Two local athletes recently helped Team North America win silver at the Women’s Open 5X5 International Ball Hockey Tournament in Montreal. Article contentBecca King, who served as captain of the team, and Amy Coates were members of Team North America. Brantford’s Jocelyne Laroque, a member of Canada’s national women’s ice hockey team, is one of the coaches. Red Sox facing RoyalsThe Brantford Red Sox will face the Guelph Royals on Friday in Canadian Baseball League action. At the game, local Special Olympics Ontario athletes who are heading to Alberta for the 2026 Canada Summer Games will be honoured.