Ss iii Uxbridge leads series 2-1 by John B. McClelland The Port Perry MoJacks did what they had to do Sunday night at the Scugog Arena. They won a hockey game and now trail the Uxbridge Bruins two games to one in the best of seven' final in the Walter Crowley Division of the Central Junior League. The MoJacks came up with a tough, gritty performance in front of a full house at the Scugog Arena to grind out a crucial 3-1 win in the third game of the series. A loss would have put the team down three games to none and fac- ing the near impossible task of win- ning four,straight. The series opened last Wednesday night in Port Perry with the Mo- Jacks out-playing the visitors by a wide margin, but losing 3-2 in sud- den death overtime. Game two in Uxbridge Friday evening was a wide open affair as the Bruins scored late in the game and added an empty net goal en route to an 8-6 victory. Even with several regulars out of the line-up with an assortment of in- juries, the MoJacks came to play Sunday night and they got a fine per- formance from netminder Brian Tarleton. He faced 32 shots and allowed just one to get by him. The MoJacks scored first late in the opening frame as Darren Nesbitt re-directed a shot from the blue line by Lee Wilbur, who filled in admirably on the injury-ridden squad. Andy Sutch also had an assist on this power play effort. Nesbitt's goal at 19:09 on the power 'play marked the first time in the Malmont On Saturday February 28, the Malmont Farm Atoms hosted an eight team tournament at the Scugog Arena. The day proved to be areal success for the Atoms as they skated to three strong victories to win their own tournament for the third straight year in a row. Com- - petition for this tournament saw the Oshawa L.N.H.L. Wings &- Black Hawk Clubs, Keswick, Hunt- sville, Ernestown, Peterborough and Millbrook. The Consolation game saw both Oshawa clubs do battle with the Red Wings coming -out on top with a strong 9-0 victory. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME This game pitted the Port Perry No. 1 Atoms against a very tough squad from Millbrook but by show- ing relentless checking and skating the Green Machine overpowered them to take a 4-0 victory and the Championship trophy: The first period was well played by both clubs but neither team could put the puck in the net. In the second period David Pashley gave Port Perry the lead with the assist going to Chad Gar- vock and Jeff Andrews. In the third period the Millbrook squad appeared to run out of gas as the hometown club popped three more unanswered goals to take a 4-0 victory and the Championship trophy / Scoring for the Port Atoms was Jeff Andrews, Sean McEnaney and Chad Garvock. Assists were given to Steve Desautels, Adam Johnston, Peter King and Gavin Cochrane. Game No.1 The Malmont Farm Atoms open- ed up the tournament by playing the Oshawa L.N.H.L. Black Hawks. The Mojacks win crucial game = series the MdJacks had a lead. The Bruins tied the game early in the second when Ron Steves con- nected with a sharp angle shot after the MoJacks were sloppy clearing _ the puck from their own zone. What proved to be the winner came at the 11:00 minute mark, again on the power play as Len Giacalone snapped up a rebound at the side of the cage and flipped it past Joe Risk. Assists went to Nesbitt and Sutch. The MoJacks hiked the lead to 3-1 at the 2:09 mark of the third as sheer hard work paid off for Chris Nicholson and Andy Sutch. They battled for the puck behind the Bruin cage and when it came free to Sutch at the side of the net, he moved into the slot and rifled his patented wrist shot just under the cross bar. That goal may have been poetic justice for the MoJack cap- tain who had been foiled by Bruin Lage keeper Joe Risk on several good scoring chances." The Bruins pressed hard for the rest of the game trying to get on the board, but the MoJacks held on to preserve the win. This was outstanding playoff hockey with plenty of scoring chances at both ends of the icé, rough and rugged with some teeth. rattling body checks and only a handful of penalties--seven to Port Perry and six to the Bruins. Both teams deserve full marks for an all- out effort. Game two in Uxbridge Friday night was a completely different kind of encounter as the teams (Turn to page 28) Port Perry team skated well as they grabbed a strong 6-1 victory. Scoring in the first period was Adam Johnston assisted by Sean McEnaney and Peter King. Scoring in the second was Adam ia era Sa ua Uxbridge goaltender Joe Risk has been a busy man in the first three games of the MoJack- Bruin final series in the Central Junior C Walter Crowley Division. He's a big reason why the Bruins own a 2-1 lead in games in this series. But MoJack captain Andy Sutch (7) and_power play specialist Len Giacalone (21) both had goals PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 3, 1987 -- 25 Port Perry Star Johnston, Duane Empringham, & - David Pashley. Assists were given to Sean McEnaney, Jeff Card, Jeff Andrews, Chad Garvock and Steve Desautels. In the third period Jeff Andrews Happy smiles lit the faces of these young hockey players Satur- day evening at the Scugog Arena.. The Port Perry Malmont Atoms won their home tournament with a solid 4-0 win over Millbrook in the final game. Front from left: Scott Heasman, Mike Sluggett, Mike Pashley, Andrew Pereman, Sean McEnaney, Lindsay Parry toms win gold scored the next goal unassisted. The final goal of the game was popped by Jeff Card assisted. by Adam Johnston and Sean McEnaney. Game No.2 The Malmont Atoms. met a strong Sunday night at the Scugog Arena as the Mo- Jacks won 3-1 in a hard-hitting hockey game. It was a must-win game for the Port Perry team. The series swings back to Uxbridge tonight (March 3) and game five is set for the Scugog Arena Thursday night (March 5) with face-off at 8:30. It should be a good one. goaltender from Keswick in this match as they completely dominated the play but could only squeak by with a 2-0 shut-out. Scoring in this game was handled (Turn to page 27) - and Adam Johnston. Back from left: Sandy Garvock, manager; Don Steele, coach; Dave Pashley, Jeff Card, Duane Empringham, Gavin Cochrance, Jeff Andrews, Peter King, Steve Desautels, Chad Gar- vock, Greg Heasman, assistant coach; Pierre Leduc, stick boy.