The Captain of the Niagara IceDogs scored the golden goal at this years World Junior Hockey Tournament.
Hockey fans across Canada cheered when Akil Thomas scored with just 3:58 left in the third period yesterday.
He's an LA Kings prospect, and it was his first goal of the tournament.
Canada had been trailing 3-1 at the start of the third period, but wound up beating Russia 4-3 in the end.
Ontario/New York Agree on Nuclear
Premier Doug Ford and Governor Kathy Hochul signed an agreement to work together to develop the energy sector, noting jobs to be created
Port Colborne Man Charged with Sexual Assault
Police say this dates back over 20 years ago
Police Standoff Closes Welland Neighbourhood
Police say suspect shot an officer
Every Health Care Job Needed: MPP
Jennie Stevens encouraging everyone to voice concerns of health care cuts, after rallies today around the Niagara region
Police Looking for 2 Missing Teens
Police concerned for their safety due to their ages
Bob Gale Appointed New Niagara Chair
Provincial government made the decision, outlining a lengthy list of life-time accomplishments of the life-long Niagara resident
Niagara Firefighters Receive Funding
Provincial government increasing cancer prevention for 10 local fire departments
Welland Walking Trails Spruced Up
City of Welland and federal government coming together for over $2-million investment