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Dan Smith scored 62 seconds into overtime on Saturday, his second goal of the night, lifting the Fort France Lakers to a 3-2 win over the Thunder Bay North Stars.

A two-minute stretch cost the Lakehead Thunderwolves a chance at victory on Saturday night. Josh McQuade and Kevin Baker scored 1:53 apart in the second period, vaulting the Western Mustangs to a 4-1 home-ice victory.

Scott Morrison said he considered leaving at halftime.

Four times the Lakehead Thunderwolves had the opportunity to take a fourth-quarter lead. Four times they rushed the shot, only to see it fall into the hands of the Laurier Golden Hawks.

For 20 minutes on Friday night, defence ruled the roost at the Thunderdome.

Keaton Turkiewicz scored 8:27 into the third period, snapping a 1-1 tie Friday night as the Western Mustangs knocked off the visiting Lakehead Thunderwolves 3-1.

There will be a familiar face at the opening ceremonies for the 2011 Ontario Special Olympic Winter Games. Leafs GM Brian Burke is making the trek to Thunder Bay to welcome more than 400 athletes to the Games, which are scheduled between Jan.

Organizers have confirmed the Thunder Bay Miles With the Giant marathon will make a second appearance along the Thunder Bay shoreline. Race officials on Friday said the Sept.

It’s not about winning or losing. It’s about having fun.

Superior Collegiate continues to roll through the competition in senior high school basketball play.