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'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
Hockey Canada launches $1M fund for registration subsidies

Hockey Canada launches $1M fund for registration subsidies

Foundation offers up to $500 back on registration with Hockey Canada-sanctioned associations for those who meet criteria
Newmarket team among 9 in newly launched Ontario Jr. A Super League

Newmarket team among 9 in newly launched Ontario Jr. A Super League

'... you get this flurry of 16 and 17-year-olds who throw their gear in the garage and walk away from it. There is a model here where they are underserviced, so we are trying to bridge the gap for those kids,' says league president
Hockey player's trick shots score him massive online audience

Hockey player's trick shots score him massive online audience

After Zac Bell's online video went viral, 'every 12-year-old was in their driveway practising the tricks I was doing;' NHL stars are now following his platforms