Tag: walpole island
Cheryl Mitchell Wins Inaugural Ontario Indigenous Golf Championship
Cheryl Mitchell (nee Tooshkenig) of Walpole Island First Nation won the women's division at the first ever Ontario Indigenous Golf Championship. Playing at MontHill Golf ... Read More
Walpole Island First Nation Purchases Wallaceburg Thunderhawks
The Wallaceburg Thunderhawks have been sold to Walpole Island First Nation. Tyler Jacobs is slated to serve as Team President, while Louie Blackbird will be ... Read More
Book Featuring Local Sport Available For Pre-Order
Chatham-Kent writer Ian Kennedy is set to release his first book this May titled On Account o Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport. The ... Read More
Samara Whiteye Makes NCAA Commitment To Hilbert College
Walpole Island hockey product Samara Whiteye committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hilbert College. Whiteye, a former Chatham-Kent Crush netminder played this season ... Read More
What’s In A Name? Ford Field
We know that Ford Field, the home to the NFL's Detroit Lions is named for the Ford Motor Company. Founded in 1903, the Ford Motor ... Read More
Sands’ Healing Journey Visits Spirit Horses
By Ian Kennedy Bill Sands pointing at the Indigenous Spirit Horses at TJ Stables - Photo by Ian Kennedy Standing in a pasture at Chatham’s ... Read More
Chatham-Kent Women’s Hockey Prospects: Return To Play Edition
Brenna Dittmer - Photo by CKSN.ca With a new season upon us, it’s time again to take a look at our top Women’s hockey prospects. ... Read More
Samara Whiteye Playing For A21 Academy
Samara Whiteye with the Chatham-Kent Crush - Photo by CKSN.ca Walpole Island goaltender Samara Whiteye will backstop the A21 Academy women's hockey team this season.A21 ... Read More
Jacobs, Strohm, Campbell Headed To High Performance Camp
Taryn Jacobs of the Southwest Wildcats - Photo by CKSN.ca A trio of Southwest Wildcats with local connections will head to the OWHA U18 High ... Read More
Durston Signs With Albany FireWolves
Jordan Durston with the NLL's New England Black Wolves Wallaceburg's Jordan Durston has signed a one-year contract with the National Lacrosse League's Albany FireWolves. Durston ... Read More
NCAA Commitment A Dream Come True For Taryn Jacobs
Taryn Jacobs rushes the puck with the Southwest Wildcats - Photo by CKSN.ca The move to NCAA hockey in a little over a year's time ... Read More
Taryn Jacobs Makes NCAA DI Commitment To RPI
Taryn Jacobs of the Southwest Wildcats - Photo by CKSN.ca Walpole Island's Taryn Jacobs made an NCAA Division I commitment to play hockey for RPI. ... Read More
“Don’t Let People Overlook You, Or Tell You That You Can’t Do Something” – Gabi Whiteye
Gabi Whiteye, a college basketball player with the St. Clair College Saints sends a message to young women and girls for International Women's Day. Check ... Read More
Tooshkenig Partners With Canadian Junior Golf Association To Support First Nations Golfers
Steve Tooshkenig The Canadian Junior Golf Association is partnering with St Golf, run by local Steve Tooshkenig, to support First Nations in Canada, and bring ... Read More