Sports

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] The Sudbury Canadians will get their first taste of elite competition in the 2005 season this weekend when they host two of the top teams in the United Soccer League (USL) - W-League.

He dazzled fans across the OHL with his marvelous skill and swift skating, and now, Sudbury Wolves forward Ben Pouliot has been named the CHL Rookie of the Year. The announcement was made earlier this week by CHL officials.

BY JIM FORTIN The Greater Sudburians are Good Sports Exhibit is looking like a blast. The material coming in is really beginning to look impressive.

The best 'A' high school soccer teams will play for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) championship in Valley East this week. Four fields across Valley East will be utilized to facilitate the 16-team draw.

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] Back in 1983, Joe Drago's father had a heart attack and passed away. The care and concern from the nurses and doctors at the Memorial Hospital moved Drago, emotionally and spiritually.

The Northern Horsemen's Association (NHA) has rejected the latest offer served up by Sudbury Downs by a membership vote of 99 to 2. NHA members were to vote on the latest contract proposal by Sudbury Downs, submitted late last week.

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] Jenn Charron has come a long way, and sacrificed plenty to get her shot at playing high level soccer. Charron, originally from Sault Ste. Marie, now lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.

While some might say the Stanley Cup is the guest of honour at this weekend's Greater Sudburians are Good Sports weekend in Copper Cliff, there will be opportunities to meet some of the city's sports heroes.

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] The Sudbury Wolves 2005 draft prospects are set to howl for the first time in the Nickel City this weekend.

Alicia Kaye of Greater Sudbury got off to a resounding start in the 2005 triathlon season with a convincing win recently at the Rainbow Cup International Triathlon in Grafton Beach, Tobago in the West Indies.