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Laurentian women’s basketball gets first home playoff game in 17 years
Voyageurs off to #OUA track and field at York this weekend: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/laure...
Voyageurs off to #OUA track and field at York this weekend: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/laure...
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Laurentian women’s basketball gets first home playoff game in 17 years
Voyageurs off to #OUA track and field at York this weekend: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/laure...
Voyageurs off to #OUA track and field at York this weekend: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/laure...
Former Sudbury Wolves star David Goyette suspended for 20 games by AHL
Seattle Kraken prospect and former #OHL scoring champion has tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, his team announced: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/forme...
Seattle Kraken prospect and former #OHL scoring champion has tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, his team announced: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/forme...
Former Sudbury Wolves star David Goyette suspended for 20 games by AHL
Seattle Kraken prospect and former OHL scoring champion has tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, his team announced
www.thesudburystar.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Former Sudbury Wolves star David Goyette suspended for 20 games by AHL
Seattle Kraken prospect and former #OHL scoring champion has tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, his team announced: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/forme...
Seattle Kraken prospect and former #OHL scoring champion has tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, his team announced: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/forme...
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Sudbury Wolves Weekend Wrap-up: Pack does Joe Bowen proud on Holy Mackinaw Day
Paolo Frasca, Bjorn Bronas forming solid tandem as Wolves enjoy winning weekend against Brampton, Niagara — full story, photo gallery and videos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
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Paolo Frasca, Bjorn Bronas forming solid tandem as Wolves enjoy winning weekend against Brampton, Niagara — full story, photo gallery and videos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
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Sudbury Wolves Weekend Wrap-up: Pack does Joe Bowen proud
Paolo Frasca, Bjorn Bronas forming solid tandem as Wolves enjoy winning weekend against Brampton, Niagara
www.thesudburystar.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Sudbury Wolves Weekend Wrap-up: Pack does Joe Bowen proud on Holy Mackinaw Day
Paolo Frasca, Bjorn Bronas forming solid tandem as Wolves enjoy winning weekend against Brampton, Niagara — full story, photo gallery and videos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Paolo Frasca, Bjorn Bronas forming solid tandem as Wolves enjoy winning weekend against Brampton, Niagara — full story, photo gallery and videos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Sudbury Five battle through adversity, physicality to sweep road trip
‘We also grew as a team throughout the road trip’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#bsl
‘We also grew as a team throughout the road trip’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
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Sudbury Five battle through adversity, physicality to sweep road trip
‘We also grew as a team throughout the road trip’
www.thesudburystar.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Sudbury Five battle through adversity, physicality to sweep road trip
‘We also grew as a team throughout the road trip’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#bsl
‘We also grew as a team throughout the road trip’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#bsl
Sudbury Wolves get key win in playoff race, 4-1 over Brampton
Story, photo gallery and video: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Story, photo gallery and video: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Sudbury Wolves get key win in playoff race, 4-1 over Brampton
Story, photo gallery and video
www.thesudburystar.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Sudbury Wolves get key win in playoff race, 4-1 over Brampton
Story, photo gallery and video: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Story, photo gallery and video: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
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Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s BSL club leads by example with his playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be more vocal
www.thesudburystar.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
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Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman Spencer Horgan sets #NOJHL record
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman Spencer Horgan sets NOJHL record
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman Spencer Horgan sets #NOJHL record
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
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David Bowen following in famous father Joe’s footsteps as broadcaster
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
David Bowen following in famous father Joe’s footsteps as broadcaster
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man
www.thesudburystar.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
David Bowen following in famous father Joe’s footsteps as broadcaster
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
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Alex Kotov, Duane Notice help to lift Sudbury Five back to win column
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Alex Kotov, Duane Notice help to lift Sudbury Five back to win column
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96
www.thesudburystar.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Alex Kotov, Duane Notice help to lift Sudbury Five back to win column
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Alex Kotov, Duane Notice help to lift Sudbury Five back to win column
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Alex Kotov, Duane Notice help to lift Sudbury Five back to win column
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96
www.thesudburystar.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Alex Kotov, Duane Notice help to lift Sudbury Five back to win column
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Sudbury 106, Newfoundland 96: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/alex-...
#bsl
Sudbury Wolves get key win in playoff race, 4-1 over Brampton
Story and photo gallery, with video to come: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Story and photo gallery, with video to come: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Sudbury Wolves get key win in playoff race, 4-1 over Brampton
Story and photo gallery, with video to come
www.thesudburystar.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Sudbury Wolves get key win in playoff race, 4-1 over Brampton
Story and photo gallery, with video to come: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Story and photo gallery, with video to come: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Sudbury Five take the first game in their back-to-back road swing to Newfoundland, 106-96. Duane Notice, who I featured in my story this week, had 19 points, including seven in the fourth to help close it out. Alex Kotov with a team-high 25, Charlie Marquardt 17 and AJ Davis 10.
#bsl
#bsl
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s BSL club leads by example with his playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be more vocal
www.thesudburystar.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Sudbury Five take the first game in their back-to-back road swing to Newfoundland, 106-96. Duane Notice, who I featured in my story this week, had 19 points, including seven in the fourth to help close it out. Alex Kotov with a team-high 25, Charlie Marquardt 17 and AJ Davis 10.
#bsl
#bsl
Sudbury Wolves vs. Brampton Steelheads: #OHL live coverage tonight
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45 p.m.
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45 p.m.
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Sudbury Wolves vs. Brampton Steelheads: OHL live coverage tonight
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45 p.m.
www.thesudburystar.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Sudbury Wolves vs. Brampton Steelheads: #OHL live coverage tonight
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45 p.m.
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45 p.m.
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
David Bowen following in famous father Joe’s footsteps as broadcaster
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
David Bowen following in famous father Joe’s footsteps as broadcaster
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man
www.thesudburystar.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
David Bowen following in famous father Joe’s footsteps as broadcaster
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
Bowens will team up on Family Day Monday as Sudbury Wolves honour iconic Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play man who got his start calling action in the Nickel City: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/david...
#ohl
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Sudbury women’s basketball standouts helping to develop game in North
Personal Best: No place like home — of baggy jerseys, the core of basketball and moving through #OUA
Column by Laura E. Young
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Personal Best: No place like home — of baggy jerseys, the core of basketball and moving through #OUA
Column by Laura E. Young
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Sudbury women’s basketball standouts helping to develop game in North
Personal Best: No place like home — of baggy jerseys, the core of basketball and moving through OUA
www.thesudburystar.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Sudbury women’s basketball standouts helping to develop game in North
Personal Best: No place like home — of baggy jerseys, the core of basketball and moving through #OUA
Column by Laura E. Young
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Personal Best: No place like home — of baggy jerseys, the core of basketball and moving through #OUA
Column by Laura E. Young
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman Spencer Horgan sets #NOJHL record
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman Spencer Horgan sets NOJHL record
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman Spencer Horgan sets #NOJHL record
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
‘It’s pretty cool to have a record of your own, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates’
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/great...
Reposted by Ben Leeson
Elementary students hit cross-country ski trails in Naughton: gallery
More than 250 elementary students hit the trails Walden Cross Country — click through the gallery to see more photos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/eleme...
More than 250 elementary students hit the trails Walden Cross Country — click through the gallery to see more photos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/eleme...
Elementary students hit cross-country ski trails in Naughton: gallery
More than 250 elementary students hit the trails Walden Cross Country — click through the gallery to see more photos
www.thesudburystar.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Elementary students hit cross-country ski trails in Naughton: gallery
More than 250 elementary students hit the trails Walden Cross Country — click through the gallery to see more photos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/eleme...
More than 250 elementary students hit the trails Walden Cross Country — click through the gallery to see more photos: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/eleme...
Spencer Horgan gets his third assist of the night and the Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman is now the highest-scoring blueliner in #NOJHL history with 212 points.
February 13, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Spencer Horgan gets his third assist of the night and the Greater Sudbury Cubs defenceman is now the highest-scoring blueliner in #NOJHL history with 212 points.
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s BSL club leads by example with his playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be more vocal
www.thesudburystar.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Duane Notice sets tone for Sudbury Five, sets sights on another title
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Captain of Sudbury’s #BSL club leads by example with his hard-charging playing style and practice habits, but has also challenged himself to be a more vocal leader: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/duane...
Former Sudbury Wolves Dalibor Dvorsky and Adam Ruzicka both scored in Slovakia's tournament-opening 4-1 win over Finland yesterday.
#ohl
#ohl
Eight Sudbury Wolves alumni to play in Olympic men’s tournament
Seven who saw action with the Wolves and one other signed player are part of the 25th Winter Games: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/eight...
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Seven who saw action with the Wolves and one other signed player are part of the 25th Winter Games: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/eight...
#ohl
Eight Sudbury Wolves alumni to play in Olympic men’s tournament
Seven who saw action with the Wolves and one other signed player are part of the 25th Winter Games
www.thesudburystar.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Former Sudbury Wolves Dalibor Dvorsky and Adam Ruzicka both scored in Slovakia's tournament-opening 4-1 win over Finland yesterday.
#ohl
#ohl
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Wolves Prospect Update: Parker Smith progressing under Todd Bertuzzi
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Wolves Prospect Update: Parker Smith progressing under Todd Bertuzzi
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month
www.thesudburystar.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Wolves Prospect Update: Parker Smith progressing under Todd Bertuzzi
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Sudbury Wolves can't hold off Soo Greyhounds on road
Hounds 4, Wolves 2: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Hounds 4, Wolves 2: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Sudbury Wolves can't hold off Soo Greyhounds on road
Hounds 4, Wolves 2
www.thesudburystar.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Sudbury Wolves can't hold off Soo Greyhounds on road
Hounds 4, Wolves 2: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Hounds 4, Wolves 2: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl
Bjorn Bronas will start in goal and Joey Brehmer has been called up at forward for the Sudbury Wolves' visit to the Soo Greyhounds tonight. Rowan Henderson and Trevor O'Dell out with injuries from Saturday.
No Brady Martin or Chase Reid for the Hounds, who go with Landon Miller in net.
#ohl
No Brady Martin or Chase Reid for the Hounds, who go with Landon Miller in net.
#ohl
Bjorn Bronas making an impact — and lots of saves — for Sudbury Wolves
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his #OHL career — column by Jeff Giffen
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/bjorn...
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his #OHL career — column by Jeff Giffen
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/bjorn...
Bjorn Bronas making an impact — and lots of saves — for Sudbury Wolves
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his OHL career
www.thesudburystar.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Bjorn Bronas will start in goal and Joey Brehmer has been called up at forward for the Sudbury Wolves' visit to the Soo Greyhounds tonight. Rowan Henderson and Trevor O'Dell out with injuries from Saturday.
No Brady Martin or Chase Reid for the Hounds, who go with Landon Miller in net.
#ohl
No Brady Martin or Chase Reid for the Hounds, who go with Landon Miller in net.
#ohl
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Bjorn Bronas making an impact — and lots of saves — for Sudbury Wolves
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his #OHL career — column by Jeff Giffen
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/bjorn...
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his #OHL career — column by Jeff Giffen
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/bjorn...
Bjorn Bronas making an impact — and lots of saves — for Sudbury Wolves
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his OHL career
www.thesudburystar.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Bjorn Bronas making an impact — and lots of saves — for Sudbury Wolves
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his #OHL career — column by Jeff Giffen
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/bjorn...
Wolf Tracks: Goaltender from Plainfield, Ill. has come along nicely after up-and-down start to his #OHL career — column by Jeff Giffen
www.thesudburystar.com/sports/bjorn...
Wolves Prospect Update: Parker Smith progressing under Todd Bertuzzi
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Wolves Prospect Update: Parker Smith progressing under Todd Bertuzzi
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month
www.thesudburystar.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Wolves Prospect Update: Parker Smith progressing under Todd Bertuzzi
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...
Cambridge Redhawks rookie standout scored first #OHL goal during callup stint in Sudbury last month: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/wolve...