REGULAR SEASON
| OQAA – EAST | OQAA – WEST | ||||||||
| Queen’s | 5-1 | 9-6 | Frank Tindall | Windsor | 8-2 | 13-11 | Eddie Chittaro | ||
| McGill | 5-1 | 14-10 | Tom Mooney | Western | 8-2 | 11-12 | Jerry Gonser | ||
| Montreal | 1-5 | 3-14 | J-C.Vadeboncoeur | Waterloo | 7-3 | 13-11 | Dan Pugliese | ||
| Laval | 1-5 | 11-13 | J-Charles Gravel | Toronto | 4-6 | 5-12 | John McManus | ||
| McMaster | 3-7 | 6-12 | Bill Fowler | ||||||
| Guelph | 0-10 | 2-17 | Garney Henley | ||||||
| OSLIAA | OIAA | ||||||||
| Loyola | 14-0 | 21-7 | Doug Daigneault | Wilfrid Laurier | 8-0 | 21-6 | Howard Lockhart | ||
| Carleton | 12-2 | 17-8 | Ernie Zoppa | Laurentian | 6-2 | John McKibbon | |||
| Bishop’s | 10-4 | 19-8 | Garth Smith | Osgoode | 4-4 | John Grey | |||
| Sherbrooke | 5-9 | 12-11 | Yvon Lamarche | York | 2-6 | 10-13 | Arthur Johnson | ||
| Ottawa | 4-10 | 8-14 | George House | Ryerson | 0-8 | Angelo Di Thomas | |||
| Macdonald | 4-10 | Pat Baker | |||||||
| S.G.W. | 4-10 | 12-12 | Fred Whitacre | ||||||
| RMC-Kingston | 3-11 | ||||||||
Western tied Windsor for the regular season title by thrashing the Lancers 97-72 in the final game of the season. Windsor was leading 65-64 with 8:40 to go but collapsed. In order to host the tourney, Western had to win by 18. They scored 25 in the last five minutes of the contest to beat the margin.
In the east, Queen’s and McGill finished tied with (5-1) records, forcing a sudden death playoff, which Queen’s won 70-55. The Gaels got home-court advantage because they had a superior pointspread in their two games against the Redmen. The Gaels broke to a 15-3 lead and were never threatened. Ron Walsh paced the Gaels with 24. Pete Scobie added 18. Steve Hurley led McGill with 19. Sam Wimisner dded 11.
OQAA playoff non-qualifiers:
Guelph: Clare McGee, Fred Promoli, Terry (Dan?) Valeriote, Dave Horton, John Angus, Littman, Coulter, Phillips, Leigh Hammond, Tom Drummelsmith, Dave Leslie, McArthur, Pimondson, Bill Leslie, coach Garney Henley
Laval: Jean-Francois Dionne, Jean Plourde
McGill: Steve Hurley; Sam Wimisner, Steve Hurley, Sheldon Zimmer; John Wessell; Roger Baillie; Mike Reid, William Lloyd, Barry Chaim, Peter Kerr, Mark Steinman, Dave Leibson, Steve Fraid, Heinz Myar, Jeff Van Hartevelt, coach Tom Mooney
McMaster Marauders: Peter Wheatley, Karl Mearns, Andy Martinson, Jim Murray, Ian Joliffe, Paul Allingham, Jim Connor, Wynne, Jim Tebbs, Bob Tatti, Phil Lapides, coach Bill Fowler
Montreal Carabins: Pierre Brodeur, Pierre Caron, Jourdain, Metiller, Jochems, Beaudoin, Fisette, Olivier, Gratton, Gratton
Toronto Varsity Blues: Bruce Dempster, Arvo Neidre, Mark White, Larry Trafford, Albie Garbe, Alan MacNaughton, Mike Kirby, Jaake, Mark Slater, John Hadden, Brian Shaw, Ron Voake, coach John McManus
In the OQAA semis, host Windsor defeated Queen’s 76-51 after taking a 37-22 lead at the half and a 49-38 lead with 10 minutes to go. Windsor shot 28-73 from the floor and 20-29 from the line, while out-rebounding Queen’s 57-53 and being called for one more foul (21-20). Chris Wydrzynski led the Lancers with 15. Bob Navetta added 12, Guy Delaire 10, Joe Bardswich 9, Lanktree 7, Murdock 6, Elliott 6, Auch 6, Bunce 4 and Mike Crowe 1, while Sante Salvador did not play because of the flu. Windsor coach Bob Samaras told the Windsor Star that “we stumbled through this one without exerting ourselves too much. Actually, I thought our defence was a little bit ahead of our offence.” Ron Walsh led Queen’s with 17. Football star Terry Haggerty added 11, Jim Crozier 7, Ted Waring 6, Pete Scobie 6, Bob McLuggage 2 and Murray Girotti 2. Queen’s shot 16-63 (.252) from the floor and 19-28 from the line. The Gaels (coached by Frank Tindall, manager T Merchant) also included Guy Poirier, Richard Hale, Dave McCoubrey, Mike Williams and P.R. Thibeau. Queen’s was 9-9 heading into the bronze medal match.
In the other semi, Western easily handled Waterloo 75-57 after leading 16-14, 33-26 and 54-41 at the quarters. Western, which shot .394 from the floor, was led by Marnix Heersink 18, Dave McGuffin 12, Greg Poole 10, Mac Bury 9, Larose 8, Adams 7, Zanin 6, Sills 3, Morton 2 and Henshall 2. Western coach Jerry Gonser told the Windsor Star “neither of us played up to our capabilities.” Waterloo, which shot .281 from the floor, was paced by Bryan Brown 15, Jaan Laaniste 14, Sol Glober 13, Doug Lockhart 7, Larry Sobol 3, Neil Rourke 2, Dave Idiens 2 and Ted Edwards 1. The Warriors (coached by Dan Pugliese, assisted by Neil Widmeyer) also included Tyler Burch, Art Webster, Ted Edwards, Al Haehn, Sauli Abenniemi, Stan Talesnick, Bill Bourne, Steve Chris, Paul Cotton, Bob Howes, Peter Kirby, Jaan Laaniste and Dave Shalof.
In the bronze medal match, Waterloo Warriors pounded the Queen’s Golden Gaels 68-46 as Brian Brown scored 14, Sol Glober 12, Larry Sobol 12, Lochhart 9, Laaniste 6, Idiens 5, Neil Rourke 4, along with 11 boards, Edwards 3 and Talesnick 2. Ron Walsh led the Golden Gaels with 14. Pete Scobie added 12, Terry Haggerty 7, Waring 5, McCluggage 4, Crozier 3 and Thibeau 1, while Gerotti and McCoubray were scoreless.
In the final, Western’s Ron Zanin came off the bench to score 17 points, including 8-14 from the floor, to lead the Mustangs past Windsor 84-62. Zanin’s deadly outside shooting and Western’s fast break proved the difference as the Mustangs broke open a close game which had been tied six times, including a 22-22 deadlock in the second quarter when Zanin hit two buckets and a free throw to give Western a five-point lead. But Wydrzynski rallied Windsor to a 35-31 lead before Zanin again his two more field goals to put Western ahead 41-33 at the half. Andy Auch and Wydrzynski rallied Windsor to a 45-45 tie when Western called time out and came out blazing, as Marnix Heersink hit a field goal, Bob LaRose hit a layup and Dave McGuffin hit a bomb from the corner. It was game over. Western guards outscored Windsor’s guard 30-6 and the Mustangs outshot Windsor from the floor 33-85 (.388) to 23-78 (.295). The Mustangs hit 18-22 from the line and were called for 21 fouls, while Windsor hit 16-28 from the line and were called for 16 fouls. Heersink scored 17, while Bill Adams, Bob Larose and Dave McGuffin each added 12, Greg Poole 11, Sills 2 and Morton 2, while Mac Bury was scoreless. The Lancers were led by Chris Wydrzynski’s 20 points. Bob Navetta added 14, Andy Auch 15, Guy Delaire 4, Sante Salvador 1 and Kilby Murdoch 1, while Ed Lanktree and John Elliott were scoreless. Windsor coach Bob Samaras said “Western’s half court killed us here last week but I didn’t think it would prove to be as effective again. … It’s all my fault. We should have worked all week trying to straight our offence against it.” Mustangs coach Jerry Gonser, who was tossed into the showers by his jubilant players, called the win “most satisfying. We beat Windsor at its own game, the fast break, a balanced offence, strong outside shooting and an effective defensive press. Bob has been choking me with that kind of stuff for 4-5 years now.” Gonser also said his squad was “hungry” to win on its home court. Marnix Heersink won the LeBel Trophy, which had been donated to the league on March 1, 1968 by the faculty association of the University of Windsor to honor Friar Eugene C. Lebel, the first president of the school.
The runner-up Windsor Lancers: Chet Wydrzynski; Bob Navetta; Andy Auch; Ed Lanktree; Guy Delaire; Sante Salvador; Kilby Murdoch; Jerry Bunce; Tony Grant; Mike Crowe; John Elliott; Joe Bardswich; Doug Crowe; Tom Flood; John Basich; coach Bob Samaras; assistant Eddie Chittaro
The champion University of Western Ontario Mustangs: Mac Bury; Bill Adams; Bob Larose; Dave McGuffin; Ron Zanin; Jim Henshall; Doug Morton; Greg Poole; Marnix Heersink; Tom Sills; Raoul Kreek; Dan Ross; Sherwin; coach Jerry Gonser; manager Russ Holmberg; trainer John Lewko
OSLIAA
In August, 1967, Carleton absorbed St. Patrick’s College into its Arts program, buying the property from the English oblates of Eastern Canada. The Carleton and St. Patrick’s teams are merged.
OSLIAA playoff non-qualifiers:
Macdonald College Clansmen: Louis Van Guelpen, Bill Holt, Winston Ingalls, Ted Collinson, Paul Jenson, Bill Taylor, Ian McGibbon, Al McIsaac, Dick Esdale, coach Pat Baker
Ottawa Gee-Gees: Claude Maranda, Rick Parisien, B Turner, J Markey, Mike Dupuis, S Riddel, Vic Chandler, Grant McKinnon, Larry Journeay, Steve Senior, Claude Dupuis, coach George House
RMC-Kingston: Doug Rodrigues, Robin McNeill, Mike Johnson, Serge Anissimoff, Gord Burbidge, Doug Hargreaves, Paul Hession, Wayne Baldwin, Barry Watkin, Mel Dempster, Lee Vachon, Ken Bindernagel
Sir George Williams: Mike Hirsch, Richie Campoli, Carl Robb, Ron Truesdale, Wilf Jackson, Rod Ward, Brian Cunliffe, Dave Wilding, Preston Jennings, Ken Davies, Carl Robb, Dave Forest, coach Fred Whitacre, manager Jack Highfield
Two weeks before the OSLIAA playoffs, Carleton athletic director Keith Harris announces that Ravens coach Ernie Zoppa was fired and would be replaced after the conclusion of the season by assistant Dick Brown. Players contemplated revolt but Harris justified the change on administrative grounds, saying it had become university policy to have the coaches of the varsity teams employed by the university in some other capacity besides coaching. It was convenient to have coaches on campus every day and thus more accessible to the players and be able to take care of his own administrative problems in regards to the team.
In the OSLIAA semis, undefeated regular season champion Loyola 14-0, coached by Doug Daigneault and starting five Americans, defeated Sherbrooke 81-66 in the semi after taking a 37-29 lead at the half and opening the second with a 13-6 run. Earl Lewis led Loyola with 20, while dominating the boards. Peter Phipps added 15, John Contos 12, John McAuliffe 9, Zagancyzk 8, John Gotteisheim 7, Gene Lawrence 4 and Jim Ivy 2, while Williams was scoreless. Sherbrooke was paced by league scoring champ (who wasn’t chosen to the all-star team, much to the disappointment of Sherbrooke coach Yvon Lamarche) Claude Laliberte’s 22. Clement Bessette added 17, Jacques Dessureault 11, Royer 7, Christian Chalifoux 4, Dehales 3 and Dugas 2, while Gagne and Cool were scoreless.
In the other semi, Carleton defeated Bishop’s 73-56 after the Gaiters failed to score in the first eight minutes of the second half. Carleton led 34-27 at the half and by as many as 23 in the second half. Dennis Schuthe led the Ravens with 19. Dennis Bibby added 13, Dave Medhurst 13, Liston McIlhagga 10, Pat Stewart 9 and Ian Kelley 9, while Don Cline, Devon Woods, Doyle, Geoff Mace, Smart and Pat Byrne were scoreless. Pete Munzar scored 19 to lead Bishop’s (coached by Garth Smith and managed by Chew Hum). Nick Busing added 12, Ken Flewwelling 6, Ray Pronto 4, Lindsay Black 4, Doug McKenzie 4, Barrie Hall 3, Brad Jones 2 and Rich Purcell 2, while Bill Savage, Don Cumming and John Mackenzie were scoreless.
In the bronze medal match, Bishop’s v Sherbrooke
In the OSLIAA final, Carleton nipped Loyola 59-58. Carleton opened the contest with a 9-0 run but Loyola responded with its own 10-0 run on route to a 36-31 halftime lead. Carleton rallied to take a 47-46 lead on a field goal by Dave Medhurst but Loyola responded with an 8-0 run to take a seven-point lead with nine minutes to go. Loyola hung on to a five-point lead with four to go and were up by three with two to go but Schuthe and Dave Medhurst each hit field goals to give Carleton the lead and then the Ravens ran out the clock. Dennis Schuthe led Carleton with 21, including 12 in the second half. Dave Medhurst added 12, Liston McIlhagga 12, Dennis Bibby 9, Pat Stewart 3 and Ian Kelley 1, while Don Cline, Pat Byrne, Geoff Mace, Doyle and Devon Woods were scoreless. John McAuliffe led the Warriors with 20. John Contos added 10, Earl Lewis 8, Peter Phipps 6, Ivy 5, Lawrence 5, John Goettisheim 2 and Zagancyzk 2, while Williams and McDonough were scoreless.
On February 27-68 Ottawa and Carleton announced their intention to resign from the OSLIAA to apply for OQAA membership. They are admitted to the OQAA in April.
The silver medalist Loyola Warriors: Earl Lewis; Peter Phipps; John Contos; John McAuliffe; Jim Ivy; Larrieve; John Goettisheim; Jim Aussie; Gene Lawrence; Zagancyzk; Williams; McDonough; Jim Roy; coach Doug Daigneault
The champion Carleton Ravens: Dennis Schuthe; Pat Stewart; Dave Medhurst; Dennis Bibby; Liston McIlhagga; Ian Kelley; Devon Woods; Geoff Mace; Don Cline; Pat Byrne; Pat Doyle; Graham Smart; coach Ernie Zoppa; assistant Dick Brown; manager David Whitfield
OIAA
In the OIAA, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks emerged as champs. The Hawks started Norm Cuttiford, Dave Baird; Pete Misikowetz; Sandy Nixon and Bob Bain. They finished 8-0 in regular season to capture Laurier’s fifth consecutive OIAA title. There were no postseason playoffs.
Rosters:
Ryerson Rams: Dave Oxley, Dave Kiff, Bruce Patterson, Richie McClenaghan, Russ Sherlock, Bill Lindsay, Walth, Cec Goudreau, Allair, Postnikoff, Al Benson, Ed Kowal, Bruce Mortson, Keith Nicholson, Tom Warren, Digby Wright, Walton, coach Angelo Di Thomas
Osgoode Owls: Howie Katz, Dave Grant, Claude McMillan, Bill Woloshyn, Al Irwin, Gerry Sternberg, Velanoff, Pizale, Ron Kimel, Wayne Anderson, Ron Horeck, coach John Grey
York Windigoes: Brooke Pearson, Chuck Gordon, Gord Burns, Pete Young, Dave Anderson, Tom Sherwood, Gus Falcioni, Don Patterson, Paul Simon, Brian Lennox, Bill Larkin, coach Dr. Arthur Johnson
In regular season play: …………………………………………………… Osgoode thumped York 76-60 as Ron Kimel scored 20. Brooke Pearson led the Windigoes with 14. Gord Burns added 11 and Pete Young 10. …………………………………………………… Wilfrid Laurier thrashed York 88-65 although Pete Misikowetz was held to 4. Brooke Pearson paced the Windigoes with 21. Chuck Gordon added 18 and Pete Young 16. …………………………………………………… Laurentian whipped Osgoode 78-60. …………………………………………………… Wilfrid Laurier bombed York 110-32. Gord Burns led the Windigoes with 11. Pearson added 9 and Gordon 6. …………………………………………………… York clipped Ryerson 74-65 as Gord Burns scored 19, Chuck Gordon 16 and Brooke Pearson 13. …………………………………………………… Laurentian dumped York 83-67 as Don Croteau scored 32. Chuck Gordon led the Windigos with 20. Gord Burns added 13, Pete Young 11 and Brooke Pearson 11. …………………………………………………… Laurentian thrashed York x-x. Chuck Gordon led the Windigoes with 16. Brooke Pearson added 12. …………………………………………………… York whipped Ryerson 95-68 as Gord Burns scored 19, Brooke Pearson 18, Peter Young 16, Chuck Gordon 15 and Guy Falcioni 5. …………………………………………………… Wilfried Laurier clipped host Laurentian 74-62. …………………………………………………… Laurier clubbed Ryerson 88-60 as Cuttiford scored 17, Misikowetz 15, Nixon 14, Baird 13, Bain 11, Sleeman 10, Stan 4, Miller 2 and Kilpatrick 2. Dav Oxley paced Ryerson with 20. Dave Kiff added 12, Patterson 10, McClenaghan 9, Sherlock 5 and Goudreau 4. …………………………………………………… Laurier crushed Osgoode 122-70 as Dave Baird scored 32, Sandy Nixon 21, Norm Cuttiford 15, Bob Bain 13, Pete Misikowetz 8, Stan 8, Miller 5, Lundy 3, Rodobenko w, Dougavietis 2 and Kilpatrick 2. Grant led the Owls with 11. Sternberg added 11, Irwin 6, Woloshyn 4 and Velanoff 2. …………………………………………………… Laurier dispatched Laurentian 72-60 as Cuttiford scored 24, Nixon 15, Baird 13, Bain 9, Misikowetz 7 and Sleeman 4. Jim Greenfield led the Voyageurs with 18, Ed Jakubo added 12, Croteau 11, Hill 10 and Owens 9. …………………………………………………… Osgoode dispatched York x-x and Billy Woloshyn scored 29. Chuck Gordon led the Windigoes with 21. Brooke Pearson added 18 …………………………………………………… In the final OIAA game of the season, Wilfrid Laurier took a 46-34 lead into the half and cruised to a 102-78 (also reported as 102-88) victory over Laurentian. The Hawks were led by Bob Bain 28, Dave Baird 27 and Norm Cuttiford 24 (also reported as 20). Ray Owens paced the Voyageurs with 21. Jim Greenfield added 18 and Don Croteau 14.
The runner-up Laurentian Voyageurs: Jim Greenfield; Don Croteau; Ed Jakubo; Terry Hill; Ray Owens; Snow; Bill Kuntz; Les Kennedy; Foglis; Letho; Tambournine; Goggan; coach John McKibbon
The champion Wilfrid Laurier (then Waterloo Lutheran) Golden Hawks: Sandy Nixon; Bob Bain; Dave Baird; Pete Misikowetz; Norm Cuttiford; Herb Stan; Rod Rodebenko; Rob Sleeman; Dave Miller; Mike Kilpatrick; Andy Lossberg (who dropped out of school at Christmas and returned home to Dayton, Ohio); Doug Lundy; John Daugauvietis; Darryl Blackie; coach Howard Lockhart; assistant John ThomPson; manager Doug Coombes; manager Gary Nikoloff