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The Dauphin Clippers picked up their 11th win in a row on Wednesday night.
Ronin Mouck and Lyric Smith scored two goals apiece as the Clippers downed Major Pratt, 5-2, to continue their massive winning streak. Julien Lopez also scored for Dauphin in the win.
Dauphin plays two home games this weekend, Saturday night at 7:30 against Swan Valley and Sunday at 12:30 against the Renegades.
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The Dauphin Kings have to wait another day to clinch a spot in the Turnbull Cup playoffs.
There isn't much to say other than it was an underwhelming performance for the Kings as they lost to one of the bottom teams in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) in the Swan Valley Stampeders, 4-2. The loss was even more shocking considering Dauphin beat the best team in the league in Winkler on Sunday night.
The Stampeders scored three goals in the third period to win the game while Dauphin failed to score in the third. Joey Kubas and Havyril Simchuk scored for Dauphin in the game.
The Kings outshot the Stampeders, 47-25, however, Rowan White played incredible for Swan Valley as they kept their playoff hopes alive. They're still 10 points back of the Virden Oil Capitals for the fourth and final playoff spot in the MGEU West Division.
Dauphin continues their four-game homestand on Friday when they welcome the Neepawa Titans to Credit Union Place, puck drop is at 7:30.
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The Dauphin Clippers made it 10 in a row on Tuesday.
Playing an all-Parkland battle against the Roblin Raiders, Dauphin racked up 42 shots and downed the Raiders, 9-3. Maddox Andres opened the scoring for Roblin in the game, however, Dauphin took over from there and never looked back.
Ronin Mouck scored three more goals for Dauphin while Boston Karlson and Jesse Hockridge each scored a pair. Ethan Carnegie and Josh Beyette also scored for Dauphin while Chase Glover played 40 minutes and Ethan Myhre played 20. Grady Turetsky and Eastyn Hramalak also scored for Roblin.
Dauphin jumped ahead of Swan Valley with the win and now sits in second place alone, only behind the 27-0 Vincent Massey Vikings. The Clippers have won 22 of their 27 games and will enter as heavy favourites when they head to Russell to play Major Pratt on Wednesday.
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Cade Legaarden is putting on a show for fans at the rink.
The Grandview star has been named the CCM Player of the Week in the Manitoba U-18 AAA Hockey League after an outstanding week.
In three games last week, Cade scored three times while collecting six points to propel the Rangers to two wins as they hunt for a playoff spot. He had two goals in the team's 4-3 win over Yellowhead last Tuesday before posting another goal on Ukrainian Night in a shootout loss against Kenora.
On Sunday, Legaarden was the setup man as he notched three assists in the team's dominating 5-1 win over the Thistles. The Rangers are six points back of fourth and four back of fifth while being five points ahead of the ninth-place Pembina Valley Hawks.
They're heading to Winnipeg to play the Thrashers this weekend.
Cade has 19 goals and 18 assists this season, with his 37 points putting him tied for second in team scoring.
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The Swan Valley Tigers varsity girls' basketball team defended their home court over the weekend.
Hosting their home tournament, the Tigers went coast-to-coast and won the title with a thrilling 56-49 win over Margaret Barbour in the final, in front of an incredible crowd.
In the round-robin, Swan Valley downed Margaret Barbour, 58-30, and Kamsack, 61-26.
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It was Parkland Strong in Brandon over the weekend.
Eight members of the Parkland Gators Swim Club qualified for the provincial championships and multiple gold medals were brought back home.
Chayne Paziuk:
50m fly stroke - gold medal
50m backstroke - silver medal
100m backstroke - silver medal
50m freestyle - silver medal
100m freestyle - silver medal
50m breaststroke - 4th place
100m breaststroke - 10th place
Lily Montagnion:
50m backstroke - gold medal
100m backstroke - 4th place
200m backstroke - 6th place
50m freestyle - 7th place
50m fly stroke - 8th place
50m breaststroke - 9th place
100m freestyle - 9th place
Polly Fjeldsted:
200m freestyle relay - 5th place
200m medley relay - 7th place
200m backstroke - 8th place
100m backstroke - 11th place
100m individual medley - 15th place
50m backstroke - 16th place
100m freestyle - 22nd place
50m freestyle - 26th place
Frankie Fjeldsted:
200m backstroke - silver medal
50m backstroke - 5th place
100m backstroke - 7th place
100m individual medley - 10th place
100m freestyle - 11th place place
50m freestyle - 14th place place
50m breaststroke - 16th place
Renee Fee:
200m backstroke - bronze medal
100m backstroke - 6th place
50m backstroke - 7th place
200m freestyle - 11th place
100m individual medley - 11th place
100m freestyle - 12th place
50m freestyle - 12th place
Meredith Cottrell:
200m freestyle relay - 5th place
200m medley relay - 7th place
100m breaststroke - 16th place
200m freestyle - 18th place
50m breaststroke - 20th place
100m individual medley - 21st place
50m backstroke - 31st place
100m freestyle - 38th place
Ena Morrisseau:
200m freestyle relay - 5th place
200m medley relay - 7th place
100m breaststroke - 8th place
100m backstroke - 10th place
50m breaststroke - 10th place
100m freestyle - 10th place
100m individual medley - 12th place
50m freestyle - 16th place
Dylan Phillips:
200m freestyle relay - 5th place
200m medley relay - 7th place
200m backstroke - 13th place
50m freestyle - 17th place
100m freestyle - 23rd palce
100m backstroke - 24th place
50m backstroke - 29th place
100m individual medley - 29th place
50m breaststroke - 30th place
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Avery Scott was hooked from the moment she first stepped onto the ice as a kindergartener.
With a fierce dedication and an undeniable passion for the sport, she has honed her skills over the years, becoming one of the top junior curlers in Dauphin.
Now, under the bright lights of the Beausejour Sportsplex, she continues to chase greatness, sliding and sweeping her way toward victory.
"It was something I wanted to try at the time and I'm very glad I did," said Scott.
Scott was a divisional champion during her days in middle school. While that was an accomplishment that the star curler from Dauphin will never forget, she was looking to pad her curling resume once entering high school at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS).
During her first three years at the lone high school in Dauphin, Avery and her foursome attempted to qualify for the provincial championships, but came up just short at the zone championships. Now a grade 12 senior, Avery had one last chance.
Going up against rinks from Swan River, Glenella, and Alonsa, Avery and her team were dominant, winning all three games to earn the provincial berth. For the first time in her high school career, Avery is heading to the provincial curling championships.
"It's awesome. This is my first year with this team and it feels amazing," said Scott. "This is something we have looked forward to for a long time. Finally getting a chance to compete in the provincial event is going to be great."
Avery is joined by Stuart Fisher who plays third, Lucas Boulbria at second, and Marlee Hadway at lead. The foursome from Dauphin are Zone 8 champions and Avery is thrilled to be a part of the team and playing skip.
"We have so many strengths on this team," said Scott. "We see the proper shot, call it, and then make it. We're a very strong team."
"I think we're going to do well, looking forward to playing against teams I haven't played before," offered Scott.
On top of competing in high school, Avery has also been playing in ladies' night at the Dauphin Curling Club since middle school and she's looking forward to having her family right by her side as the Dauphin Clippers curling team competes in the 2025 Manitoba High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) provincial curling championships in Beausejour.
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After posting a big 2-1 win over the Winkler Flyers on Sunday, the Dauphin Kings remain as honourable mentions this week in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's Top 20 rankings.
Dauphin earned three of a possible six points over the weekend, which saw the team lose in a shootout against Steinbach before being blanked by Niverville on Saturday. Dauphin stormed back from three goals down twice on Friday en route to what goes down as a successful weekend for the club.
Dauphin continues to lead the MGEU West Division at 29-12-1-1. They're seven points ahead of Northern Manitoba, with one game in hand. The team's busy February continues on Wednesday when the Swan Valley Stampeders are in town. Dauphin then plays Friday (Neepawa), Sunday (Niverville), and next Tuesday (Northern Manitoba), before heading on the road for three games next weekend against Steinbach, Niverville, and the Blues.
The next broadcast is on February 18 with Darnell Duff and Jeff Henson, starting with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:20.
The Trenton Golden Hawks of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) remain on top of the rankings. They've won 12 straight games and are 41-5-2-0. The Greater Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL), Edmundston Blizzard of the Maritime Hockey League (MHL), and Leamington Flyers (OJHL) round out the Top 5.
In Manitoba, Jayce Legaarden and the Flyers are ranked seventh. Dating back to November 8, Winkler earned points in 26 straight games before Dauphin snapped their streak on Sunday night. Led by Brody Beauchemin's 49 points and Legaarden's 47, the Flyers lead the league with 70 points, three more than Steinbach. Liam Ernst also leads all goaltenders with eight shutouts.
The Steinbach Pistons are ranked 10th. The second-ranked Pistons survived a scare against Dauphin on Friday and beat Winkler in a shootout on Saturday night. Six of their next 11 games will come at the HyLife Centre. At this time, they're scheduled to play their final two regular-season games at the Southeast Event Centre, their brand-new facility that is currently under construction.
Steinbach is led by league leader Connor Paronuzzi who has 66 points while Christian Green has been a workhorse between the pipes, playing 2091 minutes, only behind Cole Sheffield and winning a league-leading 26 games.
Dauphin will play the Pistons next Friday at the HyLife Centre.
Blake Spiller and the Portage Terriers are ranked 13th, down three spots from last week. Portage has won four straight games, two of which came against Steinbach last weekend. Portage is third overall in the league with 32 wins and 65 points. Cameron Bullinger (53) and Nolan Nenow (49) lead the way offensively for Portage. They play the Blues on Wednesday and Steinbach on Friday.
Bo Eisner, Will Munro, and the Melfort Mustangs of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) are ranked sixth. With 36 wins and 72 points, Melfort is the lone team in the SJHL to have clinched a playoff spot as they're six points ahead of Flin Flon. Melfort is looking to defend the championship they won last year.
Flin Flon, meanwhile, is ranked 14th this week. Their 26-game point streak was recently snapped, but they still have a strong grip on second place, eight points ahead of Weyburn, while still being in a spot to catch the league-leading Mustangs.
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Ryder Waggoner’s basketball journey began in grade seven when he first picked up a ball in his hometown of Dauphin. From the start, his passion for the game was undeniable.
When he graduated from elementary school and moved on to Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS), Ryder set his sights on making the junior varsity boys' basketball team. However, the road wasn’t easy—he didn’t crack the main roster at tryouts. Instead of letting that setback define him, Ryder embraced the challenge and joined the practice squad, determined to prove himself.
Fueled by relentless work ethic and unwavering dedication, Ryder spent months honing his skills, waiting for his opportunity. His perseverance paid off. After spending the first two-thirds of the season on the practice roster, Ryder earned a well-deserved promotion to the main team—a testament to his resilience and love for the game.
"Yeah, that felt great," said Waggoner. "Putting all that work and seeing it pay off, such an amazing feeling."
Starting as a practice player, Waggoner developed into an impact player and helped Dauphin qualify for the provincial championships, his debut chance to shine on the provincial stage.
"It was pretty nerve-racking at the start, going up against some of the best basketball players in the province," said Waggoner. "Once you got on the court, however, you didn't feel those nerves anymore. Just a very cool experience."
Ryder faced a tough choice in grade 10, stepping away from basketball for a season. But as his junior varsity eligibility came to an end, he knew the game was still calling his name. Determined to make his comeback, he pushed himself harder than ever—and when grade 11 rolled around, he earned a spot on the varsity boys' team.
The moment he stepped back on the court, he knew he was right where he belonged.
"It felt amazing to be back, I missed it so much," continued Waggoner. "I was very anxious to get back on the court with the guys."
The Dauphin star is back with the varsity boys' team this season and what a year it's been. Dauphin continues to roll as one of the top teams in the province at the 'AAA' classification, currently ranked sixth as of last week's rankings.
Dauphin has shown that they can stick with any team in the province offensively while being committed to locking down defensively and Waggoner is a big part of the team's winning culture.
"The boys have put in so much work over the years and it's paying off for us," commented Waggoner. "It's so great to be a part of a team that is so dedicated. We're all working towards one common goal."
Waggoner has put together several all-star games throughout the season. In a game against Fisher Branch at the Ste. Rose tournament, Waggoner had 12 points, 16 rebounds, and four blocks. Then at the Pembina Trails Collegiate tournament, Ryder was named player of the game in the team's win against Springfield after a monster performance, consisting of 14 points, 21 rebounds, and seven blocks.
Over the weekend, Ryder had 10 points, 14 rebounds, four steals, and four blocks in a victory against St. Maurice. Hosting the Clipper Classic at the DRCSS, Dauphin advanced to the final where they downed Neepawa, 88-80, to defend their home court successfully.
"It was super cool to win on our home court. The gym was packed with fans cheering for us, so it was nice to get the job done for them," offered Waggoner.
In the finals, Ryder had another monster game. He scored 16 points, paired with an incredible 26 rebounds, and two steals. Following the game, he was named a tournament all-star.
"That's so cool, it was my first basketball trophy, so it's something that I will cherish forever."
Jaxon Larocque was also named a tournament all-star while Nick Hudyma was named the tournament's most valuable player. Hudyma had 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in the final against Neepawa, while Larocque had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks.
With Saturday's championship, Dauphin has two titles this season while finishing in the top three in every event. As Dauphin will look to climb up the rankings leading to the provincial qualifiers, Ryder believes this is an extremely special group, capable of amazing things.
"It all starts with our work ethic and chemistry," ended Waggoner. "We're an extremely tight-knit group. We connect very well as a group."
Ryder Waggoner, a grade 12 basketball star from Dauphin is making the most of his senior season wearing the Green & White.
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For the third time this season, the Dauphin Kings have taken down the defending champions and top team in the MJHL.
Powered by an incredible performance from Bryson Yaschyshyn, the Kings downed the Winkler Flyers, 2-1, in an incredible game at the ICON Arena.
Dauphin also won both games played in Winkler. Against his former team, Bryson was nothing short of spectacular as he made 34 saves, including one that'll be seen in highlight reels for the rest of the season.
Both of Dauphin's goals were on the power play, scored by Gavin Nemis and Ethan Stewart.
Dauphin improves to 29-12-1-1 and are seven points clear of the Blizzard for top spot in the West Division.
Next action is Wednesday on home ice against Swan Valley:
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A massive first period fuelled the Parkland U-18 Rangers as they earned three of a possible four points this weekend.
Noah Smigelsky led the way with two goals as the Rangers picked up a 5-1 win against the Kenora Thistles. Parkland went 2-for-7 on the power play and went 5-for-6 on the penalty kill. Dayson Martin and Alex Campbell also scored for Parkland in the win while Piet Mierau turned away 21 shots.
With the win, the Rangers have inched closer to the fifth place Southwest Cougars. With 23 wins and 48 points, Parkland is just four points back of the Cougars and six points back of the Winnipeg Thrashers who are in fourth.
The Rangers head to Winnipeg next weekend for two games against the Wild before finishing their season with a single game in Brandon and back-to-back against Eastman on February 22-23.
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