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Minor atoms sweep Brampton The Canadian Championi, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - A25 only thrcc limes i the rcgular season, but Miltons AA mninor atoms needed only three gaines to hand them their walking papers. With definite momentum from an overtime vlctory the night before, the Winterhawks completed an improbable sec- ond-round sweep with a con- vincing 6-2 decision in Brampton February 6. The Battalion struck first, but Milton answered back with two goals late in the opening period. The Winterhawks added three more in the second - A off shots from the point - to put any hopes for a series tumn- around to rest. Milton got goals from six dif- ferent players, including Maîîhew Gooding, Jacob Quinn and Marcus Kotyk, who each bad a goal and an assîst. Aidan Atkinson, Rourke Ferguson and Robert Jones also scored in the senies clincher. Ben Preisner, Adam Wilson and Graydon Wessinger eacb had two assists and Drew Jones drew one. Connor Hallyburton was solid in net for the vicîory. Tbe AA minor atoms now begin the OMHA quarterfinals tomorrow evening in Orangeville. Game two of tbe best-of-five series is slated for Friday at Milton Sports Centre. Rep Hockeyll Game lime is 6:30 p.m. AA bantams advance Brett Farquharson and Jason Enîmaa scored 16 seconds apart in the third period to break a 3- 3 tie and give the AA bantams a season highlight victory over the host Stoney Creek Wamrors February 5. Their late deposits - com- bined with two goals by Alessandro Famele and anoîher from Entmaa - allowed the AA bantams to advance pasi OMHA preliminary play. The win was that înuch sweeter since Stoney Creek had finîshed second in regular sea- son play and was heavily favoured 10 move on. Scott Duinencu drew two assisîs in the crucial victory, whîch foiiowed a 3-2 decîsion over Oakviiie and i-0 win against Flamborough. J oei Herder earned the shutout, whîle Famele scored in each of the two earlier wins. Also denting the twine were Chrîs Crosse>' and Travîs DeBaeremaeker. Jason Shaw was rock solîd between the pipes versus Oakvilie. The Winterhawks wiil now ta1Iý& on Iîbc xx lIin&Il ni tc Chatham-Tecumseh Shoreline series. No sweep for juveniles The AA juveniles' hopes for a second-round sweep came up short at Memoriai Arena Saturday night, due 10 a seem- ingly-endless shorthanded sîretch. The Winterhawks spent pret- ty much ail of the second and third periods down at ieast one man - and in many cases îwo. As a resuit, they feul 4-i to the Stoney Creek Warriors, who scored three times wiîh a five- on-îhree advantage to stave off elimination in OMHA action. Mark Strazdins tumned back two breakaways and was quite sharp overail 10 keep things respectable, while Sam Tomiinson scored in the open- ing [rame 10 erase an early visi- tors' lead. Setting hîm up were Nick Vipond and Chris Whiting, who four days carlier expioded for three goals and three assists in a 7-i game two drubbing. Milton will look to end what's been an extremely con- frontaîtonal besi-of-five series tonighî in Stoney Creek. If nec- essary, game five wiii bc piayed at Memoriai Arena Saturday night, starting at 8 p.m. The winncr will take on the Windsor Spitfires. MILTON OLD FRIENDS LEFAGCUE 50+ Men's Slo-Pitch OUR MISSION The Milton Old Friends League was founded for the express purpose of providing a safe and friendy venue for men 50 years of age or older to enjoy slo-pitch. TO QUALIFY TO PLAY: PLAYERS MUST BE 50 OR OLDER DURING CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR SPACE IS LIMITED S0 SIGN UP EARLY' Registration is scheduled for SAT. FEB. 18 AND SAT. FEB. 25 fromt lpm to 4pm ,.#~o.r~s)at the Royal Canadian Legion 21 Chartes St., Milton. For more information please calI ASAP PAT KANE at 905-878-0509 or PAT MCCANN at 905-878-3385 Firndlng aniwers. For [Ife. February is Heart Month. Please give. It begmns ai your front door, neighbour to neighbour. This February, please open your door la the Heart and Stroke Foundation volunteer in your communily. The difference you ean make is remarkable. www.heartandstroke.ca Corne eut and try Canada's rnost successful Olympic sport! Wednesdays 7-8 pin Try 4 sessions for $75 Milton Speed Skating... A perfect way ta stay fit, improve skating power, and it is a sport that the family can enjoy together. Corne out Wednesdays ta the John Tonelli Sport Centre (217 Laurier Ave, Milton) from 7 - 8 pm. Various sizes of skates wiII be available for ail ages ta experience Speed Skating. Just bring a heimet, kneepads, and gloves. For more information contact Andrea: 905-878-3412 or Stephanie: steph-heung@hotmail.com GO FAST & HAVE FUN!. GI