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November 15, 2006
- Griffins follow ACAC title with national bronze The Capilano Blues provided a bit of a scare for the Grant MacEwan Griffins, but it wasn't enough to keep the Edmonton-area squad from clinching their first medal at men's college nationals in nearly a decade.
- We played like a hockey team, acted like a hockey team; I was proud' The Yukon's female Canada Winter Games hockey team returned from a tournament in Burnaby, B.C. this past weekend, picking up both a second-place finish and a much-needed confidence boost.
November 14, 2006
- Livingston notches two for Wal-Mart Keenan Livingston led Wal-Mart with a pair of goals, one of them on the power-play, as his team edged Klondike Motors 3-2 in Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association Novice Division action Sunday.
- Four hat tricks recorded in exciting night of U-7 soccer Brandon Barrett supplied all three goals for Underhill Geomatics as they blanked Murraya Dental 3-0 in seven-and-under coed soccer action Thursday.
- Rangers and Molars tie; Kilrich downs Edgewater Adam Green recorded a hat trick for the Firth Rangers as they settled for a 7-7 tie with the Klondyke Dental Molars in Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League action Sunday.
- Territories an ambassador at curling championship KITCHENER, Ont. (CP) The Northwest Territories and Yukon team might not rack up the wins at the 2007 Canadian Mixed curling championships, but they're enjoying their time as ambassadors for one of Canada's lesser-known regions.
November 10, 2006
- Whitehorse Travel takes over first The Electrical Shop, which had the bye to open the season, was the top team this week in Tuesday Night Squash League action, collecting 20 points to move up to sixth place overall.
- A&A, Narrow Gauge post wins Marcel Berreault and Mike Fraser potted two goals apiece for Alwarid & Associates as they skated past Game 7 Sports 8-5 in Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League action Thursday.
- Chefs give Whitehorse stamp of approval As the anticipation for the 2007 Canada Winter Games continues to grow both in the Yukon and across the country, one of the final steps in preparation for all 13 provinces and territories was taken this week.
- Energy North, Quarton and Sutherland victorious Scott McWhinnie and Ateca Mills booted two goals apiece for Energy North as they downed Audette Construction 5-1 in 15-and-under coed soccer action Thursday.
November 9, 2006
- Assante picks up all 24 possible points Assante Financial, which had the bye to open the season, managed to move out of the basement this week in Tuesday Night Squash League action, collecting all 24 possible points to take fourth place overall.
- First WCC bonspiel of the season a great draw The Whitehorse Curling Club's (WCC) first mixed bonspiel of the 2006/07 season, sponsored by EBA Engineering, was held late last month.
- Malo pots four goals as Molars prove to be a pain Laurie Malo led the Klondyke Dental Molars with four goals as his team prevailed over Medicine Chest 8-7 in an offensive battle during Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League action Sunday.
- Yukon Brewing, Intersport victorious Greta Gray booted three goals for Yukon Brewing as they overpowered Pearson Dental 12-7 in Whitehorse Coed Soccer League action Sunday.
November 8, 2006
- Crusaders' two-year reign comes to an end It took more than two years and six major volleyball tournaments, but the Porter Creek Rams senior boys volleyball team finally managed to pull off a victory over rival Vanier, putting an end to the Crusaders' hopes of a third-straight triple crown.
- Yellow Cab, Office Supply victorious Mason Gray drove in three goals and an assist for Yellow Cab as his team downed Powerade 7-4 in Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association Pee Wee Division action Sunday.
- Colad previals over Electrical Scoring came from all corners for Colad Laser Centre as they snuck past the Electrical Shop 11-9 in 15-and-under coed soccer action Thursday.
- Navigo Broadband, Whitehorse Travel tops in Thursday squash Navigo Broadband and Whitehorse Travel are tied for the overall lead in the Thursday Night Squash League, after both teams picked up 19 points in the first week of action.
November 7, 2006
- Boston Pizza stuffs rival Yukon Appliance Derek Johnstone had a huge game for Boston Pizza, collecting five goals and six assists as his team crushed the Yukon Appliance Blues 13-5 during Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League action Sunday.
- Holland America Line to open KI during Games The 2007 Canada Winter Games Host Society is pleased to announce that Holland America Line has joined the Canada Games sponsorship team.
November 6, 2006
- Western boxing championships a heavy hit Hundreds of loud, passionate spectators packed the gym at F.H. Collins Secondary School Saturday, for the opening night of the Western Canadian Amateur Boxing Championships.