Dave Allison sat down at a table at the Memorial Sports Centre and proceeded to talk about his two passions—coaching hockey and living life. His enthusiasm both fueled and excused his lack of focus. He quieted, his point distilled, and offered his purest opinion on coaching. “It’s a [expletive] battle,” […]
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A loss by each Canadian team in the International Falls Little League last week spelled bad news for the clubs—they’d have to face each other this past Tuesday. And the bad news didn’t stop there, at least for the Fort Frances Wal-Mart squad. They lost 21-3 to the Barwick Merchants […]
Andrew Easton claimed top honours at the annual Heron Landing Men’s Open last weekend, coming out on top of the field of 31 that had to deal with some close competition—and a bit of windy, wet weather. “I was kind of surprised after day one [Saturday]. With my score being […]
Chris Pronger of the Stanley Cup-winning Anaheim Ducks will be in his hometown of Dryden on Wednesday afternoon for a parade and ceremony. “The City of Dryden wanted to plan a big event to congratulate Chris and thank him for all he’s done in the community,” said Mike Ebbeling, the […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres were unveiled as the newest SIJHL franchise on Saturday, with Wayne Strachan confirmed as the team’s head coach. The Sabres were introduced to the community at a press conference held by Strachan, owner Carolyn Kellaway, vice president Nancy Gardiman, SIJHL president Ron Whitehead and Fort […]
The classroom looks ordinary, save for a pair of soccer balls and a pile of flags, sitting on a table. Names are posted on desks, a projector sits at the front of the room, and instructor Tom Doyle stands at the front, looking equal parts jock and history teacher. “The […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer wrapped a season that was both significant and at times difficult on Saturday, but organizers didn’t catch any breaks on the last day of the year. “We lost our trophies! We don’t know where they are,” laughed vice president Tara Redford. “So our goal for next […]
With soccer being one of the fastest growing sports in Canada it should be no surprise that children in the community of Emo have been bitten by the soccer bug. In three short season’s the Emo soccer league has doubled in size and developed a first-class reputation. “It’s great to […]
Several local children traveled to Thunder Bay last weekend to join a hundred other young boys and girls aged five to nine from Northwestern Ontario at the Chevrolet Safe and Fun hockey festival. The festival, currently in its ninth year, rotates throughout the nation bringing in hundreds of hockey loving […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres will begin season ticket sales tomorrow, and have announced an early bird special for junior hockey fans who make their purchase before July 6. Tickets will run for $190 for adults, $165 for seniors and students and $125 for children under 12. These prices will […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres, the town’s new SIJHL franchise, will be coached by former Borderland Thunder coach Wayne Strachan. The Sabres were introduced to the community at a press conference held by Strachan, owner Carolyn Kellaway, vice president Nancy Gardiman, SIJHL president Ron Whitehead and Fort Frances mayor Roy […]
The Superior International Junior Hockey League will expand back into Fort Frances this fall. “It’s gonna happen, it’s as simple as that,” said SIJHL president and commissioner Ron Whitehead. “Fort Frances is definitely in the league.” The league approved the move Saturday at its annual general meeting, ending a process […]
