ATZENBRUGG, Austria - Englands Adam Gee and Swedens Mikael Lundberg shot 5-under 67 to share a one-stroke lead on a windy and cloudy opening day of the Lyoness Open on Thursday. Hunter Pence Giants Jersey . Starting on the back nine, Gee eagled the par-4 14th hole but bogeyed the 18th before carding three birdies on the front nine. Lundberg hit six birdies and lost a stroke on the par-3 second. The Swede, who came through the European Tour Qualifying School for a third straight year, is looking for his first title since winning the Russian Open for a second time in 2008. Lundberg said hes improved since working with new coach Neil Jordan: "I am more solid from the tee onto the green. You have to be careful out there, and dont take unnecessary chances." The pair led a group of four which finished at 4 under, including Wales Rhys Davies, Englands Richard Finch and Mattew Baldwin, and American Berry Henson. Defending champion Joost Luiten from the Netherlands hit three birdies in his opening four holes. Later, however, he struggled to hit the fairways and dropped to 1 over before finishing his round level par with his fourth birdie on the 17th. Miguel Angel Jimenez overcame three bogeys in the first eight holes to card a 2-under 70. The 50-year-old Spaniard, who resides in Vienna since marrying an Austrian in May, is seeking his third win of the season. Starting on the back nine, he bogeyed the par-4 11th and 17th and the par-3 14th but recovered with four birdies. "Its OK, its under par," Jimenez said. "Its not easy because of the wind." Former champions Jeev Milkha Singh of India, Kenneth Ferrie of England, and Bernd Wiesberger of Austria each shot a 71. Brandon Crawford . Wrights first stint with Milwaukee was on a 10-day contract from March 14-23. He played in two games, averaging six points and two rebounds in 16. Orlando Cepeda Jersey . The Nets continued their winning ways Tuesday by sweeping a back-to-back set for the first time this season, beating the Orlando Magic 101-90 a night after routing the crosstown rival New York Knicks.VANCOUVER -- The Penticton Vees are mixing their rich history with an outstanding present and a hopeful future. The B.C. Hockey League squad is on a 41-game win streak -- a Canadian and North American junior record. They set the mark Tuesday with a 10-0 rout of the Trail Smoke Eaters to go one win better than two Ontario clubs, the junior A version of the Sudbury Wolves (1989-90) and the now-defunct Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (1999-2000). "Its been a special year," said Vees radio play-by-play broadcaster Fraser Rodgers. "People around the country realize whats going on in Penticton." Penticton is a sleepy picturesque city of about 43,000 in British Columbias Okanagan Valley. The Vees draw their name from the Penticton senior amateur squad that won the 1955 world championships with an upset victory over the Soviet Union in Germany. "Its one of the things that drew me to coach here," said Fred Harbinson, now in his fifth season as the teams coach and GM. "There is a ton of pride and tradition in this franchise." The junior Vees set the record for consecutive wins on the 67th anniversary of the senior squads memorable 5-0 victory over the powerful Soviets. Ivan McLelland, who backstopped the original Vees to their world title, was in the crowd Tuesday and received a standing ovation when he was shown on the arenas scoreboard. Later, he congratulated players in the dressing room. "He talks to our goaltenders all the time," Harbinson said. Harbinson has the chance to with the Vees (53-3-0-2) what he missed out on as a player -- win a national junior A title. Harbinson, 40, won an Alberta Junior Hockey League crown with his hometown Calgary Canucks in 1988-89, but the club lost to the New Westminster Royals in the Doyle Cup playoffs, which determine the Alberta-B.C. representative in what is now known as the Royal Bank Cup. Tuesdays victory was also Pentictons 53rd of the season, establishing a new BCHL record for victories in a single campaign. The Vees have not lost since they dropped an overtime decision to Merrritt at home in November. Mel Ott Giants Jersey. Of the 41 consecutive wins, only two have come in overtime. The Vees, who close out the regular season with a pair of games in Prince George, B.C., against the Spruce Kings, have a chance to win its first national crown since the Penticton Knights prevailed in 1986. A number of other NHLers, including Hall of Famer Brett Hull as well as Paul Kariya and Joe Murphy, have passed through Penticton on the way to pro careers. More are expected to graduate to the NHL or U.S. college ranks in the near future. The Vees have 15 players who have received NCAA scholarships, with others possibly on the way. Harbinson, who played and coached at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and served as an assistant briefly at St. Cloud State in Minnesota, has used his ties in that state to recruit many of his players. "Were pretty deep in talent, and probably the biggest thing is: All our guys are extremely hard workers," said Harbinson. "They come to the rink every day ready to compete and battle." The Vees are led offensively by Joey Benik, a 20-year-old Andover, Minn., native who has 29 goals and 65 assists in 58 games. Mario Lucia, a second-round choice (60th overall) of the Minnesota Wild last summer, and Wade Murphy, a 20-year-old Victoria native are also top scorers. Connor Reilly, who ranks fourth in team scoring, was a fourth-round selection of the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Steven Fogarty is a New York Rangers prospect. Harbinson suggested his players workmanlike attitude and calm demeanour have been the keys to the clubs success. "Youve got to remember: These guys are not professionals," added broadcaster Rodgers. "Theyre teenagers. This is something that youll probably never see again." Penticton finished its home portion of the regular season with a record of 29-0-0-1, picking up 59 of a possible 60 points. The record win also tied a 22-year-old BCHL record for most points in a single-season at 108. The Vees just need one point out of their last two games to set a new mark. ' ' '
