Sports

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BY SCOTT HADDOW In March, Marc Bastien stepped onto the ice of a hockey rink for the first time in over a year. At first he hesitated, taking a deep breath before pushing off with one leg. Bastien glided across the ice effortlessly.

Local soccer star Cara Smith is going to take on the best university players in the world.

For almost his entire life, Chris Bartolucci had been involved with St. Charles College and high school football.

BY SCOTT HADDOW The Sudbury Northerners senior team isn't giving up their 2007 Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) season. Despite owning a 0-4 record at the half-way mark, the Northerners are still hopeful a playoff spot is in their cards.

BY SCOTT HADDOW A few years ago, Dowling's Yves Bastien and Garson's Justin Levac held their breaths during the OHL Priority Draft day. They were nervous and excited as they knew they would eventually be selected.

Two time Olympian and three time national freestyle skiing champion Steve Omischl will be in Greater Sudbury and area this weekend, meeting fans and signing autographs. It's all part of International Olympic Day.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Hundreds of elementary kids recently got to experience a true sports buffet.

BY KEITH LACEY Paul MacLean says he's fortunate to be able to go to work each and every day surrounded by people - and animals - he loves. MacLean, 27, grew up on a farm in Cape Breton, N.S., and he's been working with horses his entire life.

-  Do something you enjoy. This is one of the most important prerequisites for a successful long-term program.