Veteran NHL goal judge Al Sampson celebrated in Louisdale

Photo by Adam Cooke Al Sampson found himself in unusual territory during a fundraising roast at St. Louis Parish Hall in Louisdale earlier this month. An NHL goal judge for over four decades, Sampson was given a 10-minute misconduct and forced to sit in this penalty box while individuals and business representatives made pledges towards worthy charities.

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Grant McDaniel

Sports reporter Grant McDaniel is a Port Hood native, who after graduating from StFX University, joined The Reporter in 2001.