Local Sports

The Sault College Cougars were all smiles on Friday night after sweeping the first round of this season's battle in the Sault.

Bert Templeton created a legacy as a hockey coach, one that will not soon be forgotten. Templeton passed away on Friday morning at the age 63 after a battle with cancer.

A power play goal early in the third period proved the difference as the Sarnia Sting escaped with a win to create a log jam on top of the standings.

After building a 3-1 first period lead, the Soo Greyhounds surrendered four unanswered goals to open a road trip with a loss.

The Soo Thunderbirds were soundly defeated in a battle of league leaders in the Nickel City on Wednesday night.

The Soo North Stars' Great North Midget League dominance continued on Tuesday night as the locals easily handled the Nickel Capitals.

Soo Greyhounds captain Jeff Carter was one of the top 34 junior hockey players in the country picked to attend the National Junior Team Selection Camp.

The Soo North Stars fell behind early but managed to take full control during the final two periods on Sunday afternoon to gain back-to-back victories over Kirkland Lake.

The Soo Greyhounds were hoping to head into next weekend's road trip on a winning note.

The St. Basil Saints were eliminated from the provincial championship but the team can take solace from the fact that the team fell to the eventual tournament champions. After advancing to the quarterfinal round, the fifth ranked St.