Sports

Nick Huard watches his former teammates Saturday night at West Ferris arena sporting a brand new Lewiston Maineiacs hat. Photo by Chris Dawson. North Bay's Nick Huard is learning that life in Major Junior hockey can be a humbling experience.

The North Bay Bantam 'AAA' Hilltop Variety Blades continue to play some good hockey as they took 2 of 3 from the Nickel City Sons in Levack this weekend.

Scott Kile, on behalf of the Timbit Hockey for Beginners Program, has driven Coach4Food through the 19-ton mark with a $1,000 donation and 241 pounds of food.

Skyhawks goalie Riley Ross makes a save in the first period. Photo by Chris Dawson. The North Bay Skyhawks used a three minute five on three power play in the second period to top the Temiscaming Royals 4-1 Sunday night.

Trappers defenceman Ryan Leckie defends in front of Trappers goalie Patrick Rochefort. Photo by Matt Gordon. The North Bay Trappers won their second straight with a 6-4 victory over the New Liskeard Cubs on Sunday afternoon.

CHANGCHUN, CHINA – North Bay's Steve Omischl struggled to a 5th place finish in the FIS Freestyle World Cup event on Saturday. Omischl, along with a number of other jumpers struggled with the windy conditions.

Trappers forward Roch Pellerin (far right) makes a nice back check as he helps goaltender Patrick Rochefort. Pellerin's offence ended up the key on this night. Photo by Chris Dawson.

Several different organizations have added to Tom Hedican's Coach4Food Program for area food banks. The Powassan Moore Propane Midget Hawks and the Powassan Hawks Bantam A teams combined to add 582 pounds.

The North Bay Skyhawks earned their 24th victory of the season and fifth of six from the Temiscaming Royals tonight at the Centre by a score of 5-3.

The Algonquin Barons knocked off the defending champion West Ferris Trojans 56-49 in NDA Senior Boys basketball action Thursday night at the West Ferris gymnasium. The Barons used a tough defense to earn the victory.