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A 5-4 final for the Kindersley Jr. Klippers last night on home ice ended their pre-season with a win. The Klippers beat the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons in the final tune-up before next week's SJHL opening weekend to finish the pre-season with a 4-1 record. 

HCAA Senior Golf Pre-District events were held in Humboldt and Lanigan on Wednesday.

The top 12 finishers in both male and female event who met the cut line advanced to the District Championships in Wynyard.

Results are posted below.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

MJHL Exhibition
Portage 4 Virden 2
Niverville 6 Winnipeg Blues 5 (OT)

MLB
Houston 3 Toronto 2

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

MJHL Exhibition
Swan Valley at Flin Flon (SJHL), 7:30 PM

MLB
Houston at Toronto - 2:07 PM

Swift Current's Anthony Wilson has come home to play his final WHL season with the Broncos.

"All roads lead home," he said. "It's been pretty cool. I played at a young age here, and being back here wearing a Bronco jersey is obviously pretty special."

Wilson joined the Broncos after being waived by Lethbridge in the post-season.

"I got put up on waivers, and then Chad reached out over the summer and told me he wanted me to come to camp," Wilson said. "I ended up here and am super pumped about it.

As the hockey season draws near, the Morris Mavericks are looking to build on last season, and manager/teacher representative Seth Cory is looking forward to the year.

Excitement building

The Steinbach Pistons announced they've acquired 20-year-old goaltender Chris Quizi from the Oakville (OJHL) in exchange for a player development fee.

Spending the back half of last season with the Brooks Bandits, Quizi went 10-1-2, with a 2.38 goals against average, and a .913 save percentage.

Welcome to Steinbach

Coming off a strong regular season and playoff run, the Virden Oil Kings are looking to get over the hump in 2025/26, and coach/manager Ryan Mathieson believes they are primed for something special. 

"It's that time of the year, and we're staring to get the itch," Mathieson says with a chuckle. "(I've) been talking about it with some guys, got some ice lined up, so it's coming."

Keeping connected

Two members of the Swift Current Broncos are off to get a taste of "the show." 

Defencemen Peyton Kettles and Josh McGregor are attending NHL rookie camps.

Kettles was picked by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2nd round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

He was a 1st round pick by Swift Current in the WHL Prospects Draft and is entering his third season in the league.

McGregor is a free agent invite to Carolina's camp.

When Travis Moen retired from the NHL he probably could have jumped right to a professional or junior coaching job.

Moen not only played 747 NHL games and won a Stanley Cup, but his two-way style of game often lends itself to success in the coaching ranks.

Instead, the Stewart Valley product opted to help guide his son, Carter, through minor hockey in Swift Current.

Now, as Carter climbs to the WHL, so does Travis.

Moen has signed up this season as an assistant on new Broncos Head Coach Dean DeSilva's staff.

The Moose Jaw Warriors are saddened to learn of the passing of former Booster Club President, Randy Nesvold. 

Nesvold celebrated his 20th year of service to the Moose Jaw Warriors Booster Club in March. He served as president for 15 years. 

Nesvold was part of the Booster Club when they were inducted into the Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame in 2010. 

Nesvold stepped down as President in June, but was intending to continue as 50/50 Admin for the upcoming season.