NORTHERN LIFE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2003 13 Oscar Clouthier returns to Wolves den Spring Spring GolfGolf SchoolsSchools STARTS MONDAY, MAY 5 BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW “The years Oscar was with us we felt we had some of our 12 Hour Packages (6 x 2 hour lessons) FOR NORTHERN LIFE best drafts ever,” said Smith. “He brings a lot of confidence Daily Classes, Day or Evening History shows when two motivated and dedicated indi- and he has an eagle eye when it comes to identifying talent.” Classes ....$85 + GST Junior Classes....$60 + GST viduals team up they can achieve a great deal of success. Clouthier is looking forward to his new/old job. Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri, Simon and Garfunkle, I have always liked the OHL,” said Clouthier. “I have worked with Blaine, Mark Burgess and the Wolves in the past ForFor BookingBooking INSTRUCTOR Batman and Robin are a few examples. The Sudbury Wolves have their own and enjoyed some success.” VIC WHISSEL Info,Info, CallCall Whistling Winds Golf Course dynamic duo after the recent hiring of Clouthier has served as a scout for the OHL’s Oshawa GOLF ALL DAY $12 Oscar Clouthier as the interim assistant Generals for the past two seasons, as well as serving as com- Valley Family Golf Centre 897-7400 or general manager. missioner of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League The Golf Shop 560-9355 RR #15 BLEZARD VALLEY Clouthier held the position previ- over the past year. He resigned two weeks ago as commis- ously from 1997-99. Clouthier joins vice- sioner of the NOJHL. president of hockey operations and “He has been around the hockey circle here in Sudbury Large Selection of interim general manager Blaine Smith for probably 40 years as a coach, manager, president and com- Large Selection of as part of the new administration foun- missioner,” said Smith. Fish & Seafood! dation. “He is well respected throughout the entire hockey com- The duo, along with a resourceful munity.” •Live Lobster • Lobster Tail scouting staff were the masterminds Clouthier is already busy getting ready for the upcoming •Pickerel • Crab CLOUTHIER behind the powerful Wolves club that and important OHL draft. “We have our scouts who are still in •Salmon • Shrimp drafted and boasted an outstanding ros- place and we have had a meeting with them already,” said •Trout • Scallop ter of players including Norm Milley, Taylor Pyatt, Mike Clouthier. “We will have a couple more meetings before the Bernard, Linda Lanteigne • Acrtic Char • Fresh Oyster Fisher, Derek MacKenzie, Andrew Raycroft and Alexei draft, make our list and proceed from there.” – owners Semenov. Clouthier is considered a valuable asset to the franchise • Halibut • Mussel Clouthier and Smith are hoping that history repeats itself with his knowledge, experience and love of the game. • Haddock • Octopus as team owner Mark Burgess has put both men in charge of “He is very good in terms of recruiting players and he the upcoming Ontario Hockey League priority draft set for communicates extremely well with parents, agents and play- and much much more! Saturday, May 3. ers,” said Smith. 1167 Holland St. (behind Harvey’s on Lasalle) 524-8880 Hours: Mon. Wed. - 9 - 5:30 p Thurs. Fri. - 9 - 8:00 pm Young people love this sport Sat. 9 - 5:30 pm Sun. 11- 5 pm From Page 20 “Sudbury needs more recreational opportuni- Open Good Friday 9 am to 5 pm! ties for our youth,” said Gedye. “I like the merits of at five world championships in triathlon. “It’s a healthy lifestyle and getting kids off the streets, unique because it’s the only properly signed and out of the malls and away from the computers.” marked property in the area.” An exciting outdoor mountain bike adventure The series of trails has bridges crossing water- is waiting for people located right in our own back ways, a series of wooden crates crossing a swamp yard. SALE STARTS FRIDAY AT and other obstacles to test an individual’s exper- “We have people come from Southern Ontario tise. that say the Sudbury trails are the most technical “There are flat wide dirt sections and extreme they have ever encountered,” said Gedye. “Sudbury rocky hills,” said Gedye. “It’s also very scenic and has some of the best riding areas in the country.” quiet.” For bikers who are into more of a technical It’s also free for the public use. challenge, they can test their skills on the trails “We have had riders from five to 75 ride there,” behind Laurentian University. said Gedye. “It’s very challenging because you have to nav- This year Gedye and the Bar W Ranch are igate through rocks, roots, water and mud,” said MIDNIGHT! going to implement a Learn to Ride program. 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