National Hockey League
Toronto Maple Leafs 4 Tampa Bay Lightning 3
William Nylander had a goal & 3 points for Toronto in a post-season preview match
Joseph Woll made 46 saves to post the victory
The Leafs have won 3 in a row and have points in 5 straight games.
Winnipeg Jets 3 Minnesota Wild 1
The Jets claim the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Chicago Blackhawks 5 Pittsburgh Penguins 2
Petr Mrazek made 38 saves,
The Penguins streak of 17 straight years in the playoffs will end IF the Islanders win or lose in overtime/shootout tonight against Montreal.
New Jersey Devils 6 Buffalo Sabres 2
Tomas Tatar had 2 goals as the Devils ended Buffalo’s postseason hopes.
Edmonton Oilers 2 Colorado Avalanche 1 (OT)
Vancouver Canucks 3 Anaheim Ducks 2
Boston Bruins 5 Washington Capitals 2
Carolina Hurricanes 4 Detroit Red Wings 1
Philadelphia Flyers 4 Columbus Blue Jackets 3 (OT)
Vegas Golden Knights 4 Seattle Kraken 1
Tonight
Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders 7 pm
Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues 7:30 pm
San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames 10 pm
World Women’s Hockey Championship
at Brampton
Sweden 7 France 0
Germany 2 Hungary 1
Czech Republic 5 Switzerland 2
The Quarterfinals will be staged tomorrow with Canada set to meet Sweden at 5 pm Thursday afternoon.
Ontario Hockey League Playoffs
Western Conference Semifinals
Kitchener Rangers-London Knights
Thr Apr 13 Kitchener Rangers at London Knights 7 pm
Fri Apr 14 Kitchener Rangers at London Knights 7 pm
Sun Apr 16 London Knights at Kitchener Rangers 2 pm
Tue Apr 18 London Knights at Kitchener Rangers 7 pm
Thr Apr 20 Kitchener Rangers at London Knights 7 pm
Sun Apr 23 London Knights at Kitchener Rangers 2 pm
Tue Apr 25 Kitchener Rangers at London Knights 7 pm
Saginaw Spirit-Sarnia Sting
Fri, Apr 14 Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting 7:05 PM
Sun, Apr 16 Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting 2:05 PM
Tue, Apr 18 Sarnia Sting at Saginaw Spirit 7:05 PM
Thu, Apr 20 Sarnia Sting at Saginaw Spirit 7:05 PM
Sat, Apr 22 Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting 7:05 PM
Sun, Apr 23 Sarnia Sting at Saginaw Spirit 5:30 PM
Tue, Apr 25 Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting 7:05 PM
Eastern Conference Semifinals
Peterborough Petes-Ottawa 67’s
Fri, Apr 14 Peterborough Petes at Ottawa 67’s 7:00 PM
Sun, Apr 16 Peterborough Petes at Ottawa 67’s 2:00 PM
Tue, Apr 18 Ottawa 67’s at Peterborough Petes 7:05 PM
Thu, Apr 20 Ottawa 67’s at Peterborough Petes 7:05 PM
Sat, Apr 22 Peterborough Petes at Ottawa 67’s 4:00 PM
Mon, Apr 24 Ottawa 67’s at Peterborough Petes 7:05 PM
Tue, Apr 25 Peterborough Petes at Ottawa 67’s 7:00 PM
Barrie Colts-North Bay Battalion
Fri, Apr 14 Barrie Colts at North Bay Battalion 7:00 PM
Sun, Apr 16 Barrie Colts at North Bay Battalion 2:00 PM
Tue, Apr 18 North Bay Battalion at Barrie Colts 7:30 PM
Thu, Apr 20 North Bay Battalion at Barrie Colts 7:30 PM
Sat, Apr 22 Barrie Colts at North Bay Battalion 7:00 PM
Mon, Apr 24 North Bay Battalion at Barrie Colts 7:30 PM
Tue, Apr 25 Barrie Colts at North Bay Battalion 7:00 PM
Ontario Junior Hockey Playoffs
NorthWest Final
Collingwood Blues at Burlington Cougars
( The Blues lead the best of 7; 2-1 )
7:30 pm
PJHL Carruthers Division Final
Stayner Siskins 6 Alliston Hornets 3
Gavin Mikaczo scored 3 times for Stayner
The game was tied 3-3 after 40 minutes before the Siskins pout up 3 goals in the 3rd period
( Stayner leads the best of 7 Final; 3-1 )
Game 5 is tomorrow night at Stayner.
Siskins 6 Hornets 3
1st
3:41 ALL Ben Taylor (2) ASST: Josh Presley (4), Nolan Drury (3)
7:56 ALL Cole Turcotte (12) ASST: Will Millington (4)
19:09 STA Gavin Mikaczo (2) ASST: Christopher Prucha (13), Ethan Allair (13)
2nd
4:15 STA Gavin Mikaczo (3) ASST: Cody Marles (7), Cole MacArthur (4)
9:47 STA Ty Roberts (11) ASST: Trevor Hutchinson (1), Caleb Booth (5)
13:32 ALL Darin Bain (AP) (3) ASST: Jack Micone (5), Kyle Grasby (4)
3rd
2:48 STA Gavin Mikaczo (4) ASST: Ty Roberts (13)
5:59 STA Damen Boose (15) ASST: Tanner Hicks (7), Cody Marles (8)
19:47 STA Christopher Prucha (12) ASST: Tanner Hicks (8) (EN)
PJHL Pollock Division Final
Mount Forest Patriots at Hanover Barons
( The Patriots lead the best of 7; 2-1 )
8 pm
NBA Play-In Tournament
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks 116 Miami Heat 105
Trae Young had 25 points for Atlanta
The Hawks claim the #7 seed in the East playoffs
Miami will face the winner of the Raptors-Chicago game for the #8 seed
Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers 108 Minnesota Timberwolves 102 (OT)
LeBron James led LA with 30 points
The Lakers advance to the West playoffs as the #7 seed
Minnesota will meet either Oklahoma City or New Orleans in an elimination game for the #8 seed.
Tonight
Eastern Conference
#10 Chicago Bulls at #9 Toronto Raptors
The winner meets Miami for the #8 seed
Western Conference
#10 Oklahoma City Thunder at #9 New Orleans Pelicans
The winner meets Minnesota for the #8 seed
Major League Baseball
Toronto Blue Jays 9 Detroit Tigers 3
Kevin Kiermaier & George Springer hit back-to-back home runs in the 5th inning as the jays belted 5 home runs
Alejandro Kirk had a 3 run shot in the win.
The Blue Jays have won 2 in a row & 6 of their last 7 games.
Tampa Bay Rays 7 Boston Red Sox 2
Tampa Bay hit 4 homers
The Rays lead the American League East with an undefeated record of 11 & 0.
New York Yankees 11 Cleveland Guardians 2]
Baltimore Orioles 12 Oakland Athletics 8
Minnesota Twins 4 Chicago White Sox 3
Texas Rangers 8 Kansas City Royals 5
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 Houston Astros 4
Los Angeles Angels 2 Washington Nationals 0
Chicago Cubs 14 Seattle Mariners 9
Miami Marlins 8 Philadelphia Phillies 4
San Diego Padres 4 New York Mets 2
Atlanta Braves 7 Cincinnati Reds 6
St.Louis Cardinals 9 Colorado Rockies 6
Milwaukee Brewers 7 Arizona Diamondbacks 1
San Francisco Giants 5 Los Angeles Dodgers 0
Today
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
Eduardo Rodriguez ( 0 & 2 ) vs Kevin Gausman ( 1 & 1 )
7:07 pm
Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates 12:35 pm
New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians 1:10 pm
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins 1:10 pm
San Diego Padres at New York Mets 1:10 pm
Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs 2:20 pm
St.Louis Cardinals at Colorado Rockies 3:10 pm
Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks 3:40 pm
Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies 4:05 pm
Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Angels 4:07 pm
Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles 6:35 pm
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays 6:40 pm
Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves 7:20 pm
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers 8:05 pm
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants 9:45 pm
Women’s Soccer
at Le Mans, France
France 2 Canada 1
Jordyn Huitema score for Canada
Canada will compete at the Women’s World Cup in July
OSMHG Meeting
The Owen Sound Minor Hockey Group Annual General Meeting is Tuesday night
The presentation of Awards, Annual Reports, and Election of Board Positions will take place.
The meeting starts at 7:30pm at the Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre.
Events
The Owen Sound Junior B NorthStar Lacrosse Club will have an exhibition game Saturday at Durham when they meet Orangeville
The Junior NorthStars 1st home & season opener is scheduled for April 22nd against Wallaceburg
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The Grey Bruce Highlanders Year End Banquet will be staged tomorrow at the Durham Arena
The doors for the function open at 6 pm
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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 tomorrow from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., and Saturday 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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The Walk/Run for REACH is back with a community fundraiser for the program on Saturday, May 6th from 9am to 12 noon.
The event will take place at the back entrance to Harrison Park.
Anyone can register or set up a team.
For more on the Walk/Run for REACH visit reachcentre.org/race-for-reach
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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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The Owen Sound Attack Barbeque & Awards day is Sunday June 4th at the Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre & JD McArthur Arena
The Owen Sound Bug Juice NorthStars game that day will be played at the P & H Centre in Hanover
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The Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards will be presented on Thursday June 8th.
The Awards Night will be hosted at The Best Western Inn on the Bay
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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 annual Mount Forest ” Get Yer Hillbilly On ” Ribfest is Thursday July 13th
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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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Kids of Steel
FAMILY FUN FIT’S INAUGURAL OWEN SOUND KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON AND ADULT TRY-A-TRI SATURDAY AUGUST 26,2023
at OWEN SOUND YMCA 700 TENTH ST EAST, OWEN SOUND N4K 0C6
Race Information:
As per Triathlon Ontario, participants will be placed in the age category as per their age on December 31, 2023.
This event is fully sanctioned and insured by Triathlon Ontario.
All swims are in the Owen Sound YMCA pool. Life jackets are offered and available to all athletes.
All runs are on a fast flat 1km loop or shorter.
Helmets are mandatory! No exceptions!
Age group wave starts, youngest to oldest.
First wave at 8:30 a.m.
This event is NOT timed. Our focus is on fun and participation.
All participants receive a finishers medal, event T shirt, race kit, and post-race snack.
Bikes and helmets are to be in proper working order (parent’s responsibility)
Most of the bike course is on paved road within the YMCA parking lot. Some of it is on gravel. The entire bike course for all ages is closed off from traffic.
PLEASE NOTE DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE.
Age Specific Distances:
Age Swim Bike Run
3-5 15m 600m 100m
6-7 25m 1.5km 500m
8-9 50m 3km 1km
10-11 100m 6km 2km
12-13 150m 9km 2km
14-15 200m 9km 3km
High 200m 9km 3km
School
Division
Adult 200m 9km 3km
Race Fees:
Entry fee $45.
If you do not have a valid 2023 Triathlon Ontario membership, there is an additional fee for your one-day race insurance.
Non-Triathlon Ontario Member under 8 years old please add $2
Non-Triathlon Ontario Member aged 8-15, please add $6.
Non-Triathlon members 16 years old and over, please add $8
Please include your individual valid 2023 Triathlon Ontario membership number when registering if you have. If you are not a member you must pay the additional fee so we can submit your one-day event insurance to Triathlon Ontario.
Race Kit Pick-up:
For all local racers: Friday August 25 4;00-8;00PM at Owen Sound YMCA (700 Tenth Street East).
For out of town racers: Saturday August 26 Owen Sound YMCA from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
If your child is in the 3-5 age group, and you are picking up their race kit Saturday morning, please arrive between 7 and 7:30am or they may miss their start time.
KITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 8:30 A.M.
Race Course Tours/Orientation Fri Aug 25
AT THE OWEN SOUND YMCA
Course tours are highly recommended for all participants to familiarize yourselves with the course, distances and venue. Although our course has many volunteers to direct athletes, we highly recommend that you come for a tour on Friday, as there will be no course tours on our event day. Course tours are your chance to ask all of your questions and understand what to expect event day.
COURSE TOURS WILL BE OFFERED AUG 25 AT: 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm by the Race Director. The entire parking lot of the YMCA will be open at the Centre on Friday August 25.
***Registration will close at 6pm on Wed August 23. It is at that time we’ll see how many participants we have. We then begin to schedule youngest to the oldest in waves with a maximum of 12 participants, with time in between each wave to keep things organized and course re sets for different ages. We cannot give you start times until you come to kit pick August 25. Please do not email in advance asking for start times. Thank you. ***
RACE DAY Parking Information:
Parking for participants will be announced closer to the event. Please follow the signage.
Some of the parking lot race day will be used for patrons of the YMCA and some of the parking lot will be an active bike course. To ensure safety please obey all signage, barricades and volunteer instructions.
Race Director Contact info:
Christina Kaufmann familyfunfit@rogers.com
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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