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Owen Sound team wins International Silver Stick tourney

The Owen Sound Leeder & Associates U10 A Jr. Attack went undefeated to clinch the International Silver Stick tournament.

Hosted this year in Newmarket, the Jr. Attack dominated the round robin, outscoring opponents 19-4 in 4 games. They clinched a semi-final berth, beating the Georgina Blaze 3-1, placing them in a final against the Essex-Southpoint Capitals. Owen Sound were triumphant in the final by a 4-2 score this morning in Newmarket to clinch the title. The team will celebrate today with a championship parade in Owen Sound, starting from the top of the hill coming into town and heading to the Bayshore.

The public are welcome to come out and honk and show support for the team.

 

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The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.