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Scrimmage in front of Hawks net has everyone following the puck's altitude

In a contest that had a distinctive playoff feel, the

Winterhawks played an intense and aggressive game but came up just short against the defending champion Elora Rocks in WOAA Senior Hockey action Friday night in Saugeen Shores.

Ryan Dudgeon who lined up with Darryl McKinnon and Brent MacDermid got the 'Hawks on the board early in the first with his sixth of the season energizing the full house on hand to watch the first and second place teams go toe-to-toe.

Teams were hard-hitting

There was plenty of bad blood evident as the two teams dealt out some big hits and lots of post whistle extra-curriculars but it was Elora who came out on top as they edged two points closer to the first place Winterhawks.

The Rocks had been riding a winning streak of more than 30 games but were handed four losses by the league for using an ineligible player.

Hawks' goalie, Jeremy Beaty reaches out to cover the puck

Elora evened the score in the first and the two teams traded chances throughout the second with both goalies making some sensational saves. Jeremy Beaty made some stellar stops for the 'Hawks but Elora struck twice in the dying minutes of the second period including a power play marker to put the game out of the reach.

The 'Hawks continued to battle, particularly the line of Curtis Johnston, Jordan Lang and Blake Underwood, but were unable to beat the Elora netminder.

The 'Hawks next game is Tuesday, Dec. 28 when the Ripley Wolves come to town.

Hawkey talk

• The Game sponsor was the Wismer House. In a Yuletide show of generosity Jeff Carver of the Wiz, offered up a trip for two (including flight and accommodations) to Las Vegas for every $10 donation to the Salvation Army Food bank which is predicting a significant shortfall this year. 

• The Bruce County Museum Minihawks flag bearers were members of the Tiverton Novices. Carrying the flags were; Brady Moulton, Corey Ribey, Griffin Potter, Taylor Ribey and Dorian Lanting.

• Brady Moulton made the Keepsakes and Memories puck delivery.

• Brady Moulton, Celsey Moulton and Corey Ribey took part in the Tim Horton's Timbits Skills Competition with the assistance of Adam Weir, Ryan Dudgeon and Darryl McKinnon.

• Nick Matheson was the Saugeen Golf Club Putt to Win participant

• Dave Cobean was the 50/50 winner taking home a tidy $630 for last minute Christmas shopping

• Vi Cottrill was the Keepsakes and Memories fan of the game with Taylor Ribey assisting with the delivery of a bouquet of flowers. The Winterhawks wish Vi a very happy 75th birthday on Sunday.

• Sandy Lee Lindsay of Southampton performed the National Anthem.

• Trevor Smith was the Crabby Joe's Player of the Game.

Bruce County Museum Mini-hawks of the Tiverton Novice team were the flag bearers

Brady Moulton, Griffin Potter, Taylor Ribey,  Corey Ribey and Dorian Lanting

The tall and the short of it! Celsey Moulton (4) took part in the Tim Horton's TimBit skills competition

 under the guidance of Ryan Dugeon of the 'Hawks

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Saturday, December 18, 2010