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! Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Wednesday, September 25, 1996 3 Firepower Leads Eagles to 8-5 Victory by Chris Rourke The Bowmanville Eagles have brought in many highly- touted players to help the team succeed and they have paid immediate immediate dividends. The Eagles have started the season 2-1 after the busy three- games-in-three-nights weekend. weekend. Bowmanville hosted the Ajax Axemen in their 1996-97 The Bowmanville Eagles held a special puck drop ceremony prior to the start of their home opener on Sunday. The team honored Jim Shaw, of Newcastle, who won a gold in the shot put and discus, and à bronze in the javelin at the Paralympics in Atlanta. Atlanta. Jim was presented with a number of gifts from local dignitaries. Taking part in the ceremony, from left, were; Durham East MPP John O'Toole, Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre, Eagles GM Mike Laing, and Ron Hooper, of Hooper's Jewellers. Shaw is dropping the puck between Eagles captain Scott Imrie (right), and Ajax captain Chris Smith. home opener on Sunday night, September 22. The Eagles won 8-5. Ajax opened the scoring six minutes into the first period, but Adam Armstrong (short- handed) and Ron Baker (pow- erplay) put the Eagles up 2-1. Ajax tied the game at 2-2 on a four-minute powerplay later in the period. Baker scored his second of 'the game with 16 seconds left in the period period to give Bowmanville a 3-2 first period lead. Ryan Latimer scored short- handed, three minutes into the second to extend the Eagles' lead to 4-2. Ajax cut the lead to 4-3 midway through the second. Nolan Robertson (from Nelson, Nelson, B.C., Jr. A. Leafs) scored on the powerplay with five seconds seconds left in the period to give the Eagles a 5-3 lead. The Eagles came out and attacked attacked Ajax as Ian Frantz scored 27 seconds into the third to extend the lead to 6-3. Bowmanville resident and crowd favorite, Ryan Jackman scored his first goal of the year to give Bowmanville a 7-3 lead; Ajax scored two goals in the span of five minutes to make it 7-5. Baker scored into an empty net with 40 seconds left for his third of the game (sixth of the season) to make the final 8-5. Eagles head coach Guy Jacob Jacob was happy with the team's play on Sunday against Ajax. "They showed a lot of composure composure throughout the lineup. We took a lot of penalties but we were fortunate to score two shorthanded goals," Jacob told The Statesman in a post-game interview. "Our special teams were key tonight. They came up big." Bowmanville scored 20 goals in the firs! three games of the regular season Jacob said he is pleased with the powerplay thus far in the season, but said one area can be improved.- "We moved the puck well, but we don't crash the net," he stated. "Blais, Baker Frantz and Adam Armstrong can all fill the role of crashing the net." The Eagles also played last Saturday, September 21, and Friday, September 20. On Saturday, the Eagles lost to the Burlington Cougars 8-5 after leading 3-1 after the first. Steve Blais, Matt Armstrong, Dustin Kersey, Niai Maynard, Pitch League concluded their Baker, with three goals, Kimmel with two, Seth Gray and Frantz with one apiece scored for Bowmanville. Baker was named first star (three goals, two assists) and Kimmel was named third star (two goals one assist). Coach Jacob was proud of the way the team came back Friday against Lindsay, but was disappointed about the team's play Saturday against Burlington at St. Michael's Arena in the College Weekend Tournament. "They never gave up being down 5-0. Niai Maynard's centre centre ice hit (in the second period) period) changed the momentum in our favor," he said.. "I was dis-' appointed on Saturday, winning winning 3-1 and letting Burlington off so easily. We were a far superior superior team then them". Eagles Inside: Dave Watt and Sean Cassidy were sold to Cobourg for cash and future considerations... GM Mike Laing Laing released Ben Metzger, to Beauport of the QMJHL. Sand & Gravel Wins Slo Pitch The Clarington Men's Slo and Robertson scored for the Eagles.' Mike Kimmel chipped in with three assists. Bowmanville opened the season in Lindsay last Friday. They beat the Muskies 7-5 after after falling behind 5-0. The following is the rosters for the Bowmanville Thursday Night Town League. McFarland Sand - Larry Cormack - G, Todd Hooey, Mike Çorcini, Rob Real, Paul Birch, Greg McMurter, Terry Mullen, Darrell Engley, Troy Foster, Kevin Wilton, Phil Green, Dave Fairey - exec., Dean Baumhauer, Shawn Ta- rawaskawicz, Greg Smith, Brindle, Scott Airey. Clarke Air Duct - Scott' Webster - G, Jeff Dawson - exec., Mike Gallant, Mike Downey, Glen Jenkins, Matt Dykstra, John Robinson, Mike Dentremont, Jeromey Oliver, Ron Pye, John Duczmalowski, Mark Ernarer, Kelly Armstrong, Armstrong, Mark Whitaker, Arron Ulrich, Craig Shaw, Russ Aitchison. Hockin Real Estate - Brian Gaitins - G, Shane Armstrong, Trevor McGuigge, Joe Sobolo- - G, Brian Heard, Darcy Huber, Kelly Balson - exec., Kevin Keams, Dan Annis, Sandy Brown, A1 Lindsay, Mark Pierce, Brian Noble, Craig For- sey, Joel Gangemi, Neil Taylor, Taylor, John Hogarth, Dave iiî Eilliil §®JM Alliai Qm&â Meifig Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m, at the Old Fireball Courtroom #2, Bowmanville Goadhes are BmÊaâed Mum ©j.p. ski, Chris Tozer, Doug Coul- McCollough, Todd Henderson terman, Bill Hogarth, James Bilden Home - Drew Gervais, Mike Heeny, Jeromey Campbell - G, Randy Ellis Laird, Kevin Newell, Brad Cle- Paul Strong, Todd Backus' season over the weekend with a pair of championships games. In the 'A' final, Bowmanville Bowmanville Sand & Gravel posted a 13-9 victory over Lee J. Motors. Motors. In the 'B' championship, it was the Weekenders defeating defeating Hooper's Trophy Centre. Ten teams took part in the Game 3 - 10:00 p.m. - weekend tournament with Hunt's Photo vs. Bilden Home games played at the Recrea- Improyements. tion Complex diamonds. ★★★★★*★★★★★★*★*★*★* * Bowmanviiie Novice Seikt Tryouts* mens, Jeff Flintoff, Brian Korb .- exec., Dan Brown, Pete Dory. Hooper's Trophy - Gary Turpin - G, Geo Pithie, Rene Gervais, Grant Hallett, Craig Hilton, Wayne Petrie, Chris Eweles, Pett Gadd, Chad Dori- oz, Mark Bertrand, Chad Armstrong, Armstrong, Gord Rogers, Kevin Noble, Grant Brock - exec., Zenon Nelson, Matt Oliver. . Hunt's Photo - Alex Betz - Shane Cobb, Brad Whitley, Jim Pithie, John Hill, Chris Wind, Andrew Davey - exec., Earl Strong, Greg Vey, Neil Jones, Dave Real, Andrew Day, Larry Mitchel. Thursday, September 26 - Game 1-7:00 p.m. - McFarland McFarland Sand vs. .Clark Air Duct. Game 2 - 8:30 p.m. - Hock- in Real Estate vs. Hooper's Trophy Centre. Newcastle Seniors Bowling Scores Eleanor Perrin 182, Jean Holmes 164, Russell Powell 229, Merril Henry 161, 168, Marg Wade 190, 181, Vance Cooper 173,166, Art Compton 152, Maureen Powell 178,163, Bill Wade 188, Ruby Brunt 152, Alec Martin 173, 191, Grace McGill 154. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ C.H.R.L. Novice Eagles Select Programs has tryouts set to begin Sept. 27th. Due to unavailability of ice time in our community these tryouts will take place at the Cobourg Arena Pad #1 at the following times and costs. Friday Sept. 27 7 p.m.-8 p.m. $5.00 Saturday Sept. 28 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. $7.50 Sunday Sept. 29 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. $5.00 Anyone interested can call 697-1891 for more information or just come to the arena. All players are welcome! 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