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Trojans go up for a rebound in their Senior Semifinal loss to Peterborough. Photo by Kate Adams.

The North Bay Trappers started a busy weekend on a winning note by blasting the last place Kapuskasing Flyers 9-3 on Friday night in Kapuskasing. Nick Huard, Andrew Burke Liam Berti and Darnell Koosees each scored twice in the win.

Russian Selects forward Yuriy Alekseev buzzes around the Royals net in front of a capacity crowd at the Centre Friday night. Photo by Chris Dawson.

The North Bay Skyhawks got their first win of 2008 with a 5-2 victory over the Blind River Beavers Friday afternoon.

The North Bay Skyhawks continue to have difficulty defeating the Soo Thunderbirds. The Skyhawks fell to 2-4 against the team from the Lock City after dropping a 4-2 decision to the T-Birds Thursday night in Sault Ste. Marie.

North Bay Skyhawks, first place in the NOJHL, will travel Thursday for a two game road trip in Sault Ste. Marie to participate in the NOJHL Showcase 2008. The Skyhawks first game takes place Thursday, January 3rd at 8:15 p.m.

Jamie Olivier hits the finish line with the fastest time in the skating portion of the NDA Skills Competition. Photo by Jazz Mathon.

Five local ringette players - all members of the West Ferris Ringette Association - as well as the Northeastern Region Select Belle AAA squad, will be in action this weekend in Cambridge for their second Challenge Cup of the season.

A Newspaper cartoon from back in 1987 making fun of the "Punchup in Piestany," which cost the Bert Templeton led Canadian team a medal. "Views from Section 8" is a new column written by Don "Butch" Turcotte.

Rookie Trappers head coach Robin Boucher will relinquish his head coaching duties with the North Bay Trappers due to new work commitments. The former Trapper and former North Bay Centennials captain has been hired by the North Bay Police Service.