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Page : The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 12, 1997 Section Two Top Teams Collide Two of the top teams in the Provincial Jr. A League will clash on Sunday night at the Recreation Complex when the Bowmanvillc Eagles meet the Col ling wood Blues. Game time for the showdown is 7:30 p.m. Sports No Championship Major Toro teams failed to win a championship championship at the Silver Stick Regional Qualifying Tournament that they hosted this past weekend. weekend. The only team to win a medal were the major novices. See story page 4. Clearing the Desk ü mm The quickest and easiest way to clear one's desk of information information is to include everything in a column. So, in no particular order, here goes: NEW HOCKEY LEAGUE -- The formation of the Great Lakes Junior Hockey League was announced through a press release last week claiming the league would be the "Future of Junior Hockey in North America." The league intends to begin play in the fall of 1998 with as many as 16 teams in four divisions. divisions. It will be unique in that a player will not lose his NCAA eligibility. It is the competitive competitive goal of the league that within the very near future they will rival the Canadian junior leagues. A list of teams who will comprise the league was not included in the announcement. GENS ON TRACK -- The defending Ontario Hockey League champions, the Oshawa Generals, appear to have shaken an early season slump that lasted lasted 16 games. They won three times over a span of four days last week, escaping the cellar of the Eastern Division. Away from the ice, the team has announced the resignation resignation of longtime goalie coach Ian Young. Commitments to his family and business were cited as reasons for the resignation. Young has been with the Generals for 18 years, and has written a book and produced produced a video on the art of goaltending. . The Generals will be playing an exhibition game against the under-18 USA National Team pn Wednesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. The American team is comprised of the best under-18 players who are currently not playing for any DHL team. DURHAM BOUNCED AT CANADIANS -- The Durham College men's and women's soccer teams failed to bring back a national title from the Canadian Championships that were held in Quebec this past weekend. The men's team finished the round robin at 1-1, defeating John Abott (Quebec) 1-0, then losing to Mount Royal (Alberta) 5-0. They then lost to Langara College of B.C. in the bronze medal game by a score of 2-0. Durham's John Lawrence, who graduated from Bowmanvillc High School, was selected to the tournament tournament all-star team. The women's team lost both round robin games, 1- 0 to Capilano (BC), and 2-1 to Dawson (Quebec). They managed to defeat Nova Scotia Agricultural College, 6-0, in the game to decide fifth place. Ryder Logistics Miss Finals The Major Peewee Toros, sponsored by Ryder Logistics, played three exciting exciting games in the Whitby. Tournament on Thanksgiving weekend and lost out going into the finals by only two goals. . The first game was won by Cambridge with a score of 2-1. Marc Bonin scored our lone goal with Justin Roussy assisting. Daniel Richtler was named MVP. The second game was against the Oshawa Bruins. The first period was scoreless thanks to Chris Wood with two amazing glove saves. Mike Kari scored in the second second period, assisted by Mike Hancock and Chris Merringer. Mike Hancock gave a direct pass to Mike Kari who fired it in for our second goal. Andrew Millson was on his game and saved us a couple of goals while we were shorthanded. A last ditch effort by Mike Kari after he was knocked to the ice earned him his hat-trick. His assist came from Justin Novice Selects Open Season Coaches Paul Jefferson and Gerry Pearson had the novice select Eagles pumped up for the start of a new season*. season*. The first game against the Uxbridge Selects was all Eagles with an 8-1 victory. Christopher Konarowski worked hard and it paid off on the scoreboard, with a hat- trick and two assists. Ollier Eagle goals scored: Brendon Grigg 1 goal and two assists, Scott Tamblyn, Ryan Thomas, Amber Ellis and Ryan Hornby. The Eagles netmindcr, Dan Jackson, did not have a busy night but slopped all but one goal. The Eagles second game against Oshawa Little NHL ooccoooccccccco Darlington Youth Soccer Club are seeking coaches for our CSL / CGSL REP Teams Boys 9-18 years Girls 11-18 years FOR INFORMATION CALL John Cook 623-2822 Jim Potter 623-6692 Deadline Dec, 7lh, 1997 Scott Barney Proving IA Kings Made Right Choice in Draft Naklicki, The game ended 3- 3 with Mike Kari named MVP. The final game was against East Gwillimbury. Justin Naklicki started the scoring, assisted by Garrett Dodds and Mike Kari. Second period scoring came from Chris Meringer, assisted by Naklicki and Kari. Next, Kevin Lepinc popped in a goal on a pass from Mike Hancock. A powerful shot from the blueline netted a goal for Justin Roussy, assisted assisted by Garrett Dodds. Dale Hubbs scored with assists from Bonin and Roussy. With four minutes left in the game, Chris Meringer scored assisted assisted by Peter Quon and Mike Kari to tie the score. Unfortunately, the Toros lost a player to the penalty box and the opposition scored to end it 7-6. Chris Wood was named MVP. Chris McDaniel, Jonathan Schmidt and Adam Wilks skated hard and provided valuable plays throughout the tournament. Blackhawks was an even match. The Blackhawks scored early in the game, but our Eagles came back with a 5-3 win. Brendon Grigg scored four goals and Gregory Konarowksi scored one. Keegan Lawson played a strong game with three assists. Scott Tamblyn, Nicolas Savoie and Nathan Bracken each picked up an assist. Other players on this year's Select team are as follows: follows: Jeremy Jefferson, Andrew Lambert, James Parks, Cory Pearson, Kyle Pearson, Christopher Banks and Taylor Williamson. by Chris Rourke Staff Writer Courticc's future NHL'er had a strong NHL training camp with the Los Angeles Kings. But since he's been back in the Ontario Hockey League, he's scored at a torrid pace. Scott Barney, of Courticc, was drafted in the second round, 29th overall, in the 1997 entry draft by the Kings. He made a good showing of himself at training camp before the Kings sent him back to the OHL's Peterborough Petes. "It was a great experience experience for me to play with stars like Luc Robitaille", Barney told The Statesman after a game the Petes played in Oshawa on Tuesday, November 4. "Hopefully, next year, I can go to training camp and do more". In 18 games this season, season, following the game in Oshawa, Barney has scored 16 goals and added seven assists. He is the Petes' leading scorer. "Coach Larry Robinson told me to keep working and continue to develop because I'm still young." In the game in Oshawa against the Generals, the Petes led 2-0, but ended up losing 6-2. Barney picked up one assist and was on the ice for the other Petes' goal. Barney feels he is ready to play in the NHL, but admits he needs to work on some things. "I have to work on my upper-body strength and my speed", Barney added. "Coach Larry Robinson told me to keep working and continue to develop because I'm still young". Barney, currently sits in third place in goals scored (16) and third place in power play goals with five. From October 16 to November 1, Barney scored in eight straight games. He scored 10 goals during the streak. Over Christmas, Clarington residents might be able to watch Barney suit up for Canada at the 1998 World Junior Championships. He has been invited to Canada's training camp. OHL LEADER - Scott Barney led his Peterborough Petes into Oshawa to face the Generals during an OHL league game at the Civic Auditorium recently. Barney, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round, 29th overall, this past June, is have a great season so far. After 18 games, he led the Petes with 16 goals and seven assists. Help us make sure no child wakes up Christmas morning to find Santa has passed them by. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and we 9 ll give you a 3 month subscription. We need your help this holiday season. Toys will be collected by the Salvation Army for distribution to local children. You can make sure Santa doesn't miss a single child in Clarington. Give to the Statesman Toy Drive and light up a child's life! 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