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FORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, December 28, 1988 -- 21 The Port Perry MoJacks hand- ed head coach Ken Harman a much needed Christmas present Decem- ber 22, spelled E-F-F-O-R-T. The team which has struggled lately turned in a fine effort and the result was a 5-2 win over the Cobourg Cougers at the Scugog Arena The victory snapped a three- game winless streak for the Mo- Jacks, and just as important put them four points ahead of the Cougers in the Central League standings. Derek Ellis paced the MoJacks with a four point performance on two goals and two assists, with singles to Jim Gibben, Thane El- lis and Kevin Gibson, up from the Port Midgets for this game. But what impressed was the determined effort from start to fin- ish as the players simply skated and hustled, worked hard in the trenches, and did an outstanding job killing penalties, especially late in the game when the out- come was still in doubt. nice pass from Chris Lavercau at the Couger line to work into the clear for a perfect shot to the cor- ner. Cobourg captain Ray Murphy made it 2-1 at the mid point of the second on a power play, but less than a minute later, Jim Gibben restored a two goal MoJack lead when he batted in a knee-high ~ puck right in the goal crease. Ironically, Gibben got this goal just seconds after he had missed what looked like a sure marker from the slot. Thane Ellis staked the Mo- Jacks to a 4-1 lead on the power lay early in the third with help wd Derek Ellis and Fitchett. But the Cougers decided to make a game of it ai 6:30 when Murphy cashed his second of the night on a power play to put the score at 4-2. NE ~The MoJacks looked like they might be digging themselves into a hole when Steve Connors was assessed a five minute cross great looking goal as he snared a loose puck on the left side and ri- fled one into the top corner of the Couger cage. It was a nice way for Gibson to end the game as he worked hard throughout, as did line-mate Todd Taylor, also up from the Port Midgets for this encounter. The MoJacks directed 38 shots at the Couger net, one of their highest shot totals in several games. Half those shots came in the first period when the MoJacks were buzzing all around the Cou- ger zone for lengthy stretches. NOTEPAD: The MoJacks had a great chance to add a couple more points when they met Madoc on December 27 (last night) And on Thursday night, December 29, they will host the Bowmanville Eagles at the Scugog Arena for an 8:30 faceoff. | This should be a good one for local fans as both previous en- counters between these two clubs Brad Bricknell turned aside 28 have ended in 3-3 standoffs. shots in this one, including 15 in The win over Cobourg last the final period, and he made some ~~ Week was accented by the fact the clutch stops when the team needed MoJacks were missing four regu- them most. lars from the lineup: Len Giaca- The MoJacks owned the first lone, John Harman, Brad Menzies period, firing 19 shots at the Co- and Paul Barry. - "bourg net, but it was not until the Nobody seems to know what final minute when Derek Ellis has happened to Steve Fountain or snapped home a power play goal David Simms, but they haven't with Jeff Fitchett and Steve Con- been in uniform for the several nors drawing the assists. games. v. Early in the second, Ellis Chris Lavereau, also up from scored again, this time taking a the Port Midgets for the Cobourg game, turned in a solid perfor- mance. And Rob Metcalfe, who played so well for the team last year along the blue, was in a Mo- Jack uniform for the first time against Cobourg and made his presence felt. He's attending school in Peterborough and that was his first game this season. Troy Foster continues to be impressive. He joined the club about a month ago with a reputa- tion as a goal scorer, but he's roving to be a hard checker with Just enough of a mean streak that lets the opposition know he's on the ice. The MolJacks have played 21 games to date, just about half way through the schedule. They are dead level at .500 with 21 points on nine wins, nine losses and three draws. And that's reasonably respecta- ble considering the team has had Bis share of turmoil in the first i ith eight min- What is obvious, and was Checking Roney ¥ th eig very much evident against Co- But the penalty killers went to bourg last Thursday night, is that work and held the visitors score- the MoJacks must get a sustained less. effort from all players if they are And with 1:33 left, Kevin going to win hockey games. Their Gibson salted away the win witha two previous outings against Ajax 1988-89 P.P.B.A. Name T G A Pt Pim Down Murray Ut 8 9 17 12 Down Chester Ut 4 7 11 0 Lynde Ken Ut: 7 3 10 0 Wotten Tom Bl 7 3 10 8 Ibbittson Kevin Ut 3 6 9 0 Fraser Ken ut 1 3 9 0 Schell John Ut 3 5 8 6 Down Ian Ut 2 6 8 2 Saunders Colin Em 0 7 7 2 Dennis Charlie, - Em-*5 1 6 0 $3 PK el rr Cex > ry) Bt SRN A and Lakefield were marked by a lack of hard work and the result was two losses by a 7-3 score. This team is not going to set any scoring records in the Central Jr. C League this season, but it is capable of winning hockey games the old-fashioned way by grinding it out with hard work and tight checking. Not very pretty, but ef- fective for putting points on the board. Goaltending is not a problem. Though Brad Bricknell and Jeff Lynch have had a few "off nights," they have both proved they are capable of stopping the rubber in this league, if they get some help in the MoJack zone on rebounds and clearing the puck. Attitudes have been a problem to date. Some players just don't seem to want to give it 100 per cent game in and game out, and others just don't bother showing up. A few of these guys are going to have to make a decision fast on whether they play hockey for the MoJacks or start looking for a Tuesday night rec league some- where "Good effort nets MoJacks 2 points Though the first half of the season has been disappointing for MoJack supporters in many re- spects, possibly the expectations were too high back in October. However, being at .500 right now with all the crap that's gone on, says there is a nucleus of good hockey players who want to pla game in and game out, and give 1t an honest effort. Best thing for the team would be even a "modest" winning streak of four or five games. To date, the team has not won more than two in a row. Though he wasn't overly busy in the MoJack cage, saves like this one by Brad Bricknell helped the team to a 5-2 win last week ove the Cougers from Co- bourg. It was the first win In four games for the MoJacks, and the players de- serve full marks for the two points. (see story for details) Port Perry Bantams win 6-1, then tie Cobourg 2-2 The Port Perry Goreski Insula- tion Bantam No. 1 team capped off a somewhat of a successful holiday week with coming out of 2 games with 1 win and a tie. On Monday, December 19, Port Perry travelled to Stouffville to play under-developed Stouffville squad and came up with a 6-1 vic- tory. Port Perry dominated and controlled the puck the entire game and showed great talent at different times of the hockey game. Port's goaltending duties were handled by Ray Doyle who kept Stouffville to a minumum of goals and made great key saves during the game. With the win under their belt, "The Insulators" travelled to Cobourg the next night to play their growing arch-rivals. Port Perry was ready this time as both teams hit the ice. The friction was on the air and 1 spark was going to make things errupt. Port Perry skated with Cobourg to a 2 all tie. Scoring Port's 2 goals were Jason Cochrane. Drawing the assists were Steve Laird, Steve Staniland and Jeff Parry. However, the score didn't real- ly matter in this game for Port Perry had just a couple of things to prove to Cobourg. Out of the 4 times Port Perry has met up with Cobourg, Cobourg has taken 3 of the 4 games and the last one be- ing a tie. Cobourg skates, shoots and plays all round good hockey but they really know how to get to their opposition. They take out the goaltender. The last game ended in a scuffle when Cobourg ran Port's goaltender. This ended the game but the battle is still brew- ing. Port Perry wants to be the better team, just like Cobourg wants to be the better team. The rivalry has started to be what was Port Perry and Uxbridge. Everytime Port Perry and Cobourg step on the ice together, there is instant friction. This is one season, hockey fans should not miss! Port's next home game is Wed., Jan. 4 versus Cobourg. 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