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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

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.
Individual arrested for identity theft and credit card fraud

Individual arrested for identity theft and credit card fraud

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on Nov. 4.
Fighting Walleye score 16 goals in win

Fighting Walleye score 16 goals in win

The offensive outburst is the most ever in a single game for the Fighting Walleye.
North Stars enter win column

North Stars enter win column

Thunder Bay fired 67 shots on net in a 7-1 win over the Ironwood Lumberjacks Friday.
Jamie Kompon bringing Stanley Cup to Thunder Bay

Jamie Kompon bringing Stanley Cup to Thunder Bay

The Florida Panthers assistant coach will bring hockey's biggest prize to Port Arthur Stadium on Sept. 11.
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