Thunder Bay, ON – The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) is announcing the departure of Darrin Nicholas, who has served as league commissioner since 2020. Nicholas will be stepping down from his role to pursue new opportunities in another field. “After much reflection, I have decided to embark on […]
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Fort Frances Lakers
Fort Frances Lakers
The Fort Frances Lakers and Red Lake Miners will combine their spring ID camps to host the first NWO Hockey Showcase from April 26-28 at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, Ontario. The event, sponsored by BMI Group, will feature 66 of the best AAA, Prep School, Junior and […]
The Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association recently held it annual Awards night, to celebrate a year of amazing hockey. Four graduating players were awarded the FFGWHA bursary towards their further education. They were Julia Guertin, Piper Miller, Brooke Bodnarchuk and Hayden Allam. Craig Miller was presented with the […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Zach Whitecloud believes knowing what it takes to become a Stanley Cup champion could prove to be a key ingredient for the Vegas Golden Knights this season in their playoff run. Whitecloud, from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, is a member of the Golden Knights and was with […]
From the AGCO
Press release
Press release
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all Ontario-registered sportsbook operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) events, effective immediately. This measure is being taken to protect the Ontario betting public following concerns that WBA-sanctioned boxing matches are not adequately being safeguarded […]
By Allan Bradbury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
They went a long way from home but it was worth it, the Fort Frances Girls and Womens hockey Association (OWHA) U13 team were C division champions at last weekend’s Ontario Women’s Hockey Association provincial Championships in the Toronto area. Aimee Matheson is one of the team’s managers and her […]
By Josh Sweetland
Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
Thunder Bay Kings goaltender Brady Cates is this year’s Hockey Northwestern Ontario U16 AAA Player of the Year. Cates, who hails from Emo, was the backbone of the Kings this past season, keeping them in games throughout the year in GTHL league play as well as the Whitby International Silver […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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THUNDER BAY – Even though his name was put forward for the National Junior ‘A’ Championship, Kevin Bragnalo didn’t think he would get picked to go to Oakville. “I’m involved in the high-performance group of officials so being picked was possible,” Bragnalo said. “When the director of officiating, Colin Dzijacky, […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Zach Whitecloud believes knowing what it takes to become a Stanley Cup champion could prove to be a key ingredient for the Vegas Golden Knights this season in their playoff run. Whitecloud, from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, is a member of the Golden Knights and was with […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The 10th annual Chuck McPherson Memorial Hockey Tourna- ment was held at the Duke Arena last weekend drawing teams from across the district and beyond. 13 teams competed across three age groups. Medal winners were as follows: Gold Winners:U-9 – Armstrong CrushersU-11 – Green Pro TarcatsU-13 – Attack Noir Silver […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
This year’s winners were: Rookie of the year- Blake Kreger Barney Maher Award for MVP- Ashton Veldhuisen Danny Johnson Award, to the player who best exem- plifies Danny’s attributes of Honest, dedication, positive attitude, perseverance, work ethic, desire to excel and strong playing ability. -Klyde Laplante Bert Egan Award for […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Brant Witherspoon’s boxing journey began when was 13 years old in Fort Frances, Ontario, his hometown where no boxing gyms existed. His father Gord helped him collect boxing equipment in their garage so he could train as best as he could, but Witherspoon still found it difficult to excel without […]
