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18 - The Canadian Champion, Fniday, March 6, 1998.- SPORTS Okay, O'Flaherty, it's do or die OT 5v STEVE LSBLANC Specti to The Champion It's nice to know that when ail else fails, the Merchants can ely on the luck of the Irish. Breathing new life into is Jr. A club's post-sea- son campaign, Kevin O'Flaherty scored a double overtime game-winning goai to deliver a 4-3 vic- tory Tuesday night in Oakville. The 19-year-old centre - ironically an Oakville resident - picked up Ron Baker's wraparound attempt and popped one over John Lubera's left shoulder att12:06 of the second extra session. It was is sixtb goal of the playoffs. Ricli Williams alan assisted on the play, wbicb ended game three of the West Conference semnifi- nais just sby of the four-hour mark. The Blades led the series 2-1 prior to last night's tilt in Oakville. Resuits from the latest game weren't available at press time. While coming out on top, Milton was out-hus- tled through the bulk of overtime play as their rivais rang up more quality shots and far more checks - at ither end of the ice. Daniel Jacques proved to be tie great equalizer. Rebounding from a sonry game-one exhibition, lie turned aside 14 overtime shots and 40 overaîl for bis third playoff victory. "«It was nice to see Daniel back on is game and I thought T.J. (Lee) was excellent on defence," said a wired and weary Milton skipper Marty Williamson, who had held a crash-course practice and team meeting earlier in the day. "We looked a littie panicky in overtime, howev- er. This win was a door-opener for us but we' ve got to get better. "We need ail four lines gelling again." Capitalizing on a big defensive miscue and two man-advantage, the Blades erased a pair of one- goal deficits in the tbird period. Spark plug Kevin Woit notched the powerplay goal at 4:19 - with Jacques down from an initial se. MERCHANTS on page 19 kw~~~~i y.a xuulrnles Try one of our three new Edge recipes: H"2 Meaty: pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon anid beef &e Vege -ren peppers, red onions, mushrooms and diced tomatoes 8754890 The Wrks:pepperoni. Italian sausage, green peppers, red onions, mushrooms and doed tomatoes OR Croate your own Edge pizza: Top it with any one of our famous recipes or your favourite combination of tasty toppings We also have 3 other great crusts: Pan, Clasic or Stuffed Specielties Include: Triple Crown@, Hawaiian, Canadien Lovr's Include: Pepperoni, Veggie, Cheese, Meat Limited ime offer Kevin O'Flah.rly 2 Edu Pizzan- '2 Medium.M 2 Large $1699 $2199,, codel18 Code 20 1 I m Im h do auo d izmK rocipi H Wu6àn pý THE CANADIAN CHAMPION TUESDAY Mi\R(lil 6,1998 lie.