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> As Sarah Couch looks back on her first season of play in Senior TWV women's hockey for the Toronto Aeros, her memories will be of mixed emotions. She will be able to look back fondly on helping her team to their sixth consecutive provincial title, in which she was a major contributor. But when memories of the Canadian championships are conjured up, questions will always remain as to what went wrong. Though long on experience at the National level, the Toronto Aeros Women's 'AA' hockey team never quite experienced a Canadian championship like the one this past weekend ill Winnipeg. As defending National Champions, the Aeros were expected to once again challege for top honours in the country. As it turned out, they were resigned to playing for the bronze medal. "Sure we're disappointed," said Couch of the team's result. "We beat the team that won the whole tournament." In a bizarre ending, Toronto had to settle for the bronze medallion, and watch from the stands as Quebec beat Alberta in a close game to capture the gold medal. Earlier in the tournament, during round robin play, Toronto edged Quebec by a 2-1 score. Though they won on the scoreboard, Toronto lost a key member of the team in the Quebec game. Geraldine Heaney, regarded as one of the best women's players in Canada, was ejected on a questionable spearing call, and was suspended from the tournament until the bronze medal match. "You don't know how much you miss a player like that until she's gone," said Couch, a Bowmanville resident. Toronto pressed on, beating New Brunswick 4-2 and the host team from Manitoba 10-0 to close out the round robin in first place in their pool. But in the semi-finals, Alberta pulled off a major upset, edging Toronto by a score of 2-1. In the other semi-final, Quebec beat Saskatchewan. Like Toronto, Saskatchewan also finished first in their pool, but failed to reach the finals. In five previous trips to the Nationals, Toronto prevailed with a medal every time, winning two golds, two silvers, and a bronze. "Toronto had always won a medal, and that was our main concern after losing in the semis," said Couch. Toronto went out and captured the bronze medal with an easy 10-2 win. Though disappointed with not having the chance to defend their title in the gold medal match, Toronto did come away with a degree of satisfaction. They were the only club team to compete. The other provinces chose to send all- star teams comprised of players from throughout their respective province. "It was a learning experience. I enjoyed it and had a good time," said Couch, who played last season with the Bowmanville Jr. C Eagles. Toronto will now return to close out league play, and embark on playoffs. They are also looking forward to playing a game against a team from Russia. That game will be held Easter weekend in Brampton. Next season, the team is expected to undergo a year of transition, as some of the players plan on retiring. The remaining players, including Couch, will be eyeing a return to the Canadian Championships, which will be held in Prince Edward Island. Goalie Takes the Hardest Check Following Team's Victory Players from the Orono Dufferin Aggregates Major Tyke team did the customary celebration by ambushing ambushing their goalie following their victory in the 'B* championship game of a BRHL tournament on Saturday afternoon. When the pile cleared, their goalie, as expected, was flattened like a pancake. The team had reason to celebrate following their 7-2 win over Lange's Photo. Pair of Victories Stakes Eagles to Lead From Page 6 ilar to Napanee's of a year ago. Their biggest edge may come in goal, where Barry Crawford and Drew Campbell are providing the type of playoff goaltending that can carry a team deep into the Ontario playdowns. "We heard that (Bowmanville) had a good, steady team that didn't quit, and had four or five guys who could put the puck in the net," said Napance coach Steve Scott on the scouting report he received prior to the start of the series. Napanee, outside of Chad Par- slow and Kevin Reid, has very little offensive flair. With only seven players returning from last year's championship team, the Raiders are obviously not the dominating force they were. "This is a whole new thing for a lot of these players," said Scott. "I've told them it doesn't happen every year, so go out, enjoy it, and have fun. Whatever happens, happens." happens." Napanee's best player, Parslow, tallied over 80 points this past season season in the Eastern League. A high number, considering he didn't play a regular season game after Christmas Christmas due to an ankle injury. Defenceman Perry Bums is also one of Napancc's more noticeable players. In the opening game of the series, he leveled captain Brad Robinson Robinson at centre ice, almost bending the Bowmanville captain in half. In game two in Napancc on Saturday Saturday night, Bums received a five minute major for charging goaltend- er Drew Campbell with 1:27 left in the game and his team trailing 5-1. Bowmanvillc's over-age defenceman, defenceman, Drew Allcnby, joined the fray, resulting in fighting majors and game misconducts to both players. "It's going to get tougher as the scries goes on," said coach Mark Watson of his expectations. "Napancc has a good hockey club and so do we, so it will be a good scries." Good, but short, he hopes. The winner of this series will advance advance to the semi-finals against either either Orangeville or Rockton. Orangeville currently leads that scries scries 1-0. In the other two quarter-finals, Woodstock and Belle River arc tied at one game apiece, while Mount Forest is ahead of Stayncr 2-0. The winner of those two scries will meet In the other semi-final. Please recycle this newspaper The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 23,1994 7 Orono Family Auto Leads Semi-Finals In OMHA Atom Semi-Final playoff action, Orono's Family Auto Sales travelled to Mactier Saturday, March 19 for game one of their semifinal semifinal series. Family Auto took a 1 and 0 record back to Orono as they coasted to a 6- 2 win over the Mactier Kings. There was no scoring in the first period as both teams played a cautious cautious defensive style with the Kings holding a 5-4 edge in shots on goal. Play opened up however, in the middle middle frame as Orono outscorcd Macti- cr 4-2 after two period. Family Auto added two more in the third period to secure the win. Orono hosted the Kings in game two Sunday afternoon, March 20, to a capacity crowd of local supporters. Family Auto didn't disappoint their fans as they skated to a 2-0 victory over Mactier to go up two games to none in the best-of-fivc series. Surprisingly, the Kings held the edge in shots on goal. But Orono net- minder Ryan Leddy - shut the door - on the visitors to earn the shut-out. In the game, Family Auto did all their scoring in the middle frame to decide the outcome. Orono travels back to Mactier for game three of the series on Friday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. Game 1: Family Auto 6 Kings 2 Orono goals: Bob Witheridge 2, Brandon Caruana, Greg Shetler, Paul Landers, Jeff Thompson. Orono Assists: Bob Witheridge 2, Jamie Parry 2, Matt McGlynn 2, Greg Shetler, Tyler Robinson, Greg ' Bester, Brandon Kettela. ' Shots on goal: Family Auto 20, ) Kings 18. ' Game 2: Family Auto 2 Kings 0 ; Orono goals: Bob Witheridge 2 Orono Assists: Tyler Robinson, Greg Bester, Matt McGlynn, Jamie Parry. Shots on Goal: Kings 17, Family Auto 15. Ice Shavings: Missing from game one's lineup was vacationing winger ' Pat O'Halloran and flu-bug bound netminder Scott Poole...although in the lineup for both game one and two of the semi-finals, Centre Greg Shct- lcr was battling an ear infection and . sinusitis...defencemen Mike Knox " will be noticeably missed from the , lineup as he sits a game suspension for game three of the series. The result result of a rather questionable five min- ' ute tripping call in game two. Tough ■ luck Knoxyl! Captain Bob Witheridge Witheridge is on a torrid scoring pace already already in the semi's with three goals . ' and three assists. Winger Jeff Thompson ended his playoff, scoring drought with a goal in game one against Mactier...Wingers Ryan Tre- sise and Brandon Kettela both exhibited exhibited strong skating efforts in Orono's 2-0 win over the Kings...should game four be necessary, it will be played Saturday, March 26 at Orono arena, NEWCASTLE FIGURE SKATING CLUB presents STARLIGHT EXPRESS Featuring Guest Skaters Briar Ransberry * Tracy Eames Newcastle Arena d Saturday, April 2 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $4; Seniors and Students $2; Children 12 and under $1 ^ CARNIVAL 1994 Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Assoc. T.0.N.BA 1994 BASEBALL REGISTRATION BOWMANVILLE MALL March 24.25-10 a.m. -12 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: 6 P.m. - 9 p.m. March 26-10 a.m.-4 p.m. NEWCASTLE TOWN HALL (Youth Room) March 24.25-6 p.m.-9 p.m. March 26-10 a.m. - 4 p.m. BOWMANVILLE REC COMPLEX March 26-10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1994 Bowmanville United Soccer Club REGISTRATION DATES TIMES LOCATION Thursday, March 24th 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bowmanville Mall Saturday, March 26th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bowmanville Mall Registration Fee: $65 includes photos and uniforms Late Registration Fee - $10 NOTE: Please bring health card and proof of age. For more information call A93-nAQ9 Important!! Bowmanville Recreational Hockey League Annual General Meeting at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27th at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex Elections tor positions on the Executive (Treasurer, Vice-President, President, Secretary! are held at this meeting. Coaches, Selections and Draft Hockey Parents Fund Raisins Here is your chance to get involved! A i 1,1