Valley Pro Hockey School Participants Get Chance To Score Goals On N.H.L. Star

When the final whistle went to sound the end of the pick-up ball hockey game played by the 12 to 15 year-old group at the Valley Pro Hockey school, no one was happier than the goaltender. Standing at the back of the group in front of the net is the newest member of the Minnesota Wild, Valley East’s Andrew Brunette, who showed his good nature by donning the pads for the final day of the hockey school. As the ball was finding the “five-hole” and being flicked over either shoulder time and time again, it became painfully clear that Andrew had better stick to his forward position when he hits the ice with the rest of his N.H.L. buddies.

Mini-Masters Tournament Enjoyed by over 100 Boys And Girls

Neil Cameron watches intensely as his ball rolls towards the hole during the putting contest held as part of the Mini-Masters competition held at the Valley Family Golf Centre on August 18. Matthieu Blais was the eventual winner of the putting contest.

Serge Bourdeau recorded the low score of the day with a round of 24. This was good enough for a one stroke victory over Joe Blais. Dexton Abresch, Justin Poitras, Jordan Carrol and Lenny Breault were tied for 3^rd place with identical scores of 26. Jonathon Beeson won the first flight with a round of 29. Aaron Miller took the 2^nd flight with a 32; Robin Cameron won 3^rd flight honours with a 35; and Ryan Punkari was the 4^th flight winner with a 45.

The girls championship was won by Nicole Deschamp, with a score of 32. Two strokes behind in 2^nd place was Julie Blais. The girls first flight was won by Samantha Leroux with a 43 while Joelle Loiselle won the 2^nd flight with a round of 45.

The long drive contest was won by Lenny Brault.

The Caddy Award, given annually to one of the adults who accompany the children, was won by Albert Leroux.

Champions Declared In Valley East Soccer Club
by Mike Mallette

The 2001 Champions of the Valley East Soccer Club (VESC) were declared during a playoff weekend held in August for the 1200 players and 75 teams which formed one of the most successful seasons ever.

Special thanks go out to Moncion’s Your Independent Grocer for their ongoing generous donations.  Due to Linda and Marcel Moncion’s commitment to the Valley East Soccer Club,  events such as the playoff weekend  prove to be a  major source of fundraising for the club.  Thanks to Tim Hortons for sponsoring the Under 6 Divisions and all individual team sponsors who have made this season such a success.  A special note of thanks to Norstar Gas Bar in Val Caron and Ecowater for their contributions.   The Valley East Soccer Club also extends its sincere appreciation and recognition  to all convenors, coaches and  volunteers who donate countless hours of their time to help in every facet of the club’s operation.

The City of Greater Sudbury is to be commended for the excellent field conditions and maintenance.  Toppers Pizza catered the banquet and medal presentations  were held on the field under canope tents Sunday evening. 

The winners for the 2001 soccer season in Valley East are: 

Under 6 Co-Ed: 1^st  -Tim Hortons-Tim Bits-Twists       
12 Teams               2^nd - Tim Hortons-Tim Bits-Boston Cream
                              3^rd - Tim Hortons-Tim Bits-Fritters
                              plus 9 more teams of Tim Hortons - Tim Bits

 Under 6 Girls:       1^st  - Tim Hortons-Tim Bits-Crullers
4 Teams                 2^nd - Tim Hortons-Tim Bits-Apple ‘n Spice 
                              3^rd - Tim Hortons-Tim Bits-Honey Dips
                              plus 1 more team of Tim Hortons - Tim Bits

 Under 8 Co-Ed: 1^st  - Desjardins’ Food Basics      - 
10 Teams               2^nd - Ecowater North         - 
                              3^rd - Dr. Hanson - Dentistry

Other Teams                Bestech Engineering,  Mini Storage - Val Caron,  Bran-Kor Trophies,  Val-Est Pro Hardware, Dr. Candusso – Dentistry, Dairy Queen,  Elmview Playground 

Under 8 Girls:       1^st  - Val-Est Pro Hardware
6 Teams                 2^nd - Boudreau Photography
                              3^rd - Dairy Queen

Other Teams:          Eva Lanctot Realty, Harrigan Builders & Shooting Star Day Care 

Under 10 Co-Ed: 1^st  - Desjardins’ Food Basics     
7 Teams                 2^nd - Nauss Plumbing and Heating 
                              3^rd - Boudreau Photography

Other Teams:                Nickel City International, M & M Meat Shops, Lavallee Esso & Eva Lanctot Realty

 Under 10 Girls:       1^st  - Just Soccer 
5 Teams                 2^nd - Valley East Lions Club      
                              3^rd - Valley Bingo

Other Teams:          Desjardins’ Food Basics& Rolly’s A.T.V.

 Under 12 Co-Ed: 1^st  - Axle Systems 
4 Teams                 2^nd - Valley East Leo’s Club
                              3^rd - Sudbury Panhellenic Soccer Club

Other Team:           Moncions- Independent Grocers

 Under 13 Girls:      1^st  - Dr. Dunlop – Optometrist
6 Teams                 2^nd - Trottier Carpentry 
                              3^rd - Moncions-Independent Grocer

Other Teams:          Eva Lanctot Realty, Valley East Pharmacy - Guardian & Valley East Leo’s Club

17 & Under Co-Ed: 1^st  - Staples - Business Depot 
4 Teams                 2^nd - Valley East Lions Club
                              3^rd - Eva Lanctot Realty   
Other Team:           Nor-Tech Power & Controls

17 & Under Girls:    1^st  - Nor-Tech Power & Controls 
7 Teams                 2^nd - Toppers Pizza 
                              3^rd - Rolly’s A.T.V.

Other Teams:          Metal-Air Mechanical, Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, Popcorn Video& The Vision