Oil Kings looking to build on last year, ready to climb the mountain

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."

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Kettles and McGregor head to NHL camps

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.

Moen ready for new challenge on WHL bench

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.

Warriors mourn passing of former Booster Club President

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.

Wildcats poised for a big season under the lights

The Winston High Wildcats Football team in Watrous got off to a strong start to their season in six-man football. 

On Friday night, the Wildcats defeated the Clavet Cougars 54-14.  

Clavet has been a thorn in the side of the Wildcats recently, as they’ve claimed the last three provincial champions in 2A Six Man Football.  

Rosetown hosting Kindersley, Delisle for Saturday football jamboree

Normally they have to wait until the "fifth quarter", but on Saturday in Rosetown the junior football squads for Kindersley Composite School, Delisle Composite School, and Rosetown Central High School will have the field to themselves during a special jamboree. 

After watching their seniors go through two weeks of the season the younger players will have a chance to show what they have learned. Four teams in total will be on the field, two Rosetown Royals squads joining one set of Kindersley Kobras and Delisle Rebels.

Bruins look to bounce back as Bears head to Notre Dame in exhibition games

Preseason hockey is underway in Estevan, offering fans an early look at their local teams.

Last night, the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins hosted the Weyburn Red Wings and suffered a 10–3 loss. The two teams will meet again tonight at Affinity Place, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m., continuing the Highway 39 rivalry.

Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, September 10

The Regina Pats handed the Moose Jaw Warriors their first loss of the Western Hockey League pre-season last night. 

Taylor Tabashniuk stopped all 25 shots he faced to earn the shutout.

The Warriors will now prepare to host the Saskatoon Blades Friday night at Temple Gardens Centre.

The Warriors regular season will begin a week from Friday when they play the Wheat Kings in Brandon.

A number of local athletes are back in school and sharing memories of competing at the Canada Summer Games in Newfoundland.

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