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April 10, 2008
- Kluane Drillers get opening win in recreational hockey 'B' final The Kluane Drillers won its opening game in the final of the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League's 'B' Division.
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Planning continues for world junior men's softball event Hosting a softball tournament involves a team effort, much like playing the game itself. George Arcand knows this all too well.
April 9, 2008
- Glacier Bears swimmers qualify for Canadian Senior 'B' team They may not have qualified for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, but both Bronwyn Pasloski and Alexandra Gabor have plenty of reasons to celebrate after competing at the CN Swimming Trials, held last week in Montreal.
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Olympic hopeful confident about chances of qualifying With nearly 500 International Cycling Union (ICU) points on the season, Zach Bell is confident about his chances of qualifying for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing this summer.
April 8, 2008
- Junior Men's World Championships schedule announced The International Softball Federation has released the schedule for the International Softball Federation's Junior Men's World Softball Championships.
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Floor hockey event celebrates 16th year of competition The Elementary Schools of Whitehorse Invitational Floor Hockey Tournament has grown quite a bit from its humble beginnings, but its two main themes of healthy competition and good sportsmanship remain the same.
April 7, 2008
- Air North Jets eliminate Roadhouse in their rec league playoff series The Air North Jets are on a roll and not looking back.
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Biathlon Yukon held a barbeque at the conclusion of the event. Biathletes of all ages and skill levels took in a friendly competition Sunday at the annual Slush Cup.
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Yukon Selects win Sherwood Park Invitational Novice B Tournament The Yukon Selects ended their season on a high note with a gold medal performance at the Sherwood Park Invitational Novice B Hockey Tournament, held in Edmonton.
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Cinderwood wins season-ending Atom hockey tournament Persistence paid off for Cinderwood in the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association's gold medal game for the Atom division.
April 4, 2008
- Adventure racers prepare for season's first competition; team plans to travel to Malaysia The adventure race season hasn't begun yet, but Yukon athletes Denise and Greg McHale have plenty of reasons to feel good about their chances this year.
- Hawks begin second round with 7-4 win The Boston Pizza/Yukon Rad Hawks got off to a great start in their opening second round contest against Yukon Appliance Blues in the Recreational Hockey League's 'A' Division on Thursday.
- Thursday squash league concludes 2007-08 season Kumon Learning put on a dominant performance to close out the Thursday Night Squash League's 2007-08 regular season.
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Business after hours event helps support local weightlifter It isn't every day that an athlete is able to realize a lifelong dream, but Yukon weightlifter Jeane Lassen is on the verge of doing just that.
April 3, 2008
- Biathlon Yukon puts on show at Squamish Life Canadian Championships With the Slush Cup coming up on Sunday, Biathlon Yukon has plenty of reasons to celebrate the 2007-08 season.
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Subway 5K Race Series comes to an end after five years Submarine sandwiches and skiing might not seem like a natural combination, but for the past five years they've provided a popular draw for the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club.
April 2, 2008
- Squash league semi-finals scheduled for mid April The top four teams in the Tuesday Night Squash League will be competing in the semi-finals, which will be held on April 15 at the Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre.
- Yukon squash player to compete at junior nationals; Jane Bell hopes for top four finish It has been a highlight-filled season for Yukon squash player Jane Bell.
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Boston Pizza/Yukon Rad advance in rec hockey playoffs Three quick goals scored midway through the first period was all it took for Boston Pizza/Yukon Rad to eliminate the Cinderwood Canucks from the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League's playoff picture.