McGregor scores as Team Canada advances to semis
Petrolia’s Brandon moves west to play in BCHL
September 22, 2025
Gage Brandon has headed west to continue his hockey career.
The Petrolia product and Flint Firebird draft choice has signed with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the BCHL.
The 17-year-old has yet to make his debut for the Crusaders.
He had 21 goals and 38 points in 48 games with the Sarnia Legionnaires last season. He was a third round pick by the Firebirds in 2024.
Joseph Sinclair, who was released from Sting camp last month, is tied for the team leading in scoring early in the season. He has a goal and four assists in two games.
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McGregor scores as Team Canada advances to semis
October 22, 2026
THE INDEPENDENT Forest’s Tyler McGregor notched a second period goal in Team Canada’s 7-0 win over the host team at the IPH Para Cup in Czechia on Wednesday. McGregor has four goals and an assist in three games at the tournament. Canada will play Czechia in a rematch in semifinal action on Friday. The U.S. takes on the World Selects
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LAMBTON VOTES: Oil Springs Candidate Surveys
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Sarnia all-candidates debate a revealing evening
October 21, 2026
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