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.
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OPP Looking for Armed Suspect
Police say he is wanted after shots were fired at passing vehicles on the 401 in Mississauga this morning, no injuries reported
Gov't Not Meeting Long-Term Care Goals: Gates
Niagara Falls MPP says 4 hours a day needed, gov't says it has increased service
Region Considers NRP Budget Increase
The budget committee has approved the roughly 13% ask, but the region as a whole still has to, which includes more hiring
Scooter Theft Leads to Victim Charged
NRP also finding about $11,000 worth of fentanyl
NRP Officers Investigated After Man Hospitalized
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Building Owner Fined for No Smoke Alarm
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Unions Use Greek Mythology for Message
They compare Premier Ford's health care plans with a Trojan Horse