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In our latest episode, we sit down with Keegan Mathison, who covers the Toronto Blue Jays for MLB.com. Keegan shares his incredible journey from growing up in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, to becoming a prominent sports journalist in Toronto.
Discover his early passion for baseball, iconic Blue Jays moments, and the current state of the team. Keegan also provides valuable advice for aspiring journalists and offers his thoughts on recent rule changes in baseball. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring conversation! Listen now.
Dive into the remarkable tale of Terry Ryan, the Newfoundland legend who laced up his skates for an unforgettable pro hockey game with the Newfoundland Growlers at the age of 47. In this heart-stirring episode of Atlantic Sports Wire, Terry recounts his extraordinary return to the ice, the roar of the hometown crowd, and the emotional connection with his daughter watching from the stands.
From the unexpected call to suit up, to the adrenaline-fueled fight that had fans on their feet, Terry's journey is a testament to the undying spirit of the game and the enduring bonds forged through sports.
Join us for a conversation that's as much about hockey as it is about life, resilience, and the power of community. This is one for the books – an episode that captures the essence of Atlantic pride and the timeless allure of the sport we love.
For more captivating stories from the heart of Atlantic sports, keep tuning into Atlantic Sports Wire.
Head Coach Laurie Barron shares his thoughts on the Yarmouth Mariners' season and the upcoming Centennial Cup.
Don't miss out on this exclusive insight from one of the best coaches in the game!
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Get ready to hear the inspiring journey of Moncton's very own James French, as he sits down with Atlantic Sports Wire to discuss his experience of playing for the Moncton Motion in the ECBL.
From humble beginnings to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the court, this interview is a must-watch for any sports fan!
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Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Nico Abeyta, Truro Tide's fan favourite!
Watch as Nico sits down with the Atlantic Sports Wire to share his amazing story of going from New Mexico to Arizona to now making waves in Truro.
With passion, hard work, and dedication, Nico's journey is sure to leave you cheering!
Get ready to hear the inspiring story of Halifax's own Tyler Scott as he shares his basketball journey on the Atlantic Sports Wire!
From playing on local courts to making it big with the Truro Tide, Tyler's passion and dedication will leave you in awe.
Don't miss out on this exciting interview!
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SaltWire's Katy Jean is our guest on the latest episode of the Atlantic Sports Wire podcast as she shares her experience of taking a chilly dip into Halifax Harbour to raise funds for the Special Olympics.
Hear firsthand about the excitement, challenges, and rewards of participating in this inspiring event for a great cause.
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In this inspiring interview, basketball player O'Savion Buckner shares his experience playing for the Truro Tide and the journey that led him to the Eastern Canadian Basketball League.
Buckner talks about his love for the game, his dedication to training, and the things he's learned along the way.
Fans of basketball won't want to miss this engaging interview.
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In this episode, we sit down with Armon Benford, a basketball star from Chicago who is now making waves with the Truro Tide.
Join us as we explore Armon's early days on the court and how he developed his skills to become the player he is today.
From playing games in high school and college ball, Armon shares his journey and the things he's faced along the way.
But it's not all about basketball - Armon also talks about his love for Truro and the unique culinary delight that is the donair.
He shares his favorite spots in town and how he has been welcomed by the community since joining the Tide.
If you're a basketball fan or just curious about life as a professional athlete, you won't want to miss this interview with Armon Benford on the Atlantic Sports Wire. Tune in now!
Join us for an exclusive interview with Andrew Paris, a sports fan who had the opportunity to witness the stunning renovations at Rogers Centre in Toronto during the team's home opener.
From the new state-of-the-art video board to the upgraded seating and concession areas, Andrew provides a firsthand account of the incredible changes that have transformed the ballpark.
Don't miss this exciting interview on Atlantic Sports Wire and get ready to experience the new Rogers Centre from a fans POV.
In this episode of Atlantic Sports Wire, we have an in-depth interview with Taylor St. Peters, assistant coach of the Metro West Force Warriors U13AAA team that recently won the Atlantics.
Join us as we dive into the team's journey to success and the strategies they employed to come out on top.
St. Peters shares her insights on coaching young athletes and how to foster a winning mindset. She also talks about the importance of teamwork, communication, and dedication in building a championship team.
In addition to the in-depth interview, this episode of Atlantic Sports Wire also includes a Quick Question segment where St. Peters shares her thoughts on a variety of topics related to youth sports, coaching, and her go to snack food.
Don't miss this chance to hear from a successful youth sports coach and learn from her years of experience.
Whether you're a parent, coach, or player, this episode of Atlantic Sports Wire is packed with valuable advice and practical tips to help you succeed in the world of youth sports.
Are you a fan of volleyball? Do you want to know more about the rising stars of the sport?
Look no further than Atlantic Sports Wire's Quick Questions series, featuring interviews with some of the most talented athletes in the region.
In this episode, we ask some quick questions with Callie Immerkar, the Dal AC female rookie of the year.
Don't miss out on this exclusive interview with one of the most promising young players in the game. Tune in now to Atlantic Sports Wire's Quick Questions with Callie Immerkar.
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Welcome to Quick Questions with Dal AC soccer standout Alex Cornel!
In this segment, we'll be diving into the mind of one of the most talented and dynamic players on the pitch.
So whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or simply curious about the life of a student-athlete, you won't want to miss a second of this exciting interview. Get ready to discover what makes Alex Cornel tick, and why he's such a force to be reckoned with on the field. Let's go!
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Join us for an exclusive interview with Moncton Motion head coach, Todd McKillop, as he shares his insights and experiences on coaching basketball in the Atlantic region.
From his winning strategies to his personal inspirations, Coach McKillop provides valuable advice for aspiring coaches and athletes alike in this engaging chat with Atlantic Sports Wire.
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In this episode of the Atlantic Sports Wire, Tim Dauphinee, head coach of the U13A Halifax Hawks, talks about his team's recent gold medal win at the SEDMHA minor hockey tournament.
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The Gulls from Nova Scotia defeated P.E.I.’s Eastern Express in OT at the Atlantic U15 hockey championship in O'Leary, PEI.
The Atlantic Sports Wire was there and spoke with the head coach and the player who scored the overtime winning goal.
Jason Simmonds speaks with Gulls head coach Robert Barrett, and with Aaron Chip, who scored the GWG in OT.
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In this episode of the Atlantic Sports Wire, we feature the U13A Halifax Hawks and their recent gold medal win at the SEDMHA minor hockey tournament.
On this edition of the #AtlanticSportsWire, we spotlight the Eastern Canadian Basketball League and the Truro Tide.
Saltwire's Brendyn Creamer was at the inaugural game for the league, and we talk about the historic event & the impact on the community.
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Ultimate Frisbee player and coach Jennie Korus joins the Atlantic Sports Wire for a bit of fun!
Get to know Jennie Korus a little better and find out what her game day meal is and what sport she'd play other than Ultimate Frisbee.
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Grant MacDonald is an Ultimate Frisbee all-star, and he's here to answer a few questions for the Atlantic Sports Wire.
What's his go-to snack? What other sports would he play?
Find out all that and more in this fun Q&A with Grant MacDonald!
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Jenny Korus joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat about her love for ultimate Frisbee and how she got involved in the sport.
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Join the ASW for a chat with Grant MacDonald, an Ultimate Frisbee player from Red Circus Ultimate Club in HRM.
We’ll talk to Grant about his experience in the sport, his passion for the game and what it takes to play Ultimate Frisbee.
It's been a huge year for Dal AC Rams volleyball rookie Callie Immerkar, who was just announced as the Female Rookie of the Year!
The ASW caught up with Callie to chat about her incredible accomplishment and amazing rookie season.
Watch now to see an inspiring story of hard work and determination!
The ASW speaks with Dal AC Rams soccer standout Alex Cornel moments after he was presented with the prestigious "Athlete of the Year" award from the school.
Alex shares his thoughts on the honor and the amazing season he had with the Rams.
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UNB Reds are champions again after winning their 8th University Cup in 16 years!
SaltWire's Jason Simmonds joins the ASW to dive into what made this win so special.
Don't miss out on this amazing chat - tune in now!
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Coach Taylor St. Peters of the Metro West Force Warriors chats with the Atlantic Sports Wire about their huge win at the U13 AAA Nova Scotia Provincial female hockey championship.
Coach St. Peters recounts the team's incredible road to victory, their hard work, and the strong bond between the players and coaching staff.
This inspiring interview provides an inside look at the drive and commitment that led to the team's success.
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Atlantic Sports Wire welcomes Rhyah Stewart, the goalie for Team Nova Scotia’s female hockey team at the Canada Games.
Rhyah and her teammates won silver in the tournament, and we’re here to hear all about it.
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We feature the U15B Final between the Sackville Flyers Black and the Tasa Ducks Black.
After a hard fought match, the Sackville Flyers Black pulled off an impressive 2-0 victory, with Dayton Theoret achieving a shutout!
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Nathaniel Element is a goaltender for the Cole Harbour Wings U13B hockey team and recently spoke with the Atlantic Sports Wire about his experience playing in the Joe Lamontagne tournament.
He also gives a heartwarming shout out to his Mom at the end of the interview
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Today we are speaking with the coach of the Cole Harbour Wings U13B team, discussing what it means to play in the Joe Lamontagne hockey tournament
Coach shares his thoughts on the game, and why this tournament is so important to the Cole Harbour Wings!
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Check out this full, extended interview with Michael Lamontagne, the grandson of legendary Joe Lamontagne!
Michael shares his perspective on the history of the Lamontagne legacy in hockey, all while reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the Joe Lamontagne hockey tournament.
Hear his thoughts on the importance of honoring his grandfather's memory and the significance of this important milestone. Don't miss out on this special interview!
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In this chat with Andrew Harding from Dal AC, we chat about the CCAA Badminton Nationals and the experiences as the host.
From the logistics of planning and running the event, to what he's most looking forward to, you won't want to miss this engaging discussion.
Tune in and get all the details on this exciting event!
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The extended Atlantic Sports Wire chat with Lori Lancaster, an inspiring example of what it takes to be an amazing leader.
She was the Chef de Mission for Team Nova Scotia at the 2023 Prince Edward Island Canada Games and joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to discuss the games experience.
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Dahlia Dawe plays for the Halifax Western Capitals of the Maritime Major U18 Female Hockey League.
She joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about what she says is her favourite year of hockey so far
Holly O'Neill is a soccer player from St John's Newfoundland and Labrador.
Holly recently signed a pro contract to play in Iceland and she joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the feeling of becoming a pro soccer player.
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The Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association held their "Rawk the Rink" event recently and Technical Director Tim Boyce is here to chat about what the event is all about.
Ellen Laurence is a veteran with the Saint Mary's Huskies Women's Hockey team and she joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about season so far what's to come; and because it's the holiday season we talk holiday food and film.
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Lockie Sylvester used to play basketball when he was younger, but some neighbourhood kids convinced him to try soccer, and the rest is history.
He recently took part in the East Coast Elite Soccer Showcase and he's here to chat about his soccer journey.
Ultra marathon runner Ryan Keeping is running a 100 kilometre marathon to raise funds for charity.
The Ho Ho 100K is on December 17th and Ryan is here to talk about his goal of creating a community event and raising money to make the holidays a little brighter for those in need.
Photo - Ryan Keeping
Mhyah Allen took part in the East Coast Elite Combine in East Hants, Nova Scotia recently.
The Dartmouth, Nova Scotia soccer player had the best game of her soccer life as she tallied 5 times in one game.
Caitlyn Hollywood is an elite level soccer player from Winnipeg, Manitoba and she recently attended the East Coast Elite Combine in East Hants, Nova Scotia.
Cicely Harnum is a goaltender with the Action Benefits Penguins, members of the Maritime Major Female U18 Hockey League.
The team is heading off to Toronto to take part in the 2 Nations Cup.
SaltWire Network's Jason Simmonds is here to talk about the Charlottetown Islanders of the QMJHL and their roster with plenty of Prince Edward Islanders.
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Patrick McNeil is the voice of the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Patrick stops by the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the Eagles progress so far in the 2022/23 QMJHL season.
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Joey Haddad has played hockey in Canada, the US and across the World. The Sydney, Nova Scotia native has returned home to coach the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush of the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League.
Weeks Majors U18 hockey club head coach Kyle MacLennan joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the great start to the Nova Scotia U18 MHL season for the hockey club.
The Halifax Hawks MHA is a not-for-profit hockey association with a membership of about 650. Tim Boyce is the Technical Director for the Halifax Hawks and is here to talk about some key pillars of the association.
Jason Simmonds of the SaltWire Network joins the #AtlanticSportsWire to talk about the historic rugby win for UPEI Women's Rugby
The Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation have a new goalie this season and it's Carly Jackson from Amherst Nova Scotia. Carly stops by the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the transition from playing in Buffalo last season, to her new team in Toronto.
The Atlantic Sports Wire chats with Alex Bechard from Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia
Alex tells us about playing lacrosse in Prague, Czech Republic for Lakros Zbraslav of the NBLL and what it's like to live in the city of Prague.
Acadia Axewomen rugby head coach Matt Durant spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the team's regular-season performance and the preparations ahead of hosting the Atlantic University Sport Rugby Championship on October 26th.
Sean Freeman is in his second year with the Saint Mary's Huskies men's soccer team. Sean sat down with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk soccer, hockey, height and lasagna.
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Coach Darren Burns is in his 23rd season coaching the Acadia Axemen Hockey Club.
Coach Burns spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the 2022-23 edition of the Axemen and what keeps him motivated.
On October 1st, the Weeks U18 Majors hockey club got their first win in Halifax since 2012.
Weeks Head Coach Kyle Mclennan stopped by the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about breaking the 10 year streak.
Marty King is Head Coach of the Dartmouth Steele Subaru U18 Major Hockey Club. Coach King spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the team's leadership group and the outlook for the 2022/23 season.
Head coach Tim Boyce of the Halifax Macs U18 Major Hockey Club joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about what championship culture means to the Macs organization.
Jason Mason is the skateboarding instructor at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Jason stopped by the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the skateboarding program, which may be the only one of its kind in the World.
Chris Larade is going into his 12th year coaching the Saint Mary's Huskies women's hockey team.
Chris spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about this year's edition of the Huskies.
Jeff Cummins is in his 3rd decade of coaching with the Acadia Axemen football program. Coach Cummins spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat about his coaching journey.
Tim Kendrick is President of the Eastern Canadian Basketball League and he spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat about the league and share some exciting franchise news.
Gary Waterman has been part of the St. Francis Xavier X-Men for 16 years; as a defensive co-ordinator and head coach.
Gary joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about his time with the storied University program.
Steve Sumarah is back.
11 years after last coaching the Saint Mary's Huskies football team, Sumarah is back roaming the sidelines as head coach.
Coach Sumarah spent some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about returning to coach in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Tim Boyce is head coach of the Halifax Macs U18 Major Hockey Club, and he stopped by the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat about the 2022/23 edition of the Macs.
Jalynn Skeir has played basketball in the AUS and the MWBA. Now she's the head coach of the U17 girl's team for Basketball Nova Scotia.
The team just got back from the Canada Basketball Nationals in Sherbrooke, Quebec and Jalynn is here to talk about the team's time at nationals.
Gabby Morash talks about her experience at the Canada Basketball Nationals, where she captured a Silver medal with Team Nova Scotia U15 Girls.
The 2022 Canada Games in Niagara are underway and Team Nova Scotia played it's first two basketball games today.
Basketball Nova Scotia Technical Director Colter Simmonds is here to talk about day one of competition.
Griffin McDonough plays for Basketball Nova Scotia's provincial U15 team. He's in Edmonton, Alberta for the Canada Basketball Nationals and he's here to talk about the tournament.
Rowan Sears loves softball.
He played as a kid and now he's just days away from playing in the Canada Games for Team Nova Scotia.
Rowan joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about his love of the game, playing for Team Nova Scotia and of course, Chucker Ball.
Cape Breton Eagle play by play voice Patrick McNeil joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the new head coach of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League club.
Photo - Jeremy Fraser
SaltWire's Jason Malloy drops by to talk about the experience of the CFL's "Touchdown Atlantic" and how the residents of Wolfville received the weekend event.
Jack Dulong of the Sackville Wolves Junior Lacrosse Club chats about his love of the game and why he has to clean the pool at his house.
Dan Estey loves baseball and he joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about his roots in the game and how he's trying to grow the game.
Defenceman Alex Bechard of the Sackville Wolves Junior Lacrosse club joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk East Coast Junior Lacrosse League playoffs and his journey through the game.
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Emma DeLory is the Rugby Development Officer for Rugby Nova Scotia and she spoke with the Atlantic Sports Wire about her role with RNS and the game in Nova Scotia. Emma also shares some exciting news about a fixture in August.
Basketball Nova Scotia Technical Director Colter Simmonds stopped by the #AtlanticSportsWire and shared some interesting insights about the game in Nova Scotia.
Dartmouth Mooseheads veteran outfielder Chris Head joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat about the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League, his love of the game, the Yankees and more.
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Chanel Smith & Jalynn Skeir of the Halifax Hornets are on the Atlantic Sports Wire
to about playing in the inaugural season of the Maritime Women's Basketball Association, the marvelous mix of players in the league, game day meals and more.
Professional goaltender Carly Jackson spends some time with the Atlantic Sports Wire chatting about her home town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, hockey, baseball and U-Haul.
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Tim Boyce is the Technical Director for the Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association.
Tim sat down with the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the association and what it means to the community.
About the HHMHA:
The Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association is a not-for-profit hockey association with a membership of over 700 players (ages 4 – 22).
Their mandate is to create a positive hockey experience for all participants in a safe, fun, sportsperson like environment and strive to maintain a healthy perspective between life and the game.
Brandon Guenette is the Executive Director of Baseball Nova Scotia and he stopped by the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat baseball, events, volunteers and more!
I also may have made a pitch to do the chalk lines at a game some time this Summer.
Laura Langille is a former member of the Saint Mary's Huskies and current player with the Halifax Thunder. Laura joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about playing in the inaugural season of the Maritime Women's Basketball Association.
SaltWire's Jason Simmonds joins us to talk about the Saint John Sea Dogs, their coaching change and some of the Atlantic flavour on the host team.
Photo - Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs
Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League Vice President Paul Graham discusses the updated league policy regarding player movement.
Ellen Hatt, former Acadia Axewomen basketball standout and current member of the Halifax Thunder, joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about playing in the Maritime Women's Basketball Association.
Veteran basketball referee Brent Stocker joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about what it's like to hold the whistle for a game.
Photo - Screenshot from Maritime Athletic Profiles YouTube
Maritime Women's Basketball Association Commissioner Tasia McKenna is here to talk about how the league is doing a few weeks into their inaugural season.
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Jason Simmonds joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the Charlottetown Islanders going to their first President's Cup Final in the history of the QMJHL franchise
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Louis Brill of the Halifax Minor Ball Hockey League joins the #AtlanticSportsWire to talk about the league and plans for the future of ball hockey in Nova Scotia.
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Daniel Cox from Premier Sports joins the #AtlanticSportsWire to chat about Floorball in Halifax, Nova Scotia
SaltWire Network's Jason Simmonds stops by the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the second round QMJHL series between the Acadie-Bathurst Titan and the Charlottetown Islanders.
Halifax Mooseheads Assistant Coach Brad MacKenzie joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the Acadie-Bathurst series so far and we look ahead to game 5.
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Tasia McKenna, Commissioner of the Maritime Women's Basketball Association joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the league, what fans can expect, and more.
Wrestling personality Dave Boyce joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to chat about the state of wrestling in Atlantic Canada and to tell you about the big free event coming up in Halifax on May 14th.
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On the April 26th, 2022 #AtlanticSportsWire, we chat with
Northern Subway Selects Head Coach Craig Clarke about the Atlantic's and representing Nova Scotia at the #EssoCup next month in Alberta.
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SaltWire Network's Darrell Cole and Jason Simmonds join the Atlantic Sports Wire to tee up the Maritime Junior Hockey League final between the Truro Bearcats and the Summerside Western Capitals
The Halifax Macs are champions once again in the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League. Macs head coach Tim Boyce is here to talk about the series with the Cape Breton West Islanders and the Atlantics in Paradise, Newfoundland.
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It was an honour to chat with Ryan Francis about his tremendous community work & nomination for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award.
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Saltwire's Jason Malloy joins the Atlantic Sports Wire to talk about the 2022 USports University Cup, being hosted by Acadia University
Coach Danny De Palma of the Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics men's basketball team talks about his squad making it to the CCAA National Championship at Humber College in Toronto
The Dalhousie University varsity swim teams won both the women's and men's team titles at the recent Subway Atlantic University Sport swimming championship.
Coach Lance Cansdale speaks with Scott Squires about the event and what makes Dal the gold standard for swimming in the AUS.
Hayley Turnbull is a goaltender with the Mount Academy Saints in Charlottetown, PEI
SaltWire's Scott squires took some time to chat with Hayley about hockey at the Mount, and about Team Canada's women's Olympic hockey goaltending.
Nova Scotia's Alex Grant was recently named to Canada's men's olympic hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. SaltWire's Scott Squires spoke with Alex about getting the news and what it means to him.
Scott Squires chats with Jason Simmonds about the Maritime flavour on this year's Canadian Men's olympic hockey team.
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It's challenging times with COVID still with us.
In the world of sports, everything in Nova Scotia is paused competition wise, and in Atlantic University sport, it's no different.
So how do you keep your athletes sharp? How do you keep your team with that winning edge?
Atlantic University Sport is currently paused due to Covid restrictions, but for Coach Chris Larade of the Saint Mary's Huskies women's hockey team, it's about staying sharp and being ready to go.
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Agata Bridges is originally from Poland. She went to University in Alabama where she met her husband Mike and they now live in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Agata is also a figure competitor who just achieved a huge goal! Agata now has her IFBB pro Card and she took time to chat with Scott Squires about her journey.
Lucy Phillips kind of always knew she wanted to be a goalie.
Lucy plays for the Halifax Western Capitals of the Maritime Major U18 Female Hockey League and she's going to the final selection camp for the Canadian Women's National U18 team.
The Charles P. Allen Cheetahs girls' soccer team captured their first division one high school championship since 1997 and head coach Chris Brewer joins Scott Squires to chat about the team and their effort versus Halifax West
The Bedford Blues are part of the Bedford District Minor Hockey Association; one of the largest of it's kind in Canada.
PJ Makinen chats with Scott Squires about the Blues and the BDMHA
SaltWire multimedia journalist Jason Malloy speaks with Scott Squires about the AUS Women's rugby championship
There are more twists and turns in the saga of the Newfoundland Growlers and their lack of a place to call home.
SaltWire & Telegram sports reporter Brendan McCarthy joins Scott Squires to discuss the latest developments.
Brendan's articles can be found at www.saltwire.com/author/brendan-mccarthy-100048367
It's been quite a few days for the Newfoundland Growlers of the East Coast Hockey League, as they find themselves without a rink to call home.
SaltWire's Brendan McCarthy has been covering the story and has some details
Katherine Culligan is from Halifax, Nova Scotia and after three years away attending Ridley College in St. Catherines, Ontario, she made the decision to attend St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Scott Squires talks with Katherine about her years in Halifax, her time at Ridley and her rugby life at St. FX
After a season that saw perennial powerhouse St.FX go 3 and 3 in Atlantic University Sport women's rugby, the X-Women are back playing for the title.
Scott Squires speaks with head coach Mike Cavanagh about the season, the final and some of the keys to the X-Women's success
Australian Rules Football is in Nova Scotia and if you haven't heard of it, if Patrick McNeil has anything to say about it, you will.
Scott Squires chats with Patrick about the game, how it started in Nova Scotia and where it's going.
SaltWire sports reporter Jason Simmonds shares his thoughts on the Charlottetown Islanders, and talks about a local PEI player getting the call to the Q league club.
Jason also has some info on the UPEI Panthers women's rugby squad.
Dalhousie Tigers head football coach Mark Haggett joins Scott Squires to talk about the Atlantic Football League, the Alumni Cup, uniforms and more!
Team website - www.dalfootball.ca
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Event Atlantic is a non-profit membership driven Society of stakeholders that host major events in Atlantic Canada.
Every year, participants get together and network and share education, best practices and talk about collaborative opportunities to bring more major events to the region.
Scott Squires was at the Event Atlantic Summit in Halifax and spoke with Matt Moore, General Manager of the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro about the importance of the event.
Alexis Miller is from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. She's played with Nathan MacKinnon and scored a Golden Goal.
With all that, the thing that Alexis wants more than anything is to close the gap for female hockey players who dream of playing professional hockey.
Alexis was in Halifax recently at the Event Atlantic Summit, and Scott Squires spoke with her for the Atlantic Sports Wire.
Tim Kendrick has been around basketball most of his life.
He's been involved at the high school level, university and pro levels as well and one thing is clear, Tim Kendrick loves the game of basketball.
Scott Squires spoke with Kendrick at the Event Atlantic Summit in Halifax and found out that the ECBL is coming and it's all about community.
Jacob Fletcher is from Midland, Ontario and after not playing for a year due to the Covid19 pandemic, Jacob and his family moved to Nova Scotia.
Jacob is now playing for the Halifax Macs of the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League, and his game hasn't missed a beat.
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With the QMJHL regular season just a few days away, Scott Squires chats with Chronicle Herald sports reporter Willy Palov.
Willy chats abouts fans, who to watch and what he's most looking forward to this season. That and more in this edition of the Atlantic Sports Wire
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The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League regular season gets going next week.
SaltWire host Scott Squires speaks with Chronicle Herald Sports Reporter Willy Palov and SaltWire's PEI Sports Editor Jason Simmonds about some key pre-season items from the Halifax Mooseheads and Charlottetown Islanders.
The Maritime Major U18 Female Hockey League has a new team taking to the ice this season.
The Halifax Western Capitals are one of four Nova Scotia based teams, and I had a great chat with team President Jeff Zettler
Joe Salerno has coached basketball at the high school level, in the pros and Internationally.
His latest stop on the coaching trail is Fredericton, New Brunswick with Coach Salerno will lead the UNB Reds into battle starting October 29th when the regular season gets under way.
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The SaltWire Network was in Truro, Nova Scotia recently to audio broadcast the Baseball Nova Scotia 13U Triple A baseball provincials championship game
Saltwire's Scott Squires provided play by play for the game and had a chance to chat with a couple of key contributors to the weekend tournament.
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Play by play of Baseball Nova Scotia's 13U Triple A baseball championship game from Truro Nova Scotia.
The Halifax Mets vs the Dartmouth Arrows
Live Audio coverage presented by the SaltWire Network
The Truro Bearcats are hosting the 2021 13U AAA Nova Scotia baseball championship.
The event will be held August 20th to the 22nd and SaltWire Media host Scott Squires chats with Bearcats head coach Darson Murphy about the exciting weekend of championship baseball
Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/13UAAABNSProvincials2021
Jeff Fraser is the head coach of the Nova Scotia Men's Canada Games Fastpitch team. SaltWire's Scott Squires chatted with Coach Fraser to learn more about the team, it's players and preparations for the 2022 Canada Games.
Team Info - www.shootersfastpitchleague.com/teams/?u=SHOOTERSBARGRILLSOFT&s=softball
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Jason Simmonds was fresh out of High School in Prince Edward Island when he landed his first job as a reporter.
Thirty years later, Jason is now a veteran of the sports scene in PEI and one of the most respected journalists on the Island.
SaltWire Network host Scott Squires chats with Jason to learn a little more about the SaltWire multimedia journalist
Jason's SaltWire link - https://www.saltwire.com/author/jason-simmonds-7915/
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The Shooters Bar & Grill Fastpitch League is back and better than ever. SaltWire host Scott Squires speaks with league President Chris Hopewell about the league and why you should come check out the great fastpitch action!
League web site - https://www.shootersfastpitchleague.com/teams/?u=SHOOTERSBARGRILLSOFT&s=softball
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Julia Scammell is from Truro, Nova Scotia. From a kid on a backyard rink to getting drafted into the pro ranks of the National Women's Hockey League, hockey has carved out quite a path for this smooth skating defenseman.
Julia joins SaltWire's Scott Squires to talk about her past, present and future.
https://unhwildcats.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/julia-scammell/8416
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