The Inferno will have some new familiar faces in new positions behind the bench for their third season in the NCJHL. Courtesy the Inferno

WC Inferno announce bench bosses

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

CARP – The West Carleton Inferno junior C hockey team announced a new coaching staff today (June 24) featuring many familiar faces.

Pembroke's Mason McTavish has been invited to Team Canada's virtual selection camp. Courtesy to OHL

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Pembroke’s McTavish invited to Team Canada U18 virtual selection camp

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

PEMBROKE — Peterborough Petes forward Mason McTavish has been named to Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 selection camp roster.

Suzanne and Bill Monnon are happy to be on the Constance Bay pickleball courts again despite all the precautions due to COVID-19. Photo by Jake Davies

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Pickleball back in the Bay

June 4, 2020June 9, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

CONSTANCE BAY – As restrictions loosen up around the province in Phase 1 of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, pickleball players across the community are happy to finally be back on the court.

Shawn Williams was the lead organizer for the 2019 U19 provincial fastball championship held in Carp last summer. Photo by Jake Davies

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2020 Fast Pitch Canadian Championship committee has sights set on Carp in 2021

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

CARP – The day after Softball Canada announced the cancellation of all 2020 national championships, the organizing committee for the U23 men’s fast pitch national championship scheduled for Carp this summer, started the bidding process to host the tournament in 2021.

From left, Softball Canada CEO Hugh Mitchener, Alterna Savings manager of sponsorship and events Madelyn Becotte, Mayor Jim Watson and tournament committee chair Shawn Williams announce the national championship at a media event last February. Photo by Jake Davies

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Carp fast pitch championship a COVID-19 casualty

May 21, 2020 wadmin 1 Comment

WEST CARLETON – What was expected to be the largest sporting event in West Carleton history, is now another event casualty

West Carleton Rivermen general manager Mike Byrne went from zero picks to two picks in the EOSHL draft held last week after a couple of trades in the days before. Player photos courtesy the Rivermen

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Rivermen work two off-season drafts

May 14, 2020May 21, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

KINBURN – It’s been a busy start to May for the West Carleton Rivermen as management participated in two drafts in one week.

The Naismith Basketball Association has had to cancel this year's popular street ball tournament due to the pandemic. Courtesy the NBA

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Naismith Basketball Association cancels 2020 3v3 tourney, scholarship lives on

May 12, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

ALMONTE – The Naismith Basketball Association (NBA) has made the difficult decision of cancelling the Ottawa Valley’s most popular street ball tournament this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Madawaska Golf owner Rick Munro, centre, thinks golf is the perfect sport in the age of physical distancing (photo from 2017). Photo by Jake Davies

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Madawaska Golf owner ready to swing, encourages cautious approach

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

ARNPRIOR – Madawaska Golf Club owner Rick Munro says golf’s unique play makes it a sport easier to return to in the time of COVID-19.

West Carleton Rivermen coach and general manager Mike Byrne has confirmed he will return to the bench in 2020-2021. Courtesy the Rivermen

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Coach of the year returns to Rivermen, EOSHL adds seventh team

April 28, 2020 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – The reigning Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League (EOSHL) coach of the year will be behind the bench for the West Carleton Rivermen in the team’s second season.