National Hockey League
Ottawa Senators 5 Florida Panthers 2
Brady Tkachuk had a goal & an assist for Ottawa
The Panthers have lost 4 in a row
The Leafs host Florida tomorrow night.
Montreal Canadiens 4 Buffalo Sabres 3 (SO)
Michael Pezzetta scored the shootout winner.
Edmonton Oilers 5 Arizona Coyotes 4
Ryan Nugent Hopkins scored the go ahead goal for the Oilers while Leon Draisaitl scored his 300th career goal.
New York Islanders 5 New Jersey Devils 1
Minnesota Wild 5 Seattle Kraken 1
Colorado Avalanche 5 Anaheim Ducks 1
Tonight
Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers 7 pm
Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins 7 pm
Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes 7 pm
Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings 7 pm
Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers 7 pm
Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues 8 pm
Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks 8:30 pm
Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames 9 pm
Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights 10 pm
Winnipeg Jets at San Jose Sharks 10:30 pm
Ontario Junior Hockey League Playoffs
NorthWest Semifinal
Collingwood Blues 5 Milton Menace 1
Mark McIntosh had a hat trick for the Blues including an empty net marker to seal the victory
Luke Tchor had a penalty shot goal in the win
Collingwood leads the best of 7; 3-0
Game 4 is tomorrow night at Milton.
Blues 5 Menace 1
Period 1
Milton – Cole Semeniuk (Connor Driscoll, Ivan Fabjan) 7:41
Collingwood – Dylan Hudon (Mark McIntosh, Ayden Dooley) 12:49
Collingwood – Mark McIntosh (Dylan Hudon, Robert Strachan) 13:15
Period 2
Collingwood – Mark McIntosh (Ayden Dooley) 18:21
Period 3
Collingwood – Luke Tchor (penalty shot) 12:08
Collingwood – Mark McIntosh (empty net) (Dylan Hudon) 19:18
Tonight
Georgetown Raiders at Burlington Cougars
( Burlington leads the best of 7; 2-0 )
7:30 pm
PJHL Carruthers Division Semifinal
Schomberg Cougars 5 Alliston Hornets 3
Cameron Kokelj scored 3 goals for the Cougars who overcame a 3-2 deficit after 2 periods
Alliston leads the best of 7; 2-1
Game 4 is Thursday night in Schomberg.
Cougars 5 Hornets 3
1st
3:10 ALL Andrew Maltby (8) ASST: Parker Mills (1), Cole Turcotte (10)
13:52 SCH Cameron Kokelj (6) ASST: Luke Miehm (8), Jordyn Palazzo (2)
17:44 ALL Adam Hoppe (2) ASST: Jakob Power (2)
2nd
2:40 SCH Lucas Vacca (2) ASST: Andrew Hrinco (3), Jordyn Palazzo (3)
9:50 ALL Jakob Power (4) ASST: Nolan Drury (1), Josh Presley (2)
3rd
13:56 SCH Adam Miller (1) ASST: Matthew Lychek (3)
14:36 SCH Cameron Kokelj (7) ASST: Adam Miller (1)
19:01 SCH Cameron Kokelj (8) ASST: None
National Basketball Association
Milwaukee Bucks 126 Detroit Pistons 117
Khris Middleton scored 34 points for the Bucks who lead the Eastern Conference by 2 games over Boston.
Denver Nuggets 116 Philadelphia 76ers 111
Nikola Jokic had a 25 point game for Denver who lead the Western Conference by 3 & 1/2 games over Memphis.
New York Knicks 137 Houston Rockets 115
Los Angeles Clippers 124 Chicago Bulls 112
Dallas Mavericks 127 Indiana Pacers 104
Phoenix Suns 117 Utah Jazz 103
Minnesota Timberwolves 119 Sacramento Kings 115
New Orleans Pelicans 124 Portland Trail Blazers 90
Tonight
Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors 7:30 pm
Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards 7 pm
Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks 7:30 pm
Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies 8 pm
Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder 8 pm
New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors 10 pm
ATP
at Miami
Francisco Cerundolo swept Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2 & 7-5
WTA
at Miami
Ekaterina Alexandrova scored a walkover victory over Canada’s Bianca Andreescu
Alexandrova won the first set 7-6
Andreescu was leading 2-0 in the 2nd set but was forced to leave the court in a wheelchair after suffering an injury
Concacaf Nations League
Honduras at Canada
8 pm at BMO Field
Major League Baseball Pre-season
Philadelphia Phillies 5 Toronto Blue Jays 2
Trea Turner hit a two-run homer for the Phillies
Winning pitcher Taijuan Walker struck out 5 and allowed 1 hit over 2 1/3 innings.
The Blue Jays play Philadelphia again today ay Clearwater & then open the regular season Thursday afternoon at St Louis
Events
Tryouts & Training for the Owen Sound Junior B NorthStar Lacrosse Club are underway
The NorthStars will conduct their sessions at the Desboro Arena on the following dates;
Tonight at 7 pm
April 4th at 7 pm
& April 11th at 7 pm
There will be an exhibition game April 15th at Durham when the Junior NorthStars meet Orangeville
The Junior NorthStars 1st home game is scheduled for April 22nd
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The 43rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser returns in April with in-person bowling at three alleys, in Owen Sound, Collingwood and Port Elgin.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake bowling events will take place on the following dates;
– in Owen Sound at The Bowling Alley on Thursday, April 13th from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., April 14th from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., and April 15th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
– in Collingwood at Georgian Bowl Thursday, April 20th from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
– & in Port Elgin at Sunset Family Fun Centre on April 21st from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce event supports more than 140 youths, numerous in-school tutoring programs and a monthly outdoor wellness program in Grey, Bruce and western Simcoe counties. More than 70 youths are on a waiting list.
An online silent auction will run from April 6-22.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 25 via Zoom and will be available for viewing on BBBS Grey Bruce’s social media sites. A link will be provided to participants.
For more information and to register, visit greybruce.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca and click “Events” or call 519-376-4449.
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On Friday May 12, join 560 CFOS for the 1st EVER Rotary YMCA Camp Presqu’ile Radiothon.
Be listening from 6 am-6 pm on May 12th as we take calls, pledges, challenges and donations to support both camp registration and renovation projects at Rotary YMCA Camp Presqu’ile
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COLLINGWOOD SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONIES
Saturday, May 13, 2023
The 24th bi-annual COLLINGWOOD SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONIES is confirmed to officially welcome its Class of 2022 Inductees at the Collingwood Legion.
For this event, we are honoured to welcome retired NHL Referee Terry Gregson as our featured guest speaker. His officiating career began in the OMHA progressing through to the OHA, WHL, IHL, and CHL culminating in his arrival to the NHL in 1979. Throughout his NHL career, Terry officiated 1400 games plus 158 playoff games across 18 consecutive years that included 8 Stanley Cup finals.
On the International front, Terry officiated professional hockey in Helsinki, Stockholm and Japan.
A proud member of the Guelph Hall of Fame & OHA Honour Roll, Terry is a recipient of the Ron Foxcroft Officiating Excellence Award & NASO Gold Whistle Award for his contribution to the World of
Officiating across all sports in North America.
In his post-ice career, Terry was the Senior Officiating Manager of NHL officials assisting in the development and execution of new managerial programs & succession planning program from 2005-2009 then Senior Vice President and Director of Officiating in charge of the NHL officiating staff from 2009-2013.
The following agenda is planned for the evening.
5:00 p.m. – Cocktails
6:00 p.m. – Parade of Inductees
6:10 p.m. – Master of Ceremonies – John Kirby
– Official Welcome & Introduction of VIP’s, Directors, Hall of Fame Members
6:15 p.m. – Dinner
7:30 p.m. – Guest Speaker – Terry Gregson
8:00 p.m. – Sports Wall of Fame
2017-18 Collingwood Blackhawks Atom AE3 Hockey Team
8:15 p.m. – Sports Hall of Fame – Induction Ceremonies
Harvey Pearen Builder Hockey & Baseball
OMHA Hockey Linesman & Referee 1960’s
Collingwood Minor Hockey Coach 1960-65
1966-70 Coach of Collingwood Legionnaires Midget Rep Hockey Team
OMHA Finalist, Numerous Georgian Bay Championships, Silver Stick Qualifier
Manager of Collingwood Blues (Junior B) Hockey 1973-76
Baseball Umpire 1980-1990’s
Raymond Sheffield Athlete – Hockey
Raised in Collingwood, Raymond’s career began in Minor Hockey and progressed through to 1998-89 Stayner Siskins (Jr. C Champions) , OHA Collingwood Blues
(1989-90) & Creemore Chiefs
First captain of the Newcastle North Stars (2002) in Australian Ice Hockey League
Won 4 National Championships + nine final appearances
Newcastle retired Raymond’s #19 after 13 year career averaging .64 pts/gm & captained more games than any player in the AIHL
Volunteered as Equipment Mgr. for 2007 National Senior Team in the IIHF World Championships (Div. II, Group B) in Seoul, Korea. Silver Medal.
Returned as Assistant Coach for the North Stars (2016) and won his fifth National Championship
Wall of Fame – Team
2017-18 Collingwood Blackhawks PeeWee AE3 Hockey Team
OMHA Champions, Georgian Bay Champions, 2018 Silver Stick Semi Finalists
Full Season Record 43-4-3
9:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks
Induction Ceremony tickets are $45.00 (incl. dinner).
Revenues generated from ticket sales assist in the Hall’s continued operations.
For further Induction ticket sales information, please contact: Jim Malley, Manager at Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club 705-445-3918 ext. 103 jmalley@bmgcc.ca or a Director
Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame
Directors: Marie Stephenson, Jim Malley, Dave Chandler, Dave Labelle, Mary Anne Scudder, Sandy Cunningham, Roger Hannon, Scott MacMurchy, Chris Potts, & Mark Rich
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31st ANNUAL CRIME STOPPERS OF GREY BRUCE GOLF TOURNEY SET TO GO THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023
The Organizing Committee wish to announce that the 31st Annual Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Charity Golf Tournament is set to go on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Saugeen Golf Club.
Day of Registration starts @ 10 AM with an 11 AM Shot Gun Tee-off start.
Organizers are delighted to announce a new roster of Title Sponsors for 2023. Bayshore Broadcasting, Germania Mutual Insurance and MacLean’s Ales have all committed to perpetuating this highly successful and important event.
Proceeds will continue to support the essential work that Crime Stoppers does to make our communities in Grey Bruce safe.
Outgoing Co-sponsors Trillium Mutual Insurance and Waterloo Brewery are to be commended for helping to raise nearly $600,000.00 in the first 30 years. The Tournament Committee wish to thank both organizations for their past support.
For further details on this announcement, contact Tourney Co-chair Joe Dietrich: 519-889-2866.
For further info on golf registration please go to: CSGBgolf@germaniamutual.com or contact Elena DeBono at Germania Mutual Insurance: 1-888-418-7770 ext. 260.
For further information about Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce please call 519-371-6078
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Owen Sound Crescent Club Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday June 17th at Legacy Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times begin at 10ish
Format: 4-Man Scramble
Entry Fee: $120
New/Potential Members $ 175 (includes Crescent Club membership for remainder of 2023 and 2024)
Price includes 18 Holes of Golf, Power Cart, Dinner, Bag Drop for each player & Closest to the Pin
For additional information or to Register your group or individually please contact Ron Glenn at Ronald.p.glenn@gmail.com
The Annual Golf Tournament is a significant fundraiser to support the ongoing efforts of the Club.
Again, this year we will continue the tradition to recognize those members that have passed with the sponsorship of the Memorial Walk at the Golf Tournament and the Memorial Wall at the Club. If you wish to recognize a member that is no longer with us a $50 donation will add the Member to our Memorial Walk/Wall.
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The Owen Sound Subaru Triathlon is set for July 30th at Kelso Beach Park
Registration is now open
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The annual Wiarton Rotary Shore-To-Shore race is Monday August 7th from Oliphant to Wiarton
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The Lakeshore Women’s Triathlon (formerly Kincardine Women’s Triathlon) will be moving to Saugeen Shores for its 2023 race scheduled for August 12, 2023.
The triathlon will take place at the Main Beach, with the cycle heading out to North Shore Road and Concession 10, and the run happening on the path along North Shore Rd.
For more information contact Sarah Foster, Race Director, 416-895-5151 or sarmillar@gmail.com
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The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation announced its first annual Bruce County Bash in partnership with 97.9 The Bruce and Three Sheets Brewing on Saturday, August 19 at the Coliseum in Southampton.
This exciting fundraising event will feature two amazing bands, 54-40 & Tommy Youngsteen, who will be performing LIVE in concert.
The Bruce County Bash is a new addition to the hospital foundation’s Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers fundraising cycling event
The concert is designed to add to the excitement of the weekend and create an opportunity for more people across the region who don’t cycle to take part in the Gran Fondo Lake Huron festivities.
Tickets for the Bruce County Bash can be purchased online at www.smhfoundation.ca or by contacting the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation office 519-797-3230 x 3230.
Proceeds from the event will go toward local mental health initiatives.
For more information about the Bruce County Bash, please visit the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation’s website
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The 35th annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is set to run from Friday August 25th to September 3rd, 2023
The derby is conducted by the Sydenham Sportsmen Association
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The annual Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival will climax on Friday September 29th with the annual parade along Sykes Street and the family festival at the Meaford Rotary Pavillion