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22-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, March 23, 2004 dcvis nciay t ic- Mlaj*or bantams win tie-breaker cii cib ----tt-s Thc-, <-icsle ct j Wil fce urinoon chance to pick up some hardware," said Sports Centre against the Erin Shamrocks, WilfceBrlnào Nadalin, who was an assistant coach under who host game two tonlight. The best-of- inbest-of-three clash Marty Hannah during last year's Tri five series continues at Tonelli Saturday at County sweep over Stoney Creek. 2 pr. "-ELP SC>MEoe4JE CÀ&LL 1 8ODl4TUI So Milton's A-A major bantai will get a chance to defend their Tri County titie after ail. Head coach John Nadalin initially thought bis Winterhawks had fallen short of qualifying following Wednesday's 5-3 decision over the top-seeded Burlington Eagles at Milton Sports Centre. It was believed that they had to win that game by at least four goals in order to advance to thse hest-of-three finals against Burlington. However, the 7-3 Winterhawks fmnished in a three-way tie for second place, and got the nod because they had one more victory than St. Catharines and boasted a head-to-head win over Stoney Creek. "It's great that thse guys will have a Tlhe championship series Also vymng for Tni County began Iast night in gold are the tykes, who host- Burlington and continues at ed last miglt's best-of-five Milton Sports Centre senies opener with the Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Caledon Hawks. Despite not havmng homne- i oGamne two goes tonight at ice advantage for the Teen Ranch, whîle gamne series, Milton has to be three is slated for Fniday at considered at least a siht 6:30 p.m. at Milton Sports favourite to prevail - having Centre. won the last two showdowns with Now within stniking distance of Burlington before liat night. clinching a championship after a rather Meanwhile, Milton's A major bantaros rocky regular season, the local tykes went alto began Tri County championship play unheaten at 7-0-3 in their round-robin caro- st night, after going a near-perfect 7-1 paign and went 1 -0- 1 against Caledon - through round-robin play. with a 2-0 shutout victory and 3-3 stale- They kicked things off at John Tonelli mate. Long-shots lead the way in second leg of Apac%.hes Fame Series Friday Bettoe dihs't give Western Gemi or Rocketboy much back- img ins the $17.000 second leg of flhe Apaches Pame Series Friday ai ai Woodblae Race Traek, but lots of tse dmrc- year-ols deliveredhlige double-digit cstmaa. Wsfls the 3-5 favourite O Narstac Magie going aif-stide while battlitg for early position Western Gem andI driver Tony Kerwood were able to retais the large puices in flic lirai of two Gladly acng apocket rde as PH lidalWave snd driver Randy Wa$es eut openiag frtci= of :27.2,3:6.2 and 1:26. 1, Westen Gem popped frthe flcover luic laeie aid paced ta a oese-length victoey in a lifetim record of 1.54.3. l>okagon finished second and bootad-uthfli $263.70 exacte PH Tidal Wave, who was tica lengtlis back, buaig on for fWland oleted awoppin$,488.70 triatr Tr~ained by o-awuie Demius NatIon of Cottaa, Ontario for p.a= efKsuil Robertsont of Allen Park, Michigan, Western Gessipns.4i ho is second wisiera$i pi oflthe yearlin kmu starts A son of Riimad Arn Qpal, bc nw as $13,530 in 2004 aid$2and2,19 in hicaeer Alsa wof$ing lis way isba a pocket ride, Rockethoy and driver Kaivin Rose flre ic seconid ahooker of flic evenig - stppngte ki*in espnl b o 4.4 in Aflai Ieavi fsro post five, Rose and fl a ngliter of Pacifie Rocket and Tarport Senisation reached thfe frotlary and eut a :27.1 opeasighfacion. Miltonias CItai. Qrsférouanmd 8-5 fayotant e Mata Hary msade flic iront ftrm the four-fiole befr fli :56.1 half-way iloof Beat tank. Now in flie two-hole past dms 1-.25.2 thini paoel, Ros nd tie RoccoAuciello-trained miss sprintd off the cover to a ths'ce-quatten-of-a-effi wmn Warrawee Flash sud driver Rod Ilencsy took second, while Mllicfss Randy Waples and f2lassic Giin were a Icugtf back for lire The exactor rwmed $577.0, whilethe tiactor paid aneye-openiug $8,178.20. Owned by Aflan and Jobu Lockie of Zéphsyr, Ontario, Rocketboy eanied his first win of theaeason riday -raiju his record to 1-1-1, in nine starts. ii carcer bnskroll now stands at$26,020. One igt SleatWoodtie, Dedas Qe few homie mrmofth-aei a stake'siecord of 1:54.3 to take the sec- Steered by Rick Zéon and owned by flhe C sud 1 Raciug Stable of ro lyn, New Yodc, Deadran's Carve bsbeesithe defiultioss of conÀsisten du sesson aud uow spots a lifefirn baukroli of $147,714. Bail hockey play back for '04 MARCH 26TH: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MILTON SPORTS CENTRE MARCH 27TH: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM MILTON SPORTS CENTRE Milton Minor Hockey Associatton wiII be accepttng payment by Cash, Cheque, VISA, MASTERCARD and DEBIT If you have any questions contact info@miltonwinterhawks.com or calil 905-878-8340 Milton will once again be offer- mng an adult hall hockey league this suner. Only tearo entries will he accept- ed - at a cost of $1,799 - for 2004 competition, which runs from May until mid-August. The league is open to men of aIl skill levels 18 years of age and up, with players needing just a helmet. hockey gloves and a stick. League winners advance to provincial championship play at the end of the summer. To obtain a registration form or for more information, call (905) 616-9153 or visit www.haltonbsl.ca. WVe believe... in helping. Anyone. Anyhere. PLEASE lIE et