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The Swift Current Broncos showed determination and flashes of strong play but came up short in a 2-0 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday night in their second game of the WHL pre-season.

The first period was a competitive back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading chances and testing the goaltenders. Despite 9 shots from Swift Current and 10 from Moose Jaw, neither team was able to break through before the first intermission.

The Cochrane Endurance Project (CEPR) is set to host its second annual XC Open on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre.

The event is open to both Athletics Alberta club members and school-based teams, giving runners of all levels a chance to test themselves on a well-maintained local course.

“After a year of trail maintenance and another year of experience hosting this event, our organizing committee is ready to deliver a premium cross-country experience,” said CEPR head coach Travis Cummings.

It was a great start for the Eastman Selects who won both their games on Friday night at the Stoney Creek Showcase.

In the first game, the Selects went up against the Nepean Wildcats, winning 2-0.

"Our forecheck was pretty consistent, and strong," coach Trevor Hildebrand said proudly. "We got a few timely stops from call up netminder Delaney Dreger."

Dreger is getting the opportunity because both regular Selects goalies because they are playing in the U18 Team Manitoba vs U of M series this weekend.

A late four-quarter touchdown and two-point conversion by Rayan Yuhas-Gebhart was too much for the Swift Current Comp. Colts to overcome Friday night.

Cade Sanderson clawed Swift Current within a point with 1:48 left in the game, scoring a 76-yard punt return, but the Colts' extra point kick was blocked as they ultimately fell 22-21 to the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes at Colts Field. 

The MJHL preseason officially kicked off for the Steinbach Pistons on Friday night, as they dumped the Winkler Flyers 5-2.

Young guys get a chance

With both teams putting younger rosters on display, players from both sides tried to make an impression early, as the game featured some physical moments, combined with some learning opportunities for players that got their first taste of real junior A action.

Learning experience

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings took the ice for the first time against another team since April 27th as they hosted the Melville Millionaires for the first game of preseason action at the newly named Whitecap Resources Centre.  

Country 94.1's Local Sports Live returns to the gridiron Friday afternoon at the Swift Current Comp. High School.

The Colts will host the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes as they look to continue their winning start to the season.

Kye Griffin, punter, kicker, and defensive back for the Colts, said he's excited for the chance to begin the season with a 2-0.

The tables will turn this week, as the prairie rivalry between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the two teams will meet at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday.  

Saskatchewan opened the 2025 season series with a thrilling 34-30 win on Sunday. With a win tomorrow, the green and white will clinch the season series between the two clubs.  

The Swift Current Broncos have announced perhaps the largest coaching staff in franchise history.

They've added retired local NHL veteran Travis Moen and Burnaby product Roshen Jaswal as assistant coaches.

They join the returning Regan Darby as assistants on new Head Coach Dean DeSilva's staff.

The Cochrane Generals are fine-tuning their roster for the HJHL season with the first of two home-and-home preseason series this weekend.

Tonight, the Gens are in Didsbury to face the Mountainview Colts, then return to Totem One for a rematch Sunday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m.

The Generals don’t typically face the Colts in preseason, but it’s an ideal matchup to get the adrenaline flowing.