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A hockey tournament held in memory of a late friend has become a holiday tradition in Flin Flon.

The perennial sad sacks known as the Toronto Maple Leafs have taken their game up a notch this season. In fact, it’s not out of the question that they will finish in the top three in the Eastern Conference.

Position: Defence Shoots: Left Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 Birth Date: January 17, 1994 Hometown: Winnipeg MB favourite nhl player: Kris Letang Pre-game ritual: Mix in a game of PlayStation, a nap and a bowl of cereal.

The streak continues as the Flin Flon Bombers dropped a pair of road dates to start their four-game swing before the Christmas break, making it six losses in a row.

Tourney tests skills

When the Flin Flon Bombers hosted the Royal Bank Cup in 2001, head coach Larry Wintoneak’s goal was to never lose back-to-back games. He knew that even with the team he had that year, you were still going to lose.

Flin Flon native Delaney McIntyre continues to excel on the soccer field and in the classroom.

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SJHLers join West’s roster

A week off for the Flin Flon Bombers couldn’t come quick enough, as they dropped their fourth straight game Tuesday, a 3-2 overtime decision to the visiting Nipawin Hawks.