Connor Miller returns to the Humboldt Broncos with a bronze medal and boosted confidence
Connor Miller returned to Humboldt earlier this week with a bronze medal after helping Canada West finish in third place at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.
He hopes to bring more than a medal back from the international experience to the Humboldt Broncos for the second half of the season.
Weekend SR & AA Hockey recap
Long Lake Hockey League
Friday, December 13
Drake Canucks 4 Lanigan Pirates 2
Foam Lake Flyers 7 Wynyard Monarchs 3
Saturday, December 14
Wadena Wildcats 6 Wynyard Monarchs 3
Watson's Dustin Tokarski earns first NHL win in nearly two years with Carolina
Dustin Tokarski is back in the National Hockey League (NHL) win column.
On Sunday night, the Watson product made his first start inside of an NHL crease in nearly two years with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Tokarski made 27 saves and led the Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and was named the first star of the game.
Broncos Miller and Hansen win bronze medals at World Junior 'A' Challenge
Humboldt Broncos forward Connor Miller and Assistant Coach Carter Hansen have brought home some souvenirs from their experience with the Canada West team at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.
On Sunday, the Canada West team defeated the Canada East team 5-2 in the bronze medal game.
Miller picked up an assist in the win. He ended the tournament with two points (1G-1A).
Broncos swept in weekend series with Mustangs
It was all about taking away time and space from the Melfort Mustangs on Friday night. Ironically, it was time that got the best of Humboldt, as following an outstanding first period, they ran out of gas in a 3-2 loss to the defending champs.
Weekend SR & AA Hockey schedule
Long Lake Hockey League
Friday, December 13
Lanigan Pirates @ Drake Canucks 8:00
Foam Lake Flyers @ Wynyard Monarchs 8:30
Saturday, December 14
Wynyard Monarchs @ Wadena Wildcats 7:00
Broncos and Mustangs will reignite their rivalry this weekend
It has been nearly eight months since the Melfort Mustangs eliminated the Humboldt Broncos from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) postseason, but the loss still has a stinging effect for the Broncos.
St. Peter's Chorus rings in the holidays with Christmas concert performances
After months of preparation, the St. Peter’s Chorus are gearing up for a big weekend.
They will be performing two concerts, Friday night in Wadena at the Wadena Community Legion beginning at 7:30.
Their annual Christmas concert in Humboldt is Sunday afternoon at the St. Augustine Church at 2:30.
Local players named to Sask First Top 160 tournament
There will be a strong local content of U15 hockey players that will be taking part in the Sask First Top 160 tournament later this month.
80 2010-born players from the North regions were selected from the regional camp held in Aberdeen this past weekend (Dec.6-8).
Jeffery Straker to bring his festive favourites to Humboldt on Dec.19
A special Christmas show will arrive in Humboldt next Thursday, December 19th.
Jeffery Straker will be performing A Very Prairie Christmas at the Legion Hall. Lady Friday will be the opening act for the evening.
Straker has been very busy touring around the province with his Christmas performance including a pair of shows at Casino Regina and another two concerts at the Bassment in Saskatoon.