Pursuit

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When it comes to schooling, Colts rookie Hunter Haight keeps his head in the game

As COVID keeps OHL players off the ice as they wait for season to start, young forward has been excelling at school; 'My work ethic has probably been my best attribute about school'

Dec 2, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

What would OHL's return to play look like? Would American teams be based in Ontario?

'Our league has so many questions and it's all up to the government. Are we going to have contact? Will we be allowed to travel across the border? Those are government answers, not league,' says one GM

Nov 25, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Barrie Central grad making world of difference in parasport around the globe (VIDEO)

Jennifer Wong, who now lives in England, has been heavily involved in inclusive sport through her role with the International Paralympic Committee

Nov 18, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Maintaining life balance something Robbenhaar can really sink his teeth into

A star in the classroom who has also helped coach the younger kids, Barrie native hopes to become a dentist one day

Nov 11, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Baycats hope community steps up to the plate with used equipment for young Dominicans

'Our imports, they tell us the stories, show us pictures; it's not that easy to get. Even used equipment, which is in immaculate shape, you can't get that stuff over there,' says Baycats general manager

Nov 4, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Barrie's Jake Julien ready to soar again with NCAA's Eastern Michigan Eagles

Barrie North grad elated to be playing U.S. college football and didn't want to have any regrets; 'I'm only 18 to 22 once, right? Football is one of those sports you can't join a men's league when you're 40 and strap up again'

Oct 28, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Mariposa's Matheson on cutting edge with today's hockey players

'When those kids make it, you get some pretty cool messages and texts and how happy these kids are that they achieved their goals'

Oct 21, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Early decision to pass on university the right one for Barrie linebacker

Due to pandemic, Barrie North grad Clayton Mrazek will wait a year to begin freshman classes at University of Waterloo, join Warriors football team; 'It was just an unsettling feeling, just going away like that during such an uncertain time'

Oct 14, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

Grieveson finds himself on other side of the coin in return to Baycats

'This is a chance for us to build a product and put our fingerprints on it and continue the winning tradition,' says new Baycats pitching coach

Oct 7, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Foerster's push toward being top NHL prospect got some help from his brother

'It's been a long time waiting, but I'm really excited. I just want to hear my name called,' big Colts winger says ahead of NHL Draft

Sep 30, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

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