Acton Juveniles Face Playoff Push Amid Scrimmages
Local hockey scene drives toward playoffs with Acton Juveniles amid skirmishes and officiating questions. Elmira trip sparks debate as Legion teams prepare for weekend games and playoff start.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1968
Page
13
Legion Town League Tallies Open Season Losses and Wins
Brampton edged Weston 3 42 in the Atom opener with Danny Webster starting and Scott Malcolm starring on a late tally. Malcolm tied late before winning with Webster assisting every Brampton score. Weston counters were led by Jeff Shields. Novice action featured St Catharines Steve Brunelle’s hat trick against Oshawa, Niagara Falls beating Hamilton 5 2, and Pee Wee Baltimore defeating Rochester 7 4 with balanced scoring. Bantam Hornhey edged Pittsburgh 4 3 while Ravens Rowland McCullough and McCulloch contributed key plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atom Brampton
Weston
Atom Town
Danny Webster
Brampton
Scott Malcolm
Malcolm
Scott
Gord Bruce
Jeff Shields
St. Catharine
Steve Brunelle
Oshawa
Scott Withers
Osheawa
Niagara Falls
Hame Ilton
Steve Pap
Ills
Rick Baginski
Flyers
Baginski
Papillon
Jim Gentles
Jim Hurley
Norm Thornil
Marvin McNabb
Hamiilton
John McCutcheon
Baltimore
Charlne McCraa
Storey
Rochester
John Rochester
Marcoux
John Hanson
Glenn McKengie
Peter Hargrave
Springfield
Cleveland
Pac Wee
Dave Forester
Russ Coultrup
Bernie Taylor
Maws Defeat Paws to Capture Gwen Tyler Trophy Bonspiel
The Maw and Paw curling bonspiel was played Monday afternoon at the curling club. The Maws defeated the Paws to win the Gwen Tyler trophy. A buffet lunch followed with a Valentine themed mood for the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maws
Paws
Gwen Tyler
Pee Wees win two exhibitions start O M H A playoffs
The Y's Men's Pee Wee hockey club completed two exhibition wins ahead of the O M H A playoffs. They defeated Port Dover 3 2 on Wednesday and filled a last minute minor hockey night at Elora the next night before preparing for the three out of five first round starting next Wednesday against Elmira. Port Dover led 1 0 early before Cronk credited Wright and Mce Queen for the assist with Terry Holmes tying the game and Hilly McGilloway contributing the eventual equalizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Dover
Elora
Arthur
O.m.hla
Elmira
Cronk
Wright
Mce Queen
Terry Holmes
Hilly McGilloway
Y's Men OMLHLA Playoff Start At Acton Tonight
Late word has the Y's Men Pea Wees opening playoff round with El mira in Acton tonight at 7 p.m. Exhibitions to be dropped until games are completed. The game featured Rick Chamberg, Ricky Ronnetto, Chris Tennant and Steve McIntyre with Port Dover and Acton exchanges, ending with Acton taking a late goal and a 3-1 win. After the match, teams shared donuts and chocolate milk. Elora visit followed with a 3-1 Acton win as Steve McIntyre scored from Paul Daley and Terry Holmes, aiding a picture goal and goalie pull. Elora provided hot dogs and drinks. Thakarena noted as jammed for minor hockey night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elpure
J'n.m
Elmira
Soda
Miz Matoh
Emia
Acton
Ging
Btin
Waller Brothers
Ernie
Nob
Sohn Mason
Ken Qwen
Brian Farell
Acton Legion Town
Woekend
Fergué
El=mira
Rick Chamberg
Ricky Ronnetto
Chris Tennant
Y's
Steve McIntyre
Fletcher
Port Dover
Biy McGilloway
Dover Notmindar
Terry Holmes
Elora
Cushing
Paul Daley
Bildy Mecgmoway
Terry
Thakarena
Acton Players Shut Out In MN.P. Awards Race
Acton players fared in MN.P. honors across the County league with Robin Inscoa placing fourth in Novice, Pete Morrison third in Bantam MVP voting and high scorer, Pete Marzo second in MLV.P., Craig Welden third, Juveniles sixth overall, and Bantams seventh among 10 teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trie
48 Rinks Compete in March Curling Bonspiel
A bonspiel featuring 48 rinks from Brampton Georgetown Acton Erin Hillsburgh Orangeville Milton Shorewood Park Bolton and Oakville runs Saturday March 2 to Saturday March 9. Rinks compete at Oakville and Brampton hosting 24 teams each on March 2 with play continuing on Tue Wed or Thu nights. Two 10 end games on the first Saturday and each team plays at least three games. Four events conclude with semi finalists at Georgetown on March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Georgetown
Acton
Erin
Hillseburgh
Orangeville
Milton
Shorewood Park
Bolton
Oakville
Wedennesday
Hershey and Pittsburgh Tie On Late Third Period Play
The third period sees Hershey with Randy Marsh and Henry Wissany assisting as Gary Masters ties the game for Pittsburgh on a Steve Connell goal. Hershey’s scorer came from Andy Downes with Ken Anderson on the assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Randy Marsh
Henry Wissany
Gary Masters
Pittsburgh
Steve Connell
Andy Downes
Ken Anderson
Elora rink shines at Quebec City curling bonspiel
Erin curlers from Acton join Elora foursome to form the Elora rink entering the Quebec City International Curling Bonspiel. From January 29 to February 3 the event drew 132 rinks from Canada and the United States. Bob McEnery skip led the team through five wins in Francois Johin, reaching semifinals and entering the Sea Gram Grand Aggregate, with Hugh Waind Elora as vice and Doug Miller Elora as lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Bob Mee Enory
Dave Manes
Elora
Quebec
Quebec City
Canada
Acton
Francois Johin
Bob McEnery
Seagram
Elora Vice
Hugh Waind
Doug Miller
Novices Tie Woodbridge At 4 Town Tourney
Acton Legion Novices played to a 4 4 tie with Woodbridge in a Sunday exhibition at a Toronto arena. Scorers included Sim Hurley Norm Thornhill Billy Ware Marvin McNabb for Acton and Jody Gage Les Armstrong plus Woodbridge players with multiple scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Legion
Woodbridge Rooster
Talis
Toronto
Sim Hurley
Norm Thornhill
Billy Ware
Marvin McNabb
Acton
John McCutcheon
John Scoyna
Ricky Baginsid
Steve Papillon
Steve Muthe
Tim Colley
Ken
Rotary to mark 20th anniversary meeting
The Rotary club will recognize its 20th anniversary at a special meeting on April 2. This week Howard Coles joined the two decade old club along with several other new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Howard Coles
Novices Take 1-0 Lead In OMHA Playoffs
Acton Novices defeated New Hamburg 3-2 to take a one game lead in the first round of the OMHA Novice B playoffs. Russian Fleet opened the scoring, Gary Barden and Gerald Barden assisted the second, Ricky Holmes sealed it. Second game set for Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in New Hamburg as minor hockey night continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
G.A
O.M.H.A
New Hamburg
Gary Barden
Gereald Barden
Hamburg Nat
Ricky Holmes
Kent Kentner
Kent
Barry Inscoe
Sunday night Raiders wallop Hornets 8 to 2 in league play
Raiders routed the Hornets 8 to 2 as Captain Gord Mason led with a three goal tally. Jets and Orioles also played a high scoring game, Orioles winning 8 to 7 in the second half with John Cunningham contributing for the Orioles and Gord Manor among Raiders named scorers amid a chaotic, error filled night of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiders
Hornets
Fee Palace
Jets
Orioles
Trey Toppers
Gord Mason
Thy Raiders
Coon
Stay Mabgoald
Tuck
van Qin
Tarry Vahdertéykoin
Raider Hout
Doug Garrett Darind
Dunia
van Coon
Garry Vansbrekylain
Tabut Anit Jln
McDonald
Kan Melyane
Holmes Brothers
Glan
Ruddy
Stu McDonald
Doug Garrett
John Cunningham
Orloly
Duala Gutsbonstal
Reohull
Markoy
Tha
Povalilen
Nuntanedd Hy
McNachtahd Herriv. Hott
Telegram to Olympics Encouragement Message From Acton Team
Ed Owens informs the Free Prog that the Javanila hockey team plans to send an encouragement telegram to the Winter Olympics in support of Canada. The telegram concept offers a free entry by contacting any member of the juvenile hockey team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Thair
Ed Owens
Nforme
Acton Fang
Amy Tt
Secret Worth Keeping Or Not A Dual Duy Insight
A compact reflection notes two views on a secret: some secrets are not worth keeping while others are too valuable to reveal. The line prompts contemplation on discretion and value in sharing information.
Acton Arena Schedule Highlights Feb 15 16
Thursday February 15 features Bantam and Tri Cty hockey and practice slots from 8 to 12 pm including Mothers and Preschool Children at 2 pm and Figura Skating at 7 30 pm. Friday February 16 lists Novice and Intermediate hockey times ending with Acton Tannare in BY hockey at 8 90 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figura
Legion
Ind
Hlora
Acton Tannare
Tanner
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Acton Legion Minor Baseball Association
Locate
Durham Huskies
Canine
Harold Townsley
Tim Horton
Geason
Bob Pulford
Pete Stomkowski
Hamilton
Steve Papilton
Pee Wee
McCrae
Ward
Fisher
Shultis
Jim McNabb
Mike Fergus
Bantam Hornhey
Charlie Kulken
Rowland Mce Culloch
Randy Marah
Trevor Swan
John Thatcher
Coker
Rowland McCullough
M&g
Ree Press
Pee Wees
Woodbridge
Rotary
Acton Arena
Acton Minor Baseball Assoc
Raiders Wallop Hornets
ARENA
Pan Wee
Limitate Acton
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