Local Sports

The Strathmore Venom junior lacrosse team had a successful home opener last weekend.

On Friday, May 23, the Venom were at the Strathmore Family Centre taking on the Calgary Axemen. 

"The crowd was awesome with a packed arena," said Travis Gauthier, vice president of Strathmore Lacrosse. "The team fed into the amazing energy from the crowd and played a really solid game."

By the end of the game, the Venom scored a 9-4 victory over the Axemen.

The Carolina Hurricanes have lived to play another day. The 'Canes surprised Florida 3-0 in Stanley Cup playoff action last night.  Frederik Andersen stopped all 20 shots he faced for the shutout. The Panthers still lead the series 3 games-to-one.

The Edmonton Oilers look to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference final tonight when they host the Dallas Stars.

At the Memorial Cup, the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers beat Moncton 3-1, improving to 2 and 0. The Tigers play the London Knights tonight with the winner getting a bye into Sunday's championship game.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Weyburn Beavers return to Tom Laing Park this Thursday, officially kicking off the collegiate baseball season. 

Head coach for the Beavers Cam Williams says the team is excited to start the action. Players arrived in town yesterday from across Canada and the United States yesterday, on the tails of their college ball seasons.  

“Obviously a lot of guys had really good school ball years, but overall summer ball is just a different ball game to use the term. The guys are just really excited.” 

MONDAY, MAY 26TH

NHL
Playoffs - Best of 7
Eastern Conference Finals
Game 4
Carolina 3 Florida 0
Florida leads series 3-1

PWHL
Walter Cup Finals - Best of 5
Game 4
Minnesota 2 Ottawa 1 (Overtime)
Minnesota wins series 3-1

MLB
Toronto 2 Texas 1

The Medicine Hat Tigers return to the ice tonight with a shot at a bye to the Memorial Cup final.

The Tigers improved to 2-and-0 at the tournament with a 3-1 win over the Moncton Wildcats last night in Rimouski.

They’ll face the also-undefeated London Knights this evening, with the winner securing a direct path to the championship game.

This past weekend, Killarney was buzzing thanks to the annual ball tournament that saw hundreds come out and enjoy great on the field talent, as well as the community. 

After a thrilling tournament win, the Garden Valley Collegiate Zodiacs will once again represent Zone 4 at the upcoming provincials in Stonewall, and head coach Darren Crane says this group is primed to bring home a win.

Don't let her trademark smile fool you, Eastman Wildcats U17 start pitcher Kelsey Warkentine is all business when she steps on the mound and through hard work, dedication and support from family and teammates, she keeps getting better.

Hockey Weyburn acknowledged the success and growth of their players this evening hosting their annual awards night. 

The night began with the Chris Mann Memorial Official Awards, chosen by the Referee in Chief and Mentor group.

• Junior Female Official of the Year – Jaya Clark
• Junior Male Official of the Year – Cashton Archibald 
• Senior Official of the Year - Cole Bourassa 

Followed by the Hockey Weyburn Special Recognition Awards.

• Volunteer of the Year– Monica Peterson 

The Humboldt Hurricanes Soccer teams struck gold on the pitch this weekend at the Sask Cup Rural Provincial Championships held in Humboldt.  

It was nearly a clean sweep for the Humboldt squads with plenty of strong showings. 

The U19 team won gold following a 3-2 victory over the East Central Soccer Academy. Also, Liam Zimmerman was named the U19 Tournament MVP.