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The Niagara Predators exploded for 19 goals over two games last weekend against the last place Tottenham Thunder, with an 11-7 Friday night home victory followed by an 8-1 win on the road.  Jesper Eriksson led the way in both games, recording a hat trick Friday night, the Greater Metro Hockey League franchise’s first since it moved from Toronto, and following that up … [Read more...] about Two hat tricks help win two games for Predators

Now that the colder weather has arrived, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Badminton Club is meeting in the community centre, and could use a few new members. League convenor Ted Little says they’ve got about 20 members playing on two courts, and have a third court available. They’d be thrilled to have another 10 members. Ron Planche, a regular player for some time, says it isn’t … [Read more...] about Badminton club seeking new members

A bit of a line shuffle paid dividends for the Niagara Predators this weekend.  Acting coach Robert Turnbull teamed captain Mario Zitella with Dante Massi and Emil Eriksson for the first time Friday night. The combination notched six goals and 13 assists for a total of 19 points in a three-day stretch.  Following a weekend with no games on the schedule, the … [Read more...] about Predators win two of three this weekend

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Club opened this season with a focus on safety, for skaters, coaches and young program assistants. And for those who missed the first session, registration will open Nov. 13 for winter programs. Club president Yvonne Haines says there are about 250 skaters enjoying being back on the ice, after an early end to last season, when the skating … [Read more...] about Skating club offers safe, fun environment for kids and adults

A weekend with no games scheduled might just be what the hockey doctor ordered for the Niagara Predators of the GMHL.  General manager Johan Eriksson tells The Local that defencemen Logan Baillie and Brett Lee, both of whom have spent time on the injured list, participated fully in last week’s practices. That means when they take to the Meridian Credit Union Arena ice … [Read more...] about Local realtor sponsoring Predators hockey player