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The Cnadian Champion, Fndcay, January 24, 2003-27 'AA' midgets kickstart playoffs with overtime wins Milton's AA midgets have wasted no time in bringing both suc- i lit ùoyîa Vinicnawss&- looKing to repeat as league cham- pions this spring- kicked off their playoff run with back-to-back overtime wins to place first-round rival Ancaster on the proverbial chopping block. Amie Parcels' defending champs had some anxious moments in the beat-of-five series opener Saturday night, as they coughed up a three-goal lead and went into sudden death havmng been shut out for more than two periods. But Adamn Rutz crushed the visitors' comebaek victory hopes with an unassisted deposit two miinutes into thse extra session to cap a 4-3 decision. Erick Lizon, David Tielemans and Mark Wilson scored in the opening fratre. Mark Galîck set up tse first two tallies, while single helpers were drawn by Bary Kosmalski and Matt Price. It was Ue Winterhawks' tumn to rally Use following night on Use road, as Galick's second-period powerplay goal wiped out an Ancaster lead - established early on while shorUsanded. This equalizer set the stage for another brush of overtime hero- ica - Uis time provided by Wilson. Galick and Drew Evans assisted on the 2-1 game-winner, while James Mclntosh set Up the regulation lime goal. Netminder Robbie Smith was rock-solid between Use pipes, highlighting Use night wiUs two breakaway saves to help put Aiscaster on the verge of elimination. Milton had a chance to sweep the series asat nighs ai home. Resulta were flot available at press time. If necessary, game four will be played tomorrow evening in Ancaster. The AA midgets were Milton's only OMHA championship team last year. Strong start Milton 's A midgets domninated the majority of their regular-sea- son gaines, and aaw no reason to break that trend for Use stant of Use playoffa Sunday. At home against Orangeville, the Action Utility Trailer Winterhawks - who represent the best shot for an OMH-A title Uis spring - kicked off their bet-of-seven series in commanding fashion by whitewashing the Flyers 6-O. Aaron Clarke eamed the goose egg, while six different players lit Use lamp in a Uoroughly decisive victory. Harlcy Mouscos led with a goal and two helpers, while con- àtrbuting a goal and an assist each were Derek Blanchard and Daniel Lynch. Adamn Clerici, Ian Komack and Brent Taylor also dented the twine, while two-assist efforts were chipped in by Nie Cashmore, Phil Foley and John Murphy. Gamne two will be played tomorrow in Orangeville. The series retums to Memorial Arena Febnsary I at 6 p.m. Decisive win Milton's A major peewees were sturdy at boUs ends of Use ice in playoff-opening action, en route to toppling Flamborough 4-1 Saturday at Memorial Arena. The Liebert Canada Winterhawks held their guests to juat a dozen shots ini game one and had enough scoring for Use win before Use game was half over. Jonathan Ridmng notched Use game-winner, gomng top shelf on a two-on-one break early in Use second period. Daniel Lewandowski got Uings rolling by redirecting a cross-ice pasa from Riley Duke, while providing insurance markers were Duffer Black and Richard Tam. Parker Monts shutout bid was spoiled midway through the third. Overaîl, he received ample support from the likes of Jonathan Cragg and Matt Jessup. TMe best-of-seven series continued last night in Carlisle. AUl evened up Even a hat-trick from Sean McGovem wasn't enough for the Milton AA minor atoms to tighten their grip on Flamborough Tuesday night. The Dunsford Landscaping Winterhawks were trimmed 5-4, Usus squaring their OM.HA first-round series at one win apiece. Also scoring for Milton waa Liam Robinson, who highlighted Use night wiUs a penalty shot goal. James Hant chipped in two assista to Use losing cause, which fol- lowing Use Winterhawks' 3-2 overtime triumph in Use series open- er Sunday. McGovem provided Use heroies in sudden deaUs, with a nifty set-up by Bryden Curran. Luke Kimmerer showed strongly wiUs assista on regulation-time goals by McGovemn and Nicholas Cragg. Brandon Bodium was outstanding between Use pipes. The series continued last night in Flamborough. Game four is set for Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at Memorial Arena. Fierce finish Milton's AA minor midgets came Urough in Use clutch - tally- Re(p flot key mng twice during third-period play to nip Caledon 3-1 Monday night to kick off their OMIIA playdowns ini style. The teamas exchanged goals just seconds apart in the middle stanza before Jef Kitchen and Robbie Hunt salted things away down the stretch. The two also assisted on goal number one, deposited by Sean Mathé. Austen Vandenboom was rock-solid between the pipes for the narrow victory. The series continues tonight in Caledon, with game three set for Monday night at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Arena. Tykes quite stingy Milton's AA tykes have been rather uncharitable over the past Who Does lt.. Sawway a)i ~ ildd 1 ini 1, 11il riUI lectrîic/FI-îth Wheel Winterhawks battled to a t - 1 stalemate - Usanks to a sec- ond-period goal by Bryce Abraham. The highly dependable sniper - who's rarely kept off Use score- sheet - struck on Use powerplay to put Use Arthsur Electrie/FifUs Wheel Wtnterhawks ahead. Burligton knotted Usinga up in Use third. Then on Wednesday, Milton was equally efficient in its own end but a whole lot more productive up front on Use way to blasting Brampton 6-I1. Abraham exploded for four goals, while singles were chipped in by Gareth'Browne and Cody Seal. 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