2 months ago
Rogues topple Hoopers in back-to-back nights
The Newfoundland Rogues completed their home-series sweep against the Halifax Hoopers 113-108 on Sunday evening. The win sees the Rogues improve their TBL record to 7-5; good for second in the Atlantic Canadian division. After a 7-0 run for the home side to start things, the Hoopers quickly established dominance over the Rogues for the […]
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2 months ago
Former NHL player and Newfoundland senior hockey star Bill Riley dies at 75
In the 1980s, during the heyday of provincial senior hockey, Bill Riley was a powerhouse. A former NHL player and trailblazer, he left the pro game to star for the St. John’s Caps, helping the club win the 1987 Herder Memorial Trophy. The rugged forward was talented, tough and a proven leader. Riley, from Amherst, […]
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2 months ago
Rogues win second straight with 120-103 victory over Hoopers
The Newfoundland Rogues defeated the Halifax Hoopers 120-103 Saturday night at Mary Brown’s Centre to move into second place in The Basketball League’s Atlantic Canadian division. Forward Leonard Turner set the tone early as the Rogues built a lead and held on. Halifax pulled to within five points late in the game but guards Dedric […]
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2 months ago
Deer Lake wins opening game of Herder Memorial Trophy senior hockey final
The defending champion Deer Lake Red Wings skated to a 6-2 win over the Baker Flooring Blues in the opening game of the best-of-seven provincial senior hockey final Friday night in front of a full house in Kelligrews. The game was even at 1-1 after 40 minutes, but the west coast champions dominated the third […]
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