Author: Jay Smith

Jay Smith is the afternoon drive host of "Weekdaze" on 99.1 CKXS, based out of Wallaceburg. Smith, a local journalist and radio personality, is a Thamesville born and bred sports enthusiast and father of twin girls, Grace and Aubrey. Jay is a grad of Conestoga College's Journalism: Print and Broadcasting program. An avid Red Wings and Blue Jays fan, Smith is also a retired professional wrestler. Jay supplies play-by-play for local Jr. C hockey games on 99.1 CKXS and can be heard live on the air daily from 2 to 7 pm. Follow Smith on Twitter @jay991ckxs

New Lakers Owners Introduced

New Lakers Owners Introduced

Jay Smith- April 13, 2016

The Byrne Laus Hockey Corporation was introduced as new owners of the Wallaceburg Lakers on Wednesday afternoon The Wallaceburg Lakers have introduced a new ownership ... Read More

Broad Not An Olympian… YET

Broad Not An Olympian… YET

Jay Smith- April 11, 2016

Wallaceburg's Madison Broad proved to be a rising star this weekend at the Canadian Olympic time trials in Scarborough. The 15-year-old Chatham 'Y' Pool Shark ... Read More

Lakers Need Billet Families

Lakers Need Billet Families

Jay Smith- April 7, 2016

The Wallaceburg Lakers are looking for some hockey oriented families to help house players who wish to come and play for the organization. Billet families ... Read More

Madison Broad Finishes 16th In 100m Back At Rio Time Trials

Madison Broad Finishes 16th In 100m Back At Rio Time Trials

Jay Smith- April 7, 2016

Wallaceburg's 15-year-old pool shark Madison Broad finished in 16th place in the 100-metre backstroke at the Rio Olympic time trails in Scarborough on Wednesday. The ... Read More

Madison Broad Advances To B Finals In 100m Rio Prelims

Madison Broad Advances To B Finals In 100m Rio Prelims

Jay Smith- April 6, 2016

Wallaceburg's Madison Broad prepares for her prelim swim in the women's 100 metre Rio Olympic time trials in Scarborough Wallaceburg's Madison Broad finished 22nd in ... Read More

Wallaceburg Lakers AGM Dishes On New Owners, “Disgraceful” Arena

Wallaceburg Lakers AGM Dishes On New Owners, “Disgraceful” Arena

Jay Smith- April 5, 2016

Tuesday night's annual general meeting for the Wallaceburg Lakers was much quieter than some expected, despite an early disagreement between the Lakers president and Wallaceburg Minor ... Read More

C-K MMA Fighters Head To Provincials

C-K MMA Fighters Head To Provincials

Jay Smith- April 1, 2016

Two Chatham mixed martial artists are on their way to Brantford to compete in the provincial championships this weekend. C-K Combat`s Steve Eldridge and Matt ... Read More

Lakers Sale Pending, Financial Backer Unknown

Lakers Sale Pending, Financial Backer Unknown

Jay Smith- March 30, 2016

The pending "sale" of the Wallaceburg Lakers is generating a lot of buzz among local hockey circles. Although details remain limited, discussion is rampant, with ... Read More

Thrashers Training Camp Opens This Weekend

Thrashers Training Camp Opens This Weekend

Jay Smith- March 30, 2016

The Wallaceburg Thrashers Sr. B Lacrosse team is ready for it's sophomore run! Training camp dates are set for the upcoming 2016 season. Sat. April ... Read More

Wallaceburg Lakers Sold?

Wallaceburg Lakers Sold?

Jay Smith- March 28, 2016

The Wallaceburg Lakers have accepted an offer to sell the Great Lakes Junior 'C' team. Lakers President Jim McCrea says the executive held a vote ... Read More

Madison Broad Swimming at Olympic Trials

Madison Broad Swimming at Olympic Trials

Jay Smith- March 28, 2016

Wallaceburg's Madison Broad can see the Olympics on the horizon. With that in mind, rest hasn't been a staple of the Wallaceburg swimmer's schedule the ... Read More

Wallaceburg Atom Tri County #2 League Champs – VIDEO

Wallaceburg Atom Tri County #2 League Champs – VIDEO

Jay Smith- March 28, 2016

The Wallaceburg Atom Tri-County #2 team recently capped off an undefeated season by defeating fellow Wallaceburg TC #1 in the league championship series. A special ... Read More

Run For Mental Health May 7th – FREE KIDS RUN added

Run For Mental Health May 7th – FREE KIDS RUN added

Jay Smith- March 23, 2016

The Mental Health Network will host our Fourth Annual 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health on Saturday May 7th at Kingston Park in Chatham. **NEW THIS YEAR** ... Read More

All Wallaceburg Final In Tri County Atom Division

All Wallaceburg Final In Tri County Atom Division

Jay Smith- March 22, 2016

It's an all Wallaceburg final in the Atom Division playoffs of the Kent Tri-County hockey league. The Wallaceburg Tri-County team #2 has rattled off a ... Read More