Local Sports

Local race enthusiasts have been salivating in anticipation of another local stock car racing season. The wait will come to an end as it all begins on Friday with the opening night at the Kinross Speedway, 20 minutes south of the Michigan Sault.

Zoltan "Toots" Kovacs was introduced as the new head coach of the Soo Thunderbirds on Friday in front of a gathering of media, players and staff.

The Sault Female Hockey Association is gearing up for next year's rep season with tryouts May 14-16.

Many Sooites are anxiously awaiting an announcement from Ron Francis on whether he will retire or continue his hall of fame career. The 41 year-old native of Sault Ste.

It's a problem that any coach would love to have. As the Sault Sabercats begin outdoor workouts this week at their home training base at Bawating, four quarterbacks are vying for playing time with the Ontario Varsity Football League team.

Matt Dias of the Soo Thunderbirds was the first of five locals selected at the 2004 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection on Saturday. Dias (in picture) was selected in the fourth round by the Sudbury Wolves at 65th overall.

The Soo Greyhounds selected Ryan McInerney with the fourth overall pick in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. Shortly after 9 a.m.

While the actual draft festivities do not begin until Saturday morning, the Ontario Hockey League and the Belleville Bulls announced on Friday that John Hughes will be this year's first overall selection.

Esquire Honda captured a gold medal in Brampton in dramatic fashion last weekend.

Less than a day after a thrilling overtime win, the Soo Thunderbirds find themselves on the outside looking in.