Local Sports

After going undefeated through their first 21 home games this season, the Michigan Soo Indians have fallen on hard times lately. Heading into Saturday night's regular season finale against the Springfield Jr.

Ten local teams are currently participating in four levels of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association Tournament of Champions playdowns in Sault Ste. Marie.

The Soo Bantam Greyhounds are a now a single game away from completing their mission.

Despite having not played a meaningful game in roughly a month's time, the Soo Bantam Greyhounds showed no sign of rust as they opened up the AAA Minor Bantam playdowns on Friday afternoon with a win.

Members of the Searchmont Ski Runners have recorded some impressive finishes at the Canadian championships.

The Soo Thunderbirds have completed the first step in their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff mission.

The UBetcha Senior AA Wildcats put a wrap on their season this past weekend in Niagara Falls. Missing five regulars from the lineup, including both goaltenders, the Wildcats finished with a tie and two losses in tournament action.

The Soo Thunderbirds have backed the Blind River Beavers into a corner.

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs continued Sunday with three games. The Sudbury Northern Wolves took a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Division semi-final with a 6-1 win at home over the Abitibi Eskimos.

The Northern Slo-Pitch Association is ready for the upcoming season at Strathclair Park with a new look that will likely be favourable with local sluggers.