Sarnia Sting captain Ryan McGregor has signed a three-year entry-level deal with the National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes. The 21-year-old native of Burlington, Ont. has 27 goals and 68 points this year. McGregor played five seasons with the Sting and has been team captain for the past two. In January he set a new club… Read more »
Sports
Local sports hall of fame now accepting nominations
The Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame is welcoming submissions for possible induction this year. Nominations are accepted until April 30 in the following categories: 1) Professional athlete 2) Amateur athlete 3) Special achievement (significant contribution in officiating, coaching, media, training, etc.) 4) Bud Morrison Award (important contributions to youth) 5) Earl MacKenzie Award (involvement of… Read more »
City hockey player enjoyed freshman year run in NCAA
Troy Shantz A Sarnia woman was part of Mercyhurst University’s record-setting hockey season team this year, as well as its oh-so-close championship final. Aubrey Cole recently wrapped up her first season at the Erie, Pennsylvania college, which went undefeated at home for the first time in school history. “I came in just looking to improve,… Read more »
Medalling at regionals
Gymnix meet
Lakers are golden
Coronavirus brings early end to Sarnia Sting season
The Sarnia Sting’s hockey season has ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The balance of the 2019-20 season and all hockey activity was cancelled until further notice based on the recommendation of provincial and federal health officials, the Canadian Hockey League, which oversees the Ontario Hockey League, said in a release last week. The… Read more »
High water force salmon anglers to catch as catch can
Troy Shantz The high water in Lake Huron could be a blessing and a curse for anglers at this year’s Bluewater Anglers Salmon Derby. Great for the boaters, not so much for anglers on shore. “Hopefully this year will be good,” said event chair Paul Heckley. “Last year was one of our highest numbers of… Read more »
Playoffs end early for Lions basketball teams
Both the Lambton Lions men and women’s teams bowed out in the quarter-final round of the OCAA basketball championships last weekend. At the Sarnia campus, the stands at the Athletics & Fitness Complex were packed as the men hosted their first ever Ontario Colleges Athletic Association playoffs. The Lion had a strong start and were… Read more »
Sarnia Legionnaires swept in first round of playoffs
The Sarnia Legionnaires’ 2019-20 season ended on a disappointing note. The London Nationals swept Sarnia in four games in the opening round of the playoffs with 4-1 win March 1 at Sarnia Arena. Legionnaire forward Jake Vince got the Legionnaires on the board but London’s offence took over. Goalie Nolan DeKoning gave up four goals… Read more »
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