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J a STG A SP A "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" N Record stands at 1-2-0 ModJdacks lose two to Chiefs and Merchants By Shawn Bastarache The Port Perry ModJacks host- ed the Lakefield Chiefs Sunday night in Ontario Hockey Associ- ation (OHA) Junior 'C' action. The home team did not fair well, ending up on the wrong end of an 8-0 final score. "There was no effort out there," said a disgruntled Brad Ryder following Sunday night's contest. "(We) just weren't thinking." Ryder, in his first season as the MoJacks head coach, added, "The only positive thing is that the only way to go is up." The Modacks took the ice while thousands of Canadians celebrated with the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, no one told the Chiefs dinner was over. Under head coach Greg Harb- wick, the Chiefs gobbled up eve- ry loose puck, feasted on every rebound and sliced through the Port defense like a hot knife through butter. The Modacks helped the Chiefs by taking some costly penalties, resulting in three power-play markers. With a two-man advantage, less than five minutes into the game, the Chiefs' Bob MacDon- ald opened the scoring on a slapshot from the points. After a goal by Thomas Ja- cobs made the score 2-0, the Chiefs' power play clicked again late in the first period. With only 43 seconds left, Shawn Parnell beat Port Perry netminder Ian Cooper after a scramble in front of the MoJack Blackstock, net. The second period provided more of the same as the Chiefs blew the game open. Jason McCormick scored twice for the Chiefs in the sec- ond and capped a five-point night by adding three assists. Singles went to MacDonald, Peter Moher and Mike Thomp- son giving the Chiefs an 8-0 lead heading into the final 20 minutes. Twenty minutes seemed like 40 as the two clubs combined for only 15 shots on goal in a scoreless third period. In all, the MoJacks had little to be thankful for Sunday night. Including a 6-2 loss in Little Britain last Wednesday, the loss to the Chiefs drops the MoJacks' record to 1-2-0. Ryder remains optimistic, however, confident that his team has the ability to win. "The talent is there," Ryder says. "It's just a matter of get- ing (the players) to work togeth- er. With a 1992-93 roster that in- cludes 12 rookies, Ryder must look to his older players to take charge. "Some of the veterans need to pull up their socks and hopefully that will filter out into some of the young guys," Ryder said. Apart from having to suffer through the dreaded "rebuild- ing season," the 1992-93 Mo- Jacks also have to contend with five teams, each chomping at the bit for a chance to knock off the Central Ontario Junior 'C' champs. Woody's and Swamp victorious Game one of the afternoon had Blackstock hosting Emmer- son's and it was Blackstock who emerged victorious by a score of 4-0. Blackstock started the game out in the Emmerson end for the first four minutes of the affair and if-pot for the heroics of goalte Larry Reurekas the En son Brewers couldn't lize until there was only eft in the opening period on & gal by Tom Wotten from Ron 8 . The second half was better for Blackstock as Bill Pratt notched his first of two early in the frame. Ron Red- man and Dave Dalton picked up the assists. [Late in the period Pratt fired number two from Redman again and a minute later the fi- nal marker of the game came from the broom of Kevin Grieve from Wotten. Rick Maclean picked up his first shutout of the season. Woody's continued to hold first place as the result of a 1-0 squeaker over the IFramer's Gallery. The first period went scoreless and with 9:21 left in the second half, Larry Maarse set up Wayne Tate with the game's only tally. Jim Gregg notched the shutout between the pipes for Woody's. The B & R Swampers stayed hot on the tail of Woody's in the standing race as they defeated Monsma Electric 4-1. Monsma rallied first as Jason Lee fired the marker on a setup from Ken Lynde. This was short lived as B & R tallied shortly thereafter with Dave Canning setting up Mike Geer to tie the score. The Swampers pulled ahead with 29 seconds to go in the first with Brian Pomeroy scoring from Dale Lown. Canning assumed frist place in the scoring race as he notched two in the final half with assists going to Mike Mole, Brian Robinson, Lown, and Po- meroy. "I told them from day one," Ryder said, "when you're de- fending champions, everyone wants a piece of you." In the face of the slow start to the 1992-93 campaign, the fact remains... the MoJacks are the champions and must be beaten to lose that title. With 37 games to play in the regular season Ryder knows, "There's no reason to push the panic button yet." Modacks' Facts: Port Perry forward Brad Ma- cArthur left the game in the second period after suffering a bruised rib. The 5'11", 180- pound rookie returned for the third period but played in some pain... MoJack head coach Brad Ryder hopes to add Clair Cor- nish to his line-up in the near future. Cornish, a native of Port Perry, was selected in the fourth round of the 1989 Onta- rio Hockey League draft by the Oshawa Generals. After con- tributing to the Generals' 1990- 91 Memorial Cup victory in Hamilton, Cornish recorded 68 points for the MoJacks last sea- son and shared MVP honors with now assistant coach Brad Menzies. Cornish is said to be recovering from an injury suf- fered over the summer, but Ryder feels he'll be back with the club before too long... The MoJacks will have a chance to avenge the loss to the Chiefs this Friday when they travel to Lakefield for an 8:30 p.m. start... The ModJacks' next home game pits them against Uxbridge, Sunday, Oct. 18 at Scugog Arena with the usual 7:30 p.m. start. Legion Pee Wees off to great start We interupt this constitution- al debate to bring you some im- portant news: The 1992-93 Port Perry No. 1 Pee Wee Hockey Club, sponsored by the Port Perry Legion, have announced that their roster is complete and veteran coaches Gary Geer and Ed Teno, in an exclusive in- terview, felt this could be a team that goes all the way! As manager, Ralph McCul- lough was busy with other mat- ters, Teno and Geer introduced the team amidst the frenzie of parents trampling one another in an effort to pay their tourna- ment money. Sharing goal tending duties are veteran Luke Carnaghan and recently acquired Kent Johnston, both of whom were sensational in pre-season play. Looking after defence are Mike Heasman, Rob Murphy, Jay Strickert and Colin Laird. The front end of this blue and white machine will be steered by Dan- ny Robinson, Danny Lyons, Adam Jones, Shane Norton, Scott Heffern, Seth Gray, Daryl McEnaney, Mike Morden and Scott Jeffrey. Coach Beer stated that at two for two in regular season play, this team was coming together nicely at which time coach Teno threw in "Yep, that's right, Gary!" On Friday, Oct. 9, the team made the gruelling trip to Co- bourg and came away with a hard fought 6-5 victory. Co- bourg opened up the scoring in the first period only to have Rob Murphy, assisted by Danny Robinson and Jay Strickert tie the score and before the first pe- riod was over, Port Perry went ahead 2-1 on a goal by Shane Norton, assisted by Rob Mur- phy. The second period saw Adam Jones make it 3-1 assisted by Daryl McEnaney. Cobourg then scored again but Port Perry's Scott Jeffrey put one in, unas- sisted. Way to go. Scott. End of the second, 4-2. The third period saw Daryl McEnaney on an assist by Adam Jones make it 5-2 but 23 seconds later, Cobourg got it back. Cobourg then scored again to make the game 5-4 and they were determined to beat ry 1 Port. Our guys didn't let up though, and Scott Heffern found the opening, assisted by Daryl McEnaney and Rob Mur- phy. Cobourg scored one more after that, but ran out of time as our guys held them to five goals. Looking good Port. After a brief stop in Port Perry for a rest and a snack, the team headed to Lindsay on Sat- urday, Oct. 10. The Port squad stunned Lindsay with two quick goals Just after the game got under way; the first by Mike Morden assisted by Mike Heasman and the second by Adam Jones as- sisted by Scott Jeffrey. Before the period would end, Scott scored number three for Port assisted by Danny Robinson and Seth Gray and Lindsay scored twice. The second period saw Dan- ny Lyon and Mike Morden feed Shane Norton the puck and Shane wasn't long poking it in Lindsay's net. Not to be out- done, Seth Gray scored a pretty goal with the help of Jay Strick- ert and Mike Heasman. By playing a very agressive second period, Port managed to keep Lindsay from scoring the entire period. The third period saw both teams checking and hitting like never before. Lindsay scored their final goal and then Adam Jones connected for his second of the night, unassisted. The Legion squad had an ex- ceptional showing at both games and were short a couple of players in Lindsay. Daryl McEnaney suffered a severe mouth injury in Cobourg and will be out for a few games. Hope to see you back soon Da- ryl. After catching a couple of games, 1t is quite obvious to see that this year's "Legion Pee Wees" have all the right ingre- dients for a very successful sea- son starting with the capable coaching staff, the talented players and the enthusiastic parents. (If you want to be part of the action, come see Teno/ Geer and Company take on Stouffville this Friday, Oct. 16 at 9:15 p.m. at the Port Perry arena. The Nonquon Jets lob ball team held its annual awards banquet on Friday, Oct. 9 at Emiel's Place Restaurant. Award winners were (front, from left) Carl "Crash" Kroonenberg, blooper award; Bill "Crusher" Sherman, best defence; "Dangerous" Dave Timms, most improved; Blair "Too Hip" Phillips, batting award; and Terry "The Animal" Williamson, most sportsmanlike. Pic- tured In the back row are Jon Waite, sponsor; Jim Wills, ant coach. coach; and Ray "Eclipse" Luke, assist-