Weyburn Red Wings

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are coming back home with a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven SJHL semifinal series with Flin Flon Bombers, after winning Game 2 in Flin Flon Saturday night. 

"I kind of sound like a broken record here, but our guys are just continuing to get better every day," said head coach Cody Mapes after the 4-1 victory. "They're doing a good job to play within themselves, and everybody's just doing their job."

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings came into Game 1 of the SJHL semi-final series with the Flin Flon Bombers Friday night looking to continue their strong postseason play on the road. Three goals in the first period, and 39 saves by Angelo Zol helped lift the Red Wings to a win to take the first game of the best-of-seven series. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings head north to the Whitney Forum to take on the Flin Flon Bombers in Game 1 of the SJHL semifinals. The Red Wings come in as the underdog, ranking third in the SJHL regular season compared to the Bombers who ranked second. That means the Bombers will have home-ice advantage, however the Red Wings have been excellent on the road all year long. 

All season long, the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have been showcasing their skills with a number of highlight reel plays. One play, however, has stood out above the rest. 

On March 8th, in a game against the Melville Millionaires, goaltender Ty Matonovich made a save that has captured the attention of the entire league. Divng across the crease, he got his stick in front of a shot by Millionaires' forward Gaborik Carlson, saving what looked to be a sure goal. After a vote by fans, the save was named the SJHL's Highlight of the Year.

Liam Fitzgerald opened the scoring, and Max Chakrabarti finished it, as the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings beat the Battlefords North Stars 2-1 Monday night to advance to the SJHL semifinals. The win gave the Red Wings the series win in six games, and marks the first time since the 2011-12 season the team has advanced to the semi-finals.  

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings had a chance to clinch their best-of-seven quarterfinal series against the Battlefords North Stars in five games Saturday night. Game 5 would go to overtime at Crescent Point Place, but it would be the North Stars coming out on top, winning 4-3. 

The Red Wings were first on the board when Braigh LeGrandeur scored his first of the post-season with 4:46 left to go in the first period. The goal was assisted by Ryder Rommelaere and Drew Molde. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings pushed the Battlefords North Stars to the brink of elimination Wednesday night, and they did it in dramatic fashion. Liam Fitzgerald scored the overtime winner with 7:21 left in the first overtime period to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 victory. 

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings took control of their best-of-seven quarterfinal series Tuesday night, defeating the Battlefords North Stars 5-3 in Game 3 at the Access Communications Centre. With the win, the Red Wings took a 2-1 lead in the series, with Game 4 scheduled for Wednesday night.

Game 3 of the best-of-seven quarterfinal series between the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings and the Battlefords North Stars will start at 7:30 p.m. Follow along with the live blog for tonight's game here, and listen live as Dylan Fiessel and John Prette have the call on Great Plains Ford Red Wing Radio Country 106.7. 

The series is tied 1-1, after the teams split the games in Weyburn on the weekend. The Red Wings won Game 1 by a score of 4-3, while the North Stars took Game 2 by a 5-2 final. 

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The best-of-seven quarterfinal series between the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings and the Battlefords North Stars is even at a game apiece. The North Stars scored three goals in the first period, and held on for a 5-2 victory at Crescent Point Place to take the second game of the series Saturday night. 

"Battlefords came out quick on us tonight, and got an early lead on us, and just some small details tonight that beat us," said Red Wings assistant coach Casey O'Brien after the game.