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SLP swats away Hornets at McHugh hockey tournament

SARANAC LAKE — Ayden McCormick, a junior, scored three goals as the host Saranac Lake Placid boys hockey team beat Champlain Valley Athletic Conference foe, the Plattsburgh Hornets, 3-1, Friday evening on the opening night of the Casey McHugh Memorial tournament. Senior captain Ethan ...

USA Luge’s Running of the Balls on Saturday

LAKE PLACID —On Saturday, more than 1,000 lacrosse balls will cruise down the Mount Van Hoevenberg track to support USA Luge athletes and programs. The organization’s 11th annual Running of the Balls fundraiser will take place following the conclusion of the World Cup races. Olympic ...

Luge’s Running of the Balls set for Dec. 20

LAKE PLACID — More than 1,000 lacrosse balls will cruise down the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track to support USA Luge athletes and programs. The organization’s 11th annual Running of the Balls fundraiser will take place on Dec. 20, following the conclusion of the FIL Luge World Cup ...

Van Ho expands community ski programs for season

LAKE PLACID — The state Olympic Regional Development Authority recently announced an expanded slate of community cross-country skiing programs and events for the 2025-26 winter season at Mount Van Hoevenberg. These feature new offerings and returning favorites; the lineup is designed to make ...

Bomber boys hoops top Saints, girls fall

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid boys basketball team secured a 34-24 road victory over the St. Regis Falls Saints on Monday, Dec. 8. Blue Bombers senior Caleb Wylie led all scorers with 11 points, but despite the strong performance, the Saints jumped out to a 13-12 lead at halftime. The ...

USA luge duo earn second in Italy

CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — The American duo of Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa proved they are ready to challenge the world’s best athletes by placing second in a competition on Saturday, Nov. 29 held at the site of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The race, at the brand-new Cortina ...