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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The proposed Superior International Junior Hockey League franchise in Thief River Falls, Minn., is one-step closer to reality.

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The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday the schedule for the upcoming semifinal series between the No. 2 Dryden GM Ice Dogs and the No. 3 Thunder Bay North Stars.

The Niagara North Stars rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period by scoring four unanswered markers to defeat the Thunder Bay minor midget Kings 5-3 Wednesday at the OHL Cup in Toronto.

The Thunder Bay Border Cats have added a pair of Boston College southpaws. The Northwoods League team on Tuesday announced the signing of sophomore Mitch Bigras of Sarnia, Ont. and Zachary Stromberg, a freshman from Lafayette, Calif.

Thunder Bay Kings AAA Hockey www.thunderbaykings.com THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay minor midget Kings will depart for Toronto today to participate in the OHL Cup, which is currently running through Monday.

Thunder Bay is showcasing talent at the Russmat baseball tournament in Central Florida. Itasca Community College has four Thunder Bay boys suiting up for them in the Sunshine State.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Monday that Fort Frances Lakers forward Christian Ripley has been selected as the Amyotte’s Awards & Promotions Corp.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION -- Moving the clocks ahead an hour and an early start did nothing Sunday morning to halt the Thunder Bay Pee Wee AAA Kings’ march toward a provincial championship.

The quest to replenish his roster has begun for Lakehead Thunderwolves coach Manny Furtado.