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After a one-year hiatus, the Thunder Bay Chill are back in the Premier Development League playoffs.

If he wanted any chance to make the 36-hole cut on Friday at the Staal Foundation Open, Robbie Untinen knew he needed to go low. A hot start had him thinking he might have a chance.

Three years ago, Michael Gligic last found himself in the winner’s circle at a Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada event. That summer the Burlington, Ont.

Walter Keating Jr. said he just couldn’t find his touch on the greens.

THUNDER BAY -- Two weeks ago, Matt Marshall almost gave up the game of golf. Mired in a season-long slump, the Reno, Nev. native called his closest friends and confidantes, asking advice on what he should do. They encouraged him to keep going.

Evan DeGrazia said the two-over 74 he shot on Thursday to open the Staal Foundation Open is about the worst possible outcome his play could allow.

THUNDER BAY – At the time, Marc Savard did not know Jan. 23, 2011 would be the last time he would play in a National Hockey League game.

THUNDER BAY -- A familiar face greeted Corey Conners as he arrived at Whitewater Golf Club this week, a sponsor’s exemption in hand allowing him to compete at the Staal Foundation Open.

A seven-hitter by Jeremy Charles and a little patience at the plate was all the Thunder Bay Border Cats needed to snap a four-game losing skid.

Evan DeGrazia had no idea he’d be playing in this week’s Staal Foundation Open. In fact, he’d just about given up hope. The Thunder Bay golfer was preparing for a U.S.