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The bantam Huskies' coach was pleased by how quickly the squad recovered following the holidays. "We played really well for just coming back after Christmas break," said Andrew Perry Monday morning during a phone interview with the Round Up.

Olds Grizzlys defenceman Matthew Holzer is among 40 players chosen to participate in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) prospects game Jan. 25 in Cornwall, Ont.

With a huge snow dump just before Christmas, it made for perfect conditions in the great outdoors for Innisfailians to just have fun with sports.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Farmers and Farmerettes Bonspiel will once again bring local businesses and farmers together for a week of curling, networking and fun. The annual event takes place Jan.

Two curlers who grew up in Olds the last few years are going to the Junior Men's Provincials in Edmonton Jan. 4-8.

Olds Grizzlys forward Ryley Smith is the final Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week for 2016. Smith scored three goals and three assists in three games in mid- to late-December to extend his point streak to six games.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Atom Female Flyers were victorious in their annual home tournament after a well-fought final. Innisfail downed the Okotoks Atom Gold 2-0 in their home tournament Dec. 17 and 18 at the Innisfail Twin Arena.

The Sundre peewee A Huskies triumphed during the squad's recent home tournament. “We went undefeated and won,” said Coach Chris Craig. The squad played four games, going on to take out the Okotoks Oilers 6-3 in the final to claim victory.

The Sundre peewee A Huskies triumphed during the squad's recent home tournament. “We went undefeated and won,” said Coach Chris Craig. The squad played four games, going on to take out the Okotoks Oilers 6-3 in the final to claim victory.

INNISFAIL - The Atom A DQ Flyers have claimed the title of champions for their annual home tournament. The Flyers welcomed six teams for the annual tournament on Dec. 10 and 11 at the Innisfail Twin Arena.