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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, January 14, 1998 Gens Extend Streak The Oshaxva Generals extended their unbeaten streak to 12 games on Sunday afternoon afternoon with a 4-3 win over the Guelph Storm. They will look to add to that streak on home ice Friday night, at 7:30 p.m„ against St. Michaels. International Addition The Bowmanvillc Eagles have dipped into the foreign market again to fill out their roster. After signing a Russian goaltcndcr earlier this season, the team has recently added a forward from Germany. -See page 7 Athlete Gets $10,000 Financial Boost for '98 z OHL Career Coming to an End Throughout his athletic career, Rob Snock has been the benefactor of a number of improvements to the prosthesis lie wears to compensate compensate for having his left leg amputated from the knee down at the age of one. The advancements in technology technology in the past eight years have helped him represent Canada at two Paralympic Games in the 100m, 200m, and long jump events. And in the year 2000, if all goes according to plan, he will once again rep- resenfour country at the highest highest level of competition available available for amputee athletes. The reality of amateur sports, though, is that regardless regardless of the equipment available to an athlete, it's the constant need for funding that occupies much of their time away from training. Without strong financial sponsorship, many athletes fail to realize their full potential. That's why it was encouraging to receive a package from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company this past week, announcing that they will continue their financial financial commitment to one of Bowmanvillc's top athletes. The contribution of $10,000 will help fund Snoek's training through 1998. "Thanks to MetLife's generous contribution, I can spend the time I need to train, without having to worry about my finances," said Snock in a press release. "Too many athletes must struggle to earn money or chase sponsorship dollars for living expenses. Unfortunately, they don't have enough time to train to their full potential." The MetLife Amateur Athlete Assistance program was established in 1994 with a commitment of over $1 million spread over five years to support Canadian amateur athletes with Olympic and Paralympic potential. potential. "An athlete like Rob -- because he is such a strong performer, and because he trains so here -- deserves to compete among the world's best. He is a role model for young Canadians," said Michel Barsalou, MetLife's Managing Director of Marketing and Public Affairs. In addition to the notoriety on the track, Snoek also spends much of his time giving motivational presentations presentations to groups and schools. OTHER STUFF -- Former Bowmanvillc Eagle, Darryl McArthur, who played with the team when they advanced to the All-Ontario Jr. C finals in 1994-95, is having a great season with the Guelph Storm of the OHL. He is the ironman on the team, having played in all 42 games this season. He is the only player on the foster to have appeared in every game. Tire, defence- man has one goal and 16 assists, and 74 penalty minutes. minutes. His only goal this season was a game-winner. He picked up an assist in Sunday's game against the Oshawa Generals...The T-Mac Insulation Oldlimers are hosting a mixed three-pitch tournament Saturday, January 24, at Memorial Park in Bowmanvillc. There is room for eight parks and recreational teams. If interested, interested, please call Phil Solomon at 623-6147. Lange's Foto Source Settles for 4-4 Tie The Lange Foto Source Toros ended the 1997 year with a 4-4 tic against the Markham Waxers. Scoring for the Toros were Andrew Oliver from Jason Emond; Andy Chamberlain assisted by Zachary Vine; and a solo effort by Justin Ross. Zachary Vine added another helper when he set up Jessie Bradburn for the tying goal to end a game that was filled with end-to-end action. ; The new year started off with great expectations for the team who were sitting in third place, only to find the Jrapdoor under them sitting wide open. The Toros returned to league play and were soundly defeated by (he Knights of Ajax by a 3- 0 score. The first place Innisfil Winterhawks travelled to town to prove to the Toros they deserve the top rung on the ladder as they skunked [he Toros 6-0. The Toros have two games remaining before playoffs to find the back of the net. The team participated in their third tournament of the year over the holidays and were defeated in two straight games. The Toros lost a heartbreaker in an exciting overtime thriller with the Whitby Wildcats 3- 2. The nail biter saw each team try for the winning goal on penalty shots in overtime and in each case the goalies came out the winners. Whitby scored in a one-on-one with 27 seconds remaining before the overtime overtime would be decided with a shoot-out. Scoring for the Toros were Michael Daly, unassisted, and Drew Sharp with a tip in from Jason Morrison's shot from the point. The second game found the Toros playing the host Lindsay team and fell to a 2-0 loss sending the Toros home early. 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There is the rest of the regular regular season to get through, the playoffs to consider, and, who knows, perhaps another trip to the Memorial Cup. But, because he is in his final year of eligibility as one of the club's overage players, it is also time for reflection. These past four years have been something for the Bowmanvillc resident to remember as his junior hockey hockey career winds down. Time Flies "It feels like I just got drafted," lie said while standing standing outside the Guelph dress- V ing room following a 4-3 defeat by the Oshawa Generals Sunday afternoon at the Civic Auditorium. He was a 10th-round pick ( 154th overall) by Guelph in the 1994 draft. "You lose track of time because it goes by so fast. It's been a great four years." Indeed it has. If a team's success is based on how it perfonns in the playoffs, then Guelph has established itself . as one of the premier teams in Canada the past four seasons. seasons. And Jackman has been a contributing factor in each one of them. Over the past three years, Guelph advanced to the league finals ('95), earned a berth in the Memorial Cup ('96), and were eliminated in the league semi-finals ('97). They are poised to make their mark in '98 too. "I'm not complaining. I'd rather play on a winning team than a losing team," he says of the success he has enjoyed. Top Draft Picks Much of the credit, he adds, goes to the strong drafting drafting that the organization has done. Each year, Guelph is able to find young players who make an immediate impact in the league. This year is no exception. The rookies, combined with four veterans who were named to the league's all-star team, have Guelph battling for first place in the OHL's Central Division with Barrie. After a rough start to the season following the death of his grandmother, and a couple couple of concussions, Jackman is currently enjoying a 13 consecutive game point scoring scoring streak. He has collected 18 points during during the streak (six goals, 12 assists), and extended it with an assist on Guelph's first goal in Oshawa. On the season lie has 14 goals and 18 assists in 36 games. Included in those totals are four power play goals and two shorthanded shorthanded tallies. But it's not his offence that coach George Burnclf wants Jackman to focus on. As an overager, it's the work ethic and leadership roles that are most important to convey to the younger players. "He (coach Burnett) doesn't doesn't care if I score a hundred goals or get a hundred points this season. He just wants me to go out and work hard every night." 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