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GAME 5 The Fort Frances Lakers are still alive in the SIJHL playoffs after a big 3-1 win in Game 5 over the Kam River Fighting Walleye on home ice.After dropping Games 3 and 4 on the road, the Lakers responded with a strong, physical effort—tightening up defensively and getting key contributions from special teams…
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The Minnesota North College – Rainy River softball team is building chemistry early in the 2026 season, and a recent spring trip may be paying off. Three freshmen say their trip to South Carolina helped accelerate development, both on and off the field. Players say the experience wasn’t just about competition because it helped bring…
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The Fort Frances Lakers are up two games to none in their opening round SIJHL playoff series against the Kam River Fighting Walleye — and they’re celebrating a major off-ice honour as well.The Lakers opened the postseason with a 2-1 overtime win in Game 1 Friday night at Ice For Kids Arena, in a physical, emotional battle that needed extra time…
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Across the border, the Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey hit the road for the OFSAA A/AA Hockey Tournament 2026 in Belleville, opening play Tuesday with a 10:15 a.m. matchup against Korah CVS, followed by Sydenham at 3, and wrapping pool play Wednesday morning against L’Essor. Players say confidence is high after a strong season and…
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It was a strong weekend for the Bronco Wrestling Club.At the NYWA District Tournament in Deer River, the Broncos crowned three champions: Aaron Freeberg, Clayton Rasmussen, and Emerson Mannausau. Nine total wrestlers advanced to regionals in Bemidji later this month. The momentum carried over to Nashwauk, where the Broncos posted six first-place finishes at a…
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The Fort Frances Lakers are heading into the postseason with momentum after closing out the regular season with a 6-1 win over the Ironwood Lumberjacks Friday night at Ice For Kids Arena. Fort Frances finishes the regular season in first place and an impressive 23-and-1 at home, earning a first-round bye before playoff action begins…
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The International Falls Broncos Pee Wee A hockey team is heading to the Minnesota state tournament — the program’s first trip at that level in decades. Head coach Jared Baldwin says it’s a special moment for the players and the community. The Broncos earned their state berth with an impressive playoff run — including a…
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The Fort Frances Lakers are heading into the playoffs with momentum after a 3–2 win over the Ironwood Lumberjacks at Ice For Kids Arena. The victory clinched first place in the Superior International Junior Hockey League regular season standings, giving the Lakers a first-round playoff bye. After the game, forward Jace Van Eps said the…
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Following their Regional win over the Warroad PeeWee hockey team, I got to speak with members of the International Falls PeeWee Hockey team. They leave for their Friday state tournament opener vs Edina on Thursday at 10am.
Following their Regional win over the Warroad PeeWee hockey team, I got to speak with members of the International Falls PeeWee Hockey team. They leave for their Friday state tournament opener vs Edina on Thursday at 10am.