Whitby Free Proe, Wednesday, Apili lSb 1994, Page 23 Atom--s semi-finalists in season finalej Whitby'i minor atom AAA hockey teain, sponsored by Flying Fish and Chips, wrapped up their season by going as far as the semi-finals in a recent tourna- ment held in Stoney Creek. Ini the first contest, Whitby faced an aggessxve squad froin Welland. Ryan Matthews opened the scoring with a power play tip-in from a point shot from Dan VonEschscholtz. Welland tied the match before The Whitby minor peewee select hockey club, sponsored by Brooklin & District Kinsmen, has advanced to the finals in North York Hockey League action. After a ifixth-place finish in regular season play, Whitby opened the firet round against second-p lace Amesbury. Avenging a regula season loss, Whitby edged Aniesbury 4-3 in the first gaine and followed that up with a convincing 6-2 victory in game two to advanoe to the next round. Whitby's semi-final opponent was Markham. In the opening gaine Why held a 2-1 lead into the third period but saw victory slip away as Markham tied the score in the last minute of play. Camne two saw a much more determined Whity squad totally doninate play as tey skated to a 4-1 win. In the third game, Whitby once ag* held a lead going into the tird this time by a 2-0 score. Markhani refused to give up and battled back to tie the score 2-2 with less than three minutes to play. Needing the win to force a deciding gaine, Markhamn Pulled their goale for the extra attacker. Whitby scored an empty net goal and edged Markham 3-2. Whitby now awaits the winner of the other semi-final series. They will also participate in the Shanrock Tournament in Scarborough later this month. ]Ross winner in hocke,,;y draw Grace Ross of Whitby won first p rize, a sweater autooraphed by Doug Gilmour, in t h Whitby minor atomn AAA hockey teai draw. The winning ticket was sold by Ryan Farrow who won a Raleig mountain bike for most ticket sales. The draw, that had three other prizes, raised about $1,000 to help pay team expenses. Whitby roUer Jonnifer Cauwell a Andra McCrafi M Krstin Nakarmua & Kisten McCron _: h the end of the first to enter the second knotted at 1-1. VonEschacholtz then went to work counting two goals with Robbie Gawne collecting two assiste. Welland narrowed the gap with a marker early in the third and began to pressure Whitb. Goltender Joel Whitmarsh held the fort turne and time again until Ryan Farrw finished off the scing mudway through the third. VonEschscholtz collected four goals en route to a 6-2 thrashing over Streetville Igers. Other maremnen were Andrew Greenen and Farrow. Assista were awarded to Gawne and Nicholas Verkuyl with two eaeh. Julian 'Owen handled the goaltending and picked up the Win. The two wins placed the home side first in their division and a bye straight te the semi-finals to face league rival Quinte. Quinte came out flying in the first period and caught Whfitby flat-footed while building up a 3-O lead before the end of the firet. Whitby picked ùp the Pace in the second and began to pres Quinte. Quinte's goaltender was equal te the task and continually stoned the Whitby attack. It appeared that Whitby had managed te beat the Quinte netininder on two occasions but neither attempt was counted. Quinte added one more and skated to a "- win. VonEschacholtz represented the team ini a shootout contest and emerged as the winner for the age group by blasting two bard sla pahots by a very surprised celebrity netininder. Quinte went on te win the touna ,et, beating Halten Hurricane 5-3 in the chaznpionship. Although Whitby struggled in regular season play, they were a force to bedealt with, posting a seven wins, three losses and a tie record in their last three teurnaments, collecting the consolation championship in the prestigious Wayne Gretzky Christmas teurnament. Teain members are goaltenders Whitmarsh and Owen; defencemen Joshua Turcotte, Michael Kubrynski, lan Witruk and Justin Potter; forwards Greenen, Tom Ricica, Nathan Cotter, Verkuyl, Matthews, Mathew Taylor, Farrow, VonEschscholtz and Gawne. Hlead coach Don Twigger was assisted by Doug Turcotte, Rick Petrie and Paul Gawne. The teas= was managed by Scott Matthews. I I LIMITED EDITION1 CAVALIERs CANADA'S BEST SELUNG CA FOUR MEARS RUNNING, * 2. 0 Litre L4 MFI Engine e Standard Anti-Lock BrakesRaSpie Z2GrhcsPkge*emePEMNT Trunk Release e Tinted Glasse Power Door Locks SMWARTLEASE.- 36 OMONH e Floor Consolée* And.Much, Much More. 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