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Registration surges as kids welcome return to 'normal hockey': OMHA

Registration surges as kids welcome return to 'normal hockey': OMHA

Ontario Minor Hockey Association introduced a number of major new changes to improve the experience for participants
Simcoe County Rovers FC ready for 2022 kickoff in League1 Ontario

Simcoe County Rovers FC ready for 2022 kickoff in League1 Ontario

The club has formalized affiliation agreements with top youth programs representing more than 6,000 youth members, including Aurora FC, Barrie Soccer and Athlete Institute FC
'Can't put it into words': Newmarket-born Kurtis Gabriel signs with Toronto Maple Leafs

'Can't put it into words': Newmarket-born Kurtis Gabriel signs with Toronto Maple Leafs

Gabriel inks one-year $750,000 deal with hometown NHL team
'Every young hockey player's dream': Two Newmarket defencemen selected in NHL draft

'Every young hockey player's dream': Two Newmarket defencemen selected in NHL draft

Jack Bar and Braden Haché share a passion for hockey — and a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals on and off the ice
Aurora-born former NHLer keeps his stick on the ice as Maple Leafs alumni president

Aurora-born former NHLer keeps his stick on the ice as Maple Leafs alumni president

Greg Hotham, who had a four-season stint with the Leafs farm club in Newmarket, discusses his role with the Leafs Alumni, local 'AAA' hockey, playing golf, and his sons' educational journey
NHL star, tennis champ among inductees into Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

NHL star, tennis champ among inductees into Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

Steve Vickers, who played for 10 years with the New York Rangers, and Canadian Open Men's Singles Champion Brendan Macken are to be recognized
OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID-19 numbers rising: Ontario minister

OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID-19 numbers rising: Ontario minister

The format for a potential return also remains up in the air at this point
Town of Aurora taking ownership of Sports Dome

Town of Aurora taking ownership of Sports Dome

'The purchase, when final, will represent great value for the town and our residents,' says Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas
Passionate angler says 'fishing not just for boys and men'

Passionate angler says 'fishing not just for boys and men'

'I love to encourage other women to get into fishing,' says Shannon Lane who can often be found in her small ice hut on Lake Couchiching seeking pike or perch
Newmarket Huskies take the podium at Ontario cross-country championships

Newmarket Huskies take the podium at Ontario cross-country championships

The club's pandemic training regime paid off, with 13 runners and teams winning, and another 13 ranking in the top 10