Local Sports

'I myself am First Nation. That's why it's pretty cool for me to wear this jersey' said 11-year-old Orillia Terriers' forward who participated in Orange Jersey Project

'The places that the game of hockey takes you, it’s incredible,' says Matt Brassard, who's now playing for ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers

Citizens urged to wear orange and pack Rotary Place for two hockey games, drumming, addresses from local leaders and educational activities

'Every time I lace them up — and I don't care who we're playing against — I always think we can win. I plan on winning,' Howard says

'Without this grant, there would be an impact on membership fees, and we wouldn't be as community-friendly,' says club president

'I'm still chasing my dream of going pro... and I've been putting in the work,' says Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School graduate

'It's going to be bigger than Orillia, Warminster and Barrie. It's going to connect with people all over,' says club owner and ball hockey enthusiast

'This meet was a huge undertaking,' said coach of event that brought about 240 swimmers to Orillia Recreation Centre on the weekend

'At this age level, it's the best hockey you will see,' says organizer of April 19-21 event that will be hosted at twin ice pads of Rotary Place

Herb Drury, the speedy star of the Midland Junior team, went on to represent his adopted nation on the world's biggest stage