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PAGE 16 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MARCH 26,2003 www.durhamregion.com James Insurance 'C champs ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ Statesman photo OSHAWA - Mike Gough (13) of the Oshawa Generals and Peterborough's Adam Elzinga battle for position position during Game 4 of their Ontario Hockey League Eastern Conference quarterfinal scries Tuesday at the Civic Auditorium. Generals pull even with Petes CLAR1NGT0N - After dropping their first two playoff games in Claring- ton Recreation Hockey League atom play, the James Insurance Storm opted for a change of scenery and better fortunes fortunes at a tournament in Belleville. The tournament seemed to be just the ticket as the Storm posted four wins against only two losses and emerged as C champions in the 24-team classic. Beginning the tournament with a 5-2 win over Kingston Excavating, the Storm lost their next two 6-2 to Odessa and 4-3 to Kingston Queen St., but still advanced to the elimination round the next day. In the first game the following day, the Storm posted a 6-0 victoiy over Na- pance as Kyler Gilbank recorded the shutout. The next game against Prince Edward County was a 4-3 nail biter, in- IE f T vrà h; ■v.'S'ij "y.vi ■ ^ eluding a five-minute overtime period where Brady Richards received a perfect pass from James Marlowe and picked the top comer with 19.8 seconds remaining. remaining. Facing Ennismore in the final, the Storm posted a decisive 7-1 victoiy. Zach Fedak scored four times and set up another to be named game MVP. Returning to the round robin play- downs, the Storm won a 3-2 decision over Detox. Scoring goals and assists during the playoffs and tournament action have been Fedak (12-4), Richards (6-4), Marlowe Marlowe (3-5), Kyle Snowdy (3-5), Waylon Duboy (2-5), Zach Shields (3-2), Greg Gardner (2-3), Lucas Garneau (four assists), assists), Adam Tanouye (2-1 ), Tyler Jordan (three assists), Devon Broome (one assist) assist) and Stephen Felstcad (one goal). Blank Petes 3-0 to tie series 2-2 BY BRIAN LEGREE Sports Editor OSHAWA - Finally, the Oshawa Generals were able to seal the deal. After twice being unable to hold third period leads in their Ontario Hockey League Eastern Conference best-of- seven quarterfinal series with Peterborough, the Generals built a lead and protected it Tuesday, blanking the Petes 3- 0 before 3,538 fans at the Civic Auditorium. Oshawa's win deadlocks the series at 2-2, with pivotal Game 5 Thursday at 7 p.m. (AM-1350) in Peterborough. The teams played a scoreless scoreless opening period, although the Petes came close on a couple couple of occasions. Jamie Tardif clanged a wrist shot off the post just 90 seconds after the opening faceoff and Greg Chambers had a breakaway with six minutes left in the period, period, but defenceman Fred Hatziioannou showed good closing speed to limit the opportunity. opportunity. The Generals used the power play to build a lead in the second period. Jamie Johnson scored his first of the series 32 seconds into the frame, dumping a backhand by Peterborough netminder David Currie. Shortly after Oshawa goalie Chris Beckford-Tseu stoned Patrick Kaleta with 4:46 remaining in the period, Mike Gough scored his fourth of the series, taking a feed from Brandon Nolan in the slot giving Oshawa a 2-0 lead. The goal marked the first time in the series that either time had enjoyed a two-goal advantage. Nathan Horton, who played a robust game, rounded rounded out ■ the scoring with an empty net marker at 19:05. Beckford-Tseu was strong in goal for Oshawa, finishing with 27 saves. In Game 3 Monday in Peterborough, Peterborough, Eric Staal showed precisely why he's considered a top prospect for this summer's summer's National Hockey League draft. The centre scored three times, including the winner at 1:08 of overtime, as Peterborough Peterborough rallied to beat the Generals Generals 5-4 before a crowd 3,429. Staal also forced the overtime overtime Monday, tying the score with just 22 seconds remaining remaining in the'third period. Justin Morrison and Greg Chambers also scored for the Petes. Ladislav Kolda, Gough, Ahren Nittel and Chris Hulit replied for the Generals. Beckford-Tseu made 38 Detox Flyers gets past DUCA Lightning 5-3 CLARINGTON - The Detox Environmental Flyers Flyers downed the DUCA Lightning by a score of 5- 3 in Clarington Recreation Hockey League Division I atom playoffs. Matthew Krettek fired a pair of goals for the Fly ers while Brett Vandebelt, Brett Walker and Eric Drake notched singles. Vandebelt had two assists, while Drake, Cody Last and Chris Pilkey added singles. Cody Smith played well in net for the Flyers. DARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB INC. AI.I, STAR PROGRAM The Darlington Soccer Club is now accepting coaching applications for our All Star Program. This program is tournament play only.The children will still play on their houseleague teams. UINIOR PROGRAM The Darlington Soccer Club will be taking registrations for the following age groups. 17 and 18 years, born 1986 anti 1985 this program will be completed before the end of August, in time for those players that will he leaving to attend university and college. Tor information regarding both programs please call the Darlington Soccer Club office: 905-623-7309 fax: 905-623-1523, email: tlyso@globalservc.net website: www.darlingtonsoccer.alleanadlansport.ca Address: 71 Mearns Crt. Unit 3, llowmanvilie Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 11 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday - 6 pm to 9 pm < " minor > ' LACROSSE' LACROSSE 2003 REGISTRATION Girls and Boys ages 4 through 21 Late Registration Sat., March 29 9 am -1 pm only Luther Vipond Arena Brooklin **All NEW players must provide their birth certificate A '50 (per lamlly) late registration lee will be applied For more information call Yvonne 905-720-2032 .com saves in goal for Oshawa, while Peterborough's Currie made 20 stops. 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