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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 19 Untimely penalties cost MoJacks in series loss to Lakefield From Page 18 extended power play. * Sensing blood and vic- tory in the series, the Chiefs did what all good teams can do -- put the boots to an opponent once and for all. After killing the two man disad- vantage nicely, the Chiefs talented forward Ryan Freeburn scored to give. his team a 5-2 lead that held up the rest of the way. Mojack's head coach and GM Murray Parliament, naturally dis- appointed at the series outcome, said the Chiefs are "an excellent hockey club. "I think we were able to be competitive (with them) up to a point," he continued. But he sug- gested that costly penal- ties played a big role through the entire series. "Il am somewhat disap- pointed in some respects," he told The Port Perry Star, suggest- ing that after the tough lessons in Game One about how penalties can really hurt, the team con- tinued to take them at most inopportune times. "That was the entire series," he said. He also suggested that perhaps it was the MoJacks who were caught a bit off guard for the series after going all out for some eight weeks just to get to the playoff dance floor. "Our entire goal since Dec. 10 (when coach Tom Thombury was released and Parliament took over head coaching reins with assistant Neil Evans) had been to make the play- offs. Perhaps there was a bit of a let-down after we accomplished that." Certainly there were - some bright spots for the team this hockey season. Climbing out of the dol- drums back in early December and qualifying for the playoffs was one of them. A six-game win- ning streak that same month was another. And certainly the fine individual play of captain Shane Norton can't be over-looked either. This talented, hard working Port Perry native was honoured prior to Game Four when League con- venor Jim Orr presented him with the Erve Downey Memorial Trophy as the League's Most Valuable Player. Norton tallied 80 points (30 goals, 50 helpers) in 38 games and took just 40 minutes in penalties en route to his MVP season. He is just the third Mojack to win the award since the tro- phy was established back in the mid-70s. The oth- ers are Brian Nicholson and Brad Menzies, which puts Norton in some pretty select company. Sadly, however, Friday night's game was the last ever for Norton in a Mojack sweater as he played this season as the team's lone "over-ager." As usual, he logged a ton of ice time, killing penal- ties and on the power play. He also had to fend off a couple of Chiefs who seemed determined to goad him into fisticuffs. And he no doubt badly wanted to go out with at least a goal. Late in the game, he dashed nearly 'the length of the ice with the puck, working himself into position for a decent shot on net. But Ryan Hogan stuck the big blocker out and deflect- ed the puck aside. Looking ahead to next season, the GM said it's certain that Neil Evans will return to coaching duties in "some capaci- ty." "We'll get a chance in the next couple of weeks to sit down and go over CMB registration's coming soon Cartwright Minor Ball Association is preparing for another great season of ball. Registration dates are March 10, 24 and April 14. April 14 is also assessment day to T-Ball, Tyke and new players. This will take place at the Blackstock Arena from 8 a.m. to noon on all dates. This year various levels of softball will be available for youths aged four to 18 (as of April 30). Hardball. will be available to those aged nine to 18. While most softball games will be Helping save lives Captain Bruno Castonguay coordinates air rescue for the Canadian Forces. He and his colleagues and partners help Canadians in danger. They respond around the clock to emergencies on land or at sea and help save lives. This is just one of the hundreds of services provided by the Government of Canada. played in the Blackstock area, hardball will play in affiliation with Clarington. Registration fees are $80 for softball; hardball regis- tration is $105. Family rates for three or more players. All players will be outfitted with a team shirt and hat. Those playing hardball will be outfitted with team pants in addition to a team shirt and hat. Please contact Karen Draper at 985-1896 or Ruth Wardlaw at 986-5971. From Page 18 Goals for B. Callery Associates - Mike Driscoll assisted by Ivan Geer, Rick Penstone assisted by Mike Driscsoll, Ken Smart Taylor Fuels 6, Callery Assc. 5 assisted by Rick Penstone, Larry Pilkey assisted by Ray Zaparanuik, Ken Smart assisted by Colin Wackett. everything, iron out the details," he said. . As for his own future with the club, he said he expects to be back next year, but whether he wears both GM and head coaching hats remains to be seen. Also on the positive side, all of this year's team with the exception of Norton are eligible to return next year. Adam Jones and Darren Forbes would be the two "over- agers" playing as 21-year olds should they decided to return to the green and white. No doubt many of the "younger guys" from this year's roster will be back in uniform come training camp late in August and they will have the benefit of a full Junior C campaign under their belts. In the other Central League series, the Uxbridge Bruins report- 001 Coach PORT PERRY i -- += ------ of the Year Award NOMINATION FORM Please note: This award is open to all persons coaching in Scugog Township. PLEASE HONOR THIS COACH STAR edly downed the Georgina Ice 3-1 Saturday night to take that series in six games. The Ice forced Game Six by win- ning 6-3 at home Friday. As for the MoJacks, they have their annual Awards Night coming up in a month or so and then the. long summer to reflect on what might have been, and what could be, when another season rolls around. Nominated by: Telephone: ( Name of Coach: Sport Coached: League Coached: ) Winner of the Port Perry Star 2001 Coach of the Year Award will be presented a plaque recognizing their contribution to coaching in Scugog Township. Please outline how the coach nominated personifies this award, by establishing the respect and confidence of both the players and officials; and by the way of example provides quality leadership and projects a positive public image while coaching in the community at large. PROFILE OF COACH NOMINATED Please provide the name & experience of the coach being nominated. Information should include his/her relations with players, past success with teams & ability to motivate and inspire players, coaching history, including number of years & at what levels. esssssnsssssasssatssessnes sseseee CLIT TN For more information on government services: * Visit the Service Canada Access Centre nearest you * Visit www.canada.gc.ca *Call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) TTY/TDD: 1 800 465-7735 PLEASE RETURN THIS NOMINATION FORM WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED TO: THE PORT PERRY STAR, 188 MARY St., PORT PERRY, ONT. L9L 1B7 ~ DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2001