Sports – Newfoundland Herald

NL SPORTS | Toronto Marlies add Newfoundlanders Zach O’Brien & Marcus Power

Posted on September 2, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Sports, Web Exclusives

Continuing the news of the day of NL hockey stars inking with professional clubs, the Toronto Marlies announced today that the club has signed forwards Zach O’Brien and Marcus Power to one-year AHL contracts

O’Brien, 29, recorded 83 points (40 goals, 43 assists) in 49 games this

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NL SPORTS | Growlers add NL’s Nathan Noel in Seven Player Signing Announcement

Posted on September 2, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Sports, Web Exclusives

The Newfoundland Growlers, the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs and former Kelly Cup Champions, unveiled the first seven players signed to ECHL Standard Player Contracts ahead of the 2021-2022 ECHL season

The initial crop includes skaters include St. John’s native, Nathan Noel, three Growlers alumni

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‘Dynamite’ Dylan Davis: Wrestling for The Rock

Posted on March 24, 2020
By Dillon Collins
on Dillon Collins, Entertainment, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

From avid fan to seasoned up-and-comer, Chris Dillon outlines his road from The Rock to Maritime wrestling sensation as ‘Dynamite’ Dylan Davis

St. John’s own Chris Dillon answers his phone on an unremarkable Monday morning. He’s on a bus to Toronto, a trip that can be described as a

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Between The Lines – The Shots We Didn’t Take

Posted on March 13, 2020
By Dillon Collins
on Dillon Collins, Sports, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

It’s hard not to get romantic about sports. Yes, it’s not for everyone. My wife would prefer the comfort of staring and scrolling through Instagram and Pintrest than sit through two hours of football, and I know a good many fellas in town and around the bay who would rather

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Dawson Mercer – ‘A Dream Since I Was A Little Kid.’

Posted on March 6, 2020
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Entertainment, Inspirational, Local, Pam Pardy-Ghent, Sports, Web Exclusives

Newfoundlanders Alex Newhook and Dawson Mercer teach the rest of the world Newfoundland slang in hilarious video making the rounds.

Bay Roberts native and World Junior Hockey Champion Dawson Mercer opens up on hockey, home, heroes and healing in our inspirational one-on-one
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When The Herald spoke to home-grown

Cain’s Quest 2020

Posted on March 3, 2020
By Dillon Collins
on Dillon Collins, Entertainment, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

One of the most intense races of its kind, Cain’s Quest combines both mental and physical hurdles that have competitors across the globe stepping up to the plate

It is the ultimate test in extreme racing. Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race sees competitors from across the globe tackle 3,100

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It’s All Downhill from here!

Posted on March 2, 2020
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Local, Pam Pardy-Ghent, Sports, Web Exclusives

One west coast family embraces all Newfoundland and Labrador’s winter has to offer, heading to Marble Mountain every chance they get
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Joy Drover, her husband Steve and their two kids, 14 year-old Will and 11 year-old Jack, spent a glorious day together at Marble Mountain, returning from the slopes shortly

An Old Fashioned Winter

Posted on February 26, 2020
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Local, Pam Pardy-Ghent, Sports, Web Exclusives

Inspired by this raw, rugged province of ours, one businessman goes way out there to showcase what Newfoundland’s great outdoors has to offer
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Alex Henniffent is the proud founder of VOLTFUSE, a Newfoundland-based company that produces specialty headwear and apparel that primarily markets to the snowboarding community. But that’s not

Chris Ballard: Calling the Shots

Posted on January 28, 2020
By Dillon Collins
on Dillon Collins, Inspirational, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

The voice of the Newfoundland Growlers, Chris Ballard shares his road from local fan to calling the Kelly Cup winning game here at home at Mile One Centre
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They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. This is an adage echoed

Carl English: Chasing A Dream

Posted on January 27, 2020
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Books, Inspirational, Local, Pam Pardy-Ghent, Sports, Web Exclusives

In this touching, often turbulent tale, the legendary Carl English opens up, sharing how a boy from the bay wound up ruling on the basketball court
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Many have known that the Carl English story was one that involved both tragedy and triumph. English was born in Branch, later moving

Best of Entertainment 2019 Edition

Posted on January 13, 2020
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Film, Local, Music, Sports, TV, Web Exclusives

The very best in local entertainment – from movies and television to music and sports. This is the best of Newfoundland and Labrador 2019 entertainment edition.
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What can you say at the end of the decade about the final year that was for we here in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Carl English Launching Memoir December 11th in St. Joh’s

Posted on December 5, 2019
By Dillon Collins
on Books, Entertainment, Inspirational, Sports, Web Exclusives

Basketball star and cornerstone of the St. John’s Edge, Carl English will be releasing his memoir in St. John’s just in time for Christmas.
The official launch of Chasing a Dream: The Carl English Story, by Carl English and Blake Murphy, takes place at Chapters St. John’s on Wednesday, December