as a major for fighting, with only 7:47 left in the game. This gave Bobcaygeon a seven-minute power play. Even short-handed, Bowmanville was the better of the two teams. Bobcaygeon were unable to muster muster any type of offensive threat. And when they did manage a shot on goaltender Drew Campbell, it came from well out. The only good scoring opportunity opportunity through the entire seven-minute span was generated by Bowman ville. Murphy converted a beautiful two-on-one break with Todd Cannings Cannings with only 1:21 to go in the game. The short-handed goal gave Bowmanville a 5-2 lead. Glendining replied for Bobcaygeon Bobcaygeon with only 35 seconds left to close the margin to within two goals. Confident of victory in the series, Bowmanville announced that they will accept the bye in the semifinals semifinals afforded to them after finishing finishing first overall during the regular season. In the other quarter-final series, Little Britain has opened up a three- games-to-zero lead on Uxbridge, while Port Perry has needed overtime overtime to win each of the first two games of their series with Lakefield. THE SCOOP -- Not dressed for Bowmanville on Sunday were Jere- mie Pate (shoulder), Sean Brown (collarbone), Gary Adams (ribs), Eric Warner (school)...Jason Bailey started Sunday's game in'goal, but was replaced by Drew Campbell to start the second period. Bailey was suffering from the flu.Jn the 10-0 win in game two on Friday night, Brad Robinson and Gary Armstrong had two goals each. Singles went to Drew Allenby, Dave Stockton, Curtis Curtis Hodgins, Todd Cannings, Craig Hilton and Eric Warner. Prior to the start of the first playoff game between Bowmanville and Bobcaygeon, league convenor, Andy McLauchlin (middle) was on hand to present a couple of awards. The Percy Macklin Memorial trophy, given to the league's rookie of the year, was shared this year by Bowmanville goaltender Barry Crawford (left), and Bobcaygeon's Derek Glendining. Kinsmen Girls Team The Kinsmen girls' Junior hockey team has been having a good, competitive competitive hockey season. The team welcomed welcomed back Nichole Pot, Tania Leli- vere, Lindsay Cowan, Jessica Andrews and goalie Liz Millson. A warm welcome went to new members Brook Pakosta, Jcnnell West, Sarah Ferguson, Celia Brazeau, Kathy Gylytiuk, Gylytiuk, and Tanya Hill. The coaches are Dave Brazeau and Mark Durette. On December 20, the Kinsmen beat Oshawa 6-0 in an exhibition game. A hat-trick went to Brook Pakosta, Pakosta, and singles to Celia Brazeau, Jessica Andrews and Lindsay. On January 2, the Kinsmen played Grafton in a close game, losing by a single goal 2-1. Jessica Andrews, assisted assisted by Nichole Pot, had the goal. A good defensive game by Brook Pakosta, Pakosta, Jessica Andrews, Tanya Hill, Tanya Tanya Lelivcre and goalie Liz Millson. On January 5, the Kinsmen beat Millbrook 6-2. Good work from our forwards Sarah Ferguson, Celia Brazeau, Brazeau, Kathy Gylytiuk, Lindsay Cowan, Cowan, and Nichole Pot. Goals went to Jessica Andrews (2), Brook Pakosta (2), and Lindsay Cowan (2). Assists to Tanya Hill, Kathy Gylytiuk, and Tanya Tanya Lelivcre. Brad Robinson, the captain of the Bowmanville Eagles, accepted the league trophy on behalf of his team from league convenor Andy McLauchlin. Bowmanville won the trophy after finishing first overall overall in the league standings with a record of 22-7-1 for 45 points. SAVE on deductible of most windshield ! insurance claims plus.., ; Dinner for Two at ! Bane's Chicken & Ribs I Limited Time Offer i Auto GIq// BOWMANVILLE 19 Silver St. 623-4225 OSHAWA Bloor at Park 432-4642 $g|FWHITBY - 411 Dundas St. East 434-9655 UXBRIDGE Douglas Rd. 852-5382 PORT PERRY 985-0738 LOCATIONS ALSO IN: LINDSAY PETERBOROUGH ORILLIA MINDEN Over 50,000 Sa tinfied Customers Since 1974