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BY RON JOHNSON Midland Centennials went down to defeat at the hands of Essa 80's Sunday night in Essa by a 5-3 score, and with the loss, any real hopes of a first place finish for Cents have evaporated. That is, unless something unforeseen happens to the teams ahead of them. According to manager Doug Fox, Cents played poorly, and it was mainly a motivational sexe 7 fee a AE ee ae 2 cr i ~ ee Ideal weather This past Sunday saw the first activity Resort possibly be referred to as "'bustling." While snowfakes spiralled lazily down, snow-making machines were still spewing out their contribution for the good-sized crowd of skiers who had turned out on this second day of at Medonte Ski 1983. Operations manager Jerry French commented that, in many ways, it that First place hopes fade, as Cents lose 5-3 to Essa problem. "We didn't play well as a team. A couple of guys on each line played well, but there was always somebody just out for a skate."' Cents started slowly, spotting 80's a 2-0 lead after the first period. Essa scored once while shorthanded, and got the other' on a breakaway, a_ shot which goalie Chris Lemieux would have saved nine out of 10 h. -- yt é could times. Midland got back into it on a _second-period marker by Shawn Davy, but within five minutes, Essa came back with two of their own. At least one of those two goals was of the soft variety. After this point, the outcome was history. Fox says that Midland began to turn the game in their favour in the second frame, but let it get away. was ideal skiing weather, with the temperatures hovering close to the freezing mark--good themselves anyway, for whom heavy snow conditions and way-below-zero temperatures are more than a little uncomfortable. Let's hope this marks the start of a for skiers truly favourable spell of good con- operators. NO FRILLS BUYINGOR © =: SELLING A CAR! You will need a safety certificate! We can give you the govt. approved 63 inspection Open 6 days / week--plus discount foupo 526-3777 Courtesy Ford 723 King St. Midland No appointment necessary 8:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m. ditions for both skiers and ski resort Be safe "After scoring to make it 2-1, the team really forechecked well and carried the play to Essa. However they let up, sat back and let the 80's get the better of the play in the latter stages of the second period." Cents made one last run at winning the game in the last period, when they scored at 7:05 on a goal by Doug Kirton, but once again Essa rose up and got one right back. This time the goal came just six seconds later. Cents scored once more to make it close, but it was a game they didn't deserve to win anyway. Brian Cadeau scored the last goal for Midland. There is little chance now that Cents can catch either Essa or Stayner for first place, so it looks like it will come down to a battle between Midland and Penetanguishene Kings for the third and fourth spots. They play each other twice more in the schedule, so it could be decided there. C-notes....Cents are in Oro tonight for a game against the 77's which should mean two points....Don't count the points yet though, just ask Penetang...Midland is still missing Al Whidden with a_ bad ankle, Larry McMann due to holidays, and Rob Greenlaw because of a suspension...Greenlaw will be back in one game's time, McMann returns next week, and Whidden may sit until almost playoff time, in order to insure that his ankle is soun d...goaltender Chris Lemieux drew an assist on Cents last goal...Cents outshot Essa by 34-32...each side drew five minor penalties...Stayner Siskins come to Cen- tennial Arena on Friday to play an 8:30 p.m. game. Wlwy Bog tae It's Yellow Tag time again! Time to save big on accessories you'll use all winter. Come see your dealer soon. If you missed last year's Ski-Doo Yellow Tag Sale, it's time you found out why it's become the annual event of the snowmobile season! Your nearby Ski-Doo'dealer has these and many more Yellow Tag specials in-store now. Come take advantage of these Yellow Tag savings -- and take a look at the new 1983 Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Your dealer has the right sled for you -- at the right price! *® Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. Effective from Jan. 4th to the 30th 1983 or while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities CHALET SPORTS & EQUIPMENT LTD. 23 Main Street, Penetanguishene 949-8642 STURGEON POINT MARINA River Road East, Wasaga Beach 429-2934 Wednesday, January 5, 1983, Page 19