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The Waterloo Warriors may be 3-11, but they’re not a team to take lightly.

It’s been 11 years since Scott Henderson won a Men’s Major League of curling crown.

THUNDER BAY -- In 18 years, the Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic has raised more than $2.5 million in support of the Northern Cancer Fund.

Scott Morrison’s first season in the NBA Development League has made him an all-star. The former Lakehead Thunderwolves coach on Monday learned he and his staff will coach the Futures team in the D-League’s Feb. 15 all-star game.

THUNDER BAY -- It’s do-or-die time for the Lakehead Thunderwolves.

It appears Kenora’s Mike Richards has been placed on waivers by the Los Angeles Kings. Richards, who turns 30 next month, has just five goals and 10 assists in 47 games for the defending Stanley Cup champions.

THUNDER BAY -- Giovanni Petraglia is taking over the coaching reins of the Thunder Bay Chill. The Premier Development League team announced the move on Sunday, completing their three-week search to replace long-time coach Tony Colistro.

THUNDER BAY -- Andy Prystanski has been playing hockey for the past seven years. Andy, 13, is getting a boost to continue his on-ice activities after being named the recipient of the Dan Rusnak Memorial Family Bursary.

Thunder Bay may still have representation at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts after all.

The Lakehead Thunderwolves second-half tailspin continued unabated on Saturday afternoon. For a second straight day the Wolves fought back to tie their game in the third period, only to see the opposition take back the lead moments later.