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Saying goodbye is never easy. But when you leave on a winning note, it helps dry the tears a little quicker.

Mike Hammond and the Lakehead Thunderwolves played hockey giant killers on Saturday. Hammond scored a natural hat trick to pace the Wolves to a 4-1 road win over the Western Mustangs, completing the two-game sweep in the best-of-three series.

The Thunder Bay North Stars got back on the winning track on the road on Friday night, thanks to a two-goal performance from newcomer Aaron Wesley-Chisel.

The rivalry has been resurrected.

The city is extending winter hours at the Thunder Bay Conservatory. City officials on Wednesday said through April the Dease Street facility will be open Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Weekend hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship continues to give back to its host community.

The following information has been provided by the Lakehead University sports and information department: February 10, 2015 — Thunder Bay, Ont.

The following information has been provided by Lakehead University's sports and information department: February 10, 2015 — Thunder Bay, Ont.

Below are results for SSSAA events that took place on Feb. 10, 2015: Varsity Boys Basketball Playoffs Round 1 (5)Superior @ (4)Westgate - Not Reported Winner to play (1)St.

THUNDER BAY -- Lakehead’s rivalry with the Western Mustangs dates back to the team’s earliest days.