Sports

Susan Levesque has rolled up her sleeves and is ready to put the sports scene in Greater Sudbury on a bigger map. Levesque has been hired as the new executive director for Sudbury's SportLink.

Sudbury Wolves' goaltender Kevin Beech is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending April 2 after posting a 3-1-0 record, along with a 1.25 goals against average, a .

Sudbury Wolves defenceman Jonathan D'Aversa is no surfer, but he sure knows how to ride a wave of success.

The 65th annual SDSSAA track and field championships wrapped up on Thursday with Lo-Ellen Park taking the overall AAA aggregate title. Lo-Ellen also earned top honours in both the overall boys' and girls' divisions.

The 2006 version of the Sudbury Spartans are looking to revive some of that old Spartan glory. Following a disastrous season where the local boys went 0-8, the team sought out a new coach to challenge the players to compete to their full potential.

Hard work, sweat and sometimes tears; three elements found in most sports organizations and teams.  The dedication of many Greater Sudbury athletes was recognized recently in awards ceremonies and championships.

Peterborough Petes GM Jeff Twohey made the most of his time in Greater Sudbury in the 80s and it helped him become who he is today: one of the longest serving and most successful managers in recent OHL history.

I know there is nothing like hitting a great drive that flies straight and long after the ball comes off the sweet spot of the club. There is no vibration and it seems like you didn't even hit anything.

BY APRIL ANTONIAZZI Adanac Ski Hill's first season back is only the beginning of what may prove to be multi-use facility for Sudbury residents.

At the upcoming city badminton championships on April 8, the Lo-Ellen Park Knights are the team to beat as they compete for their eighth straight city title. Should the Knights prevail locally, they'll play for their sixth consecutive NOSSA title.