The Windsor Lancers men's hockey team moved into a three-way tie for first in the competitive OUA West division with a 6-1 win over Guelph Friday night. Rookie Colton Smith continued his late season surge with a pair of goals while Ty Toews added three assists in the victory. "I think it's very rare for a first year player to come in and have the impact that Colton Smith has had on our team." Head coach Kevin Hamlin told Powerplay Sports. "We're certainly benefiting from it.

Matt Puempel is settling into life on the other side of the boards. The 33-year-old former NHL forward has been enjoying his time as an assistant coach with the Essex 73’s since joining the team in late October, his first season away from playing professional hockey. Essex head coach Tony Piroski says Puempel’s presence has already made a noticeable impact. “Oh, it’s been great,” Piroski said. “I’ve been able to take some practices off. He brings experience with him, and the

The Waterloo Siskins shook off an early two-goal deficit and stormed back to defeat the LaSalle Vipers 5–2 in GOHL action Wednesday night. LaSalle wasted no time jumping ahead. Kade McGeen opened the scoring just 68 seconds into the game, and Shawn Costello capitalized on the power play later in the first to give the Vipers a 2–0 lead after twenty minutes. Waterloo, who snapped LaSalle's three-game win streak, flipped the script in the second period. Kayden Oliver pulled the

The St. Clair College men’s baseball team is stepping off the field and into the community this winter. The Saints will take part in Windsor’s Coldest Night of the Year  walk on February 28 , raising funds for the Downtown Mission . The team has already topped $1,000  in donations as they prepare for the five-kilometre event supporting people facing homelessness and hunger. Head coach Tristan Bouchat  says giving back is part of the program’s identity. “Our city supports us.

Jeffery LaButte-Seage still remembers what got him interested in mixed martial arts. "My cousin, when I was a young teen, showed me a UFC fight." he explained to Powerplay Sports. "It was Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier and I asked him, 'people get paid for this?' He said, 'ya' and right from there I made my decision." Family suggested he finish his schooling first but he decided to dive head first into the sport. "I've always felt super contained in spaces like that. I just k

Lakeshore Minor Hockey recently hosted its fifth year of their U-9 championship tournament, which has quickly become a must-attend event on the youth hockey calendar. Teams came from all over Ontario, plus Michigan, Ohio and even the Tampa Bay area, bring a high level of competition to Windsor-Essex. Source: Lakeshore Minor Hockey “When we started this five years ago, we hoped it would grow,” Lakeshore Minor Hockey president Paul Gray told Powerplay Sports. “Now we’re seeing

Retro night brought back a familiar look at the WFCU Centre Friday, as the Windsor Spitfires revived their classic tombstone logo and throwback shirts. But instead of rising from the past, the home side found itself buried by another Western Conference contender. Two days after a loss to Kitchener, the Spits dropped a 4-2 decision to the Flint Firebirds, who took over the top spot in the West Division and solidified their #1 seeding the conference standings. Flint goaltender

The Lakeshore Canadiens took game one of a crucial home-and-home series Friday night, defeating the Blenheim Blades 4-2. Both teams entered the weekend tied for second in the PJHL’s Stobbs Division with identical 26-8-2 records and 54 points, setting the stage for an important showdown. Blenheim led 2-0 after the first, but Lakeshore responded with three second-period goals from Vaughn Truppe, Michael Kopcok, and Denver Boismier to take control. Kyle Kelly added an empty-nett

The St. Clair Saints men’s volleyball program will have a new voice on the bench next season. Head coach Shawn Reaume has announced he is stepping down at the end of the current campaign, closing a six-year tenure. "I am so grateful. I've learned so much about myself and about all of these young athletes. The athletic department has been a dream to work with. For any other reason I wouldn't want to leave. It's tough." Reaume told Powerplay Sports. Reaume says it has been toug

John Elliott is back where he feels most at home — around the game of basketball. But this time, his role with the Windsor Express means more than just wins and losses. It represents healing, purpose, and a step forward after an unimaginable loss. Elliott joined the Express coaching staff this season as an assistant coach, embracing a new chapter following the passing of his brother, Kim, last year. The opportunity to return to basketball has provided comfort during a difficu

Ariana Hudson is taking her talents south of the border. The 17-year-old St. Joseph’s student-athlete and Forest Glade softball standout has committed to play for the Northwood University Timberwolves in Midland, Michigan — an NCAA Division II program. Hudson is entering her 10th year in the sport, beginning in T-Ball with the Forest Glade Falcons, where she played through the 17U level before finishing her travel club career with the Detroit Bees/MRT. “No matter what league

Source: Border City Boxing Club They are the Border City Boxing Club's Golden Girls — and their potential knows no limits. Rosalind Canty and Sam Bumbaca each received an email from Boxing Canada recognizing them as potential members of Team Canada for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, this July. “Certainly in the years to come, they're going to be in those positions,” Josh Canty told Powerplay Sports . He says the club’s boxers could be included on the team if an