Archive for 'Sports & Recreation'

Eagles girls’ hockey team take silver

The Dryden Eagles girls’ hockey team captured silver in the Pembina Ladies Tigers hockey tournament in Pilot Mound on January 27-28. The Eagles finished first in their pool with wins of 6 – 0 over St. [...]

Air Cadets take double gold at provincial biathlon

Air Cadets take double gold at provincial biathlon

The 906 Machin Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron took double gold at the provincial biathlon competition in Falcon Lake, Manitoba this past weekend. The male team consisting of Nathan Mallyon, Nevin Mallyon and River Hall and [...]

Ice Dogs secure third place in standings

Ice Dogs secure third place in standings

By Ally Dunham The Ice Dogs were on a winning streak recently, achieving a solid third place in the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) standings with 47 points and a winning percentage of .573. Starting [...]

Kenora hosts Ontario Scotties this week

The Kenora Curling Club is playing host to some high-level curling this week as it hosts the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Jan 23-29. The event will feature ten of the best women’s curling teams from [...]

Local football coach receives NOVA award

Local football coach receives NOVA award

By Chris Marchand Local resident Neil McLeod was recognized for his hard work and dedication in developing the sport of football in Dryden, at a ceremony in Thunder Bay, Jan. 21. McLeod was one of 20 [...]

Dryden Ski Club opens While conditions may be a bit ‘bony’ yet with the lack of snowfall thus far in the season, many young local skiers and snowboarders made a weekend trip nonetheless to the Dryden [...]

Seniors win, juniors struggle in Muskies court sport matchup

Seniors win, juniors struggle in Muskies court sport matchup

Dryden Eagles’ Kevin Gardam struggles to get a shot past Fort Frances Muskies’ defenders during an entertaining 55-39 win on their home court, Jan 10. The Eagles Senior Girls Volleyball were also victorious, taking their matchup [...]

Ice Dogs down Flyers, lose to Iron Range in shootout

Ice Dogs down Flyers, lose to Iron Range in shootout

By Dryden Observer Staff The Dryden Ice Dogs grabbed a 4-1 lead after 40 minutes and withstood a third period comeback bid by the Flyers to pull out the one-goal victory, Saturday night at Dryden Memorial [...]

Perfect week for Eagles boys hockey

By Dryden Observer Staff It was a busy week for the DHS Boys Eagles hockey team who notched three victories against as many teams on the road. On Jan. 10 the Eagles found themselves in Ear [...]

Dryden tournament a hub for area wrestling development

Dryden tournament a hub for area wrestling development

By Chris Marchand Luck, or bad luck had little to do with the outcomes on the mat for 180 wrestlers from Dryden and beyond this past Friday the 13th. Dryden High School Eagles Wrestling Team hosted [...]