Yesterday the MHL announced that the Miramichi Timberwolves had dealt defenseman Bailey Webster and Evan Millman to the Summerside Western Capitals in exchange for forward Zach Beaton, defenseman Tucker White and future considerations. Webster and Millman are both entering their 17 year old seasons and hail from Kensington and Alberton, PEI respectively. As well, they…

The 3rd Annual Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend will be held from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. Friday evening there will be a poker run. Registration starts at 7:00pm, $10 per hand. The Run starts at 8:00pm leaving from Whooper Lounge. Run length is […]

by Shawn McCarthy Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch League action last week saw the Miramichi Red Sox and the Miramichi ‘Jungle Jim’ Brewers split a double header. The Sox took the first game 7-2 with Riley Harris leading offensively with two home runs, including a grand slam. Jimmy Keenan handled defence for the Miramichi squad, taking the win…

The Sunny Corner Junior B Thunder have been accepted into the New Brunswick Junior Hockey League (NBJHL) for the 2014-2015 season. The formation of this team has been in talks for years and with the establishment of a Board of Directors this spring, an application was subsequently sent and approved by the Hockey New Brunswick…

The 4th Annual Miramichi Dragon Boat Festival  is paddling into Miramichi via the Rotary Club of Chatham! On August 16th, 2014 the Miramichi River will be alive with the anticipation of spectators and over 1000 participants racing for the Dragon Boat Glory! There will be lots of great entertainment, vendors, prizes and fun for all ages. Dragon…

by Shawn McCarthy In last week’s Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch League play, Bass River rolled into town for their customary Tuesday night double-header. After clipping the wings of the Eel Ground Eagles by a narrow 8-7 score in the first game, they set up to take on the Miramichi ‘Jungle Jim’ Brewers in the second game…

The Miramichi Timberwolves have announced that Carl (Butch) Watters has joined the team as an Assistant Coach for the 2014/2015 season. Watters was Head Coach of the Miramichi Rivermen of the NB/PEI Major Midget Hockey League last season and guided them to a third place finish with a 22-10-0-2 record. The Miramichi Timberwolves also selected…

Four members from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 10 are off to the 2014 Dominion 8-Ball Tournament today in North Bay, Ontario, May 23-May 26. Ricky Harris, Dan Carroll, Jerry Carroll and Rocky Blackmore representing Branch 10 won the NB Command 8-Ball championship back in November 2013 paving the way for them to represent NB…

Eight teams, upwards of 100 players, participated in the Third Annual Ed Sheasgreen Memorial Hockey Tournament (Fast Eddie Cup) at the Sunny Corner Arena on the weekend of April 4 – 5, 2014. The annual tournament honours Ed and his many years of playing hockey around the Miramichi. All proceeds go towards a scholarship in…

By Dave Bucklow The Masons of the Miramichi recently completed a Bowlathon fundraiser in support of Camp Goodtime. Camp Goodtime is a great camping experience provided to New Brunswick Children suffering from Cancer, located on Grand Lake, and suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Since 1998 the Masons of New Brunswick…

Several players from the MHL have already confirmed their attendance at a number of post-secondary institutions in both Canada and the United States. Last year, a record 34 graduating players made their way to various CIS and NCAA institutions thanks in part to the assistance and support of their respective MHL clubs, up from 30…

On Monday, February 10th, Blackville School hosted the Third Annual Eagle/Cobra Challenge. The action-packed event featured both the Blackville senior high girls and boys teams facing off against their respective North and South Esk Regional teams.

First up, the senior girls game saw the Blackville Eagles defeated by the NSER Cobras with a score of 50-26. The Blackville High School boys team defeated the North and South Esk Regional boys in a close game with a final score of 74-70.

The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) wants to upgrade its facilities and program to become a year-round outdoor activity centre for people of all ages, that could host events such as cross-country running, mountain biking, Tough Mudder style events, and much more. With an emphasis on children and families this type of year round…