Sports

Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 A local athlete who inspired many a Sudburian died Tuesday doing one of the things he loved best - running. Kurt Gelbhaar collapsed at the Sudbury Arena. He was 78. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm today (Friday) in the R.

Over the years I have heard over and over again, from countless people, about Greater Sudbury's perceived image in the province and across the country in general.

David Wilkin Lively District Secondary School Age: 17 Grade: 12 Sports: Nordic skiing, volleyball, swimming and tennis Wilkin began his final year at Lively District by participating on the senior boysÂ' volleyball team.

The 35th Little NHL Hockey Tournament has come and gone in Greater Sudbury with a great deal of success, but not before the seed was planted for the prestigious event to return to the Nickel City in the future.

BY SCOTT HADDOW scott@northernlife.

The Sudbury Smashers table tennis club is hosting the Northern Ontario Table Tennis Open on March 25. The event is still open for participants. The event occurs at Minnow Lake Place, located at 1127 Bancroft Drive.

BY SCOTT HADDOW [email protected] In his first 18 years of life, Sudbury Wolves winger Jesse Messier never once questioned his desire to play hockey, not even after a neck injury threatened his career 18 months ago.

Laurentian University women's basketball star Cassandra Carpenter has again been named one of Canada's best athletes.

BY SCOTT HADDOW [email protected] There is only one way Jillian Keast knows how to ski: no fear at all.

Hello hockey fans, it's time for more OHL news, stats and personal thoughts about the game we all love. Let's start with some Sudbury Wolves first. There were a few glazed over eyes at the Sudbury Arena on Sunday afternoon.