NEWS photo Cindy Goadman NORTH Vancouver goaltender John Rockliff makes one of 40 saves during Tuessiay night's 5-1 loss to the vis- iting Surrey Thunder in juvenile AAA hockey action at Karen Magnussen Arena. North Vancouver ends the regular season tonight and tomorrow. The team of 18-20 year-olds hopes to advance to the B.C. finals. there for First Beh Mackin Sports Reporter __ bisackin@nsnews.com : _ MATT EAI scored - North Vancouver’s only goal of the game ‘Tuesday in a 5-1 loss to ~.the first place Surrey “Thunder at Karen ‘Magnussen Arena. * But the juvenile AAA tier 1 ‘hockey team still has a shot at lace sti winning first ploce in its league. Road games in 1 angley Sunday and Coquitlam Monday are all that remains in the regular sea- son. The latter game could decide the three-way race for first place among North Vancouver, Surey and Coquitlam. North Vancouver was com- ing off a 4-3 Sunday night win over the last-place Vancouver Thunderbirds. Ehl’s goal came wich 1:44 to go in the first period. He was assisted by Brian Briscoe and James Hay. North Vancouver goal- tender John Rockliff was tested often and made 40 saves. Darren Pushe and Mike Milan led the visitors with two goals apiece. North Vancouver is gearing up for local playofis and a return to Prince George for the provincial championships in mid-March. The team of 18-20 year olds is comprised of players -Rollergiris wanted for season NORTH Shore Inline _ Hockey League is - dropping its rates to encourage more girls to join. Girls aged. 5-19 will receive-a 50% discount on program fees, says league manager Sean Mara. ~ “Roller hockey is a fun game, with ‘no offside, no icing,” Mara said. “Four-on-four and non- ¢ Mage . Best Buy'+ 200 contact, passing wins games — not crushing body checks! There is a penalty shot awarded for every penalty, just to keep everyone in line.” The league is associated with Canadian Hockey Inline, who are also eager to get more girls involved. A CHI rule states that girls may compete one age division down if they so ” desire. lease for Mara said NSIHL's goal is to have ac least one ail-girls teain per age division when the season begins in April. “As well as participate in, our recreational feague, we hope they'll consider repre- senting the. North Shore at the upcoming provincials and nationals.” See the Web = page or phone 983-6444, extension 6544. — Bol Mackin 239 48 mos, O.AC. Bl includes freight & PD.E.,M.S.A.P.$16,300 Drive select 4X4, City: 7.6L/100km (37 mi/gal) Highway: 5.7L/100%m (49 mi/ged ; from the North Shore Winter Club and North Van Rec Centre. Coach Kit Perrick says the players could easily fit in with any junior B team, but are opt- ing to remain in juvenile AAA because of work and school commitments. Sunday, February 13, 2000 - Nerth Shorea News - 53 Q poe eee NAME: Kristin Leaby SCHOOL: Handsworth GRADE: 10 SPORT: senior gymnastics LEVEL: four CGACHES: Leveille, Smee and Nevison THE SCOOP: Kristin has scored the top marks in her caregory ai two cf the three single-event meets this season. She tallied 8.7 in vault and 9.2 in balance beam along with a fourth- place 8.5 in uneven paral- tel bars. The floor exercise competition is Feb. 16 at Handsworth. The single- event meets lead te the North Shore champi- onships, also at Handsworth, Feb. 26 and the B.C. championships March 9-11 at Windsor. Michel Marianne Kelsey NAME: Brent Charietaut SCHGOL: Carson Graham GRADE: 12 SPORT: senior basketball POSITION: guard /ior- ward COACHES: Vern Porter, Larry Denohoe and Rick Mark THE SCOOP: Breni’s siz- aling-hot hand won the three-point shooting con- test at the Western Canada Invitational in Keiowna last weekend. He hit an amaz- ing 29 of 36 shots over four rounds, including the fast shot of cach round to score 33 of a possible 40 points. He also placed third in rhe slam dunk competition and was selected as a tourna- ment first all-star. Carson Graham swept three games to capture top place in the tourney. Selections are made by the North Shore Secondary Schools’ Athletic Association bused on outstanding performances in school competition. Questions? "= Cable, ADSL or wireless internet what is right for me? - | already have high speed access how do | secure if? Answers. Connectivity 2000 Technical presentations on high Speed access. Wednesday Feb. 23 7pm - Spm Capilano College Birch Thectre Sponsors: intel (represented by Pinc Systems) | Capilano College {EEE Vancouver Vancouvei Linux Users Group SmartNorthShore *Forum is free. Meter parking is £2.00 More information o: