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Happy to meet you The “just about five foot tall” Robert arrived via train Monday and was picked up by the Legion trainer Bill Dennett. Bill has a heavy strain of Scotch running through is veins and young Robert is a little uncertain with his English. They got along, well, pretty well. Just have to stay around and see what happens in this final big week of hockey. later. Maybe Alliance Juves backs to wall clip Trenton 7-3 “He stayed with us throughout the tournament and he was actually in tears when we lost in Drummondville.” added Sil. “So we decided to bring him down to the Richmond Hill tournament for the week." Big moment Robert’s big moment came Monday night when he skated out with the Legion players, took a few shots on goal, and was introduced to the large crowd in attendance. He also received a small trophy. He’ll be here for the rest of the week and, is Sil puts it, “I hope we’ll be here, too.” “He arrived out of the blue last year when we were at the Drummondville tournament,” Sil stated. “He asked to be our water boy and we haven’t been without him since. This past trip to Drummondville saw him showing up again. Enter Robert The chatter drifted to other subjects such as 14- year-old Robert McKenzie who has adopted the Legion midget team for the week. Robert is a Quebecker from Drummondville. Eddie “The Entertainer” . . .here Friday “And,” he added, “there wasn’t a freeâ€"loader on the team. Everyone hustled. I just hope they keep it un." _ we make our own coffee at the office and what’s left over we use to patch up chinks in the walls, floors, etc. So far, so good “I was very happy with the way the team went,” he said. “I thought we followed our game plan pretty well. We checked them, stuck to our wings, and, for the most part, stayed out of the penalty box. Sil Steffan . . so far so good However, I do have my little dream each year at; this time. Maybe this is the year? Footloose at the Arena Sure, sure, I know it’s way too early to get ex- cited. That a local team has never won the tour- nament in these eight, long years. Okay, okay, I know one swallow doesn’t make a season. But we at least won that first one. I’m talking about the Richmond Hill Legion Midgets’ 4-0 win over Whitby Monday night in the eighth annual international midget hockey tour- nament. The second period saw goalie Jerry Tipold turn aside Trenton’s strongest attack of the seriw. A fifth game will be played at the Richmond Hill Arena‘torporrow Mght_(Thursday) at 8:30 pm. Sunday’s game 55w Richmohd'I-filrivsiai‘f Sfi‘tvstrong and maintain mg pacg mmughout the full game. The first period saw John Oakley opening the scoring as he bounced one in off the post on a set-up by Jeff Miller. Trenton tied the score with just two minutes remaining in that opening period. That same session saw some sharp passing by Alliance rewarded as they scored four goals in a row. Doing the honors were Tony Robinson, Scott Davey, Bob Russell, and Tom Lamb. Assits went to John Oakley, two, Don MacPhee, Jeff Miller, Brad Campbell, Tony Robinson, and Bob Russell. ’I‘renton closed the second period with a goal. Richmond Hill outscored Trenton 2-1 in the third as Oakley scored his second from Robinson and Scott Davey. The Richmond Hill Alliance Sports Juveniles fought back from the brink of elimination Sunday night with a 7-3 win over Trenton after losing the first three games of their best-ofâ€"seven OMHA hockey semi-finals. Rick Sackfield, just back from an injury, converted a Jeff Switzer pass into a goal for the final tally of the game. Maybe I’ll try another cup of that coffee. See you Eddie Shack Oh yes, I should mention that the one and only Edward “The Enâ€" tertainer” Shack will be in attendance at the Friday night games courtesy of Wilson Niblett Motors. Let’s see now, that’s about it for now. It’s stillxtoo early to get too excited about the Legions’ chances and-or that of the Thornhill Midgets. Eddie, who is a sales representative with the local firm. will drop the official puck at 7 pm. He tossed out a few comments as I fought off the results of my first coffee of the day, which is always a convulsive experience. Wandered into the somewhat early-morning emptiness of the local arena Tuesday and chatted with the be- hatted Midget Coach Sil Steffan. He was ob- serving the first game of the day in a somewhat happy if guarded frame of mind. Fred 4 Simpson 3 Hockey game a disaster His teammates added three more enroute to a 4â€"0 blanking of the Brooklin- Whitby McDonald’s Midgets in the seventh of eight games played on the first day of the weeklong tournament which concludes Sunday afternoon. It was a game which the Richmond Hill squad seemed to be in control of most of the way as they threw a forest of close checks at the struggling visitors who never really got untracked. Their few dangerous shots were adeptly handled by Richmond Hill goalie Ben Bourget. They hustLed “Everyone was hustling out there, they all did their job," was Legion Coach Sil Steffan’s assessment of his team’s initial effort in the tournament. A goal by Danny Jones just 12 seconds into the second period was all the Richmond Hill Legion Midgets needed to get their half of the eighth annual Richmond Hill international midget hockey tournament off on a winning note Monday night. He was particularly happy with the play of Jones who opened the Scoring. Whitby’s goalie Mike Wolff boots this shot out as Richmond Hill tournament at the local arena. Jones contributed the first goal and Legion‘s Danny Jones (14) looms on the scene for the rebound in assisted on two others fora fine evening's work. this action Monday night at the eighth annual international midget Legion blanks Whitby By Fred Simpson Some 800 spectators witnessed probably the most ridiculous game in the / WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, [975 Sp Richmond Hill Legion goalie Ben B‘ourget readies to make a glove grab here as Whitby’s Dan Gallogley fires for the corner in Monday night’s international midget hockey tournament action at Someone mentioned to front of the net was blocked by Whitby goalie Mike‘ Word; The resultant rebound came right back to Jones and he lifted it high into the net over Wolff ’s prone body. Assists on the goal went to Dave Earl and Mike Cox. Whitby attempted to rally after this but kept walking into a series of penalties. somewhat foolish penalties, and could never get an at- tack organized. Fournier tripped Whitby’s Richard Byford who managed to get his stick tangled up with Linesman Rene Fournier’s skates causing him to tumble. Fournier interpreted this as a deliberate offence and bounced Byford right out of the game. There was just 33 seconds remaining when Martin rounded out‘the scoring as he took a breakaway pass from Cox at the centre-line, boiled right in, and pulled the deke on goalie Wolff. Steffan elated Coach Steffan was elated that his team “stayed out of the penalty box for the most part. They kept their cool, Whitby didn‘t. and it made a big difference.” Tournament notes The first day saw a paid total attendance of 1,264, down from last year’s 1,514. but this was attributed in part by the inclement weather. Only foul-up in the first day scheduling came when Newmarket showed up for The resultant rebound came right back to Jones and he lifted it high into the net over Wolff 's prone body. Assists on the goal went to Dave Earl and Mike Cox. That opening goal by Jones was a typical effort for him as his first shot right in front of the net was blocked by Whitby goalie Miké Wolff. 2 goals for Martin Coach Steffan also praised the work of Randy Martin who scored two goals and that of Goalie Bourget who was there when he had to be. me after the game that Danny had a great night," said Steffan. “I disagreed. He didn‘t have a great night, he had his usual night. Danny is always hustling out there." Whitby seemed to come on history of Richmond Hill hockey last night at the local arena. Certainly in the history of Then with less than two minutes remaining the suddenly offensive-minded Legion team scored again with Martin doing the honors as he picked up a rebound and shoved it home. Assists went to Ross Middleton and Jones. Only foul-up in the first day scheduling came when Newmarket showed up for its first game short of in the early part of the third but the bubble burst with five minutes left in the game as Rob Wallingford got a pass back from Jones off a faceoff and, bang, it was in the net. the eight-year-old Richmond Hill international midget hockey tournament. It was only incidental that the local arena. Goalie Bourget stopped them all as he came up with a 4-0 shutout. Opening ceremonies preceeded ‘the Richmond Hill game with Fred Locking of CFRB acting as master- The final game of the night saw Oakville edging North York Rangers 3-2 on the strength of goals by Larry Dean. Jeff Rintoul and Brian Marvel. A total of 700 spectators turned out for the Richmond Hill-Whitby game . . . Only overtime on the first day was the Hamilton Huskies-Etobicoke game which saw the Hamitonians winning it 4â€"3 with Bob Mierkalius getting the big goal. The Newmarket squad was replaced by Wexford. Other highlights: Game results The opening game saw Guelph edging Grimsby 4-3 with Dan McCafferty scoring two goals; Toronto Butter Beeps defeated London 4-2 led by the three goal effort of John Dobko. players and was disqualified from further play. An exhibition game was olayed with Kentville, Nova Scotia, and the latter team won 5-2. It was Kentville’s first win in local tournament play and there was much rejoicing despite the fact it was strictly an exhibition. the local Legion Midget team lost the game (7) by a 9â€"2 score and were eliminated from further tournament Kane Burg was the victor Bruce O’Brien emerging Kiai went to Ian Lockwood in the second group with 11 the winner with 18 points. and the best technique to points followed by Peter Second place went to Bruce Rick McArthur. IllIllIllll|IllIllllllllIllllllIIIIIlIll"|llllllIII|||lIllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIllIIIIIllIlllllIllIllIIllll|IllIllIllIllllllllIIIIllIIIIlllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllll Promoted to yellow belt were John Kirk; to orange, Billy Burtch and Teresa Wolfer. Best technique went to Burtch and most Kiai to Wayne Power. Desmond Clarke, a 53-pound blue belt, fought several judoka in this group and defeated them. Trailing with three points each in third spot was John Kirk ‘ and Rasheed Saleuddin. biuy Burtch compiled a total of 12 points in the first group at the monthly tournament results of the Richmond Hill Judo Club followed closely behind by Kevin Smith with 10 points. of-ceremonies. Those participating included Doug Hopson, President Legion Branch 375. Marsh Amos, president of Tournament Incorporated; Bob Reeves, president Rich- mond Hill Minor Hockey Association; representat- ives of the OMHA. Music was provided by the Legion Color Party and Pipe Band. He suffered a broken arm and it is expected he will be lost to the team for the rest of the season. Unionville came to Rich- mond Hill Saturday and played a very strong game to edge Magna 4-2, with their last goal being scored into an open net. Scorers for Rich- mond Hill were Dave Brooke and Gord Sinfield with assists going to Steve Rowe, Ron Armstrong and Rob Ferrone Thompson Brooke Rowe Frater Smith Sinfield Stockal] Green Williams Polhamus Casselman Fortin Armstrong H oo~¢>u>a>4>a>a>tpxiquco râ€"t vâ€"n Owls) Hmmwmdzxicnoe-k-oo llllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllI|llllI|IllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllll Marsh Amos, president of Tournament Incorporated; Bob Reeves, president Rich- mond Hill Minor Hockey Association; representat- ives of the OMHA. Music was provided by the Legion Color Party and Pipe Band. ofâ€"ceremonies. Those participating included Doug Hopson, President Legion Branch 375. The real losers had to be the spectators and anyone play by the Oakville Rangers. Bill Burtch tops in monthly judo (Photo by Hogs) (Photo by Hogs) Competition was keen in the third group but Steven Wolfer led the pack with 21 points. Tied for second were Karl Wolfer and Larry Smith with third place going to John Aird. Best technique went to Larry Smith and most Kiai to Allison Leclaire. Promoted to green belt was Larry Smith, to blue belt. Steve Wolfer. Magna visited Unionville Thursday night and came away with a 4-3 win. The locals built up a 3-0 lead on goals by Rob Frater, Brian Smith and Dave Stockall only to see Unionville come back and tie it up with about two minUtes to go. Rich- mond Hill fought back strongly and were rewarded when Dave Brooke scored the‘winner. Assists in this game went to Zen Ferrone, Gerry Fortin, Steve Rowe (2) and Eric Thompson (2). The game was marred by an injury to Magna’s star defenceman Dave Stockall. He suffered a broken arm and it is expected he will be lost to the team for the rest of the season. The fourth group saw Bruce O’Brien emerging the winner with 18 points. Second place went to Bruce Wood with three and Nancy McClelland with two. Most Kiai went to Nancy and best technique to Kane. Promoted to orange belts was Kane Burg, to green, Nancy McClelland. The regular schedule in the midget second team division of the York Simcoe League came to an end last week with the Richmond Hill Magna Midgets ending up in second place. The playoff draw pitched them against Unionville. Magna Midgets end schedule in second spot As for the game. What there was of it. The Oakville club caught the disorganized Richmond Hill club off balance from the opening whistle and moved into a 3-0 lead on goals by Todd Ineuye, Brian Marvel and Scott Garvie. The parade of penalties carried on unceasingly from there on, with neither team at full strength for practically the rest of the game. Black eyes like this hurt the innocent as well as the guilty. Lots of blame But you could dish out the “blame” in endless doses right on down the line and still end up shaking your head. Strictly a nightmare. Officials of the tournament should certainly assess the whole degrading exhibition that took place and take some kind of action to assure it never is allowed to happen again. Whether they called the penalties correctly or in- correctly is besides the point. But the one obvious fact was that the game officials were simply unable to cope with what was going on. The toll also included a game misconduct to Oak- ville’s Coach Eric Smith who left midway in the final period. It would take a criminal court judge to figure out the share of guilt in the debacle that took place on the ice. Penalty shot. Robbie Dynes got the Legion team onto the score- sheet with 11:55 left. These included four game misconducts. three 10 minute misconducts. two fighting. and countless other misdemeanors that occurred in the three-ring circus. Penalties. penalties A total of 126 minutes in penalties â€" it could be more but certainly not less â€" were handed out by game referees Bruce Richardson and John Bork. near or remotely involved with the mess that went on out there. Some of the things that happened: Thegame? ' the game lBuchan, Kim Wilson and Robert Wilkinson with 10 points apiece. Third place went to Alanna Jones, most Kiai to the same girl. Bruce Buchan was promoted to yellow belt. Promoted tb yellow belt were Rick McArthur, Rudy Pseika and Errol Jones; to blue, Ron Donoghue. Most Kiai went to Ian Lockwood and the best technique to Rick McArthur. in the fifth group with Roland Schmid coming out on top with 53 points. In second place was Tom Jellicoe with 37 with Errol Jones in third‘with 10 points. A group of 14 to 17 year old youth competitors tangled The final standing in this division of the York Simcoe league was: Hill 28 10 16 2 22 Orillia 27 4 20 3 11 Unionville 26 1 23 2 4 After 11 losses in their first 11 games, the Magna Midgets came under the capable guidance of Ken Ham and rolled to a series of victories. Top scorers in regular league games were: G A PTS Ferrone 8 12 20 Thompson 11 8 19 Brooke 7 10 17 Rowe 7 8 15 Frater 9 4 13 Smith 4 8 12 Sinfield 6 6 12 Stockall 4 7 11 Green 6 4 10 This series is the best of five with game three being played in Richmond Hill Monday night, game four in Unionville Thursday and a fifth, if necessary, back in Richmond Hill Saturday. Winner of the hockey ticket draw was Mrs. Ruth Norman. Barrie Richmond Frater Shane Fayette made it 4-2 in the second as he picked the comer when left un- covered in front of Ben Bourget. But you have to pin the greater blame on the adults. Gallaugher just had to skate around him and tuck the puck home. Bourget played a tremendous game after replacing starting goalie Mike Doyle with the score 2- There were other low-light moments in this ridiculous of ridiculous encounters. Goalie fights Some other extra- curricular activities in the game saw Oakville’s star- ting goalie Gerry Liefrink tossed out of the game along with Richmond Hill 5 Randy Hughes- Guest for indulging in fisticuffs. Hughes-Guest got two for roughing, five for fighting and the game. But time and space and the sheer ability to absorb all of it, defies going into details. Suffice to say: The players on both hockey teams should also share some of the blame. Youngsters don’t do anything they can't get away Richmond Hill‘s Danny Jones came right back seconds later on a breakaway, only to lose the puck as he attempted to pull the goalie From there on in it was downhill for the Legion boys. with He scored on it easily as the Oakville goalie com- mitted himself too soon. Other Oakville scorers were Phil Prevost, Rick Mueller, Larry Dean. and Prevost with the last one. That same fracas saw Liefrink picking up two rough penalties five minutes for fighting. plus the game misconduct. And then team captain Mike Gallaugher gave the crowd a thrill when he was tripped going in on goal and was given a penalty shot. L TPTS 8 2 38