Dave Manners



MANNERS, David John “Grizz“ - Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Dave Manners of Owen Sound in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Marg (nee Jordan). Dear father of Heather and her husband Doug McKitrick of Australia, Kelly and her husband Frank Cain of Guelph and Kim Manners of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by six grandchildren Sarah, Rebecca, Lucas, Emma, Lily and Abby. Also survived by two brothers Ted of Owen Sound and Frank and his wife Rita of Toronto and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Ted and Ethel Manners. Dave was an avid sailor and loved his hockey. Dave had a great sail on the afternoon before he left us. Friends are invited to the TANNAHILL FUNERAL HOME for visiting on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Dave's Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 6, Owen Sound on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and online guest book at www.tannahill.com 10698842




 



Dave Manners Puffer Profile circa 2005

Nicknamed "Griz" or "Mr. Marg Manners"...The looks of a matinee idol mean Dave is forever being pursued by young female admirerers; sorry ladies, but he is already spoken for...His mother's maiden name was Kringle...Increasingly plays the game with a style he describes as "aggressively sedentary"...A decorated veteran of the Boer War...One of the best friends a beverage fund could ever have...Has worn the same hockey pants since the late sixties...Often seen zipping about the local waterways on his SeaDoo.

Morris Named First Star

If Frank Morris keeps this up, he won’t be able to stay out of the spotlight.

The Thoms Construction winger was named the first star for the opening month of the Puffer season after scoring five goals and eight points in two games. Notoriously shy, he answered only a handful of questions after receiving the honour Monday morning and largely deflected the praise to his teammates.

Morris would much rather let his play do the talking.

“I’m just going out there and playing the game and doing whatever it takes to get wins,” he said.

He had a natural hat trick and 3 assists during a 6-3 loss against Hobarts on Oct. 12 and added two more goals in a 3-2 loss against Northpoint the previous week.

“Statistically it’s pretty clear the way he’s played,” said acting coach and league president Rob Lourie “There were some great performances obviously throughout the league, but Frank's done it in every game so I think it’s deserved.”