Local Sports

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Thanks to a three-goal third period, the Soo Thunderbirds picked up an important two points on Wednesday night.

Two of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association’s hottest teams will meet this weekend as No. 15/16 ranked Lake Superior State travels to Nebraska-Omaha. The teams play at 8:05 p.m. EST on Friday and Saturday at the 14,700-seat Qwest Center.

******************************** SMHA STANDINGS AS OF JANUARY 29, 2006 (wins-loses-ties-points) BANTAM AA PINO'S TITANS 19-7-1-39 BLUELINERS BLACKHAWKS 18-9-1-37 S & T LIGHTNING 12-12-5-29 MAPLE LEAF MOTORS 6-19-5-17 BANTAM BB STITCH KING DEVILS 16-2

After giving up first place last week, Skip's Kweok bounced back to the top of the standings with two shut out wins this past weekend.

NEWS RELEASE SAULT ATHLETIC CLUB ******************************* Sault Athletic Club Competes at LSSU High School Track and Field Meet Six Local Track and Field Athletes Meet State Championship Qualifying Standards While Competing in the Michigan Sau

Team Sutton Group skipped by Dan Lemieux has won the final NOCA berth to the KIACUP Provincial Men's Championship taking place in Nipigon. The one-week playdown begins on Monday February 6.

NEWS RELEASE SAULT COLLEGE ATHLETICS ****************************** Cougars Return From Toronto The Sault College Varsity teams returned from a weekend in Toronto with one win in four games.

The Soo Greyhounds put an end to a three-game road trip with their second win of the swing on Sunday afternoon in Saginaw.

For the third straight season, the Soo North Stars have been crowned the champions of the Great North Midget League.

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