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'A boy with a dream': Colby Barlow's journey to the NHL draft

'A boy with a dream': Colby Barlow's journey to the NHL draft

Journey to NHL started for Colby Barlow when he was three, and countless people have helped him realize his dream of making it to the NHL
COLUMN: NHL Draft has changed a lot, just ask Garry Monahan

COLUMN: NHL Draft has changed a lot, just ask Garry Monahan

Barrie-born and Toronto-raised, Monahan was the first player ever selected through the draft ... 60 years ago
Orillia woman fell in love with rowing ... at the age of 72

Orillia woman fell in love with rowing ... at the age of 72

'The club is really exciting now,' said avid rower who invites people to try the sport
Inductees announced for Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame

Inductees announced for Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame

Induction ceremony to be held on Sept. 30
COLUMN: Local teen could make history at NHL Draft

COLUMN: Local teen could make history at NHL Draft

Regarding when Orillia's Colby Barlow will be picked, 'it’s a crapshoot between about four and 10,' says scout
Midlanders have names etched on Stanley Cup alongside Gretzky

Midlanders have names etched on Stanley Cup alongside Gretzky

John Muckler and Peter Millar 'never scored a goal or made a save for the Oilers, but each man helped create one of the true NHL dynasties,' says historian
Young athletes jump at chance to become future Olympians

Young athletes jump at chance to become future Olympians

Bank-sponsored Training Ground stops at Georgian College's Barrie campus in quest to find next generation of Canadian medal winners
COLUMN: Colts-Battalion series an NHL scout's dream

COLUMN: Colts-Battalion series an NHL scout's dream

Between Barrie and North Bay, clubs have unsigned free agents, players vying for NHL contracts and OHL rookies still cutting their teeth
Cardwell's hat trick powers Colts into second round

Cardwell's hat trick powers Colts into second round

Barrie winger Ethan Cardwell scored with 9.9 seconds left in Game 6 against Hamilton Bulldogs to seal the series; Colts will now face North Bay Battalion in second round
Former NHLer Mike Foligno still has passion for hockey

Former NHLer Mike Foligno still has passion for hockey

Former NHLer and Wolves coach hasn’t hung up his skates — the 64-year-old is the assistant coach of the Canadian Para Hockey team