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January
UND Gets Revenge, Beats SCSU, 5-1 Grand Forks, ND – Winning is the best revenge.
UND Gets Revenge, Beats SCSU, 5-1 Grand Forks, ND – Winning is the best revenge.
UND Hockey: It’s Crunch Time
The Photo is Colton Poolman Credit: Eric Burton Written by Eric Burton UND Hockey: It’s
Matt Stairs to Headline 2019 Regina Red Sox Sports Dinner & Auction
Regina Red Sox Report Matt Stairs to Headline2019 Regina Red Sox Sports Dinner & Auction
The Weyburn Beavers are excited to announce Beau Rabedeaux as the Assistant Coach for the 2019 Season.
Reported By Weyburn Beavers The Weyburn Beavers are excited to announce Beau Rabedeaux as the
Well-traveled Smith brings plenty of experience to Bisons
By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo by: Kadeem Thomas The Manitoba Bisons linebacking corps will
February
Quick Strike Senden
Quick Strike Senden by Eric Burton Grand Forks, ND – Originally, Mark Senden wasn’t supposed to
UMD Beats UND, 3-2 – 02/23/19
UMD Beats UND, 3-2 By Eric Burton Grand Forks, ND – The University of North Dakota is running out
Simental and Sound Shooting Pioneers Sour UND Women’s Basketball Senior Day with 92-91 OT Win:Quick Recap and Thoughts for Both Teams 02/23/19
(Photo Credit:Kelsey Lee-Violent Turtle Photography) by Oliver Francies Grand Forks, ND– Coming into the final
Poise and Powerful Start Propels UND to 4-1 win over Minnesota Duluth 02/23/19
By Oliver Francies (Photo Credit:Kelsey Lee- Violent Turtle Photography) Grand Forks, ND– Coming into this
UND DEFEATS UMD, 4-1 – 02/23/19
By Eric Burton Grand Forks, ND – Originally, Mark Senden wasn’t supposed to be a member
UND vs. UMD, Expecting Intense Series This Weekend 02/22/19
By Eric Burton This weekend, the University of North Dakota hockey team takes on the
WHL announce player and goaltender of the week 02/18/19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 WHEAT KINGS’ MATTHEOS NAMED WHL ON THE
WHL ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT FOR JANUARY 02/14/19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced
Manitoba Names Opening Ceremonies Flag Bearer for 2019 Canada Winter Games
Team Manitoba Names Opening Ceremonies Flag Bearer for 2019 Canada Winter Games February 5, 2019 –
The Regina Red Sox are looking for a local assistant coach
The Regina Red Sox are looking for a local assistant coach for the upcoming WCBL
Team Manitoba – 2019 Canada Games
Team Manitoba – 2019 Canada Games February 15 – March 3, 2019 Red Deer, Alberta Event
Rural High School Athlete of the week is Zaine McConnell
The Rural High School Athlete of the week is Zaine McConnell of the Glenboro/Carberry/Baldur Wildcats
Offer, Scholarship and Commitment Article
Written by Narv Mulchand So your kid happens to be a great hockey player. Drawing
The Future of Women’s Baseball
Author: Purity Heide Purity Rebecca Faith Heide sat down with Jason Miller executive director Baseball Manitoba and president Tony Siemens
March
This weekend, the NCAA kicks off the Division I men’s hockey playoffs 03/28/19
By Eric Burton This weekend, the NCAA kicks off the Division I men’s hockey playoffs.
Pryce, Ambanza, Ogungbemi-Jackson, Alleyn and Posthumus Part of Inaugural CEBL Draft – 03/25/19
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) has announced the results of its 2019 CEBL Entry
Only 59 teams Left for their Quest for the 2019 RBC Cup in Brooks
from Junior Hockey Network In September 2018, 133 Canadian Junior Hockey League franchises stepped on
NCHC Frozen Faceoff: Huskies Bite Tigers, 5-2 03/22/19
By Eric Burton St. Paul, MN — The conference tournaments are one of the most
Once There Was 133, Now There is 81
from Junior Hockey Network In September 2018, 133 Canadian Junior Hockey League franchises stepped on
UND Hockey: There’s no Tomorrow Wednesday, at the end of the hockey press conference, University of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry told the media, “See you next week.” 03/15/19
Wednesday, at the end of the hockey press conference, University of North Dakota head coach
5-4 OT Winner From Kawaguchi Saves Senior Night for UND: Now What? – 03/10/19
Last night in front of a strong crowd braving the elements at Ralph Engelstad Arena
Game Report: UND 5 – UNO 4 OT – 03/10/19
UND 5 – UNO 4 OT On Saturday night, the University of North Dakota hockey
Fighting Hawks Fight Past UNO 2-1: Recap and Now What? 03/09/19
(Photo Credit:Kelsey Lee-Violent Turtle Photography) Coming into this one, the setup for the Fighting Hawks
UND Hockey: Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2019 03/08/19
By Eric Burton UND Hockey: Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2019 This season, I’ve
With three games remaining in the regular season, it appears that the University of North Dakota hockey team may be headed to Kalamazoo, Michigan to take on the Broncos in the first round 03/02/19
By Eric Burton CC 3 UND 1 With three games remaining in the regular season,
April
Pembina Valley Hawks Kaden Dyck was drafted by the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club 05/04/19
Photo credit Merlin Heppner
Only 15 Left on the Road to Brooks for the 2019 RBC Cup
from Junior Hockey Network In September 2018, 133 Canadian Junior Hockey League franchises stepped on the ice for their quest to Brooks, Alberta in May
Stampeders Need Third Overtime to Take Turnbull Series Lead Over Terriers
from Junior Hockey Network At the Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the Portage Terriers hit the ice in game five of the Manitoba
Bandits Win AJHL Championship Over the Saints in Four Straight
from Junior Hockey Network The 2018 Alberta Junior Hockey League champions, the Spruce Grove Saints were looking to starve off elimination down 3 – 0
Badminton Business Booming! 9-Court Badminton Facility Opening in Transcona/St B June 1st! 04/16/19
Winnipeg, June 1, 2019 – On June 1st, 2019, Prairie Badminton’s 17,000sf facility located at 2-275 De Baets St, will become Manitoba’s only dedicated badminton
It’s been fourteen seasons, since a Division I hockey team won back-to–back NCAA titles 04/15/19
By Eric Burton It’s been fourteen seasons, since a Division I hockey team won back-to–back NCAA titles. Only Three teams have done it during the
Down to 20 on the Road to Brooks
from Junior Hockey Network In September 2018, 133 Canadian Junior Hockey League franchises stepped on the ice for their quest to Brooks, Alberta in May
GOLDEYES LAND HIGH-MINORS TALENT – 04/10/19
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed first baseman Dominic Ficociello and right-handed pitcher Parker French on Wednesday. Ficociello (pronounced FEE-kuh-chell-oh) played all of 2018
SIJHL Names Miner Stratton Pickett 2018/19 Scholastic Player of the Year
from Junior Hockey Network The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday, April 9th that Stratton Pickett of the Red Lake Miners has been named
A day and a week after his team was eliminated from the NCAA West Regional by American International, former St. Cloud State forward Ryan Poehling made his NHL debut with the Montreal Canadians. 04/06/19
By Eric Burton “First impressions are the most lasting,” Proverbs. A day and a week after his team was eliminated from the NCAA West Regional by
2019 WHL Bantam Draft – Who is Trending upwards in the New Year?! 04/06/19
By Western Elite Hockey Prospects One of the main tools we will use when publishing the final rankings later this month are players who are
Let There Be 34 on the Road to Brooks
from Junior Hockey Network In September 2018, 133 Canadian Junior Hockey League franchises stepped on the ice for their quest to Brooks, Alberta in May
In Loving Memory of the Humboldt Broncos
from Junior Hockey Network Friday, April 6, 2018 was a day that shook the Humboldt Broncos, their families, loved ones, the community of Humboldt, Sask.,
Hockey Canada Names Nine WHL Players to Training Camp Roster for 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship – 04/05/19
Calgary, Alta. – Hockey Canada has named nine Western Hockey League players to their training camp roster for the upcoming 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship,
WHL Announces Six-Game Suspension for Royals’ McDonald – 04/03/19
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Kody McDonald of the Victoria Royals has been suspended for six games for receiving a
WHL Announces Eight-Game Suspension for Thunderbirds’ Richards – 04/03/19
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Sean Richards of the Seattle Thunderbirds has been suspended for eight games for a checking-from-behind major
Sportsnet Announces Broadcast Schedule for 2019 WHL Playoffs Featuring Raiders & Blades – 04/03/19
Calgary, Alta. – Delivering the sights, sounds and stars of the Canadian Hockey League to viewers across Canada, Sportsnet is set to deliver exclusive national coverage
Canadian Hockey League Semi-Finals to take to the Ice on April 5th Across Canada
from Saultsports.com The first round of the Canadian Hockey League playoffs is all wrapped up following Tuesday, April 2nd four game sevens with 24 Canadian
Breaking: WEHP Announce 2018-2019 Provincial All-Star Teams/Provincial Award Winners! 04/02/19
BY – WEHP The 2018-2019 season has come to an end with just the Alberta and British Columbia provincial camps to come. Congratulations to the
Carson Albrecht of the Melfort Mustangs, talks with Eric Burton about signing with UND 03/02/19
By Eric Burton Recently, I wrote about the University of North Dakota hockey team’s changing recruiting philosophy. Not only will UND focusing on the high-end
May
Steelers Scott Booth & Matti Tucker Inducted into NFC Hall of Fame
Source: Saultsports.com Saultsports sat down with Sault Steeler alumni Scott Booth and Matti Tucker to
WHL COMPLETES FIRST ROUND OF 2019 WHL BANTAM DRAFT 05/02/19
WHL COMPLETES FIRST ROUND OF 2019 WHL BANTAM DRAFT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / THURSDAY,
June
Bisons football ranked third in Canada West preseason coaches’ poll
EDMONTON — The high-powered Calgary Dinos are the unanimous choice to top Canada West football
HOCKEY CANADA NAMES 16 WHL PLAYERS TO NATIONAL MEN’S SUMMER UNDER-18 SELECTION CAMP 06/26/19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 Calgary, Alta. – Hockey Canada has
Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Tuesday that it has acquired a conditional 2021 eighth round draft pick 06/25/19
The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Tuesday that it has acquired a conditional 2021
Sault Ste Marie’s Keegan Stevenson Invited to NHL Canuck Development Camp
Source: Saultsports.com Within an hour of the 2019 National Hockey League draft wrapping up in
Grizzlie Newhook Named 2019 CJHL John Grisdale Top Prospect Award Winner
Source: Junior Hockey Network Alex Newhook of the Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) has been named the
Vegas Golden Knights selected Winnipeg ICE Captain Peyton Krebs 17th overallat the 2019 NHL Draft 06/21/19
The Vegas Golden Knights selected Winnipeg ICE Captain Peyton Krebs 17th overallat the 2019 NHL Draft in
Inside the Greater Metro Hockey League with the Junior Hockey Network Hockey Show
Source: Junior Hockey Network Junior Hockey Network Hockey Show host Jay Houslander talks with GMHL
WHL SENDS 12 PLAYERS TO CANADA’S NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM SPORT CHEK SUMMER DEVELOPMENT CAMP 06/19/19
WHL SENDS 12 PLAYERS TO CANADA’S NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM SPORT CHEK SUMMER DEVELOPMENT CAMP
Matthew Savoie, the first overall selection in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement 06/13/19
The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Thursday that Matthew Savoie, the first overall selection
July
Hockey Canada Selects Team East & West Coaches for 2019 World Jr A Challenge
Source: Junior Hockey Network Nine coaches have been selected to lead Team Canada East and
August
September
AMERICANS’ WARM NAMED WHL ELI WILSON GOALTENDING GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK
The Western Hockey League announced today that Tri-City Americans goaltender Beck Warm has been named the WHL Eli Wilson
HURRICANES’ COZENS NAMED WHL ON THE RUN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The Western Hockey League announced today that Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens has been named the WHL On the Run Player
The Winnipeg ICE are pleased to announce seasoned play-by-play announcer Mitch Peacock
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg ICE are pleased to announce seasoned play-by-play announcer Mitch Peacock
BAFARO, KINDOPP, & ROSS NAMED TO VAUGHN CHL TEAM OF THE WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Toronto, Ont. – The 2019-20 Canadian Hockey League
Bisons football hosts rival Regina for Bison Bowl on Sept. 28
WINNIPEG – Coming off another impressive performance by their defence, the Manitoba Bisons (2-2) look
WHL TO OPEN 2019-20 SEASON THIS EVENING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 WHL Club Logos – LINK WHL Opening
TEAM WHL COACHING STAFF ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 CIBC CANADA RUSSIA SERIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League, in
The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Wednesday the leadership group for the 2019-2020 season.
Joining Captain Peyton Krebs will be 2002-born forward Connor McClennon, 2001-born forward Jakin Smallwood and
Return of the Centennial Cup for Canadian Junior Hockey League
Source CJHL As Canada’s National Junior A Championship prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in
Ice reassigned 3 players
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Thursday that the club has
No. 8 Bisons football visits Alberta looking to get back into win column
WINNIPEG – While the No. 8 ranked Manitoba Bisons (1-1) are coming off their first
The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Wednesday the details for its inaugural Home Opener .
In addition, the team confirmed that individual tickets are available for purchase for the home
105 WHL PLAYERS ATTENDING NHL CAMPS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey
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WHL ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE, TICKETING INFORMATION FOR 2019 WHL CUP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League, in