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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 26,1992 Brought to you by. Serving^ 011 Since 1922 Corner of Courtice Rd. Sales and Servicing Salesperson of the week Don Andrewsj Phone Brad Kelly at 623-3303 Hockey Star Hoping for Better Times ORONO MIDGETS ADVANCE -- The talented midget baseball team from Orono will be travelling down the highway to Port Hope as participants in the All-Ontario midget 'C' tournament that will be held on Labour Day weekend. Orono eliminated Georgetown in two straight games in their bcsl-of-thrcc playoff series to qualify. In game one, Daryl Houston was die winning pitcher in a 6-4 victory, while Mike Landers pitched a complete-game 8-6 win in game two of the series on Saturday in Georgetown. Houston also held a hot bat, going six-for-seven over the two games. Orono will open the All-Ontario tournament with a game against Tilsonburg on Friday, September 4. MEN'S SOCCER -- The Darlington Men's soccer league will be holding dieir year-end playoff tournament at the Orono soccer fields this Saturday. Games begin at 9:00 a.m., with the finals slated for 6:00 p.m. The Orono Firefighters will be on hand, selling food and refreshments to the spectators who will no doubt be hungry and thirsty after watching the talented area players in one of Canada's oldest soccer leagues. LEGION BOWLING -- Those interested in playing in the Legion Ladies Bowling League should note that games will begin on Thursday, September 3, at 6:45 p.m. The note we received doesn't say where those who arc interested in joining should meet,'but we assume it is the Liberty. Bowl on Baseline Road in Bowmanville. NEEDS PLAYERS -- Gord Carey is still out and about looking to fill positions for various teams in the Oshawa Hawkeyes football program. Needed arc players eligible to play peewee football for this season. If you're interested, contact Gord at 987-4423. All of the equipment is provided, and-home games are played at Civic Fields in Oshawa. IIMIMMIM TOURNAMENT WINNERS -- The ALS Society of Durham (Lou Gehrig's Disease) held a slo pitch tournament on August 14-16, and the second place finishers in the Mixed Recreation Division were the Warriors from Bowmanville. In first were Cheers of Oshawa, and taking third were Labatts, also of Oshawa. In the Men's Recreation Division, the Port Perry Bullets took top honours, while Hanet Plastics of Whitby and Baker Park #3 of Oshawa were second and third respectively. by Brad Kelly • The memory that Craig dcBlois carries with him as he reflects on his junior year of a hockey scholarship at Colgate University is not a fond one. In fact, without the aid of a calendar, calendar, he can recite the exact day that his hockey career at Colgate changed for the duration of his tenure tenure there. It was Thursday, December 5. That was the day the head coach of the Colgate hockey program for the past 15 years, Terry Slater, died as the result of complications from an aneurism that he -suffered four days previously. "He was à legend," described dcBlois. "He was the closest person in my life who has died, so it was pretty traumatic." In dcBlois' freshman year, Slater led Colgate to the ECAC regular season title and playoff championship, championship, advancing to the championship game of the NCAA tournament. He posted a school record 36 wins that year, and had established himself as the winningest coach in Colgate history. history. He had complained of having a cold ear and sinus headaches prior to a set of weekend games in Kent State, recalled deBlois. Colgate lost on the Friday night, and could only salvage a lie on Saturday. It was a disappointing way to conclude a weekend that should have saw Colgate pick up two easy victories. They boarded the bus and returned returned home on Sunday afternoon. Just over four hours later, Slater suffered suffered an aneurism. "We were having a brutal season to that point, and then we started to pick it up," said deBlois. "We figured figured we'd do it for the coach." The team improved slightly, but suffered through a sub-par season by Colgate standards, finishing with an overall record of 14-16-1. After coach Slater passed away, things didn't get any easier for the team. Assistant coach Brian Durocli- er, the person who recruited dcBlois when he played for the Oshawa Legionnaires, Legionnaires, took over behind the bench. He didn't get the support of the players, and subsequently was fired in May. "It's hard for an assistant coach to move into that powerful of a position position and get the same respect," said deBlois. Now, entering what should be his most promising year as a senior, it will be like starting all over. After establishing himself as a solid contributor contributor to the team, he will have to earn a spot and the respect of a new coach. But that shouldn't pose a problem problem for the 22-ycar-old Bowmanville Bowmanville resident. Last year, as a junior, he enjoyed his most productive season season offensively with 13 goals and 3 assists in 30 games. He also managed managed to continue his aggressive style, leading the team with 27 penalties. penalties. These statistics belong to a player who has been dubbed as a defensive defensive specialist. In fact, he was selected selected the defensive player of the year for the team. "My role going into last year was that they didn't expect me to : I.;..: \ fiii score that many goals, but to fill the role as a defensive player," he said. His hard work ethic and dedication dedication earned him an assistant captain's captain's role for the upcoming season. The turmoil surrounding the hockey season continued throughout tire year, concluding with the field lacrosse team which dcBlois joined in tire spring. With a new coach, the team could only muster a 3-9 record. The season provided very little fun, and whether lie'll return to thc.club next year is an uncertainly. "It's pretty tough," said dcBlois of trying to be a two-sport athlete at the university level. "They (the lacrosse lacrosse coaches) expect me to make a 100% commitment, but hockey is my number one commitment." He is hoping that the commitment commitment to hockey will ultimately lead! to a pro contract. If not, there may; be a chance of playing professional-! ly in Europe after he graduates. * "This year I showed that I can; score and play, but I'd probably go » in as a defensive player," he said of! his aspirations to play in the NHL or; die minor leagues. "My skating has improved (since! my freshman year). If anything, I've: improved my leg strength which is; the most important thing for a hock-; cy player." , , ] Willi the trauma of last season; now behind him, dcBlois hopes to. make the transition from a junior to! a senior a smooth one. Perhaps, it; will pave the way to a career beyond! university. ! . ' '< t j Craig deBlois, seen above in uniform with Colgate University, 1 will be entering his-senior year at the school in the fall. He's hoping that his final year provides better memories than his junior season.; The sudden death of his coach in mid-season last year left the hockey program at Colgate in some turmoil. 1 ' it bui', " v ■, !,■ 328 RITSON RD. N., OSHAWA 725-4744 if busy call 725-2831 WHOLESALE & RETAIL DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hardwood and softwood lumber dry kilns and .dressing facilities including custom made trim; hardwood and marine plywoods as well as a complete stock of building materials. 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