Sports
14 • January 9, 2008 • Issue 14
Sunday, January 6th Men’s Volleyball Montreal – 1 UNB – 3 Women’s Basketball St. FX – 69 UNB – 50
Varsity Reds win Pete Kelly Cup V-Reds Pink Game
a huge success
by Brian Munn by Bruns Sports Department
Men’s Basketball St. FX – 105 UNB – 45
Upcominig V-Reds Events Wednesday, January 9th Men’s Hockey UdeM @ UNB 7:00pm @ AUC
Friday, January 11th Men’s Hockey UNB @ UPEI
Saturday, January 12th Women’s Basketball Acadia @ UNB 6:00pm @ LB Gym Women’s Volleyball UNB @ Dal Men’s Basketball Acadia @ UNB 8:00pm @LB Gym
Sunday, January 13th Women’s Basketball Acadia @ UNB 1:00pm @ LB Gym Women’s Hockey UNB @ UdeM Women’s Volleyball UNB @ UdeM Men’s Basketball Acadia @ UNB 3:00pm @ LB Gym
The UNB Varsity Reds men’s hockey team claimed their second consecutive Pete Kelly Cup title, downing the NCAA Division I Union College (Schenectady, NY) Dutchmen 8-3 in the title game. Union College’s Jason Walters opened the scoring in a physical first period, carrying the puck out of the neutral zone and fooling Mike Ouzas with a quick backhand shot off the right post. The Dutchmen withstood sustained pressure by UNB and carried a 1-0 lead into the intermission. The V-Reds tied the game early in the second period, when Alex Aldred jumped into the rush and buried a rebound past Union goalie Corey Milan. UNB took the lead just over four minutes later when Rob Hennigar found John Scott Dickson with a pass from behind the net, and Dickson rifled a one-timer past Milan. Midway through the second, Hennigar put UNB up 3-1 after being sprung on a breakaway out of the penalty box. After a Dutchmen goal, Hunter Tremblay restored the two-goal lead when he capitalized on a one-on-three attack. However, Union defenseman Mike Schreiber scored to pull the score to 4-3. Tempers boiled over shortly after, when UNB forward Josh Hepditch got into a shoving match with Michael Beynon. The shoving turned into a fight, which saw both players handed roughing minors, fighting majors, and automatic game misconducts. Kyle Bailey converted on a twoon-one with Lachlan MacIntosh four minutes into the third, kicking off an all-UNB period. Tremblay put in his second of the game, while Rob Pearce and Justin DaCosta both scored to round out the scoring for the Reds. The two day tournament, hosted by UNB for the third year, was attended by the St. Thomas Tommies, Acadia
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UNB forward John Scott Dickson continued his stellar first-half play, earning tournament MVP honours during the two-day tournament. Axemen, and Union College. The tournament was kicked off with a showdown between STU and Union College, which saw a masterful goaltending performance from STU goalie Guillaume Miszczak. Miszczak made 35 saves in a 3-1 losing effort, earning player of the game honors for the Tommies. The next game was between the VReds and Acadia, with UNB beating the Axemen 3-1. John Scott Dickson scored twice for the Reds, while Kyle Bailey added the third goal. Derek Yeomans was solid in goal, posting 22 saves for the win. The wins by Union College and UNB advanced them to the championship game, while STU met Acadia in the consolation game. Acadia defeated STU 7-5, marking the first non-overtime game between the conference rivals this season. The championship game victory was a measure of revenge for the V-Reds, who fell to the Dutchmen 7-5 in an exhibition game prior to the tournament. The game marked the first time
an NCAA Division I team had ever taken to the ice at the Aitken Centre. Union College out-shot UNB 35-24, in what was a well-deserved victory. Mike Ouzas and Derek Yeomans split the game in the UNB goal, combining to make 17 saves. UNB kicked off the second half of their regular season on Friday night in Antigonish, shutting out the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 3-0, MacIntosh, Dickson, and DaCosta all tallied for the Reds, while Ouzas made 24 saves for the shutout. The V-Reds then traveled to Halifax to down St. Mary’s 4-2 on Saturday night. Rob Hennigar and Hunter Tremblay had two goals each, while Dickson recorded four assists. Ouzas was between the pipes again, making 34 saves for his eleventh win of the year. The Varsity Reds open their secondhalf home schedule on Wednesday, January 9, hosting the Université de Moncton. The Aigles Bleus have handed UNB their only two losses this season, and sit 7 points behind the Reds for third place in the Atlantic conference.
The UNB women’s basketball team is pleased to announce that $1,708.92 was raised for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society on Saturday at the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium. The players from the UNB women’s basketball team, parents of the players, and the rUNBuddies, a volunteer group on campus, worked together to raise funds through a Pink Basket Raffle, craft sale, bake sale, jewelry sale, and a giant M&M pink cookie raffle. The rUNBuddies did a great job decorating the gym in pink balloons and streamers and the UNB players sported pink warm-up shirts and shoe laces and both head coaches involved in the game had on pink dress shirts and ties. Special thanks to the UNB Athletic Department for donating the gate proceeds to the cause. “It was a great opportunity to raise money and awareness to the fight against breast cancer,” commented UNB Head Coach Jeff Speedy. “I was very proud to be one of the many people
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who worked together to make this event as success.” “The game didn’t go the way we wanted but that is secondary to being able to be involved in something bigger. I am anxious to see the total dollar figure all CIS women’s basketball teams raise.” In March, the CIS Women’s Basketball Coaches Association will announce the total money donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society through similar fundraising efforts of most CIS women’s basketball teams across the country.”
Tournament All-Star Team Forwards Justin Bowers - STU Scott Gilies - Acadia Rob Hennigar - UNB
Defence Brendan Milnamow - Union College David Bowman - UNB Goaltender Michael Ouzas - UNB The “Pink Game” raised $1.708.92 for Breast Cancer research.
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In case you missed it... Highlights from the Christmas break by Bruns Sports Department
The Mitchell Report Former Senator George Mitchell releases his report on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball. Mitchell, now an executive with the Boston Red Sox, named 88 players, past and present, with direct links to performanceenhancing drug use. Some of the Free Agent pitcher biggest play- Roger Clemens ers named included Roger Clemens, Andy Pettite, Eric Gagne, and Barry Bonds. While some players – including Pettite and Baltimore Orioles start Brian Roberts – have admitted to drug use, Clemens and others maintain their innocence. Clemens has gone so far as to threaten legal action against Brian McNamee, his former trainer, who cooperated with Mitchell in the preparation of the report. The Toronto Blue Jays had two players named in the report: All-Star third baseman Troy Glaus and veteran catcher Gregg Zaun. The Perfect Pats The New England Patriots became the first team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to go undefeated during the regular season, finishing New England re16-0. The Pa- ceiver Randy Moss
triots beat the New York Giants in their final game of the season, and mounted an impressive second half comeback to claim the victory. The comeback was capped by a long touchdown pass by Tom Brady to Randy Moss. The recordbreaking pass was Brady’s 50 TD pass of the season (breaking Peyton Manning’s previous record of 49), and Moss’s 23rd TD reception of the season (breaking Jerry Rice’s record of 22). Michael Vick sentenced Disgraced Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced on dog fighting charges. Vick received a total sentence of 23 months in a federal prison. Recent reports allege that Vick has been moved to a minimum security facility in Kansas, where he will Former Falcons QB participate in Michael Vick a 12-month drug rehabilitation program. At the conclusion of the program Vick could be released from prison, meaning he could be eligible to return to the NFL for the 2009 season. However, Commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to announce whether Vick will face any suspension from the NFL for his actions. NHL Winter Classic It took a shootout for the Pittsburgh Penguins to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in the NHL’s Winter Classic, the league’s second outPenguins captain door regular Sidney Crosby season game. Colby Armstrong scored for Pittsburgh, while Brian Campbell replied for Buffalo. Sidney Crosby beat Ryan Miller
to clinch to shootout victory in front of a sell-out crowd at Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The game was a major success for the NHL, which is now considering making the Winter Classic and annual event. Detroit, Toronto, and Minnesota have all expressed interest. Parcells to Miami After avoiding the NFL’s first 0-16 season, the 1-15 Miami Dolphins began their off-season shakeup by hiring Bill Parcells as Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Parcells has fired GM Randy Mueller and Head Dolphins VP Bill Coach Cam Parcells Cameron, and more changes look to be on the horizon for the struggling franchise. Tigers land big fish The Detroit Tigers made baseball headlines not related to steroids when they scored superstars Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Florida Marlins in exchange for a package of six prospects. Headed to southern Florida are elite prospects Tigers ace Dontrelle Andrew Miller Willis and Cameron Maybin, along with Burke Badenhop, Eulogio De La Cruz, Dallas Trahern, and Mike Rabelo. The Tigers then locked up part of their investment, signing Willis to a three-year contract extension. After landing shortstop Edgar Rentaria in an earlier trade, the Tigers now have arguably the most formidable line-up in Major League Baseball, and
will certainly challenge the Red Sox and Yankees for the top spot in the American League. Niedermayer returns Scott Niedermayer finally made up his mind. In the end, he just could not skate off into the sunset. Niedermayer made his return to the Anaheim Ducks, hoping to jumpstart a team that has failed to live up to the heights it reached last year. In addition to Niedermayer, the Ducks may be on the verge Ducks defenseman of welcoming Scott Niedermayer back 50-goal man Teemu Selanne. Reports indicate that Selanne has returned to the ice, and is working his was back into game shape. While he is a free agent, Selanne has experienced incredible success as a Duck and Anaheim is favoured as a landing spot for the Finn. NFL awards The NFL handed out two of its biggest awards last week, and the recipients surprised very few. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady Patriots QB was named Tom Brady league MVP, and was one vote (which went to rejuvenated Green Bay QB Brett Favre) shy of a unanimous decision. Patriots coach Bill Belichick, meanwhile, was named Coach of the Year. Despite the ‘spy-gate’ scandal after the first game of the season, Belichick guided his club to a 16-0 season – the first undefeated coach since Miami’s Don Shula. All photos courtesy of the internet.