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Halminen Homes Bantams Tied at Two Games Each In Tough Series With Ajax The Bowmanville Toro Major Bantams, sponsored by Halminen Homes, are tied at two games each in a best-of-five series against Ajax. After taking game one, in Darlington, Darlington, in overtime, Bowmanville let Ajax take back the advantage by losing the next two games. A loss in the fourth game in Ajax would have been the end of playoff action, but a solid performance by the whole team saw them come away with the win and force the fifth and deciding game in Darlington. Darlington. The first game saw the Toros lead 2-0 and 3-2, but Ajax scored near the end of the game to force overtime, before the Toros finally managed to score the winning goal. In game two, the Toros were in the game until the end of the second period. Then, with Ajax already leading 1-0, they fell apart and three more goals in the third period sealed their fate. Game three was a nail-biter as the Toros played catch-up all night Ajax scored first and then the teams traded goals, with Bowmanville doing doing it up just before the end of the game to send it into overtime again. This time, Ajax scored the only goal to win the game. With their whole season on the line in game four, the boys put it all together and came away from Ajax with a well-deserved victory. Toros 4, Ajax 3 OT Goals -- M. Staley, T. Butzer, N. Hand, D. Cook Assists - M. Staley, D. Cook, R. Dunnigan, T. Butzer, D. Lange Ajax 4 Toros 0 (Game Two) Ajax 5 Toros 4 ■ Goals - R. Jobb, D. Cook, N. Hand, A. Millar Assists - C. Scott (2), D. Lange, N. Hand, R. Dunnigan, T. Butzer, C. Cappuccitti Toros 4 Ajax 2 Goals--D. Lange, M. Staley, D. Arnold, C. Scott Assists - D. Arnold (2), C. Scott, A. Millar, R. Jobb. Stiles Collects Seven Points In Newcastle Oldtimers Win by Robert E. Stiles The Newcastle Sometimers hosted hosted the Rosedale Oldtimers on sun- day, February 27 at the Newcastle Memorial Arena and handed them a 13-6 thumping. Leading the attack for Newcastle was bob Stiles with a hat-trick and four assists, while his linemates Ron Hooper had a hat-trick with two assists, assists, and Jerry Dost had two goals and three assists. Greg Sloan had a hat-trick and one assist, Phil Fox scored two goals and one assist, and Grant Flintoff had two assists. The defense corps of Hugh German German had three assists, while Jim Hutchinson and Doug Cole had two assists each. Ëvery man on the Newcastle squad figured in on the scoring. The Rosedale scoring was handled handled by Joe Bemey Jr. with one goal and three assists, Mark Bemey with a goal and two assists, Dave Morton with two goals, John Leontoury had two assists, Steve Marcôux '-and En-Pro Associates Awaiting Opponent Prior to the exhibition game against Lindsay, the En-Pro Associates Associates Major Pcewee Toros received a plaque in recognition their four penalty-free games during the Lindsay Lindsay tournament in January. This only proves that you can play aggressive, hard-hitting hockey, hockey, and still play within the mles of the games. The En-Pro Associates have been doing this all year. The Peewees are still waiting for the series with Pickering and Whitby Whitby to come to a conclusion, as they have been sitting for three weeks. So, the trip to Lindsay was a much- needed contest to keep the team in game condition. But the test was rather weak, as the En-Pro Associates skated to a 9- 0 win. All three forward lines played well and were in on the scoring. The defence, as well as both goalies, made sure the Lindsay group stayed off the scorcshect. 1 SPORTS CARD Û SHOW SAL MARCH 5 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Location: Hwv. 2, Bowmanville f Exit 401 at WawleyRd.J Time: 11 a.m.-4pm. FREE ADMISSION Next Show: Sat., Mirth 19th (Bowmanville Recreation Complex) 1 (90S) 7284456 I Fraser Leontoury had one assist each. The first period saw Rosedale strike first, but Greg Sloan tied it up for Newcastle 30 seconds later. Mark Bemey gave Rosedale a 2-1 lead, but Ron Hooper scored his first to even things up at 2-2 at the end of one period. The second period saw Rosedale take their third and last lead of the game with Dave Morton scoring his first for a 3-2 lead. Bob Stiles scored his first of the game to tie the score at 3-3. Phil Fox, Jerry Dost and Greg Sloan scored to end the period with Newcastle enjoying a commanding 6-3 lead. The third period saw a wide-open affair, with Newcastle outscoring Rosedale by a 7-3 score, which resembles resembles another game. Jerry Dost scored the winning goal to give Newcastle a 7-3 lead. Sloan completed his hat-trick for a 8-3 lead. Joe Bemey Jr. scored for Rosedale's fourth of the contest. ; 1 Ron Hooper, Phil Fox, and Bob Stiles with two goals gave Newcastle Newcastle a 124 lead. After Rosedale scored a pair, Ron Hooper completed completed his hat-trick on a Rosedale giveaway giveaway with 45 seconds left for the 13- 6 victory. Leo Kelly played a solid game between the pipes for Newcastle, while Ron Kirby looked a little shaky in the last five minutes of the second and third period. The Newcastle team of Leo Kelly, Kelly, Doug Cole, Jim Hutchison, Hugh German, Bob Stiles, Jerry Dost, Ron Hooper, Grant Flintoff and Phil Fox are all over 50. The only player in the game under 50 was Greg Sloan at 36. Newcastle will be playing against Marigold on Friday evening at 9:00 p.m,, and against MCL on Sunday, March 6 in Newcastle at 11:30 a.m. ■ 4 • jp? i ne Canadian statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 2,1994 9 Feisty Team from Durham Christian Advances to DYSSAA Championship by Brad Kelly If the senior girls' volleyball team at Durham Christian High School is seeking a little inspiration, it need not look any further than the Canadian Olympic hockey team. Like the Canadian hockey team,, Durham Christian is considered huge underdogs as it competes at the DYSSAA volleyball championships championships today at Joan of Ark school in Toronto. But, the same scenario existed at the LOS SA 'AA' championships held in Exeter recently. And, in similar similar fashion to Canada's hockey team", Durham Christian reached the finals before settling for a silver medal. "They really played like a team," said coach Julie Rypstra on the success of her team at the LOS- SA playoffs. "They played well together together and gelled at the right time." Durham Christian placed second after round robin play in their pool, advancing to the gold medal match with a straight sets victory over Courtice in the semi-finals. In that final match, Brock edged Durham Christian for the gold medal. medal. With only three returning players from last year, the fact that her team was competitive was a pleasant surprise surprise for Rypstra. "Our ^goal was to not get The senior girls' volleyball team from Durham Christian High School is in Toronto today competing creamed, she admitted with a at the DYSSAA championships, with hopes of advancing to the Ontario finals. At the LOSSA finals, augh. We wanted to have fun and Durham Christian emerged with a silver medal, which qualified them for today's DYSSAA tournament, try and Win a game because we Team members include, fiont row, (1-r), Brenda Smits, Vikki Seymour, Tanya Nguyen, Malanie Vander- knew what we were up agarnst. ^ gaast, Heather Herschop. Back row, (1-r), Julie Rypstra (coach), Sharlene Lens, Jodi Bosch, Melissa With a student body of only 120, Burghgraef, Brina Schenk, Anita Schievink, John Hall (coach). Absent was Miriam Wessels. Durham Christian has been able to stay competitive against teams that can draw from well over 1,000 students. students. Their only two losses this season season came against O'Neill and Done- van, who are both much larger schools. As they prepared for today's DYSSAA championships during a practice at the school on Monday night, Rypstra was very objective about her team's chances to advance to the Ontario championships. "We are just going to do the same thing that we did at LOSSA," she said. "We're going to have a good time and see what happens.' ' With the motto: "We may be little, little, but we're feisty," serving as a guide for the team, Durham Christian Christian may just pull off the unthinkable. unthinkable. Optimist Tyke Selects Compete at Wonderland Cup On Saturday, February 26, the Bowmanville Optimist Club Tyke Selècts played in the 13th Annual Wonderland Cup tournament, hosted hosted by the City of Vaughan Hockey Association. Bowmanville were overpowering in defending the championship that last year's BRHL Tyke Selects also won. Over the course of the three games, our .boys dominated all aspects aspects of the garner out-shooting thbir opposition by a combined total of 62-8, and outscoring them 26 to 1. All in all, the Bowmanville Tyke Selects were a treat to watch, playing playing excellent two-way hockey to win the Wonderland Cup. A lot of credit must be given to the coaching staff of Jim Barchard, Steve Richardson, and Rob Cull, who had the boys well prepared and eager to play hard. The Bowmanville Optimist Tyke Selects opened the tournament against a team from Waterford. Leading 1-0 entering the second period, period, Bowmanville exploded for seven seven goals and four more in the third en route to a 12-0 win. , Captain Barchard was awarded the player of the game medallion on the strength of his four-goal, one assist assist performance. Advancing to the 'A' side of the tournament, the Bowmanville Opti- Short Bench for Computer Learning At this time of year, a problem that many contact hockey clubs face is having a short bench. With player injuries and family trips to the south in search of warmer climates, it's not uncommon for a coach to be missing a full line of players. Just ask Mike McAllister, coach of the Computer Learning Peewees, whose team has played its last few games with only two lines. As a result, Mike's had to juggle his remaining players in an attempt to come up with a winning combination; combination; And it appears as if he's been successful. V V : . 7 -IçS- i-uniii.ii-Lik.uuu m . Youth Boll Hotkey League Registration at Bowmanville Mall Saturday, March 19 -10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 25-6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26-10 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Saturday, April 2 -10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minor-7 to 10 years; Majors-11 to 13 years New! Seniors -14 to 16 years Fee-$55.00 For more information, call Glenn Davis - 623-0075; Mike Laton - 623-6084; Keith Swan-623-4816 WILLIAMS. NURSE President Nurse Chevrolet, Geo, Oldsmobile, Cadillac The "Dealer of Excellence Award" was presented by Maclean's Magazine to William Nurse for the greater Toronto area serviced by the Toronto Automobile Dealer Association. Tills award is for proficiency in business and community service. The award was presented at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on February 17,1994. Facing off against another BRHL team sponsored by Hooper's, the Computer Learning Peewees were able to skate to a 5-3 win on Sunday, Sunday, February 20. The Hooper's Peewees were also short-benched, leading to a lot of ice time for the players on both teams. Goal-scorers for Computer Learning were Chad Joskowski (1), Andrew Wraith (2), and Jamie Morrison Morrison (2). Hard work in the comers and solid solid bluelining led to assists being earned by Neal Bomtskie, Dustin McMillan, Richard Adams, and Mike Gushulak. The Computer Learning Peewees are to be congratulated on the win, which was the result of a full team effort. It was an effort that should pay off well in the end of season playoffs. mists faced off against the Stirling Blues Selects. This game was all Bowmanville, as they scored on their first two shifts and never looked back in a 7-0 win. Player of the game honours went to Adam Cull, who assisted on two of the first three goals. , Bryan Barchard scored four times, while Michael Richardson scored twice. In the 'A' Championship game, Bowmanville met the Barrie Flyers Tyke Selects, who had appeared impressive impressive in their previous games. Bowmanville jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead, which they held until the third period. After Barrie scored early in the third, Bowmanville Bowmanville scored four more times to win the game 7-1 and the tournament championship. Rene Cartier, took player of the game honours. The winning goal in this game, also his first of the year, was scored by defenceman Corey Oliver. Tournament statistics: Corey Oliver Oliver (lg, 2a, +12), Bryan Barchard (10g, 2a, +13), Stephen Comelissen (3g, 3a, +9), Christopher Boyce (lg, 4a, +8), Adam Cryderman (2g, 6a, +11), Adam Cull (2g, 3a, +7), Matt Mitchell (Og, la, +13), Matt Best (3g, la, +8), Jamie Whitehead, Rene Cartier (lg, 4a, +12), Michael Richardson Richardson (3g, 3a, +8), Daniel Michael (Og, 6a, +8), Andrew Fracz (Og, 3a, +12), Justin Andrews (0.66 gaa), Gord Baird (0.00 gaa). On Sunday, February 27, the Bowmanville Tyke Selects capped this big weekend with a 6-4 victory over their dads in Grafton. A good time was had by all. The team will get back to real hockey on Friday, March 4, in Pickering. Pickering. 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