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Adam Sharpe has resigned as head coach of the St. Albert Merchants. Sharpe tendered his notice officially a week ago but stuck around for Sunday's 9-4 loss to the North Edmonton Red Wings at Clareview Arena.

"I'm going to the Olympics in Canada! Are you kidding me!" an elated Kennedy exclaimed after the Saville Sports Centre foursome dismantled Glenn Howard of Ontario 7-3 in Sunday's final at the Roar of the Rings.

St. Albert Steel sniper Bryce Williamson scored a scholarship recently with the Bowling Green State University Falcons. "When it came time to make my decision I had quite a few opportunities to choose from.

Tip-off is 4:45 p.m. today between the St. Albert Skyhawks and Bellerose Bulldogs at the Home of the Hounds.

The only team to score more than a pair of goals against the Notre Dame Hounds’ tournament winners this past weekend was the St. Albert Slash.

Jasper Place High School – The St. Albert Skyhawks settled for fourth place at the REB Invitational Basketball Tournament after falling short in Saturday’s playoff against the O’Leary Spartans.

The St. Albert Raiders wrapped up a four game road swing with a disappointing 1-1-2 record against south division teams in the Alberta Midget AAA Hockey League.

Rexall Place – Marc Kennedy is one win away from representing his country with the Kevin Martin rink at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

The St. Albert Steel’s annual teddy bear toss is Sunday against the Calgary Canucks. Game time is 2:30 p.m. at Performance Arena. Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal and throw it to the ice after the Steel’s first goal.

Seven different players scored for the St. Albert Sabres in Wednesday’s 8-0 shutout of the Camrose Kodiaks at Akinsdale Arena. Jake Mykitiuk led the way with a pair, including the opening goal at the 8:13 mark.