Pursuit

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Eldridge signs PWHL deal, forges path for young girls to follow

'Watching the Sharks organization develop, it’s been awesome for me being a role model for those girls,' says Barrie native Jessie Eldridge, drafted 16th overall by New York

Nov 30, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Barrie athlete in the zone, named top pitcher in two leagues

William Fleming finished season with 5-0 record and sparkling 1.07 ERA, not to mention recently topping 70 mph on the radar gun

Nov 14, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

Crawford won't let adversity keep him down as he makes jump to OHL

'He’s only 16, but there are times he plays like he’s 19,' Owen Sound coach Darren Rumble says of fellow Barrie product Jake Crawford

Oct 27, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Despite pandemic, Barrie athletes and organizations still managed to make their mark in 2020

Many local athletes still found ways to persevere amid challenging conditions in 2020

Jan 6, 2021 7:15 PM Read more >

Mariposa School of Skating duo wins Polish gold medal in silent Sadlon Arena

Olivia Rybicka-Oliver and Joshua Andari shine at Polish Junior National Championship... on home ice in Barrie; 'When there was no one there in the stands, we always had each other'

Dec 30, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Loss of grandfather inspires Blandisi to 'make a difference'

'He didn't really come from much, but he just willed his way to do everything,' former Colt says of grandfather. 'So, I think part of that is in me as well'

Dec 23, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Out in the desert, Barrie woman reconnects with her passion for cycling

Arizona-based cyclist still has the competitive fire in her to race, but has also realized she may have a career in coaching ahead of her

Dec 16, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Extended journey takes Barrie's Philippe Daoust on path to NHL draft

Barrie native passed over in OHL draft, but landed with the Quebec League's Moncton Wildcats and was eventually selected by the Senators

Dec 9, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

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 >

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