After watching the results of round one of the National Hockey League playoffs which ended in disaster for San Jose and St. Louis (who were supposed to go a lot further than predicted) I’ve come to this conclusion: it’s no longer an honour to be an NHL owner, general
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Apollos reach Franco quarter-final
CASSELMAN (Special) – Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte Marie (ESCSM) competed at the annual Franco-Ontarien Boys Hockey Tournament in mid-April, reaching the playoff round.“Although losing out in the quarter-finals was disappointing, the kids played hard and represented ESCSM very well,” said coach Alex Bain.Held in Casselman April 15-17,
Straight from the hip
As the National Hockey League playoffs continue, criticism will always sneak its head into the mix whether on a referee’s call, a light or major suspension or anything that will give us something to talk about over a coffee or whatever.But the comment from HNIC’s Ron
From the Editor’s Desk
CBC sports eraAs the Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, we’re in the process of watching the end of an era in public broadcasting in this country.As most television viewers know the CBC lost the rights for telecasting National Hockey League games when Rogers Communications Inc. purchased for $5.2
Cubs recognize their best at year-end gala
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The New Liskeard Cubs had one of their more successful seasons in recent memory in 2013-14.The Great North Midget League team not only won the opening round of the playoffs, but for the first time in 10 years won a semifinal game.“I was
Sport Shorts
HABS ON FIRE Speaker Reporter Sue NielsenWe’ve been waiting all winter for it…the Stanley Cup playoffs.After a long 82 game National Hockey League season and an Olympic break in between, hockey fans are anxiously waiting to see who will hoist the holy grail of hockey high above their
Bantam provincials
Eberts in Woodstock for All-Ontario ASteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – With two big regional jewels already in their crown, the Ebert Welding Bantams are hoping to add the biggest bauble yet at their next tournament.The Welders are in Woodstock April 11-12 for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) All-Ontario A
Brazeau drafted by Battalion
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Five players from the Great North Midget League were taken in this year’s OHL draft, including one member of the New Liskeard Cubs.Right winger Justin Brazeau was taken in the thirteenth round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft on April 5.The Cub was
Straight from the hip
The National Hockey League playoffs begin on Wednesday, April 16, and what a race in both conferences to see who will finish seventh and eighth in each, while home ice for others could make a huge difference if a series was to go seven games.In the Eastern Conference, Boston is
Atom All-Ontario
Wilsons head south for provincial playoffsSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Canada’s Wonderland may be in Vaughan, but the Wilson Puckhounds will find their amusement parked at the rink this weekend.The Wilson Chevrolet Buck GMC Atoms will be in Vaughan April 11-13 for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) All-Ontario A Championship.“The