Making 'Slap Shot': From fishing lobster on the bay to hanging with Paul Newman
Darryl Knowles can't help but smile when he thinks back to his days in the rough and tumble North American Hockey League.
Fight card set for Sat. at legion
Ken Roy is looking forward to putting on his first fight card since opening the Acadie Boxing Club two years ago.
Hang time
Marlon MacLean of the Harlem Ambassadors showed off his skills in front of referee Jordan Frenette and more than 3,000 fans at the K. C. Irving Regional Centre last Saturday night. The Ambassadors volunteered to play a benefit game to help raise money for both Bathurst High School and Ecole Secondaire Nepisiguit.
Chaleur Triathlon to undergo changes
This summer's Chaleur Caisses Populaire Triathlon is undergoing some changes.
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Are you the Pizza Delight Fan of the Week? If you're the fan circled in our photo, please drop by The Northern Light office at 355 King Ave. before this Friday to pick up a coupon for a free 12-inch pizza. Our Fan of the Week was photographed last Saturday watching the Harlem Ambassadors play at the K. C. Irving Regional Centre.
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Bowlarama ladies to host N.B. event
More than 100 of the province best female bowlers will be in the city next week for the 67th annual Ladies Provincial Bowling Championships at the Bathurst Bowlarama@2020.
It all started on a pond in Clifton for Knowles
Although he spent years playing professional hockey, Janeville's Darryl Knowles didn't get his start in the sport like most youngsters do today.
Caraquet boxer travels to Beresford to train
Jessy Manuel is anxious to step into the ring this Saturday in Bathurst.
Pressure Kleen wins Sitel bowling league
In Division B, Maurice's Gas and Convenience was first with 36 points, followed by Yvette O'Neil with 34 and Val Ward with 20.
It is time to sign-up for baseball
Registration begins this week for Bathurst Minor Baseball.
Xerox Seniors Bowling League
In Division B, Vicky Hannan took first place honours with 94 points, followed by Pressure Kleen with 86.
Sports in Pictures
Bathurst Minor Hockey hands out awards
The Bathurst Minor Hockey Association handed out their year-end awards on April 24 at a banquet at Ecole Secondaire Nepisiguit.
Fifty years of golf and the City
It brings numerous "green fee" players to visit the course and regularly holds provincial and national class events, all of which support the local economy and increase the profile of the city in tourism.
Sports On Deck
11 a.m. - Maritime High School Ringette League - Leo Hayes High of Fredericton vs Etudiantes Sportives Ringette Nepisiguit (K. C. Irving Regional Centre)
Local hoops squad hopes laughter is best medicine
There was plenty of good-natured joking last week as the Bathurst Traveling All-Stars gathered for a team photo at the Bathurst High School gym.
The will to win
Marissa Babin (right) of the Etudiantes Sportives Ringuette Nepisiguit ringette team fought to control the ring during Maritime Ringette League action last Friday at the K. C. Irving Regional Centre. ESrN won the game over Clement Cormier of Bouctouche by a score of 8-2. It was one of five games for the team last weekend.
Minor hockey players hear from former Titan
Jordan Clendenning said he didn't think twice when asked to be the guest speaker at last Thursday's year-end banquet for the Bathurst Minor Hockey Association.
Beresford bowlers win at provincials
A bowling team from La Boule D’or in Beresford won the New BrunswickTen Pin Provincial Championships, held earlier this month in Neguac. Shown from left are Raoul Charest, Cécile Charest, Irene Halley and Gilles Halley. The second-place team included Lucille Desrosiers, Ginette Guitard, Aurèle Roy and Joe Fournier, also from La Boule D’or.
Local archers make their mark
Local archers fared well at the New Brunswick indoor target championships April 19 in Sussex.
Moto cross season roars into gear
Local moto cross racer Jeremie Boudreau of Nigadoo finished second in the 65cc class at Arena Cross in Sackville on April 19. The 11-year-old son of Marc and Tammy Boudreau, shown in photo at right receiving his trophy, also grabbed a fourth place finish 24-hours later during the two-day event.
Pizza Delight Fan of the Week
Are you the Pizza Delight Fan of the Week? If you’re the fan circled in our photo, please drop by The Northern Light office at 355 King Ave. before this Friday to pick up a coupon for a free 12-inch pizza. Our Fan of the Week was photographed last Friday watching Maritime Ringette League action at the K. C. Irving Regional Centre.
Beresford boxer wins weekend bout in Campbellton
A Beresford boxer was victorious at a fight card in Campbellton last weekend. Jessy Manuel won his bout by decision over Jonathan David of Chandler, Que. in the 152 pound weight class.
Basketball players invited to sign up for spring league
Registration for the Bathurst Spring Basketball League is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bathurst High School gym.
Lady Phantoms volley to consolation title
The Bathurst High School Lady Phantoms varsity girls volleyball team won the consolation division at a tournament last weekend in Miramichi.
Local skaters medal at provincial competition
Skaters from Skate/Patinage Bathurst came back home with five medals, including four gold, from the New Brunswick SpringSkate competition in Moncton on April 12 and 13.
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