Local Sports

INNISFAIL - Rugby is a sport that is making a name for itself in Canada. The same could be said for Innisfail rugby player Thomas Burton. Burton, 18, has been playing rugby since he was 12 years old.

Despite retiring from professional curling following a silver medal win at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Cheryl Bernard remains passionate about sharing her love for the sport with the next generation of curlers.

Seven visiting atom hockey teams recently descended upon the Sundre Arena to play in the Huskies' annual home tournament. Although the local squad struggled through its first two games, the Huskies managed to come out on top during the D final.

The girls from the little high school in Innisfail have super spiked their way to a top eight finish at the provincial volleyball championships. From Nov.

Olds Grizzlys head coach Dana Lattery has been invited to be one of six guest coaches for the World Junior A Challenge. The tournament takes place Dec. 11-17 in Bonnyville.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Eagles came out on the losing end of a tough 5-1 battle against the visiting Lacombe Generals Friday night, Dec. 2 at the Innisfail Twin Arena.

The Olds Grizzlys had a tough weekend. On Friday, they were beaten 4-1 by the Calgary Canucks at the Sportsplex. On Saturday, the Canmore Eagles beat them 6-4 in Canmore.

The grannies take to the ice at the Olds Curling Club this Saturday, Dec. 10. It's called the Granny Spiel. Alice Shea, one of the coordinators, says 12 teams have registered for the event.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), which includes the Olds Grizzlys, has set a new direction for future seasons and made changes in the methods teams will use to protect prospects.

Olds College's women's basketball coach is bringing a distinctly professional experience to the program.