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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY SI1AH - luesday, September 15, 1998 - 21 SrorTs ModJacks open their 27th season Sept. 27 From Page 20 40 skaters and six goalies looking to crack a spot in the line-up. And that included 10 veterans from last year's squad. Thornbury said that just because a player wore the green and white last sea- son does not mean an automatic ticket to a card for this year i "I told the players we are starting (this season) with a clean slate," he said. In Sunday's match, the MoJacks spotted the visitors a 1-0 first period lead before Adam Bonneveld turned the red light on the power play mid-way through the sec- ond. Jeff Ashton and Dale Drummond drew the assists. In his second year with the MoJacks, Bonneveld enjoyed an out- standing rookie season as he led the Central loop in scoring. Obviously, the team will be looking for him to pick up where he left off last vear in putting points on the board. The Ice got their one goal lead back in the second before rookie Tim Fennesy tied things late in the frame on the power play with help from Ashton and Derek Tindale, both fine prospects from the local minor hockey system. Port Perry native Adam Jones put the Modacks up for good midway through the third with an assist to Ashton, his third of the evening. Jamie Levon gave them some insurance with just over five minutes left on a setup from Ryan McQuade, another graduate of Port Perry's minor system. The Ice made it close with about three minutes remaining but Ryan Fraser held the fort to preserve the victory. Fraser, also from Port Perry, split the netminding chores with Ben Jillard and both turned in solid efforts between the pipes. All three Ice goals came on the power play. The MoJacks had eight veterans suited up for this game: Matt Glen, Jeff Clarke (who wore the "C') Mike Heasman, Rob Murphy, Adam Bonneveld, Ryan Odette, Tom Chambers and Dale Drummond. Chambers and Glen like to play it rough and tumble, always willing to mix it up with anyone interested. Both had an early exit from this one with fighting majors and game misconducts. Netminder Jeff Mackie, who Joined the team part way through last season and played a major role in the run for the fourth and final playoff berth, is at Junior A camp in Port Hope. If he fails to land a spot there, the MoJacks would dearly like to see him between the pipes in Port Perry. The team has not yet started to sign players to cards. Thornbury said that he will start this week and the first cuts will come after the work-out slated for Tuesday evening. The coaching staff will get plenty of chances to see what the players can do in game situations this week as the team has three exhibition matches at the Scugog Arena. This Thursday night, Bradford is here for an 8:15 start, followed by Gravenhurst Saturday at 7:15. And Sunday night at 7p.m., they hook up with the Little Britain Merchants, their old 'buddies' from the north end of the lake who went to the All-Ontario semi-finals last season. Thornbury said pre-season games give him the chance to look for players the "ready to play at this level--their intensity and their skills. "The overall make-up of the team will be determined," he said. He'll be joined behind the bench by Scott Pinkerton, who has worked with the team in several capacities over the last few years, and by Sam Thornbury, Tom's younger brother, who attended Kent State on a hockey scholarship and played in Germany. Last season, he took the Woodville Bantams to the All-Ontario finals. The head coach says he expects the Modacks this season to play disciplined hockey. That means strong checking and staying away for the unnecessary penal- ties. Discipline will be a major component of the green and white under Thornbury who says this starts right behind the bench. He has set some goals for the team, but other than making a playoff spot, he's keeping the wish list under his hat for the time being. Fans who want to get a look at some of the players who will be in uniform this season are more than welcome to attend the exhibition matches this Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Scugog Arena. Things get underway for keeps on Sept. 27 with the first regular schedule game against Georgina Ice. It's an afternoon match with faceoff at 3 p.m. JOHN B. McCLELLAND / PORT PERRY STAR MVPs: Tournament organizers for last weekend's Eastern Canadian B Fastball tournament named Port Perry Merchant's hurler Mark Goreski (centre) as the top pitcher of the event. Also collecting MVP honors were Randy Fife, left, and St. Mary's slugger Ross Herold, who hit .588 for the three day event. Colborne defeated Cobourg 5-0 to grab the title. _-- bo & SD ---- Local track closes out another year of racing From Page 20 crossed the line in the lead of the feature race, as well as in one heat. but the Oshawa driver was dis- qualified when post-race inspection revealed illegal engine heads. "Fast Freddy" Travis and Andy Warbutton were named the winners in the two other Street Stock heats. Five caution periods slowed the 25 lap Late Model feature race, and when the dust cleared, it was Port Perry' Rod Sauder in the Fish Crisp Grand Prix standing in the winners circle. Moving "up from his shotgun start- ing position. Sauder worked his way past series points leader, Ian Bourque on lap seven Aurora's lan Bourque earned three, top five fin- ishes on the final night of racing, and this consis- tency earned him the 1998 Late Model Championship. here was a four way battle for the First Line Racing/Competition Automotive Modified title, and on this last night of action, all contenders came out fighting. Points leader Graham Brown claimed heat #1, second place man Larry Jackson took the next two rounds with John Carlisle earning the final heat win. Darrin Wrigglesworth jumped into the lead fol- lowed by Dwight Brown, Graham Brown and Larry Jackson. Running nose to tail, the four title hopefuls proceeded to open a gap on the rest of the field and 'with four laps to go, Dwight Brown squeezed past Wrigglesworth and into top spot, a position he held to the checkers. Post race inspection later revealed modified engine heads on the Brown car, resulting in the Beeton driver's dis- qualification. Wrigglesworth reassumed the victory, but it was not enough to take the title. Egbert's Graham Brown in the Oakdale Collision/Fram Filters car became Mosport's first repeat Modified Champion, claiming his second crown. Fastball loses a true friend From Page 20 The tournament opened Friday afternoon and that evening, Scugog Township Mayor Doug Moffatt tossed out the ceremonial first pitch. PPHS student Vanessa Petronejevic of Saintfield - sang O'Canada in both official languages which was appreciated by the team from Ste. Anne, Quebec, and their followers. DEEPEST SYMPA- THIES: Fastball in Port Perry and the province of Ontario lost a true and respected friend Sunday afternoon when Jack Cook Jr. died of an apparent heart attack during the final game at the north diamond. Jack, a Port Perry native, was active in fastball locally for many years and served on the executive of the O.A.S.A., including a term as president. His passing comes as a terrible shock to all who knew him, and he will be missed. Sincerest sympathies are extend- ed to his wife Lucy and his family. Jack was just a few days away from his 53rd birthday. Port Perry Star & Weekend Star. Delivered to your mailbox twice weekly... not to the end of your driveway! The Better Insulation The expert will be on hand to answer all your questions on insulating your home plus demonstrate the benefit of using Roxul products. Sat., Sept. 19 1520 to 3pm CASHWAY 1910 Scugog St., Hwy. 7A, Port Perry 985-7334 Port Perry Star & Weekend Star. Always first with local news!