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Nine-year-old Tyler Campbell is heading to Tennessee as one of 40 racers in Loretta Lynn's 44th annual Amateur National Motocross Championship.

Thunder Bay climbed to within two games of first place in the Great Plains East Division, with three days left in the first half of the Northwoods League season.

The $32.65-million facility is expected to open in late October 2026.

Thunder Bay dropped its second straight contest, falling to 18-12, three games out of first with three to play in the first half.

'It's very big for developing cricket in Thunder Bay,' club spokesperson says

Jeremy Sheffield drove in a pair and Tyler Talbert tossed five shutout innings, delivering Thunder Bay's sixth straight victory.

The all-star defenceman and two-time Norris Trophy winner spent part of his formative years playing hockey in Fort Frances before moving west to continue his development.

Ryan Johnson, a 14-year NHLer from Thunder Bay is the Abbotsford Canucks general manager, while assistant coach Jordan Smith is a former captain of the Lakehead Thunderwolves.

Thunder Bay will look to extend its five-game winning streak against the Bucks.

Thunder Bay scored twice in the 10th inning to edge Rochester 5-4.