Local Sports

Russian-born Leo Savin, a 16-year-old forward, signed his contract earlier this summer with the Niagara Predators. Savin netted the team’s first and only goal of the game in their season opener, a 2-1 road loss to the St. George Ravens.

Hockey fan Devon Botbyl dropped the puck for the ceremonial first faceoff, with his father Scott and Regional Coun. Gary Zalepa, in his minor hockey jersey, helping him.

Preds players hit the ice to practise drills and get in shape for the season.

Hot on the heels of the tennis event for the Canada Summer Games, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club held its annual men’s and women’s tennis tournament. I think it is safe to say that our club has never seen such a spectacular month of tennis.

Men and women’s teams had a great day at the NOTL Golf Club, with a close victory for the men. (Photos supplied) Beautiful warm weather greeted the 14 ladies and 14 men as they competed for the Pro’s Cup at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course.

As impressed as David Sprague, sport lead for sailing at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, was with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club’s facilities, he was even more so by the volunteers and the competitors.

Dave Brown (Photo supplied) The Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters are coming to town for a pre-season game at the Meridian Credit Union Arena. There’s probably no one more excited about the Sept.

Kai Bartel (left) with teammate Shane Keagan of Fonthill were happy with their fourth place finish. Bartel and Keagan were both part of the team who won gold in the men’s eight rowing event at last week’s Canada Summer Games.

The NOTL U22 Thunderhawks had a great season and ended it provincial champions. (Photo supplied) The Niagara-on-the-Lake U22 Thunderhawks participated in the annual Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Whitby in games that began for them Aug.

Rosemary Goodwin was overwhelmed at the kindness she was shown during and after the Hall of Honour ceremony, which she attended on behalf of her husband, the late Don Goodwin. The ceremony was emceed by sports broadcaster Ron MacLean.