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Jared James, who was runner up in the 2015 Northwoods League batting race, and Jason Vosler, who played for the Cats in 2013, will seek to improve their skills in the developmental league.

Thunder Bay rink taking part in the 38-team World Mixed Curling Championship in Champery, Switzerland starting on Thursday.

A tough-guy in the toughest hockey generation of them all, J.Bob Kelly stood his ground with the heavyweights of the game during the 1970s.

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.