Local Sports

Bantam games Two games remain for St. Albert’s bantam teams in the Capital District Minor Football Association. The senior varsity Palmer 49ers (3-1-1) huddle up in the Susan Morgan division against the host Leduc Wildcats (5-0) today at 2:30 p.m.

Every win counts towards a return trip to the Mac’s tournament for the St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders.

Slash undefeated The St. Albert Ron Hodgson Slash allowed only two goals in three victories to start off the Alberta Female Hockey League season.

Sturgeon football The last game for the Sturgeon Spirits before the division three Gilfillan conference playoffs is Thursday in metro Edmonton football. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. against the Eastglen Blue Devils (0-4) at Clarke Stadium.

So far so good for the St. Albert High Skyhawks. The No. 2-ranked Tier III team in the province is an unbeatable 5-0 in the division two Miles conference after its third shutout in four games. “It feels great but we’ve still got a lot of work to do.

A tie was better than a loss but it wasn’t as good as a win for the Paul Kane Blues.

The talent level on the St. Albert Flyers is spread evenly throughout the lineup. “We’ve got a pretty deep team. Top to bottom we’re a pretty solid squad,” said Steve Ewaskiw, the returning head coach of the midget 15 Flyers.

Midget AA games The Northern Alberta Midget AA Hockey League season is underway for the Stadium Sportswear Blues and Source for Sports Crusaders of St. Albert.

Bulldogs win The first victory of the season for the Bellerose Bulldogs after three losses was celebrated Thursday in Sherwood Park. The Bulldogs defeated the winless Bev Facey Falcons 14-8 in the division one Carr conference match at Emerald Hills.

Turkey Ring The 20 th annual Turkey Ring signals the start of the season for the host St. Albert Ringette Association.