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TYie Canal1iaÀ Ghâfifiow: i, Fndây Ma cb ,-i98-19, Merchants get oneC game back Monarch Basketball *from OKAY on page 19 shot and captan Jeff Haydar tied up with Brian Moniz - while David Dunn sank their final equalizer on a backhand flip four minutes later. These talles sandwiched Milton's final regulation time tally, which came by way of a blueline floater off S(Cvc (larkC *i(- k sk i! <had 1[1, nt 1hi partial screcco. Tagging their first goals of round two carlier on were Baker and Natban Gillies, wbo bauled in a behind-the-net bounce pass by Williams and beat Lubera with a top shelf wrist shot. 'Me NCAA Division 1 bound winger drew some of the loudest support from Merchant fans for is tena- cious comner work througbout the nigbt. Williams, O'Flaherty and Chad Blundy also stood out with some effective penalty killing, during a higb- ly chippy affair that saw two dozen minors assessed. Overzealous play led to early exits for Woit and Steve French, who went down with minor knee and leg injuries respectively. Mark MePhail was back in action after sitting out game two with a pulled hamstring while Shane Sullivan played through armn soreness. Fellow defenceman Raitis (Razor) Ivanans bas been spasins. Gracing Oakville Arcna witb bis presence Tuesday was Hockey Nigbî in Canadas Don Cherry, wbo was sure to bave cnjoyed the double-overtime ending to tbat ofthtb less tban popular Olympic shootout format. Merchant notes: Sniper Darren Haydar is scoreless in bis last two games ... Mike Whceliban bas yet to sec any playoff action wbile fllow rookies Jeff Seeds and Jamie Fitzgibbon are donc tbeir Jr. C stints witb Erin and are available as well ... Milton bosts game livc tonigbt at 8 p.m. In otber West Conference action, Hamilton leads Bramalea tbree games to one. Atoms go distance for victory Game five heroics are becoming tbe norm fçor tbe single A major atom Winterbawks, wbo went tbe series distance a second straigbt time hefore disposing of their OMHA opponients. Their most recent victims were tbe Orangeville Flyers, who after stretcbing tbe series witb game three, and four victories were pummeled 8-2 in the clincher. Liam Tennant led offensively for Milton with a hat- trick while goaltender Troy Squance beld down tbe fort early on before bis team's scoring puncb kicked in. Tallying twice-with a rocket slapshot and finesse breakaway was David Aggio. He later set up Pbil Foley for tbe final nail in Orangevilles coffin. Other big performances came courtcsy of linemates Kyle Thomas and Corey White, who combined for a goal and seven assists. Kyle Scott also scored. Blueliners Sam Tomlinson, Seth Ferguson, Matt Mastrangelo and Laura Lighthall were solid in rgame five as tbey have been throughout rounds one and two. Providing ample protection for Squance and Mike Sanders, tbey curnently hoast an-impressive two goals- against average in post-season play. The first four games of tbe Milton-Orangeville series were A decided by two goals or less. The 'Hawks will now battle Barrie for a bertb in the OMI-A championship finals. NBA Milton Graphies 55 Milton Dodge 54 Players-of-the-game Ryan Furik of Milton Graphies and Milton Dodge's Ben Stuti y 01ni the inot eccting tilts tht s scason- AIter traîtîng by 1(0 through three quarteis, Milton Dodge threw a heckuva scare int iheir oppontenis and nearty designed thetît- selves a comeback victory. Tuesday, February 24 Big East (Co-ed) Wallace Pontiac 26 Charley Fitzwhiskey's 16 Atier a slow start, Wallace Pontiac bit l'or double digits in boîh the tird and fourth quarter to steat victory oui of the hands of defeat. Sean Casselman led offensivety for the vicions wiîh îhnee baskets and iook player-of- ihe-game lionours for bis ieamn. Charley Fiizwhiskey's top boopster was Kim Smith, who iurned in a robusi iwo-way perfor- mance. Knuckles/Bomar 16 Gallinger Ford 10 Correciing a temporary gtitch in their attàck - which afforded Gallinger Ford a 6- 2 second-quarter - Knuckles/Bomnar reclaimed the lead and held on for the win. They completely shut down Gallingers offence in the second baîf, despite consistent bustle by player-of-the-game Eric Taylor. Rock-steady defence earned Todd Massell the nod for Knuickles/Bomar. \O ,(' 10-1I qýN INarinaro Construction -i1 Bruce Hoo)d Travel 38 Marinaro Construction paced themsclv es more eftectively iban their globe-iroiiing opponents and had a little more in the tank down the siretch. This allowed îhemi to stealthite win in the final minute of play. Bryan Beaudoin was namied Marinaros player-of-iht'-game for hi. greai cetèen'ive citorts whîlc steady play ai the guard posi- tion won Evan Moire to)p marks f'or Brince Hood Travel. NBA State Farm Insurance/Cutaia 50 Milton G.raphies 44 State Farm Insurance blew the floiîdg.ics open early and Milton Grapbics- despite a valiant effort - couldn't quite close thcmn. They traîled by fine atter the first iwo quarters before narrowing the gap in the later goinLgs. Highlighting ibis tilt were Milton Graphies' Scott Harris and Trevor Tobin of State Farmn Insurance/Cutaia. Non-profit community events are listed in Dateline. Fax your Dateline item to 878-4943. Summer hockey Golden Horseshoe Hockey is and team entries will be accept- currently accepting applica- ed for adult play. tions for adult and children's Games are played at summer league play. Burington's Mainway Arena. Children five to 16 years old For more information or to are eligible for minor league receive an application, cal competition while individual 332-0757 or 257-5805. CONGRATULATIONS to John & Melissa Peddie, winners of dinner for 2 at Charley Fitzwhiskey's. 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