By: Dale Cabuquin and Saloni Chauhan Michael Barei was born with cerebral palsy. When he was ten years old, a friend introduced him to sledge hockey. Since then, Barei has been playing para-ice hockey. Now, he wants to spread the
Joe Vecchione set out to make smoothies with his bicycle. What happened next has become one of Windsor’s treasures, delighting patrons of the Farmer’s Market for years. Vecchione, an archeologist, inventor and proud father, said the idea was to start
The St. Clair Saints basketball team is now a family affair. For cousins Rodi and Adam Mazloum, playing basketball together in college is an unexpected, yet welcome surprise. “In high school, I expected to play with him, but at the
The Hockey for Hospice tournament is taking place from Dec. 27 to 29, 2022. According to the Hockey for Hospice website, more than 2,000 hockey players between the ages of four and 14 participate. This will be the 26th annual
St. Clair College president Patti France has the best seat in the house at the new Ace Acument Stadium. The chair, five rows up from the field on the 55-yard line, reads, in yellow lettering, “President Patti France 2015,” which
Windsor Spitfires mascots Bomber, Spike and Ace made an appearance at the What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory last Saturday, interacting with customers and promoting Spitfires Mix popcorn. On the next day, What’s Poppin’ presented a generous cheque for $2,000 to the Windsor
The entire room concentrated on the cue ball. A couple of enemy balls tightly guarded the pocket. The player stooped over the table with his cue loaded. Having trialled every scenario in his mind, he chose the only angle –
Some U.S States have introduced laws that include requiring high schools, and Universities to designate sports teams according to biological sex. The question at hand would be whether or not this could restrict trans and cis gender rights. The Mississippi
Pickleball has nothing to do with pickles. The game is part badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It is played in an area about a quarter the size of a tennis court, with a paddle and a plastic ball. It is also a
Teachers and parents team up to keep their kids in shape. It has been a full year since COVID-19 has gripped all aspects of life in Canada, but gym teachers are picking up the pace. Last March, COVID-19 shut down
With youth sports cancelled due to COVID-19, young people are experiencing a variety of challenges. Market research company Ipsos found 74 per cent of children were feeling lonely due to cancelled youth sports, and 72 per cent of parents also reported
North Star Cheer is Windsor’s only cheer team, open since 2006. Owned and coach by Cheri McCurdy-Ducre and Linda McCurdy, they not only teach cheerleading but also teamwork and dedication, according to their website. Even the name has a story. “I considered a number of
“Now the final flick, of a hockey stick and the one gigantic scream. ‘The puck is in!’ The home team wins! The good ol’ hockey song.” Stompin’ Tom Connors’ lyrics and love for the game could not have envisioned
Undefeated at home with just four losses on the season and a league low of 57 goals against in 40 games, the Lakeshore Canadiens were a thriving minor hockey team. The only opponent that seemed to be able to take
Once upon a time, there was a thrill of riding bikes to the corner drug store, buying packs of wax and ripping them open in the parking lot. Many children were on the hunt for the Donruss Ken Griffey Jr.
Eleven-time Stanley Cup champion and Montreal Canadiens alumni Henri Richard died Friday at the age of 84. Nicknamed ‘The Pocket Rocket,’ Richard is considered one of the best players of all time. He spent his entire 20 year career playing
The St. Clair College Men’s Basketball team has qualified for the OCAA Provincial Championship Final 8 tournament for the first time since 2007. The Saints defeated La Cité Saturday night by a score of 91-88. Saints guard David Gomez Jr.
After more than half a decade of providing a space for children with autism to play Canada’s favourite sport, Hockey with Heart has made the decision to end the program. Steve Machan began the program six years ago after struggling
Hockey fans are reeling after the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to a Carolina Hurricanes team that was backed by the Toronto Marlies zamboni driver David Ayres. The wild game in Toronto saw both Hurricanes’ goalies leave the ice with injuries
Sports is still a male dominated industry, but big names are speaking out to break down barriers. Tara Slone, former singer in the band Joydrop, sits alongside Ron MacLean every Sunday and hosts Hometown Hockey. While she is not the
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