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Mike Assad and Jeff Currie are headed back to the provincial men's curling championship.

Alex Dupuis and Josh Unice each made 28 saves. But it was the one that got away that cost the Lakehead Thunderwolves on Saturday night.

Spot the McMaster Marauders a 10-point lead to start the game? No problem for the Lakehead Thunderwolves.

Lindsay Druery had three points at the half. Her twin tower partner Lacey McNulty had none.

Ryan Wildman and Connor Hady scored third-period goals on Saturday to lead the Fort Frances Lakers to a squeaker 3-2 win over the Thunder Bay North Stars. It was the opening game of the annual SIJHL Showcase for both squads.

Despite a delay caused by warmer weather, racers tore up the ice on Saturday at Mission Bay, in preparation of Sunday's Thunder Bay Auto Sports Club’s racing competition.

It wasn't the way the Thunder Bay North Stars wanted to start the weekend annual SIJHL showcase in Duluth.

The Mike Assad foursome is off to a fast start in its bid for a return trip to the Northern Ontario men's provincial curling championship.

It wasn't exactly the start they were looking for, but the finish was exactly what the No. 2 team in the nation was expected to do.

The Western Mustangs took a huge step Friday to secure top spot in the OUA West. And their hero was just who it ought to be.