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Playoff Success of Eagles Left Kinsmen Home Show in Limbo Dear Editor Another Bowmanville Eagles hockey season is over, and a fine season it was. Last night's deciding game could have gone either way. Last week's letter from Eagles' manager Michael D. Laing raised an important point, but lacked a few facts. Home ice advantage certainly certainly did not hurt the Rockton team who were forced by a scheduling scheduling conflict to take this series on an away-and-away schedule from their home arena. While it may appear that Town Council, particularly Community Services, was not willing to support the Eagles by offering ice time for Tuesday, April 26, Mr. Laing did not mention that the arena was booked for the annual Kinsmen Home Show. This will mark five consecutive years that the Kinsmen have held their show at the Bowmanville Recreation Recreation Complex on the last weekend weekend of April. It is one of their major fundraisers, and a fine example of how community service groups were able to donate the necessary funds to build the complex in the first place. As a member of the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, and having been involved in the organization of various community fundraising projects, I can appreciate Mr. La- ing's frustration with scheduling conflicts through the community services department Our home show was in limbo for a period of time after successfully successfully soliciting exhibitors, only to be told we couldn't hold our annual home show in our home arena. Attempts Attempts were made to negotiate schedule changes, but contracts with our vendors had already been signed, and apparently your hockey schedule was no more flexible. Meetings with the Town, Goodyear Eagles and Kinsmen came to a reasonable reasonable alternative, whereby the Town would supply a plywood covering for the ice surface for the Home Show. Unfortunately, this is the only local facility which properly addresses addresses both our needs. This morning it appears the conflict conflict is over. Tbe immediate question question is whether the ice will be gone or covered for this weekend's home show. The long-term consideration is, what will happen next year, when we hope the Eagles will still be playing? Maybe a portion of the $750,000 infrastructure grant will be taken away from the exterior grounds plan and be put toward another another ice pad. Probably not. That would make too much sense! Congratulations, Eagles, for a great season. We hope to see you in the playoffs again next year. Sincerely, Jeff Davis Hydro Atoms Defeat Kinsmen A power surge in the final game of the best-of-three BRHL Atom championship scries carried Ontario Ontario Hydro Employees Union to a dramatic 3-2 victory Saturday over Kinsmen at Bowmanville Recreation Recreation Complex. With the season ending series tied at a game apiece, Kinsmen came out flying, scoring two goals in the first period, one in the first minute of play. But there were to be no more, as Hydro goalie Rob Weir shut the gate completely. Weir provided an awesome display of stopping power to keep Hydro in the game during the second frame. But his best period period was the third, where he robbed Kinsmen shooters time after time, including a series-saving glove stop late in the game. Defence partners Jonathon Whitehead and Ryan McNulty, carried carried the puck out of their own end passing it to big Brandon Buckley who buried. Hydro's first goal behind behind the Kinsmen goalkeeper. Also earning assists on the goal were Darren Lang and Mathew Stout. Hydro's top gun during the regular regular season, centre Dave Lammers tied the game at 2-2 with a beautiful beautiful goal with assists from Joel Mar- rella and Jake Desmitt. And midway midway through the second period, it was the solid defence work of David David Griffin and Mike Albert that kept the puck out of their own end. But it wasn't until the third period period that Hydro finally broke the tie when Jamie Griffin was sent in alone on a perfect pass from Jordan Jordan Bate. Mickey Bonnell had started the play at his own team's blueline when he relayed a pass to Bate. From that point on, Hydro kept Kinsmen frustrated with big defensive defensive plays from the likes of Matt Crawford, Jake Desmitt and Mike Albert. - 1 - For coaches Ivan Griffin and his assistant A1 Griffin, along with manager Bob Bonnell, it capped a great season where Hydro dominated dominated the Atom division of BRHL. 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To simply summarize the last series series as I was asked, would be simple simple but would leave out too many names. Instead, I'd like to comment on each of our young men. 1. Our goaltender Kyle Large. One of our superstars. A young man who never complained during tough times and only smiled during good times. 2. Ian Laflamme. The teams lowest dresser and quickest wit. A young man who learned hard work means success. A late bloomer as a goal scorer and a true free spirit. 3. Anthony Weaver. A talent with a puck in traffic, and one who took on the task as checker in the last three games and sparkled. A young man who learned the meaning meaning of leadership. 4. Rob Milford. I am biased but I think the most talented player in our league. A young man who did everything, including picking up the pucks after practice. A joy to coach and a true superstar. 5. Jesse Myschowoda. A young man who couldn't frown if he tried. Another young man who learned work equals success in the last three games. Jesse did a yeomans job in the final three. A joy to be around. 6. Ryan Petrich. Ryan came to us late in the season, but his all-star caliber talents helped lift us into the finals. A true star of the league who can only get better. 7. Ken King. Probably our fastest fastest two-way player who delighted in the end-to-end rush, and then chasing down the opponent in our end. A workhorse who never quit and hated to dump the puck. 8. Greg Bubar. Greg's strengths in hockey lie in his understanding of the developing play. His play without the puck is far beyond his years. Greg blossomed into a late season goalscorer, who never quit no matter how hard it got to breathe. 9. Malt Brown. A developing cenlerman who will only get better. Malt's breakaway speed was only matched by his zest for hard work. Another smiler who was a joy to coach. 10. Ruben Ribeiro. This young mans first year in hockey started slow, but his athleticism and hard work produced a very fast and effective effective checker. One who made our late season opponents ineffective. 11. Nick Vandcr Duim. Nick led all players in the hard work category. category. His grinding defensive style drove Orono's goal scorers made in the final three games. A joy to watch and be around with a gift for the dramatic on ice. 12. Thomas Pohjolainen. Finn Power at its finest. A true defensive gem who also quarterbacked many offensive rushes. A true talent with a stick and a taste for the physical. 14. Mike Distefano. Another first-year player who went from struggling to starring. A young man with a great heart who played two games in Dccember'as a goalie, and won both. The only thing more powerful than Mike's shot is his winning smile. 15. Kris Bruynson. Another youngster who struggled in October and shone in March and April. Once Kris learned to relax, the improvement improvement was dramatic. A pleasure pleasure to coach. 16. Steve Molly. Always tough to do is to play for one's father. Steve did it well and with style. Steve's intelligence with the puck carried us offensively in the last three games. A fine player who will only improve. 17. Kyle Denison. A joy in the dressing room and on the ice. An all-star attitude who taught the coach focus. Everyone's favourite. 18. Although we didn't have a number 18, Doug Motty our assistant/coach/manager assistant/coach/manager was definitely one of our cornerstones. Doug's knowledge of the game was only matched by his gentlemanly approach approach to us all. A joy to work with and I hope to continue working with next year. 19. Renee Motty, although not an official manager, was one who still managed to do a ton of work while dad laboured at the office. A tip of our hat to the boss. 20. Our 20th man was our head coach Tim Partridge, who had to suffer some of his Dad's blunders, but who did it in style. As much of a big brother to 16 players as he was coach. This young man showed some disbelievers he could do it, made his Dad proud, and led us to the 'A' Championship. A final thanks to all the moms and dads who suffered through some brutally cold, early mornings to support their kids and coaches in style. Players and Fans Made for an Exciting Seventh Game in Jr. C Semi-Finals ■ ' : , .. •• , iiÊÈÊËk. : V ' - ■ |1 L. • 1 ■ '■ V ■ Newcastle Community Bowling Ladies League Pauline Coady 198,187,189, Betty Betty Major 259, 211, Marilyn Major 191, 175,199, Susan Gilfoy 210, Liz Willems 218, 189, Nancy Bell 262, 203, 211, Karen Whalen 182, Beth Stacey 193, 186, Bernice Henderson 183, Trixie Wright 219, 223, 208, Loma Crockett 329, 187, 199, Shelly Rivers 228, Linda Norrish 190, 280, 175, Kim Robinson 192, 204, Vicky Thompson 294, 179, Shirley Adams 202,201, Mary Picrik 200,263,270. Seniors Marion Allin 175, Stan Allin 152, Ruby Bnmt 181, Mary Bmlcy 169, 180, Ron Burley 200, 196, Vance Cooper 155, 166, Marilyn Couch 216, Loma Crockett 193, 200, Roy Hayward 178, Marie Gibson 150, Mary Foster 153, 158, Lonn Pardy 162, 263, Albert Pearce 182, Stan Powell 238, Joyce Stacey 172, 197, John Thorne 171, Tom Wilson 175. Thursday Mixed League Wes Forget 257, 184, Joe Forget 211, 210, lliil llrown 227, 192, Donna Donna Meiulonca 176, 179, Roy Hopkins 180, 184, Greg Forget 192, 175,249, Ken Boyd 239, 179, 195, Joe Men- done» 273, 208, Jean Unit 193, 195, 223, Chris Nicholson 219, 290, 179, Heather Anderson 196, 221, 204, Garry Saxby 208, Jackie Kindratiuk 220, Betty Richards 230, 188, 203, Tom Kindratiuk 216, Charlie Anderson Anderson 198, 200, Ted Ritchie 224, 175, 222, Kathryn Brown 203, Dorclla Chard 175,178. COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP SITING TASK FORCE Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management GROUPE DE LIAISON COMMUNAUTAIRE GROUPE DE TRAVAIL Choix d'un site de gestion des déchets faiblement radioactifs THE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE The Clarington Community Liaison Group (CLG) business meetings are held the first and third Monday of the month: Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Clarington CLG Resource Centre 37 King St., West - Village of Newcastle For further information, please contact Dana Kerr 987-7786 ©