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Friday, Mar 22

01

Residents mourn Chris Simon in his hometown of Wawa

The Town of Wawa is grieving the death of hometown NHLer Chris Simon, who died by suicide at age 52 this week.

Friday, Mar 15

20

Northern Ont. youth meets his NHL idol Connor Bedard during March Break trip

A Mattawa hockey player had a March Break he’ll not soon forget: he got to meet his idol, NHL superstar Connor Bedard while in Chicago.

Wednesday, Mar 6

22

Two Sudbury Wolves players suspended by the OHL

The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday it has suspended two members of the Sudbury Wolves for the remainder of the season and part of the playoffs for violating the league’s social media policy.

Saturday, Feb 24

01

Little NHL officials drop puck at Sudbury game as Indigenous event marks 50 years

Officials with Little NHL tournament for Indigenous hockey teams in Ontario were invited to drop the puck at Thursday’s NOJHL game.

Tuesday, Jan 30

00

Soo Greyhounds take down banner honouring John Vanbiesbrouck

The banner honouring Sault native and former NHL goalie John Vanbiesbrouck has been taken down at GFL Memorial Gardens.

Thursday, Dec 28

02

Macklin Celebrini's five-point performance leads Canada over Latvia at world juniors

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and four assists as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday.

Sunday, Dec 24

23

North Bay Battalion defenceman called to Sweden to compete in the World Junior Championship

For the first time since 2015, a member of the North Bay Battalion has been added to Team Canada’s roster for the World Junior Championship.

02

Northern Ont. author has released another anthology of hockey history

Greater Sudbury author Mike Commito has described his third book of Toronto Maple Leafs folklore as a journey through the team’s history or “a trip down memory lane.”

Monday, Aug 14

03

Sudbury team wins world 8-ball pool championships

A group of pool players from Greater Sudbury made history last week by becoming World 8-ball Champions – a first for any Canadian team.

01

Northern Ont. youth works as 'ball boy' during professional tennis tournament in Toronto

A 14-year-old boy from Timmins has been living out a dream at The National Bank Open, Canada's oldest professional tennis tournament in Toronto, by volunteering as part of the ball crew.

Saturday, Mar 25

21

Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies

Two NHL hockey players with northern Ontario roots find themselves in an unwelcomed spotlight after refusing to don pride-themed jerseys.

Wednesday, Sep 28

01

Northern Ont. residential school survivor to throw first pitch at Blue Jays game Friday

As part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, Dolores Naponse will throw the first pitch when the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Boston Red Sox.

Thursday, Jan 27