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Peter Robinson

Peter Robinson

Barrie's Peter Robinson is a sports columnist for BarrieToday. He is the author of Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto, his take on living with the disease of being a Leafs fan. He got his start as a sports reporter covering the Barrie Colts in the late 1990s and still thinks it was his most stressful job to date. He's since held various roles for SCOREGolf, NHL Yearbook, Toronto Star Golf Guide, and Prospects Hockey. Peter recently started producing documentaries and will now also be chronicling Barrie's sports scene through his eyes as he sees it

Recent Work by Peter

Crawford won't let adversity keep him down as he makes jump to OHL

Crawford won't let adversity keep him down as he makes jump to OHL

'He’s only 16, but there are times he plays like he’s 19,' Owen Sound coach Darren Rumble says of Barrie product, former York-Simcoe Express player Jake Crawford
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COLUMN: One of area's best athletes, Corby Adams mourned

COLUMN: One of area's best athletes, Corby Adams mourned

Adams, who died Saturday at age 82, was as adept on the baseball diamond as he was on the ice, and later in real estate as well, writes sports columnist
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PLAYING FIELD: Colts already showing playoff potential

PLAYING FIELD: Colts already showing playoff potential

Barrie team has 'potential to earn a top-four conference berth and home-game advantage in the post-season,' says sports columnist
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PLAYING FIELD: Pack your patience for Toronto events

PLAYING FIELD: Pack your patience for Toronto events

With traffic gridlock at its all-time worst in the Big Smoke, travelling from Barrie to Toronto not for the faint of heart
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PLAYING FIELD: The Boys are back in town

PLAYING FIELD: The Boys are back in town

Today's Boys Invitational at Barrie Country Club will feature dozens of elite amateur golfers
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PLAYING FIELD: No time for Rovers' Beckford to kick back

PLAYING FIELD: No time for Rovers' Beckford to kick back

One week after coaching Rovers FC to Ontario League1 title, former Manchester City player taking part in youth soccer camps stateside
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PLAYING FIELD: Expectations growing this year for Beaudoin

PLAYING FIELD: Expectations growing this year for Beaudoin

Heading into his NHL draft year, big centre hopes to make strides this season with Colts; 'It’s my dream to be there (at the draft) with my family, to pull on a jersey'
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COLUMN: What lies ahead for National Pines?

COLUMN: What lies ahead for National Pines?

ClubLink, which operates the Innisfil course, is nearing the end of its long-term lease and has not indicated whether it plans to renew it, says sports columnist
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PLAYING FIELD: Plenty of local talent to watch at NHL Draft

PLAYING FIELD: Plenty of local talent to watch at NHL Draft

NHL Entry Draft starts tonight in Nashville; Colby Barlow will become highest-picked local player since Barrie products Mike Gartner (4th in 1979) and Shayne Corson (8th in 1984)
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PLAYING FIELD: NHL Draft has changed a lot, just ask Garry Monahan

PLAYING FIELD: NHL Draft has changed a lot, just ask Garry Monahan

Barrie-born and Toronto-raised, Monahan was the first player ever selected through the draft ... 60 years ago
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