Blaine Weyland

Barrett Smith was lightning quick on the field for the Humboldt Collegiate Institue (HCI) Mohawks football team over the last four years. 

Now he will have the chance to be a member of the Thunder in the Queen City. 

During the Christmas holidays, Smith received a special gift, signing a commitment to Regina Thunder for the 2025 season.  

Long Lake Hockey League 

Friday, January 3 

Drake Canucks 4 Watrous Winterhawks 2 

Wadena Wildcats @ Foam Lake Flyers PPD 

Saturday, January 4 

Wynyard Monarchs 5 @ Lanigan Pirates 1 

Foam Lake Flyers 6 @ Leroy Braves 3 

Sunday, January 5 

Wadena Wildcats 3 Drake Canucks 0 

Twin Rivers Hockey League 

Saturday, January 4 

Before the Humboldt Broncos began 2025 on the ice, they were busy off the ice. 

On Friday night, the Broncos acquired 20-year-old goaltender Dazza Mitchell along with a 2025 draft pick from the Weyburn Red Wings in exchange for 19-year-old forward Josh Sale and 19-year-old goalie Ty Matonovich.  

Mitchell has appeared in 116 games with the Red Wings between 2021-24, registering 48 wins during that time.  

Long Lake Hockey League 

Friday, January 3 

Watrous Winterhawks @ Drake Canucks 8:00 

Wadena Wildcats @ Foam Lake Flyers 8:30 

Saturday, January 4 

Wynyard Monarchs @ Lanigan Pirates 7:00 

With a new year comes change. 

The Humboldt Broncos hope the change will reflect in a positive way as they kick off the 2025 portion of their schedule on Saturday, when they host the Kindersley Klippers. 

Heading into the weekend, the Broncos are on the edge of the playoff picture, holding down the final playoff spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) with 31 points, a slim two-point advantage over the La Ronge Ice Wolves.  

Kirk Muyres and Laura Walker Olympic dreams were dashed on Thursday after they were eliminated from the Mixed Doubles Curling Canadian Olympic Trials in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. 

In their final matchup of the round robin, the Muyres and Walker were defeated by the Saskatoon duo of Nancy Martin and Steve Laycock 7-5.  

Humboldt Broncos defenceman Oakley McIlwain ended 2024 on a strong note.  

McIlwain was named the SJHL’s SuperU Defenceman of the Month for December. 

In eight games, the Lloydminster product collected nine points (4G-5A).  

On the season, the Broncos defenceman has 23 points (7G-16A) in 28 games. 

After plenty of cold days in December, the warm air is moving in just before Christmas Day this week.  

The majority of southern Saskatchewan has been issued a fog advisory over the last couple of days.  

Danielle Desjardins meteorologist with Environment Canada explains how the warm air creates the heavy fog.  

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added some potential insurance to the quarterback room.

On Monday, the Roughriders acquired the playing rights for Jake Maier from the Calgary Stampeders in exchange for a conditional 8th round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft.  

Maier was the Stampeders starting quarterback for the last two seasons, taking over the reins from Bo Levi Mitchell.  

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is not only a vital steppingstone for aspiring players aiming to make it to the next level, but also an important development ground for the coaches. 

Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach Carter Hansen recently had a chance to pad his resume and add some coaching experience, serving as the Video Coach for the Canada West team at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.