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< 1 ( PAGE 16 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ OCTOBER 20, 2004 durtiamregion.com^,', ' M'. -, i ■ H3 aOr ^f^ËÊÊÊÊË ® - as b Ron Pietroniro/The Canadian Statesman Whitby Dunlops defenceman Matt Cardwell (23) works over a Norwood Viper player in front of goaltcndcr Ken Shepard during a 4-3 win on Saturday night. Dunlops send big crowd home happy Courtice's Peter MacKellar scores winner BY BRIAN MCNAIR Staff Editor WHITBY - With more than 1,000 fans in the stands for the second time this season, the Whitby Dunlops didn't want to disappoint Saturday. They didn't. Buoyed by a 'Go Dunnies Go' chant that was left for dead some 45 years ago, the Dunlops scored twice in the final 2:07 to overturn overturn a 3-2 deficit and hand the Norwood Vipers their first loss of the season, 4-3 at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. The Dunlops, named in honour of the team that won a world championship and 1958 but folded shortly thereafter, have enjoyed surprising success since springing back to life and joining joining the Eastern Ontario Senior A Hockey League this season. They also packed more than 1,000 into the rink for their home-opener Sept. 25, a loss to Belleville, and came close to doing so for their only other home date, a win over Cobourg Oct. 2. "To see it almost full is great and to hear the chant means they're enjoying themselves," said captain Peter MacKellar, who scored the winner with 1:35 remaining Saturday, his second goal and third point of the game. "You definitely notice it when you have such a big crowd." Head coach Bill Purcell, who expected attendance at most games would be in the 500 range, said he was thrilled with the size of the crowd and touched to hear the old chant. "It brought back a lot of memories," memories," he said. "It sort of clicks on you that this is what they were chanting back in '57, '58, '59. It was nice to hear." Purcell was also pleased with the way his club fought back from a 3-1 deficit through two periods, The Dunlops outshot the Vipers 18-8 in the third period and 43-32 all told. "When you come and see these guys, who work, have kids and bills to pay, go out and work thalt hard, you've got to be proud of them," said Purcell. Like many of the players on the team, MacKellar has some minor professional experience, but has now settled locally to raise a family. The 29-year-old Cour- ticc resident joined the Dunlops to balance those needs with his thirst to continue playing com- . pclitivcly. "We work all day long and then go out and play for free. It really is for the love of the game," said MacKellar, who works in Ajax as a graphic artist. "It's a big sacrifice for a lot of the guys." MacKellar is third in league scoring with 10-12-22 numbers in eight games, followed closely by teammate Justin Cardwell, who had one assist Saturday and now has 6-15-21 stats. Ron Baker, with a power-play marker early in the third, and Joe Van Volsen, with the tying-goal with 2:07 remaining, also scored for the Dunlops, who improved to 5-3 on the season and dropped the Vipers to 5-1. Having already used three natural forwards on the blueline blueline this season, the Dunlops will gladly welcome defence- man Brian Grieve to the fold for Friday's game in Deseronto. Grieve, a member of the Oshawa Generals' 1990 Memorial Cupwinning Cupwinning team, has signed and brother, Brent, is working out with the team. The Dunlops host the Frank- ford Huskies Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Iroquois Park. Included in your membership: Improved conditioning centre featuring 16 new pieces of cardio equipment Cyclefit studio with 16 new Keiser Bikes 1 Yoga, Pilâtes, Aquafit, Cardio Funk, Boxfit, Cyclefit, Muscleworks, Step, Athletic training and more More staff support to introduce you to an exercise program to achieve your fitness goals Children's programs; swimming lessons, karate, climbing wall, basketball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and kids zone 1 Family activities; recreational swimming, family gym, badminton and basketball • Full size gymnasium • Squash courtand league • Studio • Indoor walking/running track • 25 metre leisure pool with whirlpool Climbing wall YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. WILLIAM ST. f BOND ST. 1 SIMCOEST. MARY ST. RITSONRD. «es üi mv > ■- ■ .■ • •- ,. ; ;, u ; v 4m :>-f " I- m vmm mmm ,14 mm *1 m m 1, ft ii. •si If 111 dti