By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council has agreed to support Greater Metro Hockey League expansion into Claresholm for the 2022-23 season, with practices starting Sept. 15, 2022.At its April 25 meeting, council was updated on the situation by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney.He explained the ad-hoc committee that was created to explore the possibility of an expansion team … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was an awe-inspiring scene down at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday night.People packed the arena on that March 19 evening to show their support for a member of the community who was injured in a rollover in February.In the end, the Emergency Services Hockey Fundraiser benefitting Scott Besse raised in excess of $69,000 with … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterVirtually anyone who knows Scott Besse will tell you he would be first in line to help someone in need. Now the community has the chance in turn to help the volunteer firefighter and M.D. grader operator. He was recently injured in a vehicle rollover and is recovering at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.In response, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Greater Metro Hockey League West wants to locate a franchise in Claresholm as early as the 2022-2023 season.Dr. Derek Prue, director of expansion for the league, appeared as a delegation via video conference at the Jan. 10 meeting of Claresholm town council to discuss the league, a potential franchise, and to answer questions.He began … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt did not look good early for the Claresholm Under-18 Thunder as they fell behind 3-0 early in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action on Friday night, but rallied to earn a tie.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Jan. 14, and gave up three goals to trail 3-0 after the first period.However, Claresholm came alive … Read more…
In close Kieran Pothegadoo, in blue, of the Claresholm Thunder Under-15 hockey team comes from behind the Lethbridge net to get a good shot on goal in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Jan. 7 For full coverage please see page eight. Photo by Rob Vogt
A Claresholm athlete, who played with the High River Flyers of the Heritage Junior “B” Hockey League, has been named the club’s most improved player this year. Sean Burns was honoured with the award on April 15. “This award is presented to Sean Burns who is honoured for his work ethic, determination and positive attitude in improving his hockey skills and … Read more…