Devin Veresuk is taking the next step toward his NFL dream. The Indianapolis Colts signed the former University of Windsor Lancers linebacker Tuesday to a reserve/future contract, giving the local standout a spot in the team’s offseason program and a chance to compete for an NFL roster position. "It's pretty surreal." Veresuk told Powerplay Sports when describing what visits to six different teams was like. "You always dream about it as a kid and finally getting to that point

The LaSalle Vipers and London Nationals needed overtime to settle this one, and it didn’t take long. Just 1:22 into the extra frame, Adriano Tonin buried the game-winner to lift the Vipers to a 4–3 victory. Shawn Costello had a pair of goals in regulation, Joshua Lepain also scored, and Jake Windbiel was solid in net with 27 saves as LaSalle skated away with the win. LaSalle is at Komoka Saturday and host St. Mary's next Wednesday. In Wheatley, The Sharks may be sitting seven

Windsor’s Darren Alexander is heading to the international stage once again. The 35-year-old earned a spot on Team Canada’s Adult Men’s bowling team after placing second at the Canadian Tenpin Trials, held at Rev’s Rose Bowl Lanes in Windsor. Alexander rolled a perfect 300 game during the two-day tournament, finishing with a silver-medal performance that secured one of six coveted positions on the national roster. “It was really cool to bowl out of my home centre,” said Alexa

Windsor hockey fans, get ready for a blast from the past. The Spitfires are bringing back one of the most iconic jerseys in team history — the classic “tombstone.” It’s been nearly 20 years since this look last hit the ice, worn by Spitfire greats like Ed Jovanovski, Steve Ott, Mickey Renaud, Bill Bowler and more during a memorable era of Windsor hockey. The big reveal happens on Retro Night, Friday, January 23, when the Spitfires take on division rival Flint at the WFCU Cent

Sebastien Gervais is about to reach a milestone few junior hockey players ever achieve. The Windsor AAA Zone graduate is set to play his 300th career game in the Ontario Hockey League this week, now wearing the colours of the North Bay Battalion after a recent trade from the Saginaw Spirit. Source: OHL “It’s super cool,” Gervais told Powerplay Sports . “From the start of my career, I didn’t even know if I was going to play a full season. I didn’t know if I was going to make t

Isabella Goveia continues to make her mark on the track, delivering a breakthrough performance this past weekend at the Can-Am Classic. The fourth-year distance runner finished third overall in the women’s 1000 meters, crossing the line in 2:46.93, a time that not only set a new school record but also served as an automatic qualifying standard for nationals. "That was very surreal," Goveia told Powerplay Sports. "I had no clue it was going to be that fast. It felt like I was

Anthony Cristoforo says he has never played forward, but has always been an offensive defenceman — a skill set that translated quickly when the Windsor Spitfires needed a lineup adjustment. Head coach Greg Walters inserted Cristoforo at forward on December 18 against the Soo Greyhounds, and the move paid off immediately. The 19-year-old responded with three goals and an assist, making an instant impact in an unfamiliar role. “Playing forward has been really fun,” Cristoforo t

By Massimo Duronio Longtime Windsor Lancers baseball coach Frank Jeney  has officially walked off the field for the final time, stepping down from the position he has held since founding the program in 2009. Jeney announced his decision to step away from the program during the University of Windsor Lancers baseball banquet on November 7  at Ambassador Golf Club. His departure marks a historic moment for the program, as it represents the first coaching change in Lancers baseba

By Damon Proctor Evan Johnson Lights, camera, action! UWindsor Lancers’ star volleyball player Aliah Admans walks into the Toldo Lancer Centre rocking a fit black dress, stylish shades and a duffle bag in hand. A gymnasium surrounded by darkness, except for one spot, centre court. A spotlight illuminates the giant blue shield with the infamous Windsor “W” in the middle. As she arrives at the logo, the camera shows a top-down view of her opening the bag. Suddenly, you’re then

With the OHL trade deadline set for Saturday, teams made a big splash Monday making their intentions clear. Contenders across the league were active as front offices jockeyed for position in what’s shaping up to be a wide-open championship race. Several major deals involving Western Conference rivals and an Eastern Conference powerhouse caught plenty of attention. Firebirds Go All-In The Flint Firebirds made one of the boldest moves of the day, acquiring veteran forward Jacob

After nearly a month away from competition, the Windsor Lancers men’s volleyball team returned to the hardwood this past weekend, hosting three high-level exhibition matches at the Toldo Lancer Centre to shake off the holiday rust and prepare for the stretch run of the season. Windsor opened the weekend Friday night with a 3–1 win over the Brock Badgers. The Lancers controlled much of the match, taking the first two sets 25–19 and 29–27. Brock responded with a tight third-set

The Windsor Spitfires continued their strong play after the holiday break, edging the Niagara IceDogs 2–1 in overtime Friday night. The Spits have won three straight since returning from the holiday break and extended their winning streak to games. Defenceman Anthony Cristoforo opened the scoring at 16:05 of the first period, jumping into the rush and finishing a cross-crease feed from Jack Nesbitt for an easy tap-in. Ethan Belchetz also picked up an assist on the play. The g