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The Bellerose Bulldogs have Big Mo on their side in the Battle of St. Albert.

Ethan Crotty backstopped the St. Albert Merchants to their third win in a row Sunday after coming off the bench to help defeat the Morinville Jets in Friday’s shootout.

A St. Albert duo used their brains and brawn to conquer Canada’s largest urban adventure.

The midget AAA Raiders and female Slash host their home openers Sunday. Game times are 1:15 p.m. between the Raiders and Southside Athletic Club at Akinsdale Arena and 1:30 p.m. for the Slash against the Red Deer Chiefs at Go Auto Arena.

The torch has been passed for the Bellerose Bulldogs to continue their winning tradition in high school junior football. Tuesday’s 61-3 trouncing of the St.

The St. Albert Rugby Football Club premier men’s team is one win away from a Labatt’s Cup provincial three-peat in today’s championship showdown against the Calgary Hornets. Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. at Calgary Rugby Park.

The Battle of St. Albert between the Bellerose Bulldogs and Paul Kane Blues kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. at Riel Recreation Park. Last year, the Blues prevailed 6-3 with a pair of field goals by Rosario Cammarata in the pouring rain and nasty wind.

Ryen Papirny stopped 28 shots against his former team Sunday, as the St. Albert Merchants knocked off the Founders Cup champion North Edmonton Red Wings at Akinsdale Arena.

Ellerslie Rugby Park – The team to beat in premier men’s rugby refused to lose in pursuit of a provincial three-peat. The St.

Ellerslie Rugby Park – The tradition continues for St. Albert's fantastic firsts.