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The final day of round robin action has drawn to a close at the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament in Sault Ste. Marie.

The Sault College Cougars opened the second half of their Ontario Colleges Athletic Association basketball seasons on a winning note as both the men's and women's teams knocked off their cross-town rivals from Algoma University.

The Soo North Stars find themselves just two wins away from capturing the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament.

The second day of competition has been completed at the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament in Sault Ste. Marie.

The Soo North Stars put themselves in a position to control their own destiny after gaining a tie in their second game of the day on Friday at the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament.

The Soo Greyhounds Bantam AAA squad won their second straight game and shutout the opposition but the team would like to improve their play in order contend for a tournament championship.

The Plymouth Whalers walked into Sault Ste. Marie on Friday night looking to increase their slim lead over the Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League's West Division to five points with a win.

The Soo Thunder bantams and Detroit's Belle Tire engaged in a chippy affair which saw both teams leave with a tie and several penalty minutes at the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament on Friday afternoon.

Soo North Stars coach Mike Hall was looking for an improved effort from his team on Friday morning against the New Liskeard Cubs.

Some 30 games filled the schedule as the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament began in earnest on Thursday in Sault Ste. Marie.