International Falls Broncos boys hockey team ended the Hockeytown Holiday Classic in Warroad with a 3-3 overtime tie against the hometown club.
Jack Mellstrom, Lucas Debenedet and Kyler Schneider scoring for the Falls.
The Broncos ended the tournament with a win and two ties.
The Broncos girls hockey team lost to Northern Lakes 3-2 in overtime in the final of the Schwan Cup tournament in Blaine.
Clara Palm and Jenna Anderson scoring for the Broncos.
Fort Frances Canadians AA pee-wee team went winless at the Paul Bunyan tournament in Bemidji on the weekend.
The Canadians opened the tournament with a 4-0 loss to Cloquet and a 6-1 loss to St. Cloud on Friday.
Nick Hahkala in the loss to Cloquet and Spencer Murphy in the St. Cloud game named players of the game.
Saturday the Canadians lost 6-3 to Fargo with Jake Clendenning named player of the game.
In the d-side playoffs, the Canadians lost to Crookston 3-2 with Ian Tookenay selected player of the game,
before ending the tournament with a 2-1 loss to Keneewaw in the d-side consolation final.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Local Sports For Friday December 28
Some cross-league competition is in store for the Fort Frances Lakers next weekend.
The Lakers, along with the Minnesota Wilderness will play a series of games with a pair of opponents from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.
The games will be played in Spooner, Wisconsin.
A two goal performance from Lucas Debenedet helped the International Falls Broncos boys hockey team to a 3-3 tie with Osseo in its first game at the Hockeytown Holiday Classic in Warroad.
The Broncos play Grafton, North Dakota this afternoon.
Hilliary Fox scored twice at the Broncos girls hockey team blanked Marshall 8-nothing to open play at the Schwan Cup tournament in Blaine.
They face Minnehaha tonight.
Fort Frances Canadian double A pee-wee team is in Bemidji for tournament play this weekend.
They open with games against Cloquet and St. Cloud today.
The International Falls Broncos boys basketball team defeated South Ridge 84-67 in Esko and will play Esko tonight.
The girls team lost to Mora 77-68 at a tournament in Virginia and will play Cook this afternoon.
Ben Andrusco captured the Sunset Country Squash Club's Boxing Day Tournament.
He defeated Annis Seid in four games in the title event.
David Schwartz was the B-side winner over Ryan Brady.
Clint Pidlubny defeated Rory Bagacki in five games to capture the C-side.
The Lakers, along with the Minnesota Wilderness will play a series of games with a pair of opponents from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.
The games will be played in Spooner, Wisconsin.
A two goal performance from Lucas Debenedet helped the International Falls Broncos boys hockey team to a 3-3 tie with Osseo in its first game at the Hockeytown Holiday Classic in Warroad.
The Broncos play Grafton, North Dakota this afternoon.
Hilliary Fox scored twice at the Broncos girls hockey team blanked Marshall 8-nothing to open play at the Schwan Cup tournament in Blaine.
They face Minnehaha tonight.
Fort Frances Canadian double A pee-wee team is in Bemidji for tournament play this weekend.
They open with games against Cloquet and St. Cloud today.
The International Falls Broncos boys basketball team defeated South Ridge 84-67 in Esko and will play Esko tonight.
The girls team lost to Mora 77-68 at a tournament in Virginia and will play Cook this afternoon.
Ben Andrusco captured the Sunset Country Squash Club's Boxing Day Tournament.
He defeated Annis Seid in four games in the title event.
David Schwartz was the B-side winner over Ryan Brady.
Clint Pidlubny defeated Rory Bagacki in five games to capture the C-side.
Local Sports For Thursday December 27
Fort Frances Lakers forward Jordan Christianson has been named the SIJHL Player of the week.
The 20-year-old from International Falls racked up nine points in three games last week.
International Falls Broncos hockey teams are in tournament action in two different parts of the Minnesota.
The boys open the Hockeytown Holiday Classic in Warroad with a game against Osseo.
The girls team is in Blaine for the Schwan Cup Tournament, playing its first game tonight against Marshall.
The Broncos basketball teams are also in action.
The boys are in Esko to face South Ridge.
The girls team travel to Virginia to face Northeast Range.
The 20-year-old from International Falls racked up nine points in three games last week.
International Falls Broncos hockey teams are in tournament action in two different parts of the Minnesota.
The boys open the Hockeytown Holiday Classic in Warroad with a game against Osseo.
The girls team is in Blaine for the Schwan Cup Tournament, playing its first game tonight against Marshall.
The Broncos basketball teams are also in action.
The boys are in Esko to face South Ridge.
The girls team travel to Virginia to face Northeast Range.
Local Sports For Monday December 24
Fort Frances Lakers offence exploded during a pair of games at the SIJHL Showcase in Duluth on the Weekend.
The Laker first pounded Thunder Bay Saturday 7-1.
Colton Spicer with a hat trick in that game.
Then Sunday, the Lakers broke a 3-3 tied by scoring seven unanswered goals in defeated the host Clydesdales 10-3.
Patrick Sofer notched a hat-trick and set-up another tally.
Jordan Christianson also had a four-point night with a goal and 3 assists.
The Laker first pounded Thunder Bay Saturday 7-1.
Colton Spicer with a hat trick in that game.
Then Sunday, the Lakers broke a 3-3 tied by scoring seven unanswered goals in defeated the host Clydesdales 10-3.
Patrick Sofer notched a hat-trick and set-up another tally.
Jordan Christianson also had a four-point night with a goal and 3 assists.
Local Sports For Friday December 21
Derek White scored late in the third period to lift the International Falls Broncos boys hockey team to a 3-2 win over Thief River Falls in Thief River.
Erik Lassila and Jack Mellstrom added the other Bronco goals.
The Broncos are now unbeaten in five games.
The Broncos girls hockey team was blanked 6-0 by Thief River Falls.
It's the Broncos 7th straight loss.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team plays one final game before heading into the Christmas break.
The Broncos host Northeast Range, 7:15 p.m. at Falls High School.
They Broncos have not lost in six games this season.
Fort Frances Canadians lost to Kenora's Thomas Aquinas Saints 6-2.
Erik Lassila and Jack Mellstrom added the other Bronco goals.
The Broncos are now unbeaten in five games.
The Broncos girls hockey team was blanked 6-0 by Thief River Falls.
It's the Broncos 7th straight loss.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team plays one final game before heading into the Christmas break.
The Broncos host Northeast Range, 7:15 p.m. at Falls High School.
They Broncos have not lost in six games this season.
Fort Frances Canadians lost to Kenora's Thomas Aquinas Saints 6-2.
Local Sports For Thursday December 20
A 7-goal performance by Jessica Caul highlighted the final games in the first half of the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League last night as Peter's Plumbing and Heating blanked Leon's Fort Frances 10-0.
Melanie Hyatt, Hailey Beaudry and Jayme Fiset added the others.
In the only other game played, Boston Pizza beat Cater 2-U 5-2.
Laureen Peters and Andrea Coyle each had a pair for Boston.
Alyssa Holliday and McKenna Begin scored for the Caterers.
Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning was awarded a win over Wright Physiotherapy by default.
First half of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball league comes to a close tonight.
Notorious D.I.G. and Gillons' Insurance Cougars are tied for the league lead with Scared Hitless a few points back.
Bump it Up, Just Play and Kiss my Pass are also within striking range.
A couple of hockey games for International Falls Broncos.
Both the boys and girls hockey teams are in Thief River Falls.
Melanie Hyatt, Hailey Beaudry and Jayme Fiset added the others.
In the only other game played, Boston Pizza beat Cater 2-U 5-2.
Laureen Peters and Andrea Coyle each had a pair for Boston.
Alyssa Holliday and McKenna Begin scored for the Caterers.
Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning was awarded a win over Wright Physiotherapy by default.
First half of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball league comes to a close tonight.
Notorious D.I.G. and Gillons' Insurance Cougars are tied for the league lead with Scared Hitless a few points back.
Bump it Up, Just Play and Kiss my Pass are also within striking range.
A couple of hockey games for International Falls Broncos.
Both the boys and girls hockey teams are in Thief River Falls.
Local Sports For Wednesday December 19
John Dora scored twice, but it wasn't enough for the Fort Frances Lakers who fell 4-2 to the league leading Minnesota Wilderness last night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Dora had been recently obtained from Portage of the Manitoba Junior League.
The loss leaves the Lakers in a tie for third with Thunder Bay who has a game with Duluth tonight.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team was thumped 9-1 by Bemidji.
More high school hockey games at Fort Frances High School have been cancelled because of the labour dispute with teachers.
School officials says all games up to January 14 have been cancelled for both the boys and girls teams.
All other sports at Fort High are currently cancelled into the new year as high school teachers continue their withdrawal from extra-curricular activities in protest over Bill 115.
The Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League brings its first-half of its inaugural season to a close tonight.
Boston Pizza has a six point lead in the standings.
In a late score from Monday, Lakewood Tire Eagles defeated Kaemingh Esso 7-4.
Annalise Hayes scored six times for the Eagles with Cyah Pitramont adding the other.
Maddy Morrison with three and Maighyn DeGagne replied for Esso.
Dora had been recently obtained from Portage of the Manitoba Junior League.
The loss leaves the Lakers in a tie for third with Thunder Bay who has a game with Duluth tonight.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team was thumped 9-1 by Bemidji.
More high school hockey games at Fort Frances High School have been cancelled because of the labour dispute with teachers.
School officials says all games up to January 14 have been cancelled for both the boys and girls teams.
All other sports at Fort High are currently cancelled into the new year as high school teachers continue their withdrawal from extra-curricular activities in protest over Bill 115.
The Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League brings its first-half of its inaugural season to a close tonight.
Boston Pizza has a six point lead in the standings.
In a late score from Monday, Lakewood Tire Eagles defeated Kaemingh Esso 7-4.
Annalise Hayes scored six times for the Eagles with Cyah Pitramont adding the other.
Maddy Morrison with three and Maighyn DeGagne replied for Esso.
Local Sports For Tuesday December 18
International Broncos boys basketball team moved back to the .500 mark on the season with a 58-31 win over Littlefork-Big Falls.
The Broncos girls team won its sixth straight defeating Bigfork 78-35.
The Broncos girls hockey team is on the ice tonight, hosting Bemidji, 7:15 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
Fort Frances Lakers back on home ice to face the Minnesota Wilderness.
The Wilderness have been recently ranked number two on a list of junior A clubs in Canadian hockey leagues.
The Lakers lost the last two meetings between these two clubs.
Matt Kaarela of the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named the SIJHL's player of the week.
Lakers netminder Jameson Shortreed was an honourable mention.
A pair of honours for members of the Rainy River Voyageurs basketball teams.
Jeff Romeus, a sophomore out of Florida, has been named player of the week in the MCAC's northern division.
He averaged 17 points and 3.5 rebounds in the men's two losses on the weekend.
Mariah Childs was a co-winner on the women's side.
The freshman from Chicago averaged 18.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as the Voyageurs split their games.
The Broncos girls team won its sixth straight defeating Bigfork 78-35.
The Broncos girls hockey team is on the ice tonight, hosting Bemidji, 7:15 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
Fort Frances Lakers back on home ice to face the Minnesota Wilderness.
The Wilderness have been recently ranked number two on a list of junior A clubs in Canadian hockey leagues.
The Lakers lost the last two meetings between these two clubs.
Matt Kaarela of the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named the SIJHL's player of the week.
Lakers netminder Jameson Shortreed was an honourable mention.
A pair of honours for members of the Rainy River Voyageurs basketball teams.
Jeff Romeus, a sophomore out of Florida, has been named player of the week in the MCAC's northern division.
He averaged 17 points and 3.5 rebounds in the men's two losses on the weekend.
Mariah Childs was a co-winner on the women's side.
The freshman from Chicago averaged 18.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as the Voyageurs split their games.
Local Sports For Monday December 17
Fort Frances Lakers needed the shootout to defeat Duluth 3-2 in Duluth last night.
Owen Stauber got the deciding goal after five rounds in the shootout.
Colton Spicer and Kevin Kurm scored in regulation.
The Lakers game on Saturday with Thunder Bay was cancelled because of weather.
Thunder Bay's Krista McCarville and her rink earned a trip to the Ontario Scotts Tournament of Hearts after going undefeated at the Northern Ontario Curling Association's playdown in Atikokan.
The provincial crown will be played late next month in Kitchener.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team lost to Rogers 7-3 Saturday.
The boys basketball team lost to Esko 67-44.
The Broncos boys hockey team's game with Detroit Lakes on Saturday was postponed due to weather.
A couple of games on the International Falls Broncos schedule today.
The boys basketball team is in Littlefork.
The girls basketball team is home to Bigfork - 7:15 p.m. at Falls High School.
A couple of games in the Fort Frances Girls-Women's Hockey Association to report.
Calder Legal Eagles blanked Dryden 3-0 in an Atom division game.
Kylee Keith with a pair and Marti Woods providing the scoring.
The Bantam Leafs and Midget Leafs played to a 1-1 draw.
Myla Angus scored for the Bantams while Kassidy Ogden replied for the Midget team.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's hockey team had its two-game series with Minnesota-Duluth cancelled due to weather.
Owen Stauber got the deciding goal after five rounds in the shootout.
Colton Spicer and Kevin Kurm scored in regulation.
The Lakers game on Saturday with Thunder Bay was cancelled because of weather.
Thunder Bay's Krista McCarville and her rink earned a trip to the Ontario Scotts Tournament of Hearts after going undefeated at the Northern Ontario Curling Association's playdown in Atikokan.
The provincial crown will be played late next month in Kitchener.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team lost to Rogers 7-3 Saturday.
The boys basketball team lost to Esko 67-44.
The Broncos boys hockey team's game with Detroit Lakes on Saturday was postponed due to weather.
A couple of games on the International Falls Broncos schedule today.
The boys basketball team is in Littlefork.
The girls basketball team is home to Bigfork - 7:15 p.m. at Falls High School.
A couple of games in the Fort Frances Girls-Women's Hockey Association to report.
Calder Legal Eagles blanked Dryden 3-0 in an Atom division game.
Kylee Keith with a pair and Marti Woods providing the scoring.
The Bantam Leafs and Midget Leafs played to a 1-1 draw.
Myla Angus scored for the Bantams while Kassidy Ogden replied for the Midget team.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's hockey team had its two-game series with Minnesota-Duluth cancelled due to weather.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Local Sports For Friday December 14
Fort Frances Lakers failed to gain ground on second-place Dryden, losing in a shootout to the Dogs last night in Dryden 4-3.
The Lakers had led 3-1 at one point in the game on goals from Davis Smith, Merritt Rysavy and Alex Bruess.
The point earned in the loss moved the Lakers into a tied for third with Thunder Bay who won its game against Duluth on Wednesday.
A qualifying event for women's curling team in northern Ontario towards the provincial championship goes today in Atikokan.
Five teams are competing, none from the Rainy River district.
First draw goes this after at 1:30 p.m. Atikokan time at the Little Falls Curling Club.
Krista McCarville of the Fort William Curling Club will face Liane Fossum of the Port Arthur Club.
Kendra Lily of North Bay is up against Sudbury's Tracy Horgan foursome.
The Lakers had led 3-1 at one point in the game on goals from Davis Smith, Merritt Rysavy and Alex Bruess.
The point earned in the loss moved the Lakers into a tied for third with Thunder Bay who won its game against Duluth on Wednesday.
A qualifying event for women's curling team in northern Ontario towards the provincial championship goes today in Atikokan.
Five teams are competing, none from the Rainy River district.
First draw goes this after at 1:30 p.m. Atikokan time at the Little Falls Curling Club.
Krista McCarville of the Fort William Curling Club will face Liane Fossum of the Port Arthur Club.
Kendra Lily of North Bay is up against Sudbury's Tracy Horgan foursome.
Local Sports For Thursday December 13
Poor road conditions in the Dryden area forced a cancellation of the SIJHL game between the Fort Frances Lakers and the Dryden Ice Dogs last night at the Ice for Kids Arena.
The two teams are scheduled to play in Dryden tonight.
The cancelled game will be rescheduled to a later day.
Only one game in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League got played last night.
Boston Pizza defeated Peters' Plumbing & Heating 5-3.
Laureen Peters and Tanya Hughes each notched a pair of goals for B.P.
Jessica Caul had all three for Peter's.
The two other games were forfeits with Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning getting the win over Leon's Fort Frances.
Cater 2 U given the win over Wright Physiotherapy.
Week 13 of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League sees a tie at the top of the standings.
Gillon's Insurance Cougars caught Notorious D.I.G. for top spot following play last week.
Scared Hitless, Bump it Up and Just Play round out the top five, but have narrowed their gap from the front runners.
Meantime, games tonight and next week have shifted back to Robert Moore School because of a conflicts at St. Michael's.
The two teams are scheduled to play in Dryden tonight.
The cancelled game will be rescheduled to a later day.
Only one game in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League got played last night.
Boston Pizza defeated Peters' Plumbing & Heating 5-3.
Laureen Peters and Tanya Hughes each notched a pair of goals for B.P.
Jessica Caul had all three for Peter's.
The two other games were forfeits with Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning getting the win over Leon's Fort Frances.
Cater 2 U given the win over Wright Physiotherapy.
Week 13 of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League sees a tie at the top of the standings.
Gillon's Insurance Cougars caught Notorious D.I.G. for top spot following play last week.
Scared Hitless, Bump it Up and Just Play round out the top five, but have narrowed their gap from the front runners.
Meantime, games tonight and next week have shifted back to Robert Moore School because of a conflicts at St. Michael's.
Local Sports For Wednesday December 12
Jack Mellstrom second goal of the game midway through the third period stood as the winner as the International Falls Broncos boys hockey team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to edge Lake of the Woods 3-2 in Baudette.
Erik Lassila had the other goal for the Broncos who are 3-0-1 in their last four games.
The Broncos girls hockey team lost to Hibbing 4-2, its third straight loss.
Hillary Fox and Margaret Harler scoring for the the Falls.
The Broncos Boys basketball team won its first of the season, 62-37 over Chisholm.
Ben Humbert lead the team in scoring with 18 points.
Fort Frances Lakers are on home ice tonight for the start of a home and home series with the Dryden Ice Dogs.
The Lakers are sitting third, six points back of the Dogs
At a weekend hockey tournament in Emo, the Lakewood Tire Eagles defeated the Emo Express in the final 5-1.
It capped an undefeated run for the girls hockey team.
Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer goes tonight.
Boston Pizza plays Peters' Plumbing & Heating in the opening game.
A win by Peter' moves it into a tied for first in the standings.
In other games it's Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning against Leon's Fort Frances.
Cater 2 U faces Wright Physiotherapy.
Erik Lassila had the other goal for the Broncos who are 3-0-1 in their last four games.
The Broncos girls hockey team lost to Hibbing 4-2, its third straight loss.
Hillary Fox and Margaret Harler scoring for the the Falls.
The Broncos Boys basketball team won its first of the season, 62-37 over Chisholm.
Ben Humbert lead the team in scoring with 18 points.
Fort Frances Lakers are on home ice tonight for the start of a home and home series with the Dryden Ice Dogs.
The Lakers are sitting third, six points back of the Dogs
At a weekend hockey tournament in Emo, the Lakewood Tire Eagles defeated the Emo Express in the final 5-1.
It capped an undefeated run for the girls hockey team.
Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer goes tonight.
Boston Pizza plays Peters' Plumbing & Heating in the opening game.
A win by Peter' moves it into a tied for first in the standings.
In other games it's Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning against Leon's Fort Frances.
Cater 2 U faces Wright Physiotherapy.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Local Sports For Tuesday December 11
High School teacher curtailment in extra-curricular activities is putting high school sports teams in the Rainy River district on the sidelines.
But there's still school sports at Falls High School.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team won a fifth straight game, beating Chisholm 75-46.
On the Broncos schedule tonight, the boys hockey team heads to Baudette for a game against the Lake of the Woods Bears.
The girls hockey team is in Hibbing.
The boys basketball team travels to Chisholm.
Minnesota Wilderness forward Conrad Sampair has been named SIJHL player of the week.
Davis Smith was the Fort Frances Lakers nominee.
But there's still school sports at Falls High School.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team won a fifth straight game, beating Chisholm 75-46.
On the Broncos schedule tonight, the boys hockey team heads to Baudette for a game against the Lake of the Woods Bears.
The girls hockey team is in Hibbing.
The boys basketball team travels to Chisholm.
Minnesota Wilderness forward Conrad Sampair has been named SIJHL player of the week.
Davis Smith was the Fort Frances Lakers nominee.
Local Sports For Monday December 10
Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team captured gold at a tournament in Portage La Prairie, beating NORWOSSA rival Beaver Brae Broncos of Kenora 3-2 in the final.
The Muskies beat St. Norbert 6-1, St. Mary's 6-0 and Selkirk 12-0 to reach Saturday's final.
After two consecutive second place finishes, the Fort Frances Canadians Peewee AA team won its first tournament of the seasons, beating Springfield 4-1 in the final of an event in Kenora.
Ian Tookenay had a hat trick for the Canadians who went undefeated.
A couple of girls hockey teams from Fort Frances reached the finals of a tournament in Thunder Bay.
The Leafs bantam A team lost 1-0 to Thunder Bay Queens in its final.
The Leafs midget A team lost 3-2 in a shoot out to the Nip-Rock Rangers of its final.
Maddi DeGagne notched both tallies for the Leafs.
Davis Smith notched a hat trick in helping the Fort Frances Lakers to a 6-5 win over Duluth Saturday at the Ice for Kids arena.
Luke Spilde scored twice, including the game winner, as the International Falls boys hockey team beat Proctor 5-2 Saturday.
The Broncos girls team was whitewashed 8-0 by Proctor Saturday.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's basketball teams swept its games, beating Rochester 59-48 Friday and Western Wisconsin Saturday 71-65.
The men lost to Rochester 102-67 and to Western Wisconsin 97-78.
A former netminder with the International Falls Broncos has been named goaltender of the week in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association for a seconds straight week.
Brady Hjelle, who now plays for Ohio State, has the second lowest goals-against average and second best save percentage, of all Division 1 netminders in the U.S.
The Muskies beat St. Norbert 6-1, St. Mary's 6-0 and Selkirk 12-0 to reach Saturday's final.
After two consecutive second place finishes, the Fort Frances Canadians Peewee AA team won its first tournament of the seasons, beating Springfield 4-1 in the final of an event in Kenora.
Ian Tookenay had a hat trick for the Canadians who went undefeated.
A couple of girls hockey teams from Fort Frances reached the finals of a tournament in Thunder Bay.
The Leafs bantam A team lost 1-0 to Thunder Bay Queens in its final.
The Leafs midget A team lost 3-2 in a shoot out to the Nip-Rock Rangers of its final.
Maddi DeGagne notched both tallies for the Leafs.
Davis Smith notched a hat trick in helping the Fort Frances Lakers to a 6-5 win over Duluth Saturday at the Ice for Kids arena.
Luke Spilde scored twice, including the game winner, as the International Falls boys hockey team beat Proctor 5-2 Saturday.
The Broncos girls team was whitewashed 8-0 by Proctor Saturday.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's basketball teams swept its games, beating Rochester 59-48 Friday and Western Wisconsin Saturday 71-65.
The men lost to Rochester 102-67 and to Western Wisconsin 97-78.
A former netminder with the International Falls Broncos has been named goaltender of the week in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association for a seconds straight week.
Brady Hjelle, who now plays for Ohio State, has the second lowest goals-against average and second best save percentage, of all Division 1 netminders in the U.S.
Local Sports For Friday December 7
International Falls Broncos boys basketball team improved to 1 and 1 with a 69-51 win over Hibbing.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team defeated to Dryden 4-3 in NORWOSSA league play.
The teachers protest over Bill 115 means the team won't be able to travel until further notice.
On the local schedule today, Fort Frances Muskies junior boys basketball team is hosting a tournament at the school.
The Muskies senior girls volleyball team is in tournament play in Dryden.
The Muskies girls hockey team is in tournament play in Portage La Prairie opening with a game this afternoon against St. Norbert.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team is in Eveleth-Gilbert.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's and men's basketball teams travel to Rochester.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team defeated to Dryden 4-3 in NORWOSSA league play.
The teachers protest over Bill 115 means the team won't be able to travel until further notice.
On the local schedule today, Fort Frances Muskies junior boys basketball team is hosting a tournament at the school.
The Muskies senior girls volleyball team is in tournament play in Dryden.
The Muskies girls hockey team is in tournament play in Portage La Prairie opening with a game this afternoon against St. Norbert.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team is in Eveleth-Gilbert.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's and men's basketball teams travel to Rochester.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Local Sports For Thursday December 6
Shilo Beck had a hat trick and Kaily Greengrass added two more in leading the Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team to a 7-0 win over the Thomas Aquinas Saints of Kenora last night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Jessica Coran and Hailey Clendenning added the other markers while Calie Clendenning got the shutout in net.
The Muskies are in tournament action this weekend in Portage La Praire.
The Muskies boys hockey team travels to Dryden for a game against the Eagles.
The Muskies remain unbeaten in four games in NorWossa play this season.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams took three of four games over the Beaver Brae Broncos to open their NorWossa seasons in Kenora.
The senior boys basketball team won 98-69.
The senior girls volleyball team won in four games while the juniors swept the Broncos in three.
The junior boys basketball team dropped its opener 57-43.
Nicole Renburg booted both goals in helping Wright Physiotherapy upset Boston Pizza 2-0.
It's the league leaders first loss of the season in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League.
In the only other game played, Mandy Armstrong scored twice in leading Cater 2 U to a 3-1 win over Leon's Fort Frances.
Peter's Plumbing and Heating won by default over Fit Lifestyles & Conditioning.
Jessica Coran and Hailey Clendenning added the other markers while Calie Clendenning got the shutout in net.
The Muskies are in tournament action this weekend in Portage La Praire.
The Muskies boys hockey team travels to Dryden for a game against the Eagles.
The Muskies remain unbeaten in four games in NorWossa play this season.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams took three of four games over the Beaver Brae Broncos to open their NorWossa seasons in Kenora.
The senior boys basketball team won 98-69.
The senior girls volleyball team won in four games while the juniors swept the Broncos in three.
The junior boys basketball team dropped its opener 57-43.
Nicole Renburg booted both goals in helping Wright Physiotherapy upset Boston Pizza 2-0.
It's the league leaders first loss of the season in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League.
In the only other game played, Mandy Armstrong scored twice in leading Cater 2 U to a 3-1 win over Leon's Fort Frances.
Peter's Plumbing and Heating won by default over Fit Lifestyles & Conditioning.
Local Sports For Wednesday December 5
Fort Frances Lakers dropped a 2-1 decision to the Dryden Ice Dogs in Dryden.
Jacob Nolan getting the Lakers only goal.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team ran its record in NorWossa play to four and oh with a 4-1 win over Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos at the Ice For Kids Arena last night.
Dylan Curtis scored twice with singles from Braden Webb and Tyler Mosbeck.
Shelby Tymkin and Shilo Beck each had a pair of goals as the Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team defeated the International Falls Broncos 6-1 in a game played in the Falls.
Amy Penner and Kaily Greengrass added singles for the Muskies.
The girls face Kenora's Thomas Aquinas tonight, 7:30 p.m. at the 52 Canadians Arena.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team played Eveleth-Gilbert to a 3-3 tie in overtime.
Lucas Debenedet scored twice with Luke Spilde adding the other for the Broncos.
International Falls Broncos boys basketball team open its season with a loss to Eveleth-Gilbert, 74-63.
The girls team won for the third straight time, defeating Lake of the Woods 67-35.
Boys basketball and girls volleyball get underway for the Fort Frances Muskies in NorWossa League action today.
Teams open the season with games this afternoon in Kenora.
Teams in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League in action tonight.
Peters' Plumbing & Heating faces Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning.
That's followed by Leon's Fort Frances at Cater 2 U.
Boston Pizza plays Wright Physiotherapy in the late game at Fort Frances High School.
Jacob Nolan getting the Lakers only goal.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team ran its record in NorWossa play to four and oh with a 4-1 win over Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos at the Ice For Kids Arena last night.
Dylan Curtis scored twice with singles from Braden Webb and Tyler Mosbeck.
Shelby Tymkin and Shilo Beck each had a pair of goals as the Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team defeated the International Falls Broncos 6-1 in a game played in the Falls.
Amy Penner and Kaily Greengrass added singles for the Muskies.
The girls face Kenora's Thomas Aquinas tonight, 7:30 p.m. at the 52 Canadians Arena.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team played Eveleth-Gilbert to a 3-3 tie in overtime.
Lucas Debenedet scored twice with Luke Spilde adding the other for the Broncos.
International Falls Broncos boys basketball team open its season with a loss to Eveleth-Gilbert, 74-63.
The girls team won for the third straight time, defeating Lake of the Woods 67-35.
Boys basketball and girls volleyball get underway for the Fort Frances Muskies in NorWossa League action today.
Teams open the season with games this afternoon in Kenora.
Teams in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League in action tonight.
Peters' Plumbing & Heating faces Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning.
That's followed by Leon's Fort Frances at Cater 2 U.
Boston Pizza plays Wright Physiotherapy in the late game at Fort Frances High School.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Local Sports For Tuesday December 4
Plenty of high school sports on the schedule on both sides of the border today.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team is home to the Beaver Brae Broncos, 7:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena.
The girls team travels across the border to face the International Falls Broncos, 7:30 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team travels to Eveleth-Gilbert.
On the hardwood, the Broncos girls team hosts Lake of the Woods, 7:15 p.m. at Falls High School.
The boys open their schedule with a game in Eveleth-Gilbert.
Fort Frances Lakers travel to Dryden for a game against the Ice Dogs.
The Lakers are three points back of Dryden who occupy 2nd spot in the standings.
Jordan Shockley of the Minnesota Wilderness has been named SIJHL player of the week.
The Lakers Jordan Christianson was an honourable mention.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team is home to the Beaver Brae Broncos, 7:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena.
The girls team travels across the border to face the International Falls Broncos, 7:30 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team travels to Eveleth-Gilbert.
On the hardwood, the Broncos girls team hosts Lake of the Woods, 7:15 p.m. at Falls High School.
The boys open their schedule with a game in Eveleth-Gilbert.
Fort Frances Lakers travel to Dryden for a game against the Ice Dogs.
The Lakers are three points back of Dryden who occupy 2nd spot in the standings.
Jordan Shockley of the Minnesota Wilderness has been named SIJHL player of the week.
The Lakers Jordan Christianson was an honourable mention.
Local Sports For Monday December 3
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team earned a silver medal at a tournament in Brandon, losing 1-0 to Oak Park in yesterday's final.
The Muskies topped their pool, then beat John Taylor 3-2 and Sturgeon Heights 4-3 Saturday to reach the final.
Fort Frances Lakers took over sole possession of 4th in the SIJHL with a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in Hoyt Lakes Saturday.
Alex Bruess, Mason Meyer and Jordan Christianson provided the scoring.
Tanner Hamilton recorded his first-ever league shutout.
Fort Frances Canadians AA pee wee team lost in overtime to the Wesfort Maroons 2-1 in the final of a Thunder Bay tournament.
The winning goal coming on a penalty shot.
Nick Hahkala had the goal for the Canadians who lost just once in round robin in reaching the final.
Atom hockey teams also in tournament play in Thunder Bay.
Fort Frances Canadians A team went 1-1-1 in its games.
On the A signed, the Gillon's Sharks won twice and lost twice while MacDonald GM was winless in its four games.
In girls hockey, Fort Frances Lakewood Tire Eagles lost 9-1 in the pee-wee final of a tournament in Kenora to the host Lake of the Woods Chaos.
The Emo Express lost out in the novice consolation final to Lake of the Woods.
Kaemingh Esso was also involved in the pee-wee division, winning three games and losing twice.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team lost 5-1 to Little Falls Saturday.
Derek White scoring the lone marker for the Broncos.
Rainy River Voyageurs basketball teams split their weekend matches.
The men won 83-75 Friday over Ridgewater, but lost 82-63 to Minnesota West Saturday.
The women won 78-58 over Ridgewater, losing 68-56 to Minn. West.
Thirteen members of the Sunset Country Squash Club reached the finals or consolation finals of a tournament in Thunder Bay including Davis Jackson who won the junior division.
Jason Kabel was runner up in the men's side.
Here is a list of all winners
Men's A runner-up - Jason Kabel
Men's B runner-up - Bob Tkachuk
Men's B Consolation winner - Alan Christiansen
Men's C Winner - Shawn Brady
Men's C Consolation winner - Angel McCormack
Men's D Winner - Taylor Whitehead
Men's D runner-up - Jesse Quesnell
Men's D Consolation winner - Chase Badiuk
Junior A Winner - Davis Jackson
Junior A Consolation winner - Cole Kowalski
Junior B Winner - Anna Schwartz
Junior B runner-up - MacKenzie Tibbs
Ladies C runner-up - Shannon Jackson
Matt Johnson of the Atikokan Curling Club and Stratton's Jessica Haw have qualified for the Northern Ontario Curling Association's provincial junior championships next month in Kapaskasing.
Johnson' foursome beat Austin Smith of Keewatin in two straight games in a qualifying event played at the Emo Curling Club on the weekend.
Haw's rink needed three games to dispatch Hannah Bazinet of Atikokan.
Four members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team scored a number of personal bests at a swim meet in Winnipeg on the weekend.
12 year old Josh Cousineau finished 4th in the 100 metre Individual medley, along with three other top ten finishes.
14 year old Regan Danylchuk was 6th in the 50 metre freestyle and 7th in the 100 metre free.
Lyndsi Jo Wilson and Kaela Lowey also competed.
The Muskies topped their pool, then beat John Taylor 3-2 and Sturgeon Heights 4-3 Saturday to reach the final.
Fort Frances Lakers took over sole possession of 4th in the SIJHL with a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in Hoyt Lakes Saturday.
Alex Bruess, Mason Meyer and Jordan Christianson provided the scoring.
Tanner Hamilton recorded his first-ever league shutout.
Fort Frances Canadians AA pee wee team lost in overtime to the Wesfort Maroons 2-1 in the final of a Thunder Bay tournament.
The winning goal coming on a penalty shot.
Nick Hahkala had the goal for the Canadians who lost just once in round robin in reaching the final.
Atom hockey teams also in tournament play in Thunder Bay.
Fort Frances Canadians A team went 1-1-1 in its games.
On the A signed, the Gillon's Sharks won twice and lost twice while MacDonald GM was winless in its four games.
In girls hockey, Fort Frances Lakewood Tire Eagles lost 9-1 in the pee-wee final of a tournament in Kenora to the host Lake of the Woods Chaos.
The Emo Express lost out in the novice consolation final to Lake of the Woods.
Kaemingh Esso was also involved in the pee-wee division, winning three games and losing twice.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team lost 5-1 to Little Falls Saturday.
Derek White scoring the lone marker for the Broncos.
Rainy River Voyageurs basketball teams split their weekend matches.
The men won 83-75 Friday over Ridgewater, but lost 82-63 to Minnesota West Saturday.
The women won 78-58 over Ridgewater, losing 68-56 to Minn. West.
Thirteen members of the Sunset Country Squash Club reached the finals or consolation finals of a tournament in Thunder Bay including Davis Jackson who won the junior division.
Jason Kabel was runner up in the men's side.
Here is a list of all winners
Men's A runner-up - Jason Kabel
Men's B runner-up - Bob Tkachuk
Men's B Consolation winner - Alan Christiansen
Men's C Winner - Shawn Brady
Men's C Consolation winner - Angel McCormack
Men's D Winner - Taylor Whitehead
Men's D runner-up - Jesse Quesnell
Men's D Consolation winner - Chase Badiuk
Junior A Winner - Davis Jackson
Junior A Consolation winner - Cole Kowalski
Junior B Winner - Anna Schwartz
Junior B runner-up - MacKenzie Tibbs
Ladies C runner-up - Shannon Jackson
Matt Johnson of the Atikokan Curling Club and Stratton's Jessica Haw have qualified for the Northern Ontario Curling Association's provincial junior championships next month in Kapaskasing.
Johnson' foursome beat Austin Smith of Keewatin in two straight games in a qualifying event played at the Emo Curling Club on the weekend.
Haw's rink needed three games to dispatch Hannah Bazinet of Atikokan.
Four members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team scored a number of personal bests at a swim meet in Winnipeg on the weekend.
12 year old Josh Cousineau finished 4th in the 100 metre Individual medley, along with three other top ten finishes.
14 year old Regan Danylchuk was 6th in the 50 metre freestyle and 7th in the 100 metre free.
Lyndsi Jo Wilson and Kaela Lowey also competed.
Local Sports For Friday November 30
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team defeated Morden 3-0 to open a tournament in Brandon.
The Muskies face Sturgeon Heights this afternoon.
Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team lost to Dryden 5-3 in a NorWossa game played last night in Dryden.
The Muskies are back in action next Tuesday in International Falls
Fort Frances Muskies senior boys basketball team defeated Thunder Bay's Superior Gryphons to open at tournament Thunder Bay, only to learn the rest of the event had abruptly cancelled.
Organizers gave no reason for the cancellation.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team defeated Deer River 60-21.
Reva Renallot led all Broncos with 17 points.
On the schedule tonight, the Fort Frances Lakers are on the road to Cloquet to face the Minnesota Wilderness.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's and women's basketball teams have home games at Ridgewater.
The women play at 6 p.m. with the men on at 8 p.m.
The Muskies face Sturgeon Heights this afternoon.
Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team lost to Dryden 5-3 in a NorWossa game played last night in Dryden.
The Muskies are back in action next Tuesday in International Falls
Fort Frances Muskies senior boys basketball team defeated Thunder Bay's Superior Gryphons to open at tournament Thunder Bay, only to learn the rest of the event had abruptly cancelled.
Organizers gave no reason for the cancellation.
International Falls Broncos girls basketball team defeated Deer River 60-21.
Reva Renallot led all Broncos with 17 points.
On the schedule tonight, the Fort Frances Lakers are on the road to Cloquet to face the Minnesota Wilderness.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's and women's basketball teams have home games at Ridgewater.
The women play at 6 p.m. with the men on at 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Local Sports For Thursday November 29
Fort Frances Lakers are back into a tie for fourth place in the SIJHL after defeated the Duluth Clydesdales 3-1 at the Ice for Kids Arena last night.
Colton Spicer, Miles Nolan and Jordan Christianson scored for the Lakers who are now tied with the Minnesota Iron Rangers in the standings.
The Lakers will face the Rangers Saturday in Hoyt Lakes.
A pair of markers each by Lauren Parkinson and Kim Cousineau helped Leon's Fort Frances earned its first win in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League. Leon's beat Wright's Physiotherapy 5-3. In other games, Laureen Peters netted a hat trick as Boston Pizza beat Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning 6-2 to remain unbeaten. Jess Caul scored three times in helping Peter's Plumbing and Heating to a 5-2 win over Cater 2-U. Fort Frances Muskies hockey teams are on the road today.
The boys team travels to Brandon for the start a tournament.
The Muskies face Morden tonight in their opener.
The girls team is in Dryden to face the Eagles in NorWossa Action.
In International Falls, the Broncos girls basketball team travels to Deer River.
Colton Spicer, Miles Nolan and Jordan Christianson scored for the Lakers who are now tied with the Minnesota Iron Rangers in the standings.
The Lakers will face the Rangers Saturday in Hoyt Lakes.
A pair of markers each by Lauren Parkinson and Kim Cousineau helped Leon's Fort Frances earned its first win in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League. Leon's beat Wright's Physiotherapy 5-3. In other games, Laureen Peters netted a hat trick as Boston Pizza beat Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning 6-2 to remain unbeaten. Jess Caul scored three times in helping Peter's Plumbing and Heating to a 5-2 win over Cater 2-U. Fort Frances Muskies hockey teams are on the road today.
The boys team travels to Brandon for the start a tournament.
The Muskies face Morden tonight in their opener.
The girls team is in Dryden to face the Eagles in NorWossa Action.
In International Falls, the Broncos girls basketball team travels to Deer River.
Local Sports For Wednesday November 28
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team remain perfect in NorWossa play.
The Muskies blanked Kenora's Thomas Aquinas Saints 2-0 at the Memorial Sports Centre last night.
Ryan Ferguson picked up the shutout.
The Muskies are in tournament play in Brandon beginning Thursday.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team opened up its season with a 3-1 loss to Hibbing in Hibbing last night. Eric Lassila had the Broncos only marker.
The Broncos girls basketball team also opening its season.
They defeated Ely 69-46.
Fort Frances Lakers are hoping to keep the Duluth Clydesdales searching for their first win under new head coach Ben Johnson.
The Lakers host the Clydesdales tonight at the Ice For Kids Arena, having won all three previous matches.
Johnson took over Duluth's coaching duties from Aaron Haupert over the weekend.
Teams in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League in action tonight.
Boston Pizza continues to lead the league with six wins in six weeks.
Laureen Peters of B.P. leads the league in scoring with 17 goals.
The Muskies blanked Kenora's Thomas Aquinas Saints 2-0 at the Memorial Sports Centre last night.
Ryan Ferguson picked up the shutout.
The Muskies are in tournament play in Brandon beginning Thursday.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team opened up its season with a 3-1 loss to Hibbing in Hibbing last night. Eric Lassila had the Broncos only marker.
The Broncos girls basketball team also opening its season.
They defeated Ely 69-46.
Fort Frances Lakers are hoping to keep the Duluth Clydesdales searching for their first win under new head coach Ben Johnson.
The Lakers host the Clydesdales tonight at the Ice For Kids Arena, having won all three previous matches.
Johnson took over Duluth's coaching duties from Aaron Haupert over the weekend.
Teams in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League in action tonight.
Boston Pizza continues to lead the league with six wins in six weeks.
Laureen Peters of B.P. leads the league in scoring with 17 goals.
Local Sports For Tuesdsay November 27
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team blanked Lake of the Woods Bear 13-0.
It's their second straight shutout win.
Meantime, the Boys team opens its season with a game in Hibbing.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team is back in NorWossa action tonight, facing Kenora's Thomas Aquanis at the Ice for Kids Arena. Game time is 7:15 p.m. The winter court sport schedule begins for the Atikokan Voyageurs. Their girls volleyball and boys basketball teams are to play Pelican Falls and Sioux Lookout today.
It's their second straight shutout win.
Meantime, the Boys team opens its season with a game in Hibbing.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team is back in NorWossa action tonight, facing Kenora's Thomas Aquanis at the Ice for Kids Arena. Game time is 7:15 p.m. The winter court sport schedule begins for the Atikokan Voyageurs. Their girls volleyball and boys basketball teams are to play Pelican Falls and Sioux Lookout today.
Local Sports For Monday November 26
Fort Frances Lakers snapped a three game losing skid Saturday with a 4-2 win over the Duluth Clydesdales at the Memorial Sport Centre.
Colton Spicer, Alex Bruess, Jordan Christianson and Jon Carlson scored for the Lakers who remain in fifth spot in the SIJHL standings. Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team captured a tournament in Dryden, beating the host Eagles 3-1 in the final game Saturday. Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team came away winless at a tournament in Buffalo, Minnesota. The Muskies lost their opener to Totino-Grace 6-3 Friday. Saturday they lost to Red Wing 5-4 before suffering a 12-0 defeat to the host Buffalo.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team is on the ice tonight to face the Lake of the Woods Bears out of Baudette.
The Broncos are 1 and 1 on the season while the Bears are looking for their first win.
Game time at Bronco Arena is 7:30 p.m.
Several members of the Borderland Skating Club come away with medals from an event in Winnipeg.
Jillian Bobczynski picked up a couple of first place finishes then combined with Sophie Potvin-Begin for silver in a team award.
Potvin-Begin also earned first in the Gold Interpretative skate and a third in the combined Star Free Skate.
Alana Eldride earned a first and two silvers in the Junior Bronze division.
Jamie Spencer, Brianna Eldridge, Kaylyn Levesque and Olivia Eldridge other skaters also earning medals in the weekend event.
Colton Spicer, Alex Bruess, Jordan Christianson and Jon Carlson scored for the Lakers who remain in fifth spot in the SIJHL standings. Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team captured a tournament in Dryden, beating the host Eagles 3-1 in the final game Saturday. Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team came away winless at a tournament in Buffalo, Minnesota. The Muskies lost their opener to Totino-Grace 6-3 Friday. Saturday they lost to Red Wing 5-4 before suffering a 12-0 defeat to the host Buffalo.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team is on the ice tonight to face the Lake of the Woods Bears out of Baudette.
The Broncos are 1 and 1 on the season while the Bears are looking for their first win.
Game time at Bronco Arena is 7:30 p.m.
Several members of the Borderland Skating Club come away with medals from an event in Winnipeg.
Jillian Bobczynski picked up a couple of first place finishes then combined with Sophie Potvin-Begin for silver in a team award.
Potvin-Begin also earned first in the Gold Interpretative skate and a third in the combined Star Free Skate.
Alana Eldride earned a first and two silvers in the Junior Bronze division.
Jamie Spencer, Brianna Eldridge, Kaylyn Levesque and Olivia Eldridge other skaters also earning medals in the weekend event.
Local Sports For Friday November 23
Rainy River Owls senior girls basketball team has been moved into the consolation round of the all-Ontario Division A championship in St. Catherines.
The Owls lost to Rideau of Ottawa 43-24 and Welland's Jean Vanier 68-12 yesterday.
The Owl will need a win this morning over King's Christian Collegiate of Oakville to stay alive in the championship.
Fort Frances Lakers are at home for a pair of games this weekend, facing Thunder Bay North Stars tonight and the Minnesota Wilderness tomorrow. Fort Frances Muskies hockey teams are in tournament play. The boys are playing in Dryden while the girls travel to Buffalo Minnesota. Rainy River Owls participation in the all-Ontario senior girls division A basketball champion in St. Catherines has come to an end. The Owls were bounced 52-32 by King's Christian Collegiate of Oakville in quarter-finals of the consolation round this morning.
Skylar Arpin led Rainy River in scoring with 14 points.
The Owls lost to Rideau of Ottawa 43-24 and Welland's Jean Vanier 68-12 yesterday.
The Owl will need a win this morning over King's Christian Collegiate of Oakville to stay alive in the championship.
Fort Frances Lakers are at home for a pair of games this weekend, facing Thunder Bay North Stars tonight and the Minnesota Wilderness tomorrow. Fort Frances Muskies hockey teams are in tournament play. The boys are playing in Dryden while the girls travel to Buffalo Minnesota. Rainy River Owls participation in the all-Ontario senior girls division A basketball champion in St. Catherines has come to an end. The Owls were bounced 52-32 by King's Christian Collegiate of Oakville in quarter-finals of the consolation round this morning.
Skylar Arpin led Rainy River in scoring with 14 points.
Local Sports For Thursday November 22
Rainy River Owls seniors girls basketball team opens play today at the all-Ontario "A" provincial championship in St. Catherines.
The Owls are on the court this morning against Rideau of Ottawa. A pair of hat tricks from Allison Brown and Sydney Radigan help pace Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning to a 10-2 win over Cater 2 U in the Borderland Indoor Women's Soccer League. In other action, Heather Wright scored twice to help Wright Physiotherapy upset Peter's Plumbing and Heating 6-2. Laureen Peters had a pair of goals as Boston Pizza won its sixth straight with a 4-0 decision over Leon's Fort Frances.
Rainy River Owls dropped their first game at the all-Ontario division A senior girls basketball championship in St. Catherines.
The Owls fell 48-24 to Rideau out of Ottawa.
Rainy River faces another tough opponent in Welland's Jean Vanier this afternoon.
Annalist Hayes did all of the scoring in Lakewood Tire Eagles 5-3 win over Kaemingh Esso in a pee-wee game of the Fort Frances Girls Women's Hockey Association. Maighyn DeGagne with a pair and Khali DeGagne replied for Esso. In in a bantam game, Energy Fitness Wild trimmed M&M Meats 3-2. Rylee Redford with two and Myla Angus scored for the Wild Lauren Hamilton and Emily Bird countered for M and M. It's week 10 of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League. Notorious D-I-G still holding down top spot entering tonight's play. Gillons Insurance Cougars are five points back. Four other teams, Bump it Up, Scared Hitless, Kiss My Pass and Just Play - are farther back, but in a tight battle for third.
The Owls are on the court this morning against Rideau of Ottawa. A pair of hat tricks from Allison Brown and Sydney Radigan help pace Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning to a 10-2 win over Cater 2 U in the Borderland Indoor Women's Soccer League. In other action, Heather Wright scored twice to help Wright Physiotherapy upset Peter's Plumbing and Heating 6-2. Laureen Peters had a pair of goals as Boston Pizza won its sixth straight with a 4-0 decision over Leon's Fort Frances.
Rainy River Owls dropped their first game at the all-Ontario division A senior girls basketball championship in St. Catherines.
The Owls fell 48-24 to Rideau out of Ottawa.
Rainy River faces another tough opponent in Welland's Jean Vanier this afternoon.
Annalist Hayes did all of the scoring in Lakewood Tire Eagles 5-3 win over Kaemingh Esso in a pee-wee game of the Fort Frances Girls Women's Hockey Association. Maighyn DeGagne with a pair and Khali DeGagne replied for Esso. In in a bantam game, Energy Fitness Wild trimmed M&M Meats 3-2. Rylee Redford with two and Myla Angus scored for the Wild Lauren Hamilton and Emily Bird countered for M and M. It's week 10 of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League. Notorious D-I-G still holding down top spot entering tonight's play. Gillons Insurance Cougars are five points back. Four other teams, Bump it Up, Scared Hitless, Kiss My Pass and Just Play - are farther back, but in a tight battle for third.
Local Sports For Wednesday November 21
Fort Frances Muskies split games on the ice against Kenora's Beaver Brae.
The boys team hung on for an 8-7 win in Kenora, despite a 3rd period rally by the Broncos.
The girls team lost their its first NorWossa game of the season, falling 4-0 to the Broncos on home ice.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team defeated Virginia 4-1 in the final of the Iron Range Conference Jamboree taking place in Virginia.
Luke Spilde scored twice for the Broncos with singles from Jack Mellstrom and Erik Lassila.
The Broncos open their season next week.
Goals from Amy Auran and Hilary Fox gave the Broncos girls team a 2-0 win over Park Rapids.
It's week six of the Borderland Indoor Women's Soccer League with Boston Pizza still the only team with an unblemished report.
B.P. takes on Leon's Furniture who's still looking for its first win.
The league has also found a sponsor for its last unnamed team.
Team purple becomes Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning.
The boys team hung on for an 8-7 win in Kenora, despite a 3rd period rally by the Broncos.
The girls team lost their its first NorWossa game of the season, falling 4-0 to the Broncos on home ice.
International Falls Broncos boys hockey team defeated Virginia 4-1 in the final of the Iron Range Conference Jamboree taking place in Virginia.
Luke Spilde scored twice for the Broncos with singles from Jack Mellstrom and Erik Lassila.
The Broncos open their season next week.
Goals from Amy Auran and Hilary Fox gave the Broncos girls team a 2-0 win over Park Rapids.
It's week six of the Borderland Indoor Women's Soccer League with Boston Pizza still the only team with an unblemished report.
B.P. takes on Leon's Furniture who's still looking for its first win.
The league has also found a sponsor for its last unnamed team.
Team purple becomes Fit Lifestyles and Conditioning.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Local Sports For Monday November 19
Fort Frances Canadians bantam AA team captured its own tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre, going undefeated, including a wild 10-9 finish in the final over the Seine River Snipers.
Graeme Kitt had four goals in that game with Hunter Koles adding two more.
It's the Canadians second straight tournament win.
Nine members of the Fort Frances Canadians Peewee AA team have been named to the Northwestern Ontario Regional All-star Team.
Forwards IanTookenay, Ethan Carlson-Jordain, Kendyn Faragher, James Gushulak, and Eric Pitkanen; defencemen Cole Alan, Colton Bodnar, and Byron Stewart and netminder Matti Booth will be part of the team that will compete for the Ontario title next April.
Mike Allison will be an assistant coach on the team.
Fort Frances Lakers have slipped to a tie for fourth place in the SIJHL after a 7-1 pounding Saturday at the hands of the Minnesota Wilderness.
Patrick Sofer had the Lakers lone marker.
A pair of wins for the Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team, beating Proctor 4-2 Saturday then beating Sioux Lookout 19-0 yesterday.
Confederation College Thunderhawks swept the Rainy River Voyageurs in a pair of games played in International Falls on the weekend.
Hawks won 4-2 yesterday and 4-1 Saturday.
In girls hockey from the weekend, the Fort Frances Leafs bantam team split games against U.S. opponents.
Leafs won 4-2 Saturday against Proctor, but lost 4-3 to Duluth the next day.
Elsewhere, the Annalise Hayes scored four times as Lakewood Tire Eagles blanked BDO Stars.
Fort Frances Muskies seniors girls basketball team was swept in two games by the St. Ignatius Falcons for the NWOSSA title.
A couple of medals for area squash players at an event in Alberta.
Shawn Brady took Gold in the under 15 and 17 Novice Division at the Alberta Junior Jesters Squash Tournament.
Chase Badiuk lost in the quarter-finals of the same division.
Marita Matias claimed silver in the girls under 13 and 15 Novice Division.
Angel McCormack earned a bronze in the girls under 17 class.
Raymond Roy's rink was the winner of the men's bonspiel held on the weekend at the Fort Frances Curling Club.
Roy defeated the Adam Bolen rink in the final.
B-side went to Jim Jackson's foursome over Jon Thompson 8-7.
Don Debenet won the C-side with Sabino Rossi's rink earning D-side honours.
Greg Gustafson's rink beat Reece Jones 5 skins to 3 the "Meat Draw."
Graeme Kitt had four goals in that game with Hunter Koles adding two more.
It's the Canadians second straight tournament win.
Nine members of the Fort Frances Canadians Peewee AA team have been named to the Northwestern Ontario Regional All-star Team.
Forwards IanTookenay, Ethan Carlson-Jordain, Kendyn Faragher, James Gushulak, and Eric Pitkanen; defencemen Cole Alan, Colton Bodnar, and Byron Stewart and netminder Matti Booth will be part of the team that will compete for the Ontario title next April.
Mike Allison will be an assistant coach on the team.
Fort Frances Lakers have slipped to a tie for fourth place in the SIJHL after a 7-1 pounding Saturday at the hands of the Minnesota Wilderness.
Patrick Sofer had the Lakers lone marker.
A pair of wins for the Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team, beating Proctor 4-2 Saturday then beating Sioux Lookout 19-0 yesterday.
Confederation College Thunderhawks swept the Rainy River Voyageurs in a pair of games played in International Falls on the weekend.
Hawks won 4-2 yesterday and 4-1 Saturday.
In girls hockey from the weekend, the Fort Frances Leafs bantam team split games against U.S. opponents.
Leafs won 4-2 Saturday against Proctor, but lost 4-3 to Duluth the next day.
Elsewhere, the Annalise Hayes scored four times as Lakewood Tire Eagles blanked BDO Stars.
Fort Frances Muskies seniors girls basketball team was swept in two games by the St. Ignatius Falcons for the NWOSSA title.
A couple of medals for area squash players at an event in Alberta.
Shawn Brady took Gold in the under 15 and 17 Novice Division at the Alberta Junior Jesters Squash Tournament.
Chase Badiuk lost in the quarter-finals of the same division.
Marita Matias claimed silver in the girls under 13 and 15 Novice Division.
Angel McCormack earned a bronze in the girls under 17 class.
Raymond Roy's rink was the winner of the men's bonspiel held on the weekend at the Fort Frances Curling Club.
Roy defeated the Adam Bolen rink in the final.
B-side went to Jim Jackson's foursome over Jon Thompson 8-7.
Don Debenet won the C-side with Sabino Rossi's rink earning D-side honours.
Greg Gustafson's rink beat Reece Jones 5 skins to 3 the "Meat Draw."
Local Sports For Friday November 16
Rainy River Owls senior girls basketball team is headed to the all-Ontario high school championships.
The Owls claimed the NWOSSA title by defeating Marathon in two straight games, 55-29 and 35-20.
The division A provincial championship is next weekend in St. Catherines.
Fort Frances Muskies senior girls basketball team will look for a berth to the AA championship today in Thunder Bay.
The NorWossa champs begin a best of the three series for the NWOSSA crown against the city champ St. Ignatius Falcons.
Fort Frances Canadians AA bantam hockey team hosts a 12 team tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre that gets underway this morning.
Canadians first game is at 10:45 a,m, against the Winnipeg Railcats.
Admission is free.
In a girls pee-week hockey game last night, the Emo Express defeated Fort Frances Esso 4-1.
Taylor Croswell with a pair, Avery Cates and Reese McQuaker scored for Emo.
Fort Frances Lakers have a pair of games this weekend with Minnesota clubs.
They host the Iron Rangers tonight at the Ice for Kids Arena before travelling to Cloquet to face the league leading Wilderness tomorrow.
Fort Frances Muskies hockey teams are in action in two different locations today.
The boys team is in tournament play in Morden, Manitoba.
The girls team travels to Proctor.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team is on the road tonight.
They face Silver Bay
The first curling bonspiel of the year goes at the Fort Frances Curling Club this weekend.
It starts today at 5 p.m.
The club is looking at at least four more team to join.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's and women's basketball teams are in Ely for games today.
The Owls claimed the NWOSSA title by defeating Marathon in two straight games, 55-29 and 35-20.
The division A provincial championship is next weekend in St. Catherines.
Fort Frances Muskies senior girls basketball team will look for a berth to the AA championship today in Thunder Bay.
The NorWossa champs begin a best of the three series for the NWOSSA crown against the city champ St. Ignatius Falcons.
Fort Frances Canadians AA bantam hockey team hosts a 12 team tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre that gets underway this morning.
Canadians first game is at 10:45 a,m, against the Winnipeg Railcats.
Admission is free.
In a girls pee-week hockey game last night, the Emo Express defeated Fort Frances Esso 4-1.
Taylor Croswell with a pair, Avery Cates and Reese McQuaker scored for Emo.
Fort Frances Lakers have a pair of games this weekend with Minnesota clubs.
They host the Iron Rangers tonight at the Ice for Kids Arena before travelling to Cloquet to face the league leading Wilderness tomorrow.
Fort Frances Muskies hockey teams are in action in two different locations today.
The boys team is in tournament play in Morden, Manitoba.
The girls team travels to Proctor.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team is on the road tonight.
They face Silver Bay
The first curling bonspiel of the year goes at the Fort Frances Curling Club this weekend.
It starts today at 5 p.m.
The club is looking at at least four more team to join.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's and women's basketball teams are in Ely for games today.
Local Sports For Thursday November 15
Two goals from Laureen Peters helped Boston Pizza to a 5-1 win over Cater 2-U in the Borderland Indoor Women's Soccer League.
Peters is the league leader with 15 goals.
In other action, Melanie Hyatt found the net four times as Peter's Plumbing and Heating clobbered Leon's Furniture, formerly team Blue 9-2.
The still sponsor-less Team Purple edged Wright Physiotherapy 3-2.
In the Fort Frances Girls-Women's Hockey Association, Kaemingh Esso edged the BDO Stars 5-4 in a pee-wee division game.
Maighyn DeGagne with a pair, Madison Morrison, Hailee Barnard and Alex Gartxke scored for Esso.
Jenna Clendenning, Carly Rae Beazley, Kelsey Langtry and Bryanna Dustin replied for the Stars.
Rainy River Owls senior girls basketball team has taken the series lead in the NWOSSA championship being played in Marathon today.
Owls scored a 55-29 victory in the first game of the best of three series.
Game two goes this afternoon with a deciding game to be played tomorrow if necessary.
The winner advances to the all-Ontario championship for division A ranked schools.
Notorious D.I.G. continues to lead the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League as play continues tonight.
The leaders have a three point bulge on second place the Gillon's Insurance Cougars.
Four other teams separated by six points are in a battle for third spot.
The first curling bonspiel of the year goes at the Fort Frances Curling Club this weekend.
A men's bonspiel starts tomorrow night.
The club is looking at at least four more team to join.
Peters is the league leader with 15 goals.
In other action, Melanie Hyatt found the net four times as Peter's Plumbing and Heating clobbered Leon's Furniture, formerly team Blue 9-2.
The still sponsor-less Team Purple edged Wright Physiotherapy 3-2.
In the Fort Frances Girls-Women's Hockey Association, Kaemingh Esso edged the BDO Stars 5-4 in a pee-wee division game.
Maighyn DeGagne with a pair, Madison Morrison, Hailee Barnard and Alex Gartxke scored for Esso.
Jenna Clendenning, Carly Rae Beazley, Kelsey Langtry and Bryanna Dustin replied for the Stars.
Rainy River Owls senior girls basketball team has taken the series lead in the NWOSSA championship being played in Marathon today.
Owls scored a 55-29 victory in the first game of the best of three series.
Game two goes this afternoon with a deciding game to be played tomorrow if necessary.
The winner advances to the all-Ontario championship for division A ranked schools.
Notorious D.I.G. continues to lead the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League as play continues tonight.
The leaders have a three point bulge on second place the Gillon's Insurance Cougars.
Four other teams separated by six points are in a battle for third spot.
The first curling bonspiel of the year goes at the Fort Frances Curling Club this weekend.
A men's bonspiel starts tomorrow night.
The club is looking at at least four more team to join.
Local Sports For Wednesday November 14
Fort France Muskies boys hockey team opened its NorWossa in a big way.
Braden Webb and Ahawennaseh Mitchell scored twice as the Muskies powered by the Dryden Eagles 7-2.
Nick Kaun had a goal and two assists with Tyler Fontana and Cole Godbout also scoring.
Muskies are in tournament play in Morden this weekend
Fort Frances Muskies girls team is also into the win column in NorWossa play.
Shilo Beck scored three times in helping the Muskies to a 6-4 win over Dryden at the 52 Canadian Rink.
Jessica Coran, Amber Jourdain, and Shelby Tymkin each added singles.
Calie Clendenning faced 26 shots for the win in net.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team came out on the losing end of an 8-0 shellacking at the hands of the Roseau Rams to open its season.
Fort Frances Muskies opponent in the NWOSSA championship in senior girls basketball has been determined.
St. Ignatius Falcons advanced after winning its third straight Thunder Bay title over Hammarskjold Monday.
The best of three final goes this weekend in Thunder Bay with the winner advancing to the provincial championship.
A member of the Rainy River Voyageurs women's basketball team has earned player of the week honours in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference's northern division.
Tiera Martin of Milwaukee lead the team in scoring and in steals in a pair of wins over the weekend.
Jonathan Losurdo of the Minnesota Iron Rangers has been named player of the week in the SIJHL.
Jordan Larson of the Fort Frances Lakers was an honourable mention.
Some honours for members of the International Falls Broncos football team.
Quarterback Gunnar Anderson, who also played on the defensive line, has been named an all-star in the Sea Range Conference.
Coach Jay Boyle was named coach of the year.
Boston Pizza remains the only unbeaten team in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League as it enters week five of its inaugural season.
BP looks for win number five as it plays Cater 2 U.
The league has also announced a new sponsor for its teams.
Peter's Plumbing and Heating has come on board to sponsor the former Red Team.
It's still looking for two others.
Braden Webb and Ahawennaseh Mitchell scored twice as the Muskies powered by the Dryden Eagles 7-2.
Nick Kaun had a goal and two assists with Tyler Fontana and Cole Godbout also scoring.
Muskies are in tournament play in Morden this weekend
Fort Frances Muskies girls team is also into the win column in NorWossa play.
Shilo Beck scored three times in helping the Muskies to a 6-4 win over Dryden at the 52 Canadian Rink.
Jessica Coran, Amber Jourdain, and Shelby Tymkin each added singles.
Calie Clendenning faced 26 shots for the win in net.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team came out on the losing end of an 8-0 shellacking at the hands of the Roseau Rams to open its season.
Fort Frances Muskies opponent in the NWOSSA championship in senior girls basketball has been determined.
St. Ignatius Falcons advanced after winning its third straight Thunder Bay title over Hammarskjold Monday.
The best of three final goes this weekend in Thunder Bay with the winner advancing to the provincial championship.
A member of the Rainy River Voyageurs women's basketball team has earned player of the week honours in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference's northern division.
Tiera Martin of Milwaukee lead the team in scoring and in steals in a pair of wins over the weekend.
Jonathan Losurdo of the Minnesota Iron Rangers has been named player of the week in the SIJHL.
Jordan Larson of the Fort Frances Lakers was an honourable mention.
Some honours for members of the International Falls Broncos football team.
Quarterback Gunnar Anderson, who also played on the defensive line, has been named an all-star in the Sea Range Conference.
Coach Jay Boyle was named coach of the year.
Boston Pizza remains the only unbeaten team in the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League as it enters week five of its inaugural season.
BP looks for win number five as it plays Cater 2 U.
The league has also announced a new sponsor for its teams.
Peter's Plumbing and Heating has come on board to sponsor the former Red Team.
It's still looking for two others.
Local Sports For Monday November 13
Fort Frances Canadians Bantam AA team captured its first tournament of the season.
Canadians went undefeated in six games and beat Kenora in the final 7-4 to take the title in Dryden on the weekend.
Cam Gushalak and Evan Krassey had a pair of goals in the final with singles from Brett Hakala, Noah Loveday and Cole Tymkin.
The Canadians host a tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre this weekend.
Fort Frances Canadians took home the silver medal at a pee-wee AA tournament in Dryden on the weekend.
Canadians lost 4-2 in the final to the Sioux Lookout Flyers.
Five teams with the Fort Frances Girls women's hockey association in tournament play in Thunder Bay on the weekend.
Energy Fitness Wild won the bantam division over M&M Meats 3-2 in a battle of two local clubs.
In the peewee division, Kaemingh Esso went 2 and 2 including a 7-3 win over Schreiber with Maighyn Degagne scoring all seven goals.
The ACO Chargers finished up the midget side with a 4-3 loss to Schreiber while the Pharmasave Wildcats ended the division with a 3-1 loss to Thunder Bay.
Jonathan Losurdo of the Minnesota Iron Rangers has been named player of the week in the SIJHL.
Jordan Larson of the Fort Frances Lakers was an honourable mention.
Fort Frances Muskies hockey seasons in NorWossa begin tonight at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Both the boys and girls teams have home games against the Dryden Eagles.
The boys drop the puck at 7:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arenas with the girls playing in the 52 Canadians Rink at 7:30 p.m.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team opens its season tonight as well with a home game against Roseau.
That game at Bronco Arena begins at 7:30 p.m.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's basketball team earned a pair of wins over the weekend, first beating Fond Du Lac 69-51 Friday then University of Wisconsin-Barron County 95-51.
The men lost 91-78 to Fond Du Lac and 86-70 to Mesabi Range.
Several members of the Borderland Skating Club got passing marks in a weekend of figure skating test days.
A total of 5 clubs participated with a total of 46 tests attempted.
A total of 16 skaters with the club were successful with Kaylyn Levesque, Angeline Redford, Brianna Eldridge, Joleigh Hayes each passing two separate categories.
Canadians went undefeated in six games and beat Kenora in the final 7-4 to take the title in Dryden on the weekend.
Cam Gushalak and Evan Krassey had a pair of goals in the final with singles from Brett Hakala, Noah Loveday and Cole Tymkin.
The Canadians host a tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre this weekend.
Fort Frances Canadians took home the silver medal at a pee-wee AA tournament in Dryden on the weekend.
Canadians lost 4-2 in the final to the Sioux Lookout Flyers.
Five teams with the Fort Frances Girls women's hockey association in tournament play in Thunder Bay on the weekend.
Energy Fitness Wild won the bantam division over M&M Meats 3-2 in a battle of two local clubs.
In the peewee division, Kaemingh Esso went 2 and 2 including a 7-3 win over Schreiber with Maighyn Degagne scoring all seven goals.
The ACO Chargers finished up the midget side with a 4-3 loss to Schreiber while the Pharmasave Wildcats ended the division with a 3-1 loss to Thunder Bay.
Jonathan Losurdo of the Minnesota Iron Rangers has been named player of the week in the SIJHL.
Jordan Larson of the Fort Frances Lakers was an honourable mention.
Fort Frances Muskies hockey seasons in NorWossa begin tonight at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Both the boys and girls teams have home games against the Dryden Eagles.
The boys drop the puck at 7:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arenas with the girls playing in the 52 Canadians Rink at 7:30 p.m.
International Falls Broncos girls hockey team opens its season tonight as well with a home game against Roseau.
That game at Bronco Arena begins at 7:30 p.m.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's basketball team earned a pair of wins over the weekend, first beating Fond Du Lac 69-51 Friday then University of Wisconsin-Barron County 95-51.
The men lost 91-78 to Fond Du Lac and 86-70 to Mesabi Range.
Several members of the Borderland Skating Club got passing marks in a weekend of figure skating test days.
A total of 5 clubs participated with a total of 46 tests attempted.
A total of 16 skaters with the club were successful with Kaylyn Levesque, Angeline Redford, Brianna Eldridge, Joleigh Hayes each passing two separate categories.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Local Sports For Friday November 9
Fort Frances Muskies senior girls basketball team is NorWossa AA champion.
The girls won the title by beating Kenora 30-18 to reach the final where they upset top ranked Dryden 33-22.
Muskies will play the winner of the Thunder Bay high school plays for the NWOSSA title next weekend.
In other games, the Muskies junior girls basketball team lost in the final to Kenora 35-31.
The senior boys volleyball team swept by Kenora in 3 sets, but lost to Dryden in the final in 5.
The junior boys were upset by Kenora in 5 games of their semi-final game.
Fort Frances Lakers are back in second spot in the SIJHL after defeating the Thunder Bay North Stars 5-1 at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Merritt Rysavy, Colton Spicer, Jacob Nolan, Brendan Cawston and Patrick Sofer provided the scoring.
Jameson Shortreed picked up the win in net .
A member of the Fort Frances Muskies football team has been recognized by the Winnipeg High School Football League.
Team captain Colton Craig has been named a conference all-star.
The grade 12 running back was one of team's offensive leaders.
Several members of the Falls High School girls swim team have advanced to the finals at the Section 7A championships in Hibbing.
Sarah Todd, Kourtney Clow, Breana Shofner, Blair Johnson, Emma Misner, Carolann Stone, Claire Herzig and Emily Saari will attempt to earn berth to the State finals tomorrow.
The first tournament of the season for the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association goes this weekend.
Pee wee teams from Fort Frances and Emo join with clubs traveling from Kenora, Winnipeg, Dryden and Thunder Bay.
Play at the Memorial Sports Centre started this morning with the finals set to go Sunday.
Rainy River Voyageurs basketball teams take to the court tonight in Virginia.
The men have a game against Fond Lu Lac.
The women's team is in tournament play at the Mesabi Range event.
The girls won the title by beating Kenora 30-18 to reach the final where they upset top ranked Dryden 33-22.
Muskies will play the winner of the Thunder Bay high school plays for the NWOSSA title next weekend.
In other games, the Muskies junior girls basketball team lost in the final to Kenora 35-31.
The senior boys volleyball team swept by Kenora in 3 sets, but lost to Dryden in the final in 5.
The junior boys were upset by Kenora in 5 games of their semi-final game.
Fort Frances Lakers are back in second spot in the SIJHL after defeating the Thunder Bay North Stars 5-1 at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Merritt Rysavy, Colton Spicer, Jacob Nolan, Brendan Cawston and Patrick Sofer provided the scoring.
Jameson Shortreed picked up the win in net .
A member of the Fort Frances Muskies football team has been recognized by the Winnipeg High School Football League.
Team captain Colton Craig has been named a conference all-star.
The grade 12 running back was one of team's offensive leaders.
Several members of the Falls High School girls swim team have advanced to the finals at the Section 7A championships in Hibbing.
Sarah Todd, Kourtney Clow, Breana Shofner, Blair Johnson, Emma Misner, Carolann Stone, Claire Herzig and Emily Saari will attempt to earn berth to the State finals tomorrow.
The first tournament of the season for the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association goes this weekend.
Pee wee teams from Fort Frances and Emo join with clubs traveling from Kenora, Winnipeg, Dryden and Thunder Bay.
Play at the Memorial Sports Centre started this morning with the finals set to go Sunday.
Rainy River Voyageurs basketball teams take to the court tonight in Virginia.
The men have a game against Fond Lu Lac.
The women's team is in tournament play at the Mesabi Range event.
Local Sports For Thursday November 8
A pair of championships for Rainy River High School.
The Owls first defeated Thomas Aquanis 26-13 for the junior girls basketball title.
The senior Owls held on for a 34-31 over Kenora to capture the NorWossa "A" crown and advance to the NWOSSA finals.
The Atikokan Voyaguers junior boys volleyball team fell short in its bid for a title, losing out in five hard found matches to Thomas Aquanis.
It's playoff action today for the Fort Frances Muskies in the NorWossa AA championships being played in Kenora.
The Muskies junior and senior boys volleyball teams and senior girls basketball team have semi-final games this morning against Kenora's Beaver Brae.
The Muskies junior girls basketball team are into the final after a first place finish in the regular season.
In the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League, Boston Pizza, formerly team Black, defeated Team Red 8-1 to remain unbeaten.
Laureen Peters had five goals for B.P.
Elsewhere, Cater 2 U, formerly Team Pink, beat Wright Physiotherapy, formerly the White Team 5-2.
Mandy Armstrong and McKenna Begin each scored twice for Cater 2 U.
Team Blue tied Team Purple 1-1.
A change in the schedule for the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League.
Games scheduled for Robert Moore School tonight will now be played at St. Michael's School.
Notoriuos D-I-G holds down first spot by just one point ahead of Gillon's Insurance Cougars and Bump it Up.
Fort Frances Lakers host the Thunder Bay North Stars at the Ice For Kids Arena tonight.
A Lakers win vaults them into second place, a point ahead of both the Stars and Dryden.
The Lakers are coming off two straight losses to Dryden while the Stars are coming off a loss to the Ice Dogs on Tuesday.
The Owls first defeated Thomas Aquanis 26-13 for the junior girls basketball title.
The senior Owls held on for a 34-31 over Kenora to capture the NorWossa "A" crown and advance to the NWOSSA finals.
The Atikokan Voyaguers junior boys volleyball team fell short in its bid for a title, losing out in five hard found matches to Thomas Aquanis.
It's playoff action today for the Fort Frances Muskies in the NorWossa AA championships being played in Kenora.
The Muskies junior and senior boys volleyball teams and senior girls basketball team have semi-final games this morning against Kenora's Beaver Brae.
The Muskies junior girls basketball team are into the final after a first place finish in the regular season.
In the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League, Boston Pizza, formerly team Black, defeated Team Red 8-1 to remain unbeaten.
Laureen Peters had five goals for B.P.
Elsewhere, Cater 2 U, formerly Team Pink, beat Wright Physiotherapy, formerly the White Team 5-2.
Mandy Armstrong and McKenna Begin each scored twice for Cater 2 U.
Team Blue tied Team Purple 1-1.
A change in the schedule for the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League.
Games scheduled for Robert Moore School tonight will now be played at St. Michael's School.
Notoriuos D-I-G holds down first spot by just one point ahead of Gillon's Insurance Cougars and Bump it Up.
Fort Frances Lakers host the Thunder Bay North Stars at the Ice For Kids Arena tonight.
A Lakers win vaults them into second place, a point ahead of both the Stars and Dryden.
The Lakers are coming off two straight losses to Dryden while the Stars are coming off a loss to the Ice Dogs on Tuesday.
Local Sports For Wednesday November 7
Three area school teams are in the finals at the NorWossa A championships in Kenora.
The Atikokan Voyageurs reached the final in junior boys volleyball after sweeping Whitefish Bay in three game.
They face Thomas Aquanis for the title later today.
The Rainy River Owls, who earn byes to the finals in both junior and senior girls basketball, will face Thomas Aquanis for both titles.
The Kenora school reached the junior final after beating Atikokan 41-27 in a semi-final match.
The Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League resumes play tonight after taking last week off for Hallowe'en.
The schedule includes a battle of unbeaten teams with Red and Black both leading the league with 3-and-0 records.
The Atikokan Voyageurs reached the final in junior boys volleyball after sweeping Whitefish Bay in three game.
They face Thomas Aquanis for the title later today.
The Rainy River Owls, who earn byes to the finals in both junior and senior girls basketball, will face Thomas Aquanis for both titles.
The Kenora school reached the junior final after beating Atikokan 41-27 in a semi-final match.
The Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League resumes play tonight after taking last week off for Hallowe'en.
The schedule includes a battle of unbeaten teams with Red and Black both leading the league with 3-and-0 records.
Local Sports For Tuesday November 6
Four district school teams challenge for NorWossa A titles beginning today.
The Atikokan Voyageurs junior boys volleyball and junior girls basketball teams are in playoff action today for the right to play in tomorrow's finals.
The Rainy River Owls junior and senior girls basketball teams are also in the hunt for titles, advancing to tomorrow's finals after finishing first in their respective divisions.
The Atikokan Voyageurs junior boys volleyball and junior girls basketball teams are in playoff action today for the right to play in tomorrow's finals.
The Rainy River Owls junior and senior girls basketball teams are also in the hunt for titles, advancing to tomorrow's finals after finishing first in their respective divisions.
Local Sports For Monday November 5
Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team lost out to Kenora in the final of its tournament held on the weekend at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Muskies went down to defeat by the score of 3-2.
Muskies had gone undefeated in the tournament until then.
Fort Frances High School runner, Sydney Radigan was 140th out of 244 runners at the all-Ontario Cross Country championships in Brampton.
Radigan was competing for the first time in the Midget 3K run.
At the Minnesota Cross Country State championships, Lexi Erickson of International Falls finished 19th in the girls run.
Rachel Foss was 103rd.
Fort Frances Lakers dropped their second straight game Saturday to the hands of the Dryden Ice Dogs in Dryden 3-1.
The Lakers lost 4-1 the night before to the Dogs at the Ice for Kids Arena.
Colton Spicer scored his team high 10th of the season in Saturday's contest.
Fort Frances Canadians pee-wees swept their games in the Northwestern Ontario Pee-Wee AA league held Saturday in Dryden.
Canadians first edged Sioux Lookout 5-4 then beat Dryden 5-2.
Emo's Luke Judson scored his 9th goal of the season in Lakehead University's 5-4 win over Carlton Saturday.
He also recorded a pair of assists in Friday 6-2 loss to the Ravens.
Fort Frances and Kenora are joining forces to seek out Canada's national senior hockey title.
Kenora Thistles, the region's lone senior team, is inviting former Thunderhawks to an orientation camp this Saturday in Kenora.
Former hawks General Manager Dean Bruyere, now serving as an assistant GM to the Kenora team, says a number of former Fort players have already committed to playing.
Bruyere says the team will be based out of Kenora with attempts being made to play some games in the Fort.
Falls High School junior girls swim team earned a number of podium finishes at the Little Giant Invite at Mesabi East yesterday.
Emily Saari won the 100 yard freestyle and placed second in the 100 yard individual medley.
Carolann Stone earned second place finishes in the 200 yard free and 100 yard backstroke.
Emma Misner won the 100 yard free while Abby Kostiuk won 100 yard backstroke.
Muskies went down to defeat by the score of 3-2.
Muskies had gone undefeated in the tournament until then.
Fort Frances High School runner, Sydney Radigan was 140th out of 244 runners at the all-Ontario Cross Country championships in Brampton.
Radigan was competing for the first time in the Midget 3K run.
At the Minnesota Cross Country State championships, Lexi Erickson of International Falls finished 19th in the girls run.
Rachel Foss was 103rd.
Fort Frances Lakers dropped their second straight game Saturday to the hands of the Dryden Ice Dogs in Dryden 3-1.
The Lakers lost 4-1 the night before to the Dogs at the Ice for Kids Arena.
Colton Spicer scored his team high 10th of the season in Saturday's contest.
Fort Frances Canadians pee-wees swept their games in the Northwestern Ontario Pee-Wee AA league held Saturday in Dryden.
Canadians first edged Sioux Lookout 5-4 then beat Dryden 5-2.
Emo's Luke Judson scored his 9th goal of the season in Lakehead University's 5-4 win over Carlton Saturday.
He also recorded a pair of assists in Friday 6-2 loss to the Ravens.
Fort Frances and Kenora are joining forces to seek out Canada's national senior hockey title.
Kenora Thistles, the region's lone senior team, is inviting former Thunderhawks to an orientation camp this Saturday in Kenora.
Former hawks General Manager Dean Bruyere, now serving as an assistant GM to the Kenora team, says a number of former Fort players have already committed to playing.
Bruyere says the team will be based out of Kenora with attempts being made to play some games in the Fort.
Falls High School junior girls swim team earned a number of podium finishes at the Little Giant Invite at Mesabi East yesterday.
Emily Saari won the 100 yard freestyle and placed second in the 100 yard individual medley.
Carolann Stone earned second place finishes in the 200 yard free and 100 yard backstroke.
Emma Misner won the 100 yard free while Abby Kostiuk won 100 yard backstroke.
Local Sports For Friday October 26
For the second straight year, the Falls High School girls run team has qualified for the State championships after finishing second at the Section 7A event yesterday in Cloquet.
Lexi Erickson in 4th and Sydney Raboin in 7th also head to the State finals November 3.
A busy weekend for Fort Frances Muskies sports teams.
The senior boys volleyball, and girls hockey teams are in Winnipeg for tournaments.
The Muskies football team is in Steinback in a quarter-final game of the Winnipeg High School Football League.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team is in Virginia to face Hermantown in a quarter-final match-up in the Section 7AA championship.
Fort Frances Lakers return home for a game against the Minnesota Iron Rangers.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's hockey team hosts a tournament starting tonight that includes the Confederation College Thunderhawks.
The Voyageurs open the event with a game against Queens - 6 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
The Thunderhawks face Minot at 8 p.m. tonight.
Lexi Erickson in 4th and Sydney Raboin in 7th also head to the State finals November 3.
A busy weekend for Fort Frances Muskies sports teams.
The senior boys volleyball, and girls hockey teams are in Winnipeg for tournaments.
The Muskies football team is in Steinback in a quarter-final game of the Winnipeg High School Football League.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team is in Virginia to face Hermantown in a quarter-final match-up in the Section 7AA championship.
Fort Frances Lakers return home for a game against the Minnesota Iron Rangers.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's hockey team hosts a tournament starting tonight that includes the Confederation College Thunderhawks.
The Voyageurs open the event with a game against Queens - 6 p.m. at Bronco Arena.
The Thunderhawks face Minot at 8 p.m. tonight.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Local Sports For Thursday October 25
Mason Meyer's goal midway through the third period stood as the winner as the Fort Frances Lakers upset the league leading Minnesota Wilderness 4-3 in Cloquet.
The Lakers are now a point back of Thunder Bay for second spot in the SIJHL.
Colton Spicer, Kevin Kurm and Jacob Nolan also replied for the Fort.
Two members of the Fort Frances Lakers have been invited to attend the Canada West selection camp in preparation for this year's World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia.
Defenceman Jon Carlson and forward Colton Spicer will join 60 other players from across western Canada vying for 22 spots on the teams.
The camp will be held next week in Calgary.
In the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League, Laureen Peters scored three times in giving Team Black a 5-4 win over Team Purple to stay perfect after three weeks.
Team Red won its third straight in a 4-3 decision over Team Pink.
Melanie Hyatt had a pair of goals for the Reds.
Tara MacEachern scored twice as White blanked Blue 4-0.
International Falls Bronco girls volleyball team defeated Eveleth-Gilbert in 3 games to advance to the quarter-finals of the Section 7AA championship.
The Broncos now face Hermanton tomorrow in Virginia.
Two members of the Fort Frances High School cross country run team has earned berths to the provincial championships.
Sydney Radigan placed 2nd in the midget girls division and Hailey Beaudry was 5th in junior girls at the NorWossa championships in Thunder Bay.
They'll attend the all-Ontario event in Ottawa November 3.
The Lakers are now a point back of Thunder Bay for second spot in the SIJHL.
Colton Spicer, Kevin Kurm and Jacob Nolan also replied for the Fort.
Two members of the Fort Frances Lakers have been invited to attend the Canada West selection camp in preparation for this year's World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia.
Defenceman Jon Carlson and forward Colton Spicer will join 60 other players from across western Canada vying for 22 spots on the teams.
The camp will be held next week in Calgary.
In the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League, Laureen Peters scored three times in giving Team Black a 5-4 win over Team Purple to stay perfect after three weeks.
Team Red won its third straight in a 4-3 decision over Team Pink.
Melanie Hyatt had a pair of goals for the Reds.
Tara MacEachern scored twice as White blanked Blue 4-0.
International Falls Bronco girls volleyball team defeated Eveleth-Gilbert in 3 games to advance to the quarter-finals of the Section 7AA championship.
The Broncos now face Hermanton tomorrow in Virginia.
Two members of the Fort Frances High School cross country run team has earned berths to the provincial championships.
Sydney Radigan placed 2nd in the midget girls division and Hailey Beaudry was 5th in junior girls at the NorWossa championships in Thunder Bay.
They'll attend the all-Ontario event in Ottawa November 3.
Local Sports For Wednesday October 24
A first for Fort Frances Muskies court teams this season.
All four teams won in games played yesterday against Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos.
The junior girls basketball team ran its record to 5 and 1 with a 34-32 decision over Kenora.
The senior girls won for the first time this season, 22-17.
On the volleyball court, the junior boys won in four sets while senior boys won their match over the Broncos in four as well.
Atikokan Voyageurs earned one win in games played on the court yesterday against Kenora's St. Thomas Aquinas Saints.
The Voyageurs junior boys volleyball team defeated the Saints in five games.
The seniors lost in three.
On the basketball court, Atikokan's junior girls lost 45-30 while the senior fell 40-18.
International Falls Broncos football team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Section 7AAA championship with a convincing 35-8 win last night over Virginia.
Nick Janttie had three short touchdown runs while Ben Humbert caught two more on passes from Gunnar Anderson.
The Broncos will play in Proctor Saturday.
Playoff action for the International Broncos girls volleyball team tonight.
They open the first round play in the Section 7AA championship with a home game against Eveleth-Gilbert.
Game time is 7 p.m.
All four teams won in games played yesterday against Kenora's Beaver Brae Broncos.
The junior girls basketball team ran its record to 5 and 1 with a 34-32 decision over Kenora.
The senior girls won for the first time this season, 22-17.
On the volleyball court, the junior boys won in four sets while senior boys won their match over the Broncos in four as well.
Atikokan Voyageurs earned one win in games played on the court yesterday against Kenora's St. Thomas Aquinas Saints.
The Voyageurs junior boys volleyball team defeated the Saints in five games.
The seniors lost in three.
On the basketball court, Atikokan's junior girls lost 45-30 while the senior fell 40-18.
International Falls Broncos football team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Section 7AAA championship with a convincing 35-8 win last night over Virginia.
Nick Janttie had three short touchdown runs while Ben Humbert caught two more on passes from Gunnar Anderson.
The Broncos will play in Proctor Saturday.
Playoff action for the International Broncos girls volleyball team tonight.
They open the first round play in the Section 7AA championship with a home game against Eveleth-Gilbert.
Game time is 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Local Sports For Tuesday October 23
Fort Frances Lakers have moved into third place in the SIJHL.
A two goal - two assists performance, including the game winner, from Kevin Kurm sparked the Lakers to a 6-3 win over the Dryden Ice Dogs last night at the Ice for Kids Arena.
Owen Stauber, Davis Smith, Jon Carlson and Mason Meyer also scored for the Lakers who moved a point ahead of the Dogs.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams travel to Kenora for a series of games against Beaver Brae.
The Muskies won three of four games in their last meeting with the Broncos
International Falls Broncos football team is in quarter-final action in the Section 7AAA championship with a game against Virginia.
That game is being played at Broncos Stadium beginning at 7 p.m.
A two goal - two assists performance, including the game winner, from Kevin Kurm sparked the Lakers to a 6-3 win over the Dryden Ice Dogs last night at the Ice for Kids Arena.
Owen Stauber, Davis Smith, Jon Carlson and Mason Meyer also scored for the Lakers who moved a point ahead of the Dogs.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams travel to Kenora for a series of games against Beaver Brae.
The Muskies won three of four games in their last meeting with the Broncos
International Falls Broncos football team is in quarter-final action in the Section 7AAA championship with a game against Virginia.
That game is being played at Broncos Stadium beginning at 7 p.m.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Local Sports for Monday October 22
A host of medals for the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team at its season opening meet on the weekend at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Levi Rittau took gold high-point in the boys 15 & over age group with 8 first place finishes.
Regan Danylchuk claimed silver in the Girls 13-14 age group with 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 4 thirds and a fourth.
Mitchell Riordon took bronze in the boys 13-14 age group with 3 firsts, 3 seconds and two third place finishes.
12 year old Josh Cousineau qualified for the first time for four events at this December's Prairie Winter Invitational swim meet in December.
Fort Frances Canadians AA pee wee team split games played in the Northwestern Ontario Pee Wee League.
The Canadians lost 5-4 to Kenora in their first game with James Gushulak, Garret Woods, Sullivan Shortreed and Ian Tookenay scoring for the Canadians.
In the second, the Canadian blanked Sioux Lookout 5-0.
Cooper Witherspoon, Ethan Carlson-Jourdain, and James Gushulak with a pair tallying for Fort Frances.
Fort Frances Canadians AA atoms defeated Dryden in a pair of games on the weekend, winning 11-2 Saturday and 7-0 yesterday.
Kaleb Bruyere notched three goals in Saturday's game with Adam George, Cael Anderson and Carson Noga each scoring twice.
Jacob Albright and Drake Sheppard added singles.
Adam George had a pair in Sunday's win singles off the sticks of Sai'zha Norwegian, Drake Sheppard, Carson Noga, Cole Magill and Kaleb Bruyere,
The Canadians bantam AA team beat Dryden 9-3 Saturday.
Tyler Van Uden with a hat trick in the game.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's hockey team earned a split in its weekend opener with Iowa State.
The Voyageurs lost 3-2 in Saturday game.
Jaylene Anderson of Rainy River and Chelsey Clarke with goals for the home side.
Taylor Dixon of Fort Frances had both goals in Sunday's 2-1 win.
Emo's Luke Judson scored his team leading 7th of the year in helping Lakehead University Thunderwolves to a 4-0 win Saturday over Laurier.
Fort Frances Muskies junior girls basketball team won a tournament in Thunder Bay, defeating host Westgate 31-21 in the final game.
The Muskies seniors girls basketbal team shared in the win in the consolation side of a tournament in Thunder Bay.
After losing to Hammarskjold, the Muskies beat Superior and Westgate to reach the final against Dryden.
Rather than the NorWossa rivals play for the title, they agreed to play exhibition games with other teams in the tournament and share the consolation win.
Borderland Racing Association handed out its awards Saturday.
The late Keith McNally and Dennis Pelepetz were inducted into the Association's Hall of Fame.
Here a list of all award winners.
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds Points
1 #17 Christopher Leek, Emo
2 #14C Cody Ossachuk, Pinewood
3 #60X Chuck Lambert, Fort Frances
4 #99 Brody Strachan, Emo
5 #50 Brady Caul, Fort Frances
6 #2X4 Ken Perry, Fort Frances
7 #21D Matt DePiero, Fort Frances
8 #11 Anthony Visser, Emo
9 #8B Chad Bogacki, Edmonton, AB
10 #33 Dwayne Pihulak, Crozier
Street Stocks Points
1 #500 Libby Wilson, Fort Frances
2 #18 Chris Shine, Devlin
3 #25 Richard Visser, Emo
4 #4U Kyle Godin, Rainy River
5 #5 Wes Morriseau, Barwick
6 #15 Ron Westover, Devlin
7 #7 Darien Trimble, Fort Frances
8 #21B Carlee Bosma, Emo
9 #17 Jeff Wickstrom, Int'l Falls, MN
10 #88 Tyler Wickstrom, Int'l Falls, MN
WISSOTA Modifieds Points
1 #16 Gavin Paull, Fort Frances
2 #66X Denny Trimble, Devlin
3 #99 Glen Strachan, Emo
4 #24 Steve Nordin, Stratton
5 #4U Lindsay Bourre, Rainy River
6 #14 Tyler Brown, Rainy River
7 #6 Gary Wilson, Devlin
8 #41 Ron Korpi, Fort Frances
9 #74 Dustin Wahl, Greenbush, MN
10 #12P Dwayne Pelepetz, Emo
Best Appearing Car
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #60X Chuck Lambert
Street Stocks - #500 Libby Wilson
WISSOTA Modifieds - #66X Denny Trimble
Hard Luck Award
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #99 Brody Strachan
Street Stocks - #7 Darien Trimble
WISSOTA Modifieds - #41 Ron Korpi
Hard Charger
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #17 Christopher Leek
Street Stocks - #500 Libby/Tylar Wilson
WISSOTA Modifieds - #16 Gavin Paull
Most Feature Wins
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #17 Christopher Leek, #60X Chuck Lambert, #50 Brady Caul
Street Stocks - #500 Tylar Wilson and #15 Ron Westover
WISSOTA Modifieds - #16 Gavin Paull
Most Improved
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #14C Cody Ossachuk
Street Stocks - #500 Libby Wilson
WISSOTA Modifieds - #66X Denny Trimble
Sportsmanship
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #60X Chuck Lambert
Keith McNally Memorial Sportsman - # 4U Kyle Godin
WISSOTA Modifieds Gilbert Warren Memorial Sportsman- #99 Glen Strachan
Keith McNally Memorial
#5 Wes Morriseau
Rookies of the Year
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #99 Brody Strachan
Street Stocks - #4U Kyle Godin
WISSOTA Modifieds - #24 Steve Nordin
Go-karters at Emo also received their season ending awards.
Here are the division leaders.
Novice
1st AJ Kellar
2nd Raice Westover
3rd Justin Besch
4th Jyllian Westover
5th Tayla Trimble
6th Garrett Paull
7th Carter Kinnear
8th Jordan Gamsby
Advanced
1st Tanner Williamson
2nd Aric Supinski
3rd Delbert Collett
4th Jason Supinski
5th Cole Trimble
6th Marissa Kinnear
Roll Over Trophy: Marissa Kinnear
Levi Rittau took gold high-point in the boys 15 & over age group with 8 first place finishes.
Regan Danylchuk claimed silver in the Girls 13-14 age group with 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 4 thirds and a fourth.
Mitchell Riordon took bronze in the boys 13-14 age group with 3 firsts, 3 seconds and two third place finishes.
12 year old Josh Cousineau qualified for the first time for four events at this December's Prairie Winter Invitational swim meet in December.
Fort Frances Canadians AA pee wee team split games played in the Northwestern Ontario Pee Wee League.
The Canadians lost 5-4 to Kenora in their first game with James Gushulak, Garret Woods, Sullivan Shortreed and Ian Tookenay scoring for the Canadians.
In the second, the Canadian blanked Sioux Lookout 5-0.
Cooper Witherspoon, Ethan Carlson-Jourdain, and James Gushulak with a pair tallying for Fort Frances.
Fort Frances Canadians AA atoms defeated Dryden in a pair of games on the weekend, winning 11-2 Saturday and 7-0 yesterday.
Kaleb Bruyere notched three goals in Saturday's game with Adam George, Cael Anderson and Carson Noga each scoring twice.
Jacob Albright and Drake Sheppard added singles.
Adam George had a pair in Sunday's win singles off the sticks of Sai'zha Norwegian, Drake Sheppard, Carson Noga, Cole Magill and Kaleb Bruyere,
The Canadians bantam AA team beat Dryden 9-3 Saturday.
Tyler Van Uden with a hat trick in the game.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's hockey team earned a split in its weekend opener with Iowa State.
The Voyageurs lost 3-2 in Saturday game.
Jaylene Anderson of Rainy River and Chelsey Clarke with goals for the home side.
Taylor Dixon of Fort Frances had both goals in Sunday's 2-1 win.
Emo's Luke Judson scored his team leading 7th of the year in helping Lakehead University Thunderwolves to a 4-0 win Saturday over Laurier.
Fort Frances Muskies junior girls basketball team won a tournament in Thunder Bay, defeating host Westgate 31-21 in the final game.
The Muskies seniors girls basketbal team shared in the win in the consolation side of a tournament in Thunder Bay.
After losing to Hammarskjold, the Muskies beat Superior and Westgate to reach the final against Dryden.
Rather than the NorWossa rivals play for the title, they agreed to play exhibition games with other teams in the tournament and share the consolation win.
Borderland Racing Association handed out its awards Saturday.
The late Keith McNally and Dennis Pelepetz were inducted into the Association's Hall of Fame.
Here a list of all award winners.
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds Points
1 #17 Christopher Leek, Emo
2 #14C Cody Ossachuk, Pinewood
3 #60X Chuck Lambert, Fort Frances
4 #99 Brody Strachan, Emo
5 #50 Brady Caul, Fort Frances
6 #2X4 Ken Perry, Fort Frances
7 #21D Matt DePiero, Fort Frances
8 #11 Anthony Visser, Emo
9 #8B Chad Bogacki, Edmonton, AB
10 #33 Dwayne Pihulak, Crozier
Street Stocks Points
1 #500 Libby Wilson, Fort Frances
2 #18 Chris Shine, Devlin
3 #25 Richard Visser, Emo
4 #4U Kyle Godin, Rainy River
5 #5 Wes Morriseau, Barwick
6 #15 Ron Westover, Devlin
7 #7 Darien Trimble, Fort Frances
8 #21B Carlee Bosma, Emo
9 #17 Jeff Wickstrom, Int'l Falls, MN
10 #88 Tyler Wickstrom, Int'l Falls, MN
WISSOTA Modifieds Points
1 #16 Gavin Paull, Fort Frances
2 #66X Denny Trimble, Devlin
3 #99 Glen Strachan, Emo
4 #24 Steve Nordin, Stratton
5 #4U Lindsay Bourre, Rainy River
6 #14 Tyler Brown, Rainy River
7 #6 Gary Wilson, Devlin
8 #41 Ron Korpi, Fort Frances
9 #74 Dustin Wahl, Greenbush, MN
10 #12P Dwayne Pelepetz, Emo
Best Appearing Car
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #60X Chuck Lambert
Street Stocks - #500 Libby Wilson
WISSOTA Modifieds - #66X Denny Trimble
Hard Luck Award
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #99 Brody Strachan
Street Stocks - #7 Darien Trimble
WISSOTA Modifieds - #41 Ron Korpi
Hard Charger
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #17 Christopher Leek
Street Stocks - #500 Libby/Tylar Wilson
WISSOTA Modifieds - #16 Gavin Paull
Most Feature Wins
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #17 Christopher Leek, #60X Chuck Lambert, #50 Brady Caul
Street Stocks - #500 Tylar Wilson and #15 Ron Westover
WISSOTA Modifieds - #16 Gavin Paull
Most Improved
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #14C Cody Ossachuk
Street Stocks - #500 Libby Wilson
WISSOTA Modifieds - #66X Denny Trimble
Sportsmanship
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #60X Chuck Lambert
Keith McNally Memorial Sportsman - # 4U Kyle Godin
WISSOTA Modifieds Gilbert Warren Memorial Sportsman- #99 Glen Strachan
Keith McNally Memorial
#5 Wes Morriseau
Rookies of the Year
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - #99 Brody Strachan
Street Stocks - #4U Kyle Godin
WISSOTA Modifieds - #24 Steve Nordin
Go-karters at Emo also received their season ending awards.
Here are the division leaders.
Novice
1st AJ Kellar
2nd Raice Westover
3rd Justin Besch
4th Jyllian Westover
5th Tayla Trimble
6th Garrett Paull
7th Carter Kinnear
8th Jordan Gamsby
Advanced
1st Tanner Williamson
2nd Aric Supinski
3rd Delbert Collett
4th Jason Supinski
5th Cole Trimble
6th Marissa Kinnear
Roll Over Trophy: Marissa Kinnear
Local Sports For Friday October 19
Fort Frances Lakers defeated the Minnesota Iron Rangers 4-1.
Colton Spicer, Davis Smith, Brendan Cawston and Jon Carlson with the goals.
Jameson Shortreed got the win in net in his first game as a Laker since being acquired in a trade from Drumheller of Alberta.
Fort Frances Lakers were busy off the ice as well.
Ryan Wildman was sent to the Abitibi Eskimos while Brennan Nesrallah was shipped to Elliot Lake of the Northern Ontario junior league for player development fees.
Tyler Tuneberg was traded to the Minnesota Iron Rangers for defenceman Cody Wickstrom.
Former Fort Frances Muskie Courtney Easton scored twice in helping Confederation College women's hockey team defeat Lakehead University 8-2.
Other former Muskies Jessica Taggart and Melanie Scott earned assists in the game.
Fort Frances Muskies junior girls basketball team ran its record to 4-and-1 with a 40-19 win over the Dryden Eagles at Fort high.
The seniors girls team lost 48-29 to the Eagles.
On the volleyball court, both the Muskies junior and seniors boys teams lost to Dryden in 5 sets.
Fort Frances Muskies football team takes its 2-4 record into Winnipeg this afternoon for a game against St. Norbert Collegiate.
Atikokan Voyageurs took both the junior and senior boys volleyball matches played against Rainy River yesterday in Atikokan.
The juniors got by the Owls in 4 games to take over second spot in the standings.
The seniors defeated Rainy River in 5 games to tied the Owls and two other teams for fourth place.
There's a close race developing for the lead in the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League.
Gillons's Insurance Cougars still holds down top spot after play last night, but three teams, Notorious D-I-G, Bump it Up and Scared Hitless are now just a point back in second
Members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team begin their season this weekend by hosting a meeting at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Over one hundred swimmers from Thunder Bay, Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake as well as the local club will take party.
The swimming begins tonight and admission is free.
Colton Spicer, Davis Smith, Brendan Cawston and Jon Carlson with the goals.
Jameson Shortreed got the win in net in his first game as a Laker since being acquired in a trade from Drumheller of Alberta.
Fort Frances Lakers were busy off the ice as well.
Ryan Wildman was sent to the Abitibi Eskimos while Brennan Nesrallah was shipped to Elliot Lake of the Northern Ontario junior league for player development fees.
Tyler Tuneberg was traded to the Minnesota Iron Rangers for defenceman Cody Wickstrom.
Former Fort Frances Muskie Courtney Easton scored twice in helping Confederation College women's hockey team defeat Lakehead University 8-2.
Other former Muskies Jessica Taggart and Melanie Scott earned assists in the game.
Fort Frances Muskies junior girls basketball team ran its record to 4-and-1 with a 40-19 win over the Dryden Eagles at Fort high.
The seniors girls team lost 48-29 to the Eagles.
On the volleyball court, both the Muskies junior and seniors boys teams lost to Dryden in 5 sets.
Fort Frances Muskies football team takes its 2-4 record into Winnipeg this afternoon for a game against St. Norbert Collegiate.
Atikokan Voyageurs took both the junior and senior boys volleyball matches played against Rainy River yesterday in Atikokan.
The juniors got by the Owls in 4 games to take over second spot in the standings.
The seniors defeated Rainy River in 5 games to tied the Owls and two other teams for fourth place.
There's a close race developing for the lead in the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League.
Gillons's Insurance Cougars still holds down top spot after play last night, but three teams, Notorious D-I-G, Bump it Up and Scared Hitless are now just a point back in second
Members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team begin their season this weekend by hosting a meeting at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Over one hundred swimmers from Thunder Bay, Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake as well as the local club will take party.
The swimming begins tonight and admission is free.
Local Sports For Thursday October 18
A familiar face is back with the Fort Frances Lakers.
Goaltender Jameson Shortreed has been acquired from Drumheller of the Alberta Junior Hockey League where he had played five games this season.
Shortreed played for the Lakers for two seasons, before leaving in 2011 to continue his career in the North American Hockey League and then the Alberta league.
Fort Frances Lakers will be looking for a win tonight to keep a hold of their fourth place standing in the SIHJL.
The Minnesota Iron Rangers come to the Ice For Kids Arena tonight a single point behind the Lakers.
It's the first meeting between these two teams since the Lakers season opening loss last month.
In the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League, Jessica Caul scored three times in leading Team Red to a 6-2 win over Team White.
Sydney Radigan found the net three times in Team Purple's 4-2 win over Team Pink.
Laureen Peters notched five goals and Tanya Hughes added four more as Team Black shutout Team Blue 10-0.
International Falls Broncos football team ended its regular season with an 16-6 win over Greenway.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams open the second half of their NorWossa schedule at home with games against Dryden.
Week five of the Fort Frances women's volleyball league goes tonight with tight battle for the league lead.
Gillon's Insurance Cougars hold down top spot with Scared Hitless a point back and two teams, Notorious D-I-G and Bump it Up sitting just two points behind in third.
Goaltender Jameson Shortreed has been acquired from Drumheller of the Alberta Junior Hockey League where he had played five games this season.
Shortreed played for the Lakers for two seasons, before leaving in 2011 to continue his career in the North American Hockey League and then the Alberta league.
Fort Frances Lakers will be looking for a win tonight to keep a hold of their fourth place standing in the SIHJL.
The Minnesota Iron Rangers come to the Ice For Kids Arena tonight a single point behind the Lakers.
It's the first meeting between these two teams since the Lakers season opening loss last month.
In the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League, Jessica Caul scored three times in leading Team Red to a 6-2 win over Team White.
Sydney Radigan found the net three times in Team Purple's 4-2 win over Team Pink.
Laureen Peters notched five goals and Tanya Hughes added four more as Team Black shutout Team Blue 10-0.
International Falls Broncos football team ended its regular season with an 16-6 win over Greenway.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams open the second half of their NorWossa schedule at home with games against Dryden.
Week five of the Fort Frances women's volleyball league goes tonight with tight battle for the league lead.
Gillon's Insurance Cougars hold down top spot with Scared Hitless a point back and two teams, Notorious D-I-G and Bump it Up sitting just two points behind in third.
Local Sports For Wednesday October 17
Four members of the Falls High School girls cross country run team earned all-conference honours at the Iron Range Conference Championships at Hoyts Lake.
Lexi Erickson in 3rd, Sydney Raboin in 4th, Amy Auran in 11th and Amber Harms in 12th advance to the Section 7A meet next week.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team swept by Mesabi East 3-0 to earn 7th place in the Iron Range Conference playoffs
The Broncos now await their seeding in next week's Section 7AA championship.
In the pool, the Falls High School girls swim team took 5 of 6 events to out score North East Range-Ely.
Lexi Erickson in 3rd, Sydney Raboin in 4th, Amy Auran in 11th and Amber Harms in 12th advance to the Section 7A meet next week.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team swept by Mesabi East 3-0 to earn 7th place in the Iron Range Conference playoffs
The Broncos now await their seeding in next week's Section 7AA championship.
In the pool, the Falls High School girls swim team took 5 of 6 events to out score North East Range-Ely.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Local Sports For Tuesday October 16
Fort Frances Lakers had their 4-game winning streak snapped with a 7-5 loss at the hands of the Dryden Ice Dogs in Dryden.
Colton Spicer, Ethan Brekke, Alex Bruess, Jordan Christianson and Jon Carlson provided the Lakers scoring.
The Lakers are home to the Minnesota Iron Rangers on Thursday.
For the second straight week, a member of the Fort Frances Lakers has been named player of the week in the SIJHL.
Merritt Rysavy had four goals and five points in the Lakers two wins on the weekend.
Netminder Tanner Hamilton won the award a week ago.
Colton Spicer, Ethan Brekke, Alex Bruess, Jordan Christianson and Jon Carlson provided the Lakers scoring.
The Lakers are home to the Minnesota Iron Rangers on Thursday.
For the second straight week, a member of the Fort Frances Lakers has been named player of the week in the SIJHL.
Merritt Rysavy had four goals and five points in the Lakers two wins on the weekend.
Netminder Tanner Hamilton won the award a week ago.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Local Sports For Monday October 15
Merritt Rysavy and Colton Spicer each scored twice as the Fort Frances Lakers rolled to an 8-3 win over Thunder Bay Saturday at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Jon Bachman, Kevin Kurm, Alex Bruess and Mason Meyer also scored for the Lakers who have now won four straight.
The Lakers are in Dryden tonight.
Fort Frances Canadians lost 4-0 to Sioux Lookout and beat Dryden 6-3 in Northwestern Ontario Peewee AA League action Saturday in Dryden.
Sullivan Shortreed, Ethan Carlson-Jourdain, Jake Clenndening, Ian Tookenay, Eric Pitkanen, and Kendyn Faragher had the goals in the win over Dryden.
Fort Frances native Joe Basaraba had a pair of goals as the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs split their season opening games with Ohio State on the weekend.
Emo's Luke Judson had goal and two assists in Lakehead University's 7-3 win over York on Friday, but was shutout on the score sheet in the ThunderWolves 6-3 loss Saturday.
Three Fort Frances women figured prominently in the scoring of Confederation College Thunderhawks hockey team at a tournament in Thunder Bay on the weekend.
The College team went 3-and-1.
Jessica Taggart scored the winning goal while Courtney Easton added another in the Hawks 3-1 win over Manitoba's Prairie Blaze yesterday.
Melanie Scott scored twice in a 3-1 win Saturday over the Manitoba Silvertips.
The Hawks will be in International Falls this weekend for a tournament hosted by the Rainy River Voyageurs.
Rainy River Owls beat the Fort Frances Muskies 26-22 to win the junior girls basketball tournament held on the weekend at Fort High.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team finished 5th at a Section 7A tournament in Grand Rapids, beating Superior 2-straight in their final game.
The junior varsity team was 4th in a junior tournament.
Falls High School girls swim team was third at the True Team Sectionals in Grand Rapids.
Third place finishes by Abby Kostiuk in the 50 yard backstroke and the 200 yard individual medley relay team were the Broncos best finishes.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's volleyball team dropped games to Central Lakes on Friday and Northland on Saturday.
Jon Bachman, Kevin Kurm, Alex Bruess and Mason Meyer also scored for the Lakers who have now won four straight.
The Lakers are in Dryden tonight.
Fort Frances Canadians lost 4-0 to Sioux Lookout and beat Dryden 6-3 in Northwestern Ontario Peewee AA League action Saturday in Dryden.
Sullivan Shortreed, Ethan Carlson-Jourdain, Jake Clenndening, Ian Tookenay, Eric Pitkanen, and Kendyn Faragher had the goals in the win over Dryden.
Fort Frances native Joe Basaraba had a pair of goals as the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs split their season opening games with Ohio State on the weekend.
Emo's Luke Judson had goal and two assists in Lakehead University's 7-3 win over York on Friday, but was shutout on the score sheet in the ThunderWolves 6-3 loss Saturday.
Three Fort Frances women figured prominently in the scoring of Confederation College Thunderhawks hockey team at a tournament in Thunder Bay on the weekend.
The College team went 3-and-1.
Jessica Taggart scored the winning goal while Courtney Easton added another in the Hawks 3-1 win over Manitoba's Prairie Blaze yesterday.
Melanie Scott scored twice in a 3-1 win Saturday over the Manitoba Silvertips.
The Hawks will be in International Falls this weekend for a tournament hosted by the Rainy River Voyageurs.
Rainy River Owls beat the Fort Frances Muskies 26-22 to win the junior girls basketball tournament held on the weekend at Fort High.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team finished 5th at a Section 7A tournament in Grand Rapids, beating Superior 2-straight in their final game.
The junior varsity team was 4th in a junior tournament.
Falls High School girls swim team was third at the True Team Sectionals in Grand Rapids.
Third place finishes by Abby Kostiuk in the 50 yard backstroke and the 200 yard individual medley relay team were the Broncos best finishes.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's volleyball team dropped games to Central Lakes on Friday and Northland on Saturday.
Local Sports For Friday October 12
Fort Frances Lakers will be honouring former player Jaret LeClair tonight.
He was killed in a car accident near his home community of Pic River First Nation last Sunday.
A moment of silence will be held prior to tonight's home game with the Wilderness.
Players will also the wear LeClair's initials on their helmets the rest of the season.
The family has requested the team not retire his jersey.
International Falls was the host of a cross country run meet, attracting schools on both sides of the border.
Sydney Radigan of Fort Frances High School finished first overall in the junior girls run.
Grace Gilbert of Falls High had a team high 9th place showing.
In the varsity girls event, Lexi Erickson of Falls High School was third.
Hailey Beaudry had the best finish among Fort Frances High runners in 43rd.
On the boys side, Marco Griffifth from the Falls had a team high finished 21st place showing while Dexter Fischuk had the highest finish for Fort High.
An eight team junior girls basketball tournament goes today at Fort Frances High School.
The Muskies will open the tournament with a game against Thomas Aquinas at 12 noon.
The Rainy River Owls are also involved and will face Thunder Bay's Westgate in a late afternoon game.
Grid iron action on both sides of the border today.
Fort Frances Muskies host Steinback beginning at 3 pm.
International Falls Broncos travel to Hibbing.
Falls High School girls swim team took seven of 12 events in competition against the team representing schools in Warroad-Roseau-Greenbush and Middlebrook.
Breanna Shofner took 50 yard and 100 yard free events.
Abby Kostiuk won the 100 yard backstroke.
Jessica Hell took first in diving.
Broncos relay teams earned the three other wins.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball dropped a four-set decision to Eveleth-Gilbert yesterday.
The team is in an Iron Range Conference volleyball tournament tomorrow in Esko.
Steve Arpin won't be racing in a rescheduled ARCA series race in Duqoin, Illinois.
Arpin was drive in the race back in September for Venturini Motorsports, before the race was postponed due to weather.
The car has been given to another driver for Sunday's race.
He was killed in a car accident near his home community of Pic River First Nation last Sunday.
A moment of silence will be held prior to tonight's home game with the Wilderness.
Players will also the wear LeClair's initials on their helmets the rest of the season.
The family has requested the team not retire his jersey.
International Falls was the host of a cross country run meet, attracting schools on both sides of the border.
Sydney Radigan of Fort Frances High School finished first overall in the junior girls run.
Grace Gilbert of Falls High had a team high 9th place showing.
In the varsity girls event, Lexi Erickson of Falls High School was third.
Hailey Beaudry had the best finish among Fort Frances High runners in 43rd.
On the boys side, Marco Griffifth from the Falls had a team high finished 21st place showing while Dexter Fischuk had the highest finish for Fort High.
An eight team junior girls basketball tournament goes today at Fort Frances High School.
The Muskies will open the tournament with a game against Thomas Aquinas at 12 noon.
The Rainy River Owls are also involved and will face Thunder Bay's Westgate in a late afternoon game.
Grid iron action on both sides of the border today.
Fort Frances Muskies host Steinback beginning at 3 pm.
International Falls Broncos travel to Hibbing.
Falls High School girls swim team took seven of 12 events in competition against the team representing schools in Warroad-Roseau-Greenbush and Middlebrook.
Breanna Shofner took 50 yard and 100 yard free events.
Abby Kostiuk won the 100 yard backstroke.
Jessica Hell took first in diving.
Broncos relay teams earned the three other wins.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball dropped a four-set decision to Eveleth-Gilbert yesterday.
The team is in an Iron Range Conference volleyball tournament tomorrow in Esko.
Steve Arpin won't be racing in a rescheduled ARCA series race in Duqoin, Illinois.
Arpin was drive in the race back in September for Venturini Motorsports, before the race was postponed due to weather.
The car has been given to another driver for Sunday's race.
Local Sports For Thursday October 11
Fort Frances Muskies scored three wins on the court yesterday.
Senior Boys volleyball team improved to 2 and 2 with a 3-set sweep of Beaver Brae of Kenora.
The junior boys team is also 2 and 2 and beating Kenora in four sets.
The junior girls basketball team won its third of the year, beating the Broncos 38-29.
The senior girls basketball team lost 35-19.
Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League kicked off play last night.
Tanya Hughes scored three times while Amy Wilson-Hands got the shutout as Team Black blanked Team Pink 4-0.
Jessica Caul notched a hat trick in Team Red's 8-1 win over Team Blue.
Four players earned the shutout in Team Purple's 4-nil win over Team White.
Twenty-one teams representing Grade 4, 5 and 6 classes in Fort Frances played over one-hundred games at a junior soccer tournament hosted by St. Francis School.
No scores were kept, but organizers congratulate all teams for their excellent play and good sportsmanship.
Senior Boys volleyball team improved to 2 and 2 with a 3-set sweep of Beaver Brae of Kenora.
The junior boys team is also 2 and 2 and beating Kenora in four sets.
The junior girls basketball team won its third of the year, beating the Broncos 38-29.
The senior girls basketball team lost 35-19.
Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League kicked off play last night.
Tanya Hughes scored three times while Amy Wilson-Hands got the shutout as Team Black blanked Team Pink 4-0.
Jessica Caul notched a hat trick in Team Red's 8-1 win over Team Blue.
Four players earned the shutout in Team Purple's 4-nil win over Team White.
Twenty-one teams representing Grade 4, 5 and 6 classes in Fort Frances played over one-hundred games at a junior soccer tournament hosted by St. Francis School.
No scores were kept, but organizers congratulate all teams for their excellent play and good sportsmanship.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Local Sports For Wednesday October 10
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team lost to Grand Rapids in four games.
Falls High School girls swim team was beaten in the pool by Grand Rapids.
Abby Kostiuk in the 100 yard backstroke, Breanna Shofner in the 100 yard breaststroke and the 200 yard and 400 yard freestyle relay teams picked up the only Bronco wins.
Falls High School girls swim team was beaten in the pool by Grand Rapids.
Abby Kostiuk in the 100 yard backstroke, Breanna Shofner in the 100 yard breaststroke and the 200 yard and 400 yard freestyle relay teams picked up the only Bronco wins.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Local Sports For Tuesday October 9
Fort Frances Lakers ended a four-game losing streak with a pair of road wins on the weekend.
The Lakers first ended the streak Saturday in Thunder Bay with a 6-1 win over the North Stars.
Sunday the Lakers earned a 3-1 win over Duluth.
Goaltender Tanner Hamilton earned both wins in net and was named the SIJHL's player of the week for his efforts.
Fort Frances Canadians split games Saturday in the Northwestern Ontario pee-wee AA league.
The Canadians first lost 5-3 to Dryden with Ethan Carlson-Jourdain, Eric Pitkanen, and James Gushlak scoring goals.
They then shutout Kenora 8-0.
Sullivan Shortreed and Carlson-Jourdain each had a pair of goals.
Singles went to Pitkanen, Nick Hahkala, Sheldon Kelly, and Jake Clendenning.
Matt Booth recorded the shutout.
Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team blanked Rainy River Community College 3-0 in an exhibition game Friday night.
Katie Sinclair, Hailey Clendenning and Amy Penner provided the scoring.
Emo's Luke Judson scored three times in helping Lakehead University's hockey team to two wins over Guelph on the weekend.
Judson leads the Thunderwolves in scoring with 5 goals and 9 points.
Fort Frances junior football team defeated the Dryden Falcons 46-12 Saturday for their second straight win.
Dougie DeBernardeaux rushed for three touchdowns while Jarrod Ball ran for two more.
Quarterback Eric Matthews threw TD passes to Cole Kowalski and Dylon Woolsey.
Local Sports For Friday October 5
Fort Frances Muskies court teams left Dryden with only one win in their pocket.
That coming from the junior girls basketball team.
The senior girls team lost 43-39 with the Eagles winning baskets coming in the final seconds.
Adrienne Gurski and Allana Walsh were players of the game
The senior boys volleyball team fell to Dryden in four sets while the juniors lost in five.
At Fort Frances High School today, it's the Muskies football team's homecoming game facing Neelin of Brandon.
Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The International Falls Broncos football team is on the road to face Melrose tonight.
The International Falls Broncos girls volleyball swept past Ely in three games.
Crossroads School in Devlin was host to a District Cross Country Run for elementary students.
Grade 4 winners were Taya Haggarty - Riverview and Tyrell Kempt
Jill Calder of J.W. Walker and Jesse Phillips of Our Lady of the Way took the Grade 5 races.
Grade 6 honours went to Hailee Barnard of J.W. Walker and Jackson Arpin of Riverview.
Alexa Veldhuisen from the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program and Ian Tookenay at J.W. Walker were the grade 7 winners.
Jessica Steele from Donald Young and Cole Tymkin of St. Francis School were the Grade 8 victors.
Over 250 students participated in rainy, windy conditions.
Fort Frances Lakers will try to crack the win column tonight with a game in Thunder Bay against the North Stars.
The Lakers are last in the league after losing their first three games, managing a mere four goals in that span.
Local Sports For Thursday October 4
The Superior International Junior Hockey League has lost one its teams.
The Sioux Lookout Flyers have suspended hockey operations for the remainder of this season.
President Mitch Wills says they were simply in a position where they couldn't continue in a competitive and professional manner.
The League has yet to comment on the announcement.
The Fort Frances Lakers have acquired three players impacted by the Sioux Lookout Flyers decision to suspend operations in the SIJHL.
Forward Jacob Nolan of Geraldton has been added to the Lakers line-up.
Goaltender Eric Messer of Oklahoma forward Brody Fostey of Winnipeg are currently practising with the team.
Fort Frances Muskies court teams are on the road today with games in Dryden.
International Falls Muskies girls volleyball team plays at Ely.
Scared Hitless is along at the top of the standings in the Fort Frances women's volleyball League.
It has 12 points going into tonight's week 3 play.
Bump it Up and Gillons Insurances Cougars tied for second three points back.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's volleyball team was swept in three games by Mesabi Range.
Local Sports For Wednesday October 3
A 1-2 finish for Lexi Erickson and Sydney Raboin helped give the Falls High School girls cross country run team a first place finish at the Titan Invitational.
Amber Harms, Amy Auran and Rachel Foss also had top ten finishes.
The boys team was second in its division with Cade MacKay placing 6th and Marco Griffith in 8th.
A member of the Rainy River Voyageurs women's volleyball team has been named Setter of the Week in the MCAC.
Nakita Estling, a sophomore out of Warroad, helped spark the Voyageurs to a 3 and 3 record at a tournament in Winnipeg.
She also surpassed the one-thousand assist mark in her career.
Local Sports For Tuesday October 2
The new Fort Frances Muskies junior football team defeated the International Falls Broncos junior varsity squad 34-20.
Offensive Coach Doug DeBernardeaux says it's was a great showing.
The team will play again Saturday in Dryden.
A member of the Fort Frances Muskies senior football team has been named offensive player of the week in the Winnipeg High School Football League.
Cameron Gobeil had 14 carriers for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Muskies win last week against Tec Voc.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team lost in a 3-set match to Hibbing.
The start of the new Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League has been pushed back a week.
It will start October 10 due to a conflict with use of the Fort Frances High School this week.
More than 50 women signed up to play.
Local Sports For Monday October 1
Fort Frances Lakers were shutout Saturday by the Minnesota Wilderness 4-0.
The Lakers also lost 5-2 Friday in their home opener against the Wilderness.
Lakers are tied for last with Duluth and Sioux Lookout.
Fort Frances Canadians double A pee-wee team opened play in the new Northwestern Ontario Pee-wee AA League with a pair of shutout wins Saturday in Vermilion Bay.
In the opener, Kendyn Farragher scored twice and Matt Booth got the shutout as the Canadians blanked Kenora 6-0.
Nick Hahkala, James Gushulak, Sullivan Shortreed and Eric Pitkanen had the others.
The Canadian then blanked Sioux Lookout 2-0 on goals by Shortreed and Gushalak.
Spencer Murphy had the win in net.
Fort Frances native Jillian Langtry scored her first NCAA goal in helping the Maine Black Bears to a 4-0 win over Dalhousie.
Sean Gaudry and John Blight were winners of the Rainy River Walleye tournament.
Their two-day catch of just over 24 lbs was a pound more than second place finishers Doug McBride and Steve Ballan.
Falls High School swim team finished fifth at the Taconite Invitational in Aurora.
Sarah Todd's third place finish in the 200 yard i-m was the teams best showing.
International Falls Broncos volleyball team finished sixth out of 16 teams at a weekend tournament in Virginia.
The Broncos went two and two with wins straight-set wins over Big Fork and Nashwauk, but lost to Northwoods and Northeast Range.
Meantime, the Broncos are home to Hibbing tonight, 7 pm at Falls High School.
Fort Frances senior boys volleyball team will be happy to serve you tonight.
The team's holding a celebrity server event at Boston Pizza tonight.
A percentage of sales from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will go to the team as it prepared for a competitive tournament in Winnipeg at the event of the month.
The new Fort Frances junior football club plays its first game tonight.
They'll face the International Falls Broncos junior varsity squad at Bronco Stadium beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Local Sports For Friday September 28
Just a single win for Fort Frances Muskies courts team during its visit yesterday to Kenora.
The junior boys's volleyball team swept past the Beaver Brae Broncos in 3-straight games, 25-22, 25-12 and 25-9.
The senior boys lost in three while on the basketball court, the senior girls fell 35-28.
The junior girls also lost 33-23.
International Falls Broncos girls volleyball team won its second straight set, sweeping Eveleth-Gilbert in 3-games.
Top five finishes by Lexi Erikson and Sydney Raboin gave the Falls High School girls cross country run team a second place finish at a meet in Hibbing.
Erickson was second while Raboin finished 4th.
The boys team was fifth overall despite not having a runner finish better than 24th.
Falls High School girls swim team earned a split in wins against Virginia in head to head competition, but were beaten out by points.
Breanna Shofner with a pair of wins, Sarah Todd, Courtney Klow and and Clair Herzig won individual events.
Shofner, Todd, Klow and Emily Saari combined for a win in the 200 yard medley relay.
International Falls Broncos football team has a home game against Hermantown.
Game time at Bronco Stadium is 7 pm
Broncos are winless in their last three while Hermantown has given up just six points in three straight wins
Fishing in the Rainy River Walleye tournament kicks off this morning from Hannam Park.
A total of 90 anglers teams are involved.
Fort Frances Lakers are on home ice tonight after dropping their season opener Wednesday night against the Minnesota Iron Rangers.
Lakers will play the first of a home and home series with the Minnesota Wilderness.
The game is scheduled for the Ice for Kids Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Town crews have worked some lengthy hours to get ice back in the rink after repairs to the ice plant were completed earlier this week.
Problems for the SIJHL Sioux Lookout Flyers.
The club was forced to postpone a game earlier this week and cancelled two more weekend contests because of injuries and registration issues of new players diminishing its ranks
The club hopes to resume play October 12 when they host the Minnesota Wilderness.
Local Sports For Thursday September 27
Fort Frances Lakers dropped a 3-2 decision to the Minnesota Iron Rangers in Hoyt Lakes to open their SIJHL season.
Kevin Kurm and Owen Stauber scored for the Lakers who will host the Minnesota Wilderness tomorrow night at the 52 Canadians Rink.
Three Fort Frances High School golfers are in Kenora today for the right to compete in next month's all Ontario championship next month.
Abe Germain, Brandon Sinclair and James Brown join golfers from around the region for the NWOSSA finals.
A couple of podium finishes for Fort Frances High School at a cross country run in Kenora.
Tyler Jourdain was third in the senior boys race.
Dexter Fichuk was only a few second back in 4th with Thomas Lepine placing 5th.
Hailey Beaudry was 2nd with Sydney Radigan finishing 3rd in the junior girls event.
Jenna Wilson had a fourth place finish in the senior girls race.
Elsewhere on the high school sports front, Fort Frances Muskies court teams are in Kenora for games against the Beaver Brae Broncos.
The International Falls Broncos girls volleyball hosts Eveleth-Gilbert, 7 p.m. at Falls high School.
Week two of the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League goes tonight.
Notorious D-I-G, Scared Hitless and Bump it Up are tied for first in the standings with six points each.
Rainy River Walleye tournament kicks off this afternoon with the annual parade of boats.
It goes at 4 p.m. with participating anglers showing off their boats down Sixth and Main Streets.
The 90 angler teams hit the waters for the first of two days of fishing tomorrow.
Local Sports For Wednesday September 26
Fort Frances Muskies court teams split games with Dryden to open their NORWOSSA seasons.
The junior girls basketball team defeated Dryden 48-45 while the seniors boys volleyball team swept the Eagles in three games, 25-19, 25-21 and 25-22.
The senior girls basketball team lost 49-48, beat out by a 3-pointer by the Eagles in the dying seconds of the game.
The junior boys volleyball team lost 3-1 by scores of 20-25, 20-25, 25-10 and 20-25.
Fort Frances Muskies football team improved to 2 and 2 on the season after whitewashing Tec Voc 33-0.
Cameron Gobeil rushed for 3 touchdowns with Colton Craig adding another on the run.
Lexi Erickson and Sydney Raboin finished 1-2 as the Falls Broncos girls cross-country run team took the six-team Ely Invitational.
Amber Harms, Amy Auran and Rachel Foss also had top ten finishes.
The boys team was third with Wyatt Ulrich in 7th and Logan Veilliuex in 9th the top finishers.
And Cole Tatsak won the sophmore boys run with Cody Tatask in second.
International Falls Bronco girls volleyball team swept past Virginia in 3-games by scores of 25-19, 25-21 and 25-14.
Rainy River Owls splits games on the court against Kenora's St. Thomas Aquinas Saints.
The senior girls basketball team won 50-17 while the juniors were as effecting taking their game over the Saints 36-17
On the volleyball court, the senior Owls were swept in three games while the Juniors lost in four.
Fort Frances Lakers open their SIJHL season in Hibbing with a game against the Minnesota Iron Rangers.
Registration for the Borderland Women's Indoor Soccer League goes tonight, 7 p.m. at the Fort France High School.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Local Sports For Tuesday September 25
It's a full day of sports at Fort Frances High School.
Boys volleyball and girls basketball teams open their NORWOSSA seasons against Dryden.
Action begins at 12 noon.
Then at 3 p.m., the Muskies football team hosts Tec Voc.
In the Falls, the Broncos girls volleyball team has a home game against Virginia.
Game time is 7 pm at Falls High School.
The cross country run teams are in action in Ely.
The Fort Frances Curling Club has been forced to cancel its Sticks and Stones Bonspiel for this week.
It's because of problems with the Club's ice plant.
No word yet if the event will be rescheduled or how long the plant will be down.
Local Sports For Monday September 24
Falls High School girls swim team finished fifth at the Shiverland Invitation in Hibbing on Saturday.
Carolann Stone and Abby Kostiuk picked up wins in the 100 yard backstroke while Emily Saari captured the 100 yard breaststroke.
Falls relay teams claimed two wins.
Some strong performances by runners from this area at the Miles with the Giant Marathon in Thunder Bay.
Shelly Gustafson of Fort Frances was 19th among females and 3rd in her age group in the half marathon.
Doug Coutts of Atikokan was 24th among the men in the half marathon while Jeffrery Gustafson of Fort Frances was 41st, good for 2nd in the under 20 category.
Sheldon Haw of Atikokan was 1st among men in the half marathon walk.
Ilka Milne and Kendall Richardson of Fort Frances were both among the top 20 women to finish the 10 K run while Gaydonna Baker of Emo was tops in the 60 to 69 division.
Emo's Luke Judson scored a hat-trick in Lakehead University's 6-2 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
Rainy River's Brenley Anderson had a goal and two assists in three games for the Manitoba Bisons at a tournament in Regina.
Anderson played for the Rainy River Voyageurs last season.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's volleyball team was swept in three game Saturday by Central Lakes, 11-25, 14-25 and 7-25.
Local Sports For Friday September 21
Falls High School girls swim team beat Mesabi East in head-to-head competition.
The team won seven of 12 events with Sarah Todd, Breanna Shofner and Kari Arnold each winning twice.
Abby Kostiuk had the other win in the 100 yard backstroke.
Action for the Fort Frances Muskies today see the senior boys volleyball team in tournament play in Kenora.
The football team is in Winnipeg to play Daniel McIntrye.
In International Falls, the Broncos football team is visiting Cloquet tonight.
SIJHL kicks off its season in three locations tonight.
Fort Frances Lakers don't play until next Wednesday.
Teams will be playing under some new rules, adopted from the NHL.
It includes minor penalties for for shooting the puck over the glass.
The league is also instituting a zero tolerance to hits to the head and contact from behind.
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