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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
Thorold Jr. B Blackhawks ask fans to give back this holiday season

Thorold Jr. B Blackhawks ask fans to give back this holiday season

Every fan that brings a non-perishable food item to one of the team's home games in December will be able to win a prize
Thorold PeeWee Blackhawks team up with Toolbox Niagara for clothing tosses

Thorold PeeWee Blackhawks team up with Toolbox Niagara for clothing tosses

'I wanted to add an element to the team (that is) both rewarding as a team building activity but also giving back to the community,' says the team's head coach
Brock University history students are seeking stories about Garden City Arena

Brock University history students are seeking stories about Garden City Arena

Students have been working in partnership with Brock University’s Archives and Special Collections and the St. Catharines Museum to research the history of the arena for upcoming digital exhibits