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Former Swift Current Broncos Captain Adam Lowry went under the knife yesterday.

The NHL's Winnipeg Jets announced their current captain underwent successful hip surgery.

They reported his recovery time will be 5-6 months. 

Lowry scored 16 goals to go with 18 assists in 73 games this season. He added 4 goals during Winnipeg's playoff run.

The Calgary product has been with the Jets for 11 seasons and 775 NHL games.

Lowry played 4 seasons and 235 games with the Broncos in the WHL.

The Southeast Homeschool community took advantage of sunny weather this week to host its second annual track and field meet, drawing students from across the region.

The event, now in its second year, saw significant growth in participation, with attendance rising from about 85 students last year to approximately 115 this year. Students from Estevan, Weyburn, Radville and surrounding areas took part.

Track and Field sectionals took place Monday in Rosetown for the west side of the West Central District Athletic Association.

And they're off!

The Grande Prairie Stompede official kicks off the WPCA chuckwagon season tonight.

High River's Jason Glass made it all the way to the final four dash for cash last year but ended up in third.

Glass would later go on to win the Calgary Stampede and have an outstanding year, finishing second overall in the world standings.

Watch for Chase Vigen too, who hails from Grande Prairie but now calls Calgary home, as he took home the championship buckle and the winnings that go with it in 2023.

The Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association has released the list of May's Athletes of the Month.

A.E. Peacock Collegiate:

• Brecon Swalm - Badminton
• Dayton Vickaryous - Golf

Central Collegiate:

• Quin Graves - Track and Field
• Emily Lin - Track and Field

Riverview Collegiate:

• Emilee Painchaud - Track and Field 
• Alpha Sampson - Track and Field

Vanier Collegiate:

It takes countless hours of training, both physically and mentally, on the parts of track and field athletes. It’s also hours of coaching and facilitation by teachers and community coaches, not to mention the hours of set up, take down and administration to run a meet.  

The Canadian Wrestling’s Elite tour made its highly anticipated return to Weyburn Tuesday night, bringing body slams, big energy, and even a can of wet dog food to the Weyburn Legion. Part of the "Point to Prove" Tour, the event was headlined by former TNA World Heavyweight Champion “Cowboy” James Storm and featured a full card of matches that had the crowd on their feet throughout the night. 

Veterans Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry scored a goal and an assist each and the Edmonton Oilers topped the Dallas Stars 4-1 last night, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in the NHL's Western Conference final. The Oilers can finish it off Thursday night in Dallas.

Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their season against Florida. The Panthers take a 3-1 series lead into game 5.

The Medicine Hat Tigers beat the London Knights 3-1 at the Memorial Cup last night. With the win, the Tigers earned a spot in the championship game on Sunday night.

TUESDAY, MAY 27TH

NHL
Playoffs - Best of 7
Western Conference Finals
Game 4
Edmonton 4 Dallas 1
Edmonton leads series 3-1

MLB
Texas 2 Toronto 0

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH

The undefeated Medicine Hat Tigers are heading to the Memorial Cup final.

On Tuesday night, the Western Hockey League champions punched their ticket with a 3–1 win over the Ontario Hockey League champion London Knights.

It was a huge night for Cochrane’s Ethan Neutens, who scored his first Memorial Cup goal. Acquired from the Kelowna Rockets earlier in the season, Neutens stepped up with the equalizer, lingering low along the goal line to fire home a Tanner Molendyk rebound just over five minutes into the second period.