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A new senior 'A' hockey league aims to ice teams across Ontario.

Led by the Cornwall Prowlers, who played last season in the LHSAO, the Eastern Ontario Senior A Hockey League has been formed, with plans to begin play this fall.

In addition to a team in Cornwall, squads are expected to be iced in Maxville (the Maniacs), Kinburn, Kingston, and Kanata. There's also interest in Vankleek Hill and Eganville.

Organizers are aiming for a six to eight-team league for the inaugural season.  A league meeting is scheduled for June 23, with a player showcase booked for August 10.

Our latest sports photo galleries showcase high school soccer playoffs, high school baseball playoffs, a hockey clinic, and minor football.

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Today, the intermediate (Grade 7/8) hockey team from le Relais snagged the silver medal at the Franco tournament, in Ottawa, capping off a strong week for les Rapides. Be sure to check out next week's issue of The Glengarry News for all the details.

Les Rapides completed round-robin play of the Grade 7/8 Franco hockey tournament in Ottawa with an unbeaten record, as le Relais had 3 wins and 1 tie.

The boys, playing in the 'AA' division, placed second of 12 teams, earning a bye to Friday's semifinal, set for an 11 a.m. start. If they win, they'll advance to the gold-medal game at 3 p.m., but if they lose, les Rapides will instead play for bronze at 2 p.m.

The Glengarry News will have full coverage in next week's edition.

Last week, at the Tournoi Franco Ontarien, the boys hockey team from le Relais scored silver. You can read all the details in the April 24 issue of The Glengarry News.

Here's a photo of the graduating members of the squad.

A week after winning the pre-Franco hockey tournament in Casselman, the boys from le Relais scored silver at the Tournoi Franco-Ontarien, where they ran the table unbeaten before colliding with a formidable foe in the final.

We will have the full story in an upcoming issue of The Glengarry News.

Here's an image of the boys celebrating last week in Casselman.

Green Valley professional hockey player Remi Elie celebrated his 24th birthday on April 16, as his AHL Rochester Americans prepare for their first-round playoff battle with the Toronto Marlboros.

In 25 games with the Amerks through the second half of the season, Elie recorded 14 points and 14 penalty minutes. He was a +2 ranking.

The playoff series is set to open April 19 on home ice, with the start time at 7:05 p.m. The Amerks also get game two at home, on April 21 at 3:05 p.m. The series will then switch to Toronto for matches April 24 and 26, but at 7 p.m.

Last Friday, the Alexandria District Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards banquet, and The News was there. Photos are scheduled for publication in our April 17 issue.

Read in this week's edition of The News about the Eastern Ontario Wild major bantam hockey team and its run at provincials.