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How do you beat the Lightning? Ask their coach.
They’re 13-2. Unbeaten at home. But they are beatable. They have their flaws, and coach Doug Plumb knows it. He’s working tirelessly to address the team’s weaknesses — and have his troops ready to peak come playoff time.
Around the Perimeter: Tough road sched ahead
The Lightning didn’t set a record for wins to start a season, but they’re 3.5 games up on KW Titans in the standings. Those foes will face off Wednesday. That, plus accolades, new signings and more from our hoops columnist Jason Winders
The best is yet to come for Williams
Amir Williams, the Lightning’s premier big man, is an efficient scorer and top shot blocker. As his minutes continue to climb, he just may be the key to the team’s chances at a fifth NBLC title this season.
Around the Perimeter: Bench spark and balanced attack
Can the 9-0 Lightning set a new record? Sudbury and Windsor stand in their way, but a pair of wins this week would give them best start in league history.
Resilient Shiddo reflects on record-setting career
Omar Shiddo was stabbed in July 2020. Surgery required 31 staples. He was bedridden for a month. Then he returned to Western, finishing what he started — breaking the Mustangs’ all-time scoring record.
Around the Perimeter: The key to streak? Defense.
It’s Sudbury and Syracuse this week for the Lightning, who seek to extend their perfect 7-0 start. Shots still aren’t falling, but clamp-down defense, columnist Jason Winders says, has made the difference.
Around the Perimeter: Lightning 4-0 but still searching for offensive identity
It’s a busy three-game week — all at home — for the Lightning, who are still coming into their own. Columnist Jason Winders has all the latest news and notes.
Around the Perimeter: A ‘new normal’
All arena restrictions have been removed — just in time for the London Lightning home opener. In fact, they’ll play 5 games at the Bud in 9 days.
Around the Perimeter: Lightning nab win despite missing mark
A Family Day win was nice, but Coach Plumb says the Lightning have a lot to work on. Next up is rival Windsor on Saturday.
‘10 for 10’ as basketball returns
10 thoughts from columnist Jason Winders on the tipoff (finally) of the NBLC 10th anniversary season
With new perspective, Walsh focused on future
Evelyn Walsh, who narrowly — and controversially — missed a spot on Canada’s Olympic figure skating team, has since won an international medal and turned the page to a new chapter in her career.
A Wrestling Life
Alysha Morningstar – aka Leah Von Dutch, aka Leah Vaughan – may be done in the ring (after a career that included appearances on WWE), but she’s not finished with the sport just yet.