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w,.tr.-. Page 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, October 1, 1997 Section Two Destined for the Pros Newcastle resident Gord Carey, who was involved in the Oshawa Hawkcycs minor football system for a number of years, once coached a player by the name of O.J. Santiago. That same player, Santiago, is now the starting tight end for the Cincinnati Bcngals. Sports Stanley Cup Odds With the NHL regular season set to get underway underway tonight, the Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche have been pegged as the teams favoured to win the Stanley Cup at odds of 9-2. The Maple Leafs are 75-1. Only Boston and San Jose are worse at 100-1. Eagles Kingston 2 0 2 1 3 0 7 1 Goo! Scorers Eagles -- Adam Armstrong (3), Chris Steele (2), Shane Norton (pp), Ryan Latimer Kingston -- Ryan Seymour The Scoot Coupled with their home opener win against Ajax the week before, the Eagles have outscorcd their opposition 11-3 at the friendly confines of the Recreation Complex...Also' having a big night against Kingston was veteran Steve Blais, who collected collected three assists...Rob Goodwin and Mike Leonard of the Eagles were ejected for separate fights...Ryan Latimer left the game midway through the second period with an injury, and was spotted in street clothes during the second period intermission. He later decided he was fit to play, and dressed for the third period, scoring a goal...Friday night in Trenton, Shane Norton, Chris Steele, and Adam Armstrong scored in ai 5-3 loss. Trenton, who led 3-0 after the opening period, had 53 shots in the game. Jay Cannings had a pair of assists...The team has suspended forward Niall Maynard. He appeared in the opening two games of the season...In Cobourg on Monday night, Ryan Latimer, Kory Dumas, and Adam Armstrong scored in a 3-1 victory over the Cougars. After a scoreless opening period, the Eagles took a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes. Adam Armstrong's goal was his sixth in five games, as he leads, the team in points...Former Eagles coach, Mark Watson, is still the coach and general manager in Cobourg. Record Home-- 2-0-0 Away -- 1-2-0 Overall -- 3-2 Next-Week 65 Friday, October 3, at Collingwood; Sunday, October 5, Vs. Peterborough (6:45 p.m.). Eagles Get Their Moneys Worth from Ryan Penney Çourtiœ Goaltender flayed for Three Years in the Ontor/o Hockey league by Brad Kelly Staff Writer The top brass of the Bowmanville Eagles are undoubtedly putting a different different spin on that old saying saying "a penny saved is a penny earned." With the signing of goaltender Ryan Penney in the off-season, the hometown hometown Provincial Jr. A hockey club has changed that proverb to "a Penney saved is money well spent." The Eagles forked over more than the standard $500 release fee to obtain the outstanding puck-stopper, puck-stopper, and so far, their investment has paid dividends. dividends. The team has two wins in its first four outings. outings. "With Ryan in net, our team has so much confidence confidence in his ability that they play more aggressively. aggressively. He has been able to raise the level of the team's play," said Manager Mike Laing, as he loaded praise on his netminder. Penney comes to the Eagles with the highest of credentials, including three years in the Ontario Hockey League. He was drafted 50th overall in '94 by Niagara Falls, and played two seasons there before following the team when they moved to Erie. Facing his over-age season of eligibility, he made it known that he wasn't interested in returning for a final year. Instead, he opted to stay at his home in Courtice and enrol in the general arts and science science program at Durham College. "I didn't figure I was going anywhere (professionally). (professionally). I've got my education education package, so I- thought it would be a good idea to go to school and play in my hometown," said Penney following a solid performance in Sunday's 7-1 victory over Kingston. "Not many goalies take a leadership role...but the kids are looking up to me so I have to set an example." Because of his experience experience at a higher level of junior hockey, much more is expected of Penney than just stopping pucks. He is being looked upon to take a leadership role, both on the ice and in the dressing room with the younger players. The team is without without a captain, opting instead to employ four assistants. Penney is the team's unofficial captain, which is an unusual situation situation for a goaltender. "I have to take a leadership leadership role because of my experience," he agreed. "Not many goalies take a leadership roje .with a .hockey team, but the kids are looking up to me, so I have to set an example." ■ He is hoping some of the fun that was lost after three years in the OHL returns to his game. Not that he has any regrets about playing in the league the last three seasons. He talks fondly of the time spent with teammates, pulling together like a family, and making the sacrifices needed to be a topf erformer at that level. The 20-ycar-old cites his first victory, a 5-4 decision over Belleville, as the highlight of his career. The transition to the Eagles has been a smooth one, thanks to the help of teammates Jay Cannings, Adam Armstrong, and Charlie Bosworth, says Penney. "They have really helped me feel at home." As for his aspirations when this season is over, he isn't certain what direction direction he wants to take. Dayton, of the East Coast Hockey League, has shown interest. There's also the lure of playing in Europe or perhaps joining the coaching ranks. And Manager Laing can expect his phone to ring off the hook as the trade deadline approaches. There are a number of teams in the league who crave to have Penney help them make a long playoff run at a championship. championship. "I'll explore my options after the season is done," says the well-spoken. well-spoken. Penney. "This. is !i; a gregt. situation ..for jpe.; Whatever I do - in, the, future, I want to be near hockey." MONEY GOALIE - Courtice resident Ryan Penney will be providing the Bovymanville Eagles with stellar goaltcnding throughout the Provincial Jr. A hockey season. The 20-ycar-old spent the past three years playing in the Ontario Hockey League. He also attended the training camp of the New York Islanders. 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