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A pair of losses to the Western Mustangs have plummeted the Lakehead Thunderwolves hockey squad out of the national top 10 rankings.

The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Monday that Wisconsin Wilderness forward Wilson Housley has been named Pizza Hut player of the week for the Jan. 16-22 time frame. In four games, the 20-year-old St. Mary’s Point, Minn.

It wasn't the start either Thunder Bay skip was hoping for at the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kenora.

The Iron Range Ironheads exploded Sunday for three first-period goals and held on to down the Thunder Bay North Stars at the annual SIJHL Showcase in Duluth.

A single lap around ensured Wes Semler won his first Thunderwolves Indoor Marathon. Semler ran for the first time at the third annual indoor marathon at the Lakehead University Hanger on Sunday.

Another day, another straight set loss for the Lakehead Thunderwolves women's volleyball team. The Wolves (0-12) kept their winless streak alive at home on Saturday, falling 25-22, 25-21 and 25-20 to Queen's.

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

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.