Local Sports

Brett Perlini emerged as the Soo Thunderbirds' hero again on Friday night in North Bay.

The Soo Greyhounds fell flat on Friday night as the Saginaw Spirit cruised to a 6-2 win on home ice. Building a 4-0 lead by the 27 second mark of the second period, the Spirit never looked back to grab the first game of a home-and-home set.

NEWS RELEASE NEW YORK ISLANDERS ************************* Fans: visit Ted Nolan in his office Islanders Select-A-Seat Event: Dec. 12-13, 5 – 8 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE STEELBACK CENTRE ************************* NHL greats, local players, and Soo Greyhound alumni "facing off" tonight at 7:30 p.m.

SOOTODAY.COM QUOTE OF THE WEEK ************************* "If the Islanders remain in the hunt for the Atlantic Division title and make it to the playoffs if they don't finish first in the division, Ted Nolan is the NHL's Coach of the Year.

The Central Algoma Secondary School Huskies boys basketball teams travelled to Manitoulin Island for three games. The senior boys improved to 2-0 on the season with a 80-27 drubbing of the Mustangs.

Not even a long bus ride or a new set of rules could slow down the St. Mary's Knights senior football team.

NEWS RELEASE SEARCHMONT RESORT *********************** CSRA national championship snowcross race this weekend Snowcross Racing returns to Searchmont Resort, on December 8, 9, and 10.

NEWS RELEASE LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ************************* SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Thanks to the support of generous donors like Dr.

NEWS RELEASE LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS ********************** Lakers return to the road to take on Bulldogs SAULT STE. MARIE – The Lake Superior State hockey team, which cracked the USCHO.