Sports

On Saturday, March 1, Ontario National Training Centre (ONTC) boxing brings its finest athletes to Laurentian UniversityÂ?s Ben Avery Gymnasium for an evening of Olympic-style boxing.

BY KEITH LACEY When it comes to boosting local business, no other event can match the size and magnitude of the Little NHL Hockey Tournament, says the City of Greater SudburyÂ?s tourism boss.

By Tracey Duguay The advice Canadian Olympic hockey gold medalist Cheryl Pounder imparted to a packed house of students at the Sudbury Arena on Tuesday was to ?light the fire within? and never give up on their goals.

Sudburians can walk, drive or skate pre-loved hockey equipment to the Cambrian Ford dealership in New Sudbury to support a used hockey equipment drive.

BY KEITH LACEY ItÂ?s December and 18 teamsÂ?about 200 playersÂ?in the North East House League (NEHL) peewee division have just started their regular season.

The Sudbury Wolves 50-50 Club has shown its support for the local Brain Injury Association (BIASD) through a recent donation of $500 through the sale of 50/50 tickets.

BY KEITH LACEY One of Sudbury?s most dedicated minor hockey volunteers, Gary Hall, 62, died suddenly Tuesday at the Memorial Site of the Sudbury Regional Hospital following a brief illness.

For the first time in many years, the Sudbury District Secondary Schools? Athletic Association will hold an all-star hockey game. Tonight?s contest is set to begin at 8 pm at the T.M. Davies Memorial Arena in Walden.

Eagles need help to soar The Copper Cliff Eagles, a midget house league hockey team, will represent Sudbury at a tournament in Ajax at the end of March. However, the cost to attend the tournament is high.

The team with the worst record in the Ontario Hockey League had no intention of making any major changes at the league trading deadline Friday.