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Lucas Punkari

Lucas Punkari

Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Lucas was a sports reporter for several publications over the last decade prior to arriving in Thunder Bay to serve as Newswatch's Featured Content Editor. If he's not at the office, Lucas is likely watching current or retro sporting events, listening to music or following along with Kyle Larson's dirt racing exploits.

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Recent Work by Lucas

Mixed doubles provincials underway in Kakabeka Falls

Mixed doubles provincials underway in Kakabeka Falls

The provincial champion will represent Northern Ontario at the nationals in Summerside, P.E.I. next month.
Lakers defenceman charting his own path

Lakers defenceman charting his own path

Gavin Simon will be the first Minnesota-born player to ever play for the Southern New Hampshire NCAA Division III program starting next season.
Despins gets first win at provincials

Despins gets first win at provincials

Robyn Despins and Krista McCarville both picked up victories in Thursday morning’s game at the Port Arthur Curling Centre.
Men’s provincial favourites start off strong

Men’s provincial favourites start off strong

Trevor Bonot and John Epping won their opening games at the playdowns on Wednesday.
Ice Dogs set to face an unique opponent

Ice Dogs set to face an unique opponent

The Superior International Junior Hockey League club will take on members of Dryden Emergency Services in a fundraising game on Jan. 19.
Thunder Bay gymnasts excited for home meet

Thunder Bay gymnasts excited for home meet

The Thunder Bay Gymnastics Association are welcoming competitors from Dryden and Fort Frances to town on Saturday.
McCarville goes undefeated at Collingwood cashspiel

McCarville goes undefeated at Collingwood cashspiel

The Fort William Curling Club rink defeated Holly Duncan in Sunday's final.
Hard working innovators honoured

Hard working innovators honoured

The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre held its 15th annual RBC Innovation Awards at the Superior Inn on Thursday.
Championship season leads to big opportunity for Thunder Bay driver

Championship season leads to big opportunity for Thunder Bay driver

After winning the WISSOTA Modified national title in his rookie season, Cole Chernosky will be competing at the Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis, Mo. next month.
Red Lake resident honoured for coaching work

Red Lake resident honoured for coaching work

Renee Bausch recently received an Ontario Coaching Excellence Award for her work in the community.
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