Lakehead Downs Manitoba 6-4 in Christmas Challenge finale
Dylan Massie scored twice as Lakehead Thunderwolves completed a two game sweep of the Christmas Challenge with a 6-4 win over Manitoba Bisons at Fort William Gardens. Josh Van Unen Brendon Barbry Tyler Ho and Nick De Grazia scored others Aiken made 26 saves. Van Unen had four goals in the series. Lakehead stands 8-8-1 and returns to OUA play versus Queen's and RMC.
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Brock Aiken
Thunder Bay
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Queen’s Gaels
RMC Paladins
Canada seeks revenge as under-20 quarterfinal looms
Canada senior head coach Alan Letang guides a resilient team into the under-20 quarterfinals in Gothenburg after last year’s gold run versus Czechia. Key players like Matt Savoie and Macklin Celebrini eye action as Canada faces a hungry Czech squad with veteran leaders and injury concerns shaping lineup choices.
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Western Hockey League
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Hockey Canada
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Thunder Bay Minor Hockey Weekend Highlights in U18 and U15 Action
The 2023 portion wrapped with tight U18 AA and U15 AA games across Thunder Bay. Notable: Current River Comets beat Fort William Hurricanes 4-2 with Austin Yoller scoring twice. West End Bruins upset the Hurricanes 3-2, Logan Cameron and Nicholas Silvaggio key. Nipigon Elks edged KC Sabres 3-2 on Parker Cocks winner. Norwest Stars beat Westfort 3-2 as Michael Sugarhead netted late. Neebing Hawks routed Nipigon Elks 9-3 in U15 A, led by Logan Etienne. Elks shutout Thunder Bay Elks 4-0 in U15 A. Beavers 4-1 over Westfort Maroons in U15 AA. Flames 2-1 over Neebing Hawks in a tight U15 AA. Exhibition: Queens U18 AAs edged South End Rangers 6-4 with multiple scorers.
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Westfort
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Owen Smeltzer
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Tauno Maki
Cayden Kuoppa-Aho
Norwest Stars
Michael Sugarhead
Neeking Hawks
Logan Etienne
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Neebing
Grace Moro
Quinn Hockenhull
Parker Jacobson
Kayne Bouchard
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