Winnipeg’s Patrick Perrin has some company at the top of the leaderboard at the 64th  annual Grey Owl men’s golf tournament.   In fact, Brandon’s Kolby Day will have the lead heading into the second and final round of the 36-hole  event at beautiful Clear Lake Golf Course.   One day after Perrin, who plays out of Elmhurst Golf and Country Club, fired a blistering 6-under-par 66,  Day on Saturday went one better, carding a 7-under 65 on a beautiful Saturday morning. Day, who plays out of  Shanks Driving Range and Grill, posted seven birdies and an eagle on the par-5 13th hole, but he bogeyed the  tough par-4 second and par-5 13th.   Elmhurst’s Dave Spurr, who captured the Manitoba men’s match play championship last week, carded a 3- under 69 on Saturday and sits in third place going into Sunday’s final round.   Shilo’s Braydon Nault, who fired a hole-in-one during last year’s Grey Owl, will round out the final  championship flight foursome after shooting a 70 on Saturday.   Brandon’s Ross Sheard, who also plays out of Shanks Driving Range, was the fifth and final player to break  par in their first round, carding a 1-under 71 on Saturday.   Thirteen players qualified for the championship flight by shooting 76 or better. Players who shot 76 or  better but are not listed in the championship flight opted not to compete for the tournament title.  Breezy Bend’s Garth Collings and Warren’s Brian Campbell are leading the Greyer Owl flight—for those  over the age of 60—after opening with 74s.   Owl trophies will be given to 10 other flight winners and the Greyer Owl champion. Sunday’s tee times will  be posted on Saturday night at thegreyowl.ca.   FIRST-ROUND LEADERS   Kolby Day, Brandon 34-31—65   Patrick Perrin, Elmhurst 30-36—66   Dave Spurr, Elmhurst 34-35—69   Braydon Nault, Shilo 33-37—70   Ross Sheard, Brandon 32-39—71   Nick Myhre, Rolette, N.D. 38-34—72   Ty Lewis, Shilo 36-36—72  

(article submitted) Winnipeg’s Patrick Perrin blitzed the Clear Lake Golf Course on Friday and has a six stroke lead after Day 1 of the 64th annual Grey Owl men’s golf tournament, presented by IG Private Wealth  Management.   Perrin, who plays out of Elmhurst Golf and Country Club, fired a blistering 6-under-par 66 in calm, warm  and partly cloudy conditions. That gives him a six-stroke edge over two-time Grey Owl champ Nick Myhre of  Rolette, N.D., and Ty Lewis of Shilo Golf and Country Club, who both shot even-par 72s on Friday. Perrin, who won the 2023 Manitoba men’s mid-amateur championship, made five birdies and an eagle on  the opening nine for a 6-under 30 and played the back in even par to post one of the best opening rounds in  tournament history. Overall, Perrin made seven birdies and an eagle. His round included a double-bogey six on  the par-4 15th hole Myhre, who won the tournament in 2017 and 2018, had three birdies, one bogey and a double bogey en  route to his 72, while Lewis had five birdies and five bogeys during his even-par round.  Brandon’s Jared Jacobson, a two-time winner who plays out of Clear Lake, carded a 1-over 73, while  Breezy Bend’s Garth Collings, who holds the record with 11 Grey Owl crowns, was a shot back at 2-over 74.  The rest of the field of 288 golfers will play their first rounds on Saturday morning, and some players will  hit the course for their second and final rounds later on Saturday.   The tournament consists of 36 holes over three days. The low 16 and ties after the first round will make up  the championship flight, which will tee off on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock Saturday’s tee times and more information can be found at thegreyowl.ca.   DAY 1 TOP SCORES   Patrick Perrin, Elmhurst 30-36—66   Nick Myhre, Rolette, N.D. 38-34—72   Ty Lewis, Shilo 36-36—72   Jared Jacobson, Clear Lake 36-37—73   Garth Collings, Breezy Bend 38-36—74

The offseason has already proven to be anything but quiet for the Brandon Wheat Kings. In a span of just a few days, the organization made significant changes both on and off the ice as preparations continue for the 2026-27 WHL season. The biggest roster move came with the acquisition of defenceman Josh McGregor in a trade aimed at strengthening the Wheat Kings’ blue line heading into next season. McGregor is expected to bring added stability and experience to Brandon’s defensive corps as the club looks to build momentum following last year’s campaign. While the addition of McGregor gives the team a boost on the ice, the organization also announced a notable departure as veteran forward Easton Odut revealed his retirement from hockey. Odut spent parts of several seasons in the WHL and was respected for his steady presence and leadership in the dressing room. His decision marks the end of a junior career that earned praise from teammates and coaches alike. The busy week also included changes behind the bench. The Wheat Kings confirmed they will not renew the contracts of assistant coaches Mark Derlago and Del Pedrick. Both coaches had been part of the organization’s staff in recent seasons and played roles in the development of several young players during their tenure. The moves signal what could be a transformative offseason for Brandon as the organization reshapes both its roster and coaching staff ahead of training camp later this year. With more potential changes expected throughout the summer, Wheat Kings fans may want to keep a close eye on what has already become an eventful offseason in Brandon.

Brandon product Nolan Chastko is celebrating a major milestone in his hockey career after helping the Everett Silvertips capture the 2026 WHL Championship. Known for his steady play and strong work ethic, he played an important role throughout Everett’s playoff run as the Silvertips battled through a competitive Western Hockey League postseason to claim the league title. For Chastko, the championship marks another significant step in a hockey journey that began in Westman. Prior to joining the WHL ranks, he suited up for the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA program, where he developed into one of the region’s promising young prospects. He later continued his development with the Virden Oil Capitals in the MJHL. Coaches and teammates over the years have praised Chastko for his leadership, defensive reliability, and ability to contribute in key moments. Those qualities were on display throughout Everett’s championship season. He finished the post season with 9 points in 18 games. The WHL title is a proud achievement not only for Chastko, but also for the Brandon and Westman hockey community, which has watched his development from the minor hockey ranks to major junior success. With the championship now secured, Chastko and the Silvertips will turn their attention toward continuing their strong season on the national stage, while hockey fans back home in Brandon celebrate one of their own reaching the top of the WHL.

The third and final weekend of the 2026 Source for Sports AAA Hockey Challengewrapped up Sunday. In total, 30 teams competed in 3 different divisions. The annual tournament returns in April 2027. 2015  Remley By scored a hat-trick and added an assist as the Parkland Stars erased a three-goal deficit and extended its winning streak to five games with a 9-6 conquest over the Regina Raiders at J and G Homes Arena on Sunday. Capping off the scoring for the Parkland Stars was Kason Nordquist and Mason McDowell with a pair of goals each and Luca Morrison and Karson Enge contributing with a goal each. Oliver Melsted and Madden Swinburnson each added two assists. Goaltender Lincoln Yackulic turned aside 37 shots for the Parkland Stars in the win. Sniping for the Regina Raiders was Max Birnie with four strikes and Birkley Lawson and Kane Richardson each adding single tallies. Emerson Ruud added two assists. Goaltender Bennett Lepage made 20 saves in the loss for the Regina Raiders. The setback halted the Regina Raiders' four-game winning streak. The Regina Raiders jumped out to a 3-0 lead when Birnie scored his fifth of the tournament with 2:00 left in the first period but Nordquist responded for the Parkland Stars with his ninth of the tournament to start the rally. 2014  Emery Brown scored two goals and added an assist as the South Sask Attack extended its winning streak to five games with a 6-2 defeat over the Southeast Unleashed / Pelda at J and G Homes Arena on Sunday. Rounding out the scoring for the South Sask Attack was Jace Konkel with two goals and Holden Smith and Sawyer Vargo chipping in with a goal each. Smith and Jackson Ulmer each added two assists. Goaltender Van Gazdewich turned aside 14 shots for the South Sask Attack in the win. The scoring contribution for the Southeast Unleashed / Pelda was Owen Kiernicki with two goals . Finn Zurawsky added two assists. Goaltender Sophie Bazin made 33 saves in the loss for the Southeast Unleashed / Pelda. The setback halted the Southeast Unleashed / Pelda's three-game winning streak. With the win, the South Sask Attack improve to 5-0-0-0 while the Southeast Unleashed / Pelda fall to 3-2-0-0. 2017 Female Final  Charlotte Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winning goal with 2:20 left in overtime as the Brandon Blizzard bettered the Pembina Valley Panthers 3-2 at J and G Homes Arena on Sunday. Also scoring for the Brandon Blizzard was and Emberley Crisanti. Goaltender Atkins Lydia turned aside five shots for the Brandon Blizzard in the victory. Providing the only offence for the Pembina Valley Panthers was Olivia Murray with two goals. Goaltender Addie Voesenek made 15 saves in the loss for the Pembina Valley Panthers.