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26 - The Canadian Champion, Frlday, March 31. 2M0 Strong showing in finals iWnning weekend nets novices OMHA gold Photo by tIRAFI-AM PAINE Wlnterhawk Brandon Ras-Hunt may be outnumb.red on this play, but hie Milton A major novices outshon. Owen Sound In the OMHA champlonehlp seules - whlch they cllnched Sunday. Milton's A major novices punctuated their OMHA cbampionship drive with a huge exclamation mark. The Sandatone Transport Winterbawks took their six-point series witb Owen Sound in four games - capping thinga off with three ssraight wins, including a 4-2 clincher at John Tonelli Sports Centre Sunday. Eager to put things sway. sbey scored three limes in the opening two minutes of play. Tbrougb tIse balance of Uic aftcmoon clash, thcy relied on solid defense and crafty cage work by Adrian Eppinger to hold off the Rattlers. "Our guys knew what had to be donc and came out flgbting meal bard, like they have ail ycar," said head coach Doug Riding. "I'm real proud of Uic effort put fôrtb." Tyler Lafontaîne depoaited the game winner - on a long-range wrister - white the locals' other marksmen were Ryan Cbeeseman, Wade McGinnis and Jonathan Riding. Assista went to Kris DeINîn, Krista Dermott, Jordan Haggart, Brandon Rae- Hunt and Marshall Vince. Eppinger stoppcd 13 1of 15 shots and enjoyed sound support from bis blucline unit, espccially shrougb periods one and two. He was cqually sharp in gamne three - during wbich the 'Hawks controlled the entire aftcmoon and dumped Owen Sourd 6-1. DeINin and Dermott stood out with two goals each while cbipping in singles were Haggart and McGinnis. Riding, John Grant and Brad Mazzocato aIl drew a pair of helpers. Meanwhile, Milton was poised to become two-titlc champions st nigbt - when they hcaded into game Uiree of their beat-of-five Tri County final series with Georgetown leading two games to one. Making up thc mat of tbis year'sOMHA championsbip squad are Jonathan Cragg, Kienait Farrell, Mats Fratarcangeli and Eric Gottwald. Find Oui mare! Caîl for a brochure and information on thc excellent resource possibilities witb SEgyptian Arabian Horses and a free Farm Conference witb leading equine experts. Cai Today 1-800-461-2899 Source Arabians Intl. Quue, sseeinu: *How cao I bave a success- fui business witb horses? -Csn I enjoy borses and tax advantages too? *Do 1 need a farm? *ls there a simple formula for succesa? *What if 1 don't bave experience with homses? ARilton 8 AND UNDER WAs NEyER SO-MUCH FUN! Its called the Lii' Dragons Program-a new class offered by Muitonis Fastest Groin Karate School. Now kids 8 and under have a special class where they (and their parents> can enjoy the benefits of the martial arts, in a fast- paoed, engaging atmosphere. Its neyer too early ta Iearn about respect, focus and fun! Saturday mnomit ugs from 8:30-9:00am. At the Milton Leisure Centre. Registration April 15*. (905)876-1470 http:/Iwebhom.idirect.coml-Ispanozo MILTON TSURUOKA KARATE vReding football player makes national squad sBisbop Reding Secondary Scbool's $C rs Dan McBride is taldng bis football feroci- a d ty overacasdIbs summner. But firat, tIse sowening gridiron warrior rs ts will need a little financial assistance to back up his talent and intensity. to us Te Royals' 6'Y', 240 Iba. two-way superstar bas been invited to play witb the at 87,6- Canadian Under-25 team, that's sebeduled to tour Europe in July. 4943. McBride - BR's backbonc st fait, wo remains a top prospect for several Canadian universities including St. Mary's OAKVILLE 845-1561 'Il*J . ww.obeddshop.oor Sports Shorts and Laurier - is Iooking for sponsors to belp pay for airfare and accommodations. Individuals and businesses wishing to lend their support can do so by reaching him at 873-1725. Ageless wonder Like a fine wine or gourmet cheese, Miltonian Ed Whitlock just gets better witb age. The 69-year-old runner proved that once again at Sunday's Around thc Bsy Road Race in Hamilton - where he tsmed thse grueling 30-iometre course in 1:57:39 to place 50th overali. Milton's most seasoned racer upstaged a nmer of gifted runners leas thsn haif bit agsnd was by far the oldest competitor to break tise two-hour mark. But as impressive ss this performance wss, Whitlock has higher aspirations for the near future. "Nobody 70 or older has ever run a marathon in under three hours. 1 want to be the firat to do it," he said st fsll. His latest marathon performance - less than two years ago in Columbus, Ohio - resulted in a time 2:51 flat. Off to the finals Milton's ladies hockey teamt wrapped up an undefeated playoff mun by blanking Brantford 5-0 Sunday. The shutout win clinched them a spot in the Golden Horseshoe Women's Hockey League championship finals againat pow- erbouse St. Cathatines. Crafty cager Tanys Burton bsckstopped the locals to victory and ber teammatea controlled thse play fromt stars to finish - leading 2-0 and 4-0 by periods. Krista Lecky tallied twice to lead the charge wbilc adding singles were Melanie Beaumont, Julie Boonstra and Carol Winter. The best-of-three series started in St. Catharines Wednesday. Resuits were not available as press tinte.