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There are a lot of words that can describe the first two games of the semifinal series between the Thunder Bay North Stars and Minnesota Iron Rangers. Passive is not one of them.
Wilkins, Thiel lauded

Wilkins, Thiel lauded

Andrew Wilkins says he will never forget the five years he spent at Lakehead University. The Thunderwolves hockey forward received a fitting parting gift, being named the university’s male athlete of the year in his final stint in Thunder Bay.
Mann for the job

Mann for the job

A hot goaltender is a valuable commodity come playoff time. Eric Mann fit the bill for the Thunder Bay North Stars on Friday, allowing them to draw first blood in the opening game of their Superior International Junior Hockey League semifinal series.
CIS restructures hockey championship, adds third OUA slot

CIS restructures hockey championship, adds third OUA slot

The CIS is expanding the men’s national hockey championship.
All-star Thiac among three Border Cats signees

All-star Thiac among three Border Cats signees

All-star reliever Zach Thiac will be back in Thunder Bay this summer. The Kenmar, La. native posted a 2-1 record with a 2.
SIJHL: Lakers-Miners playoff series set to kick off Friday

SIJHL: Lakers-Miners playoff series set to kick off Friday

The best-of-seven series between the Fort Frances Lakers and English River Miners is set. The Superior International Junior Hockey League on Wednesday announced its finalized schedule for the playoff series between the two rivals.
Staals on Tour

Staals on Tour

The city's PGA Tour Canada event will have a name familiar with local and national hockey audiences alike.
Local skiers shine at nationals

Local skiers shine at nationals

Skiers with local ties made their mark on a national stage. Scott Hill led the National Development Centre Thunder Bay to a sweep of the podium in the junior men’s 30 kilometre mass start at the National Ski Championships in Cornerbrook, Nfld.
North Stars to face Iron Rangers in SIJHL semifinals

North Stars to face Iron Rangers in SIJHL semifinals

The Thunder Bay North Stars drew what is, on paper at least, the tougher of two possible semifinal matchups. The Superior International Junior Hockey League club will have their playoff run start to get series when they take on the No.
Lakers rebound to capture 1-2 playoff showdown with North Stars

Lakers rebound to capture 1-2 playoff showdown with North Stars

The Fort Frances Lakers will have their choice of semifinal opponents. The Lakers earned that right Friday night on home ice, blanking the Thunder Bay North Stars 3-0 to capture their two-game, total-goal series 6-4.
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