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Matt Schmidt has been a pleasant surprise for the Lakehead Thunderwolves of late.

Devin Fullum had a hat trick and Dylan Mascarin scored a pair of goals Sunday to lead the Thunder Bay North Stars to a season-ending victory over the Sioux Lookout Flyers.

Scott Todd scores so rarely, he said he didn't even know how to celebrate his overtime winner Saturday night.

The Wolves are on their way to Waterloo to defend their OUA men's basketball championship. Lakehead on Saturday pulled out a 93-70 win over the upset-minded Guelph Gryphons to capture the one-and-done second round playoff series.

Wrestling side-by-side, Preston Mikulasik and Emma Brightwell captured gold seconds apart Saturday.

Saturday night is hockey night in Canada and Fort William Gardens will be open for business.

A trio of Lakehead wrestlers will fight for gold on Saturday.

Jordan Pretchuk had a blast at last year’s Ontario Special Olympic Games, and he’s even more excited to take part in this year’s national competition in St. Albert, Alta.

Fresh off winning the student union presidency, Emma Brightwell is looking to mirror her electoral success on the mat this weekend.

Their backs aren’t against the wall this time around, but the Lakehead Thunderwolves intend to play like they are.