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Crunch time for Merchants

Crunch time for Merchants

It’s do or die for the St. Albert Merchants if they want to finish ahead of the West Edmonton Wild for the last playoff spot in the west division of the Capital Junior B Hockey League.
On Tap

On Tap

The race for first place continues Sunday for the St. Albert Raiders in the Alberta Midget AAA Hockey League. Game time against the KC Pats is 2:30 p.m. at Akinsdale Arena.
Top gun shoots for scoring title

Top gun shoots for scoring title

The St. Albert Steel's all-time scoring leader is on target to win the Ernie Love Trophy as the Alberta Junior Hockey League's top point producer. "It's in the back of my mind.
Scholarship honours for Maeda

Scholarship honours for Maeda

The second recipient of the $1,000 John Reid Memorial Scholarship was overjoyed by his good fortune. “It means the world to me because I knew Mr. Reid personally.
Mykitiuk scores major award

Mykitiuk scores major award

The winner of the prestigious John Reid Memorial Award for heart and hustle was blindsided by the announcement. “I didn’t see it coming,” said a surprised Jake Mykitiuk of the St. Albert Sabres.
On Tap

On Tap

A new champion will be crowned in the men’s and women’s divisions at the 20th annual Optimist Showdown in St. Albert high school basketball tournament.
Blades of glory

Blades of glory

Placing fourth in front of family and friends at the 2010 BMO Skate Canada national championships was just as good as a podium finish for Cole Vandervelden. “It was really cool,” the St.
Sabres see stars in semifinal

Sabres see stars in semifinal

The St. Albert Sabres made it as far as the semifinals at the John Reid Memorial Tournament, only to lose to the eventual champions from Los Angeles. “We kind of knew what they were going to do.
Fulltime status for Abt

Fulltime status for Abt

A rookie defenceman from Thorsby has found a home on the St. Albert Steel's blue line. "Lately I feel I belong here. I'm getting more comfortable on the ice.
King loses provincial qualifier

King loses provincial qualifier

St. Albert skip Jamie King took the bullet for his team's loss in Sunday's C-event final at the northern Alberta playdowns at Wetaskiwin. "It was definitely my worst game of the weekend, which is disappointing," King said.
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