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LIFE & AR T S

CURTIS J. PHILLIPS
CATCH YOU ON
THE REBOUND

C J ’ S F O R T M c MUR R AY

Christmas
Christmas

Wish List By Curtis J. Phillips
Wish List
YMM Contributor

he year is 1982, and a guy Quintin Sudom with University of • For MacDonald Island Park’s Syncrude
with the surname Trudeau, Alberta Augustana Vikings; Ashton Aquatic Centre to add diving, synchro-
the first name Pierre, is Abel with Boston College; Nicholas nized swimming, underwater hockey
Prime Minister of Canada. Unruh at Dartmouth College and Ethan and water polo programs.
TE.T. Extra-Terrestrial is out of Paulin-Hatch at Lindenwood Univer- • Lots of airtime for Olympian snow-
this world at the movie theatres. Survi- sity, to name just a few local hockey boarder Brooke Voigt.
vor’s hit song “Eye of The Tiger” enters heroes. • Pars, Eagles, Albatross and even
the world of sports entertainment. • Plenty of the white stuff for Vista Ridge Holes-in-One (which my wife Diane
Catch You on the Rebound (CYOR) Ski Hill’s Kevin Grogan and crew. Phillips did this year) at Fort McMur-
sends out its inaugural Fort McMurray • Rocks in the house for the Fort Mc- ray’s... count em’… four golf courses.
Sports Christmas Wish List. So, with Murray Oilsands Curling Club. • Touchdowns aplenty for the Fort Mc-
no ado, CYOR returns, sending out the • A “Downtown Freddy Brown” followed Murray Monarchs Football Club.
following stocking stuffers. by a “BANGO” shout out to Keyano • Splish, splash, they are making a
College Huskies as they continue smash with continued records falling
• An Alberta Junior Hockey League providing students/athletes with a for the Fort McMurray Manta Swim
(AJHL) title for head coach Gord post-secondary education while par- Club.
Thibodeau and the Fort McMurray ticipating in basketball, cheerleading, • Knights, Rooks, Queens, Bishops,
Oil Barons followed by a return to the cricket, futsal, soccer and volleyball. Ponds and Kings for the Fort McMur-
Royal Bank Cup. It’s been 20 years Keep an eye out for new sports like ray Chess Club.
since we were No. 1 from coast-to- E-sports being added and hockey • Continued international recognition
coast-to-coast. returning. for Gretzky memorabilia expert Shawn
• The umpire shouting out: “Play Ball,” • Sharp blades for the Noralta Figure Chaulk.
for the summer of 2021 as Dutche Skating Club. • World class in marathons, mountain
Iannetti showcases his grande smile • Continued running success for running, snowshoe marathons, trail
and the Fort McMurray Giants return Jacques Saayman, former college running, ultra-marathons and the list
to Legacy Dodge Field and Western champ. goes on, for Jason Loutitt to stay clean
Canadian • No bumps and bruises for Tar Sand from an admitted meth addiction.
• Baseball League action. Betties Roller Derby. • Waves and tricks for the twin water
• Victories for MMA sensation Teddy • Dance of the “Mighty Zulu Warrior” skiing duo of Drew and Ellie Germain.
Ash, who at 14-5-0 is the No. 1 ranked for the Fort McMurray Knights Rugby • Homerun balls for the Fort McMurray
Canadian pro Middleweight and Light Club. Minor Baseball Association.
Heavyweight. • That the story of Fort McMurray-born • Fast tracks and winning bets for race
• Another steady season in net for Shannon-Ogbani Abeda continues as horse owners Danny Dion, Bob Vargo
Sebastian Cossa in WHL play for the he represented the State of Eritre at and Norm Norm Castiglione.
Edmonton Oil Kings. the last Winter Olympics placing 61st • Challenge Cup titles for all senior high
• Post-secondary hockey success to in giant slalom. schools.
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