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24 -The Canadian Champion, Fniday, March 30, 2001 *Free Pick-up & DeIrvery NoCharge for 842-8892 AM"D ___________________________________ Merchants up 2-J Photo by GRAH-AM PAINE Milton Schooi of Jiu-jitsu students <from 1.11) Shawn Loverlng, Gary Laing, Justine Smith end Peter Leaman show off the ohamplonship trophies they eemned during recent national competition. A hast of other locais deliv- mmed top four finishea. výHefty hardware haual for Milton jiu-jitsu students at national event Gold, silver and bronze rained down for members of the Milton School of Jiu-Jitsu recently St the Canadian Sport Jiu- Jitsu andI Grappling Championahip. Ali 22 junior conipetitora flnished top four - with many delivering multi-medal winning efforts in sport jiu-jitsu, grap- pling and demonstration kata. Leading the way with three golden performances was Gary Laing while reaching the top of the podium one time each were Peter Leaman, Shawn Lovering, Justine Smith andI Daniel Kelsh - who also secured a silver andI a bronze. Vafiessa Hoytfoc struck silver twice white doing so once each were Jade Brownridge, Tyla Camipbell, Sophia Civiero, Dante Duncan, Rachel Harris, Sigoumney Hoytfox, Shawn Lovering and Adam McDonald. Scott Freer andI Shannon Laing led the bronze-medal hunt with two apiece while singles went to Brownridge, Duncan, Harris, Zachary Boychuk, Brandon McDonald and Steve Mille Rounding things out with fourth-place performances were Katie Blaaco, Nerhys Hall and Graeme Taylor with two each as well as Campbell, Leainan and Smith. There were more thtan 200 competitions at the national championahipa. Leading Milton's contingent was Senaei Darlene Kelait. Early scoring surge leads to lopsided win By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion The Merchants answered the cail of opportunity- and waiting on the line was their biggesl playoif win to date. Taking luli advantage oii a cuncentrated rash ut penalties by the host Couchiching lTerriers'l'iesdaty, Milton scored four lmues Ont two-man powerplays near the eîîd ut u t irsi penod] aud went on lu thrashi their noiheru opponets 7-2. -What can yuu say. we capitalized oti eseiy îîpportuiiity tliey gave us," said general manager Nick Slawson. Thc liîpstded victury -which put the local juniors ahead two- games-tii-une in the ceagne semîilinals senes, which so tar as been a visitors' sertes -was numbcr three in a ruw on hoistile ground tor the Merchants. li alsu strengthencd the notion that they can play with their heads as well as their hkarts. Unlike the aggressive Bramupton Capitals, Couchiching employs a %vide- open style and can make teams pay for a lack of structure or discipline. But Milton affurded their hosis little of either during game threc - making the neccssary adjustments tu succeed against an offensively putent but physically inept club. "Our l'ore checking and back checking really stifled any offense they could musier. We're ptaying ver well on the big ice surtace,- remarked Slawson. Added playoff scoring sensation Andy Rozak. -l thtnk we'rc adapting pretty well. Couchichitig's a very skilled team. but we're definitely skating wîth ihera." Juel Camneron was tlawless for ail but une minute ut the cîîntest - during wbîch he surrendered goîals tii Mike Hanna and captain Dave Wnigley -white stanîing couniterpant Paul Schiîntetder got the houk betore irst intermission. Overaîl, shuts on net tavoured the Terrers 35-29. The Merchants ruade hall a-dozen depusits in a 10:24 stretch, including four within a couple ut minutes. Captain John Nadaltu enjuiyed tus second straight Iîîur-point effurtinl Cuiuchiching, with a goal aud three assîsts ii tit his semi- tinal scuning accîîunt to nine. - see MERCHANTS on page 25 400 STEE 905-87 (f3>TOYOTA Join us Monda y, April 2nd!!. For Exceptional Savings During RED TAG SALE DAYS LES AVE. ~IlN T O Y O _TA) www.miltontoyota.com D-1Ivvu SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 r (next to Gorrudle Auto Group)