Former Listowel Cyclone and Wingham Ironman Mitchel Deelstra has reached the professional ranks in the East Coast Hockey League with the Reading Royals, an affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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Cargill Rookies claim provincial gold after undefeated season
The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.
U15 Cyclones wrap up season at OMHA championship tournament
The Listowel Cyclones U15 Tier 2 team faced Shallow Lake in a best of three series. With the series tied at one the Cyclones battled hard and clinched the WOAA championship title on March 19.
Three Listowel curling teams compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships in Palmerston
The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6. Three Listowel teams competed out of a total of 64 teams.
Battle of the Badges raises $3,500 for Victim Services
North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and Huron County OPP laced up their skates for a good cause on Saturday, March 29, at the Wescast Community Complex.
South Bruce U18, U15 Blades set sights on provincial championships
After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.
Listowel U7 Grey Kings bring home some success from south of the boarder
BUFFALO - On March 28-30, the Listowel U7 Grey Kings played in the Outdoor River Classic Tournament in Buffalo, New York. The team faced some stiff competition throughout the weekend, but worked hard and found a way to tie and win a game. The Grey Kings were narrowly edged out of the Bronze quarter
U11 Predators come from behind to take WOAA Championship
MILVERTON - On March 21, the Central Perth Predators U11 Rep defeated the Goderich Sailors in a thrilling come from behind game 3 win, scoring 3 goals in the last 3:54 seconds of the game to force overtime and then scoring 18 seconds in overtime to win 4-3 for the WOAA Championship.
U11 Cyclones heading for OMHA tourney
After a season full of big wins, the Listowel U11 Cyclones are pursuing the highest accolade for a team in their position: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) gold.
Several Walkerton Girls teams push to WOGHL championships
The U11 B Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Capitals finished out their undefeated post-season league division run, claiming the league championship against Collingwood over the weekend.
Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May
Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.
Listowel Cyclones: Named for early hockey star, local team has storied history
The Listowel Cyclones have carved out a name for themselves in junior hockey circles, a name that originates with one of the games’ earliest superstars.
Listowel curlers recently advanced to OFSAA, two have opportunity to compete in Europe
The LDSS Senior Curling team has done exceptionally well this season, with a few wins under their belts.
McKenzie family donates $10,500 to WDHF from T-Mac Memorial Hockey TURNERment
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is very grateful for a $10,500 donation that was received from the McKenzie family.
Walkerton students experience rock climbing
Late last month, Grade 7 to 12 students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) had the opportunity to challenge themselves both physically and mentally during a special rock climbing program provided by the Guelph Grotto Climbing Gym.
