Local Sports

Chad Thompson, a 'very talented two-way player,' shone in the OHL and NLL, one of those rare athletes who played at the highest level of two sports

'It's been a great experience. There is a pretty upbeat atmosphere in the rink,' says U15 Terriers captain

'You are going to see some of the top teams in the province competing,' says organizer of three-day tournament at Rotary Place

Rama First Nation chief has won club crowns at various local courses and still loves the game and also has a passion to nurture the next generation of golfers

'We think we could have a good run in the playoffs. We just need everybody to buy in and consistently work together,' says veterans Kings' goalie

With the $25,670 in funding, 20 local elementary students aged 11 and up will be able to attend one week of rowing day camp

'We hope we will have a larger audience come in to watch later on,' says Rama First Nation chief; championship game slated for 5 p.m.

'It was a real source of pride for the city to win Allan Cup,' recalls player/coach Doug Kelcher of historic feat; Terriers to be inducted into Orillia sports shrine at May 4 gala

'It's a wonderful accomplishment,' says Orillia Girls Hockey Association president, noting five of the local organization's six rep teams will play at provincials

'It's a great opportunity for me to see the pro level at the end of this year,' says Winnipeg Jets prospect, who will play for the AHL's Manitoba Moose this weekend