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The exhibition game between the Vancouver Canuck Oldtimers and the Douglas College Royals on October 15th was a hockey game that_I_ will

by JANE MUSKENS

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never forget. Not only did we get to see Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull play along-side the Douglas College Royals, we were also able to see other well known hockey players, such as Orland Kurtenbach, Chris Oddleifson, Rick Blight and Gary Bromley. Not to mention-Paul Shmyr and Gary Mona- han, who accompanied the two hockey legends on the college team.

It was a tight, yet extremely

enjoyable game as Vancouver Canuck Oldtimers defeated the Doug- las College Royals by a score of 8 to 7. Gordie Howe was the individual star of the game, scoring three goals, while: Bobby Hul on once during the evening. Alex Sullivan was the only player to score from the regular line up of the Royals. High scorers for the Canucks were Milan Marcetta and Stu Ostlund, each with two goals. It was evident that the atmosphere on the ice was relaxed, and that each team was not only having great fun, but in turn also displayed great skill and sports- manship.

The Douglas College hockey. team had staged this exhibition game in order to raise money a their seit

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Howe and HullVisit D.C.

ing season. They had hoped for a larger turnout, but even though the crowd was small, the fans were not lacking in enthusiasm. In fact, prior to the game many fans were lining up for autographs from the two great hockey stars. But one of the real highlights of

the game came after the third period.

when Bobby Hull’s stick and Gordie Howe’s shirt were auctioned off to the crowd in an effort to raise more money for the Royals. The stick went for a mere one hundred dollars, while the shirt received more response and went for three hundred. :

Don Johannsan, captain of the Royals, quoted the game as “a memorable experience, something I'll never. forget.’’ His teammate, Rob Angus viewed the game as being ‘‘Really low keyed.’’ Apparently there was a lot of joking around between the college players and the guest stars who accompanied them on the ice.

As for the future of the Douglas College Royals, Alan Lucier, now in his second year with the club, expects the team to do a lot better than last year. ‘‘Our players are better,’’ he stated. ‘‘They can shoot better and they can skate better.’’

Hopefully: this year’s new coach, Merv Bodnarchuck, with the support of his team, will be able to lead the Royals into the finals. For the up- coming hockey season which starts next month, fans should expect to see some great hockey games.

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Gordie muscles past two Oldtimers

Gerry Della Mattia drops the puck

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Bobby auctions the shirt right off Gordiés back.

Leroy Smith and friend smile with their S300 prize

Bobby Signals “Royals No.1”