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Wallaceburg youngster qualifies for swimming nationals
A Wallaceburg youngster is ready to make a big splash on the national stage. Madison Broad, a Grade 6 student at Holy Family Catholic School and swimmer for the Chatham Y Pool Sharks, has qualified for a National meet, being held in Calgary July 25-30. Despite only being 11-years-old, Madison…
South Buxton Raceway Opens Saturday night
This Saturday is officially the opening night for South Buxton Raceway’s 41st season. Four classes of racing are on tab – Schinkel’s Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds, Glencoe Auto Recyclers UMP Late Models, Windride Transportation Sport Stocks and Tirecraft Comp 4s – along with a new Bombers class who will be…
Calling All Drivers! Dresden Demolition Derby May 20
Smashing up cars has become a familiar and long-lasting tradition on May 2-4 weekend in Dresden. This year will be no different. On Sunday, May 20, at 1 pm the tires will squeal, engines will roar, mud will fly and it’s safe to say 99.9% of the vehicles on the…
Chatham Skating Club – Register Now!
The Chatham Skating Club is now conducting registration for our Spring Skating Session. Registrations will be accepted on an ongoing basis, during Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm, at Thames Campus Arena. The Spring Session starts Friday, March 30th and goes till Wednesday, May 30th. We will be offering –…
Blenheim Blast Swimmers To Compete In Gatineau
Olympian swimmers to headline Speedo Eastern Championships in Gatineau along with Local Blenheim Blast Swimmers Justine and Shania Van Herk. About the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships: The Speedo Eastern Championships brings together a great mix of Canada’s senior, youth and junior swimmers. This regional competition is held annually in February in various…
MLB 2012 : The Story Lines
BY: JAY SMITH 2012 very well could be quite a season to remember in Major League Baseball. From the rubber to the plate, through the clubhouse and into the tabloids, there’s a certain level of anticipation that comes with the dawning of Spring Training. How will the Brewers recover without…
The Good Doctor – Roy Halladay: Baseball’s Role Model
BY: JAY SMITH When I think about baseball, I think about history. Tradition. Time honoured. Hard work. A REAL sport. Passion. Family and friends. Of course, the numbers. And respect. For the past ten years, when I think of baseball, I can’t help but think of Roy ‘Doc’ Halladay. The…
Kerkhof Continues to Shine at Northeastern University
Wallaceburg’s Deanna Kerkhof is enjoying another fine basketball season, her Junior year, at Northeastern University. Last Thursday, Kerkhof sparked an incredible 58-54 comeback win over the George Mason Patriots. Kerkhof scored a game high 25-points. Kerkhof scored the final four points of the game, including the go ahead basket with…
Essex Hands Wallaceburg Their 8th Straight Loss
With the first snowfall of December, came an even slipperier slope for the Wallaceburg Lakers as their losing streak hit 8 games. Wallaceburg was handed another loss by the Essex 73s, 7-2 Tuesday night on the road. Corey Beaulieu who recently returned to the 73s lineup was a dominant force…
Do You Need Yu?
BY: JAY SMITH The countdown is on. The world’s best baseball pitcher outside of Major League Baseball is ready to flirt with that oh-so-expensive Cinderella glass slipper. And when I say expensive, Yu Darvish will put our wives’ combined Christmas shopping sprees to shame. For years, Major League Baseball scouts…
Blue Jays In Flight?
By: Jay Smith Is the hype finally for real? Toronto Blue Jays fans have felt this before. Hope. Turning the page. Taking the next step. Fielding a competitive baseball team. Yes, even within the mighty AL East. Time after time, as sure as Toronto will see snowfall in the brunt…
Undefeated! Tartans Beat Kennedy for SWOSSAA Title
The Wallaceburg Tartans defeated the Kennedy Clippers to win the SWOSSAA senior football title in front of a road crowd at the University of Windsor Thurday evening. The 35-7 win improved Wallaceburg to a perfect 10-0 record to finish their season. Jonah Pataki and Lee Purnell were leaders on the…
A New View of Warriner’s Hockey Station
Todd Warriner’s Hockey Station recently made several upgrades to his Chatham facility. Watch the video below to get a sneak peak of Hockey Station and hear what Warriner has to say about the benefits of his training techniques for young hockey players and athletes. Click the video below to play:…
Post Game Video Interview With Oilers Forward Ryan Jones
Following his team’s 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Friday night, Chatham’s Ryan Jones took a minute to talk to the Chatham-Kent Sports Network. In the video interview, Jones talks about the Edmonton Oilers performance against the Red Wings, his team’s season, and his personal success. As well, Taylor…
Wallaceburg Tartans SWOSSAA game postponed
The SWOSSAA semi final match planned today between the Wallaceburg tartans and Sarnia St. Christopher has been posponed, due to unforeseen circumstances from Sarnia. The game will be rescheduled for sometime next week, we’ll provide the information on the new time and date when it becomes available.…
‘Super’ Saturday on the docket in Wallaceburg
UPDATED STORY AS THE FOOTBALL GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED Tomorrow is ‘SUPER’ Saturday in Wallaceburg for the local sports scene! It all kicks offs literally, at 12 Noon… when the Wallaceburg tartans senior football team hosts St. Christopher’s in a SWOSSAA semi final match. Next the Junior girls basketball team…
TJ Brodie heading back to Calgary
Dresden Minor Hockey product TJ Brodie has been recalled to the Calgary Flames. Brodie will make his 2011 debut with the Flames when they battle the Chicago Blackhawks tomorrow. So far this season Bordie has a goal and 2 assists, but has registered a plus 4 rating with the Abbostford…
Tiger Paw Brings Home 27 Medals from IMMAF Event
Article courtesy of CKSN.ca Nine students from Tiger Paw Martial Arts attended the big national tournament held in London on the weekend hosted by the International Modern Martial Arts Federation, and by Dr. Steve Stewart 8th Degree Black belt, Chairman of IMMAF Canada. Results from the Tiger Paw Martial Arts…
Tartans Win Kent Football Crown, See Video
Story originally published on the Chatham-Kent Sports Network The Wallaceburg District Secondary School Tartans won the Kent football crown Saturday in front of a loud hometown crowd by defeating the CKSS Golden Hawks 38-12. Jonah Pataki scored 4 touchdowns for the Tartans in the win, while Jon Ashby scored Chatham-Kent…
U-10 Thunder Defeat the Tillsonburg Twisters
Story originally published at CKSN.ca The Chatham Thunder U10 Ringette team played a stellar game again on Sunday, starting a winning streak of two to begin the season. The team’s second home game had the Thunder playing the Tillsonburg Twisters. The first period saw the Chatham Thunder put up 7…
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