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--P--4 - Orono Weekly Unîtes» Wednesday, March 29, 2000 ■-------- Thedford felled fwice by Lumbermen Midgets poised to take OMHA crown The Grono Lumber Midget Robinson. Ryan Leddy iced it . four assists while Ryan Leafs took a giant step toward on a fine solo effort while Tresise added two goals, the All Ontario Championship penalty killing, stealing the Singles went to Ryan Leddy, on the weekend by defeating puck and going in alone, then Derek Heerschop (laser man) the Thedford Thunder on con- slipping it under Thedford's Tyler Robinson and Jeff secutive evenings taking a 3-1 netminder while being hauled Thompson, lead in their best of seven down. Assists, including some series. It was all the Leafs would 'highlight reel' beauties went After earning a split in need as they shut down to, besides Witheridge, Leddy Thedford last weekend, the Thedford in the third earning a with three, Robinson, Knight, Leafs were determined not to fine 3-1 victory. B.J. Baker and Mike Knox, allow the Thunder a similar Sunday's encounter proved Scott Poole handled the' net luxury this weekend. to be no contest. The Thunder minding chores in both games Saturday's tilt started tenta- went ahead 1-0 only five sec- with his customary aplomb, lively and never really opened onds in but it would be the The Leafs now host game up. Both teams played a tight only lead they'd enjoy. Three five of the series this Friday checking style that stymied and-a-half minutes later, the evening at 9 pm at the Orono much in the way of offense. Leafs' onslaught began as Arena. Orono was first to score they potted two goals 25 sec- Thedford, on the brink of thanks to some hard work onds apart then added one elimination will no doubt along the boards which more three minutes later tak- come 'loaded for bear' in rewarded Bob Witheridge ing a 3-1 lead. Friday's confrontation, with a goal assisted by Ryan Thedford fought back, However, a top notch effort Tresise and Ryan Leddy. drawing within one before by the highly-charged lumber- The Thunder soon evened Orono's offense exploded, men of Orono will soon make it up. However, the Leafs went adding four more over the their dreams of an All Ontario ahead once again with Paul final two periods for a con- championship a reality! Landers sneaking in off his vincing 7-2 victory. Bob See you at Orono Arena, point to bang in a feed from Witheridge enjoyed a five- Friday at 9 pm! Tyler Knight and Tyler point night with one goal and SPORTS Sports Editor Rosey Bateman Fibergrate Canada's player of the week is centreman, Adam Wood who shoots right. Adam scored his unofficial 5$th goal of the season against Kamstra Landspaping in game one of their playoffs. rate season Down two games to none Twp. would get a chance to tie the Super Sonics goaltender in the five-game series, Allin's it when Orono took a late who beat them this day. Orchard peewees travelled to penalty. But the boys were up Despite the 1-0 loss, this Huro'n Park, home of the to the challenge shooting the was the kind of game that Stephen TWp. Super Sonics to puck out their own end at every Orono fan in attendance finish out the OMHA Peewee every opportunity. Their fate was proud to witness. The 'D' All Ontario championship was sealed when Chris Moffat boys gave it their all and series. hit the open net with 18 sec- should be proud of their clean The Applemen put forth a onds remaining on an offering play and sportsmanship. The tremendous effort Friday from Kyle All in. Player of the gracious host team formed an night with goalie, Kevin game was goalie Kevin overhead arch with their sticks Martin leading the way giving Martin who faced more rubber applauding the Orono boys' a superb performance in net. than the 401 at rush hour! efforts as they left the ice. Orono showed the home- The boys were pumped up As the 1999/2000 hockey town crowd what they were for Saturday's matinee and season draws to a close, the made of by taking game three fought hard to score and to team and family members 4-2. The Sonics opened the keep the puck out of their own would like to thank coaches scoring in the first period but end: Brian Allin, Brian Bangay, Orono turned it on in the sec- Kevin Martin gave another Steve West and Blain Moffat ond when Adam Cull tied it highlight reel performance in for the fine job they did teach- up on passes from Steve Burt net allowing only one goal ing, prodding and encourag- and Brian Pisani. throughout the game. ing this fine group of boys to Orono went up 2-1 on a Play was end-to-end with the All Ontario championship Chris Moffat sizzler from Burt both goalies stopping shot finals. again. The Super Sonics kept after shot. It looked as though It has been a Cinderella pressing and tied the score at it would be a one-goal game season which no one expected 3:42 of the second but this as time pressed on. And sure except the players themselves would be their last goal of the enough, that was the case right from: the very first try- game. The Leafs regained the when at 11:43 of the third, out. A big "hip hip hooray" to lead at 6:25 of the third when Stephen Twp. broke the dead- the Orono Allin's Orchard Cull, once again hit twine lock storing the game's only peewees for a job well done scoring the winner on feeds goal. and, as the old song goes...' from Pisani and Kyle Allin. It Allin's Orchard fought .'"See you in September! " looked as though Stephen valiantly to score but it was - dumps Kamstra 7 s Ororio's Fibergrate Canada eth of the season on a solo atoms are jubilant this week effort. after taking game one of their Wood scored the insurance playoffs. marker adding another to his Fibergrate faced-off against season's total with his second Kamstra Landscaping and goal of the game on a nice pin- weie eventual 3-T winners. point pass from Andrew Mike Hisson was handed Fudge, the goaltending assignment • Matt Fuller, Kevin Bourke, playing an awesome game Josh Dobson, Sara Donnelly, ensuring his team's victory. • Robin Henderson, Brien Mad Dog Beenen opened Konopka. Jonathon Koerssen the scoring for Orono with and Matt Smit wprked hard Doug Deboo and Blain Cox throughout the game con- picking up assists. Sharp- tributing to Fibergrate's win shooter, Adam Wood scored, over the'Landscapers.' 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