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The Claringlon/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, February 28, 1998 Page 5 Clarington Tyke Selects Drop Game to Belleville Completing the second leg of a home and home scries, the Belleville Tykes travelled west, bent on avenging an earlier 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Clarington Tyke Select Eagles. The contest started well for the home side, as Brett Chapman scored an early goal off of a chance set up by some excellent forcchccking by lincmate, Justin Stadlcr. Belleville tied the game at 1-1, as they scored a pow- crplay marker midway through the second period. With the momentum clearly on their side, Belleville jumped out to their first lead of the game, with the go-ahead goal in the first minute of the third period. For the balance of the game, they slammed the door shut on the Eagles and skated away with a 2-1 victory. The Clarington Tykes finished off a successful January campaign with a trip into Uxbridge. Nicholas Diachenko opened the scoring late in the first period with assists going to Matthew Pcdcn and Brett Chapman. He continued to display a hot hand as he notched the game's second goal, helpers going to Brady Burns and Danny Arnott. Brady chipped in with one of his own, extending the Eagles lead to 3-0 before the close of the second period. Danny Arnott rounded out the scoring, as he put the finishing touches on a three point effort as he fired his first of the evening after taking a Brett Chapman pass. Goalie Zack Higgins nailed down his sixth league shutout with the 4-0 victory. He gained his first point of the year with an assist on the game's third goal. The Eagles opened up the month of February on the road against Richmond Hill. It was the Richmond Hill Tykes who jumped out to a 2-0 lead midway through the game as they cashed in on a pair of breakaway opportunities. opportunities. Clarington was frustrated time after time by the opposing nctminder as he robbed both Danny Arnott and Kyle Robertson with spectacular saves. Late in the second period, the Eagles finally got on the board as Justin Bowles scored on a wrap-around as defenceman Chad McPaul had fought off two attackers to keep the puck inside the bluclinc. The Eagles continued continued to press, and midway through the third, Brady Burns pounced on the rebound and tucked it into the net scoring scoring the equalizer. Richmond Hill stormed back to once again take the lead as they capitalized on a two-on-none break. It looked like this goal would stand up as the game winner untifNicholas Diachenko took a Matthew Peden breakaway pass with a minute left and snapped one home to salvage a 3-3 tie. The Eagles' next challenge would come at the hands of the Unionville Tykes. The Clarington Tykes jumped out to an early lead as sniper Nicholas Diachenko made no mistake as he was sent in all alone by a Brett Chapman pass. Unionville squared the affair midway' through the second frame as they were able to tuck one past Clarington goalie Zack Higgins. Goals would prove to come at a premium in this game, as both netminders CMHA Calendar January Winners The following are the Clarington Minor Hockey Association January calendar winners: Ann Keeler $300, Janet Lowe $40, Joe Ricciutti $100, Ruben Oatez $40, Phil Beaupre $40, Jeff Picked $40, Errol R, Keoghan $40, Susan L. Whitehead $40, Zak Snowden $100, Tim Prput ; $40JBarb.Smith $40, Diana Bowles $40,; William Bull $40," Donna'Mairs 1 $40, Mark r Lee $100, Bob" Buckton $40, Lynda Ball $40, Patti Nufrio $40, Art Grant $40, Bengina MacDonald $40, Sheri Wilson $ 100, Geogg Olckle $40, David Tomlinson $40, Leo & Rob Campbell $40, Greg Adams $40, James Teravainen $40, Stu King $100. Fifth Wheel Working Hard The Tim's Fifth Wheel boys have been working hard from the start of the season and their hard work is starting to pay off. During the last week and a half, they have had two hard practices and two strong games. They beat Skylight Donuts 6-2, with Josh Beech scoring three goals and two assists, Jake Doyle had one goal, Grant Peters got his first of the year, and Evan Woodley rounded out the scoring. The next Saturday the boys played Skylight again but this time Skylight beat the Tim's Fifth Wheel boys 5-3, even though Matt Alkot played very strong in net for Tim's Fifth Wheel. Also, Steven Sterling played a strong game in net for Skylight Donuts. Clarington Orioles O Baseball Club will be holding Pre-season Workouts for the 1998 Season New Players Welcomel CONTACTS: Mosquito (born 1987-88) Mike Dale-697-1891 Minor Pee Wee (born 1986) Guy Blacklock - 697-3255 Major Pee Wee (born 1985) Hank Evans - 623-7403 Minor Bantam (born 1984) Darrin McGrath - 434-8363 Major Bantam (born 1983) Steve Spencer - 987-7792 Midget (born 1983) Glen Burns - 725-5872 Juvenile (born 1979-80) Mike McCarthy - 623-6024, ^IHlHtSlSUaSlHlHUaSliainSUîlSlSlHlSlHlSElSlHlSElSUilHlHliaHElSUaHlHlSlHlSlHElSLH I ORONO AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1 ORONO SUMMER SPORTS a. AND | 98/99 HOCKEY REGISTRATION B I Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 24th At the Orono Arena from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If first time registering in Orono, please bring a copy of Birth Certificate and Health Card (Hockey cheques may he post dated,for September 1st) (Registrations after March 24th are subject to $20.00 hite Fee) a SPONSORS: • jj Contact Ray Hester 983-5584 or Art Reid 983-9495 I COACHES: Sign up registration! Divisions a n Convenor g BASEBALL g Art Reid T-ball - Midget g 983-9495 a GIRLS SOFTBALL a Neil Allin Novice-Midget a 983-5791 | SO.C.CËK g Gord Lowery 'fyke - Bantam g 983-5840 g HOCKEY. a Ray Busier *Mile- Juvenile g 983-5584 £>£ Ace (Her. 3lstA>8) $40.00 to $90.00 $60.00 $55.00 to $60.00 4-7 9- 18 5-16 4- 19 $150.00 to $240.00* I *Final Mile registration on August 1st. g (To register early, pick up forms at the Orono Arena) CAA Girls Reach Finals CAA's first game was against the much bigger and aggressive Niagara Rapids. What Clarington lacked in size they more than made up for in skill. Clarington was the first one on the scoreboard with a beautiful pass from Kate Fair to Sarah Little to put CAA up 1-0. Niagara came back with an unassisted goal. Sarah Ferguson stood strong in net for CAA not allowing any goals In the second and third period. With only 1:56 left in the third and Niagara being plagued frith many penalties, penalties, Little beautifully set up by Erin Haass, got the winning winning goal giving CAA a 2-1 victory. CAA's second game was against Guelph. With end- to-end play the first period ended with no score. In the second period, Guelph managed to get a goal past CAA's goalie, Sarah Ferguson. Excellent defense by Megan Forscy, Simone Frenetic, Laura Stacey, Natasha Petrovic, Melissa Winger and Kate Fair managed to keep Guelph scoreless for the remainder of the game. Final score 1-0 for Guelph. CAA's third game was against the host team Cambridge. ■ This time Clarington came out victorious. victorious. Sarah Little set up Melissa Winger who managed managed to get it past the Cambridge goalie. Sarah Ferguson proved awesome in standing her ground between the pipes keeping Cambridge scoreless, giving giving Clarington a 1-0 win. Thus advancing to the "A" final only to be defeated by Guelph. CAA, still on a high from the tournament, came back to play Harmon Cordova, coming out victorious victorious 8-2. Stephanie Wood assisted by Kristen Ryan and Linda Lazenby pul CAA bri the scoreboard.' Then, Linda Lazenby assisted by Kristen Ryan and Stephanie Wood, Megan Forsey assisted by Sarah Little and Kate Fair. Carrie Lebel got a hat trick, assists going to Lauren Crashley, Megan Forsey and Lisa Schultz. Ryan then picked up an unassisted goal. Clarington CAA Peewee team is now competing for a spot at the Provincials in Mississauga in April. Swim Club Hosts Meet On February 22, a tri meet was held between close rivals, the Clarington Swim Club (ROC), the Oshawa Aquatic Club and the Pickering Swim Club at the Clarington Fitness Centre pool. The meet saw the Clarington swimmers winning the boy's category category but being bested in the girl's and the overall by the Oshawa Aquatic Club. Scorers were: Girls-ROC 195, PICK 106, OSHAC 270; Boys - ROC 185, PICK 146, OSHAC 125; Overall - ROC 380, PICK 252, OSHAC 395. The ROC swimmers performed exceptionally well at this meet showing large improvements in their swimming times and techniques, and eagerly await the opportunity to face their rivals again, Wait 'til next year! ROC swimmers Jenny Ellis and Chris Frisina represented their team at the Canadian Junior National Championship in Calgary this past weekend, weekend, February 19 - 22, Unfortunately, both swimmers swimmers were challenging injury and illness as well as the competition and fell short of their goals this weekend. The Clarington Swim Club awaits the return of their "champions" "champions" and looks forward to a well deserved rest before the team resumes training next week in preparation for the second half of the season, Information on the club can be obtained by calling 697-3124. pi' V' 1 ; . , ' '• - • ; f'j) ■ • ' «i il-' W iXliK-V' - • « y, % 'p ' »• - À ... / 1 , ..y. yy TOP SKATERS -- Skaters from the Newcastle Figure Skating Club have been very busy recently competing in a number of area competitions, including the Port Hope Mini Pix, Woodville Invitational, Uxbridge Invitational, and the Oshawa Invitational. Representing the club at the meets were, front row, (1-r), Bethany Wood (2nd, 3rd), Alexandra Gurr (1st), Jocelyn Wood (2nd), Clarire Koppleman (2nd), Kaila Townley (4th, 4th). Back row, (1-r), Angie Hass (2nd), Amanda Miller (1st, 1 St pairs), Heather Rivers (4th, 2nd pairs), Larissa Coleman (4th, 2nd pairs), Robert Leroux (4th), Anna Koppleman (2nd, 3rd). Absent were: Ashley Weir (1st, 1st pairs), Alexis Van Hemmen (1st, 2nd), Jaime Brunt (6th), Jessica Goselin (7th), Stacey Knight (6th), Michele Willits (2nd, 6th), Katie Poole (6th). Newcastle Coffee Time Ready for Playoffs Coffee Time finished their season winning a spot in the "B" Division, So let the playoffs begin, v . Newcastle played host to Baltimore. Jesse Wood set up a nice pass to Tara Watchorn early in the first period to give Coffee Time their first goal. Then, Justin Gemini Competes In Kingston Gemini Gymnastics athletes athletes travelled to Kingston on February 21 -22 to compete at the annual Limestone Classic Invitational Gymnastics Meet. Once again Gemini showed some amazing gymnastics. gymnastics. Intermediate B Category Jackie Cramp, II, of Courtice, finished 3rd in the all around and went on to compete in 3 event finals, winning the gold medal on beam, and placed 4th on floor, and 6th on bars. Junior A Category Nicole MacDonald, 10, of Orono, finished 1st in the overall and went on to compete compete in 4 event finals, winning winning the gold medal on vault, beam and floor, and the silver medal on bars. Junior B Category Megan Patrick, 10, of Bowmanvillc, finished 2nd in the overall and went on to compete in 3 event finals, winning the gold medal on floor, the bronze medal on beam and placed 8th on bars, Renee Sparkes, 9, of Courtice, finished 8th in the overall and went on to compete compete in 3 event finals, winning winning the silver medal on floor, and placed 6th on vault, 7th on bars. CNC Toros Beat Ajax Well it took four games, but the Toros finally beat the Ajax Knights out 3-1. Ajax really made every game close, 'flic Toros took the first game 2-1, then lost the second game to Ajax, 4-3. Then the Toros won 5-3 and in the fourth game, the Toros won 5-4 to lake the series. The Toros arc finally starting to get healthy again. Malt Beech is back from his broken arm, Colin Baker from his broken thumb and Garrett Ncmisz is back from his broken collar bone, Trainer John Tamblyn must feel like the doctors on "13,R." We hope that the boys can come together for another run at (lie League Championship, starting with their next opponent, Peterborough. Turner, assisted by Allysha Chapman, managed to. put, i.the puck .past Baltimore's li 1 goalie giving'Ncwcastle a 2- '; 0 lead going into the second. Only five seconds into the third, an excellent play from defencemen Craig Procknow up to Dave Gray, who passed the puck onto the stick of Paul Ferguson, who picked the right hand corner of the Baltimore net. Brittany Sero stood strong between the pipes, but the much more aggressive Baltimore team managed to . get four goals in and came out victorious. Next game had Coffee Time travelling. Again, Coffee Time got on the scoreboard early in the first period with a goal by Paul FergUsdn J : _ r assisted •' : ' by ' Allysha Chapman and Ryan Smith. Great offensive play by Ryan McCann, Dave Gray, Ryan Smith, Tara Watchorn and Jesse Wood kept the second period scoreless. Then, Dave Gray passed out to Jesse Wood who put the puck between the legs of the Baltimore goalie. Baltimore, not to be denied, came back with two quick goals late in the third finishing the game with a 2- 2 tie. Newcastle again travelled travelled to Baltimore only to be defeated 4-1. Baltimore came out strong in the first to get two goals. Paul Ferguson, assisted by Allysha Chapman 'and' Ryan Smith, kept digging and got Coffee Time on the score- board. Great defensive play by Danielle Sero, Michael McLellan, Craig Procknow, Kyle McLeod and Justin Turner was no match for the Baltimore team who were used to the ice condition of the arena, Baltimore came back with two more goals, making the final score 4-1. Brittany Sero played a fantastic fantastic game in net and would like to thank Sarah Ferguson from the Clarington Girls' Peewee team for coming out to coach her during practice. You've waited almost long enough. Get yours - while they last! The New Beetle. This Spring. Drivers wanted!(vw)