St Johns Ravenscourt School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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won 7-2. We were not spectacular, but I felt that our team was finally gaining momentum after a dismal tour prior to the tournament. After a day’s rest, we played extremely well during the first period and were leading Poland 4-0. The final score was 6-0. Our third game against Finland was definitely our best of the tournament. We won 8-1, and at no time were we in difficulty. We had one more day off and played East Germany who surprisingly beat the Swedish team, 4-2. This was our worst game of the entire tournament, and had it not been for the superb goal-tending of Ken Broderick, we would not have won 6-0. Next came the three big games. We had one day off and played Czechoslovakia and then Russia. After another day we were to close against Sweden. The Czechoslovakian game was most disappointing. When we were allowed to play them on an even basis, we usually dominated the play. However we had eleven penalties called against us, most of them being very questionable, while we had two goals disallowed. I believe that the biggest farce occurred when our goalie, Seth Martin, drew a penalty. This occurred after a Czechoslovakian play¬ er had a breakaway. After he shot the puck, the player accidentally stepped on Seth’s hand and then fell into the boards. Seth not only stopped the puck but was also cut on the hand requiring three stitches, and received a two minute penalty for tripping. This, plus other events throughout the game and the tournament, has left a rather bitter taste on the tip of our tongues. Because of the many occasions when we played short-handed, our players were extermely tired, and this is perhaps one of the reasons while they were able to score with only twenty-nine seconds remaining in the game. The result was Czechoslovakia 2, Canada 1. Our entire team, along with sports’ writers and Embassy officials, met for six hours to decide if there was any action which we could take to correct the glaring bias of the officials. It was decided, under the guidance of Father Bauer, that the only course of action we could take would be to continue with the final games with as much determination and effort as possible, hoping that we would not again be the victims of this type of officiating. I am well aware that some of the above will appear as sour grapes,” but it is the truth. After a restless night, we prepared for our game against Russia. The World Champions, and they definitely deserve the honour, defeated us 3-0. I still believe that had it not been for the penalty-studded Czechoslovakian game and the resulting six hour meeting, we might have fared better against this powerful team, and possibly even won. However, once again, the Russian team is a deserving champion. After a terrible period against the Swedes we were down 1-0. Once again we were subjected to poor officiating and had a goal disallowed and were given many doubtful penalties. The crowd’s support, they were 100% in favour of our team, and the fact that Lome Davis received a ten stitch cut after being hit on the head, turned the tide for us. The Swedes were given a five minute penalty and we promptly scored two goals to take command. The final score was 4-2 in our favour. Although we were happy to receive a Bronze Medal, our team felt that we were at least the second best team, and therefore deserved the silver. One point that I would like to dwell on for a short time concerns the spirit and pride of our nation. In Canada, national pride appears to be non-existent. It surprised many of our new players to find that we were far more popular in Europe than back home. We also felt that support from our government, (even in the form of telegrams), was very weak. The government of Canada must realize that the Canadian National Hockey Team is not simply playing hockey, but also is deeply involved in politics, much against its will. Therefore the team definitely needs strong support from the government and from the people of Canada. BARRY MacKENZIE

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fate; 7)ma In late June of 1965, the annual Athletic Dinner was held with Dick Thornton as guest speaker. He spoke to us about the sportmanship in games and the re¬ quirements of someone who wishes to become a great athlete. After the speech given by Mr. Thornton, the various cups and trophies were handed out to their respective winners. The last thing to be announced was the winner of the Master’s Shield. The fact that Hamber won was a pleasant surprise to everyone so it is hoped that Hamber will win it again this year. fiwmU Mouden Memorial Trophy (Best Rugby Player).Ian Boult Cory Cup (Long Jump Champion) .... MichealTrew Taylor Cup (High Jump Champion).Peter Schludermann Desmond Cox Cup (Mile) . Templeton Cup (Senior Track and Field Champion) .... Chisholm Cup (Intermediate A Track and Field Champion) . . . . . Alan Graham . . . Alan Graham Peter Schuldermann Jamie McDonald Master’s Trophy (Intermediate B Track and Field Champion).Michael Trew Moulden Cup (Junior Track and Field Champion).Clive McEwen Headlam Cup (Lower School Track and Field Champion).David Wood Bedson Cup (Best Gymnast).George Little Mermagen Cup (Senior House Rugby) . Young House Micheal Reece Cup (Intermediate House Rugby).Hamber House Osier Shield (6 Man Rugby).J. Murray Team N.H.L. Trophy (Senior House Hockey).Hamber House Sellers Cup (Junior House Hockey). Youn S House Chalice Cup (Lower School House Hockey).New House Askey Cup (House Soccer).Hamber House Masters ’ Cup (House Basketball).Richardson House Weber Trophy (House Baseball) . . Richardson House Hobson Memorial Shield (Lower School House Athletics) .... Hamber House Mills Cup (Proficiency in Athletics and Academics in L.S.).Robbie McDonald Basil Baker Shield (General) Proficiency in Hockey) .Bob Roper Lestock Adams Shield (General Proficiency in all Athletics).Craig Lamb

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