TEST RUN
At 15-second intervals, cross-country skiers – including Isaac Story-Korman – left the start gate at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club. But it was the officials rather than skiers who were under pressure during the recent “races.” The club’s volunteers were testing equipment and protocols as they prepared to stage
Cubs ready to make their post-season move
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Thirty-six league games are in the books and the New Liskeard Cubs are ready for the next chapter.“We will be facing Kapuskasing in the first round of the playoffs and I am certain that the team will put their best foot
Junior Roll
Englehart High’s Kevin Rosa-McLean (right) watches the ball get loose and roll away after teammate Martin Giesen battled with Timiskaming District Secondary School’s Kyle Paige (19) for possession. The Junior game was a close battle with the visitors from Englehart edging the Saints 36-35. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
Three this week
Cubs wrapping up regular seasonSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The playoffs are about a week away, but there’s regular season business still ahead for the New Liskeard Cubs.The Great North Midget League (GNML) team has three games remaining in their 36-game schedule before
The final pitch
[caption id="attachment_11947" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gordon Brock Speaker Editor [/caption]In September of 1984 yours truly began writing the Sportsweek column in The Temiskaming Speaker. It was the anchor column for The Speaker’s sports
Silver Challenge
The Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Challenge Cup took over the two local arenas January 20-22 with 17 Pee Wee teams competing in the annual tournament. Mathieu Geoffroy flashed out a pad save on this play as his Pedersens team defeated West Ferris 5-0 in their first game. The teams
Skis and rifles
Area cadets hone skills at biathlon training exerciseSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="15222,15221,15220"]DISTRICT — Despite cold temperatures and wind chills, ten cadets and their trainers took part in a biathlon training exercise on Saturday, January 14, at the Temiskaming Bullseye Club range facility near Twin Lakes.The Cadet
Get ready to get going in 2017
The year ahead promises plenty of sports and recreation activities through all seasons, indoors and out. This photo illustration showcases just a few of them – from elementary and secondary school sports to big leagues of soccer and slo-pitch. (Staff photos)[gallery ids="15109,15108,15106,15105,15104"]
Back in the GNML
Cubs back at The Shep after Waterloo tourneySteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a minimum of 120 minutes of hockey to be played by the New Liskeard Cubs this weekend. The challenge is to get the most from all their time on the ice.The Great North
Cubs wend their way to Waterloo this weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a couple of tough losses against the cellar dwelling Timmins Majors, the New Liskeard Cubs will head beyond league borders this weekend.The Great North Midget League team will play in the 46th annual Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament December 9-11.“The