Local Sports

The AC Avalanche had the lead for only six minutes against the Keystone Raiders, but it was the right six minutes. The Avs used a two-goal third period comeback to beat the Raiders 6-5 during a wild contest at Airdrie’s Ron Ebbesen Arena, Nov. 7.

Kyle Pauls, Tyler Wong and Mackenzie Bauer combined for 12 points, while Christian Fitzgerald made 21 saves in net, as the Airdrie Xtreme extended its winning streak to three with a 7-3 road victory over the Calgary Northstars on Nov. 7.

The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted this year’s class on Nov. 8. Among the dignitaries are Detroit Red Wings executive Jim Devallano, the late Daryl “Doc” Seaman and Cammi Granato and Angela James. A good looking list to be sure.

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The Airdrie Thunder lost for the first time this season, Nov. 6, but it was the loss of leading scorer Andrew Bergmann earlier in the week that was drawing more attention.

One of the most impressive runs in Rocky View Sports Association history came to an end, Nov. 6, when the George McDougall Mustangs lost the varsity boys volleyball division championship to the Cochrane Cobras.

Recovering an onside kick on the opening play was a good omen. Having a safety called back in the last minute of the first half wasn’t.

The Springbank Phoenix’ quest to become the second Rocky View football team heading to provincials ended on its home field last week. With a 36-0 loss to the Foothills Falcons of Okotoks in an Alberta Tier 2 regional qualifier on Nov.

The AC Avalanche had the lead for only six minutes against the Keystone Raiders, but it was the right six minutes. The Avs used a two-goal third period comeback to beat the Raiders 6-5 during a wild contest at Airdrie’s Ron Ebbesen Arena, Nov. 7.

An Airdrie figure skater has been recognized as the 2010 Female Athlete of the Year for Special Olympics Alberta.