Hide Article Text (OCR)
KIWANIS ENTRY CAPTURES HOAR MEMORIAL TROPHY AS RUSSELL PEE WEES BRING SUCCESSFUL SEASON TO A CLOSEGeorge Allen and his KJwantsPee Wee team are the 1939-60 holders of the Hoar Memorial Trophy, Playing before a good crowd of parent*, fans, brothers and sisters, the boys of all the teams turned in a good clean brand of hockey and were a credit to their coach andmanagers The players of this twelve and under league are keenly interested in hockey and it is alsoapparent that the parents are starting to take a more active interest in their boys Close to 175 adultsturned up at the arena.The trophy playoff began at 6 30 p m when all teams lined up on the ice for O Canada, after which the Kiwanis who during the season played top-notch hockey for their manager, George Allen, took on the third place Legion. The legion under manager Ralph Robinson did not have what you would call a most successful year, but they were only beaten in most of their games by a one or two goal margin Putting upa stiff resistance to the Kiwai.iansthey were rewarded with the firstgoal from the stick of Craig Loney on an assist from Tommy Fenton They held this lead for a good part of the game but the Jfiwanians were not to be denied and Mr, Allen’s powerful line of Bill Robinson, Gordon Hyokaway and Bob Genaille came up with the tieing goal off BUI Robinson s stick. Then Brooks Smart put them ahead, and Gordon Hyckaway finished the sear-Tlu* first game ended Kiwanis3. Legion I.The second place Chamber of Commerce under manager Tom Kieper commenced an exciting battle with the fourth place Elks under managerElgin Wishart In thia game goalie Frank Kurbis got the first shutout of the night while his teammates pushed two goals past Bruce Johnson in the Elks’ net. Wayne Waddell of the strong C. of C. team opened the scoring on a pass from Bill Donoghue. The never say die Elks kept up the pressure but could not get the equalizer and Bill Gen aille of the C. of C, little line got the clincher on a pass from RonKurbas.The final game came up with the two teams a good majority of thecritics had picked, the Kiwanis andKIWANIS 1960 TROPHY WINNERS—Front row, left to right. Jim Thom. Dennis Deschamps, Gordon Hyckaway, Don Demontigm, Brooks Smart. Ronald Stevens. Shcdly Phillips Back row, Hi a McMarray, Bob Tindale, Boh Genaille, Bill Robinson,Clement, Murray McLennan, and Manager George Alien.wayC. of C. These two teams have had close games all winter and thisFrank Kurbas the C. of C. goalie turned in what we think was the best performance of the hf turned away the Kiwanis team time after time while his teammates tried in vain to take the lead, but Don Demontigny although not having a busy nightnight asscoringmade no mistakes either.Gordon Hyckaway had severalopportunities to send his team ahead but the puck wouldn t fly right for Gordon on Friday night.It wasn’t until late in the game that Robbie Clement, playing his last year in the Pee Wee league, got the puck past Kurbas on a long screen shot, and that was it.CHAMBER OF COMMERCEWayr ''-dlins Jim Johnson.Davidson, Garry Keavie Back Wayne Waddell. Bryan Loney. Kurbas and Torn Kieper.Front row, left to right, Brian Cusitar, Bill Genaille, Frank Kurbas, Richie row, Gregory Stevens, Jack Burgess, Ronnie Payne, Bill Donoghue, RonnieItThe Kiwanis were the new champs.Jack Thom then called all the ers out for the presentation of trophies. The trophy for the Rookie player of the year was presented to Brian Cusitar who has come a long way from the time heput his skates on last fall.The most valuable player award, trophy donated by the Robin Hood Oats Co., was presented to BUI Robinson along with a framed certificate and crest. Bill is one of the strongest competitors in the league and a real sportsman on and off the ice. Congratulations Bill, and aii the best in your hockey career.Miss Neiltene Leifer then presented the Hoar Memorial Trophy, on behalf of her sister, Mrs. Jim Mc-Culioch, to the manager, GeorgeAllen, and his Kiwanis team. She complemented the boys on good play and sportsmanshipPictures were then taken of ail the teams and trophy winners.-All the boys were treated to hot dogs and drinks in the dressing room by members of the different organizations sponsoring Pee Wee league. And so another successful year has come to a dose. Good luck to all the boys in future sport.—Coach Jack Thom.Final League StandingP W L 1212r.Kiwanis C. of C. Legi on Elks1313106321398T Pts.1 21 3 15 1 73 7LEGION—Front row. left to right. David Cusitar. Jim Demontigny.Michael Uhrymuk, Boh Robinson, Le»iie SUnchuk, Dennis Nickel Ronnu Oiynick Rack row. Ronnie Davidson, Ernest Thwkett, Brian Phillip*. Craig Loney. Tommy Fenton, Danny Cross. Brian Hem-broff Ralph Robinson, managerMiss NeUiene Leifer la shown here presenting the Hoar orial Tropier on behalf of her sister Mrs Jim MeCuiloch, George Alien. manager of the Kiwanis Pee Wee Champions.(Photos by Russell Studios;Mem MrELKS—Front row, left to right. George Forsythe, David Wowk, Wally Simpson. Tommy Cross. Clair Loney, John Munroe, Jim Nickel, Jim Baird Back row Rae Hainstock, Clair Mackie, Wally Jackson, Loie Feuilleatre, Ronnie Sidoryk, Bob Kieper, Bruce Johnson, Murray Bicknell. League coaeh, Jack Thom; missing, Elgin Wishart, manager.
Newspaper Details
Russell Banner
Russell, Manitoba, CA
Thu, Mar 31, 1960
Page 1
Full Page
Clipped by
Nola K.
CA 03 Jan 2021
Other Publications Near Russell, Manitoba
Russell Saltcoats Siftings
Russell Canada Siftings
Russell Banner
