About 30 hopefuls along with some returning players hit the ice at Port Colborne’s Vale Centre Saturday for a joint prospect camp held by the Niagara Predators and the St. George Ravens. Robert Turnbull, owner and president of both Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) teams, was pleasantly surprised with the turnout. “We wanted to cut it off at 30, but … [Read more...] about Predators invite potential players to prospect camp
Strong under-22 lacrosse team wins opener 12-1
Although the Niagara-on-the-Lake Thunderhawks minor lacrosse program saw 90 per cent of their teams unable to recruit enough players to form teams, a spark of hope still remains. The association was able to get a large contingency of players at three divisions, paperweight, U9 and U22, committing to the 2022 season. The Thunderhawks U22 (formerly intermediate) season opened … [Read more...] about Strong under-22 lacrosse team wins opener 12-1
Big win for Friesen in NASCAR truck series
After winning Friday night’s SpeedyCash.com 220 at Texas Motor Speedway, the smile on Niagara-on-the-Lake native Stewart Friesen’s face during the post-race interview was about as big as the state he was in. “Finally we’ve got something to celebrate,” he enthused to the crowd. “Thank you guys, thank you everybody at Toyota. You have no idea the work that’s gone into this … [Read more...] about Big win for Friesen in NASCAR truck series
Fascination with welding leads to competition win
Jake Boekestyn learned at an early age that there is always something to repair at the family’s St. Davids farm and greenhouse. He was also fascinated watching his grandfather frequently use welding equipment to do some of the work around the small engine shop he owned in the Barrie area. So, when at about 13 years old he unearthed an old welding rig at the family’s … [Read more...] about Fascination with welding leads to competition win
Yellow Door ‘Garten Party’ fundraising for fall production
A Victoria Street backyard will be transformed into a Bavarian Garten on Monday, May 30 for a fundraiser for Yellow Door Theatre Project (YDTP). The Niagara-on-the-Lake charitable organization is hosting a Garten Party FUNdraiser at the home of Wendy and Bruce Gitelman that evening. It’s a concept that YDTP founder and artistic director Andorlie HiIlstrom had hoped to … [Read more...] about Yellow Door ‘Garten Party’ fundraising for fall production
