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Echo Sportscast
By North Bay EchoSports
Echo Sportscast episodes
- 4 Important Games Across the NDA in Basketball and Volleyball Heading Into ExamsThis week's Sportscast features a Tuesday night that saw major matchups across the NDA.
In basketball West Ferris hosted Algonquin and SJSH hosted Chippewa. The Trojans with a chance to secure the 1st seed with a win over the Barons.
In volleyball the undefeated Bears went to Chippewa as they look to complete a perfect season with just 2 games left in the schedule.
And in hockey Algonquin played Chippewa in a preview of their upcoming semi-final matchup starting on February 14th.
2:35 Basketball
10:35 Volleyball
16:50 Hockey
30:17 Laker/Panther Updates39 min - Barons Hold Off The Bears on the Court in a 63-61 ThrillerThis week's Sportscast features SJSH and Algonquin squaring off in senior boys basketball. Algonquin held on by a basket as they improve to 6-1 with a 63-61 winner.
On the ice the Bears and Ravens met as Chippewa still looks for their first win.
For Volleyball West Ferris hosted SJSH with the Bears winning in straight sets.
1:45 Basketball
8:30 Volleyball
17:20 Hockey
24:45 Laker/Panthers Updates31 min - Barons and Trojans Rematch in Boys Basketball, Ravens Look for First Win on the IceThis week's Sportscast features a rematch from last year's boys senior basketball final between West Ferris and Algonquin with both teams coming in undefeated.
On the ice Chippewa and Algonquin kicked off 2026 as the Ravens look for their first win of the season.
We also have updates on Chippewa's football fundraiser and volleyball news as well as the upcoming games for the Lakers and Panthers as they get back to action.
Help with the Chippewa football fundraiser here: https://ticketscene.ca/events/57763/
2:45 Basketball
11:30 Volleyball
19:30 Hockey
31:00 Football
40:00 Lakers/Panthers Upcoming Games44 min - Former Laker Frank Longo on 3 National Championship Appearances with Lakers LacrosseFor our first Sportscast of 2026 we are joined by Frank Longo, a former Lakers lacrosse player, current police constable in the Durham Region, and hockey scout working with an Alaska-based junior team.
Frank reflects on his time at Nipissing, including three national championship appearances with the Lakers, coaching women’s hockey, and how sport helped shape his career beyond the rink.46 min - Bob Boal on Life at Chippewa Teaching and Coaching for over 30 YearsWith the holidays here this boxing day our Sportscast features a spotlight on a long time coach and teacher at Chippewa Bob Boal.
Bob shares his favourite memories of teaching, a look back at some of the ways he shaped Chippewa's athletics and being able to coach and teach his children in high school.1 hr 5 min - Chippewa Makes Strides on the Ice, Trojans and Bears Remain Perfect on the CourtThis week's Sportscast features the final week of action prior to the Christmas break.
Chippewa faced off against Algonquin in NDA hockey and we caught up with Raven's goalie Evan Chemery in between the 2nd and 3rd periods.
We also look at the standings for basketball and volleyball alongside highlights from this past week.
We also put in a short teaser of our boxing day episode for next week as we sat down with longtime Chippewa teacher and coach Bob Boal.
2:39 NDA Hockey
11:45 Volleyball
15:30 Basketball
24:40 Other NDA Updates
31:25 Boxing Day Teaser41 min - Barons down Bears in Basketball and Ben Mason talks Panthers HockeyThis week's Sportscast features highlights from the Bears and Ravens Saturday night clash in NDA Hockey.
We also have highlights as St Joseph Scollard Hall faced off against Algonquin in both girls volleyball and boys basketball.
Chippewa announced their intention on fielding a 2026 senior football program but need help. You can donate to the campaign here: https://nearnorth.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/24913/75/false/true?school=578&initiative=20&fbclid=IwY2xjawOpBzBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExWGkybnpIaWp6SG5VUTJrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHliC7yMdJZpqAp7-nJgkBlalMtrQwrToNeo1k7yq-Cw-vK0_x2Fs6iibKPfA_aem_0eN0FnPoBEJLwkkOzxWw1g
And our spotlight this week is Ben Mason who plays for the Canadore Panthers hockey team. Ben talks about the program and the hopes he has for taking the team from club to varsity.
1:48 NDA Hockey
5:45 Girls Volleyball
11:25 Boys Basketball
18:30 Chippewa's 2026 football push
26:45 Spotlight: Ben Mason56 min - NDA Hockey Tournament Results, Jr Boy's Basketball and NOHA Christmas CampsThis week's Sportscast features highlights from the NDA hockey tournament from last Thursday and Friday West Ferris hosted Chippewa in boys basketball.
We have highlights from the junior game following the Trojans senior team taking down the Ravens.
NDA Jr. Football All Stars were also announced highlighting the top players across the highschool teams from grade 9 and 10.
We sat down with Jacob Brown and Jason Marchand from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association to talk about their role and impact on minor league hockey in the north and their upcoming development opportunities.
Watch the full spotlight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyNut2ZOgNo
The Lakers hosted Western in boys volleyball. We have highlights from Friday nights 5 set game.
0:00 Intro
2:35 NDA Hockey
10:30 Boys Basketball
18:51 Girls Volleyball
21:40 Football All Stars
26:00 NOHA Christmas Camps
37:00 Lakers vs Western46 min - NDA Basketball and Volleyball kick off, All-Stars for NDA and Lacrosse announcedThis week's Sportscast features a return for NDA boys basketball and girls volleyball.
Chippewa faced off against Franco Cite in sr. boys basketball action with the Ravens coming away with a win to start their regular season.
West Ferris won in straight sets against Mattawa at home in sr. girl's volleyball. After the game we caught up with the Trojans' head coach and captain.
NDA All stars were announced for boys volleyball and football as well as a number of the Lakers Lacrosse team were honoured by CUFLA.
2:00 Chippewa vs Franco Cite
5:50 West Ferris vs Mattawa
12:45 NDA All Stars
22:37 Lakers Lacrosse and Scores34 min - Bears Remain Perfect on the Ice, and Reflecting on Laker's Historic Lacrosse SeasonThis week's Sportscast features a rematch between Chippewa and Scollard on the ice after the Bears took down the Ravens in the opening game of the season.
There are updates on volleyball and basketball NOSSAs as well as the upcoming seasons for the boys basketball and girls volleyball starting next week.
We sat down with Jason Rudge, Lakers Lacrosse head coach, as he reflects on the season that was and the future of the program.
0:00 Intro
2:28 Chippewa vs Scollard hockey
17:00 Basketball
26:51 Volleyball
34:05 Lakers Lacrosse
45:50 Lakers and Panthers Updates56 min
About Echo Sportscast
From the publisher's feed
The Echo Sportscast delivers a weekly collection of Nipissing District Athletics high school results, video highlights and interviews, followed by post-secondary varsity, competitive club and…
recreational news and views.
Each Friday morning, the 30-minute Sportscast will begin with the NDA roundup for the first one-third to half of the production. In the middle, we will spotlight an individual or sport with a five-minute excerpt from a longer podcast-style interview posted separately. Up next will be a variety pack of non-high school sports, ranging from club leagues to tournaments involving youth and adults, as well as post-secondary varsity coverage.
At the end of each show, you will find a “Sports Heritage Moment” and historical footnote feature, most of which will connect to the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame inductees. We want the Echo Sportscast to be multi-generation involving youth, adults and the grandparents who raise and support them – while also adding a spark to their own athletic memories.
The inaugural co-hosts are Paul McLean and Dave Dale, who bring a combined 40 years of local sports experience and a long list of network friends with bigger and better resumes to contribute ideas and background material.
McLean is a 20-year fixture in local athletic circles as a team sponsor, coach and volunteer in multiple leagues, as well as owner of the Source for Sports equipment and clothing store.
Dale has been involved in local hockey and baseball leagues as an executive, coach, trainer, reporter, photographer and armchair umpire. Like many, he has earned his sports stripes as a parent of a competitive athlete.
Production Credits:
Each Friday morning, the 30-minute Sportscast will begin with the NDA roundup for the first one-third to half of the production. In the middle, we will spotlight an individual or sport with a five-minute excerpt from a longer podcast-style interview posted separately. Up next will be a variety pack of non-high school sports, ranging from club leagues to tournaments involving youth and adults, as well as post-secondary varsity coverage.
At the end of each show, you will find a “Sports Heritage Moment” and historical footnote feature, most of which will connect to the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame inductees. We want the Echo Sportscast to be multi-generation involving youth, adults and the grandparents who raise and support them – while also adding a spark to their own athletic memories.
The inaugural co-hosts are Paul McLean and Dave Dale, who bring a combined 40 years of local sports experience and a long list of network friends with bigger and better resumes to contribute ideas and background material.
McLean is a 20-year fixture in local athletic circles as a team sponsor, coach and volunteer in multiple leagues, as well as owner of the Source for Sports equipment and clothing store.
Dale has been involved in local hockey and baseball leagues as an executive, coach, trainer, reporter, photographer and armchair umpire. Like many, he has earned his sports stripes as a parent of a competitive athlete.
Production Credits:
- Host: Dave Dale & Paul McLean
- Producer: Ben Sargent
- Content Director: Dave Dale
- Produced by Clark Communications