Just when the Fort Frances Curling Club thought it could relax after hosting the Northwestern Ontario ladies’ playdowns last week, it now must start preparing for yet another big event. And this one is considerably larger. Next year at around this time, the Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts will grace […]
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While it had been close to three weeks since the Borderland Thunder last stepped onto the ice for SIJHL action, they didn’t miss a step this past weekend, coming away with three points in their two games against the K&A Variety Golden Hawks. Friday’s dramatic 3-3 tie was made possible […]
The Muskie junior girls’ volleyball team was the only one to come home from Kenora with a victory yesterday. The squad improved its NorWOSSA record to 2-1 with a 3-1 win in the best-of-five showdown against the host Broncos. The scores were 25-20, 12-25, 25-10, and 25-19. The senior spikers, […]
It’s official. There’s nothing to talk about in the NHL labour dispute. Citing a lack of developments in the lockout, the NHL called off a planned board of governors meeting in New York next Friday. “It’s obvious that the reason it’s been cancelled is that there’s just nothing for us […]
How could one day mean so much? For many, New Year’s is an event that gives people a second chance. An opportunity to do things differently. To look at themselves in the mirror and pick out their flaws—and make promises on how to improve on them. The Muskie hockey program […]
Like a well-delivered vodka martini, the Muskie girls’ hockey team is a balanced blend of new and veteran players that has been shaken (not stirred) to create a team that has been steadily improving since the season began. The squad remains winless in NorWOSSA play—their latest loss coming here last […]
What’s the attitude you are going to take? How will you conduct yourself? Will you turn complacent, or reach another level? All of these, and many other questions, will be answered by the Borderland Thunder when they return to the ice here this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. against […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team is having no trouble outshooting their opponents. The problem is getting those shots into the net. The black-and-gold had the edge in shots on goal against Dryden here last night but it was the Eagles who skated away with a 4-0 victory—solidifying their lead atop […]
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 […]
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 […]
