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The Thunderbirds have had a busy last two weekends. On the 19-21 February 19th to 21st, the best swimmers from all over Canada participated in the Eastern National Championship in Nepean.

Congratulations to WFMHA's Nipissing Reader Atom HL team for winning the West Nipissing Minor Hockey Association tournament this weekend (Feb 26-28/10.

Jr. Trappers forward Michel Gamache has been giving us an up close and personal look at the North Bay Jr. A Trappers in his blog. Upon his depature, defenceman Matt Weisensel stepped up to offer his insight in "Matt's Jr. Trappers Blog.

Trojan Youth Basketball Camp - Updated Start time: Wednesday, March 24th, 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 The basketball camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14.

If Tuesday night’s game was a preview of things to come for the Sudbury Jr. Wolves, they had better go back to the drawing board. Trappers veteran forward, Dan Frawley scored two goals in North Bay’s 7-2 win over their first-round playoff opponents.

North Bay's Matt Marquardt is on the move. The Boston Bruins prospect has been traded to the Edmonton Oilers. Marquardt was traded on the day before the NHL trade deadline for defenceman Cody Wild.

West Ferris 3 on 3 Spring Hockey Registration When: Thursday, March 4th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Memorial Gardens in the Hall of Fame Room. Cost: $90 for 9 games, cheques made payable to W.F.M.H.A.

NORTH BAY, ON - Anmar Sudbury Wolves put an end to the North Bay Blades season by sweeping the best of five semi-final series. The Wolves outscored the Blades 10-0 in game three to qualify for the finals.

The 41st annual Canadore Athletics Luncheon took place on Monday. Canadore Panthers volleyball player Jordane Blanchette was handed the Deam McCubbbin Memorial Athlete of the Year trophy.

Story by Joey Butkevich What have the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games done for your Canadian spirit, or sports in general? Many questions will be bantered about in years to come, especially the proverbial "Where were you when Sidney Crosby scored in Van