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PAGE 26, Wl IITI3Y FIRE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1987 Gary Roberts0 Whitby native knows bis job for the Flames ATOM Whitby house league hockey SQUIRT DIVISION Kinsmen ...5 Wesley Suddens3 John Copeland Curtis Clarke Melanie Pringlefi Sean Haynes 2 S. Scheepers 2 Andrew Dale Adnrew Mueller Mitchell Truck .3 Casey Dupant 2 Jason Hunter Nov. 29 Mitchell Truck.1 Casey Dupant Ont. Transport . 3 Matthew Foran 3 Ont Transport.. 2 Evan Cardwell Matthew Foran Kim Crouch.. .. 2 Evan Kitamura 2 Waterbed C. ..1 Chris Read Me lanie Pringlel Sean Haynes Waterbed C. ..1 Justin Terry Kinsmen...4 Kim Crouch..0 Wesley Suddens3 P. Meuleman Shutout: Eric Carter. NOVICE I)ec.5 Dom's Auto. .. 5 Kevin Yapps 2 Ryan McKinnon2 Jason Hochkiss McTeague... 4 Wes Huether 2 RyanO'Leary 2 Siville Contr. ..3 Mail Videa ..3 Jon Shetler 2 Tyler Derks Matt Wilson Terry Arges Stephen Death Dec. 5& 6 Nat. Trust... 2 Miles Woodman B. 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"The line I'rn on is a tough, grin- ding, defensive line," says Roberts fromn his Calgary home. A left winger, Roberts' linemates are Tim Hunter and Steve Bozek. And while that statement may seern contrary to Calgary's per- formance to date, as the highest scoring NHL team, Roberts says the coaching staff does preach defensive hockey. "I was on the powerplay at the beginning of the season. But we have so many offensive weapons here I arn now killing penalties." One of those weapons is Roberts' friend and fellow Whitby native Joe Nieuwendyk who has 1 9 goals with the Plames and was named the league's rookie of the month for Oc- Lober. To date, Roberts has netted four goals and six assists and he is quick to offer his tirne spent in the penalty box - 85 minutes. "It is part of my nature to play tough but I don't do it in a goon style. There is no need for that," says Roberts, who is in his second year with the Plames. Roberts was Calgary's first round pick in the 1984 draft. In bis first year with the teamn, 1986-87, he played haîf the year with the Flarnes' farm tearn, Moncton, and 32 games with the Flames. He had five goals and 10 assists during those 32 games but because he was called up and sent back down to Moncton three times that year, 1986-87 did not count as Roberts' rookie year. And because he only played à2 games, 1987-88 also doesn't count as a rookie year. Roberts, who played hockey in Whitby from the squirt level to midget, played four years of junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's. While with the team, Ottawa won a Memorial Cup. He moved on to the Guelph Platers for the second haif of the 1985-86 season and again helped his team win a memorial Cup. He was also a member of the 1985 Minto Cup lacrosse champions, the Whitby Warriors. The Flarnes are currently tied with the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Edmonton Qulers, in the Smythe division. "I think we can stay ahead of Edmonton ail year if we keep playing the way we are," says Roberts. The real test for the team wil corne in February when, because of the Calgary Olympic games, the tearn will play il straight games on the road. But Roberts is quick to point out the Flames are currently one of the top road tearns in the NHL with seven wins, three losses.and a tie, away from the Saddledome (as of last week). As for Roberts, his personal goal for the year is to play ail 80 games with the Flames and score 20 goals. "I arn capable of doing that," he says. Novices wnV Beaverton touirney Strong offence and an unyielding defence powered Whitby major novices to the charnpionship of a tournament in Beaverton Dec. 5-6. Whitby faced a Hillcrest Summit team coached by former MIL great Ken Dryden in the first game, but showed no respect for Hillcrest goalterîding as blasted away to an 8-1 wîn. The Whitby tearn, sponsored by Nash Alurninum, got goals two goals each frorn Shane Terrv. Gavin Prout and Paul Webb and singles by Craig Lanegger and Daniel Holmes. Prout had two goals in a 5-1 win over West Mal of Toronto in the second game. Webb, Terry and Lanegger also scored in the rough and tumble contest. In the semi-final, Whitby advan- ced with a 10-2 decision over Sutton. Terry scored four goals while Prout and Rob Dancey had two apiece. Webb and Steve Austin completed the scoring. In the final against Orillia, Austi In the final against Orillia, Austin scored first early in the game but Orillia tied it. Prout gave Whitby a 2-1 lead but naii-biting began as the teams went scoreless in the second. However, Dancey - scored, followed by Terry, Martin Homan and Cory Hass, and then'Dancey again, as Whitby cruised to the title in the third. Final score was 7-1. Coach Craig Terry said his tearn was tired, but happy, upon retur- ning home Sunday. Mjor atoms win2 of 4 Whitby's major atom B tearn won two of four games played in a recent tournament in Little Britain. Whitby lost to London 4-1 in the consolation championship, Mike Lafrenier getting the Whitby goal. The Whitby team, sponsored by Challis-Mr. Grocer, moved into the consolation championship after a 5- 1 win over Port Perry. Darrin Paquin scored two goals while Steve Cooper, Chris Arges and Matt Muir- had singles. Whitby opened the tournament with a 5-0 win over Lindsay, as Chris Mace and Adam Clay com- bined for the shutout. Cooper had three goals while Derek Young and Chris Stone had one apiece. W4hitby lost 6-2 to Orillia in the second game, Darryl Wright and Mickey Thornpson scoring for Whitby. Whitby is one of the top teams in the eastern and lakeshore league, with a record of five wins, two ties and two losses. Peterborough, Ajax, Pickering and Markham are also in the league. "We're doing quite well," says team manager Dave Arges. "Our success is based on ail-round team play. " Coach is Elwood Lee with assistants Steve Mace and Lew Mercer. The team will play in a tournarnent in Bowmanville over the Christmas holidays. Dart league Dodd & Souter's undefeated streak ended at five after a 7-3 loss to T.P. Sportswear in Wednesday Night Dart League play last week. Meanwhile Brooklin Cycle remained undefeated with an 8-2 win over The Weed Man. Dave Pindar continues to lead in the individual standings with 281 points. holding a healthy 26-point seveli points NOW OPEN -NORTH END BURGERS John and Jane Kotsopoulos, formerly of "WEST LYN DE BURG ER", are pleased to announce the opening of their new establish ment. We wish you ail a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Vear! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Dec. 17 -24 &Dec. 26 Free sof t drink with the purchase of a hamburger and f ries. HRS: MON - FR1 9- 9 SAT9 -8 668-6998 CLOSED SUN DAYS 605 Brock St. North, Whitby GARY ROBERTS 1 - 1