Local Sports for Wednesday August 3

The Fort Frances Lakers have two veteran defencemen back with the team.

Connor Hady of Hermantown returns despite being a high draft pick in the North American Hockey League.

He had 5 goals and 17 points with the Lakers last season

Josh Scott of Fort Frances is one of six 20-year-olds coach Wayne Strachan will have on his team this year.

The Lakers also signed forward Ben Michaud who played high school hockey in Cloquet last season where he had 10 goals and 34 points in 19 games.

The team also announced the dates of its main camp for the upcoming SIJHL season.

It begins August 25 and runs through to August 27 at the Memorial Sports Centre.



Slo-pitch teams are still wanted for a tournament in Sioux Lookout this coming weekend.

Cost is $400 to enter with $2,500 up for grabs to the overall winner.

Call Howard Meshake at 1-807-737-2235 for more information.