Gretzky Sets NHL Points Record With 155 This Season
Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers, in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, earned his 155th point this season with three assists. He surpassed Phil Esposito's 152 points and tied Bobby Orr for 102 assists, while the league commended his rapid rise in two NHL seasons. The record moment came on a power play when Gretzky assisted on Mark Messier's goal after receiving a pass from Gretzky.
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Spruce Kings Repeat as Peace Cariboo Champs in 7-3 Win
The Spruce Kings captured a second straight Peace Cariboo Junior Hockey League title with a 7-3 victory over the Fort St. John Golden Hawks in Prince George. Don McLaughlin scored four goals as Prince George broke a 3-2 first period lead and earned the best-of-seven series, four games to three. Brent Cunningham and Tim Maddigan added for Prince George while Blaine Tucker, Shane Patenaude and others scored for Fort St. John. The Kings now meet the Penticton Knights in a best-of-three BC Junior Hockey Championship series beginning Friday in Penticton.
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Swiss skip Jurg Tanner wins world curling title by 2-1
Jurg Tanner of Switzerland defeated Bud Somerville of the United States 2-1 to capture the Air Canada Silver Broom in London Ontario. Tanner stole single points in the second and fourth ends and, despite hip surgery the night before, delivered a steady final game before 5,686 fans as his rink, including his 53-year-old father as skip, clinched the championship. Burtnyk’s Canadian team finished 8-1 in round robin but dropped into a four team playoff after the loss.
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Cavaliers Tie First With 82 72 Victory Over Marauders
Senior men’s Wednesday night basketball March 11 1981 saw the Cavaliers upset the Marauders 82 72 to reach a share of first place. Jon Elden 18 points Tye Hoover 15 paced the Cavaliers while Brad McKay 24 led Marauders. In the nightcap White Shadows 57 Limited Edition 48 as Daryl Campbell 18 led Shadows and Dave Gee 16 led Limited Edition.
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Local Little League registration and league results summary
Registrations for Major ages 11 to 12 and Senior ages 13 to 15 are due by April 2 with contact Ron Moser at 788-2836 or 4704 44th Street. 18 to 22 year old boys contact Nira es Ok points. March 18 saw Cavaliers beat Limited Edition 79 60 to claim league crown with Elden 22 and Deguire 28 leading Cavs while Garland 28 led Edition. Shadows beat Marauders 58 52 to move to third. White scored 35 for Shadows and Ritchie 16 for Marauders.
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Cavaliers clinch top spot with 68 53 win over Whites Shadows
In the final 1980 81 season games the Cavaliers sealed first place with a 68 53 victory over Whites Shadows. Cavaliers totaled 22 points on 11 wins and 6 losses while Whites Shadows ended fourth with 12 points on 6 wins 11 losses. Gerald Deguire led Cavaliers with 22 points and Daryl Campbell topped Shadows with 21.
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Bantam Tournament Moves to Chetywnd in April
Bantam teams will travel to Chetywnd for an April 13 to 16 tournament after Fort Coquitlam Hockey cancelled the event due to civil disputes. Organizers seek volunteers for scorekeepers refs linesmen and general help with contact numbers provided for Mary Wills Dorothy Smith and Lawrence Clary.
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