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Hennessy grabs checkered flag twice in duo class win

Another warm summer night provided the perfect backdrop for a full night of racing action at Brighton Speedway Saturday night. Coming next Saturday, August 17th Pinty's and Comfort Zone Heating...

Amanda Smith Aug 12, 2019 No. 87 Andrew Hennessy led the field of Bainer's OilGARD Canadian Modifieds to green in the 25-lap feature at Brighton Speedway Saturday, August 10th to secure his first of two checkered flags for the night. (Photo: Rod Henderson)

NHL Rookie Showcase less than a month out

It is less than a month away until Belleville hosts three NHL teams and their rookie tournament. The 2019 Rookie Showcase will feature the best young talent of the Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens an...

Tim Durkin Aug 12, 2019 Belleville Senators forward Drake Batherson celebrates a goal with his teammates in a 2-1 victory over the Laval Rocket Wednesday night. (Photo: Belleville Senators)

Royals off to Eastern Nationals

It is a big week for the Springbrook Royals U14 Fastpitch team. They are headed to the Eastern Canadian National Championships in Levis Quebec. The Royals finished top five provincially, getting them ...

Tim Durkin Aug 12, 2019

Girduckis re-signs with Toledo - Local sports briefs

Belleville native Abbott Girduckis has re-signed with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL. Girduckis played 7 games with Toledo last season following four seasons at the Rochester Institue of Technology wh...

Jack Miller Aug 08, 2019 Abbott Girduckis (Twitter)

Former G-Hawk Morgan signs first pro contract

Former Trenton Golden Hawks star forward Liam Morgan is heading to Ireland. Morgan has signed a professional contract to play for the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League. Morgan played 3 sea...

Jack Miller Aug 07, 2019 (Photo by Shawn Muir / OJHL Images)

Russ Howard coming to Quinte Curling Club

He is one of Canada's foremost curlers and he'll headline a team coming to the Quinte Curling Club in October. Olympic, World Curling and Brier champion Russ Howard will be joined by 2 time World Cham...

Jack Miller Aug 06, 2019

Bell proves his endurance

When it comes to endurance, 40-year-old Belleville native Jon Bell tops all others. Bell has won the Ultra 520 "K" Canada triathlon held in South Okanagan British Columbia. It's a gruelling 3-day even...

Jack Miller Aug 06, 2019 Belleville's Jon Bell, second from the right with race crew Brad Shank, his wife Jodie Bell and Josh Loveless.

7th heaven for Sandercock at Brighton Speedway

A little bit of rain didn't dampen the spirits of a packed house, and it didnt' hurt the track either at Brighton Speedway Saturday night. In fact it added to the tackiness and excitement on the third...

Jack Miller Aug 05, 2019 From outside poll position No, 48 Derek Greig led the field to victory through lapped traffic on the CANEX Salute to the Forces Night at Brighton Speedway Saturday, August 3rd. Photo: Rod Henderson: canadianracer.com.

LaBate anxious for new B-Sens season

We interupt your summer to bring you.....hockey. With training camp just over a month away the early prognosis for the Belleville Senators third season in the American Hockey League is very positive. ...

Jack Miller Aug 02, 2019

Panetta invited for Team Canada tryout

Wellington Dukes centre Daniel Panetta is one of 44 players invited to the "Team Canada East" selection camp for the upcoming World Junior "A" Challenge in December. The 18 year old Belleville native ...

Jack Miller Aug 01, 2019 (Photo by Ed McPherson / OJHL Images)