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The Prince George Citizen - Tuesday. November 1, 1994 - 11

DON bCHAFFER, E D M IL L S , TED CLARKE, SPORTS EDITOR Sports reporter Sports reporter 5 6 2 -2 4 4 1 L o c a l 5 1 5 L o c a l 5 1 6 S po r ts L o c a l 5 1 7 SIDELINES Hackner handles M acDonald

In the women’s final, the'Sherry Heath with it. We just handled it better than the Hackner didn’t need much Monday. Prince George skip foursome of Vernon completed a undefeat­rest. Whether a delicate freeze or surgical take­ ed Crown run by starting strong and quick­ “In the fourth end I thought even if I get out he was a cool customer. Just ask Football ly stopping Kelly Owen of Coquitlam 8-2 a piece of it (shot rock) they would steal beaten by old vet MacDonald. NFL in eight ends. The win was worth $5,000. three and we’d only be down by two. There “He (Hackner) made good shots to get For Hackner, the true measure of his would still be lots of time to come back.” out of trouble,” said McDonald who has Green Bay 33 Chicago 6 in Crow n final greatness Monday came in the fourth end. Cool as ice and no wonder. With the reeled off six straight wins and took home Even though he had last-rock advantage, connection of Ferbey third on$6,000. “That one in the fourth (end), that by BEN KUZMA the two-time Brier champ was staring at Pat Ryan’s Brier winners in 1988-89 and was a really great shot.” Kamloops Daily News four MacDonald stones in the eight-foot, second Pat McCallum plus lead Richard Hackner heads back to Thunder Bay for KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Trick or treat? with two rocks protecting the house out Urko Hackner expected big things after the a spiel next weekend with his long-time provided a little of both onfront. The only shot the Brier champ could foursome pocketed 8,000 with a runner-up third Rick Lang. Halloween night. conceive was a sharp angle hit-and-roll to finish last weekend in a cash spiel at In the women’s final, the Heath four­ Basketball officials Never afraid to attempt the trickiest shot avoid a steal of three. Kelowna. some put the game away with three in the in the frostiest o f ice, the celebrated skip He did more than that. Hackner coolly “I thought I played very well and as you fifth end for a commanding 5-1 lead. While facing new rules from Thunder Bay, Ont. had ice running hit and rolled to the button to go up 3-1. get older you wonder if you’ve lost it,” through his veins in treating the Kamloops The next four ends were blanked before added Hackner who qualified for part-time skip Marla Geiger she took over A large number of rule changes in Club faithful to a masterful display McDonald narrowly missed a double dou­Monday’s playoffs out of the B Event. skipping duties from Owen after the rink basketball threaten to make the game in the Labatt Crown final on Monday. ble in the ninth to settle for one. Hackner “This is my eighth spiel with Randy and failed to qualify for the cash in Kelowna more contentious over the coming sea­ Yes, the ‘Ice Man’ cometh. then delivered the knockout punch with a we have about $100,000 in winnings. struggled with her weight, Heath was son, and the B.C. Basketball Officials Hackner, teaming with Edmontonian pair in the final end. Maybe it’s unfortunate that we live in dif­ unflappable. Association is holding a clinic to help and his all- front “The ice was a little tough it wasn’t ferent cities, we could make a run at the “This is the union o f two rinks and my officials keep up with the changes. end, captured $10,000 in first-place money automatic,” said the 40-year-old Hackner Brier. girls played extremely well,” beamed The BCBOA holds its Prince by tactfully nursing a 3-2 lead for much of who showed early Monday that he was in “Ryan didn’t win a Brier all by himself. Heath whose rink included Lisa George clinic this Saturday at the the way and finally disposing of Sandy top form by stealing the first two ends. You don’t fluke a Brier. Anytime I need a Stephenson, Chelan Cotter and Susan Auty. College of New Caledonia. MacDonald of Prince George 5-2. “You really had to read it (ice) and workplayer I’ll call him (Ferbey).” Distributed Bx SouthamStcir Network. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. in Room 1-31 OB at the college and will cover pertinent league changes. The B.C. supervisor of officials is Pack smacks Bears scheduled to conduct the clinic, which costs $25. For more information, call Glen Goudy at 564-5469. on ugly Halloween Hooligans nabbed after overnight fights CHICAGO (AP) — The rain and job to do,” said Bennett, who gained 105 numbing wind at Soldier Field made it a yards. “It was just one of those situations BARCELONA (AP) — Police wretched night for football, but a fitting where you really couldn’t let the weath­ arrested 18 British soccer fans today one for the oldest rivals in the NFL, er bother you. after overnight disturbances that raised teams who built reputations playing in “We dug in and got our running game fears o f further trouble before the cruel conditions. going. We had to win.” “Halloween, the wind’s blowing, the European Champions Cup soccer Favre, who missed all six of his first- rain’s beating you up, it’s cold, the game between FC Barcelona and half passes, managed to complete six of field’s muddy — it’s a perfect day for a Manchester United on Wednesday. 15. But there were no interceptions, defensive lineman,” said Steve A police spokesman said five fans there were 223 Green Bay rushing yards McMichael, the Chicago Bear-turned- were arrested after a fight broke out Green Bay Packer. to 94 for Chicago and there were no lost when local people tried to stop them McMichael, in his return to Chicago, fumbles for the Packers. from toppling motorcycles. Later 12 and his new teammates were warmed “We had to alter the game plan, obvi­ more were detained following a fight Monday night by a turnover-free 33-6 ously because of the weather,” said and another was detained when he victory over the Bears that may have Holmgren. “It was maybe as unusual of reportedly harassed a passerby. saved the Packers’ season. a game as I have ever been in, because if “We were not sloppy in a game that you went in one direction (with the you could have been,” said Green Bay wind) you had a chance. coach Mike Holmgren. “You could have “If you went the other way, it was used the weather as an excuse, I suppose, awfully hard." but we were determined not to do that.” The Bears threw three interceptions Brett Favre, the tough, charismatic and fumbled twice, both setting up short Citizen Main Line but often erratic young leader of the touchdown runs by Bennett. Packers, ran for a 36-yard touchdown The loss sent the Bears to 4-4 and 562-2441 and threw for another to Edgar Bennett, rekindled questions about their starting who scored three times as Green Bay quarterback. Erik Kramer, who fumbled FAX evened its record at 4-4. With the wind gusting up to 58 kilo­ once and was twice intercepted by Bryce 562-7453 metres an hour and with temperatures Paup, fell to 1-4 as a starter with a 5-for- that began at 6 C and fell, the Packers 10 passing performance. Answering machine relied on their running game. Favre also He was relieved in the second half by AP photo had a 22-yard keeper. Steve Walsh, who was 16-for-25 for 140 562-3101 Lewis Tillm an is tackled by Pack defenders Bryce Paup and Fred Strickland. “Cold, wet, but we came here with a yards.

Nachbaur takes notice of signs of times

No, it isn’t the way it used to be, but he didn’t ance with the Flyers, against the Oilers, in roster, to your list, and there are a lot of Don Nachbaur isn’t living in a time warp. have all the 1987; a championship with the kids in our program right now that I would­ He doesn’t even really want to turn back skill in the Bears, the team rookie of the year award n’t consider Don-Nachbaur-type players,” the clock. world, but with the Whalers, and the Barry Ashbee he said. Times have changed, that’s all. Not for F R E E A G E N T h e’d have Award given to the Flyer who most exem­ Twenty-one of the 50 on the list didn’t better, not for worse, just changed. given up plifies determination and dedication to make the grade, and were either cut, traded Hockey isn’t the same — players are most of his hockey. or given their outright releases. more selfish, more distracted, more sensi­ by Ed Mills major body It paid off in respect. Fellow players “I talked to every kid on our list this tive, more aware, more rich, more adored organs to looked up to Nachbaur — he was captain summer, and sent them all letters and told and more mollycoddled than they were in play with the of the Bears and his Austrian team and a them exactly what I expected. I told them Nachbaur’s day. Howes, guy the coach points to when talking to the to get on good terms with me you gotta “That’s just a sign of the times,” said the Thunderbirds preview, page 13Keons and team’s stars about the meaning of the prove to me you’re committed to being a 35-year-old, who was born in Kitimat and Gretzky s. game. Seattle Thunderbird, not just content to be raised in Prince George. “When I started in It was the same when he sat beside the “I feel fortunate, hockey’s been good to The respect led to coaching offers in the here, but proud to throw the jersey on. And Hartford with Gordie Howe and Dave likes of Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, me, but at the same time it wasn’t given to AHL, in Europe and other minor pro that means you gotta be committed to our Keon, you know, when I walked in there I Paul Coffey and took orders from Glen me, I had to work for it. I think that’s the leagues, and last year an offer he couldn’t program, and hard work will keep you had the big eyes and it was like, ‘oh my Sather with the Oilers in 1984, and rubbed difference between professional hockey refuse from the ’s here. God, I can’t believe I’m here.’ shoulders with Mike Keenan, Bobby and junior hockey; the kids aren’t really as . “The guys that took the easy way out, “Now, these guys come up and it’s, what Clarke, Bernie Parent and Bill Barber with committed as you are when you are a pro­ Now in Seattle, with wife Kim, who is and the guys that I felt weren’t going to fit can you do for me? That’s a reflection ofthe Flyers in 1987. fessional. also from Prince George, and two-year-old into our program, weren’t guys I wanted the times, the salaries and just the whole Now? Well, now players might pay lip “I was a pro for 15 years and every sum­daughter Sydney, Nachbaur’s lighting the around.” game, the whole game’s changing, the service to the notion that there’s no I inmer wasn’t a time to take off. I realized if I Bunsen burner under the beaker of a hock­ Then there’s the Don Nachbaur players. whole society.” team, but their lawyers, agents and parents was going to stay there with the talent that ey experiment. While he can’t turn back “The guys who don’t have to be told (to In 1981 as a rookie with the Whalers, will give you that when-did-your-plane- I have, I had to work and work.” the clock and be the 20-year-old Don work) bring a smile to my face. We’ve got Nachbaur wouldn’t have said manure if he arrive-from-Pluto? look at the mere men­ It paid off in a 10-year NHL career, a Nachbaur again, as the coach of the guys like that, it may not show up this year had a mouth full of it. In those days, being tion of the word team during contract nego­ few seasons with the in the Thunderbirds, he can try to put together a because of our young kids but they’re a pro player was simple, straightforward; tiations. AHL and a few more with a Division 1 collection of 20 hockey players who were learning what it takes.” you knew who you were and where you fit Nachbaur was a prototype Prince team in Austria. like Don Nachbaur back then. I can’t imagine a better guy to learn it in. George product who made the big time — It paid off in a Stanley Cup final appear­ “You’re really limited to your 50-tnanfrom.

Expos’ Alou named top major league managerPARKING LOT MAINTENANCE for Pickups • Suitable for 6 & 8 ft. pickup bed steady improvement, Alou was chosen Monday received 27 of 28 first-place votes. • Easy installation by BEN WALKER • Heavy duty conveyor chain Associated Press as major league manager of the year by The The Expos were 74-40 and ahead of Atlanta • Self-contained power supply When his young Montreal Expos tell 8' Associated Press. by six games in the NL East when the strike • Cab controlled games behind the Atlanta Braves two weeks into Alou got 34 votes in balloting by 58 writers started Aug. 12. Montreal was in position for its • Electric start and broadcasters. Buck Showalter of the New first postseason appearance since 1981. • 14 gauge steel the season, Felipe Alou did not panic. Instead, • Spreads salt, sand, cinders, lime he preached patience. York Yankees was second with 11 votes, and Because the Expos do not have a big budget, & other granular materials. Eventually, the Expos, under the even-handed Mike Hargrove of the Cleveland Indians was they have won mostly with young players. Alou, began winning and wound up with base­ third with nine votes. “I believe a lot of people realize that after | PHONE 562 6 7 6 0 ^ 0 ball’s best record before the players’ strike Recently, Alou was a near-unanimous pick as three years of solid progress we have a super began. National League manager of the year by the club," Alou said. 1594 Nicholson Street 5 6 2 -6 7 6 0 ^rH r" For his smooth handling and his team’s Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He More baseball, page 12.