The Prince George Citizen — Thursday, April 9,1987 — 11

MARK ALLAN S p o r t s Sports editor

OILERS, FLYERS, FLAMES UPSET VICTIMS Defence key as NHL playoffs begin

by Canadian Press the continued to roll Rangers 3 Flyers 0 3-0 Washington lead by the 12-minute ' In documents filed Wednesday, the NHL If it has been said once, it has been said over the opposition. Pierre Larouche and mark. lawyer urged the court to find the Vancou­ a thousand times — the team with the The Canadiens, who finished the Adams scored 27 seconds apart early in the sec­ Whalers 3 Nordiques 2 ver club has either “ no reasonable claim” best defence wins the . Division season with nine consecutive vic­ond period and Larouche added his second In Hartford, Conn., Paul MacDermid against the league, or that its suit is an Victories Wednesday night in the first tories, stretched their unbzaten streak to at 17:13 of the third period. Philadel­ tipped a by Randy Ladoceur through “ abuse of process” of the court. games of the 1987 NHL playoffs by the Los 11 games by downing the phia 6- had not been shut out at home inthe legs of Quebec Mario Gos-The NHL motion also asks the court to Angeles Kings, the Rangers 2; and the Capitals made it 10 in a row playoffs since 1973, when Minnesota goal­selin 2:20 into . dismiss with costs- the Canucks’ claim and the Jets drove the point without a loss by defeating the New York tender Cesare Maniago turned the trick. Blues 3 Leafs 1 against all the defendants in its suit, in­ home. Islanders 4-3 in the Patrick. Jets 4 Flames 2 In St. Louis, Rob Ramage and Gino cludingCa­ the league and president John “ We wanted to play a good defensive The defeated the Que­ In Calgary, Thomas Steen scored first vallini scored power-play goals and DougZiegler. game and we did,” said veteran Los bec Nordiques 3-2 in overtime in anfor the Jets but Mike Bullard and Al Mac­ Gilmour added a goal for a 3-0 Blues lead The motion to dismiss relates to a suit Angeles forward Dave Taylor as the Kings Adams semi-final. lnnis scored power-play goals to putbefore the countered for the Leafs filed April 2 in which the Canucks chal­ celebrated a 5-2 victory over the Edmon­ In the , it was: the St. Flames up 2-1 after 20 minutes. Dale late in the second period. lenged a ruling in which Ziegler said the ton Oilers, a team which finished 36 points Louis Blues 3, 1; andHawerchuk and Mario Marois scored Wings 3 Hawks 1 club broke NHL rules in sign­ in front of them during the Smythe Divi­ Red Wings 3, Blackhawks unanswered goals to put the Jets ahead 3-2 In Detroit, Peter Klima and Darren ing Quinn while he was still under con­ sion season. 1. in the second, and Hawerchuk scored the Veitch scored for Detroit in the first peri­ tract to the Kings. Goaltender stopped The second games in each best-of-seven only goal of the third. od. The Canucks’ suit asks the court to de­ all 26 shots as the Rangers blanked the division semi-final go tonight. Canadiens 6 Bruins 2 ■ The NHL is attempting to block theclare Quinn’s signing lawful and to strike 3-0. The Flyers, who Kings 5 Oilers 2 In Montreal, goals by Larry Robinson, ’ legal action inout its Ziegler’s decision expelling Quinn finished the season 24 In , Randy Gregg gave with the his 100th point to lead all active Ca­ controversial relationship with former Losfrom the NHL and fining the Vancouver points up on the Rangers, suffered Oilers their the early lead, Taylor and Jay nadiens in playoff points, Guy Carbonneau Angeles Kings’ coach . club $310,000. Wells put the Kings on top with power-and Stephane Richer put Montreal up 3-0Vancouver lawyer Winton Derby will first home-ice playoff in 14 years. The Boston Bruins visit the Montreal The Jets put a defensive blanket over play goals, and tied itbefore 2-2 six minutes had elapsed. ask the B.C. Supreme Court Monday to Canadiens today at 4:30 on CBC French the , who finished seven by the end of the first period. Tiger Wil­ Capitals 4 Islanders 3 strike out a suit in which the Canucks points ahead of them during the Smythe liams, Bobby Carpenter and Bob Bourne In Landover, Md., scored have asked the court for a of de­ (channel 4, cable 5). The schedule, to win 4-2. scored unanswered goals for the Kings 15 inseconds into the game and Gaetan Du­clarations aimed at upholding the club’s play tonight in Calgary at 6:30 on Meanwhile, the and the third period. chesne and Kelly Miller added goals for a right to employ Quinn. CKPG (channel 2, cable 3).

Lem ieux still w elcom e

to join Team C anada

HAMILTON (CP) - The door is ably has nothing against represent­responsible for ’s upset 3-1 being left open for , ing Canada. victory over the Soviet Union that the Pittsburgh Penguin star who “ He’s probably just tired.” put Canada in the gold-medal finished third in NHL scoring, to One of the reasons Team Canada game against . “ He must figure he needs a join Team Canada for the world wants Lemieux so badly is that, hockey championship. when he played in the world tour­ rest,” said Ciccarelli. “ On the other hand, it would be nice to Despite the fact Lemieux de­ nament two years ago in Prague have him here playing for us. clined an invitation to play forhe helped Canada finish second — Canada after the Penguins were the country’s best finish since 1962. “ Who knows, he might have a change of heart.” eliminated from the Stanley Cup Lemieux was the only Canadian Team Canada plays exhibition playoffs, head coach Dave King at Prague to be named to the all- games against Canada’s Olympic says he’s still is welcome to play in star teams. the world tournament in Vienna. team Friday and Sunday, then After putting a dozen NHL play­He was almost single-handedly leaves Monday for Vienna. ers through a workout Wednesday, King said all Lemieux has to do is indicate within the next 10 days that he’s willing to play. Penalties painful “ I tried to talk to him but the only callback I received was from RICHMOND, B.C. (CP) - The to blows with a fan, received a his agent, Gus Badali,” King said. Red Deer Rustlers paid a heavy gross misconduct. “ Mario has had a very long sea­ price for penalties Wednesday Red Deer coach Larry Billows, son, during which he was injured night as the Richmond Sockeyes who attempted to intercede be­ twice, and Mr. Badali explained fired four power-play goals intween the Anderson and the fan, said that he has a couple of injuries third period for a 6-4 Centennial spectators spat on his team and right now that he feels would hold Cup playoff victory. there was not enough security in him back.” However, the comeback victory the Richmond Arena. Canada doesn’t play its first that gave Richmond a 2-0 lead in Matt Hervey led game until April 17, against thethe best-of-seven Western semi-fi­ Richmond with three goals and an United States, and King says Team nal was spoiled by a post-game assist. in­ Steve Jaques, Dean Rut­ Canada will keep trying to land Le­cident involving a thrown stick andledge and Brian Kozak had the mieux. a Red Deer player who stormed other goals for Richmond, which “ He’s a good player and youinto the stands. outshot the visitors 52-30. want to put together the best team The third and fourth games in The Sockeyes defeated the you can get,” King said. “ That’s the rough Tier II junior hockey se­Peace Cariboo Junior Hockey the bottom line.” ries will be played Saturday and League champion Quesnel M il­ King said he’d be surprised that, Sunday in Red Deer, Alta. lionaires 4-3 and 5-1 for the if Lemieux doesn’t join the team in An elderly woman was struck byMowat Cup B.C. championship. the next week, he’d show up at all. a Red Deer stick thrown into the ■ Dave Noyes scored the win­ Last year, Team Canada was still crowd. She received a cut and ning goal on a breakaway at 15:54 trying to get Lemieux to go to Mos­medical aid while the Rustlers’ of the third period as the Stony cow as late as the opening game ofBrad Wilson took a match .Plain Eagles of Alberta defeated the medal round. Teammate Rick Anderson, who the host Weyburn Devils 4-2 and He refused. Canada finished climbed over the glass behind the took the western Hardy Cup final third. Red Deer bench and nearly came Wednesday night. “ I’d be very surprised if that happened,” King said of a mid­ tournament arrival by Lemieux. “ You get a guy who’s been off skates that long, then that maybe Citizen photo by Brock Gable wouldn’t be a great move.” W ay up in the lig h ts The players who have reported have no hard feelings towards Le­ Dan Fuller of Sight and Sound tries to tip the Centre Tigers beat the Stray Cats 15-6, 15-6 in mieux. ball over a Green Machine blocker Wednes­ the final and Village Inn Pub edged the Un- Dino Ciccarelli, the Minnesota day during the A Division final in Prince der-Over Gang 13-15, 15-9, 15-11 for third. In C North Stars’ leading scorer this George Volleyball Club mixed adult playoffs. eliminations, Pine Valley Golf Club relegated season with 52 goals and 103 points, Green Machine beat Sight and Sound 15-7, 12- Northern Linen to fourth with a 15-13, 15-10 had two days with his family be­ 15, 15-12 for the A title at the College of New decision before falling 4-15, 15-6, 16-14 to fore reporting to camp from his Caledonia gym, with Runners World tripping Spruce City Credit Union. Pine Valley places Minnesota home. Northern Sportswear and Crests 15-11, 3-15, third, while Spruce City advances to meet He refused to criticize Lemieux, 15-11 for third. In B playoffs, the Nicholson The Citizen in the C final Wednesday. saying there are two sides to the coin. “ He’s had a lot of injuries this year and his team didn’t make the playoffs so he’s probably a little Crenshaw defies Masters historyfed up,” said Ciccarelli. “ He prob-

: with preliminary par-three winS O L ID O A K AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Charles group of players regarded as con­Ballesteros already owns two T H A N K Y O U Crenshaw mentioned one of thetenders in this event, which he won Masters crowns — 1980 and 1983. historical facts of the Masters to in 1984. GALLERY t o his son, Ben, but it did no good. Crenshaw said whoever dons the Tape-delayed first-round cover­ “ My dad told me, ‘You know green jacket on Sunday will haveage is on tonight at 11:30 on that no one’s ever won the par-to be effective with iron shots. TSN (cable 16). Second-round “Only one In Prince George’ three and then won the big tourna­He said the greens are firm and coverage begins at 1 p.m. Friday ment,” ’ Crenshaw said Wednesday fast and, for that reason, “ the on TSN. THE PUMPHOUSE PUB after his seven-under-par 22 se­ scores are going to be up. It has Noranda Road cured the title in the short-course raised the degree of difficulty and f r o m t h e event held annually on the eve ofit places a premium on your sec­ PRINCE GEORGE the season’s first major golf cham­ ond shot. It’s been doubly impor­ pionship. “ He said to me, ‘Son, tant here to work on your ironsEAST LITTLE LEAGUE White Team of the Gentlemans Hockey what are you doing?’ and keep your iron shots below the “ On the ninth hole, he said, ‘Hit hole.” TRYOUTS Association for your sponsorship one into the water.’” The list of pre-tournament favor­ in the 1986/87 Hockey Season Crenshaw, a golf history buff, ites has a foreign flair, headed by April 11th - 12 P.M. was aware of the Masters trend Australia’s Greg Norman and Featuring Solid Oak: without the reminder. Spain’s Seve Ballesteros. 9 ft 10 Year Olds • Bedroom Suites Ron Davidson Darwin Buehler “ I made a couple of birdies and I Norman has never won the Mas­ April 12th - 12 P.M. • Wall Units Don Engelsjord thought, ‘Whoa, hold on here. What ters, but he finished second last 11 & 12 Year Olds • Dining Room Suites Chris W ood are you doing?” ’ year when Jack Nicklaus closed • Coffee Tables Vic Cruezot R ay Davis Crenshaw, winner of a tourna­with a dramatic flurry on the final LATE REGISTRATION Dave Livingstone Al D um as ment in New Orleans this year, six holes to claim this title for the April 11 & 12 George Datoff Kim C lark was in the international field of 88sixth time. Brian Checkley Paul Meckler that was to begin play this morn­ 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. ing in the 51st Masters on the 6,905- Norm Sorrel Bob Anderson TOLLER STOOD TALL We Don't Sell We Help You Buy yard, par-72 Augusta National GolfToller Cranston won the Cana­ GYRO PA RK Ray Germaniuk Roy Pentilla Club course. dian men’s figure skating cham­ Call 964-9721 or 562-1471 1175 2nd Ave. -S64-1234 He was among a rather select pionship from 1971 to 1976. ; l