Friday, November 6, 2026
The Hamilton Independent
Friday, November 6, 2026

Rod Mawhood

Columnist

Rod Mawhood is a lifelong Niagara native who has had the pleasure of working in all three mediums - Radio, Print and TV - for over 20 years. His first announcing gig was with the then St. Catharines Stompers. Since then he's worked in radio and TV in Toronto, and currently is the announcer for the Niagara IceDogs and Niagara River Lions.

Rod also covers the Buffalo Bills for FOX Sports and the Buffalo Sabres for NBC Sports.

Sports

Remembering Bob Cole

Legendary play-by-play announcer was voice of Hockey Night in Canada for 50 years. Photo Credit: NHL/X.  Today’s sports piece in The Niagara Independent wasn't…

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Brock graduate makes PWHL debut

Despite the gold medals and representing Canada, Bach calls making her PWHL debut the highlight of her career thus far. Pictured: Victoria Bach. Photo…

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NHL training camps underway

Maple Leafs and Sabres began on-ice practicing Thursday. Photo credit: Facebook/Buffalo Sabres   Physicals Wednesday, on-ice practicing Thursday. NHL training camps are officially underway. …

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Sports betting just getting bigger

Online sports gambling in Ontario has exploded since single-event betting was legalized in the province last spring. Photo credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis   Okay…

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