NT Fea ce kag eee tN tm oe tua yeep SUN BREET TaReapene ee reas e 4 thas ae eae EO A pee eenreeees are ee IN RECENT West Coast Junior Hockey League action the NSWC Flames had to settle for a split in their back-to-back meetings with the Hastings Express, suffering a 7-4 away loss and then rebounding with a 5-3 verdict at home. The encounter with Hastings Express was one the Flames would Probably like to forget. Failing to play their usual hard-hitting physical brand of hockey they paid the price on the scoreboard. The Flames trailed the Express 3-1 after one period, 4-1 after two, and then fell behind 7-1 with just over five minutes remaining in the Photo submitted A GOAL-MOUTH scramble in front of the NSWC Flames’ net gave them cause for concern during a 7-4 loss to Hastings Express last week. Flames’ player Wade Bartok (on ice) looks on as Hastings attacker Mike O’Hara (white jersey) comes in on gonfie Gary Knight and defenders Jason Loewen (left) and Brad Minions. NORTH VAN SOCCER CLUB Winning ways continue NORTH VANCOUVER Soccer Club goaltender ‘ Thomas Lang recorded his third shutout of the Men’s . Metro Soccer League season recently. Downing Cliff Avenue Spurs 5-0 and Richmond Forest 1-0 to remain undefeated, the club continued its winning ways bolstered by defenders Greg Wilson, Steven Pringle, lan Mcgregor, Mike Kelly and Willard Johnny, who effectively eliminated opposing for- wards’ opportunities. Kurt Meyer scored what proved to be the winning goal against Richmond Forest on a perfect through ball from Renato Tessarolo 10 minutes into the first half, . North Van Soccer Club’s NSISA Division 1 team remains undefeated as Travis George continues to score goals while receiving excellent support from Scott Warner-and Richard Wahl. In other action for local players, North Van Soccer Club — Yic’s recent outings include a 1-1 draw against F.C. Raptors and a 2-1 loss to WV Rowdies, Coaches Karl Kerston and Garth Mossop feel the team is playing well in allowing few goals against, but not capitalizing on scoring opportunities. WEST VAN SOCCER CLUB School called a success school Michael Clay, Nicole Kafka, Jef- FUN WAS the name of the game at West Vancouver Soccer Club’s Fun in the Sun soccer school recently, and the lessons finished with much-improved performances from all 84 players involved. “Things are done as a competi- tion, not as a drill,’ said coach Graham Adams. ‘‘They’re having fun while they’re learning new skills.” Girls of note at this year’s were Angela Santoro, Janice Cameron, Jackie Lornie, and Sarah Wilkinson, all of whom gained the second highest Orange Award more than once. On the boys’ side, eight-year-old Sam Easton showed great skill, and was followed closely by Scott Johnson, Karim Madataii and Dan Sander, the latter missing only the elusive gold by a small margin. Up-and-coming stars were seven-year-olds Carly Gabbati, frey Grout and Jamie Dunnett, son of former national player Jim Dunnett. Youngest newcomers included Meriel Solsberg, Connor Gabbott, Tobin Hammerberg, and Erin Thompson. Joining the school from out of town were the Okanagan’s Jason Nosek and Brazil’s Andres Gurumeta. 29 - Wednesday, October 26, 1988 - North Shore News Medical ethics challenged PAGE 77 q é game. But the Flames managed some respectability, rallying for three quick goals in just under two minutes. Scott Gorden connected from John Cox and Steve Harris at 17:22, followed by Kevin Buhr from Kyle Hannay at 18:15; then Ken Savage scored from Andrew Meriflees on the power play at 18:48 for the 7-4 final. Daryle Craig’s goal from Gor- don and Savage on the power play accounted for the Flames’ lone counter in the first period. The Express were outshot 50-42 with Gary Knight in goal for the ‘Flames. But at home it was a different story. The Flames went on the attack from the opening whistle, coming up with one of their most spirited games of the season en route to a well-deserved 5-3 victory. Buhr opened the scoring at 11:27 of the first period with Wade Bar- tok drawing the assist and then added his second goal seven minutes later, assisted by Cox, to put the Flames ahead 2-0 after one. The Flames added two more unanswered goals in the second period as Savage combined with Brad Kyllo and Steve Harris for the first one just two minutes into the frame. Merilees then con- tributed another from Sean Mor- rison and Savage at 7:47 for a 4-0 lead. One of the toughest tests of the night for the Flames came midway through the second period when consecutive penalties —- a five minute major followed by a minor — kept them shorthanded for a seven-minute stretch, But good penalty-killing and sensational goaltending by Knight kept the Express off the score sheet. The Express spoiled Knight's shutout bid at 4:24 of the final frame and then they added two quick goals less than a minute apart at 8:43 and 9:49 to pull within a goal. But the Flames produced the all-important insurance goal a minute later as Merilees scored on the power play from Savage and Bartok for the 5-3 final. Over the three periods the Flames outshot the Express 36-31. The Flames take on the first place Abbotsford Pilots Oct. 29 at home before a game with the Seat- tle Northwest Americans the next day. Runner Trade-In : Trade in your old runners ® and receive $5.00 off any & runners purchased at the BH regular price! Lynn VALey Centre 980-9211 EF < * Offer expires on Nov. 9, 1988 980-01165