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'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
Sadlon sound system 'restored, tested and operating properly'

Sadlon sound system 'restored, tested and operating properly'

'Installation of the new speakers can only occur once the Barrie Colts’ season ends, since there isn’t sufficient time between games for this work,' says city official
Baycats will start IBL season with rematch against Jackfish

Baycats will start IBL season with rematch against Jackfish

Barrie team travels to Welland May 18 to take on team that beat them in 2023 final; IBL also adds ninth team, Chatham-Kent Barnstormers
Barrie Colts U18 AA team wins Glenn Bellerby Tournament

Barrie Colts U18 AA team wins Glenn Bellerby Tournament

After losing their first game by a goal, the team went on to win their next five en route to earning the tournament title