Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Aug 31st edition

                                      
                   Joined this week in the first edition of 2018/19 by Swan Valley Stampeders Head Coach/GM Taurean White. He chats about the off=season and this weekends training camp.

World Junior A Challenge to feature new 5-team format in 2018

BONNYVILLE, Alta. – The World Junior A Challenge – a showcase of Canadian and international Junior A talent - will feature a new look for 2018 when Bonnyville, Alta., welcomes five teams to the R.J. Lalonde Arena this year, now scheduled for Dec. 9-16.


The 2018 World Junior A Challenge represents a partnership between Hockey Canada, the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), Hockey Alberta, NHL Central Scouting, and the local host committee. Unlike previous years, two Canadian teams – Team Canada East and Team Canada West – will compete against three international entries, down from the four international teams that traditionally participate. The Czech Republic, Russia, and the United States will round out the competition at this year’s event.


To accommodate the new five-team format, event dates have been adjusted and the full schedule has been announced. The tournament will begin with two rivalry match-ups on Sunday, Dec. 9, with Team Canada East taking on Russia at 2 p.m. MT, followed by Team Canada West facing off against the United States in a rematch of the 2017 gold medal game at 7 p.m. MT. The Czech Republic will make its 2018 World Junior A Challenge debut the following day, when it meets Russia at 2 p.m. MT. Teams will wrap up preliminary-round play on Friday, Dec. 14 before four teams advance to the semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 15, with games slated for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. MT. The 2018 WJAC will conclude with bronze- and gold-medal games being played on Sunday, Dec. 16, with times to be determined.


“The new five-team format provides teams the opportunity to play one game against each entry at the 2018 World Junior A Challenge, and gives fans the opportunity to watch 14 games of exciting hockey between some of the world’s top hockey nations,” said Dean McIntosh, Hockey Canada’s vice-president of events and properties. “Unlike in previous years, fans are guaranteed to see Canada East and Canada West match-up against each other and both Canadian teams take on their biggest rivals in Russia and the United States. We’re excited for fans to experience the entertainment value of the new schedule and the level of competition that will be on display at this year’s World Junior A Challenge.”


A slate of pre-tournament games will be featured before the 2018 World Junior A Challenge on Friday, Dec. 7, including a match-up between Russia and Team Canada West at the New Horizons Centre in Frog Lake, Alta. The game, which will be played at 5 p.m. MT, marks the first time a World Junior A Challenge pre-tournament game will be hosted in a First Nations community. Cold Lake, Alta., will also host a pre-tournament game, welcoming Team Canada East and the United States at the Energy Centre at 7 p.m. MT. Pre-tournament action will wrap up with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League squaring off against the Czech Republic at the R.J. Lalonde Arena, also at 7 p.m. MT.


“We’re pleased to once again bring this great event to our town for 2018, and to work with the surrounding communities of Cold Lake and Frog Lake to provide local hockey fans with two great exhibition games before the tournament starts in Bonnyville,” said Robb Hunter, co-chair of the local host committee. “We’re excited for the opportunity to host the 2018 World Junior A Challenge after the success of the event in 2016, and to give our fans the opportunity to watch our very own Bonnyville Pontiacs take on the Czech Republic.”


A limited number of full-event ticket packages are still available at the early-bird price of $199 plus fees at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets. Bonnyville Pontiacs season-ticket holders can also take advantage of special pricing by purchasing a full-event package for $149 plus fees. Both early-bird and season-ticket holder prices are available until the Pontiacs play their home opener on Friday, Sept. 21, with full-event ticket prices increasing to $225 plus fees beginning Sept. 22. Single-game tickets for the 2018 World Junior A Challenge, including tickets to the pre-tournament games, will be released closer to the event.


Since the event’s inception in 2006, more than 230 NHL draft picks have played in the tournament, including 36 first-round selections. Of the 12 gold-medal games at the World Junior A Challenge, 10 have featured at least one Canadian team. Team Canada West has captured gold five times (2006, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2017), silver three times (2008, 2009, 2012), and bronze once (2013). Team Canada East has won a medal six times, taking home silver five times (2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2016) and bronze once (2008).


For more information on the 2018 World Junior A Challenge, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media Facebook or Twitter.

(Hockey Canada Release)

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show - August 27th edition

                

                                       

In this first edition of 2018/19 of the "Future Ford" Melville Millionaires Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Devin Windle chats off season and preview this weekend's training camp

Portage La Prairie set to host 2020 National Junior A Hockey Championships

National Junior A Championship of Canada will once again be returning to Manitoba for the 50th anniversary of the event.

The Championship, previously known as the RBC Cup will take place in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba from May 9-17, 2020 from Stride Place.

The Terriers have hosted the event twice previously and won both of them including  just recently in 2015.

Waywayseecappo Wolverines Coaches Show - Aug 28th edition

The first edition of 2018/19 of the "Wayway Gaming Center" Waywayseecappo Wolverines Coaches Show with Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett. 

Harnett chats the off-season changes and details/expectations of this weekends Wolverine Training Camp.

Stamps hire Wiens as Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for 2018/19 MJHL season

The Swan Valley Stampeders are excited to announce the hiring of Kate Wiens as the Athletic Therapy Certification Candidate/Equipment Manager for the 2018/2019 Season.



Wiens, who hails from Glenlea, Manitoba has worked with the Eastman Selects AAA organization from 2015-2018. Wiens has recently graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology-Athletic Therapy in June. She also attended clinical placement at Eastman Therapy in Steinbach for the past two years. Wiens has also been apart of the training staff at the 2017 and 2018 MJHL prospect development camps.


Wiens is very qualified and her experience in the field will be very valuable to the team,” said Head Coach and General Manager Taurean White. “We want to welcome Kate to the Swan River Valley and look forward to her contributions to the Stampeder Organization.”



With the hiring of Kate Wiens the Swan Valley Stampeders are now fully staffed and are shifting their focus to the upcoming season.

(Stamps Press Release)

Team Sask captures 15U Silver Medal in Local Baseball Canada National Championship Recap

15U Championships in Oshawa, Ontario

Jake Heaton's walk-off single in the bottom of the 8th inning led Team Ontario to a 3-2 win over Team Saskatchewan in the Gold Medal game of the Baseball Canada 15U National Championships in Oshawa, Ontario.

Goodeve's Ryan Rathgeber and Kipling's Kaiden Lyons were members of Team Saskatchewan while Melville born Brett Walchuk & Chris Sastaunik were a part of the Saskatchewan coaching staff.

Meanwhile for Virden's Braeden Lewis and Team Manitoba, they dropped the 9th place game 8-6 to Alberta.


13U Championships in Woodstock, Ontario
Melville's Nathan Houston finished in 6th place overall after a 9-5 loss to Quebec Blue in the 5th place game.

Meanwhile, Team Manitoba and the host Woodstock are currently playing the 9th place game this morning.

Russell MB's Aiden Ziprick and Elkhorn's Foxx McColl are members of Team Manitoba.


16U Girls Championships in Bedford, Nova Scotia
Team Manitoba which featured Strathclair's Amber Baker, they won the 7th place game by defeating Quebec #2 13-5 while Lemberg's Brooklyn Lowenberger and Team Saskatchewan won the 9th place game, 16-1 over Nova Scotia #2.

Stampeders/Wolverines swing a deal

The Swan Valley Stampeders have acquired 19 year old D John Jebamani from the Waywayseecappo Wolverines for future considerations.

The Winnipeg product split last season between the Wolverines and Dauphin Kings compiling 2 goals, 6 assists for 8 points in 49 games.

Aug 24th Local Sports Schedule

Baseball Canada
**13U Championships in Woodstock, Ontario**8AM Mb time- Manitoba vs. Ontario
2:30PM MB time- Manitoba vs. Quebec Grey
(Russell's Aiden Ziprick & Elkhorn's Foxx McColl are members of Team Manitoba)
4PM SK time- Saskatchewan vs. Woodstock
(Melville's Nathan Houston is a member of Team Sask)

Results at http://old.baseball.ca/13u/index_eng.cfm?content=schedule

**15U Championships in Oshawa, Ontario**6:30AM SK time- Saskatchewan vs.Alberta
12:30PM SK time- Saskatchewan vs. Nova Scotia

**(Goodeve's Ryan Rathgeber and Kipling's Kaiden Lyons are members of Team Saskatchewan while Melville born Brett Walchuk & Chris Sastaunik are a part of the coaching staff)

7:30AM MB time- Manitoba vs. Newfoundland
4:30PM Mb time- Manitoba vs. Alberta

**(Braden Lewis of Virden is a part of Team Manitoba)

Results at http://old.baseball.ca/15uboys/index_eng.cfm?content=schedule

**16U Girls Championship in Bedford, Nova Scotia**
10AM MB time- Manitoba vs. Ontario
**(Strathclair's Amber Baker is a member of Team Manitoba)
3:30PM SK time- Saskatchewan vs. BC
**(Team Sask features Lemberg's Brooklyn Lowenberger)

Results at http://old.baseball.ca/16ugirls/index_eng.cfm?content=schedule

**Senior Men's National Championships**
2PM MB time- Manitoba vs. Nova Scotia

Results at http://old.baseball.ca/seniormen/index_eng.cfm?content=schedule

CFL Football (1)Toronto Argonauts @ Montreal Alouettes 5:30PM SK time

Deer Park Golf Report - Aug 23rd edition

               This weeks "Deer Park Golf Course Report" with Director of Golf Al Sauser

Kreklewich; Eisler among U of R Cougars Men's Hockey 2018/19 Recruiting Class

The University of Regina Cougars Men's Hockey team have announced their recruiting class ahead of the 2018/19 season.

The class included Melville product Tyler Kreklewich and graduated Melville Millionaires' captain Clayton Eisler.

Kreklewich, who began his Junior career with his hometown Millionaires wrapped up his Junior career with the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons where he had 15 goals, 33 assists for 48 points in 59 games.

Eisler who hails from Edmonton, just recently wrapped up his 3 year Jr. career with the Mils this past season where he led the SJHL in goals by a defenceman with 20. He also added 25 assists for a total of 45 points in 58 games.

Barry Trotz and the Stanley Cup will be in Dauphin on Wednesday

(from sportingnews.com)

It's going to be an outstanding day in Dauphin, Manitoba today (Wed) as Barry Trotz and the Stanley Cup will be in the city to celebrate the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup championship this past spring.

The day will kick off with a parade which will go from 12:30PM to 1PM MB time starting at Henderson Elementary School and ending at Credit Union Place and then there will be pictures with Barry Trotz and the Stanley Cup from 1PM to 5PM MB time at Credit Union Place that will cost just $2.

There will also be a hot dog sale, where you can buy a hot dog, chips and a drink for $5.  A raffle table and 50/50 tickets will be on site, as well.

The day will cap off with a Meet & Greet with Barry and the Cup at the Lion's Den.

The cost for this will be $1000, which includes entry for two. Food, drinks, and a silent auction items will also be there.  Only 40 pairs of tickets are available for the Meet & Greet.  To reserve your spot today, call Whitney at 204-572-6140.

Also Barry Trotz will match donations up to $75,000 that are raised from the day, with the money going back into the community of Dauphin.

Former Terriers Athletic Therapist Hollinger joins WHL's Calgary Hitmen

The Calgary Hitmen today announced Nathan Hollinger as the team’s new Athletic Therapist.

The Grenfell product joins the Hitmen after spending last year as both Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) in Penticton, BC.  He previously worked as the Head Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager with the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (2015-2017) and as a Student Athletic Therapist with the Regina Pats (2014-15).

A graduate of the Kinesiology program at the University of Regina in 2015, Hollinger also received his Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Calgary’s Mount Royal University in 2014.

“Nathan comes highly recommended to our organization and we are excited to have him join the Hitmen,” said Hitmen General Manager Jeff Chynoweth.  “It is an important position and his past hockey experience makes for a good fit.”

Hollinger will replace Kyle Vouriot who is set to join the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose later this month as Assistant Athletic Therapist & Assistant Strength and Conditioning Trainer.

(Hitmen Press Release)

Yorkton Terriers (SJHL) add 20 year old F Jared Legien

(Photo from Yorkton Terriers)

The Yorkton Terriers are pleased to announce the commitment of 20 year old F Jared Legien for the 2018/19 season.

"He's gonna add a nice offensive punch to our line-up and will add some 20 year old experience, he just had a great run in the Memorial Cup with the Regina Pats and he's gonna just bring some top notch experience," said Terriers Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr.

This will be his 2nd stint the Terriers after spending his 18 year old year as Terriers where had 30 goals and 56 points and Legien says he's excited to be back

"I'm really excited, I played here when I was 18 and I had a really good time there and I love the fans so I'm really pumped."

Legien, who hails from Pilot Butte spent last season split between the Victoria Royals and the Memorial Cup runner-ups Regina Pats and compiled 23 goals, 27 assists for 50 points in 61 games during the 2017/18 campaign.

Yorkton Rawtec Maulers get set to kick-off Training Camp today!

                                      

Training Camp will be held this weekend at the Farrell Agencies Arean for the Saskatchewan Midget AAA's Yorkton Rawtec Maulers

Mauler Head Kevin Rawlick adds he expects a pretty competitive camp.

"It's gonna be high, high pace. Our identity we want to establish is quick, fast, very physical and of course very disciplined. We want to find the kids that have the right character", Rawlick said in a phone interview this morning.

The camp will kick off today with registration at 2PM and fitness testing starting at 4:15 and then will go all weekend with on-ice sessions and wrap up with an Intra-Squad games on Sunday at 11AM and 1:30PM.

Rawlick says they got also something special during the final game to feature a couple alumni.

"We are going to induct Kaedan Korczak and Nolan Maier into our wall of fame, that features some of the NHL and Junior players from the past, and we felt with their recent success with Hockey Canada winning a World Championship that they deserve the honour."

For more information on the camp Click Here


Full chat with Maulers Head Coach/GM Kevin Rawlick

Deer Park Golf Report - Aug 16th edition

               This weeks "Deer Park Golf Course Report" with Director of Golf Al Sauser

Yorkton Terriers sign local product Bulych ahead of 2018/19 season

(From Terriers twitter @SJHLTerriers)

The Yorkton Terriers announce the signing of another local product ahead of the 2018/19 SJHL season.

The team announced that former Yorkton Rawtec Mauler captain and 17 year old Aiden Bulych will join the club.

The Yorkton product had 13 goals, 21 assists for 34 points in 42 SMAAAHL games this past season.

Bulych also was an affiliated player with the Terriers for 7 games in 2017/18, scoring 2 goals and adding 1 assist.

Melville Millionaires (SJHL) add Trio of Locals for 2018/19 Season

The Melville Millionaires have added a trio of local talent for the 2018-2019 season.  Joining the team are defenceman Tyler Pryhitka and forwards Jaxon Tait and Luke Nkwama.

Pryhitka from Melville spent last season with the Regina Pat C's and captured a Mac's Midget Tournament championship.  He has appeared in 6 games with the Mils in that past.  Tyler brings a physical edge along with a heavy shot.

Tait from Melville spent last season with the Prince Albert Mintos registering 26 points in 46 games.  He is known to be a tough to play against power forward.

Nkwama currently resides in Outlook, SK but grew up playing his minor hockey in Melville.  Nkwama is a speedy and gritty forward who put up 27 points in 43 games with the Prince Albert Mintos last season.

Welcome to the Mils Tyler, Jaxon and Luke!

(Mils Press Release)

NHL and NHLPA to host Humboldt Hockey Day on Friday, August 24th

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) are coming to Humboldt to host Humboldt Hockey Day on Friday, August 24 to celebrate the strength and resilience of the Humboldt Broncos community – a community that has worked so hard to support each other following the April 6 tragedy. 

During the 2017-18 Stanley Cup playoffs, Washington Capitals forward and Saskatoon native, Chandler Stephenson announced his intention to bring the Stanley Cup to Humboldt if the Capitals won. Adhering to his promise, Stanley Cup champion Stephenson will be on hand to meet and interact with the Humboldt community members who attend the Humboldt Hockey Day event. 


In addition to the Stanley Cup, there will be a Hockey Hall of Fame display, interactive games, and a Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame exhibit trailer for people to tour. There also will be two pick-up street hockey rinks located in the curling rink where local kids will have the opportunity to play shinny with both current and former NHL players. Kids are asked to bring their hockey sticks with them.

The Broncos will have Humboldt Strong merchandise for sale, with proceeds going to the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation.

The main concession will be open throughout the event and local restaurants will also be serving food and drink outside the Elgar Petersen Uniplex.

As the Humboldt Broncos prepare to launch into a new season, the NHLPA and NHL, along with its players and member clubs, wish to show their support to the organization, the community and the incoming team as they embark on a new hockey season.  


Date:               Friday, August 24, 2018        
Time:               12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Stanley Cup); 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (interactives/street hockey)
Where:            Elgar Petersen Uniplex
                        Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Who:                General public are invited to attend
Bring:               Kids are encouraged to bring their hockey sticks, if they wish to participate in the street hockey games.


(SJHL Press release)

2018/19 Yorkton Terriers Season Launch Meet & Greet set for this Friday!

2018/19 MJHL Preseason Schedule released

Preseason action in the MJHL kicks off Monday, September 3 with Swan Valley Stampeders taking on Dauphin Kings while the Wayway Wolverines kick off their preseason on Wednesday September 5th in Ochapowace when they take on the Virden Oil Capitals.

The preseason season wraps up on September 18.

The regular season kicks off Friday, September 21. Defending MJHL champions Steinbach Pistons will open their regular season on Friday at home against Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

“The pre-season is an exciting time for players trying to make an impression on their respective coaches,” MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis said today. “The pre-season is the first step into junior A hockey.

“Teams are carefully evaluating their talent, both long-term prospects and those players who could potentially be in the line-up for opening night. Preseason is also a good opportunity for fans to see the stars of the future.”

The complete preseason schedule can be viewed on the MJHL website.

(MJHL Press Release)

Whitewood's Topinka named Kings Asst. Coach

                 

The Dauphin Kings have named Mitch Topinka as their assistant coach for the upcoming 2018-19 season.


Topinka spent last season with the OCN Blizzard and has been looking to increase his roll as an assistant coach.

"I'm really excited to join an organization that's been around for 50 plus years, get a chance to work with Doug again and bring a winning culture back to Dauphin" says Topinka.

The Whitewood, Saskatchewan product's hockey career saw him play Junior B in Saskatchewan. He then became a scout with the Blizzard while he coached Junior B in Regina, helping his team to a provincial title and a third place finish at the Keystone Cup (Western Canada).

Topinka has worked with Kings Head Coach & GM Doug Hedley a number of times in the past, including as a Stick Boy with the SJHL's Nipawin Hawks in the early 2000s.

"I've known Doug for years. He's a very technical type of coach and expects everything out of his players. He's a crest type guy, play for the crest on the front and not the name on the back, and that's the way I am too" says Topinka.

"I just think Mitch is in a situation where he wants to get better and learn. Last year working with me in OCN he was the third guy but stepped in when we needed him to and did a very good job. He's learning the video and the technical part of the game. The biggest thing is his energy level and just the fact that he's at the arena all the time, loves the game and wants to be around the guys" says Kings Head Coach & GM Doug Hedley.

Kings Camp happens September long weekend with the Annual JoFo Cup Intrasquad game going down on Sunday September 2nd at 2:00pm inside Credit Union Place.

(from dauphinkings.com)

Local Weekend Sports Recap

Maier, Korczak & Team Canada win 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold
                  
                      From Hockey Canada
Sasha Mutala and Alexis Lafreniere each had a pair of goals as Canada defeated Sweden 6-2 in the final of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday night.

Kirby Dach and Josh Williams also scored for Canada, which has now won the tournament 10 of the last 11 years, and has earned gold 22 times in the event’s 28-year history.

Yorkton products G Nolan Maier (Saskatoon Blades) & D Kaedan Korczak (Kelowna Rockets) were members of the Canadian team


Nolan talks about the Gold Medal win, and about this years season with Saskatoon (WHL)



Kaedan talks about the win and previews the upcoming year with Kelowna




Melville, Neepawa & Waywayseecappo swing trades

 
The Melville Millionaires, Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Neepawa Natives have come together on a 3 way trade that was announced on Sunday.

The first trade saw the Wolverines have acquire 19 year old forward Ryan Heino (pictured above right), D prospect Tyson Fincaryk (02) , and a 2019 6th round draft pick from the Neepawa Natives, in exchange for 20-year-old forward and Moosomin product Drayson Skulmoski, and F prospect Kurtis Luke (00).

Fincaryk, a product of Winnipeg had 3 points in 22 games this past year with the Winnipeg Midget AAA Bruins.

Skulmoski had 9 goals, 13 assists for 22 points in 48 games split with Wayway/Virden last season while Luke had 67 points in 44 games with the Parkland Midget AAA Rangers.

Then the 2nd trade saw the Wolverines trade Heino to the SJHL's Melville Millionaires in exchange for 20 year old F Issac Embree (pictured above left)

Heino, who will join older brother Dayton on the Moneymen had 7 goals, 20 assists for 27 points in 51 games with Neepawa last season.

Embree (Ladner BC) joined the Mils in a mid-season trade from the Estevan Bruins and contributed 15 goals, 26 assists for 41 points in 48 games split between the Bruins and Mils.


Wayway Wolverines Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett chats about the trades and the busy offseason.



Mils Head coach/GM Devin Windle chats about trade and about this Thursday's Mils Early Bird Season Ticket Blitz at Future Ford

Thursday's Local Sports Recap

Yorkton's Johnson wraps up Canadian Men's Golf Amateur

Yorkton's Kade Johnson wrapped up his 2018 Canadian Men's Amateur Golf Championships on Thursday.

Johnson finished off with a 5 over par 76 in his final round to finish with a overall score of +3 which was good for a tie for 56th place.

Forest, Virginia's Zach Bauchou managed to fend off Philip Knowles of Jacksonville, Florida to become the first back-to-back winner since Mackenzie Hughes in 2011 and 2012.

Bauchou led the tournament from day one, finishing at 18-under to beat Knowles by three shots.



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Thursday's Local Sports Scores

Baseball Canada U21 Women's Championships in Stonewall, Manitoba

Manitoba 1  Ontario 13
(Strathclair's Amber Baker is a member of Team Manitoba)
Saskatchewan 0 vs. Nova Scotia 15
(Melville product Lexi Fenske is with Team Saskatchewan)
Saskatchewan 2 vs. Manitoba 15

Results/Schedule at http://old.baseball.ca/21uwomen/index_eng.cfm?content=schedule

2018 NAFA Fastpitch World Series in Fargo, North Dakota
**A-Major division**

Balcarres ECL Bronx 1 vs. Boise Riverdogs 8

Scores/Schedule at: https://softball.exposureevents.com/112636/2018-nafa-world-series/divisions/schedulepoolsbrackets/273738

Western Major Baseball League Playoffs (2)
East Division Final

Weyburn Beavers 4 @ Regina Red Sox 10
( Best of 5 series, Tied 2-2 )

West Division Finals

Medicine Hat Mavericks 2 @ Edmonton Prospects 3
(Best of 5 series, Tied 2-2 )

CFL Football (1)

Edmonton Eskimos 23 @ BC Lions 31

Deer Park Golf Report - Aug 9th edition

               This weeks "Deer Park Golf Course Report" with Director of Golf Al Sauser

Winkler Flyers (MJHL) shuffle Hockey Operations Staff

The Winkler Flyers Hockey Club is pleased to announce changes to their hockey operations staff for the 2018-19 season.

Ken Pearson, who has served as General Manager and Head Coach for the last seven seasons, is relinquishing his head coaching duties, allowing Steve Mullin to take over behind the bench. Pearson will continue to serve as General Manager. Previously, Mullin served as Assistant Coach.

“We are really excited about this transition in our organization,” said Flyers President Nathan Elias. “Steve is an excellent coach and will do a great job in continuing what we have built over the previous seasons.”

Pearson has accumulated a regular season record of 519-295-62-14 over 16 seasons in the MJHL.

“This transition is something we have talked about for some time,” said Pearson. “Steve and I think the game the same way and as we move into a different stage as a team, this move makes a lot of sense.”

Mullin has been with the Flyers through all of the success over the last six years. This will be his first head coaching job in the MJHL.

“It is an honour to take on this new position,” said Mullin. “We have a great program here in Winkler and I look forward to continuing to build a winner on and off the ice.”

Mullin played two years in the MJHL with Winkler from 2000 to 2002, appearing in two Turnbull Cup Championships with the Flyers. He went on to play four seasons at the University of Maine, and then played one season in the ECHL with the Texas Wildcatters. Mullin’s head coaching experience includes a Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League Championship season with the Pembina Valley Hawks in 2010.

Assistant coaches will be named at a later date.

A formal media conference will take place in the Winkler Flyers dressing room at the Winkler Recreation Complex (600 Park Street) on Monday, August 13^th at 11am.

(Flyers Press Release)

Wednesday's Local Sports Recap

Canada wraps up perfect round-robin at 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton

Josh Williams and Alexis Lafreniere each had a goal and an assist as Canada defeated Sweden 4-3 to close out the round robin portion of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup under-18 hockey tournament on Wednesday.

Matthew Robertson and Kirby Dach also scored for Canada while Canadian goaltender and Yorkton product Nolan Maier made 18 saves to get the win.

Lucas Raymond, Alexander Holtz and Elmer Soderblom responded for Sweden.

Canada,  who also includes Yorkton's Kaedan Korczak finished first in its pool with a record of 3-0, while Sweden was 2-1.

The Canadians will face the United States in Friday's semifinals, while Sweden will be up against Russia.


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Solid third round boosts Yorkton's Johnson up standings at Canadian Men's Amateur


American Zach Bauchou fought the heat with a 4-under-par 67 in Wednesday's third round of the 114th Canadian Men's Amateur Golf Championship to hold a two-stroke lead at Duncan Meadows.

The 22-year-old Forest, Va., product sits at 13-under par for the tournament and has held the lead through the first three rounds

Kade Johnson (Yorkton)
Rd. 3 Score: 4-under 67
Overall Score: 2-under par
Placing: T20

Team Canada improves to 2-0 at 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Canada's under-18 team is off to a 2-and-0 start at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton.


Team Canada which includes Yorkton products Nolan Maier and Kaedan Korczak, followed up their 10-0 win over Switzerland by beating Slovakia 4-2 last night (Tues).


Canada has won nine of the past 10 competitions, when it was known as the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.


They will look for their 3rd straight win on Wednesday when they battle Sweden

Monday Local Sports Recap

Langenburg Legends capture 2018 Southeast Senior Baseball League title

  
(Back Row L-R: Coach Trevor Wallin, Tyler Hartung, Alex VanDenameele, Noah Kaminski, Lance Petracek, Jordan Auger, Fely Rodriguez, Tyrel Thorpe, Kelly Cook, coach Chris Schultz, Coach Rae Carlson

Front Row L-R: Jake McDonell, Nick Carlson, Matt Poier, Dane Kobylko, Ross Petz, Dylan Bobowski, Evan Markham)
*(from SESBL.ca)

The Langenburg Legends dethroned the three time defending SESBL Champion Yorkton Yankees by winning back to back games in a double-header on Monday by scores of 5-0 and 8-0 to win the best of 5 series, 3 games to 1

Kelly Cook allowed just 9 hits, while throwing 14 shutout innings for the Legends on the mound.

It was the first league title for Langenburg in 16 years.

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Maier; Korczak and Team Canada kick Hlinka Gretzky Cup with big win over the Swiss

Peyton Krebs scored twice and added an assist, Matthew Robertson and Ryan Suzukihad a goal and two helpers apiece, and Canada got goals from nine different players in a 10-0 win over Switzerland to open its schedule at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Monday night.

Yorkton’s Nolan Maier was solid in the Canadian goal, making 15 saves to record the shutout, while fellow Yorkton product Kaedan Korczak is also a member of Team Canada whose next game is tonight (Tues) at 7PM vs. Slovakia.

2018/19 Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey on GX94 Broadcast Schedule

Fri- Sept 14th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30) Tues. Sept 18^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Estevan Bruins (6:50/7:00)
Wed. Sept 19^th/18 – Melville Millionaires @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30)
Sun. Sept 23^rd /18 – Selkirk Steelers @ Wayway Wolverines (3:50/4PM MB time)
Tues. Oct 2^nd/18 - Virden Oil Capitals @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Fri. Oct 5^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Melville Millionaires (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Oct 12^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Battlefords North Stars (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Oct 17^th/18- Wayway Wolverines @ Neepawa Natives (7:20/7:30PM Mb time)
Fri. Oct 19^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Flin Flon Bombers (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Tues. Oct 23^rd/18- Melville Millionaires @ Notre Dame Hounds (7:50/8PM)
Tues. Oct 30^th/18- Dauphin Kings @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Wed. Oct 31^st/18 – OCN Blizzard @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Fri. Nov 2^nd/18- Melville Millionaires @ Humboldt Broncos (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Nov 6^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Estevan Bruins (6:50/7:00PM)
Wed. Nov 7^th/18- Dauphin Kings @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30)
Tues. Nov 13^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Notre Dame Hounds (7:50/8PM)
Wed. Nov 14^th/18- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Neepawa Natives (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Nov 16^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Estevan Bruins (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Nov 20^th/18- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Nov 23^rd/18- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Nov 30^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Melfort Mustangs (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Dec 5^th/18- Neepawa Natives @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Dec 7^th/18 – Wayway Wolverines @ Dauphin Kings (7:20/7:30)   
Sun. Dec 9^th/18 – Swan Valley Stampeders @ Dauphin Kings (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Dec 14^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Yorkton Terriers (7:20/7:30)
Sun. Dec 16^th/18 – Steinbach Pistons @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Dec 18^th/18 – Yorkton Terriers @ Estevan Bruins (6:50/7PM)
Wed. Dec 19^th/18- Wayway Wolverines @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Dec 30^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Yorkton Terriers (1:50/2PM)
Tues. Jan 1^st/19- Yorkton Terriers @ Melville Millionaires (1:50/2PM)
Fri. Jan 4^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Jan 6^th/19- Portage Terriers @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Jan 8^th/19- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Virden Oil Capitals (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Jan 9^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Melfort Mustangs (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Jan 11^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Jan 23^rd/19- Neepawa Natives @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Jan 30^th/19- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Dauphin Kings (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Feb 1^st/19 – Kindersley Klippers @ Yorkton Terriers (7:20/7:30)
Thurs. Feb 7^th/19- OCN Blizzard @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Feb 8^th/19- Yorkton Terriers @ Battlefords North Stars (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Feb 10^th/19- Winker Flyers @ Wayway Wolverines (5:50PM/6PM)
Fri. Feb 15^th/19- Yorkton Terriers @ Melville Millionaires (7:20/7:30PM)
Mon. Feb 18^th/19- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Feb 20^th/19- Dauphin Kings @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Feb 22^nd/19- Wayway Wolverines @ Virden Oil Capitals (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Mar 1^st/19- Melville Millionaires @ Yorkton Terriers (7:20/7:30)
Sun. Mar 3^rd/19- Winnipeg Blues @ Swan Valley Stampeders (5:50/6PM)
Tues. Mar 5^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Nipawin Hawks (7:20/7:30PM)



Yorkton Terriers



Fri- Sept 14th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30)
Tues. Sept 18^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Estevan Bruins (6:50/7:00)
Fri. Oct 5^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Melville Millionaires (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Oct 19^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Flin Flon Bombers (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Tues. Nov 6^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Estevan Bruins (6:50/7PM)
Tues. Nov 13^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Notre Dame Hounds (7:50/8PM)
Fri. Nov 30^th/18- Yorkton Terriers @ Melfort Mustangs (7:20/7:30PM) 
Tues. Dec 18^th/18 – Yorkton Terriers @ Estevan Bruins (6:50/7PM)
Tues. Jan 1^st/19- Yorkton Terriers @ Melville Millionaires (1:50/2PM)
Fri. Feb 1^st/19 – Kindersley Klippers @ Yorkton Terriers (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Feb 8^th/19- Yorkton Terriers @ Battlefords North Stars (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Feb 15^th/19- Yorkton Terriers @ Melville Millionaires (7:20/7:30PM)

Melville Millionaires

Wed. Sept 19^th – Melville Millionaires @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Oct 12^th- Melville Millionaires @ Battlefords North Stars (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Oct 23^rd/18- Melville Millionaires @ Notre Dame Hounds (7:50/8PM)
Fri. Nov 2^nd/18- Melville Millionaires @ Humboldt Broncos (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Nov 16^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Estevan Bruins (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Dec 14^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Yorkton Terriers (7:20/7:30)
Sun. Dec 30^th/18- Melville Millionaires @ Yorkton Terriers (1:50/2PM)
Fri. Jan 4^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Jan 9^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Melfort Mustangs (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Jan 11^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Weyburn Red Wings (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Mar 1^st/19- Melville Millionaires @ Yorkton Terriers (7:20/7:30)
Tues. Mar 5^th/19- Melville Millionaires @ Nipawin Hawks (7:20/7:30PM)



Swan Valley Stampeders

Tues. Oct 2^nd- Virden Oil Capitals @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Tues. Oct 30^th/18- Dauphin Kings @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Wed. Nov 7^th/18- Dauphin Kings @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30)
Wed. Nov 14^th/18- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Neepawa Natives (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Nov 20^th/18- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Fri. Nov 23^rd/18- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Dec 9^th/18 – Swan Valley Stampeders @ Dauphin Kings (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Dec 16^th/18 – Steinbach Pistons @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM)
Tues. Jan 8^th/19- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Virden Oil Capitals (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Jan 30^th/19- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Dauphin Kings (7:20/7:30PM)
Mon. Feb 18^th/19- Swan Valley Stampeders @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Mar 3^rd/19- Winnipeg Blues @ Swan Valley Stampeders (5:50/6PM)

Waywayseecappo Wolverines

Sun. Sept 23^rd – Selkirk Steelers @ Wayway Wolverines (3:50/4PM MB time)
Wed. Oct 17^th/18- Wayway Wolverines @ Neepawa Natives (7:20/7:30PM Mb time)
Wed. Oct 31^st/18 – OCN Blizzard @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM MB time)
Wed. Dec 5^th/18- Neepawa Natives @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Dec 7^th/18 – Wayway Wolverines @ Dauphin Kings (7:20/7:30)    
Wed. Dec 19^th/18- Wayway Wolverines @ Swan Valley Stampeders (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Jan 6^th/18- Portage Terriers @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Wed. Jan 23^rd/19- Neepawa Natives @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Thurs. Feb 7^th/19- OCN Blizzard @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30PM)
Sun. Feb 10^th/19- Winker Flyers @ Wayway Wolverines (5:50PM/6PM)
Wed. Feb 20^th/19- Dauphin Kings @ Wayway Wolverines (7:20/7:30)
Fri. Feb 22^nd/19- Wayway Wolverines @ Virden Oil Capitals (7:20/7:30)