Sports Oakville Beaver www.aplushomes.ca Adam Campbell 905-844-4444 I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D Broker of Record B R O K E R A G E SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 432) Fax 905-337-5571 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com · WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009 25 Gotcha! FLAGGED DOWN: Cain Richards (right) pulls the flag off the waist of Luke Robertson (with ball) as Garrett Gleeson also gives chase Saturday at King's Christian Collegiate. The youngsters were participating in the Halton Cowboys' first-ever day of Pop Warner flag football competition.The Cowboys' rep tackle peewee, junior varsity and varsity football teams also saw their first action on the weekend. ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Players say Mason is NHL's top rookie One of three finalists for the National Hockey League's rookie-of-the-year award, Steve Mason has the support of his peers. Sporting News magazine named the Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender as its NHL rookie of the year last week, as Mason beat out highscoring forwards Bobby Ryan and Kris Versteeg in voting by 292 NHL players. If history is any guide, Mason should like his chances of taking home the Calder Trophy as the Steve Mason NHL's top rookie when the league holds its annual awards night next month in Las Vegas. Nine of the past 11 Sporting News rookie-of-the-year award winners have received the Calder, which is voted on by professional hockey writers. Mason, a graduate of Abbey Park High School, led the NHL this past season with 10 shutouts and ranked second in goals-against average with a 2.29 mark. He led the Blue Jackets to the franchise's first-ever playoff appearance. Ryan (Anaheim Ducks) led all NHL rookies in scoring with 31 goals and 57 points, while Versteeg (Chicago Blackhawks) was the top set-up man among freshmen (31 assists). Never Play Soccer in the Rain Again Play Indoors at the Pine Glen Soccer Centre! The Oakville Soccer Club is now offering you the opportunity to play indoors this summer. Play on a FIFA Recommended 2 Star Football Turf pitch in our state of the art facility. Now you can enjoy your season without having to regularly check the weather forecast. Men's Open Age (1990+) and Co-Ed (1990+) are available for Teams and Individuals. Age groups: U4 to U14 (2005 - 1995), Men's Open Age and Co-Ed Days of Play: Mon Thurs Fees*: $145 - $190 for individuals, Team rates posted on the website * $35 discount for individuals currently registered in the 2009 Summer Outdoor season * Register your 2009 Summer Outdoor Team (U4 U14) and receive an $80 team discount For complete information on fees and days of play, please visit www.oakvillesoccer.ca Register online at our website or in person at the Oakville Soccer Club, 1520 Pine Glen Road (Dundas and Third Line), (905) 849-4436 The Oakville Soccer Club reserves the right to cancel any aspect of the summer indoor program if there fails to be a minimum number of players registered. The Oakville Beaver A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club Sponsored by: