Editor: Norm Nelson Phone: 905-845-3824 (ext. 255) Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: nnelson@haltonsearch.com \ v i : i > n i ; s i >. \ y . 1 1 :i u u \ \ i <v 4. * n · i \ i>ji< · i > i SPORTS By Jon Kuiperij OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Loyola wins Bur-Bear tourney The Loyola Hawks used a few point ers from their defencemen to capture the B Pool championship at last weekend's Bur-Bear high school hockey tourna ment. That would be pointers as in point shots, as the Hawks broke open Saturday's championship game by scor ing three goals in the second period that came directly off shots from the blue line, going on to a decisive 6-3 victory over Sudbury's St. Charles. Loyola defenceman Derek Werstroh pulled the Hawks into a 2-2 tie early in the middle frame, firing a shot from the line that made its way through traffic and eluded Cardinal goalie Dave Dicarlantonio. Minutes later, on a four-minute powerplay, Werstroh took another point shot that Luke Pam a/one deflected into the net. Mike Harrison capped off the rally 1:32 later, lifting a rebound over a fallen Dicarlantonio after a shot from the line. "W e have set plays to get it back to the defence, our defence just takes a nice little shot and (we) try to get a stick on it," Werstroh said. "That's helped us a lot this season." Loyola captain Kevin Sinclair, select ed the Hawks' most valuable player, added, "W e've talked about getting guys in front of the net, getting sticks on pucks and getting a lot of goals on tip-ins. It was good to get our (defence) involved. They've been outstanding offensively this entire tournament and during the sea son." In securing the victory, Loyola rebounded from a pair of one-goal deficits, including a St. Charles goal 20 seconds into the contest. The Cardinals also tallied a short-handed goal early in the second period before the Hawks responded with five consecutive markers to end the frame. "That's two games in a row we found ourselves down by a goal halfway through the game," noted Loyola coach Lany Litzgus, referring to the Hawks' 31 victory over Algonquin in the semifi nal. "Our guys never gave up, they kept fighting back." Dennis Field, Kyle Dorosh and Kyle MacDonald also tallied for Loyola, which beat Central and Timmins by 5-0 scores, downed Essex 5-2 and edged Nelson 5-4 earlier in the tournament. In Pool A competition, the T.A. Blakelock Tigers won five consecutive contests before falling to Volpe division nemesis Notre Dame 7-0 in the final. Blakelock's most impressive victory came over the Lord Elgin Lancers, who own a 12-0 record in Halton regular sea son play. The Tigers' 4-3 victory came in overtime as the teams played three skaters against three. Blakelock also defeated River East 3-2, downed Centre Wellington 3-1, hammered Delta 9-4 and edged Orangeville 2-1. In fact, the four Oakville teams that participated in the Bur-Bear tournament (also Queen Elizabeth Park and Holy Trinity) went undefeated in round-robin play. Q.E. Park lost 4-3 to Elgin in the Pool A quarterfinal while Holy Trinity was upset 4-2 by Ridgeway in the Pool B quarterfinal. The Loyola team ... Albert Altitonante (5). Matt Amantea (17). Mike Chereshnevsky (7), Peter Cunningham (IS ). Kyle Dorosh (18). Dennis Field (16), M ike Gomes (21). Corey Halyk (9). Mike Harrison (10). M ichael Ledressay (12), K yle MacDonald (3/4), Jam ie McAdam (20), Paul M cKinlay (13). M ilch Nevins (14), goalie Nicholas Palmieri (30). Luke Pamazone ( I I) . goalie Andrew Pereira (I). Daniel Kodrigucs (22), captain Kevin Sinclair (19), Taylor Stevens (8), Michael Valentinuzzi (27). Derek Werstroh (6) and goalie Brendan Woodham (31). Coaches: Larry Litzgus. Keith Boyd, trainer Jessica Keller. Loyola went undefeated to win the B-pool of the Bur-Bear high school tour nament in Burlington. TOP PHOTO: Daniel Rodrigues goes for the puck agaiast this unidentified player. BOTTOM PHOTO: celebrating their cham pionship. For complete player list, see accompanying story. Ron Kuzyk ·O akville B eaver E O R B E T T S CORBETTS SKI AND SNOWBOARD SHOP 120 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE 905.845.1561 w w w .s k ia n d s n o w b o a rd s .c o m SERVICE, EVENTS, AND GREAT DEALS ALWAYS AT CORBETT'S STILL SELEG Tiri CORBETT'S has received several factory clearances this week in Ski Wear, Boardwear, Helmets, Ski Poles, Ski Boots, Accessories and Snowboards. t it a / w f e a t M e a f e a f e / / CORBETT' S EXPERT SERVICE! CORBETTS HAS EVERYBODY COVERED I | r j 1000 Pieces of Ski & Snowboard Equipment O p e n th is W e e ke n d , Thurs.-Fri. 5 -8 , S a t 10-5, Sun . 11-4 USED EQUIPMENT SALE < h CORBETT' S GETS YOU " '[ READY 8 ANOTHER^ CORBETT'S FULL-FILLED DEAL SKI, SNOWBOARD and SNOW BLADE RENTALS AVAILABLE Daily, Weekend, W eekly and Seasonal H0UDAY VALLEY, ELUCOTVILLE N.Y. Filling Fast & Expecting Lake Effect Snows Tuesday February 3rd (SOLD OUT) Tuesday March 2nd Thursday February 19th Tuesday February 10th Thursday February 26,h A ' & , M m rf" *