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The Humboldt Broncos managed a split during their Family Weekend picking up a 3-1 win against the Melville Millionaires but were shutout by the Nipawin Hawks the next night 1-0. 

Edouard Gauthier made his return to the Broncos crease on Friday night after being sidelined for nearly a month with an injury. He made 37 saves against the Millionaires as the Broncos picked up their third straight win against Melville over a two-week span.  

It was a packed weekend of hockey for Weyburn hockey teams, with impressive road wins, and hard-fought battles at home. Here is a look at how the teams fared over the past few days.  

The U18 AAA Weyburn Gold Wings wrapped up their weekend with the second of two exhibition games against the Dakota College Lumberjacks, a junior college team out of Bottineau, North Dakota. After a big 7-1 win on Saturday, the Gold Wings managed to keep up the level of offence for the second game, scoring five goals in the first period alone as they skated to a 7-2 win.  

While the Moose Jaw Warriors took the weekend off, general manager Jason Ripplinger was working overtime, making a number of trades.

The team announced yesterday that defenceman Kalem Parker was traded to the Calgary Hitmen for 15-year-old forward Nathan Gardiner, as well as three draft picks. The Warriors announced Friday the acquisition of 18-year-old defenceman Ryder Ellis and two draft picks from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for 19-year-old defenceman Vojtech Port. The Warriors also added overage defenceman Keaton Dowhaniuk.

Sunday, November 17th

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ bid for a third Grey Cup in five years ended in heartbreak as the Toronto Argonauts delivered a commanding 41-24 victory in the 111th Grey Cup.

Toronto’s victory was led by backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle, thrust into the spotlight after starter Chad Kelly sustained a leg injury in the Eastern Final.

Arbuckle rose to the occasion, throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns in a poised performance that belied his backup status.

Anneka Aspaas scored her second of the game as the Battlefords Sharks overcame a Swift Current comeback for a 3-2 win in overtime on Saturday.

It was a battle of the top two teams in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League at a neutral site in Rosetown.

Maggie Rauckman and Aspas scored for the Sharks in the first period as they took an early lead.

The Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats' comeback started with a shorthanded goal from Team Saskatchewan forward Raela Packet early in the third period.

The Swift Current Home Hardware Legionnaires picked up a win and a loss in Warman.

Defenceman Fynn Harasymchuk broke a third-period tie Friday night lifting Swift Current to a 3-2 win, however, the Wildcats rebounded with a one-goal victory of their own Saturday 4-3.

Forwards Kasey Gleim and Trae Peterson each scored in the Legionnaires' win and netminder Cade Mitchell made 38 saves.

Hunter Wilm, Connor Rieger, and Carter Moen scored during Saturday's loss. Mitchell made 26 saves falling to 8-2 on the season.

One of the WHL's hottest players is looking south.

Swift Current Broncos forward Brady Birnie has committed to play for the NCAA's Bemidji State men's hockey program.

The school did not announce when Birnie would make the jump to the NCAA.

Former NFL star, Jason Kelce ditched his brother's football game to cheer on Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup Sunday evening.

Jason and his brother Travis were roommates with Collaros when they attended the University of Cincinnati.