Red Wings are off to the SJHL Finals
Josh Sale tipped a point shot from Dallen Oxelgren just over five minutes into overtime to give the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings a berth in the SJHL finals. The goal gave the Red Wings a 3-2 win in the game and a 4-2 win in the series over the Flin Flon Bombers.
"I just saw the shot coming and realized I probably needed to deflect it," Sale said of the series-winning goal. "I deflected it in, and I kind of blacked out for a second, then realized we won. It's kind of the best feeling in the world."
"Something special" - Red Wings coach Cody Mapes ahead of Game 6 tonight
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are looking to advance to the Canterra Seeds Cup Final with a win on home ice tonight against the Flin Flon Bombers. After going up 3-0 in the semi-final series, the Red Wings have dropped their last two games to set up tonight’s Game 6 at Crescent Point Place. With the opportunity to advance to the finals for the first time in over a decade on home ice, head coach and general manager Cody Mapes of the Red Wings knows how special this game could be.
Red Wings lose on the road, Game 6 set for Monday night
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings will have another chance to clinch their spot in the SJHL finals Monday night, after they fell 6-1 to the Flin Flon Bombers in Game 5 at the Whitney Forum Saturday night. The loss was the first on the road for the Red Wings in the playoffs.
Bombers extend series with win over Red Wings
The best-of-seven SJHL semi-final series between the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings and Flin Flon Bombers will be going back to Flin Flon for Game 5. The Bombers opened the scoring in the first period and would continue to add to the lead throughout the game for a 5-1 victory, silencing the 1420 in attendance at Crescent Point Place.
Red Wings make it three in a row over Bombers
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings pushed the Flin Flon Bombers to the brink of elimination Tuesday night. Ethan Dekay scored a hat trick as the Red Wings skated to a 4-1 win on home ice at Crescent Point Place to go up 3-0 in their best-of-seven semifinal series.
"Couldn't have done it without my teammates, and my linemates," Dekay said after the game.
"It was a little sloppy," Red Wings head coach Cody Mapes said of his team's performance. "But at the end of the day, we did some things that we believe are going to give us success here throughout the series."
Home-ice advantage: Excitement planned as Red Wings playoffs continue
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings took a commanding lead in the semi-final series against the Flin Flon Bombers, winning games one and two in Flin Flon over the weekend. The series will continue tonight and tomorrow here in Weyburn.
Sales and marketing director of the Weyburn Red Wings, Ryder Burns, explains the fan experience planned for the upcomng home games.
Red Wings defuse Bombers to take Game 2 in Flin Flon
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are coming back home with a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven SJHL semifinal series with Flin Flon Bombers, after winning Game 2 in Flin Flon Saturday night.
"I kind of sound like a broken record here, but our guys are just continuing to get better every day," said head coach Cody Mapes after the 4-1 victory. "They're doing a good job to play within themselves, and everybody's just doing their job."
Red Wings take first game against Bombers
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings came into Game 1 of the SJHL semi-final series with the Flin Flon Bombers Friday night looking to continue their strong postseason play on the road. Three goals in the first period, and 39 saves by Angelo Zol helped lift the Red Wings to a win to take the first game of the best-of-seven series.
Due North: Red Wings prepare for Game 1 of the SJHL semifinals against Bombers
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings head north to the Whitney Forum to take on the Flin Flon Bombers in Game 1 of the SJHL semifinals. The Red Wings come in as the underdog, ranking third in the SJHL regular season compared to the Bombers who ranked second. That means the Bombers will have home-ice advantage, however the Red Wings have been excellent on the road all year long.
Matonovich save named SJHL Highlight of the Year
All season long, the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have been showcasing their skills with a number of highlight reel plays. One play, however, has stood out above the rest.
On March 8th, in a game against the Melville Millionaires, goaltender Ty Matonovich made a save that has captured the attention of the entire league. Divng across the crease, he got his stick in front of a shot by Millionaires' forward Gaborik Carlson, saving what looked to be a sure goal. After a vote by fans, the save was named the SJHL's Highlight of the Year.