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Page 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 12, 1997 Section Two Statesman Minor Atom Toros Lose Final Game of Silver Stick HAIL TO THE CHAMPS -- The Checkers Atom houseleague team entered the Whitby Christmas tournament as underdogs. After losing 2-0, the team won its next four games to capture the championship. Strong two-way hockey from all 15 players resulted resulted in winning. Players include, not in order in above photo: Ryan Hibbard, Kevin Bellerose, Stephen Langmaid, Rick Clark, Oliver Poholainen, Brad Dean, Jordan Dean, Stuart Patterson, Craig Blacklock, Jeremy Farr, Chris Duval, John Whittal, Michael Leslie, Eric Veraldi, Robbie Brandon. Ottawa were crowned champions after posting a 5-1 victory in the cham pionship game January 24-26 saw the Canadian Statesman Clarington Toros travel to Newmarket to compete in the North American Silver Stick Championships. At the end of a long, hard weekend, weekend, the Toros had to settle for second best. Ottawa Valley were crowned the champions, defeating the Clarington club 5- 1 in the championship game. The boys displayed a valiant effort and never gave up against Statesman Atoms Capture 'A' Trophy The Canadian Statesman atom houseleague team won the 'A' Championship at a tournament in Douro that was held on Saturday, February 1. The team outscored their opposition 20-1 in three games, including a 6-1 victory in the championship game against Douro. They also defeated Millbrook in the opening game and a Tier II girls' team from Peterborough in the second game. Team members include, front row, (1-r), Chris Kerr, Matthew Goddard, Jay Sabiston, Adam Jukes, Gordon Tapp, Brad Gray, Gord Baird, Chris Heisey. Middle row, (1-r), Curtis Snoddon, Chantelle Roussy, Kyle MacKenzie, Shawn Hughes, Daniel Payne, Brandon Sands, Trevor Richtler. Back row, (1-r), Kevin Baird (asst, coach), Gil Roussy (coach), Ken Hughes (trainer). Absent from photo is Matthew Cappuccitti. 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Tournament scoring was shared by Kyle MacKenzie (7g, 4a), Shawn Hughes (3g, 4a), Daniel Payne (3g, 2a), Gord Baird (5a), Trevor Richtler (2g, 2a), Chantelle Roussy (lg, 3a), Curtis Snoddon (2g, la), Brandon Sands (3a), Brad Gray (3a), Jay Sabiston (3a), Matthew Cappuccitti (lg, la), Chris Kerr (2a). Off to Nationals Sommer West and her North York Aeros will be making another trip to the Canadian Women's hockey champi- But it wasn't easy. North York trailed Newtonbrook 1-0 with 27 seconds left in the championship game of the provincial tournament tournament held this past weekend in Cobourg. A late goal, and another in overtime, qualified North York for the Canadian championships in Vancouver from March 6-10. It was the fourth win of the tournament for the Aeros, who had little trouble advancing through to the championship championship game. In the round robin, the Aeros, who were the first overall seed heading into the provincial tournament, defeated Peterborough 7-1, and Mississauga 6-1. In the semi-final, the Aeros shutout Scarborough 7-0, while Newtonbrook beat Mississauga 3-2, in overtime, to set up the championship showdown. West had a productive tournament offensively, scoring four times while adding three assists. It will be the second year in a row that the North York Aeros have represented Ontario at the Canadian championships,. championships,. Last year, the Aeros advanced to the gold medal game, but lost a heartbreaking 2-1 decision to Quebec. The Aeros currently sit in first place in the Central Ontario Women's League standings with an impressive regular season record of 24-1-6, scoring 216 goals and allowing a paltry 36 in 31 games. the strong skating and powerful team from Ottawa. The Toros started with two round-robin games on Friday against Milton and Sudbury. Milton had defeated them two weeks prior in another tournament tournament and Sudbury had not lost a hockey game all season. The Toros showed that they came scored in a 5-2 loss to Newmarket. In the semi-finals the opponents were a familiar foe, the Aurora Tigers. The Toros defeated Aurora '7-3 to win the Regional Qualifying Tournament in Bowmanville, and on this day there would be little difference with the Toros on the right end of a 7-3 score. with a purpose as they defeated Jeff Johnston, with three, paced Milton -4-2, and then played the Toro attack with singles to probably their best game of the Adam Cryderman, Alan year in defeating Sudbury 2-1 Both games featured solid contributions contributions from every individual on the team, combined with excellent goaltending from Kevin Bowles and Justin Andrews (notably a glove save from Andrews late in the third to preserve the win over Sudbury). Steven Omelko scored a pair in the Milton game, while Alan McGrath McGrath, Steven Omelko, and Ryan Fowler. The final game was a different different story as the strong Ottawa team kept the Toros off balance and would not allow them to gain any momentum. The Ottawa team were very focused and dedicated to the contribution contribution necessary to win a championship championship game. The Minor Atom Toros scored both goals in the game deserve a pat on the back for a against Sudbury. The two wins clinched first place in their division, and in their third round-robin game, Jeff Johnston and Chris Trace very well played tournament. This was their sixth tournament of the year. They have been in the championship game on five occasions. Country Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning and Fireplaces 697-0621 Hunter and Napoleon Gas Fireplace! 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