Straight from the hip

Depression can be a deadly disease, as was the case with Terry Trafford, a 20-year-old OHL hockey player, who was recently found dead in his truck.He had been sent home for disciplinary reasons by the Saginaw Spirit, then was cut by the general manager. We learned he actually was from

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 26, 2014Sportshockey, OHL, sports

NOHA silver

NL Midget Lions cap year with strong pushSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While it wasn’t the colour of medal the New Liskeard Lions Midgets were looking for, the team nonetheless had something to show for their efforts at last weekend’s NOHA tourney.[caption id="attachment_2068" align="alignleft" width="604"]This content is for Speaker Online Digital Subscription members only.
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Wilson Atoms win NOHA title in OT thriller

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) - The Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atom A Puckhounds travelled to Hearst March 7-9 to compete in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) championships.It was a worthwhile trip as they came home NOHA champions with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the host Hearst HLK in the

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014Sportshockey, NOHA, sports

Vet Services Pee Wees finish season on high note

IROQUOIS FALLS (Special) - The weekend of February 22-23 the Temiskaming Vet Services Pee Wee “C” girls finished off their season on a high note capturing the “B” division of the Nipissing District Hockey League House League championship held in Iroquois Falls.VET SERVICES 6 KL 3In their first game the

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014Sportshockey, pee wee, sports

Blow Me Down Trails

Denis and Story-Korman at cross-country nationalsTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two young cross-country skiers from the TNSC are competing on the national stage this week in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.Hannah Story-Korman and Katherine Denis of the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) are on the east coast for the Haywood 2014

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014Sportsskiiing, sports, TNSC

Sport Shorts

Sochi ParalympicsI made such a fuss about our Team Canada athletes at the Sochi Olympics that it would be incredibly unfair of me to not talk about the Paralympics version of the games.I watched our Canadian men’s sledge hockey team win a close game against Norway. Our cross-country skiers were

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014Sportshockey, paralympics, sports

Straight from the hip

Where were you 10 years ago when Colorado Avalanche player Steve Moore was attacked and mugged by Vancouver’s Todd Bertuzzi from behind? I either was watching the game or the highlights and, like most hockey fans and even non-hockey fans, couldn’t believe what we had all seen! This was not

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014Sportshockey, NHL, sports

Nordic news

By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorIt was a busy March Break week at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC).Some families took advantage of this time to ski together, despite some chilly days. This next week is supposed to be warmer, so keep skiing!National ChampionshipTwo of our young talented skiers,

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014Sportsskiing, sports, TNSC

Horne granite report

Calling all Ladies:There will be a Ladies’ Night at the Horne Granite Centre on Monday, March 24.Registration is at 5:45 p.m., curling at 6:15, six-ends, dinner to follow.Get a foursome together – friends, family, work colleagues.Register by Friday, March 21.Contact Patti McKnight at 705-647-3641 or 705-647-8728 ext. 0.Members are $20,

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 19, 2014SportsCurling, sports

Championship weekend

“Desire, commitment, tenacity and sacrifice were the key elements along with a team-first mentality in becoming a champion.”Rick Barron, head coach of Ebert Welding Bantams.Eberts and Wilsons win NOHA titlesDISTRICT (Staff) – The hockey season isn’t over yet for the Ebert Welding Bantams and the Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atoms.The teams

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caMarch 12, 2014Sportshockey, NOHA, sports

The Temiskaming Speaker

Temiskaming Shores Community Newspaper

Straight from the hip

NOHA silver

Wilson Atoms win NOHA title in OT thriller

Vet Services Pee Wees finish season on high note

Blow Me Down Trails

Sport Shorts

Straight from the hip

Nordic news

Horne granite report

Championship weekend