The North Central Hockey League has grown by one team, as the Shoal Lake Eagle were accepted back into the league, at the league’s annual meeting yesterday.  All 8 teams who participated in the league last season will return for 20217/18.  The league will consist of one division with each team playing a home-and-home series against each of the other teams for a 16-game schedule.  Games are expected to begin the 2nd week of November.  A team from The Pas had also applied to join the league and their application was voted down by league representatives.

Calling all bruins fans, the Boston Bruins greats of the past will be in Shilo on Thursday, November the 30th to play a charity game against the Shilo Stags. Shilo Minor Hockey is putting on the event and game time is 6:00 pm at the Gunner Arena in Shilo. The Bruins Alumni have been giving back for more than 39 years and have raised more than $5 million for charities. General admission tickets are $40. For ticket information please see poster below. The Bruins roster includes some of the top Bruins players of all time including: Ray Bourque Rick Middleton Terry O'Reilly Al Iafrate Bob Sweeney Charlie Simmer Tom Fergus Chris Nilan(may play with the stags) *additional names to be added in the near future.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba On Saturday, September 23, 2017, at approximately 05:45 am, the Virden RCMP received a report of a structure fire located on 7th Avenue in Virden. The fire began in one building and spread to two others before being brought under control. Three buildings suffered extensive damage. RCMP believe the fire to be deliberately set. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virden RCMP at 204-748-2046 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). The Westman RCMP, Brandon Major Crimes Unit and the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to investigate.

9/13- CWE Presents The Pick Your Poison Tour Ft WWE Legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts With each and every tour across the country of Canada Canadian Wrestling's Elite continues to grow bigger and bigger with the expansion into more Canadian markets and bringing Canadian wrestling fans the biggest stars of professional wrestling of the past and present. It is with great excitement and great honour CWE announces December 26th-January 15th it presents arguably the biggest star to ever tour with the company existentially in WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee and pro wrestling and pop culture icon Jake "The Snake" Roberts! When you talk about legends that transcend the realm of professional wrestling the iconic Jake "The Snake" Roberts does just that as a true household name across the globe. With one of the most publicly made known battles with his personal demons to one of the most heart warming success stories ever told in the entertainment world ever Jake "The Snake" Roberts is a true legend in every sense of the word and will now tour Canada for the first time ever on the independent level for Canadian Wrestling's Elite. From being one of the biggest wrestling stars of 80s responsible for putting wrestling on a global scale, to his time in WCW, to his heartbreaking story in the featured film Beyond The Mat, to his road to recovery with Diamond Dallas Page, and DDP Yoga, to his redemption story and his long overdue induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Jake "The Snake" Roberts has touched millions of lives for multiple generations. Now CWE and Canadian wrestling fans will have the opportunity to meet the legend himself over 21 events on The Pick Your Poison as Jake Roberts will be on hand each night meeting and greeting fans as well as making a special cameo appearance on the live events as well. Meet Jake "The Snake" Roberts on the following dates in Brandon and area. Jan 8- Virden, MB Jan 9- Souris, MB Jan 10- Brandon, MB This is just the beginning of many talent announcements so stay posted to www.cwecanada.ca for more upcoming announcements!

Habs Alumni Team Will Play a Team of Local Legends, to Raise Funds for New Indoor Turf at the Keystone Centre EMBARGO: September 11, 2017 – Earlier today Keystone Centre announced the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour, presented by Canadian Tire, will be coming to Brandon, Manitoba to participate in a charity hockey game on November 30, 2017 against a Local Team made up of Wheat King Alumni, BU Hockey Alumni and other local hockey fanatics and legends. The game will take place at Westman Communications Group Place and tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, September 13 for $20, $30, and $95 for VIP tickets, which include a pre-game meal at Hockey House and meet & greet with the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team. There will also be a Family 4-Pack. Tickets are available at tickets.keystonecentre.com, by calling (204) 726-3555 or in person at the Keystone Box Office. In addition, super fans can purchase a chance to share the ice with the Montreal Canadiens Alumni with spots as referees, linesmen and assistant coach with the Habs through the Keystone office at (204) 726-3503.  All funds raised will go towards the purchase of new indoor turf for use at the Keystone Centre, year-round*. (*space permitting) “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Montreal Canadiens Alumni to bring this unique event to Westman,” said Jeff Schumacher, general manager, Keystone Centre. “It’s going to be an exciting event at Westman Place on November 30th with incredible alumni both locally and from the legendary Habs team. There are also a number of opportunities for fans to share the ice with the Montreal Canadiens Alumni as we are looking for referees, linesmen, an assistant coach and more, anyone interested can contact our office.” The full roster representing the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team includes, so far: Richard Sevigny, Patrice Brisebois, Gaston Gingras, Keith Acton, Jesse Belanger, Normand Dupont, Jocelyn Lemieux, Oleg Petrov, Stephane Richer, and Steve Shutt as honorary coach. There is one player yet to be announced for the line-up as is still being finalized. “The Montreal Canadiens Alumni team is composed of some of the Habs’ most loved players over the years,” says Brian Da Silva, Montreal Canadiens Alumni. Local sponsors of this event so far include: Canad Inns, Gem Services, Webber Printing, Qdoba. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available through the Keystone Centre office.