Scoreboard/Line-up - Thursday, May 8
Winkler Minor Basketball wraps up fun and successful season
Winkler Minor Basketball wrapped up another year and Executive Director Wes Ens couldn't be happier or prouder of how it all went.
Gordon looking forward to suiting up for University of North Dakota
Isaac Gordon announced that he will be transferring to the University of North Dakota and will be suiting up in the legendary green next season.
Jets push late but fall short in 3–2 loss to Stars
The Winnipeg Jets came up short in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Dallas Stars, falling 3–2 at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night.
Despite a late-game surge and pulling Connor Hellebuyck for the extra attacker, the Jets couldn’t find the tying goal and now trail the best-of-seven series 1–0.
Leslie reacts to massive Broncos overhaul
The future of the Swift Current Broncos has been significantly overhauled in one day.
"We had scenarios that we had in our minds that we wanted to accomplish," said Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie. "For the most part, we did an OK job with it."
Swift Current made three trades on the day of the WHL Penticton Vees Expansion Draft and the 1st round of the WHL Prospect Draft.
They sent away three veteran players in Brady Birnie, Luke Mistelbacher, and Grayson Burzynski, while acquiring twelve draft picks and a prospect to restock the cupboards.
Broncos draft Cohenn Rotar in 1st round
After a busy day for their front office, the Swift Current Broncos added a skilled forward to their prospect pool.
Swift Current selected Grande Prairie's Cohenn Rotar with the 22nd pick in the WHL Prospect Draft.
It's a 1st round selection they added after deals with Saskatoon and Brandon earlier in the day.
Broncos deal Mistelbacher & Burzynski for multiple draft picks
Another blockbuster deal from the Swift Current Broncos at the WHL Prospect Draft.
Swift Current sent veterans Luke Mistelbacher and Grayson Burzynski to the Brandon Wheat Kings for Brandon’s 2025 1st round pick (15th Overall), a 2nd round pick in 2025 (37th overall), Brandon's 3rd round pick in 2027, their 3rd round pick in 2028, their 6th round pick in 2028, and 2009-born forward Alex Letourneau.
2025 Red Wings Exit Interview: Dallen Oxelgren
Dallen Oxelgren played his entire junior hockey career with the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings. As a product of Weyburn, Dallen would work his way to becoming an everyday, physically dominant shutdown defenseman. I chatted with him about his time as a Red Wing, what it was like playing in his hometown, and what the future may hold for Dallen Oxelgren. You can listen to the full interview at the bottom of this article.
2025 Red Wings Exit Interview: Braigh LeGrandeur
Braigh LeGrandeur played his entire junior hockey career with the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings. Playing three full seasons with the Red Wings, LeGrandeur would establish himself as a hard-working leader and stepped into the role of Assistant Captain. I talked with Braigh about his career as a Red Wing, how its progressed and grown since his first year, and the future for Braigh LeGrandeur as he's committed to playing for the University of Alberta - Augustana. You can listen to the full interview at the bottom of this article.
Broncos deal Birnie to Penticton, Shaunavon's Stevenson joins Vees
A major move by the Swift Current Broncos at the WHL Penticton Vees expansion draft.
Instead of simply allowing the Vees to pick a player from their roster or protected list, the Broncos made a significant deal with the incoming WHL franchise out of the Okanagan.
They've sent veteran forward Brady Birnie and 2009-born prospect Brooks DeMars to the Vees for a 2025 WHL Prospects Draft 4th-round pick, a 2026 2nd-round pick, a 2027 1st-round pick, a 2028 5th-round pick, and a conditional 8th-round pick in 2028.