No shuffling, just running!
Aurel Fox-Recollet was ‘dashing’ in winning the annual Sudbury, Santa Shuffle held on Saturday. Celebrating 35 years this year, the Santa Shuffle helps The Salvation Army support vulnerable people. With new categories and costume options, surely Aurel was in the running for “Best Dressed” finishing the 5K in under 20 minutes in jeans!
Kohyn tops CHL list!
Manitoulin’s Kohyn Eshkawkogan and the OHL’s 67s took 4 of 6 points this weekend with an 8-5 win over the Peterborough Petes and a 3-2 shootout win over the Flint Firebirds.
Albeit very early, with 3 points on the weekend, Kohyn is currently leading all 2027 NHL Draft eligible CHL defenders in scoring with 27 points. Closely behind him is fellow OHL’er Levi Harper with 25 points. Following them are WHL’ers Rhett Sather, Colt Carter, and 2024 CHL-exceptional status player, Landon Dupont, all with 19 points.
Shawn Gibbons Memorial
This past weekend the Assiginack arena held the first annual, Slapshot opener Shawn Gibbons Memorial, hockey tournament. It was organized by Janet McComb (Shawn’s sister) who did a fabulous job. Kudos to the maintenance team at the arena doing a great job of keeping the ice in tip top shape, and the Manitowaning Wolves Minor Hockey also did a great job with their fundraiser and kept people fed all weekend!
The winning team in the women’s division was The Badlands. The “Old Timers” winners was the Valley East side and the hotly contested Mens’ plaque was awarded to Manitoulin Mayhem.
Panthers pounce!
The U15 Manitoulin Panthers had a huge weekend with a triple-header at home, earning three straight wins over the Timmins North Stars. They opened with a dominant 9–0 victory, followed by a hard-fought 3–1 win in Game 2. The team closed things out strong with a 6–0 shutout, finishing the weekend with an impressive 18–1 goal differential!
The U13 Panthers met the Copper Cliff Reds in Sudbury where the Panthers took a 6-1 loss. The Panthers goal was scored by Aiden Corbiere from Oliver Wilding and Howard Desjardins.
The U11 Manitoulin Panthers were also in Sudbury to face the Wolves. Connor Pheasant had his first of two assists to Nixon Lane to open up the scoring for the Panthers. His next assist set up Greyson Francis on his power play goal. Rowen Lecuyer and Hunter Inglis also fed Bryce Debassige to net one for a final score of the 7-3 loss.
Next up, the U15s play home games here this weekend. Meanwhile, the U13’s and the U-18 girls are at away at tournaments.
Curling draws serious fans!
It was great to hear from some passionate curling fans who were in Halifax for the recent Olympic Curling Trials for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics scheduled for early February. Glenn and Cathy Case along with Henry and Beth Dykalskiy took the trip out east only to meet up with fellow Islanders, Leslie Marshall, Beth McCullaugh, Margot Bickell and Suzanne Maxwell! The Case’s next trip will be to the brier in St John’s Newfoundland slated to finish in March.
Heading to Italy for Canada is the Sault Ste. Marie based, Brad Jacobs rink, Team Rachel Homan winning the women’s spot, while Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman prep for their mixed doubles’ event.
Off the ‘Rock’ hockey!
Catching up with the King family who has a super busy winter in session with three kids on three different teams and two different towns. Eldest, Max King is with U16 AAA North Bay Trappers, Adriella is with the U15BB Sudbury Lady Wolves and Tatiana is with U13B Lady Wolves. Chris and Krista King are obviously active but thankful their offspring are all enjoying their season and the opportunities!
