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The Soo Thunder bantams and Detroit's Belle Tire engaged in a chippy affair which saw both teams leave with a tie and several penalty minutes at the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament on Friday afternoon.

Soo North Stars coach Mike Hall was looking for an improved effort from his team on Friday morning against the New Liskeard Cubs.

Some 30 games filled the schedule as the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament began in earnest on Thursday in Sault Ste. Marie.

It wasn't the best performance the Soo North Stars have brought to the rink this season but the local AAA midget representatives turned up the heat late in the game to sneak away with a victory in their opening game of the 23rd Annual Steel City Inte

The Soo Thunder Bantam AAA team opened the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament with a convincing 7-2 win over the Marquette Iron Rangers in Bantam Major Action on Thursday afternoon at the Rankin Arena.

The Soo Bantam Greyhounds used an early third period goal and their composure the rest of the way to secure a tournament opening win at the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament.

The 23rd annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament begins in full force on Thursday afternoon as 61 teams from Canada and the U.S. battle for one of six division championships.

The Soo Greyhounds have been the busiest team in the Ontario Hockey League trade market down the stretch after making a pair of minor deals on Wednesday evening.

The Soo Greyhounds jumped to an early start on the deadline trading frenzy by completing a four-player trade with the Sarnia Sting on Tuesday evening.

With more than a month still remaining in the Great North Midget League regular season schedule, the Soo North Stars wasted no time in capturing first place honours.