Welcome back. That’s pretty much the mentality for those involved with organizing the Northwestern Ontario ladies’ playdowns, which starts tomorrow at the Fort Frances Curling Club. It’s been 18 years since the NWOLCA last was held here. “You’re going to get an opportunity to see ladies’ curling played at its […]
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It was a tale of two cities, two teams, two tournaments, and two very different results. The Muskie girls’ hockey team came away from the Schwan Cup tournament in Minneapolis with its best-ever showing—the consolation crown—after winning two of three games there. Meanwhile in Duluth, the Muskie boys’ hockey team […]
I counted. I paced off from my desk. I passed through the doors that lead into the press area at the Times. Took a few more steps. Veered left. Marched on. Went through the large doorway leading into the shipping area warehouse. Closed the door behind me and then continued […]
If its contents had even just a glimpse of truth, then it would speak volumes about the sport of squash. And after witnessing the enduring sport played by some of Fort Frances’ best players at the annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament here Sunday, one could see why the game […]
The Fort Frances Curling Club will host this year’s Northwestern Ontario ladies’ playdowns beginning on Jan. 6. Our club once again will have a local team to cheer on as the rink of Kathie Jackson, along with Stacy Beacham, Colleen Scrimger, and Charlotte Bazylewski, will be competing at the event. […]
The annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament attracted 15 competitors this year, with Jason Kabel being crowned the ‘A’ champion. Kabel, originally from Fort Frances but who now lives in Winnipeg, swept Jeromy Wensley 3-0 in his opening best-of-five match, then battled to a 3-1 victory over Steve Krag. Veteran […]
What was the main different between tonight’s game and Tuesday’s game? That was the question directed to Muskie boys’ hockey head coach Shane Bliss after his team’s 4-3 loss to host Kenora last Thursday, which had come on the heels of an easy 9-1 victory here two days earlier. “Kenora,” […]
The infamously-sports-converted-victory-song “We are the Champions” by Queen could be heard from the P.A. system as the Borderland Thunder marched into their locker-room here Saturday night after their 12-1 victory over the KC Bulldogs. Sean Councillor, who at 6’5” stands heads and shoulders above his teammates, provided his own rendition […]
It may have been their last time together as a team at the Northwestern Ontario junior ladies’ playdowns, but even if it was, the rink of Amy Nielson had much to be pleased with. Nielson, 17, representing the Fort Frances Curling Club, finished in third place with a 2-4 mark […]
Danielle O’Sullivan is mad. She’s furious. Flabbergasted. Livid. Irate. Infuriated even. The 17-year-old is upset not with her present state as a member of the Muskie girls’ hockey team (with that she couldn’t be happier), but that she started playing hockey so late. “I’m really mad that I didn’t start […]
Considering they had practised as a team only once before they headed to Thunder Bay for the junior men’s Northwestern Ontario playdowns last week, the local rink of Adam Bolen exceeded all expectations they had. “That was the first time we had ever played together as a team so we’re […]
Canadian coach Brent Sutter should keep playing his hunches. Patrice Bergeron scored two goals and added an assist while linemate Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists last night to lead Canada to a 6-0 victory over Finland in a tune-up for the world junior championship. Sutter had a […]
