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FORT FRANCES -- Two years ago, when the Chicago Blackhawks won their second NHL championship in three seasons, Duncan Keith wanted to bring the Stanley Cup to Fort Frances. His schedule and exhaustion got in the way.

About all that left to be decided in the Border Cats season is whether or not Jared James can win the Northwoods League batting title.

Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky both jumped from the ice to the owner’s booth. Now Kris Kellaway is trying to do the same.

A clutch hit or 20 and the Thunder Bay Border Cats season might have a much different outlook. Instead they're limping toward its merciful conclusion. At least that’s how manager Danny Benedetti is feeling these days.

The Duluth Huskies know how to hit.

Sunday’s doubleheader between the Thunder Bay Wolves and the Japanese Canadian Baseball League all-stars is about more than just the game itself. It’s a cultural exchange.

It was the longest game in Border Cats history, and as it turns out, it was worth the wait for the home-team faithful who stuck around to see it end.

Liam Bedford unleashed a little ninth-inning thunder from Down Under on the Border Cats on Monday night.

Despite a second-place finish in the Heartland Division and an eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons, the Thunder Bay Chill were snubbed on Monday when the Premier Development League named its all-conference teams.

Jon Kreiner hopes lightning strikes twice. With CIS most valuable player Jylisa Williams headed to Germany and the professional ranks, the Lakehead University women’s basketball coach is headed south of the border for his latest recruit.