Lakehead rally stuns Western Mustangs in playoff opener
Lakehead University Thunderwolves rally to win 3-2 in Thompson Arena then 5-2 on Sunday to clinch the series in London. Spencer Blackwell equalized, Joe Mack scored late winner, and Josh Van Unen provided a key short-handed tally leading LU to a 2-0 series road finish. Christian Chigoi made 23 saves as LU hosts TMU Bold in Fort William Gardens for Game 1 of the West semifinal.
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Northern Ontario stars shine at Thunder Bay Scotties final
Fleury of Sudbury helped Rachel Homan win the Scotties crown as Everist made Nova Scotia bronze amid a sold out Thunder Bay crowd. The Fort William Gardens scene echoed the Moose call, with Fleury praising Northern Ontario roots and both players noting strong community support and the Olympic Trials push.
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