Stars register victory in historic match

Former local hockey star Helen Lickers drops the ceremonial puck at the Six Nations Stars’ home opener this Friday. The pre-game ceremony included Six Nations Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill on her left.

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Stars ensured that the return of senior women’s hockey in the community kicked off on a positive note. The Stars downed the Ilderton Jets 4-1 in a match held this past Friday at the Six Nations Sports & Cultural Memorial Centre. The Stars are members of the Ontario Women’s Hockey League. Six Nations last had a senior women’s hockey squad way back in 1982. Stars’ head coach Brad Martin said getting the W in the club’s inaugural contest was significant. “It meant a lot to the team,” said Martin, who is also one of the founders of the local club. “And it meant a lot to me personally because it’s a big mark in the start of our franchise.” A pre-game ceremony on…

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