Sports

The Temiscaming Royals built up a 3-2 first period lead only to see the Blind River Beavers score the next 5 goals as tney defeated the visiting Royals 8-3 at the Blind River Community Centre Saturday night.

Alex Valenti recorded his third hat trick of the month as the Skyhawks edged the Abitibi Eskimos 6-4 at the Jus Jordan arena in Iroquois Falls Saturday night.

Club Volunteer Sally Baker is restocking the Trail Maps at the intersection of TOP AD and A102Q. The Bakers encountered several large touring groups during their travels this week. Photo provided.

The Nipissing Lady Lakers advanced to the OCAA final four with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-13) sweep of the visiting Durham Lords.

North Bay Nordic Ski Club News Release ******************** The North Bay Nordic Ski Club will host the Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Championships between February 24th and March 1st.

The Nipissing Alouettes broke open a scoreless tie after 40 minutes with 7 goals in the final frame - including 5 in a span of 5 minutes - en route to a 7-4 victory over the Elliot Lake Bobcats in Elliot Lake on Friday night.

Darren Shecapio's goal 51 seconds into the overtime period was the difference Friday night in Little Current as the Temiscaming Royals defeated the Manitoulin Islanders 5-4.

Tieler Gravelle looks over at the Chippewa Raiders bench following a three-pointer to seal the win for the Widdifield Wildcats.

Joey Graefe (Center) and the rest of the Outreach Trashers play in the Canadian Pond Hockey Face-Off at Canadore College.

Ryan Loach and his fellow Skyhawks celebrate Justin Villeneuve's game winning goal on Royals goalie Jim Murray. If Thursday night was any indication, local hockey fans are going to be in for a whale of an opening round playoff series.