A local golfer who got his first hole-in-one this weekend didn't wait long for his second, recording another ace just 48-hours later. On Saturday, Jared Sowiak had a hole-in-one on the 15th hole at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Then 48 hours later at the Wheat City Golf Course the former Vincent Massey Vikings goalie and captain recorded another ace on number 11. Both of the shots were witnessed by friend of BDNMB.CA Derek Sobkow. Sowiak was nearly at a loss of words today when speaking with bdnmb.ca “it’s been a weekend of a lifetime and a hell of a way to cap off the summer".

Most golfers can play the game their entire life without ever recording a hole-in-one. Local 12-year old golfer, Ethan Stanley can now add his name to the list of those who have. Stanley, who lists Jason Day as his favorite golfer, used his 9-iron on Saturday to ace the 107 yard, hole 8 at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club. The shot was witnessed by his father and his brother (Owen). Putting his membership at the Northern Pines Golf Course to good use, Stanley said that he has been out around 40 times already this year. In addition to golf, he also enjoys hockey and baseball. Congrats to Ethan Stanley (12 years old) on his first hole in one on #8 today. Unreal buddy Congrats pic.twitter.com/HNbQ6ddSKW — Neepawa Golf & CC (@NeepawaGolf) September 5, 2020

The city of Winnipeg is getting another MJHL hockey team as today the league announced that an expansion franchise has been awarded to 50 Below Sports + Entertainment for the upcoming 2020-21 season.  50 Below also owns the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues and the Western Hockey League’s Winnipeg Ice. From tonight's release. "“50 Below Sports + Entertainment, along with all of our member clubs, have really stepped up and put the players first to provide safe and competitive development conditions,” said Kevin Saurette, MJHL Commissioner. “These are trying times as teams continue with necessary preparations for the difficult season ahead as we are all committed to developing our players in a safe, structured and responsible environment.” With the announcement, the MJHL returns to a 12-team league for the first time since the 2002-2003 season. The full announcement can be viewed here.

Local golfer, Mark Shanks sunk an ace at the Wheat City Golf Course on Thursday. He used a 5-hybrid on the 195-yard shot on hole No. 14. The shot was witnessed by Eric Dickson and Bryan Ferguson. Shanks is no stranger to celebrating an ace, have scored two hole-in-ones previously: one at the Minnedosa Golf & Country Club on hole 12 on March 12, 2012 at noon and another at the Clear Lake Golf Course in 2016 on hole 12. While it was his third hole-in-one, this one holds the the most meaning to Shanks as he has been golfing at the course for the past 47-years and it was the first time he actually saw the ball enter the cup.

Division 1 The Virden-Birtle Mainline Motors Scramblers erupted for 4 straight goals in the second period en route to a hard fought 7-4 victory over True Hockey. Scoring for the Scramblers was Zee Ziemer, Jeremy Champagne, Braeden Boschman (2), Dakota Scheirlinck, Rylee Zimmer, and Devon Leblanc. Ben McCartney (2), Cory King, and Troy Hamilton replied for True hockey. Division 2 The Vionell Holdings Property Barons received goals from 6 different skaters en route to a convincing 7-3 victory over Smitty's in the division 2 final. Sam Huston lead the Barons offensively with 4 points on the strength of 2 goals and 2 assists. Single markers came off the sticks of Ethan Guthrie, Rylan Thiessen, Jason Roblin, Shawn Sarkonak, and Mason Kaspick. Division 3 In a high scoring affair, Smitty's Branberry Benders toppled the Precision Toyota SW Thunder 8-4 to claim the division 3 final Thursday evening. Denis Ntelioglou (3) and Sloan Stanick (2) accounted for 5 of the Benders 8 goals. Caden Glover, Trey Dickson, and Jeremiah Jacques each found the back of the net once as well for Smitty's. Division 4 In the division 4 final, Source for Sports slid by Smitty's by a score of 6-5. Mark Tremaine and Joel Cardinal-Schultz each recorded hat tricks for Source, while Curtis Gouldie made 23 saves to pickup the win in net. Jake Poole (4) and Karli Frederich (1) replied for Smitty's.