Flyers fall to Pistons in preseason opener
It was a strong opening period for the Winkler Flyers, but it didn't last as the Steinbach Pistons took the first preseason game 5-2 on Friday night.
Strong start
In the opening period, the Flyers came out strong. Showcasing a young, hungry roster, came out skating fast, and hitting anything in a blue sweater.
Several times, the veterans not dressed in the game and watching from the corner were brought to their feet, cheering on the young players for solid hits.
Warriors take first win of the preseason over Broncos
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – The Warriors notched their first win of the preseason at the InnovationPlex on Friday night.
The first period showcased some special teams action. The Broncos’ penalty kill was on display first after Brock Burch took a minor penalty for hooking less than a minute into the period. Fans got their first look at the Warriors’ penalty kill after Gage Nagel was assessed a minor penalty for delay of game just past the halfway mark of the frame.
Audio: Ardens start soccer season in Weyburn
The Swift Current Comp Ardens open their 2025 high school soccer season on the road this weekend.
They're in Weyburn for matches with the host team and Yorkton.
Swift Current has a young roster this season with only two Grade 12s in their lineup.
"We're definitely really young, probably the youngest we've been in my 20 years," said Ardens Head Coach Steven Mah." But I think we got a pretty good group, pretty athletic and pretty good attitudes ready to go into the season."
Audio: Wildcats host pre-season tournament
The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats are welcoming five teams to S3 Arenas this weekend.
They're hosting Pilot Mound, Regina, Medicine Hat College, and two Saskatchewan U16 teams.
The Wildcats won their opening game 6-0 over Pilot Mound on Friday.
The play the Rattlers at 5:45 PM on Saturday and Regina at 1:00 PM on Sunday.
Strong Effort from Broncos in 2-0 Pre-Season Loss to Warriors
The Swift Current Broncos showed determination and flashes of strong play but came up short in a 2-0 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday night in their second game of the WHL pre-season.
The first period was a competitive back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading chances and testing the goaltenders. Despite 9 shots from Swift Current and 10 from Moose Jaw, neither team was able to break through before the first intermission.
Registration open for Cochrane Endurance Project's annual XC Open
The Cochrane Endurance Project (CEPR) is set to host its second annual XC Open on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre.
The event is open to both Athletics Alberta club members and school-based teams, giving runners of all levels a chance to test themselves on a well-maintained local course.
“After a year of trail maintenance and another year of experience hosting this event, our organizing committee is ready to deliver a premium cross-country experience,” said CEPR head coach Travis Cummings.
Eastman Selects start the Stoney Creek Showcase 2-0
It was a great start for the Eastman Selects who won both their games on Friday night at the Stoney Creek Showcase.
In the first game, the Selects went up against the Nepean Wildcats, winning 2-0.
"Our forecheck was pretty consistent, and strong," coach Trevor Hildebrand said proudly. "We got a few timely stops from call up netminder Delaney Dreger."
Dreger is getting the opportunity because both regular Selects goalies because they are playing in the U18 Team Manitoba vs U of M series this weekend.