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Rookie London Knights forward’s work ethic earning locker-room praise

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Cohen Bidgood earned the ultimate thumbs up from the London Knights organization this week. He was named the hardest-working player for the first month of the OHL season by his teammates. “Every night, I’m just trying to help and play my role,” the 17-year-old forward said. “Not everyone can be a 50-goal scorer like (Easton) […]

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Pickleball booms, and a new London facility opens its doors: ‘Amazing sport’

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Having just come off the court at London’s newest pickleball facility, Kathleen Steele is sweating up a storm – but she’s not too out of breath to talk about Smash. “It’s a great atmosphere,” said Steele, who has played pickleball for 12 years in and around London. “I’ve already run into so many people I’ve […]

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OHL Q+A: Brian Kilrea at 90, Saginaw Spirit rolls, no ‘C’ for Easton Cowan

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The Ontario Hockey League season is in full swing, and sportswriter Ryan Pyette is taking questions from fans and colleagues about what’s happening on the ice, in the general managers’ suites and in the league office. Have a question? Put it in the comment section below or email us at lfpnewsletters@postmedia.com Q: TSN is reporting […]