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The Canadian Champion, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - A19 Thingsflot exavUctly rosy in IceHawks' nest WAL.-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Recentre>miçt fo tradç andýj-x-yamc osingskid' Now the 1number one man between theDu nhairtnatcpte combinejor rat her bleaiz scenaniojor local jr Ag The IceHawks' 9-6 loss to the last-place Mississauga Chargers Saîurday might could eas- ily be seen as the low point of this season. However, the worst may be yet to corne. Addressing recent fan forum reports, three Milton players - who wished to remain anony- mous - have confinned that there have been some requests for trades, and that things are far from rosy with the team. "Theres definitely some problemts here," said one player. Speaking to the reason.s behind the less- than-harmonious situation, two players said its at leasi partly to do with co-owners Dean Piett and Rob DeVincentis each having a son on this year's roster - feeling those personal interests have been put ahead of the overaîl good of the team. Said one player, "We al know what the prob- lem is." Asked about this ongoing cniticism and the trade requests - which if not accommodated may see some players walk out altogether - Piett said it's to be expected in today's Tier 2 Jr. A scene. "We were prepared for ibis," said the co- owner, president and general manager of the IceHawks, one of many îeams that are owned, managed or coached by parents of players. "Pretty much ail teams at this level, and even some in the OHL, have to deal with ibis ai some point. Its (criticism of teams owned by parents) an easy target." 0f course the ownership situation wasn'î the -"t' r- only factor given by players. One current player told the C part of the problem lay wiîb coï recently-departed forward Connui said bis sole reason for leaving waý Any problems with regard to t be rectified, as first-year skipper Bi has left tbe club for whaî's s described as personal matters. Pieut did say he may returu in a ity McDougalî's brother, Rob, and recently coming on huard afier Streetsville - are now aitbe helr assistant Bryan Gent sîill in the m Even wiib a bandful of regulai minor injuries, surrendering nîni basement-dwelling Cbargers thîs ceri.ainly gave Milton fans reason This pusbed the lcellawks'( reni losinig skîd to six gaines, anid one point abead otIBramiptin for the MacKinnion Division - bav' just a couple of weeks ago. cltub lasi week MtvVc /'LOïiiiWti ici>-îgi in his most recent road tnip, and received little in the way of defensive support from a short- staffed blueline. Milton had particular trouble with Chargers' top gunner Adam Bevilacqua, who amassed I he four goals and set up a fifth. Infhl For the lceHawks, third-year veterans Allen Pertcand Jamie Hawkrigg each tallied twice sta and added an assist, while Kevin Caister stood oui with a goal and three helpers. ln a [ai more expected defeat, Milton kicked off the weekend by falling 6-1 to the second- hampion that place Georgetown Raiders Fniday at Memonial ýachng, hile Arena. )r cinghle Ryan Stroz scored the lune goal on a deffec- is "the coach." tion midway through the second period, break- hat may now ing a shutout streak that lasted close to five flI MeDougal penods. simply beîng The lceflawks fended off a blowout - hold- ing their neighbouning rivals to one goal in the nother capac- second haîf of the night - but with their thinned out ranks and a real lack of intensity J oe Simon - were neyer in a position to secure an upset vic- .a stînt wîth t015. n, wth young Makîng the nîgbt even worse, rookie îîx. dcfenceman Matthew Prînsen - already on rs out nursing injury reserve - was involved lu a freak ie goals t0 the (thougb forîunaîely inînor) car accident in the pasi weekend parking lot and will now bc out a little longer to cuinge. ihan expected. 13-14-3) cur- Milton has a rare road game ibis Frîday vis- llefi ihein justi î0ng Burlingion lor a 7 pirn. stant agaînst the sîxîb place in ird-place 1 ougais. Sunday thev hosi tbe ing sat fourthb segomLrn îî-1ns of tbe Pbiflips Division.Camne lime is 3 30 p.nin blowcîs, rthe t)rut . i5DIl/LI (#1658294), Brute 11.5 TP/27" (#1658308) and Snow Joe 622 (#1636872) may not be available in ail stores. We apofogize for any inconvenience] this may have c aused. WAL.-MART CORRECTION NOTICE The Conair Massaging Heating Pad (#4081752) advertised in our current flyer (ending Dec. 5th) wîll not be available. We apologuze for any inconvenience this may have caused. WAL.-MART CORRECTION NOTICE The Portable Massager (#4058667/88) advertîsed in our current fiyer (ending Dec. 5ih> will not be available. Was always willing to help young players from CANADIAN on page A18 Ridley, who moved to Burlington after be retîrecl from teaching, was intensely loyal to Canadian players.1 In 1999, he campaignied for tbe Jays tu draft a power- hitting catcher be had scuuted in New Westminster, B. C. "Byckowski and 1 gui kind of loud about it, but we1 couldn't convince thern," bie îold tbe Minneapolis-Si. Paul Star Tribune last year. Nineteen picks later, the Minnesota Twins took the player be wanîed - Justin Morneau, wbu went on tu become the Amenican Leaguie MVP in 2006 and was the nînner-up ibis pasi season. Tbough bis work witb major league teams eanied Ridley a higher profile, bie gained even mure adînirers ai the lower levels, wbere bis abilities shone îbrougb. Ridley could spot a flaw in a players swing as bc walked by the diamond. He would always stop to offer encouragement and advice to players uf any age. 'Theres a fraternity in basebaîl," saîd Craig Bedford, whose son Brad played in Georgetown on a national bantam cbampîonsbip team Ridley belped coach in 2007. "Whenever you lînd somebody wbo loves the gaine as much as yuu, you're aîtracted to them." Maybe ibais why, as Elliott said. wbenever Ridley visited a diamond there would be a lîneup like he was V-bail camp -stLarts soon A 10-week instructional volleyball program four girls ages rine to 12 will bc beld eacb Sunday ai Tansley Woods Cominunity Centre in Burlingion startîng in January Eacb session will incînide 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of' thrce-on-tbree gaines. Sessions are as follows: 12:30-2 p.ni (ages inne-lO): 2- 3:30 pinm. (ages 11- 12). The Volley Girls House League for girls ages I13-16 will also start in January' ai Trinity Christian Scbool in Burlington. Gaines for players in Grades 7-8 play run froîn 10 a.iin.-2 p.m. and for players i Grades 9-11I froin 2-4 pi. For more infornation, caîl 905-333-0019 or visit www.haltonvolleyball.com. Santa Claus." *'A loi of peuple didu't realîze we bad ibis amnazing basebaîl guy nigbî bere,-Bedford said. -1 conisider îny sons association wiîh hbîm as ioially foriuiious. il was a gifi.' ht was a gîf t Ridley sbarcd wîîb as inany people as be could. Ridley is survived by bis daugicer Shaunoii and sons jeremy and Sbayne. A wake will be beld Saiurday at McKersie-Kucher Funeral H-ome, 114 Main St. E. Milton Crossroads 1220 Steeles Ave E. e 905-878-61631 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! JOIN US SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008 10OAM -2 PM For amazing deals on these and other specialty producis: SASoucis hi-ba)liIfd'râ YAVA SANS SFOOT CARE- ____ ~ //a Free G ft ,/oif//~i a (~ y' CUd eM Iia 290 BRONTE STREET SOUTH, International Cosmetics Ltd. MILTON, ON 905141 1