Is it time for resignations at the Newfoundland volleyball association? By Jason Pike ST JOHN’S, NL – In the weeks leading up to the trial of Markus Hicks, a volleyball coach charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, it might surprise some of you, that the governing body that oversees everything volleyball in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, remains…
By Jason Pike ST. JOHN’S, NL – When social media quickly became flooded with angry and worried posts from students’ , coaches and parents of the enforcement of a mandatory teacher sponsors for practices, tournaments and games for all school sports, my mind quickly reverted back to 2021 when our…
Read MoreST. JOHN’S, NL – Seventy-three Newfoundland athletes participated in the Canadian Olympic Committee, RBC Training Ground event in St John’s last week. Newfoundland Olympic curler Mark Nichols was on hand to cheer the athletes on as they competed in specific tests for speed, strength and endurance in a nation wide…
Read MoreST. JOHN’S, NL – Hockey NL has announced its 2023 inductees into the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame and long time sports reporter, broadcaster and founder of The Sports Page NL, Carl Lake, will be among those inducted. The late Carl Lake of St. John’s had a long…
Read MoreST JOHNS, NL – Newfoundland and Labrador Curling Association has announced that because of Covid restriction currently in place the provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts qualification event won’t be going ahead at this time even though the national event is still scheduled for January 28 through February 2 in Thunder…
Read MoreST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – Speaking at the Mount Pearl Chamber of Commerce today Newfoundland Growlers owner Dean MacDonald has confirmed that he will be building a new arena in Newfoundland and it will be outside of St John’s. “When you have nowhere to play you don’t get much choice,” said…
Read MoreOn this Day in Sports History November 27 1956 – 1957 NFL Draft: Paul Hornung from University of Notre Dame first pick by Green Bay Packers 1960 – Gordie Howe becomes 1st NHLer to score 1,000 points 1960 – Trailing 38-7 late in 3rd quarter, Buffalo Bills tie Broncos at 38-38 Ice Hockey…
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