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For the past five seasons, Clarington has been a part of the Central Ontario zone, which has entered teams in the Eastern Ontario Triple A league. The zone, which adopted the nickname Wolves, had most of the teams based in Lindsay. Clarington was the biggest centre within the zone. And, based on registration, registration, competitiveness, and population, it was only a matter of time before the Toros made the jump up from their 'AÀ' designation. designation. After Clarington's application to the zone committee was turned down, an appeal was launched. "(Central) didn't want to sec us go," said Larsh. "They would have liked to sec us slay. But I think they recognized that eventually we would go Triple A. They were just trying to hang on as long as they could." A hearing at the OMHA level was granted, and following following the presentation, Clarington's application to be designated a Triple A centre was granted. The appeal process was the last hurdle, and surprisingly, a relatively easy one to clear. "We've answered the questions so many times in the past," said Larsh of the presentation. "It was just a matter of repeating the answers." Though the official status status doesn't come into effect until the '99 season, there is a chance that some of the age groups could compete as Triple A teams next year. Most notably is the novice age group. But, a lot depends on the number of teams entered, and if a balanced balanced season can be maintained maintained when the schedule meetings take place in August. Only 15 players from Clarington were members of Central Ontario Wolves teams this season. But that number is deceiving, considering considering that many families balk at the idea of having to travel to Lindsay for a home game. As Larsh secs it, many of the AA teams now competing for the Toros will find the transition transition to a higher level of hockey a relatively easy one. "It's our ambition to offer Triple A, AA, A, select, and house league hockey in Clarington," said Larsh. "There won't be any level a boy or girl living Tn Clarington can't find to play." : DUNN'S in the Oshawa Centre Hospital Team Wins Title As the smallest Hospital entered in the Toronto St. Michael's Hospital Hockey Challenge, the Bowmanvillc team bad their work cut out for them. The Bowmanvillc team, consisting of hospital staff and local doctors, began with a 5-2 victory over the host St. Michael Stents, on Friday night. Scott Tyo, Tournament MVP, led the team with three goals. Dr. Paul Hoy and Andy Hendriks chipped in with singles. singles. Saturday morning the competition was East York Generals. This fast paced game resulted in a 6-5 win for MHB. Brian Harrison led the team with two goals. Singles were added by Mel Green, Kevin Smith, Dr's Tony Stone and Ed Osborne. Saturday afternoon was a game of undefeated teams and the opponent was the Scarborough General Mighty Doc's. 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The first shootout shootout ended in a tie as well and the Mighty Doc's won the game on the first sudden death shootout. The Championship game was played on Sunday morning morning and the team was looking for revenge on the undefeated Mighty Doc's. A quick goal by Dr. Ed Osborne seemed to put the Mighty Doe's back on their heels. A hat trick by Brian Harrison, singles by Andy Hendriks and Scott Tyo capped a Championship 6-0 romp over the Mighty Doc's, in this game, a great defensive defensive effort by the team and especially the defensive core of Dave Bilendukc, Dr's. Doug Lcppert, Ed Osborne and Karl Vermeulen, ensured a shutout for Larry McCormick. Dr. Dave Shrives was presented with the championship trophy. The team would like to thank Dave for all his efforts as CoacIVplayer and manager of the team and all our fans for their support. msiïm-. 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