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WHITEHORSE, Yukon -- Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club members kept making names for themselves on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Haywood National Ski Championships in Whitehorse, Yukon, claiming third spot ahead of larger ski teams in the Junior/Juvenile ag

THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Kings board of directors have announced the names of those who will serve as head coaches for each of their four teams for the 2016-17 season.

THUNDER BAY -- The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday that Kenny Turner of the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named the SIJHL’s most improved player for the 2015-16 campaign.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday that Fort Frances Lakers forward Andrew Willner has been named the SIJHL’s most sportsmanlike player for the 2015-16 season.

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THUNDER BAY – The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Saturday its finalists for its respective individual awards that are, at present, available for the 2015-16 season.

Thunder Bay’s Graeme McCormack has signed an amateur tryout deal with the American Hockey League’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

Thunder Bay Kings AAA Hockey www.thunderbaykings.com TORONTO – The Thunder Bay minor midget Kings concluded their season with a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens Friday at the OHL Cup in Toronto. The Jr.

Highway 11 has been closed on both sides of Couchiching First Nation due to standoff. The OPP said a man barricaded himself inside a residence shortly before 1 p.m.