DRAYTON – It’s been 26 years since a team from Drayton won an International Silver Stick Tournament and on Jan. 22 the Drayton Defenders U11 Rep team became the second local team this year to claim the title of International Silver Stick Champions.
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Centre Wellington Fusion U10A won International Silver Stick tournament
Champions – The Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team won the International Silver Stick hockey…
Leah Herrfort wins gold with Team Canada at World University Games
University of Waterloo Warriors forward Leah Herrfort, who grew up in Palmerston, was part of Canada’s women’s hockey team at the FISU World University Games held in Lake Placid, where Canada took the gold medal.
Grand River Mustangs donation supports hockey school in Ukraine
Mustangs support Ukraine – When the Grand River Mustangs Girls Hockey Association learned about Newmarket Minor Hockey’s equipment drive in support of the Vershyna Hockey School in the Ukraine, the girls hockey association rallied.
Local athletes to represent Ontario at Canadian Juvenile Broomball Nationals
National qualifiers – Two local youths, Meg Morgan of Palmerston and Cara Wing of Moorefield…
Catch the Ace supports Mount Forest Minor Ball
Support for minor ball – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, left, and Jim…
Catch the Ace supports Mount Forest Soccer Association
Soccer support – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, right, and Jim Florence,…
Elora-Fergus Edge Fun3 take the ice at Guelph Storm game
Having a blast – The Elora-Fergus Edge Fun3 teams had the opportunity to play during the first…
Thinking about ringette? Come to Ringette Day in Fergus
FERGUS – Ringette anyone? The U12 EDGE ringette team is inviting the community to Ringette Day in…
Drayton U11 Black team wins International Silver Stick tourney
DRAYTON – The Drayton U11 Black team traveled to Pelham to participate in the International Silver Stick Tournament from Jan. 12 to 15.
Hockey team raising funds to assist teammate with travel for treatment
MINTO – A Palmerston youth is getting a boost from his hockey team as he prepares for a trip to Italy for medical treatment.
Strathcona Cup tours curling rinks in Mount Forest, Elora and Fergus
International curling event – Strathcona Cup tournament games were held at the Mount Forest…
Edge win ringette tournament
Golden Edge – Elora Fergus Ringette coaches offered congratulations to the U16B team for its gold…
Some sports fans watching less because of serious injuries
VANCOUVER – The Buffalo Bills likely had an easier time preparing for their playoff matchup last weekend – at least mentally – knowing that teammate and rookie safety Damar Hamlin has been released from hospital after suffering a terrifying injury on Jan. 2.
Curling, camaraderie, music on display during Strathcona Cup Tour stops
ELORA – For the first time in the Strathcona Cup’s 120-year history, Elora had the honour of hosting a game on Jan. 13. “It’s a very special day in Elora Curling Club history,” said Darlene Furlong, a curler who has volunteered with the club for about 20 years.