The West Van Rockets bore testimony to the overworked cliche that Statistics are for losers as they ‘bowed to the Maple Ridge Chiefs 9-5 Sunday in Metro League action at West Van, while outshooting the Chiefs 54-34. And, at that, the score was flattering to the Rockets. Claiming the referee gave incorrect instructions for a marathon penalty shot finish to a cup match on the weekend, Avalon Blues have launched an official protest to the Vancouver Metropolitan Soccer League. After’ 11 penalty shots, Blues ended up losing a hard fought 2-1 decision to For two and three quarter periods the Chiefs outhustled, out-muscled, out-checked and out-played the Rockets with good, aggressive hockey. Throughout most of the game Rocket goaltender Mark Mees was_-left at the mercy of three-on-one and two-on-one Maple Ridge Richmond Labatt’s, the leaders of the 2nd division. The score was drawn at 1- 1 following the end of regulation time plus the two 15 minute overtime periods. Blues understand the penalty shot rules to allow five men to shoot, then the remaining players on the field at the end of time. If at FOILED AGAIN BY Glen Hanlon as he robs Buffalo Sabres in their 2-2 draw at the Coliseum "ast week in NHL action. (Gordon Waldock photo) English club to compete in meet FROM PAGE B1 Three American and two Canadian teams will com- Be in the first competition. Sky Gym Club, Mon- tana, Pacific Northwest Gym School, Portland and Puget Sound Rainbows from Tacoma, who have come for several years to the mect They are joined by Gymnix Gym Club, Montreal and Mount Royal Gym Club, Calgary The second competition tn the carly afternoon will have a team from the National Academy of Artistic Gymnashecs, Eugene. on- of the top clubs in the States This is also where Karen Kelsal of Surrey trains Kelsall winner of the North Shore Invitiational for two years will be demonstrating during the evening entertain ment os she ts now back to full training after knee operavon a major The other American team in this competition is Mid West American’ Twisters from Lllinois. Coaches Bill Sands of Mid West and Linda Mulvihill of National Academy were coaches for the American team at the World Championships in December. This competition also features the Fox Gym Club for England along with a Calgary team from the Limberettes and innettes clubs The last team competition in the afternoon will feature our own North Shore Tcam Other team competing with the local gymnasts are Academy of Olympic Gymnastics, and the George Lewts Gym Club both from Seattle, Altadore Calgary along with == the Gym Club, rushes while the Rocket skaters coasted back looking more like spectators than players. Although the Rockets had their share of scoring op- portunities during the game, for the most part they made the goaltender look good by shooting into ‘his pads - or the end of this there is no winner, the whole process is repeated. Avalons claim the referee went through five players for each team then had the first | player from each team who had previously shot, take the remaining penalties. Officials of the North Shore 3rd_ division club HOLLANDS AUTO REPAIR Norm Tune-Ups Brakes Carburetion Exhaust system Genetal maintenance Let me be your personal mechanic 830 W. 1st St. Just southeast of Woolco 988-5010 Marine Or Hollands WwW ‘st took tog long in getting their shots away. Only in the final five minutes did the Rockets come up with the hard hitting and aggressive checking style of hockey ‘they’re capable of, to be rewarded with two goals and emphasized they were not protesting against Richmond Labatts, but solely against the decision of the referee regarding the sequence of the penalty shots. After a scoreless first half of action at Minoru Park, Richmond took a 1-0 lead following poor Avalons clearing. . Lifetime.” No entry fees. No transfer fees. No hidden costs. No strings attached. gain a measure of respec- tability on the scoreboard. The Chiefs, who produced the first period’s only goal, scored late in the period, then scattered four more goals throughout the second while the Rockets countered with only one - Marty Green scoring from Steve Stuart, to leave the West Van team 2-1 cup It wasn’t until the 80 minute mark that Ian Dailey scored on a 25 yard direct free kick to tie the match, forcing the overtime followed by the penalty shots. Wayne Stewart and Henry Summers gave the Labatts defense many a worrisome moment during the game while Ian Dailey and Eddy y We have honest interest in your future. When you choose from the Registered Retirement Savings Plans at your Credit Union, there are no strings attached. No hidden costs that can seriously affect the earning power of your RRSP. Talk to us today about the plan that best suits your needs. Whichever plan you choose, you can rest assured that it’s “Catch-Free,” from “The People with the Plans of a No sales commissions. No termination fee at maturity. 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