- February 1, 1985 PAGE 17 Sports editorial For a team which had had more than its fair share of troubles the Douglas College Royals Men’s Hock- ey Team have miraculously placed by JAYNE MUSKENS - second in-league standings. From the start of the college year, the team had to face the age old problem of money. The Royals, who were determined to play hockey throughout the 84/85 season, staged a 7 benefit game last fall which featured hockey greats Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe. Attendance at the event was not at its maximum and unfortunately the team only broke even. The Royals were then faced with coaching problems, as dissatisfied team members sent a petition to Douglas College’s administration, re- questing the dismissal of coach Merv Bodnarchuk. Bodnarchuk’s forced re- | AM NOW GOING TO EDUCATE YOUSE ON THE VARIOUS TYPES OF WOOD THAT | USE IN MY LINE OF WORK. Ay - THAT THERE |S WHITE BIRCH, ALSO POPLAR. BUT MY FAVORITE PIECE OF LUMBER \S.. Gey ot signation left the Royals without a coach at the onset of league games. Fortunately, last year’s coach, Ted Hayes stepped in as an_ interim replacement, and shortly thereafter, -Dan Bennett was brought in as a permanent coach. The Royals were also unable to receive any support from the New Westminster community, which left the team without ice time and saw players travelling to Port Moody for midnight practises and home games. But despite all the problems, the: Royals have proved to be a group of enthusiastic hockey players whose team spirit has not diminished, but has increased as a result of players having to work hard together as a team in order to keep the club afloat. The determined and spirited Royals just might bring some recognition to Douglas College and New Westmin- ster by advancing to the National Champion games in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. MY PRIZED & COVETED, AUTOGRAPHED - WAYNE GRETZKY STICK! ee cn ol Royals Royals win again The Royals in action against the Western Washington Vikings. On Saturday January 25, at the Port Moody Arena the Douglas College Royals Hockey Team crushed Trinity Western with a 7 to 3 victory. ndanton | AQUA WORLD by TOM JAMES The Royals started off very sluggish against the hard-hitting Trinity West- ern team from Langley. Trinity hit the scoreboard with one minute and twenty seconds left in the first period as the puck slipped -past Royals’ goalie Jamie McCloskey. The Royals then came back three minutes into the second period with a goal by Gary Buntain. From that point on the Royals never looked back. ie. SCUBA ese alley Wie CERTIFICATION ia 1 ($199) yam) man, Ed Belanger and Buntain. Craig Newson and Paul Anaka made their debut with the Royals and came up with several outstanding plays. Jeff Young and Mark Huston were given game misconducts and thrown out of the game for taking part in a third period brawl. The Royals will be playing against! Royal Roads next Saturday, February 2, at the Port Moody Arena at 8:30 pm. On the 9th of February the Royals will be playing a benefit game against! the CKNW 98’ers in order to raise money for the club. Tickets are $2.00 in advance and can be purchased from Betty Lou Hayes, Room 1606. Eur eam ley classes Fe Bruce McNaughton scored two goals, and singles came from Mark Huston, Glenn Hampton, Ron Her- There will be a pub night for players and fans at the Port Moody d cs ne 2 D.C.SS. Presents SNOW PARTY Featuring in the Pub ROCKET NORTON BAND $8.50 per lift ticket On Feb.16 from 6:00 p.m. till midnight Drinks at the usuallow D.C.SS. prices. NEW - orrsHore LIGHTWEIGHT DRYSWT: NOW IN STOCK INTRODUCTORY PRICES AQUA WORLD TELEPHONE A DIVISION OF ; Tickets on Sale in Rooms 1606 & 2780 é World Aquatic $ d. 585 335 3 13527 King Gettge | a Free lessons must be reserved Phone 521-0844 ntals 1 id line-ups | NOW AVAILABLE pura: B _ Preregistration of re