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when full Playoff hockey brings the boys to. play and this week in the SHL no exception. While some "Say upsets, others are quick to point out parity in the league squads are in attendance. No matter what the opinion, the playoffs have kept the interest high as to final playoff standings in the SHL. Game 1 saw those J&D Hawks continue on their 'winning' ride' with a 9-2 victory over the Van World Sharks. The Hawks appear to be in top form as they play a strong game in front of goaltender Ray Gibson each week. Hawk forwards Ritchie LeFort, Rick Hope and sponsor Joe Curran led the attack as each registered '4-point' games. Doug Suppelsa with a pair and Chris Brain along with sponsor Dennis Fy 1998 'Hawks continue with a pair each, and singles from Suppelsa, Braip and Carl Durward to secure the second J&D victory in the playoffs. For the Sharks it was Reg Templemag, from Jay Adam and * Greg Fitzgerald, and later Gary Lance from Scott Davis and sponsor Mike Adam with he only replies. Game 2 saw the Fitsgorald. Clippers maintain a perfect playoff record with a 3-0 victory over the Pineridge Phantoms. The Clippers had an up-and- down season but have proved they are for real now the playoff round has started. Clipper goaltender, Bill Eade, notched the shutout as his team took control throughout the game to grab their second playoff victory. Goal scoring was 'handled by Larry Pilkey, Doug Bronson, and Harvey Williams. Lycett with sing} the scoring parade. Assists saw Ed Olsen and Keijo Kinnunen 8 Carl Fitzgerald, along with Bill "Roc" Owen had strong games with a pair of assists Fo -two players have scored 1,000 points in the NHL. For all of is them, the | and difficult. Add 'improbable' to the , description of the 42nd on the list because he comes from a place-where's it's still hard to find any blue lines on the ice." Joe Mullen collected his 1,000th point when he assisted on John Cullen's second-period goal Feb. 7 against Florida. He became the first American-born player to join the exclusive club and, while there mdy be others from the U.S., it's hard to imagine anyone else will come from Hell's Kitchen. That's a neighborhood in New York City,-evén if it does aptly describe the front of the net where he's spent the last 13 seasons. Mullen is from Manhattan's west side and while kids his age in Canada were out on the pond, he was skating in the strédts on rollers - the old four-wheeled kind, not the new ones with leather boots and shock absorbers. "I think its' been a big part of my success," "he reflected the other | day ort his youth before the ice age. "It was a way to Keep playing ° hockey every day. When | was real young there was no ice - hockey in New York but then at age 10 or 11, Emile Francis of the Rarigers started an ice-hockey program for kids, but you still couldn't play very much. Mullen made the most of every minute he had on blades of steel or wheel and by the late 70s, he whs a 30-goal scorer for the Boston College Eagles and the United States was putting together its hockey:team for the Lake Placid Olympics. "My dad took sick at the time," says Joe of his father, who worked at Madison Square Garden. "| tried to help my family out 80 when | was coming out of college it was either turn pro and make some money or go to the Olympics. | decided to turn pro." The Olympic team performed a miracle thamJoe calls the biggest on U.S. hockey, but his perf In the ensui years has been nothing short of heroic in itself. | © He got his start in St. Louis but made his mark in Calgary. The trade that sent him'to the Flames laid the foundation for their cup win in 1989 but after that season he 'slumped by 40 points and at the age of 33 it seemed his 5-foot-9 frame might be worn out. But Mullen defied the odds again. The Flames practically gave him to Pittsburgh so he could finish his career in America and he probably will. t's just hard to know when. * Four years, two Stanley Cups, a serious neck injury, and 250 points later he's still going strong. Joo will be 38 at month's end and he'll celebrate where he has avery Githday of Ha We; In Hell's Kitchen, New York, or in front of* "Jim Hughson ix sponsored by AA" PAY VAY 2 assists with Durham, Decosta: LEI LEE 'winning ride' in playoffs apiece, and Steve Lee together with Doug Bonsoft added single assists to complete the Clipper attack. Game 3 brought the fans to the glass as the Pizza Delight Devils took to the ice against the league-leading Harrison Blazers. The Blazers have gained the respect of everyone after a fantastic season, but the Devils were not Impressed now the playoffs ha Both -. played exciting end-to-end hockey and at the end of 2 periods it was Tier One Champs 0 - Tier Two Champs 0. Both goaltenders Ken Harman and Kevin Dearborn wouldn't and couldn't be beaten and then with just 1:52 left on the clock, spiper Bill Foote 'buried one' from Tim Ashbridge and Mike Driscoll to give the Devils the nod for a 1-0 victory over the mighty Blazers. The end of the dynasty; probably not but on this day the Pizzas were not over-cooked. (Special note to Jim Beatty!) Game 4 was a hard act to follow, but the Monsma Chargers brought a full squad to the match to defeat the Compton Comets 5-3. The Chargers were still aware of last week's loss to the Hawks and weren't about to go 0 and 2 in the playoffs this week. Don't think for one minute though that this was a one-sided affair. In fact the score was tied at 3 apiece going into the final frame. It was the Chargers however, who owned the third period with 2 unanswered tallies for the victory. Charger ace Bill Bridge netted a pair with singles to Jason Warner, Duane Bronson, and Lee Wilbur. Single helpers to complete the victory went to Warner, Tony Oxley, Brad Hurst + and Paul VanCamp. For the Comets, Willy Edwards had a great game with 2 goals and an"assist. Tom Barnes back from his broken leg, had 3 assists while Dave Dickson had one of each and Ken Davison added a single assist. The final game Crandell's Gamblers and Taylor Aces take to the pond with both teams looking for their first playoff points. Unfortunately, Robert Evans has been lost to the Gamblers due to last week's knee injury. Best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Rob from all league members. Once again Mark Jobb has been called into dction and now has played for three teams this H strong effort from Jobb and the rest of the Gambler squad, this game belonged to the Aces as, they skated to a 5-4 victory ina' 'crowed thriller' that saw both teams playing exciting playoff Ken Little led his Aces with the 'hat trick' and an assist for the : '4-point outing'. Todd Wilbur and 'Wayne Norton also had counters. Single helpers saw Bob Beacock, Mike Kane, Rick Campbell, John Moore, "Legend" Sheehey, and {sponsor Wayne Taylor all on the scoreshreet. For the Gamblers Carl Durham had a pair and Mark Decosta and Dave Bourgeois each now in the books, each game has special interest ds teams jockey for Championship Finals. If you're looking for some excitement in your life, why not take in next week's SHL action at the following times: 6:45 - Monsma Chargers vs. Taylor Aces 7:45 - Pineridge Phantoms vs. " Crandell's Gamblers 8:45 - Harrison Blazers vs. J&D Hawks 9:45 - Compton Comets vs. Van World Sharks 10:45 - Pizza Delight Devils ve. Fitzgerald's Clippers Asa sympathy is extended to Peter Christie and the Christie family on the passing of Yvonne Christie. Yvonne's interest in our community and sports will be missed by all members of the Scugog Hockey League. Pineridge Tweens tie Whitby 4-4 The Pine Ridge Tween B team travelled to Whitby on Saturday for another exciting game of ringette. As we were short three players, the girls had to work hard to fill the gaps. Our defense of Kathy Cooper, Melissa Hooker, Kim Carrique and Emelie Levielle, was really put to the test in this game and they did an excellent job. Whitby opened the scoring and after many attempts, Jen Imrie on an assist from Leanne Davison and Lisa LeFort, was able to tie things up for us late in the period. 'Whitby soon replied to. take the lead but in the last minute of play Port's Jen Donnelly picked up a nice centre pass to once again tie the game. Early in the second period, Jen Imrie scored again unassisted to take the lead. Port's Diana Burnett came along next to give us an insurance goal. But alas, Whitby wasn't finished and before the period ended they had chalked up two more to end the with a 4-4 tie. Lauren Christie was netminder this game and very capably kept out many shots. Mary Justynski and Amy Wilsori on our forward lines worked tremendotisly hard for the Pine Ridge team. Do or die for : Midget 2 Isles The Canadian Tire Midget 2 team lost both their weekend games to Trenton and have cut | down their chances of advancing to the semi-finals with a tied up series and one game to go. A number of the boys have been suffering with the cold and flu bugs and it sure showed up in their. play. On Friday night our first period was very slow and disorganized and penalties seemed to plague us. Trenton scored the first goal not long into the period, but Jon Jamieson of" the Islanders returned the favour with 2 minutes left. He made a great deak on the goalie and was able to slide the puck right between his legs. Adam Hunter and Matt Brown both picked up assists on this goal. However, Trenton was after blood and before Brian Bickmore was in goal for the Islanders tonight and had to come up with some great saves to keep Trenton at only a 2 goal lead. In the second period, we played & much more aggressive style of hockey and Matt Brown found the top corner of Trenton's net to tie the game up. Adam Hunter and Jon Jamison assisted on Matt's goal. We 'went into the third period with our spirits high, but not enough energy to stop Trenton from scoring again. With 1:19 left on the clock and the score 3- 2, the coaches opted to pull our goalie. Much to our dismay, McCoyhad 4 enough to give us the tie. Jon Jamieson scored our goal Sunday we were on our way back to Trenton to try to close the door, but our boys were just not up to the task. The Islanders again came out slow in the first period and before we knew it the score was 4-1 going into the second. Matt Phillips scored our only goal with a nifty one- handed back-hand shot. In the second period our boys were playing much stronger and Adam Hunter picked his favorite "top corner" while Trenton was playing shorthanded. Jon Jamieson and Rob Gracie picked up assists on this one. Our team came out on fire in the third period and Matt Phillips was able to score twice to give himself a hat trick. Matt Brown assisted on one. However, that was not enough to beat Trenton's man the pipes and even though we threw everything at him we could, he played awesome. When the hometown crowd only 49 seconds left in the d we pulled our goalie to opt fol the 6th attacker but Tren was able to find our open net the 8 second mark. The. "1 score was 6-4. Jamie Trick was between the pipes for Port Perry and he played a good game, b Trenton's goalie being fantastic it was hard appreciate our goaltende