Weyburn Red Wings

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings wanted to extend their winning streak to three games last night when they entertained the Nipawin Hawks. Nipawin, however, had other plans as they knocked off another top-level opponent, upsetting Weyburn 7-5 in a high-scoring affair at Crescent Point Place. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings not only picked up a win Monday afternoon against the Estevan Bruins but accomplished two other feats at the same time. They officially clinched a playoff spot, and clinched the Highway 39 Cup, as they doubled up the Bruins 6-3 at Crescent Point Place.  

A goal in the first period would be all the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings needed Friday night, as Angelo Zol made 22 saves for his league-leading fourth shutout of the season to help the Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Nipawin Hawks. 

"The boys played fantastic," Zol said after the game. "It was a good bounce-back win. They were blocking shots, clearing bodies, and they made my job easy tonight."

Josh Karman had the lone goal for the Red Wings, scoring with 8:19 remaining in the first period. Ethan Dekay and Jaxson Ruthven assisted with his fourth of the year. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are gearing up for an exciting game on Monday as the Highway 39 cup continues. They’ll face the Estevan Bruins at Crescent Point Place at 3 p.m. but it doesn’t stop there.  

Ryder Burns, sales and marketing director with the Weyburn Red Wings, explains they saw an opportunity with a Family Day game and took it. 

“We wanted to make it big, we ended up with the Family Day game on our schedule, so we thought we'd make something of it as it's a holiday. People need something to do and why not come to a Red Wings game?” 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings went into the third period of last night’s game in Melfort against the Mustangs with a 3-2 lead. A pair of quick goals from the home team changed the Red Wings' fortunes, and Melfort managed to come away with a 4-3 victory.  

“We battled hard, and it came down to a couple of bounces that went their way,” said Weyburn forward Braigh LeGrandeur after the game. “It’s something to build on, and we can definitely learn from it.” 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings got back into the win column Saturday night, and Ty Matonovich picked up his third straight win in goal, as they closed out their northern road swing with a 5-3 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings went into Friday's game in La Ronge against the Ice Wolves looking to break out of a funk after dropping two games in a row. The Ice Wolves, though, would score three goals in the second period - two on the power play - to beat Weyburn 4-2. 

"We've got to start competing harder," said forward Matty Edwards, who scored the first goal of the game for the Red Wings in the second period. "It starts from the puck drop, first period, so if we have a better first period I think we'll be just all right."

Special teams would prove to be the biggest difference last night, as the Melfort Mustangs scored five power play goals en route to a 5-2 win over the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings.  

“Melfort took it to us early in the game, and they kind of established a physical presence out there and we didn’t really have a response to it,” said assistant coach Casey O’Brien after the game.  

The Estevan Bruins would score three goals in the third period to stun a raucous crowd at Crescent Point Place Saturday, as the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings fell at home 5-2. 

"We weren't sharp this weekend," said Red Wings head coach Cody Mapes after the game. "Having the team separated for a week, it's a funny week of practice and stuff like that. At the end of the day, we got a split. It is what it is. We'll move forward and be better for it tomorrow."

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings moved closer to clinching the Highway 39 Cup Friday night, as they topped the Estevan Bruins 3-2 in overtime. The win also pulled the Red Wings within four points of the Flin Flon Bombers for second overall in the SJHL.

"Honestly, it starts with our goaltending," said head coach Cody Mapes when asked after the game about how they were able to come away with two points. "I thought Ty (Matonovich) was unbelievable tonight. He made sure he gave us a chance."