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Eldridge has sights set on women's national team heading to Beijing Olympics

Eldridge has sights set on women's national team heading to Beijing Olympics

'There’s still a couple of crucial weeks here before they name the team. So I’m more in the mindset of living each day now and getting as much out of the opportunity as I can,' says Barrie's Jessie Eldridge
Canada's game on full display as Hometown Hockey slides into Oro-Medonte (9 photos)

Canada's game on full display as Hometown Hockey slides into Oro-Medonte (9 photos)

'Can’t believe we forgot our (Toronto Maple Leafs) jerseys,' says Barrie mom during Hometown Hockey festivities at Horseshoe Resort
Grizzlies off to gold-medal game in Kingston

Grizzlies off to gold-medal game in Kingston

Grizzlies defeated the Durham Lords 24-22 during the semi-final on Saturday
Junior Nighthawks take down Vikings to secure berth in SCAA title game (4 photos)

Junior Nighthawks take down Vikings to secure berth in SCAA title game (4 photos)

Orillia Secondary School will face Collingwood Collegiate in next week's SCAA championship game; CCI defeated Eastview on Friday, 33-19
Bear Creek punches ticket to SCAA final with win over Innisdale (12 photos)

Bear Creek punches ticket to SCAA final with win over Innisdale (12 photos)

Bear Creek and Eastview will meet in next week's SCAA championship game after Wildcats upset Barrie North in Thursday's other semifinal
Leafs icon, familiar face in area to be celebrated at Hometown Hockey

Leafs icon, familiar face in area to be celebrated at Hometown Hockey

'I feel like I’ve been a part of this community a long time... so it’s nice to see that this event is coming to Oro-Medonte,' says local resident Darryl Sittler
Women's hockey in Barrie gets boost from sponsor in pursuit of 'equal recognition'

Women's hockey in Barrie gets boost from sponsor in pursuit of 'equal recognition'

The Barrie Jr. Sharks have teamed up with the Shannon Murree Group in hopes of further promoting the women's game
PLAYING FIELD: Despite obstacles faced by high school sports, optimism remains

PLAYING FIELD: Despite obstacles faced by high school sports, optimism remains

'We never knew when after we started when we were going to get that tap on the shoulder to say that the season was cancelled,' says coach
St. Joan of Arc continues to dominate on the gridiron (12 photos)

St. Joan of Arc continues to dominate on the gridiron (12 photos)

'When you suit up for the Knights, you know you have to play hard,' quarterback William Howard says following 47-0 victory over St. Peter's
Barrie native chooses water over sand in hopes of fulfilling Olympic dream

Barrie native chooses water over sand in hopes of fulfilling Olympic dream

St. Joan of Arc grad Rian Lenarduzzi switches from high-level beach volleyball competition to rowing with Paris in her sights