NORTHERN LIFE, FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2005 11 SHINGLES WINDOWS LIMITED 15% OFF TIME + PAY FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING NO TAXES 523-3330 523-3330 Free Estimates FRIDAY EDITION DOORS-SIDING FLAT ROOFS Canadians host tough rivals at Lily Creek this weekend.” Soccer squad hosts The Canadians team, bolstered by gritty addi- tions such as Laurentian University stalwart Cara Smith and commanding presence Erica Toronto and Ottawa Duczeminski, relied on a stingy defensive game plan to two weekends ago in their first game of the season, this weekend which ended in a 1-0 loss to the Vermont Voltage. “The girls started off reasonably well in terms of an improvement on defence,” said Malvaso. “We BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW also generated good scoring chances, and we need [email protected] to build off both of those areas. Realistically, The Sudbury Canadians will get their first taste Toronto and Ottawa are going to be the hard test for of elite competition in the 2005 season this week- us to see if we have closed the gap in any way.” end when they host two of the top teams in the The Canadians opened their season at Laurent- United Soccer League (USL) – W-League. ian University, but because of Mother Nature now The Canadians will play host to the Ottawa move to the Lily Creek facility, making home a Fury Women and Toronto Lady Lynx. strange place, but the team is still ready. The Canadians square off against Toronto Sat- “Changing fields is challenging,” said Malvaso. urday at 7:30 pm on the Lily Creek field, and then “Ideally we want home field for practicing and get- host Ottawa Sunday at 2 pm at Lily Creek. ting comfortable, but May is a difficult month for Admission to both games is free. field conditions. We deal with it and move on. The No doubt, the young Canadians’ squad will girls are looking forward to these two games. This have their resolve pushed and kicked as both teams is what it’s all about for our girls – playing against are built with national players and top quality the best in the world.” international players. “Both teams feature a number of national play- ers,” said head coach Frank Malvaso. “We have 12 Cara Smith (dark jersey) and her Sudbury Canadians of Canada’s best female soccer players coming in teammates face a tough task this weekend taking on here to play. If fans want to see some of the top two of the best teams in the USL - W League this female players, not just in Canada but the world, be weekend. SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW SPORTS BRIEFS Wolves Pouliot top CHL rookie Tourney goes Saturday Sudbury Wolves forward Ben Pouliot has won The 2005 Sudbury District Secondary School the CHL Rookie of the Year Award. Pouliot, 18, led Athletic Association (SDSSAA) girls slo-pitch all OHL rookies in scoring, and the Wolves, with 29 championship will take place Saturday at the Terry goals and 67 points in 67 games. Fox Complex. Pouliot also led the Wolves in playoff scoring This exciting day of action features teams from with six goals and 14 points in 12 games. Lasalle, Lockerby, Notre-Dame, Marymount, Con- Pouliot was named the OHL Rookie of the Year federation, Lively, Espanola and French River. earlier this season. The championship games occurs on Field 3, starting at 2:30 pm. Gridiron heats up this weekend The Sudbury Northerners play their season and Monster trucks visit home opener this Saturday at Queen’s Athletic Field The Valvoline Monster Spectacular takes place against the Oshawa Hawkeyes. Game time is 6 pm. tonight at the Sudbury Arena. This is the third season for the Northerners in Tickets are $25 for adults and $19.50 for chil- the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL). The dren. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show of monster team has yet to taste victory, but will be out to earn trucks crushing cars and racing against one that first coveted win. another starting at 8 pm. BEN POULIOT SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW 99 Weekend Special FREE kms Car and Truck Rental starting from per day 9 99 (call for details) 1663 Kingsway, Sudbury Ontario • P3A 4R7 • 566-1700 • www.budgetsudbury.ca.