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me of the greatest coaches never get to a national championship ring. t holds true for Wilfrid Laurier Uniâ€" rsity hockey coach Wayne Gowing, ho, last week with a Laurier Golden }wk 4â€"3 win over over Queeris Golden iels, became only the third coach in the inadian Intercollegiate University Assoâ€" tion to win game No. 300. Gowing is w in the company of university coachâ€" "I take a lot of pride in this award because usuâ€" the coaches who have wori this in the past ve been vetéran coaches who have been Wayne Gowing hits a milestone in his coaching career mes, and coached them to four ns in an eight game season, this was suppose to be a season rebuilding for Zmich. Instead, it came Laurier‘s first unbeaten lar season since 1979 and only ir third ever. That feat is more tstanding considering that Lauâ€" t lost 15 starters, including two stars, one of whom was 1994 c Crighton Trophy winner quarâ€" rback Bill Kubas. }And, in a league that‘s known for its old boys twork, for Zmich to win the award in only his cond year as head coach, well, it left him a litâ€" 5x «. Capture a night, when elegance reigns supreme While Arnott took a team that nt winless in 47 consecutive Sports ___ [he Howk Chronicle Staff Laurier‘s Rick Zmich CIAU‘s top KeW HOSPITAL r centennial Care to Celebrate 1895â€"1995 No celebration for 300th victory InsDDF ing greats such as Paul Arsenault of Conâ€" cordia University and Claireâ€"Drake, Uniâ€" versity of Alberta, both with 300 plus wins. After the victory, Laurier‘s second of the season against eight losses, there were no celebrations in the dressing room. In fact, Gowing didn‘t even save the game puck to cherish the moment. "It‘s not a large moment, but when you start talking about that kind of company I‘m in with, then it means something," Gowing said in reference to Arsenault and During the past two seasons ;} Zmich has produced an enviable record of 15 wins, one loss and one tie. In both years Hawks made it to the Yates Cup, losing by two points in 1994 and one point this season, both times to their traditional rival, University of Western Ontario Mustangs. Although the team lost several defensive playâ€" ers due to graduation, it was the defense that jelled together as a cohesive unit and was ranked one of the best in the conference in points allowed and yardage. However, with the loss of Kubas and his star "As a head coach, you‘re only as good as your assistants and your players." "I‘ve been exposed to other awards and recogâ€" nitions, but I think that this one truly is a team oriented award," said Zmich, a 1982 Hec Crighton Award winner quarterback with the Ottawa GeeGees. around for quite a number of years," said the 37â€" yearâ€"old Zmich. Zmich was appointed assistant coach of the Golden Hawks in 1990 and head coach in January, 1994, replacing Newbrough, who took over as director of athletics and recreation. This is the fourth time a WLU coach won the award. Dave ‘Tufly‘ Knight won the award twice, while Rich Newbrough was honored in 1991, the same season Laurier won the Vanier Cup. IRERERER* ELN The Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo Hospital Centennial Ball Call 749â€"4300 x 5840 to arrange for ticket purchase Yet, hard times have hit this year‘s Hawk team and Gowing admits that he has had a lot more on his mind than becoming a 300 However, in his 23 years of coaching university hockey, Gowing has never won a CIAU championship, although he‘s been to the final twice in his career, CIAU final four four times and won the OUAA title "To me, it was just another night. I guess if you hang in there long enough, those special wins will eventually come along." Cocktails at 6 * Dinner at 7 Dancing until 1am with music by Innuendo #RBREREFEANPPROS Saturday, December 2nd Waterloo Inn, Waterioo, Ontario _ "With virtually no experience up until this year, McDonald had a good year for us and came through for us and was voted third in the conâ€" receiver Stefan Ptaszek, there was some doubt whether Laurier could maintain it‘s offensive authority. That‘s when QB Kevin McDonald and punt return specialist Corey Grant. Wilfrid Laurier football coach Rick Zmich, top CIAU coach in nation. (Continued on page 30) Waterloo moved into first over the weekend after defeatâ€" ing Cambridge Winterhawks 5â€"3 on Friday night followed by a 9â€"3 win over Guelph Holody Platers on Sunday. Those two wins along with Owen Sound Grey‘s stunning 8â€"6 vicâ€" tory over Stratford has set the stage for an all important game on December 8 when Siskins travel to Stratford in what could be a battle for sole possession of top spot. Don‘t look now, but there are a couple of hot races for first place in the Midwestern Junior B Hockey League. The first, and most prominent race is that for first place in the league as Waterloo Siskins and Stratford Cullitons find themselves in a deadlock for the overall top spot in the 10 team league, both with 38 points. Waterloo, with fewer losses, sports a 18â€"3â€"2 wonâ€"lossâ€"tied record, while Stratford sits with a 19â€"4 record. Tight races in Jr. B loop ference for allâ€"star recognition. We‘re hoping that he‘s going to return for another year. "What can 1 say about Corey Grant? He lead the country in punt returns and that too was a big factor to our success." Last week Grant was named the CIAU rookie of the year at the festivâ€" ities leading up to the Vanier Cup weekend. 11 a.m, â€" 6 p.m., Including Hnlld;ys 181 King St. S., Waterloo Open Sunday C O MOP A N Y (Continued on page 26)