Author: Ian Kennedy
A University of Western Ontario graduate, Ian Kennedy loves local sports and promoting his community, which is why he founded CKSN in 2011. Ian’s sportscasts and news contributions are regularly featured on 99.1 CKXS FM in Wallaceburg. In the past, Ian worked as a columnist and reporter for the Chatham-Kent Daily Post and Chatham Voice.
Former Maroon Michael Douglas Commits To York University
Michael Douglas with the CCHL's Pembroke Lumber KingsFormer Chatham Maroons rearguard Michael Douglas has committed to play hockey for the York University men's hockey team. ... Read More
Nicholas Thrilled To Be Headed To The Olympics
Breanne Nicholas with Team CanadaWhen the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games open, Breanne Nicholas will be thrilled to be achieving a lifelong dream, while playing for ... Read More
To The Only Sports Guy I Knew: David Gough
David Gough has been writing sports stories in Wallaceburg for decades Growing up in a small town, the community newspaper is special - it's a ... Read More
Offseason Local Junior Hockey Update: PJHL, GOJHL, OJHL, and OHL
There has been a lot of action this offseason from our local Junior hockey teams and players, here's a run down in case you missed ... Read More
Dresden Kings Acquire Andre Brett From Chatham Maroons
Andre Brett, seen here with the Chatham Maroons, will join the Dresden Jr. Kings - Photo by Courtney June/ CKSN.caThe Dresden Kings have acquired 20-year-old ... Read More
Matteis Wins Gold, Two Silvers At Canadian Junior Swimming Championships
Quinn Matteis (middle) celebrates his National title - Contributed PhotoQuinn Matteis was fast in the water this week, winning three medals at the Canadian Junior ... Read More
Pettipiece Named Head Coach Of University of Akron Softball Team
Blenheim product Meaggan Pettipiece has been named head coach of the University of Akron's softball team. Pettiepiece had served as an assistant coach with Kent ... Read More
Maroons Add Jake Fields From Admirals
Jake Fields, seen here with the Amherstburg Admirals has signed with the Chatham Maroons - Photo by Kelsey Vermeersch/ CKSN.caThe Chatham Maroons have started rebuilding ... Read More
Wammes Aiming For The Podium At Pan Am Games
Nick Wammes will compete with Team Canada at the Pan American GamesNick Wammes of Bothwell will represent Team Canada at the upcoming Pan American Games ... Read More
Fourth Annual Athletes Fuel Cup Returns Next Week
NHL defenseman TJ Brodie of the Calgary Flames looks to make a move on BCHL forward Lucas Vanroboys while recent OHL grad and USports forward ... Read More
JV Cougars Finish Undefeated Season With Big Win
A Cougars JV players tackles a Brantford Bisons player Sunday - Photo by CKSN.caThe Chatham-Kent Cougars Junior Varsity football team completed an impressive undefeated regular ... Read More
5 Ways To Be A Green Athlete
Reusable water bottles both on and off the ice, field, and court are essential to being a "green" athlete - Photo by Kelsey Vermeersch/ CKSN.caLet's ... Read More
Former Maroons Coach Bill Bowler Named Windsor Spitfires New GM
Bill Bowler (left) poses with John Savage and Warren Rychel - Photo by Windsor SpitfiresFormer Chatham Maroons head coach Bill Bowler has been named the ... Read More
Durston Selected By New York Riptide In NLL Expansion Draft
Wallaceburg's Jordan Durston will be wearing a new jersey next season, after being selected by the New York Riptide in Tuesday's National Lacrosse League (NLL) ... Read More