Page 12A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, September 30, 1992 Rebels still undefeated in pre-season play JASON KEENAN Sun Sports Editor The pieces all fell in to place last weekend for the Castlegar Rebels. Over the weekend the Junior B hockey team racked up five out of a total six points. “It's only exhibition, but it's still nice to win,” said Rebels’ Head Coach Gary Sauer. Winning on the ice means that the night attitude is developing on the ice, behind the bench, and in the stands. The Rebels tied the Grand Forks Bruins 5-5 at home Friday, beat Spokane 4-3 at home Saturday and 9-5 on Sunday in Spokane. “It’s nice to get a winning feel. ing amongst the guys — it's bring ing them together as a team,” he added. That's important after the brutal end-of-season the Rebels had last year. A lot of skaters viewed CASTLEGAR & DISTR CURLING CLUB NOTICE OF MEETINGS @ REGISTRATION PLACE: CURLING CLUB LOUNGE MEN'S CLUB: OCT. 5, 1992 7 P.M. MAIN CLUB: OCT. 8, 19927 P.M LADIES' CLUB: OCT. 8, 1992 7 P.M NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Everyone is welcome. Province of British Columbia The Ministry of Social Services invites all residents of the Castlegar area to attend a Community Consultation Meeting . Wednesday, Oct. 7 * 7:30 p.m. at the Sandman Inn Castlegar, B.C. The Ministry has engaged the services of an independent consultant to conduct a review of its family and childrén's services in the West Kootenay area. The purpose of this meeting is to enable residents of the Castlegar area to meet with the consultant and provide him their insights, opinions and suggestions concerning how well M.S.S services for families and children are meeting the area's needs and how these services might be improved. the prospect of playing for the team this year with some concern. “There was that fear ‘should players come and play on a losing team’.” The foundation for a win- ning season has been laid by a solid pre-season. The Rebels are unde- feated in pre-season play so far, racking up five wins and one tie. “Hopefully, that will carry over into the regular season.” Concerns that the team hasn't faced the best that the other teams , have to offer doesn't hold up. “Our team is doing the same thing.” In every game so far, the Rebels have been sitting four or five players who will make the final cut. That, after all, is pre- season hockey. The team is trying to sort through the new tryouts, and see who will be able to help the team when the regular season begins. The more time the unknown quantities get, tlie better the coaches will be able to make their decision. Being the new kid on the coaching block is an advantage for Sauer. He can bring a fresh eye to all the players, old and new. First Avenue Financial Services Cémplete accounting and bookkeeping services for small and medium size businesses 365-3225 et yy ili Ae It was busy in front of both stand against Spokane. “We want to pick a team that’s going to produce some wins and play some exciting hockey.” So far, the team has put together some Pretty exciting games for the large crowds at the Castlegar Complex. Last weekend's action was one of the tests the team has been wait- ing for - two of the better teams that Sauer was waiting to measure the Rebels’ performance against. “We [Sauer and co-coach Gordie Walker] felt that Grand Forks and Spokane would be a bet- ter test of the team than were the first three games against Beaver Valley and Rossland.” Both the Grand Forks and Spokane teams are expected to be solid this year, and along with Nelson, are the teams that Castlegar has to beat to have a ful season. THE CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR DISPLAYING OUR REGISTRATION NOTICE ¢ VON'S T-SHIRTS *« PHARMASAVE DRUGS ¢ KEL PRINT ¢ WEST'S DEPT. STORE ALSO THE CASTLEGA FOR THEIR NOTICE IN SPORTS GLANCE SENSE! and Soccer GOALS: VOTE: + ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS: ¢ Plant Councillor for West Kootenay Region representing Telecommunications Workers Union * Coached and Managed Minor Hockey, Baseball ¢ Involved in Fund Raising for Minor Sports Association * Served on Executive of Castlegar. Rebels Hockey Club * Actively involved in trying to develop a senior housing project ¢ Member of CURB ¢ Honest - Open Government Encourage business Development to our area ¢ Make City Hall responsive to Citizens Deal with Questions & Complaints Quickly and Effectively Make sure tax dollars are spent. wisely Work diligently towards a second access through the city ° GREEN, Douglas W. GREEN Douglas W. 19 year Resident of Castlegar Married: Wife, Linda Sons: Travis and David e “Either our team has got really better from last year, or the other teams are worse.” preening Sun Sports Just one day after the gender barrier fell in the NHL, Castlegar Junior hockey got it’s own sam- ple of a two-sex hockey game Halfway through the second period in Fridays’ game against Grand Forks, Danielle Dube took over between the pipes for the Bruins. Though the stands were abuzz with everyone's opinions on the collapse of the gender-bar- rier, it was no big deal for Dube “I’m just out there to play hock- nets at Saturday's home SUN SPORTS PHOTO / Jason Keenan Sunday nights’ game in Spokane, where the Rebels beat the Braves 9-5, showed the Sauer something he wanted to see. “There's a little bit more depth. “There were nine different goals scorers, and some pretty goals. You gotta like that.\’ With so much juggling of players game to game, it’s tough for the team to gel. But they have, and the communication between players translated in to two goals where Spokane’s keeper didn't have a chance. The Saturday match up against Spokane was the sort of game that scares fans out of their seats. “Some people play bingo. Some people come to watch a hockey game. Maybe they should have played bingo that night,” said Sauer. The problem was the num- ber of penalties called in the game. “It wasn't a rough game, but there were too many stoppages. “The coaches weren't into it, and some of the players hardly broke a sweat.” He added that it wasn't the sort of game the Rebels want to display on ice The Braves had some off-ice problems at the game. Spokane Coach Gord Talotti was ejected from the game at 16:42 of the sec- ond by referee Aaron Postnikoff. “I told the ref ‘why don’t you leave your whistle in your pocket and quit making all these mickey- mouse calls’,” said Talotti from the stands. He said he couldn't understand why he was thrown out for the comment “I could understand if I swore at him, but this?” The only real excitement in the game came with 52 seconds left in the game, when Dave Dyball put the game winner home on an assist from Darren Pottle. Maintaining the fan support is important for Sauer. The team feeds off the cheering. “The players react and respond to people cheering them on. It kind of gives you some kind of reward.” With over 300 fans on Friday and Saturday night, the Rebels had plenty of support. And they will need that support when the team has their home and season opener Oct. 9 against defending league champs Nelson. Tonight's game in Grand Forks is the last time the Rebels will see action until the regular season begins. The team will take the 10- day layoff to set some lines up, and practice power plays and penalty killing. But there is the fear that the hot team may go cold. “I just hope the layoff isn’t too long.” the gender barrier ey,” she said. Though the 16-year old goalie from the coast was cut by the team Monday night. Bruins Generat Manager Ron Clifton said LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBL First Citizens’ Fund Loan Program Danielle Dube between the pipes for the Bruins. that she had a tough battle for the Spot going up against two veterans. OF BRITISH COLU Affairs has been authorized Control Act, and in particula @ the appropriateness of t development experienc changing needs of the The Select Standing Co submissions with respect to GOtE ASSeq, < 4 ia . M Cc Re Mr Jim Beattie, MLA Chairperson Ms. Margaret Lord, MIA Fa Deputy Chairperson CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Assembly of British Columbia to examine, inquire into, and make recommendations with respect to all matters related to the First Citizens’ Fund Loan Program established through the First Citizens’ Fund under the Special Accounts Appropriation and ™@ the effectiveness of the current program design, delivery mechanism and benefit to the client; address the barriers to small business recommendations concerning the design_and delivery of the loan program to ensure the established mandate of the fund and the community are being met the First Citizens’ Fund Loan Program. Submissions will be accepted in all formats and mediums, including written and oral, until November 30, 1992 Please submit to Parliament Buildings Victoria, British Columbia VBV 1X4 Telephone: (604) 356-6318 by the Legislative r, to consider he current program to ed by aboriginal people; aboriginal business mmittee invites all matters relating to s. Joan L. Molsberry ommittee Clerk 20m 224 (call collect) simile: (604) 356-8172 Gender wasn't even a question. “She has our support, and she has our backing,” said Clifton. “She wants to play junior hockey, and we want to give her the chance.” Starting the game at the age of four, Dube said she’s seen the male players’ attitudes change as she moves up through the ranks. “They get older and more mature, and they accept things better.” Like any goalie, the biggest problem is the other teams giving her a verbal hard time. The only difference for her is the one thing they can bug her about - the fact that she’s a she. “It's just yappin’, things they say. You get ubed to it after a while.” Don't Miss i in this weeks issue ¢ Woolco re