Whitehorse Daily Star: Sports Archive

Sports Archive

Maximum numbers reached for YRQ For the second year in a row, a record number of teams will push off from the banks of the Yukon River in downtown Whitehorse and make their way to Dawson City in the annual Yukon River Quest (YRQ).
Northwestel and Kumon improve in final standings Northwestel High Speed Internet and Kumon Learning were the top teams in Thursday Night Squash League action last week, each picking up 22 points for totals of 307 and 271 points respectively.
Vandelay Systems grabs 26 The Honda Hustlers were the top team in the Sunday Junior Squash League last week, taking home 31 points for a total of 268.

SOY fundraiser a roaring success' Ed Hervey has experienced a lot of things in his football career, with eight seasons and two Grey Cups as a receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos under his belt, but the CFL veteran found himself in unfamiliar territory this past weekend.
Glacier Bears impressive in Alaska meets Nineteen swimmers travelled to Haines, Alaska last weekend for the 2006 Spring Sprint Carnival.

Winning was everything for Deuler' It's been more than 10 years since Jarrett Deuling hoisted the Memorial Cup as captain of the Kamloops Blazers, but last month, he stood back at centre ice in front of the Blazers faithful for the first time since his departure and relived all of the memoriess.

Skippers qualify for nationals Nine skippers from the Takhini Heartbeaters club in Whitehorse competed at the B.C./Yukon provincial championships in Nelson, B.C. last weekend.
Assante finishes regular season on top Assante financial management was the top team in Tuesday Night Squash League action this week, grabbing 18 points for a total of 299 and hanging onto first place in the overall standings, as the regular season came to a close.
Canada Games torch lit for journey to North Pole OTTAWA� At a media event today on Parliament Hill, Minister of Sport Michael D. Chong launched the torch relay leading up to the 2007 Canada Winter Games, with a flurry of drumming, throat singing and activities for local area school children.

Atoms overwhelmed by gold medal win Smooth skating, hard work and great team chemistry helped the Whitehorse atom development team find the perfect ending to a successful season this past weekend.

Yukon Inn wins oldtimers championship in thriller For the second straight game, the Yukon Inn headed to sudden death overtime in Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League playoff action last Thursday.
Well Read picks up 18, takes back second place Well Read Books was the top team in Thursday Night Squash League last week, collecting 18 points for a total of 287, jumping past Northwestel High Speed Internet into second in the overall standings.
Bell, Beese, Matechuk finish first at No Frills The Better Bodies No Frills Squash Tournament was held this past weekend in Whitehorse.
Gem Gas wins title by downing Cinderwood The Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association (WMHA) Atom Division finals were held on March 27 and 28.
Boston Pizza claims A Division title Scoring came from all corners for Boston Pizza as they handed the Southern Tutchone Storm their second straight loss, 7-4 Saturday, and came out on top in the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League A Division playoffs.
Honda grabs 24 points but can't gain ground in standings The Honda Hustlers were the top team in Sunday Junior Squash League action this week, picking up 24 points for a total of 261.

Le May Doan goes back to the beginning' From the moment she walked into the Canada Winter Games Centre, Catriona Le May Doan sent a buzz around the building.
Seven Canadian records broken in Whitehorse With a new Olympic ice surface, dozens of dedicated volunteers and months of planning behind them, organizers were hoping the 2006 Canada Post Age Class Short Track Championships would be a big hit.

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