ST JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The Newfoundland sports community is mourning the death of Chris Abbot today at age 51. You may know him as his alter ego, Buddy The Puffin, the 7 foot tall long time sports mascot in St John’s. Abbott had a unique, endearing and enduring way of entertaining the fans at sports and community events. We first…
ST. JOHN’S -UPDATE: Tuesday April 2, 2023 GROWLERS GONE! In a statement today from Deacon Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Newfoundland Growlers, said that negotiation to keep the team alive have failed. The Newfoundland Growlers are closing up shop after six season. “Despite the efforts of our front-office,…
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – Speaking at the Mount Pearl Chamber of Commerce…
ST JOHN’S, Newfoundland – Deacon Sports and Entertainment has announced the will…
Local boy Tyler Boland #24, suited up for the Growlers in Friday nights game. Photo by Joe Chase 2022…
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ST JOHN’S, NL – After an extended road trip the Newfoundland Growlers are back at the Mary Brown Centre in St John’s for four games against the Maine Mariners starting this evening. The Growlers are currently in third place in the North Division of the East Coast Hockey League behind…
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ST JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The Newfoundland sports community is mourning the death of Chris Abbot today at age 51. You may know him as his alter ego, Buddy The Puffin, the 7 foot tall long time sports mascot in St John’s. Abbott had a unique, endearing and enduring way of…
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ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland Growlers finish up their 6 game home stand on Sunday with a loss to the Trois Riverier Lions 5-4 in overtime on a goal by Mathieu Brodeur assisted by Alexis D’aoust. The Growlers did out shoot the Lion 42-37. Growlers lost 4 of 6…
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ST JOHN’S, Newfoundland – Deacon Sports and Entertainment has announced the will be bring a new CEBL -Canadian Elite Basketball League team to St John’s for the 2022 season and they are staying on-brand calling the team the Growlers. The new team will be playing at the Memorial University Field…
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ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The Newfoundland Growlers and St John’s City Hall appear to have kissed and made up with news today that the Growlers will be returning to the Mary Brown Centre after being evicted from the building by city council three weeks ago over a charge of workplace…
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