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The Soo North Stars dominance in the Great North Midget League has carried over into tournament play.

The Soo Thunderbirds scored at will on Friday night and cruised to a lopsided victory over the Rayside Balfour Sabrecats.

The slumping Soo Greyhounds suffered another loss on Friday night as the Windsor Spitfires rode a solid goaltending performance to victory.

The Soo Greyhounds suddenly find themselves in a position where they are searching for ways to win as the team continues to struggle.

For the second time this season, the Sault Female Pee Wee Wildcats brought home the gold medal. In tournament action in Whitby, the Wildcats played to five consecutive wins including a 3-1 championship game victory over Kingston.

Sunday was no day of rest for Travis O'Brien. O'Brien could be found stopping pucks all over Northern Ontario as the goaltender played two games in different towns in two different leagues on Sunday.

The Soo North Stars offensive machine continues produce. Combining for 18 goals in two games, the North Stars left Rayside Balfour with a pair of victories over the Sabrecats in Great North Midget League action on the weekend.

The slumping Soo Greyhounds found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreboard again Saturday night losing another close contest on the road trip to the Saginaw Spirit.

The Sault College Cougars were all smiles on Friday night after sweeping the first round of this season's battle in the Sault.

Bert Templeton created a legacy as a hockey coach, one that will not soon be forgotten. Templeton passed away on Friday morning at the age 63 after a battle with cancer.