He's back in Canada, and ready to hit the ice again with the Niagara IceDogs.
Akil Thomas touched down in Toronto yesterday, one day after scoring Canada's golden goal at the World Junior Hockey Tournament.
He scored with only 3:58 left in the third period, leading to Canada's 4-3 win over Russia.
Fans cheered as he gave his Mom a big hug at Pearson International Airport.
Fort Erie Making Use of Sand Dunes
Artist creating beached whale near Crystal Beach, Roman Ber posting it to the Crystal Beach Facebook page
Long-Term Care Home Gets Official Open
The Minister of Long-Term Care was in Niagara on the Lake today with residents
$45,000+ in Drugs in St. Catharines House
A 36-year old charged
Niagara Earns Provincial Award
This one is for how EarlyON centres help families
Man Dies in Home Demolition
Police say this happened in Vineland
Driving Instructor Charged with Assault
Police say the suspect owns a driving school in Niagara, works at 4 others
Man Charged for Exposing Himself
Police say this happened in Beamsville on 2 separate occasions
Bears Leaving Marineland for US
The park says they're going to a place in Colorado