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Nate Fleming was rewarded for his pride and passion with the Spruce Grove Saints as the winner of the Don McNabb Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the Alberta Junior Hockey League player judged the most dedicated to his team.

Putting the D back into the St. Albert Steel’s defence has been a work in progress while preparing for the playoffs.

The Morinville Lady Wolves let the lead slip away from them in Saturday's final at their home tournament. Up by eight at halftime against the Wetaskiwin Sabres, ranked sixth provincially in 3A women's basketball, the Wolves eventually lost by six.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League’s scoring race ended in a tie between Bryce Williamson of the St. Albert Steel and Zahn Raubenheimer of the Grande Prairie Storm.

After ousting the Maple Leaf Athletic Club in two straight games, the St. Albert Flyers will face off against the Spruce Grove PAC Saints in the Alberta Minor Midget Hockey League playoffs.

The St. Albert Slash are one win away from sweeping the Lloydminster Steelers in the Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League playoffs.

The odds are stacked against the St. Albert Steel in their opening playoff round against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons.

The playoff puck drops tonight for the St. Albert Raiders in the best-of-five north division semifinal against the Leduc Oil Kings in the Alberta Midget AAA Hockey League. Game time is 7:45 p.m. at Akinsdale Arena.

The St. Albert Skyhawks are the team to beat in premier women's basketball after Monday's playoff preview against the O'Leary Spartans.

Sherwood Park – The St. Albert Skyhawks celebrated their number-one ranking in 3A provincial women's basketball Wednesday by beating the Archbishop Jordan Scots with a depleted line-up.