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In the right lane
Prince Albert bowlers qualify for nationals
Prince Albert will be represented at the Masters Nationals bowling tournament in June.The second of two provincial qualifying events was held this past weekend at Minto Bowl.The first round was held last November and over the course of the two weekends, the athletes played a total of 16 games.The person with the highes...
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Off to New Brunswick
Team Bryden wins Senior Men's Curling Provincials in Melfort
The 2024 Senior Men's Curling Provincials were held in Melfort over the weekend and one team came out as the Saskatchewan representatives.Team Bryden became the provincial champions after defeating Team Korte 8-4 in seven ends in the finals on Sunday afternoon, as they're now off to their second National Championship i...
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sjhl
Ice Wolves shut out of playoffs, ends season with awards banquet
With the regular season finished and without a spot in the playoffs, the Ice Wolves held its annual awards banquet Saturday at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. "It went very good," Head Coach Kevin Kaminski said about the event, noting there were about 160 attendees. "It was a packed crowd an...
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SJHL POTW
Nipawin Hawk, two Humboldt Broncos on SJHL POTW list
A Nipawin Hawk is among the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Players of the Week.Braeden Jockims is the Bourgault Forward of the Week with three goals and three assists in the Hawks final two games of the season, wins over Melville and La Ronge.Jockims had 25 points in just 28 games for the Hawks and turns 19 o...
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Hawks Honours
Hawks handout hardware at awards banquet
The Nipawin Hawks officially concluded their season with their annual awards banquet Saturday at the local Legion Hall.The team finished the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season with a record 22 wins, 29 regulation losses, and five losses in either overtime or a shootout and missed the postseason by four poi...
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GO FOXES GO
P.A. U18AA Foxes look to the future after season ends in North Division Finals
It was an exciting but tough weekend for the Prince Albert U18 AA Foxes in their quest to reach the provincial final. The Foxes had the best record in the North Division heading into the playoff semifinals against the number two-ranked Northwest Sharks. The women's hockey team won the first game last Tuesday at the Kin...
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Trojans season over
Tisdale Trojans season comes to an end after sweep
The Tisdale Trojans couldn't come back from a 2-0 series deficit this time.The Trojans' season came to an end Sunday night with a 6-3 loss in Saskatoon against the top-seeded Blazers.The Saskatoon victory completed the three-game sweep.Tisdale had the lone goal in the first period as Lucas Borne scored just 40 seconds ...
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growing concern
Local high school basketball player, coaches react to possible HOOPLA cancellation following regionals
With the Sask. High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) closing out their regional basketball tournaments across the province this past weekend, all eyes are now on next weekend as the HOOPLA Provincial Basketball tournaments are set to get underway, signifying the end of the season. However, the season could already ...
Mar 17, 2024
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Bittersweet
Hawks blowout Ice Wolves in season finale
The Nipawin Hawks won't be in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs, but the team ended their season with a 6-0 romp of La Ronge on home ice Friday.The victory capped a solid ending week that also included a 5-2 ousting of Melville on Tuesday. Captain Maguire Ratzlaff, the longest tenured Hawk and now g...
Mar 17, 2024
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Shootout Loss
Mustangs finish regular season with 80 points, facing Bruins in first round of playoffs
The Melfort Mustangs concluded their regular season on Saturday afternoon with a tilt against the La Ronge Ice Wolves.After officially clinching second place in the SJHL standings the previous Sunday, Melfort didn't have too much to play for in their final game.Despite that fact, along with dressing just 11 forwards on...
Mar 17, 2024
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SPHL Dynasty
Meota Combines complete three-peat, win fourth title in five seasons
For the third straight year - and fourth time in the last five seasons - the Meota Combines have staked their claim atop the senior hockey mountain, as Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) champions.Defeating the Glaslyn North Stars 8-4 in Game 4 of their all-local best-of-seven finals series to take a four-game s...
Mar 17, 2024
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Rolling into playoffs
North Stars top Klippers in regular season finale to win third straight
The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their regular season schedule Saturday, topping the rival Klippers, 3-2 in Kindersley, to extend their winning streak to three straight heading into the postseason. A scoreless game at the end of the first, and a 2-0 Klippers' advantage at the end of two, the North Stars' comeback...
Mar 17, 2024
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Third straight loss
Raiders struggles continue in loss to Wheat Kings
The Prince Albert Raiders dropped their third straight game on Saturday night, losing 3-2 to the to the Wheat Kings in Brandon at Westoba Place.The latest setback follows a road defeat in Regina on Friday and a home loss to Swift Current on Tuesday.On Saturday, the Raiders trailed 3-1 after 40 minutes before Aiden Oiri...
Mar 17, 2024
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Saturday night Spotlight
North Stars wrap regular season in final showdown with Klippers
Coming off a 5-3 win to open the weekend Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will wrap up their regular season schedule in Kindersley Saturday night, closing out their weekend home-and-home with the rival, Kindersley Klippers.The North Stars enter play second in the Nutrien Division and fourth overall in the Saskatchew...
Mar 16, 2024
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AP Night
Mustangs finishing regular season in La Ronge against Ice Wolves
The Melfort Mustangs travel to La Ronge on Saturday afternoon, as they're set to take on the Ice Wolves for the sixth and final time this year.The contest will mark the final day of the regular season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as playoffs are now less than a week away.Melfort will be playing with five af...
Mar 16, 2024
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5-3, the final
Sinclair nets pair in return to lineup, leads North Stars past Klippers
Brayden Sinclair made his much-anticipated return to the lineup Friday night, scoring a pair of goals in a three-point performance (two goals, one assist) to lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-3 victory over Kindersley, in their final home game of the regular season.Hitting the ground running in his first game-act...
Mar 16, 2024
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Setback in the Capital
Pats cruise to 5-2 win over Raiders
The Regina Pats played spoiler against Prince Albert on Friday night, taking away an important two points from the Raiders in a 5-2 decision at the Brandt Centre. The loss is the second in as many games for the Raiders and hinders their record as the team pushes for a playoff spot. With Lethbridge winning their game ov...
Mar 16, 2024
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Playoff Run Continues
AAA Sharks kick off semi-finals series with Regina
For the first time in franchise history, the Battlefords AAA Sharks are circling the waters on semi-final playoff action in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL).Coming off a big 2-0 series win in their first round best-of-three with the Swift Current Wildcats, the Sharks now draw the top-seeded Re...
Mar 16, 2024
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Play Ball
Second annual One-Day Baseball Camp running bases Mar. 16
Batter's up.The second annual One-Day Baseball Camp, hosted by the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, will be taking place Sat., Mar. 16 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the NorthWest Field House.Dean Dimmick, a volunteer coach said last year was a success and brought out children as young as four and adults in their ...
Mar 16, 2024
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Series 3-0 Meota
Combines, North Stars tangle for pivotal Game 4 of SPHL Finals
It's a big weekend ahead in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the senior hockey championship series is on the brink heading into a massive Game 4 Friday. In the first of what could be two games this weekend between the Meota Combines and Glaslyn North Stars, it is the Combines who carry a 3-0 ser...
Mar 15, 2024
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Provincials on the line
Local teams set to launch at 5A High School Basketball Regional tournaments
High school basketball teams are gearing up for an important weekend as regionals are set to take place in schools across the province. Regionals are a one-and-done tournament style, meaning just one loss is all it takes to lose the chance to play HOOPLA Provincial Championships. The top three teams from this year's re...
Mar 15, 2024
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Final Home-and-home
North Stars host Klippers for final home game of regular season
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to kick off their final weekend of the regular season, opening a home-and-home with the division rival Kindersley Klippers. The North Stars enter play just a point out of top spot in the Nutrien Division and third overall in ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Investing in the Future
Thunder looking to become younger, run like Junior A program after disappointing season
It's safe to say the Carrot River Outback Thunder didn't have their best season this year, as they were the lone team of 11 in the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) to not make the playoffs.While the club isn't satisfied with the results or that standard, they believe in their future and are investing in just that.&q...
Mar 15, 2024
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The Next Wave
North Stars announce signings for 2024-25 season
The Battlefords North Stars recently announced their first wave of player signings for the 2024-25 hockey season, which included a pair of recent draft picks, and a local Battlefords standout.Among the players recently signed to the team are forwards Devante Pratt, Bryce Boughen, and Ryder Boddez; and defenceman, Owen ...
Mar 15, 2024
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A new chapter
Mintos entering new era as coaching staff steps down
Major changes are coming to the Prince Albert Mintos organization this off-season as it was revealed that this year was the last for the club's three coaches, including longtime Head Coach Tim Leonard and assistant coaches Bryan Swystun and Dane Byers. The news comes less than a week after the Mintos were eliminated in...
Mar 15, 2024
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CONCORDIA DEFEATS HOSTS
Huskies slide to consolation side after loss to Concordia
The top-seeded Concordia Stingers defeated the U of S Huskies 4-0 in the second quarter-final of the 2024 GFL USPORTS women's hockey championships, presented by Connect Energy, on Thursday night at Merlis Belsher Place. Concordia opened the scoring on an Emmy Fecteau shot that hit a stick and fluttered over goaltender ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Let the competition begin
Senior Men's Curling Provincials underway in Melfort
Saskatchewan's best men's senior curlers have all descended on Melfort to compete in this weekend's provincial championships.The first draw began at 4 p.m. on Thursday, as two pools of six will each play five round-robin games, en route to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, late Saturday and all day Sunday.&qu...
Mar 14, 2024
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Building Blocks
Hawks sign Alberta product to Letter of Intent
As the Nipawin Hawks season winds down the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team is continuing their preparation for next year.The team announced on Thursday that they have signed 2006-born forward Ty Van Brabant to a Letter of Intent for next season. The Sturgeon County, Alta. product has suited up for the For...
Mar 14, 2024
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