Local Sports

Sunday, October 20th

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U14 Semi-Finals
Winnipeg Falcons 51 Portage Pitbulls 34

It was just what the team doctor ordered. A perfect 2-0 weekend. After defeating Steinbach, one of the top teams in the league so far this season, on Saturday night, the Terriers responded with a road win in Virden on Sunday.

For the first time in the 2024-2025 BCHL regular season, the Oilers were able to string two wins together.

The first came on Friday (Oct. 18) night with a 6-2 win on the road in Coquitlam against the Express and then added another win tonight in a 4-3 victory back at home over the Vernon Vipers.

Olivier Ciarlo started in net for the Green and Gold, making 25 saves in the contest. Ciarlo has now won four games in the season and three in his last four games. Since donning the new gear in Oilers colours, Ciarlo has gone with a 3-1 record.

Three goals against in the first period proved to be too big of a hole to climb out of as the Steinbach Pistons lost to the Portage Terriers 4-2 Saturday night. 

Steinbach came out flat and the Terriers used it to their advantage, pushing the pace and keeping Steinbach from getting any positive momentum.

It looked as though Steinbach would have a chance to open the scoring on a power play but instead, it was Portage scoring short-handed, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. 

The Red Deer Rebels won their second straight game hanging on to beat Saskatoon 2-1 Saturday night at Peavey Mart Centrium.

The Rebels improved their record to 6-3-1-0 and are tied for top spot in the Central Division with 13 points.

Hunter Mayo opened the scoring 5:11 into the first with his sixth of the season for Red Deer. Mayo leads the league in goals by a defenseman.

Jhett Larson would make it 2-0 for the home side late in the first.

Saskatoon got on the board 4:47 into the second when Brandon Lisowsky found the back of the net.

Luke Mistelbacher (Steinbach, MB), 1:42 into overtime, would help get the Swift Current Broncos back above .500 with a 6-5 thriller over the Moose Jaw Warriors Saturday night.

​The Town of Strathmore is asking residents to fill out a survey on how they want to see recreation and culture services improve in the area.

"Whether it's about amenities you'd like to see, challenges you face, or what you'd love to see in Strathmore's future, this is your chance to join the conversation," wrote the Town on its Facebook page.

The town says residents can also expect postcards in the mail for the Rec and Culture Needs Assessment.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings concluded their far northern road trip with a spirited 4-1 win over the Flin Flon Bombers. Back-to-back contests in the incredibly tough Whitney Forum, the Red Wings now extend their win streak to seven games. 

Braigh LeGrandeur got it started for the Red Wings halfway into the first period with a friendly bounce off of a skate for his third of the year at 10:36 assisted by Cyprus Smith-Davis and Lucas Schmid. 

The 2024 Baseball Manitoba Awards Banquet was held Saturday night in Brandon. Ally Neufeld of Boissevain was named the 16U Female Player of the Year. Neufeld played for the 18U AA Brandon Knights and went to the Nationals with both the 16U Provincial team and the Provincial Senior team. Dale McKinnon of Deloraine was inducted into the Baseball Manitoba Honor Society. Red River Valley was selected the Region of the Year.

The 2024 Baseball Manitoba Awards Banquet was held Saturday night in Brandon. Seth Hooper of St. Adolphe was named the 15U Player of the Year. Hooper had a .429 batting average with 33 runs batted in and stole 19 bases with the Carillon Sultans. On the mound, he recorded 50 strikeouts over 47 innings and had a 1.04 ERA. Hooper also played for Team Manitoba at the Nationals in Laval, Quebec. Red River Valley was selected the Region of the Year.