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v 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 10,1990 Returns to His Roots Bowmanville's Don Daigle explains a call to Eagles' captain Glen Campbell during during a.recent game at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. After spending four years in the OHL as a linesman, Daigle chose not to return to the league this year. i Fans can expect to see him officiating a few more games in the Junior 'C' loop. by Brad Kelly Bowmanville referee Don Daigle has come full-circle. Wearing, the stripes for ■the first time as a referee at the age of 12, Daigle now . finds himself passing his wealth of knowledge on to future referees. They are kids doing very much the same as he was a few years back. They're doing something something they enjoy and making a few extra bucks doing it. But after a career that ■ •saw him advance from recre- • ation hockey games at the old Bowmanville Arena, to doing OHL games at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium, ■ he has decided to reduce the amount of time he spends in • the rinks. Deciding to spend more time at home with his -Wife Bonnie, son Michael and daughter Kari, there - will be no more OHL games in his future. of. But, as he put it, the door isn't shut on the possibility - of a return. "I thought I would miss ■it, but I don't really," he admitted admitted just prior to stepping _onto the ice at a referee clin- fit held in Bowmanville on ; September 30. "If I got : called back, I probably i would go. But will I get that ; call? I don't know." Rigorous Schedule I The rigorous schedule that a linesman in the OHL endures took its toll on him over his four-year career. And for now, he will satisfy his hunger for refereeing by doing some OHA games. "It was getting to be too much," he confided. "I'd get home from work at four o'clock, pack my stuff and be . out the door." "I'd return after midnight and be back into work for six in the morning. That would happen a couple of times and week," he continued. "Plus, I'd be doing OHA and minor games through the week as well." Daigle realized his potential potential at an early age, and placed phone calls to Ivan Locke asking if he could make the jump from OMHA hockey into the ranks of the OHA. After receiving a couple of much-needed breaks along the way, he found himself on the ice as a linesman linesman in the OHA at the age of 21. Maturity One of the first differences differences he noticed after doing a couple of games in the OHL was the maturity shown by the players. "They (the players) get there and their attitudes change quickly," he said. "YouTe dealing with adults 328 RITSON RD. N., OSHAWA 725-4744 if buty call 725-2831 wiioi.ksai.i: \ 111 I All. DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hardwood U ao ft wood lumber dry Wire It dressing facilities including custom made trim; hardwood It marine plywoods as well as a complete stock of building materials. because that league is a drafting ground for the NHL." ■ "The players realize that they have to show maturity if they want to make it to the NHL. It's a totally different different game than the OHA." One of the biggest games he officiated during his career career was à game in Kingston between the hometown Frontenacs and the visiting Oshawa Generals. One point, he recalled, separated the two teams from first and second place. After a three-hour game, Kingston scored with three seconds remaining on the clock to win 3-2. Another game that quickly quickly came to mind, again involved involved the Generals, but the memory isn't a fond one. "It was a Sunday night game three years ago and^ Ottawa was in town, he began. began. "There were five minutes minutes left and a spectator spit on an Ottawa player." "Next thing we knew, the whole Ottawa team was up in the stands swinging their sticks. The police ana rink attendants were called because because the stands aren't our territory." Homecoming One would think that his territory might include doing doing Eagle games on Sunday, nights. After all, it would be similar to a home game for him. But Bowmanville, he says, is a tough place to come home to. "I have a lot of problems coming back because too many people know me," he said. "It's hard in your own backyard when the fans are yelling, and you know who it is." "They (the fans) don't think I know who, but a quick glimpse into the stands and I know." Sfit Canadian & ta Usman SPORTS Eagles Win Home Opener 5-3 Against Lakefield Chiefs Chris Massey lands a left hand to the shoulder of this Lakefield player just prior to defenceman Dean Baumhauer's arrival on the scene during second period period action at the Recreation Complex on Sunday night. beat goaltender Chris Massey Massey with a shot that trickled between his pads. While on the power play late in the period, Nick Dennis redirected redirected a shot from Dean A three-goal outburst in the second period enabled the Eagles to win their home opener over the Chiefs by a 5-3 count. . by Brad Kelly gnoring Thanksgiving tradition, the Bowmanville Eagles feasted on some Chiefs instead of turkey in their home opener on Sunday Sunday night. The feast came at the hands of Lakefield, as the Eagles drummed up a 5-3 win in their first regular season game of the season. Three unanswered goals' in the second period broke open a 2-2 tie, giving the Eagles Eagles a much-deserved win. Lakefield closed to within two goals at 5-3 with 1:04 remaining in the . game as the Eagles were desperately trying to kill off a major penalty penalty for cross checking. With their goalie pulled for an extra extra attacker, Lakefield buzzed the Eagle net but goalie Chris Massey stood tall to preserve the win. Best Game It was ' by far the best game the Eagles have played to date. A lack of cohesion cohesion that was evident in the pre-season was not apparent apparent in this game. As a team, Bowmanville was much more focused than they have been, and played with a lot of intensity, especially especially in the offensive zone. It all added up to a very satisfying win for assistant coach Paul Reed. "Honestly, I think the team felt we had to win tonight tonight so we could get on the right track after a poor exhibition," exhibition," said a beaming Reed, who along with coach Mike Noonan, recorded their first win as coaches in Jr. *C' hockey. "This game will be a big boost to their (the players') confidence because they're starting to play more os a team." Lakefield broke on top early in this one,, ns Heath Sterling converted a rebound rebound into a goal with only 40 seconds elapsed off the clock. Brad Robinson tied the game from the slot after receiving a give-away by the Lakefield defence, but Sterling Sterling scored his second of the period when he was left alone in front of the net and Baumhauer to close out the period. Relief For Robinson With Robinson 1 getting his first goal so early in the season, it served as a relief for the second year centre- man who is looking to have a big year. "I'm more relaxed out on the ice this year as compared compared to last, he said from outside the. dressing room he broke down the right side and deposited a shot through the five hole. Lakefield thought they had scored late in the period, period, but referee Jim Houston disallowed the goal, ruling the puck was directed into the net by a glove. It was a good call considering the Lakefield player was lying on his stomach in the crease, and never made an attempt to free his stick from the clasp of the Eagle defenceman. Foolish Penalty Lakefield made for an interesting interesting finish with the when the Eagles found themselves two men down with less than nine minutes remaining. The improved play of thé Eagles came as no surprise to assistant coach Reed. "The guys realized that it's the regular season and it's time to play," he said. "This team - is getting to know each other as individuals individuals and not just as players on the ice." "Everyone came together tonight as a unit, and showed a lot of improvement over last week." jwTHEjSCOOP .-- Gil Bon- following the game. "As a help of the Eagles' Rbh ! R^al ; _ hèhu.'cohtàhùes to sit on ,the v/inu-1 a lach trn or* T ujoo fnnao ' Whft l/Afllf »• ifWAM Qn rTflQQ *_• 1 ' «il ' 1 1 rookie last year I was tense because I didn't know what to expect." "When I watched the rookies tonight, I knew what they were going through out there." Three different scorers for the Eagles put the game out of reach in the middle frame. Neil Taylor, Chris McCrae, and Glen Campbell all notched their first goals of the season. Both Taylor's and Campbell's goals came on rebounds. McCrae scored on a nice individual effort as who' ' : took & ■ foolish cross checking itiajor with'° ! 2!37 left in the game. Luckily for Real and the rest of the Eagles, Eagles, Massey stood his ground in the net. Lakefield's Jason Borgat- ti did manage to score a power play marker when he was left untouched beside the net. It was the only goal Massey would allow during the the major penalty. It was a great finish for Massey, who was especially sharp earlier in the period sidelines, with - a charley horse, "whilë Trevor' Newell was a victim of the numbers game...Participating in the opening face-off was Eagles' vice president Joan Murphy, and John Goode, an Eagles' executive member who was representing Goodyear...The Eagles will be on the road, where they failed to win a game in the pre-season, this Saturday night against Little Little Britain. They will entertain entertain Ajax this Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. One League Explanation Come in and see our "New Look" at the Oshawa Curling Club featuring.... "Jet Ice" • Memberships available • Incentives for new members • Curling for all ages from 6 to seniors • Reasonable rates Visit the Club and try some curling from October 9th through to our Grand Opening on Saturday, October 13th, at 2:00 p.m. for more information, call The Oshawa Curling Club 226 Bond St. E. Oshawa Telephone 728-6281 hi Pet of the Week Sorry. There is no photo available for publication. However, the Animal Shelter still has pets in need of families families willing to adopt them. Please call the number listed below for further details. details. "Pet of the Week" will return next week. Animal Shelter - 623-7651 Sponsored by runthia I like to help with solutions v I ■ ■ U ■ IV to your Real Estate needs. ^||)H Morgan Office Telephone fSmikA Trust ïïtff * «m\I MV4 H »H« 623-6622 987-1334 To the Editor In regard to the one hockey hockey league in the Town of Newcastle: There is one hockey league for the Town of Newcastle Newcastle known as the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreational Hockey Hockey League which provides house league hockey for all children in the Town of Newcastle. The B.R.H.L. was formed seven years ago to provide a proper house league program program for the children wanting wanting to play recreational hockey. The B.R.H.L. has an agreement with the Town of Newcastle that it will accept any child in the Town of Newcastle that wishes to play in the B.R.H.L. The B.R.H.L. is a house league affiliate of the O.M.H.A. and provides the children with 20 league games, 20 practices ana a playoff schedule and the op- S ortunity to play on tne .R.H.L. select teams and in each ago division the B.R.H.L. hosts n tournament, tournament, The B.R.H.L. program does not start until October 1 each year to provide time for the all-star teams to form before this. The B.R.H.L. presently has 44 teams with children from age 6 to 19 years old. Plus the squirt program has 90 children ages 4 and 5 which is run by the Kinsmen Kinsmen club. The B.R.H.L. is there for all the children in the Town of Newcastle wishing to play recreational hockey and will do its best to provide the children with a positive hockey experience and promote promote sportsmanship and team play. As far as all the children in the town being able to play on the same all-star team, that is something that the B.M.H.A., Orono, Newcastle Newcastle and the O.M.H.A. will have to work out. The B.R.H.L. house league program is in good shape and is providing hockey hockey for 650 children in the Town of Newcastle. Greg Couch Hockey Parent and V.P. B.R.H.L. TIRE BALES INC. 576-1220 KUMHO STEEL BELTED RADIAL 781 ALL SEASON 299 Doan AVI., Oihm spn RTTHOUGI it s bu Brad KbIIu If it's deemed to be sexist sexist if one agrees that women don't belong inside inside the locker room following following a professional rame, then I 1 have learned a very important lesson about myself. Much to my chagrin, I'm as guilty as the rest of them. Wishing to believe otherwise, otherwise, it became apparent apparent to me during the recent recent situation in the NFL. Now I -don't condone the actions of some of the players on the New England England Patriots, who allegedly allegedly made crude and disgusting disgusting remarks to a female reporter. There is no excuse for their ignorance. ignorance. ■ And if the allegations oy the reporter are proven proven to be true, then those players should be dealt with in a strict manner. People, regardless of their race or sex, should lot have to face that type )f harassment while on ;he job. But as I see 1 it, the sit- îation isn't going to lighten lighten any. Now, the easiest thing to do here would be to take the side (if there is such a thing in this issue) of the females and blast those who haven't come to grips with females doing doing traditionally male jobs in the workplace. It's the 90's, I would write, and the equal rights issue was resolved long ago, or so we thought. But morally, that would be wrong. It wouldn't express my true feelings on the issue. For one, I don't feel that it's morally right for women to be in a locker room full of men who are, in some cases, stark naked. I can only imagine how uncomfortable" it must be for the players when they exit from the showers following a game, and while toweling off, have a female reporter reporter begin drilling questions questions at them about the game. Secondly, I can't accept the view that some reporters reporters have taken when they suggest that players, by signing a professional contract, must be cour- teous to the media. If that's a rule, then it must be an unwritten one. I can guarantee that if you were to look at any professional contract, there is no clause in there stating that players should be subjected to females females in the locker room following a game. If the tables were turned, I' wonder how many female reporters would allow players to drop over to their house and, while taking a bath, allow fully clothed players to sit on the side of the tub and give an interview? interview? . Not many, I would imagine. imagine. I can't help but wonder if there would be as much hoopla surrounding this event if the issue didn't involve a female reportër. What if, for the sake: of argument, the situation involved a male reporter. What would happen if that same reporter was denied access to a university university women's locker room, or the locker room of professional professional tennis players. Something tells me, maybe it's my male chauvinism chauvinism whispering, that people wouldn't feel sorry for the reporter, and the issue wouldn't be deemed as being a discriminatory one. Rather, the reporter would be characterized,as being perverted for wanting wanting to do such a thing. Which, I guess, is the part of the issue that confuses confuses me the most. ,, It's discriminatory in one instance, but not in another. ^ Go figure. Sports Report From Senior Public Schools Rivalries are heating up in the senior public school soccer season. ' M-J-Hobbs Coaches Harvey Webster and Werner Wallroff have an undefeated senior girls' team with an undefeated record of one win and three ties. , The team played to two draws with tne Pines. The first game was 1-1, while the second was 0-0. On October 2 they collected collected their first win of the season season on their home. fie.ld against Dr. Hawkins with a ■2-1 win. MacKenzie Hudgin and Holly Ibbitson were the goal scorers. Dawn Pittens played well in goal, while Jenny Wilcock played a very strong game at centre full back. In their return match against Dr. Hawkins, the two teams played to a 0-0 draw. Strong defensive games were enjoyed by Jenny Jenny Wilcock, Chrissy Wallroff, Wallroff, Jacquie Musson, Mackenzie Mackenzie Hudgin, Dara Gardner, Brook Rowden and Kaneli Avioliotes. Pines The girls' team at the Pines improved their record to 2-0-2 last week. The Pines played two games against Bowmanville Senior Public, and not only were the scores the same, but so were the goal scorers. In both instances the scores were 4-0 for the Pines, and in both games, Deanna Parks had two. Tara Hawyard and Sherry Foster, with singles, also did some damage. The team is eagerly awaiting the tournament showdown at Dr. Hawkins Sr. Public School in Port Hope October 23-24. Strong Arms Meet for Competition at T.J.'s Gary Goodrulgo (loll) of Bolton, battles John Rob* Armwrostling Association, rind they will bo stngi orts of 1 ort 1 orry m tho loll handed division of an arm another competition nt Buster's in Newcastle Villa wrestling competition nt T'J's on Saturday afternoon. on November 17. Tho competition was organized by tho Port Perry