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4 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 8, 2000 OMHA Semi-finals Orono Lumber celebrates game one O.T. victory The Orono Lumber Midget Leafs opened their . OMHA semi-final playoff series against the Chatsworth Flames in exciting fashion here on Saturday afternoon, by scoring three minutes into the sudden-victory overtime period. Jeff Thompson's winning goal gave the Leaf's a 5-4 win and a 1-0 lead in this OMHA semi-final best of five series. As might be expected with teams facing each other for the first time, both clubs were 'testing the waters' so to speak--playing somewhat tentatively. The Leaf's especially, especially, executed several fine passing plays resulting in excellent scoring opportunities. opportunities. Orono fought back from a two-goal deficit taking a 4-2 lead, only to relinquish it late in the third when Chatsworth tied the game forcing the sudden sudden victory overtime heroics. Led by Ryan Tresise and Bob Witheridge with 3 points apiece, Orono goals went to Witheridge with two, Derek Heerschop with another one of his patented lasers, Danny Tresise with the most picturesque picturesque play of the night on a perfect feed from Rick Howe, followed by of course, Jeff Thompson's O.T. clincher. Assists went to Ryan Tresise (3), Rick Howe (2), Jamie Parry and Ryan Leddy with one each. Leddy was forced to leave the game after attempting a triple gainer through the end-boards. He was shaken and sore but otherwise otherwise ok. Late News: In game 2 played Sunday . evening in Chatsworth, the Leafs dropped a heartbreaker with the Flames scoring on a late rush breaking a 3-3 deadlock. With overtime looking to be almost a certainty for the second consecutive evening, Chatsworth's marker came with just four seconds left in regulation time evening the series at one game apiece. Game three will be played Friday, March 10 in Chatsworth at 9 p.m. and game four back here in Orono Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m. If necessary, game five will be Sunday, March 12 at 5 p.m. Good luck Leafs! West Muskoka ties series with Allin's Orchard Well-rested after eliminating eliminating Tam worth from playoffs, Allin's Orchard peewees embarked on the next leg of their journey which includes knocking off the West Muskoka Rattlers in the semifinal semifinal round of the OMHA AIK Ontario 'D' Championships. The fellas took to the road last Friday evening for the series opëner being played in MacTien.lt was a long trip and it took the boys a short while to find their skating legs. But when they did, the 'Applemen' quite simply overpowered West Muskoka rendering them harmless. The 'Rattlers' opened the scoring at 10:53 of the first and, in fashion) Orono answered the call at 7:19 with an unassisted effort by sniper, Chris Moffat. At the 3:15 mark still in the first, West Muskoka regained the lead going ahead 2-1. After that, the Leafs exploded for seven unanswered goals taking the bite out of the Rattlers. J.C. Beecroft's goal to tie it at two was the beginning of the end as Moffat, Kyle Cox, Doug •Garlick (2), Brian Pisani, and Kyle Allin also contributed in the goal output. Flaymakers included Adam Cull, Moffat (3), Pisani, Dave Landman (2), Kevin Ladouceur and Cox. Kevin Martin played a stellar game in net for the Leafs. Feeling pretty confident heading into Sunday's game, the pèewees welcomed West Muskoka to Orono. This game was quite a different different affair from the last. The Leaf's having 'one of those mights' ringing pucks off the posts or just missing the open side. Orono netminder, Steve Trudeau kept the 'Rattlers' off the scoreboard in the first, however they went ahead by 2 in the second. Orono battled back with David Landman putting it away on passes from Cox and Beecroft. The West Muskokans regained a two-goal lead at 4:32 of the third but Orono continued to plug away and with 3:42 remaining on the clock, Kyle Cox hit pay dirt on feeds from Doug Garlick and Steve Trudeau bringing them one goal closer. Orono pulled their goalie with just over a minute in the game but were unable to even things up. Game three will be played . in Orono this Friday at 8 p.m. and game four back in MacTier Saturday, March 11 at 4 p.m. If necessary, game five will be played in Orono on Sunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. "Go Leafs Go!" Kaitlyn Leech wins EOSIC silver After delivering a silver Kaitlyn, who is in grade medal performance at the seven at Pines Senior Eastern Ontario Sectionals Public School, is . the on February 25th in daughter of Brad and Cara Ottawa, Kaitlyn Leech of Leech of Orono. She has Orono is making prépara- been skating out of Oshawa tions to compete at the for the past five years and provincial figure skating is coached by Karen Savoy, championships being held Next year, Kaitlyn moves March 18 and 19 in North up to pre-novice. York, Ontario. When she's not on the As well as Kaitlyn, ice, Ms. Leech enjoys eleven other competitors working on the computer (three from each section-- , and playing road hockey Eastern, Western, Central (in net) with her brothers, and Northern) will all be Good luck at provin- vying for provincial gold. cials, Kaitlyn! TRT Sand & Gravel keeps on truckin' On Saturday morning TRT Sand & Gravel novice met Herron's ' Family Chiropractic. Orono once again played a very good positional game. Alex Campney is credited with one of his strong games of the season in the net. The team had three full lines. Defensive partners' were Ryan Wood. Brian Knapp, Jordan McDonnell, Jon DeVries, Cary Konopka, Brandon Miller. The offense team were Gardiner Cole, Scott Duquette, Stéve Donadel, Daniel VqnderWeer, Brian Dillon, Kevin Jackson, Tyler Armstrong, Garrett Klompmaker and Aaron West. Daniel VanderWeer scored two assisted by Jon DeVries, Jordan McDonnell, Kevin Jackson and Brian Dillon. Orono lost 5-2 but the game was closer than the score indicated. Keep up the good work! r I I I I I Pedicures/Manicures Waxing Nail Extensions Ear Candling Eyelash'Tinting Air Brushing Electronic Muscle Stimulate (EMS) 15% off with coupon *** Brigitte Brown I I I I 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB 1M0 • (905) 983-8169 J| ESTHETIC STUDIO Gift Certificates Available