http://ckdr.net/sports/ Local sports updates from across Northwestern Ontario. en-us http://backend.userland.com/rss PHP/5.2.17 - Vive Free-Libre Open Source Software! (FLOSS) http://ckdr.net/images/ckdr_rss.gif http://ckdr.net/ http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017992 Mike Ebbeling The Northern Renegades return to the Eagle Lake Arena this weekend for a pair of games. The Renegades face the Thunder Bay Junior 'B' Stars Saturday and Sunday. Puck-drop tomorrow is 7:30. The rematch is Sunday at 1 o'clock. The Renegades are looking for their first win, but have picked it up as of late. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:23:07 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 20th, 2012, 8:23:07AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017991 Mike Ebbeling The Annual 'Showcase' Tournament starts today (Friday) in Duluth. The Dryden Ice Dogs begin play at 10 o'clock against the Iron Range Iron Heads. The Dogs will then face the SIJHL leading Wisconsin Wilderness Saturday afternoon. Both games start at 2 o'clock. Tonight's other Showcase game features Thunder Bay and Wisconsin. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:09:08 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 20th, 2012, 8:09:08AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017990 Mike Ebbeling The Wisconsin Wilderness amazing run continues. The SIJHL leaders won their 17th straight game Thursday night by downing the Iron Range Iron Heads 6-1. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:41:41 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 20th, 2012, 7:41:41AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017988 Mike Ebbeling Get ready to throw some darts and help out a local child. The Children's Wish Foundation 4th Annual Charity Tournament is set for February 11th at the Dryden Legion. Cyril Ryan is the Chair of the Foundation in Dryden and he appeared on the CKDR Morning Show today. (Thursday) Ryan says the goal is to raise $5,000. He has started the challenge by donating $50. There will also be a silent auction and dance following the Tournament. All proceeds will help make a local child's dream a reality. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:07:50 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 19th, 2012, 11:07:50AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017987 Mike Ebbeling For the second straight night, the Dryden Ice Dogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead. This time the Dogs held on for the victory. Dryden defeated the Fort Frances Lakers 6-4 Wednesday night in SIJHL play. Diego Breckenridge scored the game winning goal as well as the insurance marker. Dan Morin, Tom Kuhn, Tyson Holder and Tyler Newsome added singles. Dean Shepherdson made 26-saves for the win. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:14:00 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 19th, 2012, 8:14:00AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017984 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Ice Dogs look for some home magic tonight. (Wednesday) The Dogs are back in the friendly confines of the Dryden Memorial Arena against the second place Fort Frances Lakers. Dryden is 13-5-1 at home this season. Game time is 7:30. The game will be played in memory of Tristen Wise. The 14-year-old died tragically on the weekend after he was struck by a transport on Highway 17. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:06:21 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 18th, 2012, 12:06:21PM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017983 Mike Ebbeling Anthony Bonner was the hero as he scored with less than 3 minutes left to give the Sioux Lookout Flyers their first win in nine games. The Flyers clipped the Dryden Ice Dogs 4-3 Tuesday night in Sioux Lookout. The goal was Bonner's first in the SIJHL. Chris Hoffman was the story with 2-goals and 1-assist, while Dane Morin added a single. Bryce Maggrah led Dryden with a pair of markers, while Ian Schachte scored in the third. Dryden outshot the Flyers 37-31. In other action, the Duluth Clydesdales nipped Iron Range 4-3. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:45:15 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 17th, 2012, 9:45:15PM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017977 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Ice Dogs can grab sole possession of third place in the SIJHL tonight. (Tuesday) The Dogs face the Flyers in Sioux Lookout. Dryden is tied with the Thunder Bay North Stars with 43-points. The Flyers are struggling with nine straight losses. Game time is 7:30. CKDR will have the call starting at 7:15. In other play, the Duluth Clydesdales battle the Iron Range Iron Heads. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:43:57 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 17th, 2012, 10:43:57AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017976 Mike Ebbeling The most steady player on the Thunder Bay North Stars has been rewarded for his efforts. Matt Kaarela has been named SIJHL Player of the weekend. The 19-year-old forward recorded 2-goals and 3-assists in helping the North Stars secure a pair of victories this past week. Kaarela leads the Stars with 41-points and sits in 10th in League scoring. Dryden's Bryce Maggrah and Sioux Lookout's Chris Hoffman received honourable mention. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:42:52 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 17th, 2012, 10:42:52AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017975 Mike Ebbeling They are red hot and they continue to move up the National Junior Hockey rankings. The Wisconsin Wilderness are now 5th overall. The SIJHL leaders have won 16-consecutive games. The Penticton Vees of the B.C. League are back as the top ranked team, followed by Alberta's Spruce Grove and Fort McMurray. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:40:30 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 16th, 2012, 1:40:30PM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017974 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Eagles are on a roll. The Boys High School Hockey team won its third straight, 4-3 Sunday night against the Beaver Brae Broncos in Kenora. Josh Brunton led the effort with a pair of markers, while Drew Walske and Kirk Markowski. Justin Oltsher was outstanding making 38-saves to preserve the win. The Boys are now on their exam break and don't play again until January 27th. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:05:00 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 16th, 2012, 8:05:00AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017973 Mike Ebbeling A gold medal performance for the Dryden Source for Sports Paperkings. The Peewee 'AA' hockey team captured the Robins Cup in Thunder Bay over the weekend with a 4-0 victory over the top ranked Neebing Hawks in the Final. The Kings booked their ticket to the Championship with a thrilling shootout win over the KC Sabres in the Semi-Final. Dryden is now on a two week break. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:04:26 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 16th, 2012, 8:04:26AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017972 Mike Ebbeling A rare loss for the Dryden Bantam 'AA' Holiday Inn Paperkings. The Kings took home a silver medal at the Kenora Thistles Hockey Tournament over the weekend. Dryden dropped a 5-3 decision to the Fort Frances Canadians in the Championship game. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:03:39 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 16th, 2012, 8:03:39AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017971 Mike Ebbeling Despite playing with only 10-skaters the Northern Renegades skated with the top team in the Thunder Bay Junior 'B' Hockey League on Sunday. The Renegades dropped a 5-1 decision to the Northern Hawks in Eagle Lake. Curtis Barker stopped 45-shots, while the Gades could only muster 11-shots. Former Ice Dogs Coach Randy Lulashnick was behind the bench for the Renegades. Saturday's game between the two teams was cancelled. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:02:49 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 16th, 2012, 8:02:49AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017970 Mike Ebbeling A third period comeback came up just short for Sioux Lookout as the Dryden Ice Dogs pulled out a 4-3 win Saturday night in the SIJHL. The Dogs held a 4-1 lead in the third period thanks to a pair of goals from Ian Schachte. Bryce Maggrah and Thomas Greene also scored for Dryden. The Flyers came back with Chris Hoffman's second of the game as well as a marker from Anthony Wolfe. Dean Shepherdson made 19-saves for the victory. Trevor Zangs made 37-saves in a losing cause. In other SIJHL play on the weekend, the Fort Frances Lakers earned a split south of the border. The Lakers lost 2-0 in Wisconsin Saturday and bounced back with a 5-4 win over Duluth on Sunday. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:01:48 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 16th, 2012, 8:01:48AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017969 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Eagle Senior Boys Basketball team came out on top in the Consolation Final at the St.Ignatius Falcons Tournament in Thunder Bay. The Eagles won 59-40. Thomas Cooper had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Dryden, while Kevin Gardam recorded 11 points and 9 boards. The Juniors weren't as forunate, losing in the Consolation Final 43-21. Brandon Thompson had 5 points for the Eagles. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:29:32 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 14th, 2012, 4:29:32PM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017968 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Eagle Boys Basketball teams are off to the Consolation Finals at the St.Ignatius Falcons Tournament in Thunder Bay. The Seniors dumped St.Pats 51-33 in the Semi-Final. Shane Kirton had 10 for Dryden, while Kevin Gardam added 8. The Junior Boys beat the Thunder Bay Blaze Club team 47-43. Matt Kelly and Alex Lugli both scored 9. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:23:38 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 14th, 2012, 4:23:38PM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017966 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Eagles are off to an 0-1 start at the St.Ignatius Falcons Invitational Basketball Tournament in Thunder Bay. The Junior Boys dropped a thrilling 39-34 decision to Superior Collegiate Friday. Matt Kelly led the Eagles with 15 points. Dryden is back on the court at 6:15 central in the 'B' side pool. The Senior Boys fell to the host Falcons 43-28. Gustavo Orlandi led Dryden with 7 points. Dryden is back in action at 6 o'clock central in the 'B' side pool. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:49:59 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 13th, 2012, 3:49:59PM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017963 Mike Ebbeling The Dryden Eagle Senior and Junior Boys Basketball team is in Thunder Bay for the Annual St. Ignatius Falcons Invitational Tournament. The Senior Boys kick-off the Tournament against the host Falcons today (Friday) at 12:45 central. The Dryden Junior team begins play at 1 o'clock central against Superior. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:39:12 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 13th, 2012, 9:39:12AM. http://ckdr.net/sports/index.php#0000017962 Mike Ebbeling The Northern Renegades are back on home ice for the first time in 2012. The Renegades face the Northern Hawks Saturday and Sunday at the Eagle Lake Arena. Game time Saturday is 7:30. Puck-drop Sunday is 1 o'clock. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:34:40 -0600 tag:Posted to CKDR.net Sports by Mike Ebbeling on January 13th, 2012, 9:34:40AM.