Bill Barron is back once again as president of the St. John’s Amateur Fast Pitch softball league. On the executive with Barron will be one representative from each of the five teams competing this summer. The League will start its 60th season at Lions Park on Sunday May 29th with a doubleheader.…
The Hockey career of Terry Ryan Jr is now over. Ryan tells THE SPORTSPAGE he is retiring from the game of hockey at age 39. Ryan became a house hold name in 1995 when he was drafted 8th over all and first overall by the Montreal Canadiens at the Amateur draft . Ryan also played for Fredericton Canadiens and St Johns Maple Leafs. He has also a career in ball hockey and has represented Canada many times. Ryan played 8 games for the Habs in the NHL and had 0 goals or assists but 36 minutes in penalties. He started playing hockey…
Dave Freake won the Mundy Pond 5 K road race Sunday. He cross the finish line in a time of 15 minutes and 37 seconds. Matthew Power placed second in 16 minutes and 38 seconds. There was a tie for third place between Charlie Kourvelas and Mark Greene both with a time of 16 minutes and 43 seconds. Anne Johnston was the first female finishes times in 17:23 which was good also for tenth place overall. Caroline Mcillroy was the second female finisher. She was clocked in 18 minutes and two seconds. Karen Stacey was the third female finisher.…
SportNL honoured its best for 2015 at the Shearton on Saturday night Senior Male Athlete of Year Sean Cleary of Softball Senior Female Athlete of Year Sarah Davis of Hockey Team of Year Galway Hitmen softball Official of Year Joan Butler Swimming Volunteer of year Brian Hunt Baseball Coach of year Keith Randell Volleyball Executive of the Year Doug Redmond Soccer Junior Male Athlete of Year Liam Hickey sledge hockey Junior Female Athlete of year Samantha March of Target Shooting…
The Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association (NLSA) is getting ready for a busy summer season with action to start in May in provincial league play, and Challenge Cup and Jubilee Trophy action. The group held its annual Spring Planning Meeting (SPM) April 8-9 in St. John’s with approximately 40 delegates in attendance from clubs and teams from around the province and St.Pierre-Miquelon. The meeting is an important session for the entire soccer community, with plans and schedules finalized for the summer season. “We’re looking forward to another busy summer, with lots of great competition, and I want to…
The Avalon East Senior Hockey League handed out its awards for the past season. League top scorer Chris Sparkes of the Northeast Eagles was named the league’s most valuable player for the season. Brad Yetman of the Eagles was named coach of the year. Dylan Sheldon of Southern Shore was named top defenseman, Chris Mooney of northeast took home the most gentlemanly and effective player award. Top defensive forward award went to Andrew Marshall of Southern Shore, Andrew Fenwick of the CeeBee Stars claimed the rookie of the year award. The top goaltender award goes to Kyle Downer of…