The Muskie boys’ hockey team battled back from a three-goal deficit to beat the host International Falls Broncos 4-3 in an exhibition game Friday night. “It was a very intense, emotional game,” said Muskie head coach Shane Bliss. “We needed a game like this to get revved up for the […]
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The Muskie girls’ hockey team battled the Kenora Broncos to a 4-4 tie in NorWOSSA action there last night. The black-and-gold had led 4-1 heading into the third period, but ran into some penalty trouble that allowed Kenora to get back into the game. “The girls actually played really, really […]
All four Muskie court teams fought hard to reach their respective gold-medal matches at the NorWOSSA playoffs here yesterday—but each one ended up having to settle for silver. But the news wasn’t all bad for the senior girls’ volleyball team. Even though they were swept 25-14, 25, 14, and 25-22 […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team continued their dominance over Dryden, beating the host Eagles 4-2 in NorWOSSA action last night. “The boys played really well,” said Muskie head coach Shane Bliss. “We really dominated the play and it should have really been about 9-0 in the end.” Bliss added his […]
If the four Muskie court teams hope to win NorWOSSA gold here tomorrow, they’ll have to take the long road to do so. None of them finished in first place after the regular season, meaning they’ll have to first win their respective semi-finals matches in order to advance to the […]
It’s clear local residents are excited about the upcoming all-Ontario boys’ hockey tournament, which Fort Frances is hosting March 22-25. That because the 700 passes up for grabs sold out within days. But don’t worry if you haven’t picked up your OFSAA 2006 pass because ticket sales simply are on […]
Although the deadline for registrations originally was this Wednesday (Feb. 15), the annual “Curl for Cancer” fundraiser coming up on Saturday is now full at 24 teams. But co-organizer Nadine Johnson said this morning the public is more than welcome to come out to the Fort Frances Curling Club and […]
The four Muskie court teams were in action yesterday against the Kenora Broncos in their last home matches before the NorWOSSA playoffs here next Thursday. The senior girls’ volleyball team was the only one to taste victory yesterday, downing the visiting Broncos 3-1 in their best-of-five showdown. “[We] have matured […]
The Muskie girls’ curling rink, skipped by Jenna Enge. finished in first place at 4-0 in the NorWOSSA bonspiel held Tuesday in Dryden, outscoring their opponents 47-8. The Enge rink now advances to the NWOSSAA playdowns slated March 6-7 at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The Kenora Broncos earned the […]
Whether or not the Borderland Thunder return to Fort Frances may be a matter forced into the hands of the courts. At a meeting here last Wednesday (Feb. 1), 50 people turned out to address the difficulties supporters are having in their attempts to resurrect the Thunder. Former Thunder general […]
With the annual “Curl for Cancer” fundraiser only 10 days away, organizers are looking for more teams to sign up and start getting pledges. “Things are going really well,” co-organizer Nadine Johnson said. “Right now, we have 19 teams. I’m still looking for more. I’d like to get 24 if […]
Like any good curling match should, the final of the 25th-annual Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts came down to the last rock here Saturday night. And Krista Scharf delivered to perfection—making a nose hit for two to lead her Fort William Curling Club rink to an exciting 7-6 win over […]
