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Two weekend wins,|_ player movement after the break |> Richard O‘Brien Chronicle Staff Junior B hockey players aren‘t as wellâ€"travelled as their professional counterparts, but there is some player activity among them. Take for example the scene at the Waterloo arena Sunday night as Waterloo Siskins beat Kitchener Ranger B‘s 6â€"4.. _ Al Kimmel, a Siskin for the past twoâ€"andâ€"aâ€"half seasons, turned up in a Ranger B‘s uniform while goaltender Scott MacDonald, who was dealt to New Hamburg‘s junior C team after starting the season with Siskins, was back in a Waterloo uniform. Changes came as the result of goaltender Jeff, Hogg‘s departure from Siskins and news of the dealings among the three teams (New Hamburg was to receive a player, or players, from Ranger B‘s) camt to light Friday while Siskins were beating the visiting Elmira Sugar Kings 5â€"3. vâ€"fi;_cbâ€"é};;id'lbbked shaky early in the contest, although he couldn‘t be faulted for early goals that put Ranger B‘s up 2â€"0. After the game, he admitted to a case of nerves. ' s "I was really nervous at first," said MacDonald. "It was like I had to go out and prove myself again. I was a little jumpy. "(Junior B Hockey) is faster and the players are smarter. Your concentration‘s not as sharp (in junior C)." MacDonald shared the spotlight with Kimmel, a centre known for his intimidating style as much as for his good defensive work. _ But if Kimmel was upset with being let go by Siskins, he didn‘t let it be known after the game nor did he take it out on anyone on the ice. Bruins‘ Robb Frizzell celebrates goal by teammate Jeremy Hall in major peewee championship game of Christmas house league hockey tournament. Peter Burnette is the dejected Red Wing goalie. Bruins won 3â€"1. Richard O ‘Brien photo Evenlyâ€"matched house leaguers square off Close games in Xâ€"mas tourney Siskins (continued on page 20) Waterloo Siskins‘ Scott Biggs scores on Elmira Sugar Kings goalie Mike Kavelman during Friday night‘s junior B hockey game. \ Richard O‘Brien photo Three of eight championship games were won by shutouts as the Twin City Optimists and Waterloo Minor Hockey Association held its Christmas house league tournament r_ec_gntly. Jason Reid scored four times to lead Flames to a 9â€"2 win over Red Wings in the minor novice championship game. Mark Leiher scored twice while single goals went to Nick Stinson, Tom Darling and Ryan Dietrich. Eric Smallcombe had both goals for Red Wings. The major novice Red Wings were more fortunate, winning 2â€"0 over North Stars. Sean Scott and Adam Schizkoski were the scorers and Matthew Antonello provided the goaltending. Jeff Norris assisted on Schizkoski‘s goal. . a â€" o. L. oo dngoendeei un s d BR RRRBRRUIICRICC BC Leafs‘ John Krans earned a shutout in the minor atom game and John Smek provided the only goal in a 1â€"0 win over Flyers. C NELd h oo en Sel e e i o ge un a o Audcdiicdacdaisb insd rindnililinbiiedontiiet in e Th sb on en E The major atom game also ended in a shutout. Cubs‘ Jason Cassidy didn‘t allow Red Wings any goals while teammates Brian Halk, Dennis Schnarr, Greg Posliff, Gary Griesen and Joey Maillette provided goals in a 5â€"0 win. Maillette had two assists while Craig McMullan, David Schnarr and Dennis Schnarr each earned one asâ€" sist. Steve Tomins scored twice as Capitals edged Rangers 3â€"2 in the minor peewee championship. Chris Appleton also scored for the winners while Mike Mateyk had a goal amd assist for Rangers, whose other goal came from Cory Golbeck. Steve Cook assisted on Appleton‘s goal. Jeremy /gall scored twice to lead Bruins to the major peewee championship in a 3â€"1 win over Red Wings. Tom Balfe also scored for Bruins while Shawn Kellerman, Darryl Reid and Glen Halk drew assists for the winners. The lone Red Wings goal went to Brian Motz from Tony Gratli. t Bruins took the bantam championship on the strength of a 3â€"1 win over Kings. Geoff Green figured in all the scoring for the winners with a goal and two assists while Sean Van Koughnett added a‘goal and assist. Kevin Huber was Bruins‘ other scorer and other assists went to Grant Rutherford and John Wettlauffer. _ Sean Curry relied for Kings, with help from Rene Olsen and Michael Mural. c In the midget championship, Gavin Kerr scored the tiebreaking goal as Warriors edged Rebels 4â€"3. Jason Sharratt had two goals and an assist for Warriors and Chris Lorenz was their other scorer. Assists went to Dave Klein, with two, Bob Hergott and Kerr. ASSiSWG wWUentiw Pave TARCRRI, WPRRRT RMEAEZ MERO® MR R ENOE OO Chris Weland led Rebels with a goal and assist. Jim Schumilas and Greg Haight also scored. Sumil Chopra and Kevin Copeland earned assists for Rebels. _ The tournament committee wishes to thank volunteers who helped at the door and as tournament officials as well as the Twin City Optimist Club for its continued sponsorship of this tournament. The committee also thanks players and coaches for the entertaining hockey and fans for their support. WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 * » «omm nvone. auP 1986 â€"â€" PAGE 19