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I CCM Tack 352 Now only CCM Replica Jerseys Starter Replica Jerseys Starter Winter Jackets by Brad Kelly As the Bowmanville Eagles recorded their first playoff victory in franchise history at the Provincial Jr. A level on Sunday night, things are not quite so rosy for one of their biggest rivals from the Jr. C days who reside just north on Hwy. 57. The Port Perry MoJacks, who ran 1-2 with the Eagles in the standings in the late-eighties and early- nineties, failed to qualify for the Central Ontario Jr. C playoffs for the first time since the 1980-81 campaign, reports the Port Perry Star. The MoJacks had battled for second place throughout throughout most of the regular season, but lost their last eight games in a row to finish in fifth place in the six-team league. The Uxbridge Bruins finished first overall, followed followed by Lakefield, Georgina and Little Britain. Bobcaygeon, as usual, finished last. Funny how some things never change. The circumstances surrounding Port Perry's nosedive nosedive in the final eight games are interesting, particularly particularly their last two losses. In a game against Little Britain, a wild brawl erupted, and as a result, both Port.Perry goaltenders received suspensions for the final two regular regular season games. The starting goalie in the game was suspended for leaving his crease to take part in a fight, while the backup goalie got nailed for leaving the bench to come to the aid of his counterpart. The MoJacks were forced to summon a pair of goal- tenders from the midget team for the last two crucial games of the year, and they lost both by scores of 8-6 and 12-9. Six of their final eight losses to close out the season were by three goals or less. FORMER EAGLE IN CONTROVERSIAL GAME -- A disturbing story appearing in the Toronto Sun tin February 20, contends charges could be laid following following an ugly brawl at a game between the Dartmouth Oland Exports and the Antigonish Bulldogs. Former Bowmanville Eagle, Ben Metzger, was playing for the Dartmouth team, of the Maritime Junior A League. A total of 62 games worth of suspensions were handed handed out for the bench-clearing brawl in January. The story contends that an unconscious Antigonish player who lay convulsing on the ice was repeatedly punched. The incident was captured on videotape. Police investigators were meeting with Crown prosecutors prosecutors to discuss the incident. Last seascm, Metzger, a defenceman with the Bowmanville Eagles, appeared in 32 games, collecting 11 points and 56 penalty minutes. OTHER STUFF -- Belated congratulations to Sean Kelly, of Courtice, who finished fifth overall in the junior men's category of the Canadian Figure Skating Championships that were held in Vancouver earlier this month...The Newcastle Esso-Harvey's Atoms open their OMHA quarter-final series on Friday night in Creemore. Game two of the series will be played in Newcastle on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. Game three will be decided by a coin toss. If Newcastle wins the toss, they will host game three on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m...The Clarington Green Gaels Jr. B lacrosse team has announced that Dieter Kimer will be the manager of the team for the 1997 season. "Look for this year's team to be more disciplined and playing a faster-paced style of lacrosse," promises Kimer. *1 owmanville Sports Sho 56 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-0322 ■-------- Jr. C MoJacks Miss Playoffs for First Time in 15 Years Other great instore Specials Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 26, 1997 Page 3 From page 2 Sean Pudlis added an assist. The Toros drew first blood in the best-of-five affair and took a one game to .none lead in the series. The second game of the series moved to Whitby on Wednesday, February 5, and the home team scored first to take what would be their only'lead of the game. The Toros replied with a goal of their own just over a minute later to tie the score, and added another before the end of the first period. Whitby evened the tally at 2- 2 midway through the second second stanza, but the Kinsmen found the mark with 1:30 remaining in the period to take a 3-2 lead. The Toros added another early in the third, and with the Whitby cage vacated, Jay Henderson potted the final goal with a rink long shot that found the empty net. The Whitby team had very few chances in the final period as the Toros limited limited them to a handful of shots. Final score Toros 5, Whitby 2. The marksmen for the Kinsmen squad were Jay Henderson (lg, la), Nick Smith, Chris Laton, Sean Pudlis and Dan Turcotte with a goal each, Mike Cyr, Derek Broley, Jason Greenham and Ian Gleeson each adding a helper. The Toros took a two games to none lead in the series. The third game of the playoff round returned to Toro country on Saturday, February 8, at the Darlington arena, where the Toros hoped to close out the opening round of the playoffs. playoffs. The Toros wasted no time in building their lead as they scored four times in the opening period while shutting shutting out the Whitby team. In the second stanza the Whitby squad outshot the Clarington team but the solid goaltending of Rob Weir held the opposition to two goals. The Toros added one of their own and the period ended with the score 5-2 in favour of the home team. The third period action seemed to be slower than the previous two but both teams kept scoring as Whitby outscored the Kinsmen 3-2, but it wasn't enough as the strong play of the Toros in the early going paid off in a 7-5 final score. Doing the damage for the Toros were Chris Laton (3g), Daryl Stockman (3a), Ian Gleeson (2a), Nick Smith (2a), Brandon Baker, Sean Pudlis, Mike Cyr and Jon Black with a goal each. "CLARINGTON ORIOLES BASEBALL ASSOCIATION WINTER WORKOUTS (TRYOUTS) MAJOR PEEWEE PITCHERS Players born 1984 Start: Friday, February 28th, 1997 and every Friday until April 1997. Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Place: COURTICE SECONDARY SCHOOL Nash Road and Courtice Road Contact for Information: Terry Hubbs - Team Manager at (905) 697-2290 Rotary Club Major Tykes Advance to'A' Pool Finals Rotary Club Major Tyke Bryce Clemens (2a), David squad spent Saturday at the . Daigle (2a). Scott Junkin profoot profoot of Rice Lake in the scenic vided solid netminding produc- town of Bewdley. ing his second shutout. Opening against Newcastle The torrid pace Rotary set Team #1, the lads were about must have run their tanks dry as as subtle as a tidal wave, quick- they had little left to give in the ly washing Newcastle's "A" pool championship bow- promising hopes down the ing out to Newcastle Team #3 drain in a 7-0 romp. Rotary's in relatively easy fashion. Kyle star, Michael Berney, led the Pearson and Michael Berney way once again with a four provided the only offence point performance (including a Rotary could muster scoring a hat trick). Sniper David Miller goal each. Congratulations to followed suit pulling the trig- Rotary Club "A" pool finalists, ger on a hat trick of his own. Kyle Carruthers jumped into the act scoring the first goal of y his promising young career, while assisting on another two. Playmaker Andrew Bilenduke bagged four assists followed by Cory Pearson (1), Kyle Pearson (1), and Matthew Hill (1). Rotary showed all the grace of an uninvited house guest in game two spanking host Bewdley 12-0. Once again Michael Berney opened the flood gates with an early goal, later addirig another plus an assist. David Miller was on fire tallying an incredible three goals and two assists. Rounding out the scoring were Kyle Pearson (2g, la), Kyle Carruthers (lg, 2a), Scott Swaga (lg, la), Cory Pearson (lg, la), Matthew Hill (la), Harrison Fuels Gets Beat by Peterborough After an up and down regular regular season, the Harrison Fuels Major Peewees entered the playoffs looking like a team of destiny. Not having much success success during the regular season against Belleville, the boys proceeded to eliminate Belleville in three . straight games, finishing with a 5-2 thrashing in game three, in Belleville. Moving to the second round, the boys knew they had their work cut out for them, facing a physical Peterborough squad. Although the first two games of the series were close (4-2, 4-3), Peterborough outlasted us in both games. In game three the boys finally turned the tables, making a gutsy comeback from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3. Darren Lang potted the winner with' just under a minute to play. Other highlights included the play of the defensive unit, including: Steele, Hostik, Czechowski and King and the goaltending of Nate Stout. MOSQUITOS Players born 1986-87 Start: Monday, February 24th, 1997 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Place: DR. 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