The Borderland Thunder has asked the Town of Fort Frances to be a sponsor. In a letter received by council Monday night, Blake Bruyere stated the local Junior ‘A’ hockey club would like to see a sponsorship agreement “for financial support that would ensure the continuation of the Borderland Thunder […]
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You want drama? They’ve got your fix. You want excitement, mystery, fun, and talent? They’ve got your hook-ups. The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team has been a perfect drug for local sports fans as their successful season so far will continue here this Friday and Saturday when they face either […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team has arrived! No longer content to just stay in games, the black-and-gold once again showed last night they won’t be denied this season—earning a thrilling last-minute 2-1 victory over the Baudette Bears in Rainy River. The Muskies earlier had beaten the International Falls Broncos 3-1 […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team came third out of 11 teams competing in a tournament at Morden, Man. over the weekend. The black-and-gold edged the W.C. Miller Aces 4-3 in overtime in their first game Friday, then nipped the Garden Valley Zodiaks by that same score later that day. The […]
Canada wrapped up another failed World Cup qualifying campaign yesterday on a winning note, defeating host Guatemala 1-0 in a meaningless soccer game for both teams. Striker Dwayne DeRosario of Toronto scored in the 57th minute. There was little more than bragging rights at stake in the rematch since Guatemala, […]
If you flip to Page 4 of Hockey Canada’s “Coaching Program—Minor Hockey Development Guide” you will find what the major emphasis is in the minor hockey system: Having fun, learning skills, developing confidence and self-esteem. And when Lynn Kellar, who is the long-time president of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey […]
Class is officially in session for the Borderland Thunder. After being swept by the Fort William First Nation North Stars last weekend in Thunder Bay, getting outscored 18-1 over the two games, the Thunder had to not only cope with Monday’s practice, but they had to answer a few questions […]
They had practised a countless number of times since the season began back in September. Some 256 minutes of basketball had been played, their record stood at 5-3, they were the top team in NorWOSSA, had a bye into the league final, and were the host team for the playoffs. […]
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” One of the most famous opening lines in literature (penned by Charles Dickens in “Tale of Two Cities“) was quoted by Muskie junior boys’ volleyball head coach Greg Ste. Croix when asked to recap a winless season that […]
In last week’s Coach’s Comments by Muskie boys’ head coach Shane Bliss, he inscribed: “Another season of hockey is upon us. . . . Each team in the league looks to be very tough this year. “Reports indicate Dryden might be the toughest competition in the league with a few […]
It was suiting to deem it as a David versus Goliath match-up. The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team—the best team during the NorWOSSA regular season with a 7-1 record—represented Goliath while the unheralded Kenora Broncos were David. But despite their first-place showing, and a bye to the league final here […]
The Fort William First Nation North Stars romped over the Borderland Thunder in Thunder Bay on the weekend, outscoring the visitors 18-1 in the two games. The Thunder managed only 16 shots on goal in a 9-1 loss Friday night while the North Stars had 51. Tanner Kaemingh scored the […]
