SIJHL alumni will be crucial for NHL stretch

THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – The SIJHL is in full swing, with the Thief River Falls Norskies, Dryden GM Ice Dogs, and Thunder Bay North Stars standing as the top three teams. North America’s premier hockey league is also in full swing, the NHL, and with the February 26 trade deadline having past, the top teams are gearing up to push for the playoff spots. In amongst the skirmishes taking place every single night on NHL ice are two greats who spent their early years in the SIJHL. Goal