NOCA U18 Curling Championships a clean sweep
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Sixteen of the best young curling teams from across Northern Ontario were swept up in the action at the Horne Granite Curling Club March 8-11.The occasion was the U18 Boys and Girls Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) Championships.The playdowns began Thursday evening, March 8, when
Wilsons win NOHA in convincing style
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor SUDBURY – Looking to be the top dogs, the Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atoms proved to be best in show at the Tournament of Champions last weekend.The Puckhounds competed March 9-11 at the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) A-level championship in Sudbury.Wilsons won three of four round robin
Eberts qualify for provincial championship
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor HEARST – Teams, and coaches in particular, will often say that getting into a championship through the back door is never as satisfying as earning it with a win.But the Eberts Welding Bantams have a chance to prove they deserve their opportunity.The Puckhounds dominated the round robin at
Bantam C team brings tourney to The Shep
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Teams will get to know each other well at the Bantam C NOHA this weekend with its double-round robin format.Hosting the three-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena are the Miller Paving Puckhounds.“The boys have been great
Wilsons riding hot into tournament
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atom Puckhounds are getting hot at just the right time.The team has a four-game winning streak heading into their Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions A-level playoffs.The 10-team event takes place March 9-11 in Sudbury.“These boys have been
Bantams want to clamp down on OHF spot
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – A “team-first mentality” will be key for the Ebert Welding Bantams this weekend.They’ll put that top of mind in Hearst as the Puckhounds compete at the five-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) A-level Tournament of Champions.“We need everyone pulling the rope … and be healthy
PLAYOFF HOCKEY
Pedersens host seven-team NOHA
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The NOHA season gets underway this weekend with the first big contest hosted by the Pedersen Pee Wees.The seven-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions takes place March 2-4 at the Haileybury Arena and Recreation Centre.“This is a great bunch of boys to
Grant Propane hopes to light a spark at tourney
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Grant Propane Novice Puckhounds will be looking for gold when they head north to Kapuskasing this weekend.The team will compete in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) A-level Tournament of Champions March 2-4.“The key for us to winning the NOHA is consistency‚ we have
Skiers head to Sudbury for provincial races
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – Trails were just perfect for high school skiers at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) February 13.The occasion was the North