Local Sports

Rogers Hometown Hockey provided a platform for one young hockey player to share his passionate message with the students of Manachaban Middle School.

Teen curlers heading to provincials It’s on to provincials next month after the Cochrane High School mixed curling team earned a gold medal at the Alberta Schools Athletics Association zone championship last weekend.

This weekend, Cochranites will come together like they never have before as the town shines in the national spotlight of Rogers Hometown Hockey – and celebrates the spirit of local heroes with the ninth annual Kimmett Cup.

The Cochrane Rangers boast more than 300 players in its soccer club – and one particular member will receive the VIP treatment later this month to honour his longtime commitment to the sport.

The town’s two public high schools will fan the flames of a friendly rivalry next week – all in the hopes of bringing in some big bucks for charity.

Former Cochrane Cobras star McKinnon is one step closer to realizing his dream after being invited to show off his skills in front of Canadian Football League coaches next month.

Hockey fan Deidre Fennell officially has the best seat in the house after an unexpected and heartwarming surprise from the Cochrane Generals.

Punching above his weight has earned boxer Usama Khan a spot in the ring at the national championships this spring. “We’re super proud of him,” said Khan’s coach, Rival Boxing Club owner Craig Wilson.

Last weekend’s Super Bowl LI was a thrill ride for anyone who held hand over mouth as the New England Patriots galloped ahead in the fourth quarter of the best show in football to snatch the championship from the Atlanta Falcons’ grip.

As the Cochrane Generals head into the 2017 HJHL playoffs, they couldn’t be in a better position – they already secured a first round bye a couple of weeks ago, and on Saturday night, league leader Connor Rendell logged his 50th goal of the season du