Photo Credit: CSG Gloves https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/mens-snowboard-gloves The Tiger Hills Hockey League will have a new look this season. The Carberry Plainsmen, one of last seasons league finalists, have taken a leave from the league. They will be replaced by the Wawanesa Jets who will re-enter the league for the first time in the last 5-6 years. The Jets will play in the western division, leaving 6 teams in the eastern division and 7 in west. Killarney is the defending league champion. The season gets underway on October the 20th.

Brandon, MB – Another season of 18-hole play is winding down at Brandon’s Wheat City Golf Course, with the last day of course play scheduled for Sunday, October 15th, weather-permitting. Special fall pricing remains in place until closing day – 18 holes for just $23! Call the Wheat City Golf Course Pro Shop at 204-729-2177 to book your final tee time! Following the course’s last day of operation, staff will begin preparing the course for winter. As such, the public is reminded that use of the course (hitting of balls anywhere on the course surface) after Oct. 15th is strictly prohibited to ensure the safety of course staff and the public. The City of Brandon would like to extend its sincere appreciation to all golfers who took the opportunity to play the full course this season and support its efforts to maintain and improve the golfing experience at Brandon’s publicly-owned 18-hole golf course. Information about the course, Pro Shop and other seasonal amenities available at the Wheat City Golf Course & Recreation Centre can be found at www.wheatcitygolfcourse.ca.

BRANDON – The buzz is building towards the start of another exciting season on campus for the Brandon University Bobcats. Season ticket packages are now on sale with special incentives in store for Bobcat supporters. QUICK FACTS: Brandon's best sports value. Bobcat Athletics provides the most affordable prices to watch your favourite athletes. Season ticket covers 40 basketball and volleyball home games. Less than $2.50 per-game average. Rewards card for all season ticket holders with discounts and special offers from 12 sponsors More in-game promos and prize give aways than ever before. "Our community partners have really stepped up to the plate to give season ticket holders even more bang for their buck," said Athletic Director Russ Paddock. BU Athletics, in conjunction with 12 participating partners, are pleased to unveil a new Rewards Card for all 2017-18 season ticket holders. Each card is good for discounts and special offers from the following Rewards Card Partners: Smitty's Sportsline Lounge; Joe Beeverz Bar & Grill; Brandon Source Sports; two farm kids Natural Foods; Pita Pit; A&W; Pantages Salon and Spa; Pharmasave; Montana's; NAPA AUTOPRO West and South End Service; Booster Juice and Taco Time. Season ticket holders also receive a complimentary Bobcat Nation t-shirt with their purchase. There are even better deals in store for fans that act fast. The first 200 season ticket holders will be treated to a series of other outstanding offers including a $25 gift certificate from Smitty's Sportsline Lounge, a one-time 10 per cent off coupon from Brandon's Heritage Coop, a free XL four topping pizza from Pizza Hotline and a 2-for-1 green fee at Shilo Country Club. The special coupon offer does not apply to youth season tickets. Fans can pick up their season tickets from the front desk of the Healthy Living Centre, with the same outstanding deal as last season. Adult season passes are $100; seniors, BU staff, faculty and alumni pay $75 while youth (age 14-17) are $50. Season passes bring fans 40 exciting basketball and volleyball games through 2017–18, which is amazing value. Kids 13-and-under can catch all Bobcat home games for free, as can all current BU students. All the action gets underway on October 27 when the Bobcat volleyball teams welcome the Saskatchewan Huskies for their Canada West home opener. The BU basketball teams hit the floor for the first time at the HLC on November 3 against the Victoria Vikes. "I cannot say enough about the passion that our student-athletes, coaches and staff have for providing our community with an amazing product to enjoy," added Paddock. "If you have never been a Bobcat season ticket holder before, now is the time. You will not be disappointed with the exciting entertainment we provide at an affordable price." Flex packs are also available with the ticket coupons allowing fans to attend any home game they would like. Four-game flex pack tickets can be purchased for $30 and 10 tickets for $70.

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.