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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are mourning the loss of their former assistant general manager and director of personnel.

Ted Goveia, who spent 11 years with the Blue Bombers before becoming the general Manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Dec. 5, 2024, passed away this week following a months-long battle with esophageal cancer.

It's game night tonight at Temple Gardens Centre as the Moose Jaw Warriors play host to the Saskatoon Blades in Western Hockey League pre-season action.

Tonight also marks the start of another season of "Warriors Hockey on Country 100". Voice of the Warriors James Gallo and Warriors Hall of Famer Derek Kletzel are back for another season. The pre-game show tonight at 6:55 - puck drop at 7:00.

The Warriors finish off their exhibition schedule tomorrow against the Blades in Martensville. 

The Rosetown Royals senior football team should have a nice crowd for their home opener on Friday against Maple Creek.

Rosetown Central High School students will get out of class early for the 2:00 PM kickoff, meeting a busload of students from down road in Elrose, and also local elementary school kids who will make the trek over from Walter Aseltine School.

Royals head coach, and RCHS teacher Mitch Wintonyk looks forward to the game every year.

"It's a good, fun time for our kids. They really look forward to it."

Pregame nerves faded quickly after the opening faceoff as the U13AA Bow Valley Chaos played their first-ever game against the Calgary Fire White at Cochrane Arena last night.

There was plenty of support in the stands from parents, families and fans for a team that quickly realized it belongs at this higher level of the Alberta Female Hockey League.

Only one player — Ryan Butler, facing her former team — had previous experience at this level.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

MLB
Toronto 6 Houston 0

NFL
Green Bay 27 Washington 18

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

WHSFL - AAAA Division
Tec Voc at Portage Collegiate, 4:30 PM

CFL
Winnipeg at Hamilton, 6 PM

With a pair of games left on their preseason schedule, Head Coach Paul Dyck says the roster is taking shape, an identity is already forming, and the regular season cannot get here soon enough.

Last games to make a case

The Morden Bombers are chomping at the bit to get the 2025/26 season underway, and coach Lee Kowalski believes the group is primed for something special.

Hockey season is here

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats are feeling good after their home tournament.

The Niverville Nighthawks have had a busy couple of days, and that will carry into the weekend when they still have two more preseason games, but Head Coach Dwight Hirst isn't complaining, in fact, he's amped up and ready to go.

Trade

Despite a strong bid, Estevan will not host the 2026 TELUS Cup West Regionals, with hosting rights awarded to the Regina Pat Canadians.

The Innovex Estevan Bears U18AAA Hockey Club said it is proud of the submission, which received praise throughout the selection process.