Building on strong season
AAA Sharks supplement core with key summer signings
The Battlefords AAA Sharks recently announced a series of signings for the fall of 2024, as the team will see 12 returnees from last year's roster, supplemented by the addition of two new forwards and five new blue liners to complement the core. Between the pipes, the Sharks will see both goaltenders from last season -...
May 16, 2024
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Bringing the heat
New regional softball team has sights set high in inaugural season
A new U17 regional softball team is making noise following their first-ever week of play. The Lakeland Blaze took to the field for the first time last weekend, playing in a tournament in Sherwood Park, Alta, where Lakeland's Head Coach Scott Reed said he was impressed with the performance since it was the first time th...
May 16, 2024
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Dutchy tribute
Porcupine Plain mourning the loss of native son Darren Dutchyshen
A community in northeast Saskatchewan is paying tribute to a legend in the sports broadcasting industry.Longtime TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. He was just 57 years old. Dutchyshen began his broadcasting career by attending Western Academy Broadcasting College (WABC) befor...
May 16, 2024
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WHL Champs
Warriors win first WHL title, complete sweep against Portland
It's jubilation in the Friendly City as the Moose Jaw Warriors are WHL champions for the first time ever.Brayden Schuurman, who scored the overtime winner in Game 3, once again proved to be the decider, scoring with just 5:53 remaining in the third period on Wednesday night."I don't know if it has fully sunk in ye...
May 16, 2024
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PERSERVERANCE, sportsmanship, and dedication
Former Minto Ingram named Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy winner
A goalie who played one season in Prince Albert is being honoured for his perseverance last season in the NHL.The league announced on Wednesday that Connor Ingram, who played with the Arizona Coyotes last season, is this year's winner of the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy.The award recognizes the player who "best ...
May 16, 2024
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Perfect 4 and 0
Coombs backstops young-gun Mustangs to earn first career playoff win
The Melfort Mustangs wrapped up the pool play of this year's Centennial Cup, picking up a 3-1 win over the host, Oakville Blades.Melfort deployed a very young and inexperienced lineup, as they were locked into their playoff position, no matter the result.Despite playing without their top six, in Ryan Duguay, Aidyn Hutc...
May 16, 2024
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Bandits Softball
U19 Bandits open season with gold in Alberta
The Battlefords Bandits U19 softball team is coming off a home run start to the 2024 season, with a gold medal win at their opening tournament of the year, in Irma, Alberta.Posting a perfect 4-0 record on their way to the tournament win, the Bandits topped teams from Unity, Stettler, Calgary, and Irma on their way to t...
May 15, 2024
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Volleyball recap
P.A. volleyball teams cap season on high note
The indoor volleyball season has ended and a couple of Prince Albert-based teams are highlighting their successes. First, the En Fuego U14 girl's team recently returned from a national event in B.C. where they finished 36th among 110 teams across Canada."I feel like the competition was extremely tight," said ...
May 15, 2024
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The mid season acquisition
The steady horse on the backend; Nolan Henderson Player Profile
The Melfort Mustangs are 2024 SJHL Champions, which means their nine 20-year-old players have gone out in style.While they have all turned their attention to the Centennial Cup, their final career SJHL game is one to remember.For Nolan Henderson, the way this season went was likely unexpected, as the longtime Weyburn R...
May 15, 2024
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Gymnastics
Prince Albert Aerials soar high at provincials
The Prince Albert Aerials gymnastics club was well represented at provincials.Over a dozen gymnasts made the trip to Saskatoon last weekend, and returned home with a number of medals. Among them was 11-year-old Lucia Tamayo who finished second in vault, second in uneven bars, and fourth overall for the CCP6 level.Meanw...
May 15, 2024
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