Bulldogs football kicks off Saturday at the Dome; local stars skate to men's A gold

The 31st episode of the Echo Sportscast show puts the Spotlight on North Bay Bulldogs senior football and a stacked men's hockey team taking the A division gold last weekend.Our big interview is with Mason McGriskin, a local football product who recently finished a successful USports career at Bishop's University. McGriskin and his fellow football fanatics are gathering at the Canadore Dome on Saturday afternoon for a fun five-on-five tournament and skills contest before their first Bulldogs practice of the season. He's working out of Toronto this summer as the head coach, quarterback lead and strength coach of a high school football academy. And he's committed to quarterback the Bulldogs this summer, joining a host of former local high school players who have university experience.Also featured are upcoming sports events, recent achievements by club teams and two more community leaders ahead of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame Induction and Awards dinner.