Posts Tagged ‘season’

Stagnant Flames fail to reignite fans

Spring cleaning is an important yearly ritual for households and sports teams alike.
It’s a time to part ways with old junk that will likely never again serve a purpose as well as new items that you simply have no need for.
Darryl Sutter isn’t a big fan of spring cleaning.
In fact, the Calgary Flames general manager [...]

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Elite local skaters chasing NHL dreams

Coming into this season, Vancouver Canucks forward Mason Raymond set some lofty goals for himself.
Twenty-five goals, 28 assists and 82 games later it’s safe to say those goals and more were reached in what quickly became a breakthrough year for the young Cochrane winger.
“I always feel like you’re learning something and moving forward,” [...]

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Thunder roll to first-ever championship

The bright yellow signs proudly displayed by dozens of faithful fans in attendance.
The nail-biting second half as shot after shot failed to find the bottom of the basket.
The celebratory dogpile at centre-court after the final buzzer rang.
Yes, March 12 was a day the St. Timothy Thunder won’t soon forget, as the little school of [...]

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Raymond’s star shines bright with homecoming hat trick

Written for Cochrane Eagle
It was the greatest night of Mason Raymond’s young life, and the best part of all was that his family and friends were on hand to witness the whole thing.
The 24-year-old emerging NHL star, who grew up on a ranch just outside of Cochrane, scored three goals in succession in the first [...]

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Superbiking teenager’s title sets up family showdown

Found in Cochrane Eagle
Watching his stepson ride to a second consecutive national amateur superbike title, veteran racer Clint McBain couldn’t help but feel a sense of immense pride.
“Oh man, just to see his progression throughout the year and he’s getting quicker and quicker, it was amazing,” McBain said of his 16-year-old Cody Matechuk. “He goes [...]

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