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Mini takes it to max 1-ormer Niitii er: hani..s i ng Cna tion Darren "Mini" Haydar bas been named Rookie of the Week for NCAA' s Hockey East. The University of New Hampshire (UNH) fresbman stocd out in both halves of a home-and-home series with Boston University last weekend. He notched the Wildcats' final tally in a 2-2 tie last Friday before delivering a goal and an assist the following nigbt, leading is new team te a 3-1 triumph. The 1 9-year-old star bas picked up the pace recently and been promoted te thse first line. As a team, UNH is ranked sixth nationally. Good penalty killing Wbile their powerplay bas heen rather anemidc tis season - even with Mini in thse mix - their penalty killing bas been sensational and bas operated at 100 per cent efficiency since late last montb. Fellow Miltonian Scott Bertoli showed strongly last weekend as well witb bis Princeton Tigers cf thse Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC). The 21-year-old - a senior on the high- ly documented 'orange line' - was instru- mental in a two-game sweep of their noth country opposition. Darren Haydar He belped set up the game-winning goal in a 2-0 shutout of St. Lawrence and scored is first of the season in a 4-3 victo- ry over Clarkson. Botb Princeton and tbe University of New Hampsbire went to the NCAA Cbampionship last season in Boston, witb UNH reaching the semîifinals. Bertoli's Tigers were put out in the first round by eventual champions Micbigan, wbere current Merchant defenceman Matt Bannan will go next year on a fuît scbolar- ship. He officially signed is letter of intent last week. Alumni Guelph captains E.C. Drury's wresting alumni continue to make a name for tbemselves at thse post- secondary scbool level. Former Spartan grapplers Chris Denich and Victor Sprenger were recently named co-captains of the Guelph University varsi- ty teamn. Denich kicked off bis sophomore season in fine style witb a bronze last weekend at tbe University of Toronto. Winning is first university medal at the same toumanient was Frank Cavallo, wbo beat a pair of.bigbly-ranked opponients on his way to a silver. Sprenger, a tbird-year veteran, bas been slowed by a band injury of late but remains one of Guelpb's top bopes for a national medal. Also enjoying early success tbis year is Brock University's Grant Heffron. The former higb school provincial bronze medalist captured bis first university gold recently at thse Concordia Tournament in Montreal. The CIAU finals will be bosted by Guelph University in February. Tho Canadian Champion, Fdday, November 20, 1998 -21 Bantams blank Woolwich, Jon Reid gets the shutout l'lie AA nmajor bantilis continue iii take a raliher extreme approacb to beating Woolwich. After registering an eigbt-goal margin of victory last month, the Primary Electric Winterhawks once again soared over tbemn Sunday in an outstanding 4-0 shutout win. Jon Reid tumned hack 30 shots for the goose egg. He was particularly effective - and bigbly aggressive - in thwarting Woolwic's powerplay gunners. Offering him ample assistance were defencemen Chris Dumencu and Mike Volpe, who stayed com- posed in a penalty-filled affair. Offensively it was Ricky Nadalin wbo stood out with three assists while Andrew Kirkland tallied twice. Trevor Martin and Justin Tingley potted the other goals. Chipping in single assists were Robert Day, Luke Hendrie, Justin Mastrangelo and Jon Taylor - wbo was tripped twice by Woolwich's lone femnale player, perbaps the only one in tbe league at that age level. Inching doser Mlton's AA minor atoms baven't quite found the winning formula for the Orangeville Flyers yet, but tbey'oe getting migbty close. Following a disappointing 5-0 round one shutout defeat last montb, the Winterhawks showed signifi- cant progress in their retum engagement Saturday and only lost 3-1. Michael Sullivan was rock solid between thse pipes while Ryan Black set up Jacob Demarsh for the lone tally. Sound penalty killing and back cbecking came from Jordan Gleed and Asbley Rutz. Sunday the Wallace Pontiac Buick sponsored crew - one of the most defensively sound teams in the local minor league ranks - humbled the Oakville Rangers 4-1 and improved to 7-2-3 on tbe year. Pacing the offense was Connor Mitchell, wbo assist- ed on goals by Alex Bemdt and Scott McTracb. Also ligbting the lamp weoe Blake Frittenburg andi Luke Hartwick. linIlIl13I.î. aluid R ciilii l B i l i n.k J p n helpers. Cruising along Crafty cage work by Trevor Saliba and Sound defense eamned the AA midgets a 3-1 decision over Fergus Monday - their 1Oth win of the season. Milton scored three unanswered goals including two in the opening framne after their opponents stnick firat. Derek Mewhinney, Greg Moore and Jordan Jeans dented the twine. Shots on goal favoured the Spectnim Airways spon- sored crew 25-19. The Winterhawks are back at home this coming Monday at 9:15 p.m. when they'll do battie with Caledon, the one teamn they've been unable to defeat this year. 'Canes slumping A tough stretch against MTHL opponients saw the AAA major peewees scored just one point in four games. It came in a 2-2 draw witb the Mississauga Senators in which Halton squandered an early lead. Rory LJohnston gave a strong goaltending performance while goals came from Mark Lucas and Ian Robertson. t In their next meeting the Hurricanes were outshot .by a two-to-one ratio and spanked 4-0, despite Tim 1Jasperson' s physical presence and a robust two-way effort by Marcus Goencz. S Other losses came against the Mississauga Rebels (5-3) and Toronto Red Wings (3-2). Scoring in the two contest were Lucas, Drew Evans, aJames Mclntosh, Danny Powers and Kyle Quincey. Wave of success e The single A major atoms extended their current ewinning streak to eight games this past week with a 5- 1 decision over thse Acton Tanners. t- Stephen Kays led offensively with a pair of goals and one assist wbile Jake Casweil drew two helpers. d Contributing singles were Colin Martin, Nathan Nadalin and Anthony Pernizza. THE NEW OO's ME-- - HERENI OGEINTOUTR DEj ON AI 99 I. 199 Nisa As.S' ..4ith..ir.* a XEl Consumers Digest .Best Buy Lite is a journey. Enjoy the ride. Smart people always rrad thefine prtnt. And they always weartheir seat beits. Limtedtime offer. 'Special No-Nonsease 36 monsh lease on 99AitimaaGXEALR. 5.8%, 99PathinderChilkootTrail Ediion. A.LR. 68% with down payment or equivalent trade. Ispayment & secuuiy due a lease signing. Lease based on maximum of 6.000 km. Excess km charged at 50.121km. 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