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44 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 1, 1999 Thunder gets promoted Blades fall to Milton The Under-18 boys' rep soccer team capped off a great season by capturing the League Cup with a win against Brampton at Mohawk Park in Hamilton last Saturday. Already having clinched the league title the previous week that moved them up to the Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL). The Thunder were well-prepared against a strong Brampton side who came into the match looking for consolation on their season. Brampton had the pressure until late in the first half when Oakville midfield­ er Vuk Cosovic scored on a powerful volley from close range. Oakville then carried the momentum into the second half and the pressure played off as a bad clearance by Brampton allowed Miro Majorahn to have a free shot at the open net. He calmly chipped it in to make the lead 2-0. In the dying minutes, Brampton was awarded a penalty shot that they con­ verted, too late, as Oakville came out on top 2-1. Members of the League and Cup winning team are: Luke Riddell, Allen Ma, Dana Boyle, Robert Hay, Jay Carusi, Mark Soares, Paolo Tersigni, Marco Recouso, Miro Majorahn, Rich Sequerios, George Stojkovic, P.J. Lobelio, Ross Jones and Arthur Zielinski. The team is coached by A1 Landoni and assisted by Rolf Andersen. A w in over Erin M ills in hom e opener The minor atom 'A' Rangers lost their opening home game on Sunday, Sept. 26th, at Oakville Arena against Ancaster by a score of 2-1. Oakville dominated in the first period but were stoned by a hot Ancaster goalie. The first period ended in a 0-0 tie and Ancaster scored the first goal of the game just 39 seconds into the second period. Oakville tied the game up with the first goal of the third period, but surrendered the lead for good when Ancaster scored the last goal of the game three minutes later. Kristopher McCoubrey played out­ standing in net for Oakville and kept the game close. Joey Cicchini scored the lone goal for Oakville with Taylor Hodgkinson and Patrick Channing earning the assists. The following night, Oakville travelled to Ancaster to seek revenge. Oakville came out strong and scored the first goal of the game on a power play with 1:20 remaining in the first period. Five seconds later, Oakville scored their second goal to take a 2-0 lead at the end of the period. Oakville dominated throughout the remainder of the game and defeated their host by a score of 4-1. Scoring for Oakville were Spencer Jenkin (1 goal 1 assist), Hodgkinson (1 goal), Jamie McKeown (1 goal), Matt Downer (1 goal), Cicchini (1 assist), and Channing (1 assist). Alexander Proksch was stellar in net for Oakville. Coach David Yawney was very pleased with the character the boys showed in win­ ning the game against the host who had defeated them the night before. Oakville's next game is on Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at 2:40 p.m. at Oakville Arena versus Dundas. It'S "Back-to- School" time. Where did the summer go? Although you will not have as much free time because of your studies, you still want to have some fun doing things you enjoy. Your paper route earnings can provide you with the money you need, whether you like to go to Saturday matinees, buy comic books, collect trading cards, or do other fun stuff. Of course, it never hurts to save a little, too. Plus, having a paper route is a business experience that will help you learn a lot about being a responsible person. It goes hand- in-hand with a good education. Those who know you will be impressed with your hard work and dedication to both your studies and your subscribers. Remember, if you study well for school and provide good delivery service, you will profit in more ways than one! The Oakville Beaver Oafafc rSht'ant' G»tvMuuty ffa n p yw 845-9742 Photo by Peter C. McCusker The Milton Merchants have been a power house in the provincial junior A hockey league over the past few years and they showed the Oakville Blades Wednesday night that they remain a force to be reckoned with, skating to an easy 8-3 win. At this point, Blades general man­ ager George McDonald doesn't think the Merchants are as good a team as they were last year. But, then again, they didn't need to be. "I didn't think we came out with very much intensity," said McDonald. To his troops' credit, he said they did get it going in the third period, cut­ ting a 6-l deficit to 6-3 before some fisticuffs cut the momentum. M cDonald said the Blades will have to get tougher, defensively, in their own zone. Oakville goals were scored by Mike Tarantino, Rob Kapuscinski and Jason Sajko. Assists went to Tarantino, Kapuscinski, Mike Lukajic, Chris Pethick and Scott Westlake. UPCOMING The Oakville Blades host the Buffalo Lightning tonight (Friday), 7:30 p.m., at Ice Sports Oakville. On Sunday, they're in Burlington for a 7:30 p.m. game. The O akville Blades absorbed a tough 8-3 loss to the M ilton M erchants, a perennial league powerhouse. The Blades did \ ^ . put together a third period rally which included a goal by Jason Sajko (#20), pic­ tured here, in action from last week. Cobra cross country races on tap next w eekend The 20th annual Cobra cross country races, Burlington. Divisions range from mites (born organized by the Oakville-based Athletiques 1991 or later and running 1000m to open (run- Intemational Track and Field Club, will be held ning 4,000m for the women and 5,000m for the SaUilday. Qct, 9 at. Sherwood Forest .P^rk tneast men). For info, phone 630-8725. • • File Photo by Peter J. Thompson Club members Mike Brazier and Scott Buist participated in a club demonstration last season at River Oaks. Speed skaters kick o ff season on W ednesday (Continued from page 43) vide seminars on skate sharpening, short and long track rules and nutrition as well as off-ice training to improve skating technique. The club, which kicked off in the 1994-95 season, participates in short and long track meets across Ontario. For more information contact Karen Lalonde at 847-5511, Drew Richards at 257-2952 or the Oakville Parks and Recreation Fall and Winter brochure.