Local Sports

A recent trip to Iceland has proven to be an exciting and unique experience for three local high school athletes from Mallaig.

After a tough 5-0 loss to the Wainwright Bisons, the St. Paul Jr. B Canadiens made a comeback on Jan. 4, beating the Vegreville Rangers 7-5, in an intense, aggressive game. The game was a close one that kept St.

The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs are undefeated in 2014 after picking up a pair of home victories over the visiting Drayton Valley Thunder and Sherwood Park Crusaders on the weekend.

Injuries have plagued the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs over the first half of the 2013-14 season, resulting in the team struggling to stay a float in the AJHL's strong North Division.

The Saddle Lake Warriors shook off a seven-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the St. Paul Canadiens at Clancy Richard Arena on Dec. 20.

Two goals by Sean MacTavish, including the game-winner with 17 seconds left in the second period, led the visiting Sherwood Park Crusaders to a 6-2 win over the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs on Dec. 18.

Four powerplay goals propelled the Fort McMurray Oil Barons to two wins over the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs on the weekend.

The St. Paul Lions and Bengals held their annual Player Appreciation and Awards Night last Tuesday, celebrating the individual achievements of local athletes in a variety of categories.

The St. Paul Canadiens defeated the Lloydminster Bandits 2-1 on Saturday evening at the Clancy Richard Arena, becoming only the second team in the league to pick up a win against the Bandits in regulation.

The St. Paul Canadiens returned to the Clancy Richard Arena on Saturday after nearly a month on the road, and delivered an exciting, 4-3 overtime victory over the Killam Wheat Kings.