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THHL loses 4 teams, season starts October 25

Hamilton Going to Tour de France

Brandon’s Caswell Named Captain of Swift Current Broncos: A New Chapter for the Young Leader

Brandon’s Paige Crossley Signs with Minot State Women’s Hockey Team

Sally Leask, Former Westman Magic Softball Star, Commits to Division 1 at Rider University

Wheat Kings release training camp schedule, rosters

Foxwarren rink hit by severe storm

Knoop captures 2024 Tamarack men’s golf tournament

Brandon’s Jalyn Elmes signs deal to play professional hockey in Europe

Brandon’s Jalyn Elmes recently signed a deal to play professional hockey with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. Elmes spent the past four seasons patrolling the blue-line for the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. Last season she registered 9-points in 36-games, while amassing 47 penalty minutes. Elmes was also captain of her team in her final two seasons at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Elmes spent several seasons with the Yellowhead Chiefs in the MFMHL.

Local summer hockey league entering 30th season in Brandon

Over the past several summers, numerous players with NHL, AHL, European League, WHL, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, MJHL and U18AAA experience have kept in game shape over the summer months grinding it out in the Wendy’s Summer Hockey League. The WSHL also caters to the “average joes” that wish to just keep playing the game at an organized level. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the WSHL was on hold in 2020 until the league could come up with plans to operate the league as safely as possible. In addition to having the necessary safety measures in place they had to also secure ice time.  Ice-times have been booked and the league will start play on July 15th and run until the end of August. Deadline to enter is July 1st. Four divisions of calibre: Division 1 Pro Players - WHL – NCAA – USHL - USPORTS Division 2 MJ & SJ - U18 AAA - Senior Hockey Division 3 U17AAA and U14AAA - High School - WWHL Div 1 & 2 Division 4 WWHL Div 3 & 4 players Rec Hockey Players – House League ( Single A ) Teams can register by clicking on the link below. https://aaahockey.sportngin.com/register/form/530942359#_ga=2.171042920.970821933.1592368441-847253553.1585098336 Individual Players can register by clicking the link below https://aaahockey.sportngin.com/register/form/422130075

Olde English Road Hockey League returns after 10-year hiatus

The league which started back in 2010, before folding in 2011-2019, is making a comeback in 2020. League commissioner Brendan Macgranahan tells bdnmb.ca “The league is as competitive as its ever been and I know the players can’t wait to get back out there. It’s been a long 10 years without road hockey.” The league consists of 3 Teams ⁃ Linden Lanes Knuckles owned by Cole McCaig ⁃ Green Acres Grimace owned by Brayden Bertone ⁃ East Side Kings owned by Jesse Linner Olde English action continues this weekend at Westridge Community Centre. June 23, 2020: After conflicting reports, the OERHL will not be accepting expansion teams at this time. "We are a young league that is just trying to get it's feet off he ground" said Knuckles owner, Cole McCaig. "We are very humbled by the support and interest the league has generated in the first few weeks. We believe as an organization that expansion is possible someday, however right now is not the most opportune time for the league" added McCaig. The league continues it's early success, as its teams begin their respective push for the playoffs.

Golf Clubs For Less Summer Junior Golf Tour

This years Tour each event is $20.00 for kids aged 6 to 14.  Participants will receive a tee gift, snacks, plus 3 golf balls at every event. For each event you play in your name will go in a draw for $500.00 towards a new set of clubs at the year’s final tournament. ​To register contact Dean Oakden 204-761-1799 or dean@gcflwestman.com.  Registration cut off is 10 pm the Sunday night before the event.  Players do not have to play in every event.  Come out to the ones that fit your schedule. Last year each event had around 20 participants on average.  This year with golf being one of the few things kids can do, I would expect more playing.  Come out and have some fun! 2020  Schedule Deer Ridge  July 6 Killarney   July 13 Glen Lea  July 20 Boissevain July 27 Glen Lea     Aug 6 Deer Ridge Aug 10 All events are 9 holes.  Each event will start at 12:30 pm. Tees will be moved up at the younger ages. Age Groups: 14U/13U Boys 14U/13U Girls 12U/11U Boys 12U/11U Girls 10U/9U Boys 10U/9U Girls 8U and under Boys 8U and under Girls Tour Sponsors:  Zenith Paving, Brandon Bearing, Chicken Chef, Tim Hortons, Golf Clubs For Less, Dominos Pizza

New specialty license plate celebrating the 107th Grey Cup Championship now available

A new, special edition 107th Grey Cup champions license plate is available starting today (June 1, 2020). The new plates, which are administered by Manitoba Public Insurance, can be obtained by completing an application at any of the province’s Autopac outlets or MPI Service Centres. The cost for each set of plates is $70. The former gold Bomber plate, which were issued in 2012, will now be discontinued. For more details, please visit www.bluebombers.com/licence-plates.