Author Archives: Fred Wallace

” The best things in life are free. “ Whoever said that, said it long ago, long before underlying and overriding costs made some of the best things in life, anything but free. Minor Hockey...

I fail to see the issue here…. Various provinces, including Ontario & Quebec, are getting tougher with legislation aimed at the flourishing, and financially lucrative, resale of tickets to s...

Owen Sound is a city with a rich history and vibrant present in the sport of lacrosse. From the Mann Cup Champion Cresents through the Signmen, the Senior NorthStars, the Dutchmen and onto the Woodsme...

The people who employ me, manage me & supervise me, stipulate this segment is to be about sports, and sports alone. So, periodically, when I deviate, there are not-so-subtle reminders from above, ...

Okay. It’s time, finally, to talk about the Mastercard Memorial Cup at the Hershey Centre……………. Ah, you know what happened. Plus, I think by the my procrastination ...

The unseen reality of pro hockey is that it is a highly unstable profession. In Winnipeg, 15 years after the Jets departed, it’s an emotional Mardi Gras for hockey fans there as the Atlanta Thra...

Among the activities of note for local sports today, tomorrow and Saturday is the OFSAA Track & Field Championship at Sudbury. I’ve always thought track & field is the best sport for hig...

I should talk about the Memorial Cup experience, but as you know, today is June 1st. And as everybody knows, June 1st means only one thing- the Stanley Cup Final is about to begin. 8 months from Openi...

I really should talk about the Mastercard Memorial Cup today…..but I think I’ll pass. I will say, congratulations to the organizing committee, because as far as I could see, everything fun...

I know this will stun you, but I don’t explore a wide range of literature. When it comes to anything of length, you can almost bet, if I read it, it’s sports related. So be it. Before I de...