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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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lpunkari@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Lucas

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.
Gordon Edward Pike

Gordon Edward Pike

New SIJHL commissioner excited for opportunity

New SIJHL commissioner excited for opportunity

Dean Thibodeau became the seventh commissioner in Superior International Junior Hockey League history on Aug. 2.
Students get a head start on high school lessons

Students get a head start on high school lessons

Incoming Grade 9 students at Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute are in a three-week program to earn a full credit in Family Studies.
Paul Gravelle

Paul Gravelle

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