Local Sports

Peering around the ECHL and the minor pro hockey world in general, Chris Stewart’s story sticks out like a player on the ice who actually has a full set of his own teeth.

The President’s Cup winners at the St. Albert Curling Club slide into action next week at the 49th annual Tournament of Champions at the Jasper Place Curling Club. Rinks skipped by Christina Monk and Dale Briske curl Tuesday.

St. Albert’s annual road race is on pace to surpass last year’s registrations for next Sunday’s 10-miler. Race director Donald Fairweather estimated 400 runners had signed up for the 27th annual event.

The President’s Cup winners at the St. Albert Curling Club slide into action next week at the 49th annual Tournament of Champions at the Jasper Place Curling Club. Rinks skipped by Christina Monk and Dale Briske curl Tuesday.

The St. Albert Skyhawks and Sturgeon Spirits attack the net on their home courts today in metro Edmonton high school badminton. In pool B the Skyhawks (0-3) host the John Paul II Patriots (0-3) of Fort Saskatchewan and the Oscar Romero Ravens (0-0).

The mayor of Whitecourt is ready to roll out the welcome mat for the St. Albert Steel to move to his community.

The City of St. Albert is asking residents to nominate coaches for the Coaches Building Youth Award. The award showcases positive role models for youth in sports.

The forecast for the St. Albert Storm is a winning season in midget spring league football. The promising team of Grade 9, 10 and 11 players kick off the Tier I and II schedule Thursday against the Edmonton Mustangs at 7 p.m. at Clarke Park.

St. Albert's Heavenly Rollers wheel into Saturday’s home opener as the Arch Angels on the derby circuit. Last weekend the Angels celebrated their season debut with a tight inter-league decision against Rated PG in Prince George.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League announced Friday afternoon the St. Albert Steel has submitted a request for relocation to Whitecourt for the 2012/13 season. However, a request for transfer in ownership has not been submitted.