Local Sports

Josh Laframboise scores the lone goal for the Thunderwolves, who settled for a weekend split in non-conference play.

NHL hall-of-famer joins older brother Sean in Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.

Lakehead University honours past athletic stars, including wrestler Katie Patroch, basketball and field hockey's Muriel Mortson, basketball's John LaPlante and the 1999-2000 women's wrestling team. Also inducted Saturday were builders Bill Keeler and Jack Remus.

Thunderwolves withstand UOIT's first-period barrage to earn their first season-opening shutout win since 2010.

Dylan Ford throws four touchdowns, three to James Basalyga in 36-19 win over winless Saints.

Veteran Nick Burke leads all scorers with 25 in 90-83 triumph.

Coach Jon Kreiner not counting on having his star forward back on the court this season, after she was sidelined all of last season with a broken foot.

Troy Sherman scores twice, Brad Thrower adds a goal and an assist to help Thunder Bay remain undefeated to start the SIJHL season.

North Stars graduates will fight for playing time, but both will continue their hockey careers at the university level.

Coaches are the backbone of the sporting community, volunteering, shuttling, teaching and mentoring young athletes to help them achieve their dreams.