Weyburn Red Wings

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.

Game 2 of the best-of-seven quarterfinal series between the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings and Battlefords North Stars is about to get underway. Follow along here, or listen live on Country 106.7.

Warm-ups are over, and Dylan Fiessel and John Prette have the pregame show starting at 6:45. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

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The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings scored four goals in the second period Friday night, and held on to take the first game of their best-of-seven quarterfinal series with the Battlefords North Stars by a final of 4-3. 

"Took us a little while to get into it, but at the end of the day I think our guys did a really good job there in the second period, and the start of the third," Red Wings head coach Cody Mapes said after the game. 

Follow along throughout the game. You can also listen live on Country 106.7

1st Period

15:41 remaining, 1st period: The Red Wings get the first power play of the game when North Stars blueliner is called for tripping in the defensive zone. The Red Wings were unable to capitalize on the power play

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings bring excitement to Crescent Point Place every winter, as fans pack the arena to cheer on their favourite SJHL team. While the team helps to bring the community together, there are other benefits that are seen throughout the city.  

The SJHL playoffs start on Friday, and as it is most years, it looks like it could be an exciting race for the Canterra Seeds Cup.  

We took a look at the numbers, and the statistics, and then put them all into a computer simulation to see who would come out on top in the first round. The series results are based on 1000 simulations and then going with the most common outcome. 

While Friday night's game between the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings and Estevan Bruins would have little impact on the standings, there would be a lot in the way of pride on the line. A single point would give Weyburn the Highway 39 Cup, while the Bruins were looking to get a win to help their efforts to recapture the trophy. 

The Red Wings would be the first to get on the board when Josh Sale scored 3:07 into the game. The goal, his 12th of the campaign, was assisted by Ethan Dekay and Cyprus Smith-Davis. 

For the first time since the 2015-16, the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are the division champions. Captain Blake Betson scored twice, and Jerome Maharaj added a goal himself, as the Red Wings skated to a 3-2 win over the Humboldt Broncos at Crescent Point Place. The win secured the top spot in the division over the Yorkton Terriers. It also means Weyburn will have the third seed in the SJHL playoffs.  

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings edged closer to clinching first in the Viterra Division Friday night, as they skated to a 3-1 win over the Melville Millionaires at Crescent Point Place. 

"I thought the boys played well tonight," said head coach Cody Mapes after the game. "Tonight wasn't about X's and O's. It was about mentality, and it was about a willingness to compete and get to the blue paint. I thought our guys did a really good job."