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Mr. Madigan, a player mentor and former Spirit president, assis- tant coach and equipment manag- er, was remembered in a pre-game moment's silence. “For Paddy, for sure," said Spir~ it goalkeeper Trevor O’Neill, after Likewise, the Stouffville Spirit captured Thursday’s Provincial Junior A Hockey League first-round playoff opener against the visiting Couchiching Terriers 5-0 for Paddy the former long-time Spirit volun- teer Pat Madigan, who died sud- denly Feb. 8. BY MIKE HAYAKAWA Staff Writer The Notre Dame University Fighting Irish football team once wonrpne for The Gipper. 10 7 iStou/fi'ille Sun-Tribune I Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 Mns series opener after moment’s silence Expires: Munch 22,2008 Siouffville Location Only ALL YOU CAN EAT CHINESE BUFFET Open 7 Days a Week NO MSG- Take Out Available 5802 Maln Stud. Stouflvlllo. Glant Tlgor Plan 5892 Main Street, Stouffville, Ont. [AA 258 Tel (905)642-3133 Spirit hopes to keep playoff drive alive for Pam); The Spirit padded its margin to 4-0 after two periods on goals from defenceman Tom Kokelj and Archibald 27 seconds apart. Archibald, who joinéd the Spir- it from the Barrie Colts’ Ontario After some early jitters, the Spirit found their composure and jumped out to a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes on powerplay markers by Daniel Spivak and Darren Archibald. A stick signed by the players with the popular Mr. Madigan's name on it hangs in the room as a reminder. “Paddy loved the playoffs and his Spin't is definitely with us in that dressing room." earning the shutout to go with a league-leading six during the reg- ular season after stopping all 23 shots. “This team’s playoff run is dedicated to him. Tuesday was our day of mourning where we talked a lot about him. Today, not a lot was said. When a child's educational experience is one of excitement and joy. the world becomes a wondrous place. At Progressive Montessori Academy, a child’s natural desire to learn is nurtured, leaving him or her with an attitude of excitement towards learning. The innovative school offers a unique and enhanced curriculum to develop a well-rounded foundation of knowledge and skills. Established with a single student five years ago at Stouffville Memorial Christian Church, Progressive Montessori Academy today serves a growing number of students from pre-school to Grade 6 at the church and an ever-expanding second campus at 6411 Main Street. “We believe in building a strong community. Every teacher knows every child by name - they're not just numbers to us," says school founder Lubna Iaffer. “We have individual lesson plans for each and every child and we’re very big on character building and values like honesty, respect and kindness. We don’t box the children into age groups - the sky’s the limit." The Montessori method, based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th century, is characterized by an emphasis on self- directed activity on the part of the child. It stresses the importance of adapting the child's learning environment to his or her developmental level and the role of physical activity in absorbing academic concepts and practical skills. 6411 8: 6528 Main St., Stouffville, ON to arrange for a visit call 416-220-8070 Forward Jonathan Cristini col- lected three assists while rookies Ethan Werek and Patrick McEachen each had a pair. Spirit general manager Tom Milne warned that the Terriers have “In the past, we took too many penalties and allowed them to come back on us," said Archibald, who did take two- minors in the first period. “Tonight, we were more disciplined after getting into a little early penalty trouble." A Newmarket resident, Archibald felt one of the keys in Thursday’s win was the club’s ability to remain out of the penalty box. The Spirit finished with 14 power plays to Couchichings five. HAT TRICK FOR ARCHIBALD Hockey League camp, then com- pleted his second hat trick of the season with a powerplay marker to round out the scoring. Stouffville Parents of students at Progressive Montessori voluntarily offered these testimonials: “The key fundamentals that are important to us, and that are taught every day at PMA are: building confidence and self-esteem; that, coupled with the opportunity to academically succeed, are only a few of the 100 reasons we have enrolled our son for next year.” - Rebecca Greco. “It is our school of choice because of the kind and patient teachers and our daughter is always so happy and excited about what she's learned each day." - Mrs. Angheloni. “PMA provides outstanding teachers. curriculum, care and guidance. Our daughter has absolutely flourished at PMA." - Lynda Keith Progressive Montessori Academy is dedicated to providing an optimum school environment based on the philosophy of individualized education of the whole child. ethically, socially, academically. physically, spiritually and artistically, thus enabling each to become a self-reliant. satisfied. confident and productive citizen. SPIRITED NOTES: The Spirit signed Donny Maloney Thursday. The son of Phoenix Coyotes gen- eral manager Don MaJOney, the 20-year-old from Rye, NY. played “But the whole key to Thursday’s game was that we had seven or eight guys who haven’t played a playoff game before and they with- stood the storm early and stuck to the game plan. Couchiching is a team that won’t roll over and die. They’ve got more of a veteran team with some OHL experience." “I thought we moved the puck well and went to the net had. I was happy with our special teams play, especially in seeing that Couchich- ing didn’t score on their power-play chances," he said. the potential to come back when the best-of-five series resumes in Couchiching today at 7:30 pm. before returning to the Stouffville Arena Sunday at 3:30 pm. “ Busing ,,s,, nireetqm with this coupon 176 Bullock Dr., #8, Markham~ (IV I VOFF AlllN-STOCK MERCHANDISE WHfiII-fi-fl-M' 'Not to be used in conjunction with any other special Pans. PST a. GST extra. Offer expires March 3. 2008 “He's put in a lot of hours with the club and what we are doing is an appreciation thing," Milne said of the Sun-Tribune editor, who resigned last year. “A lot of times things that volunteers do get left out. Volunteers keep a team close to the community and they are the backbone of any organization." Prior to the start of Sunday’s game, the Spirit will honour former director Jim Mason for the time and effort he logged with the club dur- ing the past 10 years. Spirit general manager Tom Milne said the recog- nition is long overdue. last season with the Cambridge Wmterhawks of the Southwestern Ir. B Hockey League, but did not play this season. He could make his debut in Game 2 at (louchiching at 7:30 pm. B ABOUR Any Job For more, go to: stouffvi/lesp/n’tcom Queen’s Pant 176 Main St.,Unionvi e 905-477-4625 It clicks home com