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Harrison Fuels are League Champ: The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, April 15, 1997 Section Two Paso i Defeat Richmond Hill in Final Series Harrison Fuels arc the Major Pccwcc York Simcoc 'AA' Champions for the 97-98 season. .Harrison Fuels defeated Richmond Hill Stars 6-3 in the extra sudden-death game that was needed because the two teams ended the playoff scries dead even. Stuart King got Harrison Fuels off to an early lead on a goal assist ed hy Craig Barraball and Robbie Campbell. Then, Dcrrck McGrath scored from Eric Downing to make it 2-0. Robbie Campbell kept it going with Harrison Fuels third YORK-SIMCOE CHAMPS -- The Harrison Fuels Toros won the Major Pccwcc York Simcoc 'AA' league championship after defeating Richmond Hill, 6-3, in a sudden- death playoff game. The teams were tied in their bcsl-of-thrcc scries with a win, loss, and tie, forcing the extra game. Team members include, front row, (l-r), Scan Lefort, Mike Trilou, Dcrrck McGrath, Mark Lemieux, Stuart King. Middle row, (l-r), Joe Mallette, Kris Poison, Darin McGrath (trainer), Rick Lefort (co-coach), Andrew Davcy (co-coach), Doug King (manager), Trevor Baker, Craig Sykes. Back row, (l-r), Eric Downing, Matt Allen, Ryan Smith, Garrett McKnight, Robbie Campbell, Craig Barraball, Dave Brown, Adam Bowen. goal on a setup from Malt Allen and Scan Lefort. Trevor Baker closed out the first period with Harrison Fuels fourth goal on another setup by Scan Lefort. However, Richmond Hill were a determined team and it closed the gap to 4-3 early in the third period. That is when Harrison Fuels dug down a little deeper and strong forcchccking resulted in two insurance goals. Playing a strong game, Scan Lefort got Harrison Fuels fifth goal from Trevor Baker and Kris Poison. The final goal was scored by Craig Barraball on a pass from Adam Bowen. Goaltcndcr Craig Sykes played every game in the scries and deserves much of the credit. Following the York- Simcoe championship the Harrison Fuels started play in the Easter Thornhill Tournament and went undefeated. That is what champions do. Clarington Panthers Sweep Optimist Club The Clarington Pccwcc CRHL Panthers have ended their season by taking the championship in two straight from the Optimist Club. This was truly a team built around one another. While we had a couple of very good players, it was the entire team that won. The coach stressed from the start of the year that if they were to be the best, they must play like a team and concentrate on the fundamentals fundamentals of the game. Ending the regular season 13-3-4 and with two "A" championships, one "A" finalist and one "B" championship championship in tournaments. Game one of the finals was played in Orono, with both the Panthers and the Optimists missing their top point getters. Both teams came out hard skating from end-to-end and checking everyone in sight. It wasn't until the second period when the Panthers pul one by a very, strong Optimist goalie and that proved to be the winner as the Panthers went on to a 3-0 win. Game two was built to be "the game of games" as both teams knew that it was an all important game. From the drop of the puck both teams came out looking for the first goal. While the Panthers controlled the puck most of the time, the Optimists were playing harder harder then ever. However, at the end of the final buzzer the Panthers prevailed winning 4- 1. As head coach, I would like to thank the players for allowing me to be a part of a team that showed maturity above their years, always walking away from altercations altercations and never saying anything anything bad about their teammates. teammates. It truly was a pleasure. No season is possible without the help of parents. A special thanks to Crystal Walker, Gary Morton, Shawn Priske, Ken Hughes and Robert Clcavely for your countless hours of work, plus all those who helped out when needed. Letters to the Editor Hockey Fan Overwhelmed by Support After Getting Hit by Puck Dear Editor On April 3, I attended a Pccwcc hockey game between Tara 'and our own Newcastle team for the All-Ontario Championship. During the game, one of the Newcastle players shot the puck into the crowd during a clearing attempt. Unfortunately, I was hit in the mouth with the puck. Lucky me! I was surprised surprised to see the attention it brought me. Everyone seemed to want to help, from the person who got me down through the crowd, to the nurses who rushed to my side. It all happened so quickly. Someone ran for a first aid kit, another went for ice. Someone else brought me a towel. The support didn't stop there. My dad said several people dropped by after the game, and others phoned to check on my condition while I was still at the hospital where I received four stitches. When I got home, the first thing I asked was if we won the game. We did, 12-3. On Saturday, I received more calls from people asking how I was doing. My parents couldn't believe how supportive supportive the Newcastle community was. Later, Joey Castellano -- the player that shot the puck -- further surprised me with flowers and a stuffed toy. Thanks, Joey. At school on Monday, I was swamped by people asking me how I was. By Tuesday, I was pretty well back to my old self, when I received yet another gift from the team: an auto graphed stick with all the players' names on it. I can't believe the stir I caused, and I can't believe how fortunate I am to live in a place like Newcastle. I want to thank everyone involved. I appreciate the gifts, but I appreciate the support even more. Congratulations on winning the All- Ontario Championship, and thank you for showing a younger hockey player what sportsmanship is all about. Yours truly, Melissa Jones. P.S. I think I'll watch a little closer next time. Thanks to CRHL Open Letter to Executive and Committees of the CRHL I would like to take this opportunity opportunity to thank each of you for the countless countless hours that you have put in to make another hockey season happen. Too often we hear what is wrong and how things are messed up. As a coach in the CRHL, I am thankful that we have individuals who will "volunteer" "volunteer" for a job that takes countless hours away from their families and often brings more criticism than thanks. While you will not be able to please all of the people all of the time, I applaud you for your efforts and wish you continued success. John Burrows Head Coach Clarington Panther Peewees by Telma R. Grant r.p.t. Rotator Cuff Tendonitis QUESTION: "Telma, when you treated my tummy, my back felt much better. Can you explain. " The iliopsoas, psoas, for short, is a back and hip muscle. muscle. This is a common contributor contributor to low back pain. In her'book, Myofascial Pain and Dvsfunclion Dr. Janet Travell, MD, calls it the "hidden "hidden prankster". Trigger points in the psoas and another back muscle, the quadratus lumborum "are frequently responsible for a failed low back post surgical syndrome". A trigger, or tender point is a knot or point of tension in a muscle. The trigger point for the psoas muscle is in the front of the pelvis, specifically, specifically, the lower abdominal quadrant. quadrant. When this trigger is present, the pain is felt in the low back, What happens is the knot in the psoas, because it is a hip flexor, it lilts the pelvis pelvis forward. This forward pelvic pelvic till is most obvious when viewed from the side. The patient reports that they have pain when they try to straighten up. They say that sitting causes them the most pain. But when questioned further, the worst movement is getting up from sitting. The hamstrings and back muscles muscles spasm to counteract the forward pelvic till. When the psoas trigger point is present, the hamstrings and back muscles will not release until the psoas is treated. But because the trigger point is in the front, the psoas trigger is often missed. Your physiotherapist is trained to evaluate your back. The psoas trigger point is identified by palpation. It is extremely tender to the touch. I would say as many as eighty percent of my low back patients have psoas trigger as a major component of their low back pain. Treatment involves: Inactivating the psoas trigger point. In our clinic, we use the Eleclro-Acuscope Pain and Stress Management Systems. Correcting the forward pelvic tilt through back and hip extension stretches. Strengthening the lower abdominals lo counteract the pull of the psoas. The trigger is in the front but the pain is in the back. In order lo relieve the low back pain, treatment must be directed to the front. Grant Physiotherapy is located at: 214 King St. E., Bowmanville (905) 623-2783 PUTTING PEOPLE IN MOTION 3 A Title for Horner's The Horner Chassis & Automotive Midget hockey team enjoyed a highly successful season season in CRHL play. With an 11-7-2 record heading heading into the playoffs, they managed to compile an 8-2 record to win the 'A' Championship. Against a very stubborn Graham's IGA squad in a best-of-three series, both games ended 3-1 in Horner's favour. Many thanks to the sponsor, coaches, parents, players and CRHL executive for an entertaining season. Team members include, front row, (l-r), Jason McCrindle, Ryan Kent, Chris Kay, Ryan Hurget, Ryan McKnight. Back row, (l-r), Bruce McCarthy, Jamie McCarthy, Jamie Sawyer, Steve Dao, David Corcoran, Ian Cuthbertson, Mike McCarthy. Absent were Mark McCarthy, Mike McCrory, Joek Tymchuk, Jeff Croke. " Provincial Qualifier for Gymnasts On April 4-5 Gemini Gymnastics competed at the 3rd Provincial Qualifier, hosted by the Scarborough Olympians Gymnastics Club, in Scarborough. Once again Gemini Gymnastics will be sending a record number number of athletes to the Provincial Championships. Novice 3 Nicole MacDonald, of Orono finished 1st overall, overall, winning the gold medals on vault, bars, beam and floor. Pre Junior 2 Jackie Cramp, of Courtice, finished 1st overall, winning the gold medal on beam, the bronze medal on vault and placed 4th on floor and 5th on bars. Novice 2 Meghan Patrick, of Bowmanville, finished 7th overall, placing 5th on vault, 6th on bars and floor and 7th on beam. 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