A local athlete has been earned a prestigious award to help cap off her high school sports career. It was announced by the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) that Fort Frances High School athlete Grace Petsnick is one of two recipients of the 2020 OFSAA Character Athlete Award. […]
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Ken Kellar
If you’ve ever had an idea on how to honour local sports legends, now’s the time to have your voice heard. The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is currently looking for new volunteers who are willing to step up and help guide the organization as the current committee approaches […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce that Doug Colbon has been named as an assistant coach. “I am excited to have Doug join our coaching staff. He brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and together with his enthusiasm will make a fantastic team […]
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Thunder Bay, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Junior Hockey League are nearing their completion of the inaugural staff after announcing the addition of Dylan Butler to the coaching staff, in the role of assistant coach. The 27-year old Thunder Bay native is coming off […]
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The Emo Speedway has announced a delay to the start of its season, due to COVID-19. Under the revised season schedule, the season opener will be the Race for the Fallen, June 26 and 27, with a rain date of June 28, according to the club’s Facebook page. “Should the […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Junior Hockey League have announced the addition of Rylan Henley as assistant coach for their inaugural 2020-21 season. “We are very excited to be adding a quality coach and person in Rylan Henley to our coaching staff,” […]
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FORT FRANCES, Ont. – The Fort Frances Lakers of the Superior International Junior Hockey League have announced their initial NCAA Division III commitment for the season. Lakers’ forward Stone Stelzl has been recruited to attend school at Castleton University in Vermont where the Spartans are members of the New England […]
Dryden GM Ice DogsJacob Anthony Selkirk College (BCIHL)Curtis Magas, Selkirk College (BCIHL) Fort Frances LakersStone Stelzl Castleton (NEHC) Red Lake MinersZach Willms, Fredonia State (SUNYAC) Thief River Falls NorskiesJoe Collins, (F) Hamline (MIAC)Isaac Baron, (F) Hamline (MIAC)Cory Checco, (F) Lawrence (NCHA) Thunder Bay North StarsT.B.A. Wiconsin LumberjacksMatt Fitzgerald, (G) Concordia […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo Express hockey board has chosen to cancel the annual hockey banquet all together. This is due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The board realizes everyone will miss the banquet and look forward to the event next year.2019/2020 was a great season of hockey.The awards for the year go to […]
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Golf courses across the province have been given the green light on Monday to prepare for the upcoming season, and Huron Landing Golf Club will be ready for the first tee-time. “We’ll definitely be ready,” said club manager Ashley Bruyere. “We’ve been working behind the scenes.” Using an existing skeleton […]
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THUNDER BAY- The Student Union of Confederation College Inc. (SUCCI) delivered a live online version of its annual Thunderhawks Athletic Awards Monday. This format offered an important venue to recognize the accomplishments of local and regional athletes and coaches. Thunderhawks Women’s Curling Skip, Faith Hebert, was crowned this year’s Female […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – A trio of Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Junior Hockey League will keep their playing careers going, while also continuing their education in the process. The Norskies trio of 20-year-old forwards Joe Collins, Isaac Baron and Cory Checco have all earned NCAA Division […]
