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These inspiring stories related to the world of local sports and the people involved in them are made possible through the continued support of DNM Plumbing & Heating Ltd. as part of our Community Leaders Program.


Drew Viotto is a big kid with big dreams

Drew Viotto is a big kid with big dreams

Sault teen's move to Michigan paying off as signal caller sets sights on Division I scholarship
Local hockey rinks tend to be Carr’s home away from home

Local hockey rinks tend to be Carr’s home away from home

Local volunteer does what it takes to contribute
Sleep will have to wait. Ivey has kids to coach, titles to chase

Sleep will have to wait. Ivey has kids to coach, titles to chase

Local basketball coach says sports teaches kids life lessons and he's just happy to be able to contribute
From competitor to teacher, Brent Fryia keeps family tradition alive and kicking

From competitor to teacher, Brent Fryia keeps family tradition alive and kicking

Local wrestling/MMA coach excited about hosting upcoming event on March 14 at the Machine Shop
Some things never change: Veteran coach Mike Hall just keeps on winning

Some things never change: Veteran coach Mike Hall just keeps on winning

Now coach of the Sault College Cougars, Hall sometimes wonders what could have been if given the chance at the next level
Former athlete now blowing the whistle on basketball games

Former athlete now blowing the whistle on basketball games

Katrina McMeeken says support from spouse, friends has made transition to ref role easier
Two peas in a pod: Anne and Marilyn a constant around local hockey arenas

Two peas in a pod: Anne and Marilyn a constant around local hockey arenas

Friends and sisters in law, the pair have been making the Hounds media room a special place for close to 25 years
Coaches changed Tony D'Agostino's life. Now, success means doing the same for others

Coaches changed Tony D'Agostino's life. Now, success means doing the same for others

Longtime coach says he wouldn't be who he is if he hadn't been involved in sports as a youth, and benefitted from the encouragement of the adults who coached him
Veteran referee turns his attention to the next generation

Veteran referee turns his attention to the next generation

Dan Raycroft has a lifetime of memories, but keeps in the game by mentoring up and coming refs
After 40 years of 50-50, the Carlsons have no plans to quit

After 40 years of 50-50, the Carlsons have no plans to quit

A fixture at Soo Greyhounds games, local couple continues to give back to the hockey community