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Jordan Forfar’s goal at the 2:08 mark of sudden- death overtime enabled the Stoufiville Spirit to snap a HOCKEY: Bill Crothers Colts stampede Stouflville Spartans two-game losing streak with a -3 win over the Whitby Fury in Central Canadian Hockey League action at the Stouffville Arena Thursday. The Spirit took a first-peri- od lead on the first of two goals byGreg Whittle. But the Fury countered with a goal before the period. concluded and registered another marker early in the second stanza to take a 2-1 lead. Presented with a power- play opportunity near the midway point of the period, the Spin't made the most of it when Matt Neal scored to tie the game. The Spirit regained the lead early in the third period on Whittle’s second goal. The Fury countered with a goal of their own just before the midway point to tie the game and set the stage for Forfax’s heroics in the fiveâ€" minute overtime session. In winning their first over- time game of the season, the Spirit (11 wins, one overtime win. three shootout wins, one shootout loss and 11 losses) moved into a three-way tie for third place in the East Spirit, Forfar snap O.T. jinx Spirit netminder Kori Coelho stopped 29 of 32 shots while Stouffville directed 34 shots on the Fury goal. Division with the Lindsay Muskies and Bowmanville Eagles at 31 points apiece. After yesterday’s road game against Upper Cana- da, the Spirit will take to the road Monday for a game in Cobourg at 7 p.m. For more on the Spirit, log on to mstouflvillespifitcom Blg nlght for McNeil Braydon McNeil scored a pair of goals and added an assist to propel the Stouffville peewee AE Clippers to a 5-3 road win over Newmarket in York Simcoe minor hockey league action Wednesday. lake Espey added a goal and two helpers while Nathan Watson and Jackson Newlands scored once for the Clippers, who occupy second place and moved to within two points of first place. Taylor Peterson, James Merksmerand’n'itanThomp- son each had one assist for the Clippers, now 14â€"4â€"2 on the season. The win came on the heels of a 3-3 tie against Barrie last STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WITTEVEEN McNeil, Josh Carlin and Justin Pelowich-Pickup each scored once for the Clippers. Saturday. Mario Rosano, Newlands, Ryan Daniels and TylerWright collected assists. Goaltender BJ. Ivanovsld stopped a Bar- rie penalty shot. Senior Spartans Iced The Stouffville District Secondary School Spar- tans senior boys’ hockey team lost their York Region Athletic Association regular season opener against the visiting Bill Crothers Second- ary School Colts 7-2 at the Stoufl’ville Arena Thursday. Brett Hembruff and Peter Iebuffe scored once for the Spartans, who trailed 2- 0 after one period and 4-2 through two. “Our kids played great, we played hard," Spartans head coach Jamie Hewitt said. The Spartans are sched- uled to resume league play Tuesday against St. Theresa of Lisieux (Richmond Hill) at Elgin Barrow Arena at 2:30 pm. The Spartans next home game is against Markham Dec. 3 at 2:30 pm. “I'm proud of the way they played. Things are com- ing along slowly.” ville) Colt Trevor Dicks in York high school acuon at the Stoufl'ville Arena on Thursday. The Colts won 7-2 See story below. Celebrate the Holidays with Amica at Swan Lake Lunch and Holiday Movie ~ wednesdg, December 16th, 2009 at 1:15 pm Join us for lunch and stay for a festive holiday movie. Please RSVP to Alison at 905.201.6058. Charity Bake Sale and Lunch ~ Saturdg, December 5th, 2009 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Lovely Cuppa Fine Tea and Other Vendors, White Elephant Knitting Table and a Soup and Sandwich Lunch. All proceeds go to Arnica’s HELPING HANDS charity. Amica at Swan Lake 0 A Wéllness 8c Vitaliym Residence 6350 16th Avenue, Markham, ON 131’ 7Y6 905.201.5058 0 www.amica.ca Christmas Open House ~ Mandy, December 215t, 2009 â€" 2:00 pm to 4:00pm Come for a tour and enjoy a holiday treat!