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COLUMN: O Canada! Reflections on winning the 4 Nations Faceoff

COLUMN: O Canada! Reflections on winning the 4 Nations Faceoff

Team Canada win sparked fervent flag waving across the country and was a reminder of the significance of our beloved maple leaf, says columnist
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Terriers host Siskins Wednesday night in pivotal playoff contest

Terriers host Siskins Wednesday night in pivotal playoff contest

Terriers drew first blood on home ice, but lost a heartbreaker in second game to set up important third game on home ice Wednesday night
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Orillia Hawks soar into second round of league championships

Orillia Hawks soar into second round of league championships

After winning tourney title in London, Orillia defeated Barrie 2-0 in hard-fought first-round playoff series
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Athletes, builder, team heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Athletes, builder, team heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'These inductees truly represent the best of Orillia,' says Orillia Sports Council official; Hall of Fame gala will be held May 10 at Casino Rama
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'Whirling dervish' Morley Spiker a thorn in the side of Orillia Pepsis

'Whirling dervish' Morley Spiker a thorn in the side of Orillia Pepsis

Spiker has key place in region's sports history after he played competitive hockey into his 50s, even travelling to Europe as part of oldtimers' team
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Famed local hockey player 'was like our own Gordie Howe'

Famed local hockey player 'was like our own Gordie Howe'

Morley Spiker was 'doing the Gretzky move before Gretzky,' relative recalls of man who would become a mainstay in the region's hockey scene for nearly 5 decades
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OPP 'proud supporter' of Little Native Hockey League Tournament

OPP 'proud supporter' of Little Native Hockey League Tournament

Teams from Rama First Nation will play in this weekend's largest annual ice hockey tournament for First Nation youth in Ontario
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Sponsor scores Toronto FC tickets for supporting Orillia soccer club

Sponsor scores Toronto FC tickets for supporting Orillia soccer club

Wes Brennan Construction has pledged support for house-league, travel teams this year
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Orillia strikes out: Popular slo-pitch tourney moving to Barrie

Orillia strikes out: Popular slo-pitch tourney moving to Barrie

Orillia city staff have 'not been overly accommodating' in helping with event in previous years, says Slo-Pitch National president
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Orillia Channel Cats set records, qualify for provincials at recent events

Orillia Channel Cats set records, qualify for provincials at recent events

Numerous local swimmers took part in Ontario Age Group Provincials, Barrie Trojan Pentathlon
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