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Orillia to become 'hockey town' in April as host for OHF championship

Orillia to become 'hockey town' in April as host for OHF championship

'At this age level, it's the best hockey you will see,' says organizer of April 19-21 event that will be hosted at twin ice pads of Rotary Place
Wasaga lays out beach blanket for new GMHL hockey team

Wasaga lays out beach blanket for new GMHL hockey team

Mayor says there's 'amazing passion for hockey' and 'residents have wanted a local team to identify with for a long time'
Local hockey star once led U.S. Olympians through streets of France

Local hockey star once led U.S. Olympians through streets of France

Medonte-born Herb Drury was the speedy star of the Midland Junior team; he would go on to represent his adopted nation to silver and bronze medals
'Big passion' for hockey takes Brassard from Texas to The Rock

'Big passion' for hockey takes Brassard from Texas to The Rock

'The places that the game of hockey takes you, it’s incredible,' says Barrie native Matt Brassard, who's now playing for ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers
Medonte-born athlete led U.S. hockey team at first Winter Olympics

Medonte-born athlete led U.S. hockey team at first Winter Olympics

Herb Drury, a speedster the Midland junior team, eventually moved stateside and would go on to represent his adopted nation, winning silver and bronze medals
Trailblazers: Skating loop opens at county museum (VIDEO)

Trailblazers: Skating loop opens at county museum (VIDEO)

'It’s a really pretty skate,' staffer says of approximately one-kilometre outdoor trail through museum grounds in Midhurst
'Eyes on the next prize': Rovers ink core players for new season

'Eyes on the next prize': Rovers ink core players for new season

'We are preparing for the 2024 season knowing there is a lot on the line. Defending the title is one of our main priorities this season,' says club president
'Negotiations forthcoming' on Blues contract: Collingwood mayor

'Negotiations forthcoming' on Blues contract: Collingwood mayor

‘We don’t have an agreement. Until we have an agreement, nothing is 100 per cent,' says Blues owner
Skate Escape returns to Friday Harbour

Skate Escape returns to Friday Harbour

Popular rink at Innisfil resort will be available from today until mid-March
Postponed Colts-Otters game rescheduled to February

Postponed Colts-Otters game rescheduled to February

Jan. 10 game cancelled due to 'unsafe ice conditions' at Erie Insurance Arena will now take place Feb. 5