Local Sports

A trio of Olds athletes brought home a major medal haul the weekend of February 9 and 10. No, not from Sochi; from a swim meet in Red Deer.

The Okotoks Oilers scored three power-play goals in the first period to beat the Olds Grizzlys 6-2 on Feb. 11.

The Innisfail Eagles gave quick notice Friday night at home they were not going to show much Valentine's Day love against playoff rivals Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs.

The Olds College basketball teams split their double-header against the Briercrest Clippers on Feb. 7.

In only his first year of wrestling, Austin Mitchell is heading to the 2014 Alberta Winter Games. ìI was very excited when I got the news,î said Mitchell at the Olds Cardlock, where he awaited a chartered bus headed for the Games with his father.

Spencer Dorowicz scored his league-leading 35th goal in overtime as the Olds Grizzlys defeated the Camrose Kodiaks 3-2 on Feb. 4. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Grizzlys.

The Innisfail Eagles found the extra gear when it mattered most. After a heartbreaking overtime loss to Bentley two nights before, the Birds dug deep at home during their last game of the season on Feb. 7 to beat the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs 1-0.

An enthusiastic group of 24 kayak paddling polo players descended upon the Innisfail Aquatic Centre and didn't leave until the last goal was scored. The Cottonwood Kayak Club annual Canoe Polo & Slalom Fun Tournament was held Feb.

After a heartbreaking overtime loss to Bentley two nights before, the Innisfail Eagles dug deep at home during their last game of the season on Feb.

For more than two and a half periods Jonathan Larose was stoning the reigning Allan Cup champion Bentley Generals.