Aamjiwnaang moves residents as benzene removal starts
All Star shot
March 30, 2023
The All-Stars of the Future were displaying their skills at the The Wallaceburg Memorial Arena Sunday at the Shamrock Hockey League All Star Showcase. The Under 11 division players were put through their paces with a skills competition, where their speed and shot accuracy were measured. Players were divided into teams and played a game. Players in the U11, U13 and U15 divisions participated. Among some of our local players who participated included youth from Petrolia, Mooretown, East Lambton and Dresden.
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