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College hoops and hockey, Route 11 Rivalry series wrapped up
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – A Sunday afternoon men’s college basketball contest from JCC as the Cannoneers hosted Columbia Greene.
Coach Joe Vaadi’s team looks to snap a 4 game losing streak.
In the 1st half, Kristan Lewis pulls up and hits the jumper: JCC up 2.
Then it’s Lewis with the pretty spin move for the kiss off glass: JCC by 4.
Dante Stokes stops and pops for 2: Cannoneers up by 6.
Sheldon Jean-Baptiste comes up with the loose ball and connects. He had 14 points on the night.
Lewis led the Cannoneers with 19 points.
Columbia-Greene hands JCC its 5th straight loss 72-62.
The JCC Women were off Sunday, but Saturday, Coach Jeff Wiley’s team extended its win streak to 10 straight games with a 63-60 come-from-behind win over Fulton Montgomery.
With the win, JCC improved to 14-1…
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“Listen, Bring Whoever You Want” – Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Shares His Secret Party Hosting Beer and BBQ Banquet, Evading the KGB’s Watchful Eye
Even the worst of rivalries can be forgotten over a bottle of beer. The 62-year-old former ice hockey player shared a gripping tale about how he played host to his rival team, the Russians, during the Cold War when tensions between nations were frostier than an ice hockey rink.
In a recent interview with Spittin’ Chiclets, ice hockey icon, Wayne Gretzky, shared his iconic rendezvous off the rink in defiance of the KGB’s strict no-alcohol policy. This unveils the human side of international rivalries and Gretzky’s tale tells a narrative of pulling off a risk for the sake of friendship and camaraderie.
Gretzky’s daring covert dinner escapade
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In 1984, the former NHL player Gretzky got an opportunity to meet the Russian team, sparking…
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WC low, Asiad high for men; women gun for Paris: Indian hockey in 2023 | Hockey
Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn’t able to make it to a team of whom she was the face not too long ago. The year 2023 had a bit of everything for Indian hockey.
It started off with all eyes on the men’s team as the country hosted the World Cup for a second consecutive time. As was the case in 2018, matches were held at Bhubaneshwar’s Kalinga Stadium but this time, it shared hosting duties with Rourkela’s Birsa Munda International Stadium. For all the dominance India have historically enjoyed at the Olympics their World Cup…
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Kinistino to host provincial hockey day
Kinistino will be hosting Hockey Day in Saskatchewan, which will help raise funds for vital renovations for the Kinistino Sports Complex.
KINISTINO — Kinistino will be in the spotlight in 2024 after scoring big with its proposal to host the 16th edition of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.
This also marks the first time Kinistino will host the multi-day event, with Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, serving as the official Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.
The annual celebration will take place over the weekend of Jan. 19 to 21, 2024, with a full schedule to be released at a later date.
The main theme of Hockey Day is to promote the game of hockey, build community spirit by making the arena the focal point of activity, and celebrate the many volunteers who assist in keeping local hockey…
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