By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The Saskatoon Blades, themselves, from one of the greatest hockey towns in Canada, took part in a skills competition with Claresholm Minor Hockey players of all ages Saturday, Feb. 17. It took until last May to set the visit up with the Western Hockey League (WHL) team. Jason Bishoff of Claresholm Minor Hockey, worked … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys’ basketball team closed out an undefeated regular season at home with a big win against one of the Deep South Conference’s traditional power houses. The Immanuel Christian Eagles of Lethbridge paid a visit to Claresholm on Wednesday, Feb. 7, losing to a faster, stronger Cobras … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Every since Alyssa Cole was a little girl, riding on the zamboni with her grandpa Don Cole, who was the rink attendant at the time, the Claresholm Arena has had a special place in her heart. Now, Cole wants to give something back to the community. She has entered Claresholm in Kraft Hockeyville, with … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Peewee Thunder have advanced to the next round by winning their provincial hockey playoff series this past weekend. The Thunder opened their two-game, total-goal series at home on Jan. 27 with the most complete game they have played all season, a convincing 6-2 win over Taber. Paced by strong goaltending, solid defence, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The difference was just one goal axs the Claresholm Initiation Thunder lost their first game of the season this past weekend in hockey action. The Thunder hosted the Picture Butte Blades at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, losing by a close 9-8 score, after trailing 5-3 after the first period and 6-5 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ basketball team earned an important two points in the standings with a solid win over a traditional rival in Deep South Conference action last week. The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe of Fort Macleod on Thursday, Jan. 18, defeating the Flyers by a score of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a tough home game for the Claresholm Atom Thunder in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-4 action on the weekend. The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Sunday, Jan. 14, losing by a score of 9-0, although the score was not indicative of the level of play as Claresholm had several chances to score. … Read more…