pBSpg15 Nov4-CLASS.qxd 11/2/06 11:50 AM Page 1 Saturday, November 4, 2006 THE PARRY SOUND BEACON★STAR 15 Ritchie bantams four-time tourney champs two goals, Mike White, with two goals, and Jack- phy for Parry Sound for the fourth consecutive year. The Tim- son Kuhn, with one unassisted. Assists went to mins Outlaws had championship thoughts of their own, but Barks, Beitz and Walker. For a job well done, Joe found out early in the first period that it wouldn’t come easy Walker was named player of the game, and a when a scramble in front of the net resulted in Kuhn scoring well earned shut out award went to Dallas Coul- his first of two in the game. In the second period, Kuhn’s sec- ter for a superb performance. ond goal, assisted by Beitz and Cox, was answered quickly by Saturday evening, the bantams traveled to Timmins making it 2-1. Parry Sound’s Brendan McDougall Powassan for game three of the tournament, and Parker Coulter answered right back with a goal a piece, against the Rosedale Devils. The Ritchie Insur- ending the second with the Ritchie Bantams ahead with a ance bantams skated to a 1-1 tie, placing them score of 4-1. Timmins closed the gap in the third when they third overall going into the quarterfinals on Sun- popped in two goals, forcing our bantams to turn up the heat. day. Parry Sound’s lone marker came from Seconds later, rising to the challenge, and determined to bring Jackson Kuhn assisted by Brian Beitz. Hayden home the hardware, Barks, assisted by McDougall and Kuhn Cox earned the game star for his rock solid per- widened the gap once again making it 5-3 for Parry Sound. formance between the pipes. Sealing the deal, and nearing the end of the game, White fin- Quarterfinal action pitted the Ritchie Insur- ished the scoring with a power play goal assisted by Maracle ance bantams against the Cumberland Barons. and Moore. As the buzzer went the boys rejoiced in a huge Once again our bantams pulled off an exciting on-ice celebration…..champions once again! Submitted photo victory in Memorial Gardens with a 2-0 final. Ritchie Insurance bantams, front row, from left, Hayden Cox, Dallas Coul- The Barons put up a good fight, but ter. Centre row, Cam Penfold, Joe Walker, Jordan Phillips, Parker Coulter, couldn’t match our determination. Brendan McDougall, Cam Moore and Brian Beitz. Back row, Mike White, Cam Moore notched the first Nick Maracle, Shawn Matthews, Zane Cox, Brody Barks and Jackson Kuhn. marker for Parry Sound when he Bruins snap losing streak NORTH BAY - For the fourth consecutive year, Parry Sound scored an unassisted power play goal in the first. has secured the title of “Tournament Champions” at the West The bantams lit up the score board again in the Ferris Early Bird Tournament in North Bay. second, when Mike White blasted one in, BRUINSBUZZ With an impressive six game undefeated record, the Parry assisted by Parker Coulter. In recognition of his Sound Ritchie Insurance bantams once again brought home efforts, Brendan McDougall was awarded the BY TONY RAPONI the hardware this past weekend when they clinched the 18 - game star. team Bantam “A” division championship. In true Parry Sound Moving to the semi’s, the bantams faced one of Well fans, last weekend saw the Bruins snap their losing streak, taking spirit, the boys represented our hockey town with heart, their toughest competitors in the Kirkland Lake three out of four points from Orangeville and Collingwood at the sportsmanship, camaraderie and dedication to teamwork. Blue Devils. With spectators sitting on the edge Humphrey Community Centre. Hats off to all the players on the Ritchie Insurance Ban- of their seats, and cheers that could be heard all An exciting game Saturday in front of a lively crowd saw the Bruins tams…great work! the way back home, the Ritchie Bantams stepped drop the Orangeville Crushers by a score of 5-2. The Bruins players had Friday afternoon, the bantams took on the Brampton Bat- up to the plate and put in a 110 per cent effort, spent Friday evening together in what the team called a non-hockey bond- talion at Memorial Gardens in North Bay. Parry Sound dom- resulting in a 2-1 victory. Parry Sound’s passing ing night. Some of our players, who get little chance to get to know each inated the first period with countless shots on Brampton’s net was picture perfect, and our defense was almost other besides seeing each other on the ice and in the dressing room, got a minder. Brampton’s lone breakaway in the period was quickly impenetrable. The first period saw Kirkland chance to exchange topics other than hockey. At this little gathering shut down by defenseman Parker Coulter, when he swiftly leading with a score of 1-0. In the second, Parry hockey was not to be the topic. recaptured the puck. Shortly before the end of the first, Sound’s Brody Barks scored when Jordan Many of the players’ parents from out of our region attended the game Brampton’s goalie saved a quick backhander from Zane Cox, Phillips and Brendan McDougall set the stage and perhaps that was additional inspiration for the boys. ending the first period at 0-0. Early in the second, Parry with a perfect play. The Bantams went into the Sunday, as previously reported, the game against the Collingwood Blues Sound’s Jackson Kuhn found the top corner off an assist from third at a 1-1 tie. Determined to ward off OT, went in to overtime with the Bruins coming out with the short end of the Nick Maracle to make it 1-0 for PS. Minutes later Brampton Kuhn and Phillips, connected with winger Zane stick in an exciting overtime loss. The point was well deserved and leaves capitalized on a power play to tie the game 1-1. The first min- Cox resulting in the game winning goal with four the Bruins hoping for a repeat this weekend with two home games, a game utes of the third saw Brody Barks, assisted by Brendan minutes remaining. Cam Penfold received the at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night against the league leading Aurora Tigers, and McDougall, blast one from the blue line to make it 2-1 for the player of the game award for his 120 per cent a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee against the Stouffville spirit at 2 p.m. boys in blue. Brampton’s final scoring chance of the game was effort. Saturday’s game will be sponsored by the Parry Sound North Star, with quickly shut down by netminder Hayden Cox, who was solid many North Star staffers on hand to take in the match. between the pipes. The bantams had their first win with a Championship Game The Bruins continue to offer free bus rides to their home games, leav- score of 2-1. A well deserved player of the game award went As the West Ferris arena began to fill with ing Don Cherry’s in Parry Sound one hour before the game, the Bobby Orr to forward Jackson Kuhn. fans, the Bantams sat quietly in their dressing Hall of Fame 45 minutes before the game, Quality Inn on Highway 400 just Game two against West Ferris ended with a 5-0 victory for room lacing up for the final game of the week- 25 minutes before the game. The bus then returns riders to all stops once Parry Sound. Point getters in game two were Joe Walker, with end. All players were focused on hoisting the tro- the match ends. For more information contact Network Classifieds: Advertise Across Ontario or Across the Country! Your local newspaper COMING EVENTS BUSINESS SERVICES WANTED STEEL BUILDINGS MORTGAGES BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASSES, Tuesdays INCREASE SALES! Get a great website for a low WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 BUILDING SALE... "FINAL CLEARANCE!" 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