Local Sports

Mike Busniuk says it’s not easy to step into a coaching position part way through a hockey season. It’s even more difficult when you’re friends with the guy you’re replacing.

Lakehead University athletic director Tom Warden is remaining tight-lipped about the internal issues that led to Thursday’s firing of veteran hockey coach Joel Scherban.

A weekend split at home against York hasn’t hurt the Lakehead Thunderwolves hockey team in the eyes of the media who vote for the top 10 teams in the nation each week.

Andy Judkins is out and Dan Holcomb is in as manager of the Thunder Bay Border Cats.

Joel Scherban isn’t sure he’s been more embarrassed, either as a player or a coach.

Coming out of high school, Henry Tan had the world at his feet. Heavily recruited and fielding offers from Division I schools, Tan was among Canada’s top emerging basketball stars.

Luke Judson isn’t sure how long his hot streak is going to last, but he plans to ride it for as long as he can.

Alex Nemec-Bakk is a rarity. Outside of Churchill’s Jarred White, Nemec-Bakk is probably the best quarterback on the senior high school football circuit.

Sean TenHave had a record-setting day, but the Westgate Tigers remain winless on the high school junior boys football field.

The Thunderwolves are hitting the small screen in Thunder Bay.