Tag: dresden
PJHL Teams Move to “Tier 2” Playoffs
Photo by Wyatt Williams For the first time ever, local Junior C hockey will continue beyond the traditional playoffs with a new "Tier 2" playoff ... 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
The Chatham-Kent Connection That Got Jackie Robinson To The Majors | Black History Month
Without Wendell Smith, the history of sport may look completely different. He challenged ideas, racism, and exclusion in sport one word at a time. It’s ... Read More
When Jim Dudley Came To Bat | Black History Month
Jim Dudley was one of the best ball players Chatham-Kent has seen. As a teenager, Dudley, who also went by James, and J.C., played baseball ... Read More
Jarvis Cook, A Man of Many Sports | Black History Month
Jarvis Cook, back row, third from right. Jarvis Cook could play... It didn't matter what sport you finished that sentence with, Dresden's Jarvis Cook was ... Read More
Henson Was Dresden’s First Black Horseman | Black History Month
Josiah Henson founded the Dawn Settlement near Dresden, a safe haven for freed and escaped slaves in 1841. He was also the original Black horseman ... Read More
#6 Brodie Becomes A Leaf – CK’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2021
After signing a lucrative contract during the 2020 offseason, Dresden's TJ Brodie made his debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs in January 2021. In April, ... Read More
Dresden Team Wins Regional Silver Stick Tournament
The U18 Dresden Jr. Kings White team recently won the Regional Silver Stick Championship in Exeter, Ontario The Kings tied their first game 6-6 against ... Read More
Gaining And Giving Life Experiences Through Recreation
Asiah Tatsu leads a group of children in the Learn To Play Soccer program - Photo by CKSN.ca Asiah Tatsu loves her job. She's gaining ... Read More
Anneke Cameron Wins Puck Yeah Series In New Zealand
Anneke Cameron carries the puck - Photo by James Allan Photography Former Kent County Fillies hockey player Anneke Cameron won the Puck Yeah Exhibition Series ... Read More
Kings Capitalize Early On Blades
By Wyatt Williams Blades captain Ben Barnard fights through the check ofKings defenceman Ethan Waddick just inside the blue line. The Dresden Kings took full ... Read More
Brooks Hard To Beat For Laurier
Steph Brooks dives to make a save for Laurier Local soccer player Steph Brooks of Dresden has been almost unbeatable for the Wilfrid Laurier University ... Read More
Depencier Stars In Junior Hockey Debut
Dresden's Beau Depencier had a spectacular debut for the Atlanta Mad Hatters in his Junior hockey debut.The forward potted a pair of goals for Atlanta ... Read More
PJHL Season Kicks Off For Local Teams October 1
Kings goaltender Aiden Lucyk - Photo by Wyatt Williams/ CKSN.ca The PJHL Stobbs Division will kick off their 2021-2022 season on October 1. The league ... Read More