Eighty-two games down and now the real fun begins. More so for those whose teams actually made the postseason, I suppose.
Sports
Early season round at LGC
Terry Wick and Kevin Sholdice were able to take advantage of the glorious weather last week to get in an early season round at the Listowel Golf Club on April 13.
Council awards tender for Teeswater arena ceiling replacement
Council has awarded the tender for the replacement of the “Low E” ceiling at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre.
Local curlers struggle at mixed provincials
A pair of local curlers did not have the results they were looking for over the weekend at the Ontario Mixed Curling Championships.
Mustangs to host annual free skate, April 23
The Upper Maitland Mustangs are offering a unique opportunity to local girls looking to try hockey on for size during the organization’s annual free skate on April 23 in Listowel.
Wingham Golf Club enjoys early season opener
Last week’s sunny skies and temperatures in the mid twenties allowed golfers to get back on area courses a little earlier than expected this year, including the Wingham Golf and Curling Club.
Wingham-Lucknow U13 86ers capture provincial title
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 ‘C’ Girls squad are provincial champions.
U15 Reps see OMHA bid end in group stage
The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones were unable to advance beyond the group stage of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Tier 1 championships in Barrie on April 7-9.
Conners misses cut at Masters
Only a few days removed from capturing his second career PGA Tour victory, Corey Conners was unable to generate much momentum at the 87th edition of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club last week.
Wingham schools represented at Elementary School Curling Championships
Thirty-two elementary school curling teams descended upon the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last week for the Ontario Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. Wingham was well represented at the event, with Maitland River Elementary School and Sacred Heart School participating.
Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones finish up 2022-23 season
With the 2022-23 minor hockey season wrapping up, the Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones helped close out their campaign with a home date against the Mid-Huron Huskies at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on March 29. The Cyclones were doubled up 6-3 by the visitors. Pictured:
Ironmen fall to Pats in Game 7
The Wingham Ironmen took the division’s top club to the limit, but in the end fell just short in their bid for a berth in the Pollock finals.
Westfield captures provincial elementary school curling title
In 2020, the pandemic delayed Wingham from hosting the Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. It returned these three years later and a local team came out on top.
Listowel U15 Rep squad eyes provincial title
As many in the sporting world are fond of saying, first you have to learn how to lose before you understand what it takes to win.
Conners wins Texas Open for second time
Four years ago, Malory Conners was the first to run out on to the 18th green to congratulate her husband on his first career PGA Tour victory at the 2019 Valero Texas Open.
