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“If you look back. our record against To, ronto over the years has been better than any other team in the league,“ offered the McKillop wasn't short of superlatives in describing his team's noble efforts, especial- ly considering they have been eliminated from the run for the roses. Warriors are in the position to eagerly an- ticipate a rousing final joust when they play host to Mustangs, if their recent play is a viable indicator. Satur- day at home they bashed third-place McMaster 8-5. a mere 24 hours after they bagged an empty net goal to stun the un- defeated and record- bound University of Toronto Blues in a 5-5 tie right in Toronto. Because that's when the hot-as-mpistol War- riors, fresh from color sal upset results on the weekend. take on Mus- tangs in what could be a do-or-die situation for the London club. And UW coach Bob McKil- lop hinted Tuesday, no, outright stated Tues- day, that he hopes Fri- day's encounter has optimum significance. And the biggest fact, Jack, is that Warriors Friday night may well decide who keeps them company on the side- lines when six and only six of the league's 12 teams advance to post- season play. nary Warriors have pieced together one of the most impressive strings of any team in the loop. beating queen's, Laurentian, Ryerson. McMas.ter, tying Toronto, and los- ing only to Western. 505:1” circles. Fact - for the second year in a row, Univer- sity of Waterloo War- riors will be on the outside looking in come payoff time in OUAA UW still plays for keeps By Rich Campbell Ohmic“ Spottt Editor Tuesday [Spoter Studios] IS :iis BABY tti/ii"':)'""""" AT n 883-1 740 WW more Ahatttrtmrpab/y Chock this month: money saving special tetretiestte * Additional Packages Available All: shoal our other incl-l 'toe9tis hunting the MG bountiful tt" tt u" Galen 8m Portrait. - 'Proof PW‘ I'M - Como no our ("no a . named mm - Mr N month of “brutal oom--tetoo+rt _"i)-ijiiiitjiii_)riiiiririii) Dream weekend for Warriors UW boss in explanation for why Warriors always seem to play well against the vaurtt- ed Blues. Even in Wa- terloo's 10-6 loss at home to U of T, War riors popped home six goals and were victim of as may novel-play markers. “They (Blues) were ahead " by the 12: 12 mark of the first period - and were they ever tlying," said McKillop. But Warriors, who all year long have played with bulldog tenacity win or lose, got goals from Jeff Stewart and Dan Beagan before the period -ended, tied it courtesy of Stew Ham- . Hawks prepare for final thrust There is still a long trail of possible combinations that could lead to as many as four teams snapping the final two playoff berths - but one thing's for sure - Hawks (now li-T-S) certainly didn't hurt their chances with the big win on foreign ice. "We'd actually prefer to have it settled by then, or else there could be a situation where we'd win and still not know whether we'd made it (playoffs) or not." said Gowing. who was ecstatic with the effort put forth by his charges in Saturday's crucial encounter. "Last year (Hawks missed the playoffs on the final day) things fell right on our shoulders. but this year there are a number of other variables. What Um most pleased about is that we hit a bit of a slump there, but now we're on the rise again." A short time ago Hawks saw a most successful second half to their OUAA season go sour with three straight losses that cast them into precarious position with regards to a post-season berth, granted to only six of the 12 league teams. But a victory over Brock in their final home game two weeks ago has proven so far to be just the medicine they need as they continued their winning ways with a 5-2 conquest over nationally eighth-ranked York Yeomen in Toronto Saturday. WLU's last regular season game is Friday at Queen's and a victory would clinch a playoff spot for Wayne Gowing's crew. Wilfrid Laurier hockey Hawks couldn't have picked a better time to snap out of their late-season slump. Most encouraging about Saturday's victo. 8W Parts Matt 893-71 20 Saturday UW Jumped on Mac for a " lead, saw that dis- appear midway mum at the right fa- eeott dot with JS sec- onds left and he made no mistake snapping home the equalizer. The goal came with goalie Jamie Britt on the bench for an extra attacker. mood and in (not led 4-3 on Stewart'g second midway through the gained the lead S-4 at the 11-minute mark of the third. only to lose the win when John Vanda Griendt’s per- Vander Griendt. Don McClean (with help from Mae's Rick Rina who scored a pretty goal on his own net) and Steve Borcsok each had a pair for the winners while Blum only get one appointm- ty now and we get the puck our of there. Tommy Abbott's really helped out on defense tbr us." said McKillop. "Why are we playing so well? We've had five straight consistent games in goal com- bined with some ex- through the second, then regained control to carry off another hard-earned victory. "We changed our lines last Saturday (against Brock) and I think it woke some of our guys up." said Gowing. "The thing is, we've worked just as hard if not harder than some ot the teams ahead of us in the standings, and the guys seem to be willing to work for that playoff spot. There's a better attitude now, lots of enthusiasm at practice." Fourth-year left winger Don Poulter clicked for a pair of goals for Hawks as did rookie Paul Roantree. Dave Beckon added the other. The score remained that way until the third when play slowed down from its earlier stepped-up pace, and Hawks sealed the win with two goals off steals 30 seconds apart six minutes into the frame. York burst Thompson's shutout bid midway through the final period. but Hawks an- swered again and their lead was not in jeo- pardy. Despite York's initial flurry, Hawks actually took a 2-0 lead out of the first period thanks to some breaks that vic- timized a meandering York netminder. "Our defense played their best game of the year, they were all hitting, moving the puck up, they just played exceptionally well," lauded Gowing. "And of course when we needed Terry (Thompson) early, he came up with the big saves, he was excellent especially on some close in shots." ry was the defensive effort of Hawks, plus (what else is new?) superlative goaltending from veteran Terry Thompson, especially in the first two periods when York came out flying and took the play to Hawks. PROFESSIONAL COLOUR PORTRAITS Have you! children} pucluru taken By qualmod pronoun-I Magnum m the wincy of our M00 3200 pkg than on all on!“ _ A A A BABYS DAYS - apply to " c2tltttmo under " ya of no. ChocouromA-a 01le , - a" tt 10" tor parents 2 - S" I r" tor ovum-m: O mild-u“ tor Menu: Ind ninth. 98 um no! mums and Ed Azzola had sin- gles. At T-t2-2, Warriors heme a chance to dow ble last year's win out- put Friday against Western, and could also add to the playoff confusion. if Mustangs are able to defeat To roam tonight to remain in contention. "Constantly for the last few years it's come down to the last game meaning one or the other (Mustangs or Warriors) making the playoffs." said Mekii- lop. "We want to in- crease the importance of the game as much as possible." WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WENESOAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1982 - PAGE 23 Canada's Most Comprehensive Driver Training'Course Your course fee is income tax-deduct- ible and you may 'lt',',' up to 40% in insurance premiums y presenting our course certificate. For Information on next course phone Momma “JV“. YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA Q 7-10 pm Tun. I Thus. Kitchener Centre 579-4800 Cambridge Centre 623-6730 Waterloo Centre 579-4800 SATIN)" W13 ' Ill-12 noon Saturday's Only