Local Sports

Leading goal scorers on hockey teams traditionally get a lot of press – but a lot of times, getting that puck into the net takes some assistance.

Larry Hulgaard is willing to go all the way to help his grandson Hunter Smith get to wrestling practice.

A worldwide hockey hero surprised the Cochrane Rockies Midget A girls last month with a private and inspirational locker room visit.

It is considered an honour in martial arts when the student becomes the teacher. But when the student battles the teacher, it’s a different kind of kudos all together.

As the sun disappeared over the horizon at Legacy Field Tuesday night, one half of the football field was awash in red – the other awash in blue.

Bow Valley Bobcats coach Cam Cote has a problem most football fans would agree is a pretty nice problem to have. For the first time in 14 years, the high school team he coaches is headed to the ASAA provincial finals on Saturday.

The Bow Valley Grizzlies rugby squad capped off a historic season at an annual awards banquet to honour the best and brightest of the team. “We had over 50 people there and classed it up,” said Coach Ty Hawes. “I think everybody had a great time.

Three Cochrane Lions have been named as Calgary Bantam Football Association League All-Stars for the 2016 season.

Cochrane hockey player Justin Barrett is a pioneer in his sport. He didn't invent a new hockey technique or create a fancy new move on the ice.

Baseball pitchers have a perfect game. Golfers have a hole in one. Curling has the eight-ender … and last weekend, a Cochrane teen and her team pulled off that extremely rare play to set their sport abuzz.