Fort Frances' newest senior hockey club will play its first game this weekend.
The Thunderhawks, which are made up of former pro, college and junior players, are hosting the Thunder Bay Twins for a pair of games.
General Manager Dean Bruyere feels the team can be competitive.
Saturday the Thunderhawks will play in Fort Frances at 6:45 p.m. and again in Emo Sunday at 1 p.m.
Fort Frances Lakers are at home for a pair of games this weekend.
Friday they face the K & A Wolverines at the Ice for Kids Arena at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday the Lakers do battle against the Fort William North Stars beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon.
Fort Frances NorFab Flames peewee girls rep team faces off against the Fort Frances Firemen Peewee boys team on Sunday.
Game time at the 52 Canadian Arena is 6 p.m.