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wm 34 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, October 25, 1994 Auctioneers in tough early season games The Port Perry Major Novice Pearce Auctioneers kicked off another season hosting the Little Auctioneers travelled to Cobourg for their third league game. Even though the boys showed NHL Canadiens in an exhibiti game Oct. 7 at the Scugog Arena. Final score was 4-0 for the visitors. On Oct. 14 the Auctioneers opened their league season losing to a more experienced Belleville squad. Scoring for the Port team was Kevin Robins from Pat Lewis and Gord Smith. The goalies of Scott Honey and Kurtis Wagar faced a lot of rubber in this one. The following day the team travelled to Trenton but still lost a close one 8-4. Scoring for Port « Perry was Gord Smith, Chet ® Martin, Kevin Robins and Edward Howarth with assists going to Alex Nicolaou and Joey great imp they still lost 5-2. Scoring for Port Perry was Kevin Robins and Pat Lewis. On Oct. 22 & 23 the team travelled to Tottenham for a two day tournament. In the first game against Markham the Boys came out skating hard, but a lapse late in the second allowed Markham's first goal. Markham went on to score two more late in the game to win 3-0. In tHe second game against Beeton the boys t. a first period lead of 1-0 (1st of the year) on a goal by Jordan Froats from Lucas Fraser. Beeton scored three unanswered goals late in the game to defeat the Auctioneers 3-1. Coach Bob Lane. On Oct. 21 the Pearce Spencley was pleased with the There is a perception - and initially, it seems perfectly obvious - that with the NHL shut down indefinitely, all other levels of hockey will prosper. It's natural to assume that died-in-the-wool, gotta- getta-fix rink rates who can't watch the best league will turn to the next league. And it's true that attendance is up in junior, senior and professional leagues all across North America. But would that attendance be up anyway? At least one prominent hockey man in Canada feels that other levels of hockey will not prosper without the NHL, leading the way. David Branch is the long-time commissioner of the 'Ontario Hockey League. He's watched it, or more appropriately helped it, grow from a fledgling junior loop with changing ownership to a rock-solid, profitable league with prospective new investors lined up to join in. Branch says attendance is strong this season but he doesn't see the NHL lockout as a windfall for the OHL, "Actually, the absence of the TGronto Blue Jays at a time when they usually dominate the scene "in Ontario is probably the real reason for a surge In attendance," he said from his office in h, Ont. "The of the Toronto Maple Leafs since Mr. Fletcher ook over is the real catalyst for every hockey league in Ontario and a long NHL shutdown might mean a general apathy. | don't think the situation will help us at all." The point is easily overlooked but on second thought, what prompts kids to grab a stick and head onto the street for some shinny? More than likely an NHL game on TV. And who do they pretend to be and wear the sweaters of in their games" With respect, it's not Smith and Jones from the local squad, but Gilmour, Bure, Lafontaine and Ranford. And it doesn't matter how much money they're making, it's the moves they make and league they play in that count, To further gauge the importance of the NHL in the remarkable growth of hockey all over the continent, ponder these questions. Did the East Coast Hockey League, that ow has 18 teams in places like Wheeling, West Virginia and Tallahassee, Florida, grow on its own or did the spillover from the NHL provide the fertilizer? Has the International Hockey League expanded rapidly because it's so dam good or because hockey's popularity as a whole has created a demand for more teams and rinks? When major league baseball shuts down, fans found other things to do. Minor league attendance was strong but had been along. The disappointed Expo fans in Montreal didn't drive en masse to Ottawa to watch the Lynx. They put away their caps and went to dinner and a movie. The same thing might happen to hockey. Fans who can't see the best won't settle for the rest. If hockey's unprecedented success is a trickle down from the top league in the world, then it's hard to imagine a source dammed up too long having a positive effect on anyone downstream. "Jim Hughson" YAMAHA is sponsored by YAMAHA Sales & Service The Power To Satisfy. Hwy. 57. Three mil (905) 986-44 37 greatly improved play of the forwards - Lucas Fraser, Jordan Froats, Alex Nicolaou, Patrick Lewis, Joey Lane, Kevin Robins, Tyler Weisflock, Edward Howarth, and Chet Martin at this tournament. The Goalies Scott Honey and Kurtis Wagar along with the defensive corp of Justin Shinn, Ryan Hnatko, Justin Koury and Gord Smith are gaining experience with every outing. Assistant Coach Ken Parry can't wait to get his hands on Trenton here Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. This year's managers are Brian Evans and Chris Nicolaou. Team Trainer Murray Empringham says the team is right on schedule (we don't want to peak too early). The team sponsor again this year is John Pearce (Pearce Auctioneer). IGA Juniors curse dreaded 's' word Following two exhibition losses, Port Perry's IGA Junior A's were eagerly apprehensive before the Central Ontario Ringette League's opening game against Whitby on Sunday afternoon. Appzehension disappeared quickly as Cara Vander Slagt set up Shona Moase for Port's first goal - 27 seconds into the game. Fast-paced, end-to-end action produced scoring opportunities at both ends when Brooke Shanley passed neatly up to Laura Hooker, who then pegged one to Jennifer Elliot in front of Whitby's goalie. Jenn potted her first of two goals. The second period saw Diane Vanderligt and Shona Moase working together to set up Cara Vander Slagt and they put Port's Juniors ahead 3-0! Whitby's rushing threats were thwarted constantly by Port Perry's defensive specialists and Katie Senyk's stellar goaltending. Following a tremendous stick-check by Laura Hooker, with a stick-pags to Dana Hooker, who then spotted Jenn Elliot in all alone, as the Port Perry girls went ahead 4-0. As the clock wound down below 2 minutes, the "s" word was muttered and sure enough, Whitby pocketed 2 sudden goals to make this 4-2 score look much closer than it truly had been. P.S. The "s" word was shutout. Pineridge Tweens open season with a flourish The Pineridge Sports Tween B's got the new season to a good start on OctobdT 15th with an exciting game against Whitby. The scoring was back and forth all the way to a final ' 7-7 tie. Whitby opened the scoring early in the first period, but Port soon came back with a nice goal by Jen Imrie assisted by Jackie Smith. Whitby sunk two more rings before Amy Wilson took charge and 'scored her very first goal of her career aindied by Jen Donnelly, Whitby once again came back for a point, but Port finished up the first period with 2 more goals by Jen Donnelly assisted by Lisa LeFort and Amy Wilson. Period 2 opened with an early goal by Whitby before Jen Imrie moved in on the net to score unassisted. Another goal by Whitby before Port's Amelie Leveille found the net on an assist by Cathy Cooper. Once again Whitby took over with two goals but Port's Jen Imrie completed her hat trick assisted by Mary Justynski to: tie the game. ' Our Goaltender Jen Hammond worked hard this game as did Kim, Lauren & Leanne D. Congratulations girls on a well-played first game. Game 2 The second league game for the Pineridge Sports Tween B's was played on home ice, October 22nd against Ajax. We had a full roster for this game and the end score of 6-2 in our favour indicated great team play. Jen Donnelly opened the scoring on an assist by Jen Imrie. Amelie Leveille and Melissa Hooker carried on the scoring trend assisted by Leanne Holt and Amy Wilson, before Ajax found our net. Old Curiers Never Die ... They Coachl Calling All Coaches & Curlers WANTED Blackstock Minor Curling needs coaches and helpers. TIME : Each Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:30 PLACE: Blackstock Arena PAY: Lots of smiles and satisfaction QUALIFICATIONS : Just the desire to help out. It would be better if you curled since you will be on the ice for part of the time PLEASE CALL - Marie James 986-0913 The second period saw Lisa LeFort and Jen Imrie chalking up 2 goals both assisted by Jen Hammond. Jen Imrie completed Port's scoring on a pass from Mary Justynski. Lauren Christie = was netminder for this game and successfully kept many shots from entering the net. Good team play by Diana Burnett, Leanne Davison, Kim Carrique, Cathy Cooper and Jackie Smith. Our next game is at home October 29th against Sunderland. Minor Novice team looking better Compton Cable Minor Novice team faced superior puck control against Caledon Hawks Saturday Oct. 22 at 5:00 p.m. Port Perry scored twice for the first time with goals by Derek Goreski from Danny Halward and Tyson Savage, and by Cassidy Weber from Matthew Roth. 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Offensively Danny Halward had a couple of rushes. Great fun was had by all due to the patience and commitment of the coaches, parents, and most 6f all, the players.