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Thunder Bay has now won four straight SIJHL contests after Saturday afternoon's 5-2 win over winless Fort Frances.

Rookie Easton Mikus continued his early-season mastery, adding a pair of goals and an assist to help Thunder Bay climb back to .500.

Bryce Benfield scored a hat trick to lead Dryden to a 5-3 home-ice win on Wednesday night.

Freshman forward set a new SIJHL single-game goal-scoring record with his effort against the Kenora Islanders.

Red Lake and Kam River also put up wins on Friday night in SIJHL action.

On the night Kam River raised its championship banner, rookie goaltender Travis Vanderzwaag made 35 saves to salvage a weekend split against the Red Lake Miners.

Noah Tenney scored the game-winner just nine seconds after the Fighting Walleye tied the game 3-3.

The 49-game SIJHL season is set to launch on Sept. 22, with a new addition in Kenora joining the fray.

Fort Frances Lakers announce 10 returning players for the 2023-24 season.  

The Fort Frances Lakers and Borderland Pride are teaming up for a Pride-themed event at one of next season's games.