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> > THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 17,2002 PAGE 13 Sports <6 CANADIAN STATESMAN APRIL 17, 2002 Rookies get final chance to impress Green Gaels' coaches A.J. GROEN/ Statesman photo BOWMANVILLE - The Clarington Green Gaels hit the floor for another season of Jr. B lacrosse on Friday night, hosting the expansion Markham Thunder in an exhibition game at Darlington Sports Centre. Clarington's Chris Stewart (16) tried to chase down a Markham player in the first period. Preston the Mover atoms C champs CLARINGTON - The Preston Preston the Mover atoms finished the Clarington Recreational Hockey League season as the Division I C champions, defeating defeating Investors Group in the finals. ' In the opening game of the series, Matt Coe scored twice with one to Kyle Maclean in a 3-3 tie. Chris Adair and Jonathan Holdbrook chipped in with an assist each. In a 5-3 loss in Game 2, Douglas Preston, Coe and Holdbrook were the goal scorers scorers with assists to Michael Speedie and Maclean. Needing to win the final game of the series by three goals to claim the championship, championship, Preston the Mover responded responded with a 6-3 win. Preston Preston scored three times with one each to Schayler Jager (his first of the season), Daniel Van- Sickle and Coe. Assists went to VanSickle (2), Kirk McQuaid, Speedie, Jager and Coe. Matt Davis played outstanding outstanding in net throughout the playoffs. playoffs. Strong defence was provided provided by David Janveaux, Chris Jones, Michael Reid, Greg Park and Adair. Ryan Lawrie also had a strong series. Wayne Holdbrook and Steve Park coached the team this season. Jr. B lacrosse team plays series of exhibition games BY BRAD KELLY Staff Writer BOWMANVILLE - The bubble is about to burst for some of the players trying to catch on. with the Clarington Green Gaels Junior B lacrosse team. This past weekend was the last chance for rookies hoping to make an impression on head coach Brad MacArthur and the rest of his staff during during five exhibition games over a two-day period. "We gave guys who are on the bubble (of making the team) a chance to prove themselves," said MacArthur of the weekend buffet of games. In particular, the second year bench boss was looking for players who were going to have "a presence and earn a spot" as well as those who had an element element of toughness to their game. "It's easier for me to judge if they can play Jr. B lacrosse or not if they're not afraid to finish their checks." At the Darlington Sports Centre on Friday night, Coady Derks led the offence offence with three goals and two assists while Ryan McMichael added two goals and three assists in a 10-4 win over the expansion Markham Thunder. Shane Sargeant added a pair of goals with one each to Ryan Preston, Adam Death and J.H. MacDonald. On Saturday, during a tournament in Barrie, the Green Gaels posted a 2-1-1 record in a four-game round robin with Barrie and Oakville. The exhibition games have added to, a training camp that MacArthur described as "phenomenal" to this point. 'To play some exhibition games and be able to evaluate evaluate is great. At this time last year we weren't on our own and it was hard to judge character," said MacArthur of the joint practices that were held with the Whitby Warriors Jr. A team. While training camp has provided an opportunity for rookies to impress, MacArthur has also been looking for returning players to shine. In his second season season at the helm, MacArthur has been a little more demanding demanding with the veterans. "I've been harder on them," he admitted. "I expect more from the players who are returning. I want those guys to come back with an edge that they probably didn't have last year. I want them to play for their spots just like they did last year." 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