Sports

The Copper Cliff Minor Hockey Association 2006 Hockey School runs from Aug. 14 to 18. The head instructor is Rick Kirkwood and the cost is $125 per participant. Phone 682-4505 or 698-0006 for more information or to register.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Sudbury Cycling Club (SCC) member Thomas Hums is dulling a lot of pencils right now. The junior cyclist has been working overtime to scratch completed goals off his 2006 "To do" list at a blinding pace.

(NC)-Summer's here and many Canadians look forward to jumping on their bikes or strapping on their roller blades and getting outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather.

Sixty girls and boys participated in the SDSSAA soccer all-star games last week. In the girls' game, the West side won 4-3 over the Eastern Conference. St. Benedict's Danya Corelli scored two goals, including the game winner to pace the West.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Laurentian University and Sudbury Canadians soccer player Sally Parent has never questioned her desires to pursue sports to the highest she can.

BY SCOTT HADDOW When the dust finally settles on the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, there could be a handful of Sudbury Wolves selected by big league clubs. The draft will be aired on TSN. Check local listings for times.

BY SCOTT HADDOW The first victory of the Sudbury Spartans 2006 season has breathed new life into the squad. In Week One, The Spartans were slapped around by Tri-City 62-13. They nursed their injuries and egos during a bye in Week Two.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Sudbury Wolves forward Nick Foligno played under the microscope this past season as hockey scouts watched his every move.

The hockey world recently mourned the loss of Silvio "Sam" Bettio, who died at the age of 77 on June 14. Bettio was a resident of Copper Cliff and played hockey in the AHL for 15 seasons.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Humid, muggy weather and drenching downpours couldn't dampen the spirits of those participating in the seventh annual Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball Tournament this past weekend. On July 28, 1999, while deploying a spike belt, Sgt.