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THUNDER BAY -- Scott Morrison hopes the building blocks are in place to continue Lakehead basketball’s climb to elite status. But for the next several months he’s turning to the old guard for one last kick at the championship can. The No.

Slow and steady doesn’t always win the race, Jon Kreiner said.

After watching his team blow a two-goal, second-period lead, Matt Kaarela gave the Thunder Bay North Stars an intermission pep talk. Then, putting his money where his mouth was, he carried them to victory in the third.

Alex Dupuis held the Carelton Ravens off the scoreboard Saturday afternoon for two periods. Lucky for the Lakehead Thunderwolves.

The St. Ignatius Falcons wanted to send an early message to the Westgate Tigers. Jake Puskas waited all of 13 seconds to deliver it. The Falcons Mr.

Aaron Johnston and Tallon Morris went for broke and it paid off handsomely. Johnston broke free from the St.

The Bemidji State Beavers were a little too much for the Lakehead Thunderwolves to handle Friday night – but just barely.

Darrick Howard scored with 12 seconds left in regulation and the Duluth Clydesdales are winless no more.

The nation’s capital wasn’t a welcoming spot for the Lakehead Thunderwolves hockey team.

The fourth time was the charm for Hammarskjold Vikings placekicker Mitchell Hannusch. Hannusch booted a 13-yard field goal Friday night with five seconds on the clock, capturing a 13-10 win over the previously undefeated Churchill Trojans.