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The MJHL preseason officially kicked off for the Steinbach Pistons on Friday night, as they dumped the Winkler Flyers 5-2.

Young guys get a chance

With both teams putting younger rosters on display, players from both sides tried to make an impression early, as the game featured some physical moments, combined with some learning opportunities for players that got their first taste of real junior A action.

Learning experience

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings took the ice for the first time against another team since April 27th as they hosted the Melville Millionaires for the first game of preseason action at the newly named Whitecap Resources Centre.  

Country 94.1's Local Sports Live returns to the gridiron Friday afternoon at the Swift Current Comp. High School.

The Colts will host the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes as they look to continue their winning start to the season.

Kye Griffin, punter, kicker, and defensive back for the Colts, said he's excited for the chance to begin the season with a 2-0.

The tables will turn this week, as the prairie rivalry between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the two teams will meet at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday.  

Saskatchewan opened the 2025 season series with a thrilling 34-30 win on Sunday. With a win tomorrow, the green and white will clinch the season series between the two clubs.  

The Swift Current Broncos have announced perhaps the largest coaching staff in franchise history.

They've added retired local NHL veteran Travis Moen and Burnaby product Roshen Jaswal as assistant coaches.

They join the returning Regan Darby as assistants on new Head Coach Dean DeSilva's staff.

The Cochrane Generals are fine-tuning their roster for the HJHL season with the first of two home-and-home preseason series this weekend.

Tonight, the Gens are in Didsbury to face the Mountainview Colts, then return to Totem One for a rematch Sunday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m.

The Generals don’t typically face the Colts in preseason, but it’s an ideal matchup to get the adrenaline flowing.

Two teams featuring West Central players are competing at the 2025 Female U16 AAA Showcase Tournament in Swift Current this weekend, putting an end to Sask First competition in the Female Under-16 Program for 2025.

Team White sees Kindersley's Iralyn Calkins joining a pair of Rosetown natives Harper Kampen and Jalaa Moore Jagow, taking on Team Green featuring Kerrobert's Berkley Wuttunee, Kindersley's Hayden Hilbig, and Rosetown's Charleigh Johnston. 

The Red Deer Rebels have announced that forward Grayden Peterson has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team.

The 16-year-old from West Fargo, North Dakota played 27 games in 2024-25 for West Fargo High (USHS-ND) and had nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points.

He also played 12 games for Team North Dakota 16U AAA and had six goals and three assists for nine points.

** With information from the Red Deer Rebels.

Just like the wind, it was a strong start for the Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawks football team. 

On Thursday, they began their season with a 43-14 win over the John Paul II Crusaders of North Battleford. 

The Humboldt Broncos have made a late addition to their roster with the signing of 2007-born forward Logan Flint.  

Standing 6’1″ and weighing 185 pounds, the Cranbrook BC product spent last season with the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL where he had 6 points (1G-5A). He added 3 points (1G-2A) in five playoff games.