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The Soo Thunder are champions of the Northern Ontario Bantam Hockey League. On Sunday afternoon, the Thunder defeated the Onaping Falls Huskies 4-3 to win the best-of-five league championship series 3-1.

Soo North Stars coach Mike Hall does not want his players to get ahead of themselves, but he can understand if his players are a little more excited than normal at practice this week.

Some historic moments have taken place at Memorial Gardens over the years. From the 1984-85 team going 33-0 on home ice, to Rick Kowalsky raising the Memorial Cup high over his head, many fans will have fond memories of this rink.

After a convincing victory set the stage for a one-game showdown early Sunday morning, the Soo Bantam Greyhounds came up just short in their task to become NOHA Bantam Minor champions.

The Soo Thunderbirds are now a single win away from advancing into the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League semi-finals.

The Soo North Stars captured game one of the Great North Midget League championship series on Saturday night at the John Rhodes Community Centre.

Despite being considered huge underdogs, the Manitoulin Islanders are refusing to roll over.

With the seventh seed in the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference out of reach, the Soo Greyhounds found themselves in a tough situation when they faced off against the Saginaw Spirit on Friday night.

After a dominating performance one night earlier, the Soo Thunderbirds survived a lacklustre performance to open up a 2-0 series lead over the Manitoulin Wild in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarterfinal playoff action.

It was an exciting finish to the regular season as teams settled into their final positions in league standings. Congratulations to Sports Gold who captured the regular season league championship by finishing first overall.