The familiar sounds of minor hockey are once again filling the air at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham. Teams have begun practicing for the 2023-24 season, with the U15 players taking the ice on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
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Wingham’s Riley Good plays key role in Canada’s bronze medal win at WBSC Americas Pan American Championship
The U18 men’s national softball team captured the bronze medal in an exciting pitcher’s duel in extra innings against Argentina at the 2023 WBSC Americas Pan American Championship on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Staff to report on possible Blyth soccer pitch
A delegation representing the Blyth Kids Club appeared before North Huron council on Sept. 5, requesting approval to use land within the Blyth Community Centre grounds “to facilitate a proper soccer pitch.”
Capitals’ final pre-season tilt against Mitchell goes to overtime
The PJHL pre-season game between the Mitchell Hawks and Walkerton Capitals on Friday, Sept. 8 had home town fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Walkerton ended up losing in overtime.
New Walkerton Capitals dressing room celebrates 50 years of junior hockey
It’s more than a dressing room. It’s a professional-level room that celebrates 50 years of hockey in Walkerton, and provides players with a clean, attractive room with a lot of amenities.
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads – 70 years ago this September, both teams captured their respective Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships.
Listowel 15U WOBA1 Legionnaires open postseason with a win
The Listowel 15U WOBA1 Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals in a playoff tilt at John Bell South Diamond on Aug. 31. Listowel won the postseason opener, 5-1.
North Perth’s Coombs represents U.S. at international softball tournament in Italy
The opportunity to play softball abroad doesn’t come around every day. Neither does the chance to suit up for the likes of a national squad.
Listowel 11U takes OBA ‘C’ championship on home turf
Already the winners of three previous tournaments over the course of the 2023 minor baseball season, the Listowel 11U squad only had one hill left to climb to cap a campaign for the books.
Ironmen blanked in preseason opener
The Wingham Ironmen failed to get on the board in their 2023-24 PJHL preseason opener on Aug. 22, but the junior squad will have two more exhibition opportunities to find their scoring touch before the regular season commences next month.
Ted Nichol signs contract with ECHL’s Wings
Listowel’s Ted Nichol will continue his professional hockey career with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL this season.
Capitals down Applejacks in PJHL preseason tilt
Following a 2023 preseason-opening loss to the Kincardine Bulldogs earlier in the week, the Walkerton Capitals rebounded with a statement victory over the reigning PJHL Schmalz Cup champions two nights later.
Euchre and solo results
There was a lot of activity with euchre and solo at the Walkerton library this past week.
Cyclones salvage weekend with win over Brantford
The Listowel Junior Cyclones chalked up their first win of the 2023-24 GOJHL preseason with a 4-2victory over the Brantford Bandits at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 26.
Long-time executive Wayne Long retires as Cycs president
When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of a junior hockey organization, few in terms of the Listowel Cyclones have the resume that Wayne Long accumulated with the club.
