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Shooting to be a better basketball coach? The River Lions can assist

Shooting to be a better basketball coach? The River Lions can assist

'Community Coaches Program' is a free initiative that will allow coaches of all levels to learn from the Niagara River Lions—and even get inside the locker room on game days
River Lions re-sign key piece of last year's team

River Lions re-sign key piece of last year's team

Jaylen Babb-Harrison averaged 13.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game last season; 'We think he's still scratching the surface of how good he can become,' coach says
Niagara River Lions sign first international player

Niagara River Lions sign first international player

Power forward Tidjan Keita France native is currently playing for the Iserlohn Kangaroos
Scheduling ice times a slippery situation for city

Scheduling ice times a slippery situation for city

The ice surface will not be installed at Thorold's James Whyte Arena next season, forcing city to re-arrange time slots for hockey teams and figure skaters
Thorold hockey star enjoying shift to new career

Thorold hockey star enjoying shift to new career

'You always remember your roots'; Sean Bentivoglio, who played one game in the NHL, is now a financial planner after a successful hockey career in Europe
Thorold Anchors launch new website ahead of spring baseball season

Thorold Anchors launch new website ahead of spring baseball season

'We just want to get a little bit more exposure out there. Our goal since the beginning has been to be Thorold’s team of the summer,' says the team's manager
Thorold Jr. B Blackhawks itching to get back on the ice

Thorold Jr. B Blackhawks itching to get back on the ice

'Hopefully we can get back. I want to see the boys play,' says an assistant coach to the team
Thorold Skating Club pivoting through pandemic with virtual classes

Thorold Skating Club pivoting through pandemic with virtual classes

'We found with this pandemic we have to be adaptable and flexible in order to stay alive during it,' says the club's president
Former River Lion heads to the NBA with Milwaukee Bucks

Former River Lion heads to the NBA with Milwaukee Bucks

Javin DeLaurier becomes the first player to have played with a Canadian Elite Basketball League team and get signed to an NBA team
Area sports partnership results in the 'Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack'

Area sports partnership results in the 'Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack'

Niagara River Lions, Niagara IceDogs, Welland Jackfish team up to deliver special ticket packs for sports fans