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Jayson Argue was one busy goalie Friday night for the Swan Valley Axemen of the North Central Hockey League. Argue faced 108 shots, stopped 106 of them, in dropping a 2-1 decision to the Russell Rams. Russell forward Brock Nixon scored the eventual game winner in the 3rd overtime period. In total Russell peppered Argue… February 24, 2019

The middle of February saw the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks release their coaching staff for 2019 and today they announced the team’s first group of player commitments. The first player introductions (listed below) include a pitcher, an outfielder, and a shortstop/2nd basemen. Robbie Merced, a short stop/2nd baseman from Fort Scott Community College and a… February 22, 2019

The Manitoba Room will be transformed into The Patch at this year's Brier being held inside Brandon's Keystone Centre from March 2-10. The Patch is "curling’s legendary party place" featuring a nightly lineup of live entertainment, food & beverages, activities, and more. A series of musical acts have already been confirmed including: The Incredibly Hip, The… February 21, 2019

Bradley Schoonbaert and James Shearer were named to the 2018-19 Canada West All-Rookie Team earlier today. Both Schoonbaert and Shearer are members of the University of Calgary Dinos men's hockey team. Shearer spent three seasons patrolling the blue line with the Brandon Wheat Kings prior to joining the Dinos. The hard hitting defensemen picked up 12 points in… February 20, 2019

Jill Officer has been named the Greatest Canadian Female Second of all-time in poll conducted by TSN. Officer received 24 of 31 first place votes. The panel was composed of 31 curling personalities including broadcasters, reporters and elite-level curlers. She received a total score of 208 while Mary-Anne Arsenault finished second with 91 points. Votes… February 19, 2019