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…
CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, Newfoundland – Newfoundland Growlers defeat Adirondack Thunder 4 – 1 in their first home game of the season at the CBS Arena. A fast physical game with 15 penalties. Growlers continue their winning streak for the season (5-0) and have 5 more games in CBS before heading…
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CONCEPTION BAY, Newfoundland – The Growlers ECHL hockey team and the Town of Conception Bay South have announced that the team will be playing their next six home games at the arena in in CBS. The Growlers were locked out of the Mary Brown Centre (Mile One) by the City…
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GROWERS OUT OF MILE ONE ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The Growlers ECHL hockey team and their owner, Deacon Sports and Entertainment have been locked out of Mary Brown Centre (formerly Mile One Centre) by the City of St John’s for what they call “disrespectful workplace conduct” by Deacon Sports employees…
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The City of St John’s has announced that its St John’s Sports and Entertainment company has reached a three year agreement that will see the Growlers ECHL hockey team return to city owned Mile One stadium for the coming season. No financial details or how much the city will subsidize…
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