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4 ! PAGE 18THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, NOVEMBER 21,2001 ANDREW IWANOWSK1/Statesman photo On top of their game DURHAM - Mark Stewart of Oshawa and Justin DeSousa (right) of Courtice are national national soccer champions. Playing for the Scarborough Azzurri Lions, the two Durham Region products helped defeat Quebec 1-0 in the final of the Under-]8 JVC Cup at the National Club Championships in Prince Edward Island. The impressive club allowed only one goal in five games, earning a berth in the championship game with wins of 3- 0 over Newfoundland, 1-0 over Prince Edward Island, 2-0 over Alberta and 2-1 over Saskatchewan. DeSousa, one of two goalies on the team, played in the second half of each game and didn't allow a goal. Stewart, the son offormer Durham Flames' coach Danny Stewart, played sweeper and scored a crucial goal against PEI to help the team advance to the final. One of best Generals ever has sentimental reasons for team to stay in Oshawa t/ L Bobby Orr also recognizes need for newer facility for OHL hockey club BY BRIAN McNAIR Staff Writer As attached as he is to the rink he helped christen with his legendary legendary skates, Bobby Orr recognizes recognizes the need for a change in venue for the current edition of the Oshawa Generals. Commenting on the situation in Oshawa, where he starred for the Generals when the Civic Auditorium Auditorium opened 37 years ago, Orr says "I love the old arena" that he still periodically visits, but agrees today's Ontario Hockey League calls for a more modern facility. "It was built my second year in Oshawa (the Generals played in Bowmanville for Orr's first season in 1962-63) and I have some great memories there," says Orr, the best player ever to don a Generals' jersey, jersey, if not a hockey jersey period. "It's a great arena." At the same time, Orr believes "it would be nice to see a new building" in Oshawa, similar to those recently built in Sarnia, Guelph and Barrie, where fan support support is strong. Fielding questions on a number of topics during a conference call, Orr said it would be a shame if things aren't worked out in Oshawa. Oshawa. "I would hate to see the team moved," says Orr, commenting on recent - and apparently more serious serious - overtures from Generals' owner John Humphreys made to Oshawa council. "Oshawa is a great hockey town." Orr, who revolutionized the way defencemen play the game while a member of the Boston Bruins, is now a player agent with growing list of clients, including including the highly-touted Jason Spezza, a centre with the Windsor Spitfires drafted second overall by the Ottawa Senators in the most recent NHL draft and Whitby's Jay Harrison, a Toronto Maple Leaf prospect. Following are some of the comments made by Orr on Spezza and other topics. topics. • On Spezza: "We don't believe he played his way off the (Senators) in training training camp... He was disappointed disappointed but he's still a great young man and he'll work his tail off... He likes Ottawa and he's happy to be playing in Canada." • On the state of junior hockey in Canada: "I just spent nine days in Ontario, so I saw a lot of games and they were great. I think it's in great shape... We've got to continue to work and encourage kids to play and have fun at the minor, level." - • On the new fast face- off rule in junior hockey: "The games are going much quicker and I think it makes for a better game." • On European content in Canadian junior hockey: "If any player can make us a better league, then I say 'welcome'... We've got to look at it as a worldwide sport." Orr also announced he would not be coaching against Don Cherry at the upcoming CHL Top Prospects game as he has done since its inception six years ago. Whitby Minor Lacrosse Association SERVING THE DURHAM REGION YEAR 2002 REP TEAM COACHING APPLICATIONS Deadline December 15,2001 Mail To: W.M.L.A. P.O. Box 155, Whitby, Ontario LIN 5S1 (905) 430-4324 Busy schedule for minor novice A Toros CLARINGTON - During a busy stretch of hockey games, the minor novice A Toros played four games, gaining a win and tic. Hosting Belleville, the Toros were shut out 5-0. The following day in Trenton Trenton the Toros were outscorcd 3-2 on goals by Adam Rice and Malt France. Andrew McCann, McCann, Brody Aitchison and Jacob Carter had assists. The Toros defeated Ajax 4- 3 gaining a much-needed two points in the league standings. Reading the way was France with two goals. Courtland Araujo and Aitchison had one each. McCann, Rice, Carter and Spencer Moore had assists. assists. 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