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Midget Queens win provincial hockey crown

Midget Queens win provincial hockey crown

Michela Cava scored twice Sunday to lead the Thunder Bay Sportop Midget A Queens to a second Ontario Women'sHockey Association championship in three seasons. The Queens took the title with a 5-0 win over the Waterloo Ravens in Toronto.
Murray falls hard in final NHL draft rankings

Murray falls hard in final NHL draft rankings

The final rankings are in and Thunder Bay's Matt Murray is falling fast. Slotted No. 2 among North American goaltenders at mid-season, the Sault Ste.
Wilderness stay alive on home ice

Wilderness stay alive on home ice

Andrew Anderson, Shane Topf and Jeremy Johnson each scored Saturday night, helping the Wisconsin Wilderness stave off elimination from the SIJHL playoffs.
Four Kings players taken in OHL draft

Four Kings players taken in OHL draft

Goalie MacKenzie Blackwood was the first local player taken Saturday in the annual OHL Priority Selection draft.
Creating a team

Creating a team

A new season for Thunder Bay’s boys of summer will see some changes on and off the field.
Wolves women look for size in basketball recruits

Wolves women look for size in basketball recruits

Size matters in basketball, and the Lakehead Thunderwolves found plenty of it this offseason. Wolves women’s coach Jon Kreiner on Thursday announced a trio of freshmen recruits who’ll hit the hard court at the Thunderdome this fall.
Fort Frances takes command of SIJHL final

Fort Frances takes command of SIJHL final

The Fort Frances Lakers are a win away from a trip to the Dudley Hewitt Cup.
Lakers pull in front of Wilderness

Lakers pull in front of Wilderness

For 42:23 seconds, everything looked A-OK for the Fort Frances Lakers Wednesday night. But never count the Wisconsin Wilderness down.
Border Cats have 12 players signed

Border Cats have 12 players signed

The Border Cats’ roster is now at a dozen. New manager Andy Judkins is bringing two players from Central Arizona College where he is an assistant coach. First baseman Ryan Casillas is batting .298 this season for the 34-8 Vaqueros.
Expanded course

Expanded course

The Thunder Bay Miles with the Giant marathon has a new course and possibly new credibility on the North American running map. Race chairman Barry Streib on Wednesday said rather than have racers complete the same 13.
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