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€bc Canatiian â>tatc$iwm WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 11,1996 SECTION TWO Hosts Bow from Midget Classic by Chris Rourke Staff Writer Even a broken down ice resurfacer couldn't dampen the spirits of the midget players at last weekend's Toro Midget Classic. The resurfacer broke down between the second and third period of the semi-final game between Ottawa and Whitby. Ottawa won the game and moved on to beat Milton 3-1 to win the championship. The Clarington Toros held their annual Midget Classic Tournament last weekend (December 6-8) at Darlington arena and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The host team couldn't manage a single win in three games, but head coach Pat Lange was content with his team'sjplay. "The players gave everything they had. I couldn't ask for anything more," said the coach. The Toros opened the tournament tournament on Friday against Nepean and lost a heart-breaker 5-4. The teams were tied 1-1 heading heading into the second, when Nepean scored three times to lead 4-1. The Toros refused to quit as they climbed back into the game. Owen Kennedy, with two, and Nick Defreitas scored in the third to tie it 4-4. Dan MacDonald had a first period goal. The game seemed headed for a tie, but Nepean scored the winner with 13 seconds to go to, stealing the 5-4 win. "Our inexperience showed in this game. We tied it up late and lost it with 13 seconds left," Lange said; "That loss, I think, deflated by Jennifer Herr • . , Staff Writer Help for arthritis sufferers may be as close as the Bowman ville Fitness Centre this The Arthritis Society is offering offering a 10-week aquatic program. And, according to Susan Glennon, the Society's office administrator, the non-clinical program may be a helpful addition addition to doctor-led regiments. Glennon says the program is "designed to increase muscle strength and improve co-ordination" co-ordination" and the gentle range of motion exercises may be beneficial beneficial not only to arthritis sufferers, but for people who have injuries requiring physical therapy. While us. in Clarington played Milton Continued on Page 6 The Clarington Toros hosted their annual Midget Classic Tournament on December 6-8 at both the Darlington Arena and the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. In total, 16 teams from across Ontario competed. competed. Unfortunately for the Toros -- despite this goal against Milton -- they failed to advance out of their division, division, losing all three games. Photo by Chris Rourke v; ; 'ft : \ ^ .. Eagles Fall Short in 6-4 Loss is no need to have swimming swimming experience to participate, your doctor's consent is required. "There's no swimming laps. You stay in one spot," explains Glennon, who adds, "A lot of therapists will assign (aquatic programs) along with other regi- "It's an endurance-enhancing routine. You work every joint in the body, one by one," says Glennon. The teachers are aquatic instructors who have received special training from the Arthritis Society to effectively lead the program. Sessions, which are to be held Monday and Thursday afternoons in Bowmanville, last from 30 to 40 minutes, and arc open to all ages. There are still spaces available in the program, which costs $35- 40. For more information, call the Arthritis Society at (905) 434- by Jennifer Herr Staff Writer Glennon says it's well worth the money. . "Everybody who joins a class loves it," she says. The Bowmanville Eagles are probably wishing they could forget the last half of the third period in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Peterborough Bees. The Eagles went into the second frame behind 2-0, but goals by Adam Armstrong and Steve Blais put Bowmanville back into contention by the midway point of the period. Trevor Hickey put Peterborough back into the lead with just over five minutes remaining. Bowmanville struck * early in the third, as assistant assistant captain Jay Cannings beat Peterborough goal- tender Mike Coons 40 seconds seconds into the period. Peterborough went out in front again on a goal from Mike Walton, but the Eagles responded quickly with a breakaway goal by Armstrong. That was as much as the Eagles could muster, as Peterborough went on to score two more goals in a rough second half of the period. Head coach Guy Jacob said the Eagles' loss was a Kirk Gaskell Eagles Goaltender matter of "mental mistakes" in the final frame. "It all boils down to defensive zone coverage. We made some mistakes, mistakes, and they capitalized on it," he said in a post-game interview. "Overall we played a strong game. But, when you make mental mistakes mistakes like that, nine times out of ten, they're going to hurt you. And they did." Two-goal scorer Armstrong agreed. "(Scoring goals) helps out the team, but if we don't win, it doesn't mean much," he said after the game. "We're just breaking down in our own end at times. The team's got to come out in the third period ready to play. "We broke down mentally, and we've just got to get over that," added the 18-year-old forward. The loss leaves Bowmanville with a slight two-point lead on Trenton for fourth place in the Provincial Jr. A Ruddock Division standings. General Manager Mike Laing is looking forward to seeing results from new addition Dave Worrall. The 5'11", 190-pound right winger joined the Eagles for Sunday's game after signing last week. He will play on a line with Cannings and Ron Baker. "That line's just got to get used to playing with each other. He didn't really get a chance to get loose tonight, but I think once that happens, this kid's going to get a lot of goals," said Laing. THE SCOOP -- The start of Sunday's game was delayed one hour after the ice resurfacer broke down early in the morning...A five-game Unbeaten streak (4-0-1) on home ice was snapped with the loss...The Eagles will be collecting non-perishable food items and children's toys at all December home games. Anyone who arrives with these items will receive a $2 discount on admission. Great Offer from Norcomi Your Choice of Phone Included Audiovox 405 or Motorola 650 '?„m ; v\ O.A.C. Some Terms and Conditions apply. Call for details. 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