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Two days after dropping a 2-1 decision at the hands of the Blind River Beavers, the Soo Thunderbirds had the chance to erase that memory and get back into top spot in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League's West Division.

The Soo Greyhounds made the long trek from London to Erie on Friday and were soundly handled by the Otters.

The London Knights managed to gain some revenge on the Soo Greyhounds with a victory on Thursday night.

With six games in hand over the Northern Michigan Black Bears, the Soo Thunderbirds had an opportunity to move up in the Northern Ontario Junior League's Western Division standings with a win.

Several members of the Sault Ste. Marie Aquatic Club had a very successful weekend as 28 swimmers were entered in two different competitions.

The Soo Thunderbirds get back into Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action this week for the first time in the new year with a much different look.

Six of the original 61 teams were left standing on Sunday afternoon as the 23rd Annual Steel City International Hockey Tournament came to a close in Sault Ste. Marie with championship game action.

The Soo North Stars saw their dreams of a hometown tournament victory slip through their hands in the dying seconds.

The Soo Bantam Greyhounds became stronger as the tournament progressed and peaked with a fine performance in the Steel City final.

Despite getting off to a slow start, the Soo Greyhounds worked their game plan to perfection in an 8-6 victory over the London Knights on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Gardens.