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Dryden and Sioux Lookout also picked up SIJHL wins on Friday night.

Thunder Bay took three of four points from Ironwood on the road this weekend. Fort Frances and Sioux Lookout also picked up on-ice wins, while Kam River was awarded a forfeit win after Kenora's decision to suspend operations.

Ironwood overcame a four-goal night by Thunder Bay's Tyler Jordan to send their game to overtime.

Team ownership insists it's a temporary pause while they look for suitable owners to take over the struggling franchise.

A pair of contests set for Tuesday night will now take place at a later date.

Sudbury and Toronto-based rink will represent the region at the Tim Hortons Brier, starting Feb. 28 in Kelowna, B.C.

Veteran skip made a game-winning draw in the 10th to edge Emma Artichuk 6-5 to capture the Northern Ontario Women's Curling Championship.

Thunder Bay's Krista McCarville is gunning for her fifth straight Northern Ontario title, while Thunder Bay's Dylan Johnston is back in the championship for the second time, eight years after his first appearance.

Thunder Bay skip managed to score four in the 10th, down three to start the end, to pull off a 9-8 win over Timmins' Lauren Mann.

Thunder Bay team has an outside chance at a direct bye to Sunday's final, but needs a little help.