Whitehorse Daily Star: Sports Archive

Sports Archive

Yukon Quest unveils sleek new website The Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race launched a brand-new website Tuesday.
Emily Nishikawa wins first distance race at Olympic trials Emily Nishikawa didn't just win the first distance race at Canada's Olympic cross-country ski trials 鈥� she blew away the field.
Koltun rink receives warm welcome at airport Tears flowed freely as the Yukon's first Scotties-bound curling rink in 13 years strolled into the Whitehorse airport yesterday afternoon.

Henry skates to fifth at Olympic trial event Mary Lake-born speedskater Troy Henry earned himself a new season-best in the 10,000-metres on the country's biggest stage last week.
Nishikawa siblings begin Olympic pursuit The Yukon's top two international athletes began the most important race period of their careers today in Canmore, Alta.

Tim Hortons grounds Air North with 5-2 win Five different scorers helped Tim Hortons skate past Air North with a 5-2 win in oldtimer hockey action Sunday.
Midget A Mustangs edge Muckers 3-2 The KBL鈥圗nvironmental Whitehorse Midget A鈥圡ustangs rebounded from an ugly 14-2 loss to Yukon Brewing Saturday by edging the Dirty Northern Muckers 3-2 last night.
Loss in Alberta final frustrates Scoffin The junior curling nationals will go on without a familiar face later this month in Liverpool, N.S.

Moore's Quest win caps exciting year in sports In a territory dominated by cold conditions and the snowy tundra, it is fitting that winter sports dominated the headlines in 2013.

Koltun off to the national junior championships 鈥� again Skip Sarah Koltun will take her team to the Canadian Junior Curling Championships next month, for the eighth year in a row.

Love earns tryout with Team Canada Whitehorse native Aidan Love is one of 18 athletes who received an invite to a selection camp for the Canadian men's national wheelchair basketball鈥坱eam.
Junior men's curling title up for grabs This weekend will mark the beginning of a new era for junior men's curling in the Yukon.

Wrap-Around Attempt White Storm player Nicole Pederson tries to force the puck towards the front of the net around Legends' defender Joelle Hodgins during women's hockey action at the Canada Games Centre Wednesday night.
Local XC ski trails in excellent shape Last week's major snowfall, coupled with around-the-clock work by the grooming crew,
North Star Storage retains Div. 2 squash lead Division 2's top squash team retained their place atop the league standings last Thursday with a 18-13 win over Sterling Insurance.
Yukon trio satisfied with 鈥榮olid results' in Italy As competition winds down at the 2013 Winter Universiade in Trentino, Italy, three Yukon athletes said they are content in knowing they gave their best for their country on the world stage.

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