Remembering the 1984 Olympic Games
By Doug Kennedy What do you remember about the summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 1984? I remember that Canada and the United States did not go to the Soviet … Continue reading Remembering the 1984 Olympic Games
Fraser awarded Hockey Canada’s prestigious award
By Doug Kennedy Jill Fraser is being honoured this week with the Hockey Canada Champion award. Kincardine minor hockey U18 coach Steve McAllister nominated Jill for this prestigious award. … Continue reading Fraser awarded Hockey Canada’s prestigious award
Nominations open for Sports Wall of Fame
By Doug Kennedy The deadline to submit names for the Kincardine Sports Wall of Fame is April 30. Unfortunately, last year’s ceremony has not taken place yet because of the … Continue reading Nominations open for Sports Wall of Fame
Sarah Hodges – breaking the ice for girls in minor hockey
By Doug Kennedy It is hard to believe that a community like Kincardine could have two young women with coaching ties to our Team Canada women’s program. Sarah (Howald) Hodges … Continue reading Sarah Hodges – breaking the ice for girls in minor hockey
Hockey Canada says no age changes during pandemic
By Doug Kennedy The OHF has turned down the PJHL’s request to increase the maximum age of players in their league up one year, to 22, for one season, to … Continue reading Hockey Canada says no age changes during pandemic
Local sports associations are quick to re-open
By Doug Kennedy The Kincardine junior curling program is running every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. until the end of March. They can still take eight more kids between the ages … Continue reading Local sports associations are quick to re-open
Tony McKegney has a great family story
By Doug Kennedy When I was a teenager in the 70s, I did not realize the magnitude of playing Junior B hockey against Tony McKegney. I have said before … Continue reading Tony McKegney has a great family story
Former Bulldog coach was one-of-a-kind
By Doug Kennedy When you are entrenched in the wonderful world of sports, as an athlete, a coach, an administrator, an official, a media person, or a volunteer, you … Continue reading Former Bulldog coach was one-of-a-kind
Jill Fraser’s hockey journey
By Doug Kennedy Local resident Jill (Van Dam) Fraser was the only girl playing hockey with the boys in tyke, novice and atom divisions in Tiverton. That was the only … Continue reading Jill Fraser’s hockey journey
Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer
By Doug Kennedy It is hard to believe I am writing about another top Canadian sportswriter that grew up outside of Ripley, Beverley Smith. Her mother, Edith, unfortunately just passed … Continue reading Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer