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The Swan Valley Tigers varsity girls' basketball team is feeling great after a solid weekend.
They played in the Neepawa Tigers' Classic and came home with a bronze medal after beating the host Tigers in a thrilling third-place match, 54-49. The Tigers advanced to the A-side semi-finals after beating Ste. Rose, 48-43.
While they lost to a powerhouse Vincent Massey Brandon squad in their following match, the Tigers finished the event perfectly with a third-place finish.
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Talon Hogg is all about the Interlake Lightning program and will soon be all about the Dauphin Kings.
The 17-year-old from Warren is in his fourth season with the program, dating back to the 2021-22 campaign when he played 28 games with the U-15 team and eight with the U-17 team.
For the past three years, Hogg has been with the U-18 team in the Manitoba U-18 AAA Hockey League and he has certainly made a name for himself. Hogg has played 119 regular season games with the U-18 team, scoring 16 times and posting 53 points along with 110 penalty minutes. He's now 32 games into his final season with the team as Interlake is locked into an intense playoff race.
"Things are going pretty good, our goal was to be higher in the standings at this point but we're battling it out," said Hogg. "We have a great group of guys that are committed to making a serious push, so it's fun to be a part of."
After a nail-biting 3-2 overtime loss to the Parkland Rangers on Sunday, the Lightning sit at 15-12-2-3 with 35 points, clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot. They’re holding a four-point lead over Pembina Valley but are also just four points behind Eastman, who currently holds the fifth spot.
With the stakes higher than ever, the Lightning have turned up the heat, securing points in all three of their last games and winning two of those contests. As team captain, Hogg is fully embracing the challenge ahead, knowing the next few months will be a battle for a playoff berth.
After a decade-long playoff drought, previous to last year, the Lightning are hungry to return to the postseason, and Hogg’s leadership will be key to their success. Last year, they pushed the powerhouse Winnipeg Wild to a thrilling fifth game in what was widely regarded as one of the most exciting playoff series in recent memory. The hunger for redemption is real, and the Lightning are poised to fight tooth and nail for another shot at glory.
"It was great making the playoffs last year for the first time in 10 years, that was a special achievement for our group," said Hogg. "It would be great to lock up a playoff spot again this year to show how this program has evolved over the years. It's really cool to be a part of and I'm looking forward to being a part of our playoff push."
This weekend, the Lightning head to Brandon for a showdown against the league-leading Wheat Kings. As the captain and a key leader both on and off the ice, Talon is proving his worth with an outstanding season. With six goals and 14 assists, he’s sixth in team scoring and on track for the best year of his AAA career. His two power-play goals are just the tip of the iceberg as Hogg eyes a career-high, sitting just one point shy of last season’s total of 21 points.
Known for his relentless defensive work, Hogg takes immense pride in shutting down opposing players, but it’s his all-around game that truly stands out. His rock-solid play on the back end is allowing him to transition the puck up the ice to create offensive chances with consistency. As the regular season enters its final stretch, Hogg is poised to finish strong and leave it all on the ice.
"Looking forward to next year and what's to come, I knew that I needed to have a good year," commented Hogg. "I want to work very hard and do anything in my power to help our group make the playoffs this year. That's what is driving me this year."
"It was really cool. I definitely was looking forward to it and the experience was great," continued Hogg. "I had fun and the guys welcomed me with open arms. It was a day that I will never forget."
"That definitely relieved some stress, I wasn't sure coming into the season where I would be next year," ended Hogg. "Knowing I will be in Dauphin is very exciting for me. Doug and I talked about my roles next year, the program, and the facility. It was a no-brainer for me to sign. I'm looking forward to the development and starting my junior career in Dauphin."
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The Dauphin Clippers hockey team has hit a dozen wins.
Competing in the Westman High School Hockey League, Dauphin made their way to Minnedosa to play the Chancellors on Tuesday night and are coming back to Dauphin after a dominating 6-2 win.
Dauphin never trailed, leading 2-1 after 20 minutes, 4-2 after 40 minutes, and 6-2 after the final buzzer. Josh Yakielashek led the way for Dauphin with two goals. Layne Wolfenden, Julien Lopez, Noah Hanneson, and Norman Lacquette also scored for the Clippers in the win.
With the victory, Dauphin is now 12-4 on the season and are competing for the top few spots in the league. It's now time for some home cooking as Dauphin hosts Crocus Plains on Friday night at 7:30 at Credit Union Place before hosting the league-leading and undefeated Vincent Massey Vikings on Saturday afternoon at 4:30.
You can pull off a double header of hockey action at Credit Union Place on Saturday. Following the Clippers game, the Parkland U-18 Rangers welcome the Winnipeg Bruins to town at 7:30. The Rangers are coming off a great weekend as they secured three of a possible four points. They're going up against a Bruins team that is in third place, three points behind the Wheat Kings for first overall. Six Dauphin Kings prospects are on the Bruins.
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It was a sluggish start but when they hit their stide, they never looked back.
Dauphin scored five unanswered goals as they downed their Parkland rival, Swan Valley Stampeders on Tuesday night, 5-2, at Credit Union Place. It was Dauphin's 24th win of the season and they've now scored 18 goals in their last two games.
Swan Valley came out firing with 10 of the first 11 shots in the game and Dobie Unrau and Ben Groome scored for the Stampeders to take a 2-0 lead for the road team. Dauphin started to hit their stride with about eight minutes left in the first and ended up with 10 shots in the opening period, racking up nine of the final 13 in the period.
That's when Dauphin started firing things up offensively as the second period started, Ty Pratte opened up the scoring with his second of the season and his were followed up by Naaman Hofer's fifth of the season and Cayden Glovers 28th of the year. Glover's goal was scored on the man advantage as Dauphin took a 3-2 lead into the third period.
Gavin Nemis doubled up the lead on a beautiful breakaway shot with less than 10 minutes left and the newest King, Nolan Masson iced the game into an empty net as the 19-year-old, acquired at the Trade Deadline, scored his first as a King in his first game with the team.
With the win, Dauphin is now alone atop the MGEU West Division with a record of 24-9-1. They're two points up on the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, with four games in hand. Paired with this loss from Swan Valley and Virden beating Selkirk, the Oil Capitals are now 10 points up on them. Virden holds the fourth and final playoff spot. Waywayseecappo lost to Winkler and are now four points back of Virden for fourth.
King Notes:
- Doug Hedley is eligible to return to practice on Wednesday. Tuesday's game concluded his eight-game suspension and he will be behind the bench on Friday night when the Kings head south to Winkler to play Jayce Legaarden and the Flyers;
- You can hear Friday's game right here on 730CKDM with Darnell Duff and Jeff Henson, starting with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:20;
- Prior to that, stay tuned for the Dauphin Kings Power Play Show on Friday afternoon at 4 to hear from the team's head goach and general manager on his return;
- Dauphin will play three straight games away from home starting on Friday in Winkler before heading to Winnipeg to play the Blues on Saturday and next Tuesday, they're in Swan River to play the Stampeders. Dauphin returns home to Credit Union Place next Saturday, January 25 as Dauphin hosts Virden in Ukrainian Night. You can get your tickets at the CNUF Office, they're just $5;
- And Cayden Glover's 28 goals on the season are most in the league, four more than Adam Vigfusson of the Niverville Nighthawks, who Dauphin will play four times during the second half of the season. Glover is sixth in the league scoring race. his 45 points are eight fewer than Connor Paronuzzi of the Steinbach Pistons.
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The Dauphin Clippers junior varsity girls basketball team went on a run and defended their home court over the weekend.
Hosting the Clipper Classic, Dauphin won three straight games to win the championship in front of their home crowds at the DRCSS.
A great crowd was on hand at the gym as Dauphin opened their tournament with a dominating win over their Parkland rival Swan Valley Tigers, 70-14, and the crowds continued to flock to the school to support the home team.
In their next game, Dauphin secured a 22-point victory in a 52-30 final against Neelin and in a thrilling final against Crocus Plains, the Clippers got some key stops late and came up clutch offensively in a 55-50 win.
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The Dauphin U-15A Kings have earned the right to compete in the Tournament of Champions in Brandon next month.
Playing in a qualifier over the weekend in Souris, the Kings put together a fantastic weekend, wrapping it up with a decisive 5-2 win over the Prairie Storm to book their spot in next month's event, which will feature the top teams in the province.
In the round-robin, Dauphin beat Prairie Storm, 5-1, and Warren, 19-2.
They carried that momentum into their quarter-final in an 8-3 win against Transcona and then doubled up Central Plains, 4-2. That led to their win against the Storm in the finals.
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The Grand Plains U-13 Hawks soared to victory over the weekend, delivering a thrilling revenge performance to claim the championship title.
In a high-stakes showdown at the Portage Cup final, the Hawks triumphed 7-2 over the Boissevain Kings, securing their redemption after a tough loss in the round-robin. With the championship on the line, Grand Plains came out with unmatched intensity and skill, dominating their rivals in the rematch.
Earlier in the tournament, the Hawks also made their mark with dominant wins: a stunning 26-0 victory over the Brandon Predators, a 6-1 win over the Whiteshell Wolverines, and a 6-2 victory over the Warren Mercury.
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Ronin Mouck was a happy man when he got home on Sunday night.
Finally taking a moment to relax, Ronin reflected on a weekend to remember and an incredible athletic school year so far. The Gilbert Plains native and senior at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS) kicked off his year on the gridiron, joining the school’s football team at 17.
In his debut season, Mouck made a massive impact. Dauphin dominated the regular season, finishing first with six wins in seven games and racking up 288 points. Ronin proved unstoppable, tallying 121 rushing yards, 516 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. He was a defensive powerhouse too, adding 16 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery.
Though the team’s playoff run ended in a shocking upset to Moosomin, Mouck looks back on his football experience with pride and gratitude, calling it an unforgettable chapter in his athletic journey.
"It was a successful year, I know our coaches were happy with us, we had a great group of guys," commented Mouck. "Although we lost, it was still a very fun year and I'm happy that I was a part of the team."
When the football season ended, he traded his pads for a hockey stick and basketball. Mouck is now shining bright with the Dauphin Clippers varsity boys' basketball team and hockey team. On the court, the Clippers have played two tournaments in Brandon and over the weekend at the Big Cat Invitational.
At the Brandon Sun Spartan Invitational (BSSI), the team finished in third place after beating Carberry, 76-64. Over the weekend in Sanford, Dauphin finished as finalists after a defeat against Linden Christian in the final. Before that loss, Dauphin dominated in wins against Westgate and Stonewall.
The team has won six of their eight tournament games this year.
"Our team is coming together very well, we practiced over the Christmas break to stay sharp," said Mouck. "We didn't shoot very well in that final against Linden Christian and that happens at times. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season, our goal is to win a provincial championship."
Mouck is delivering a season to remember, determined to make his mark and unlock future opportunities as graduation looms. The Gilbert Plains standout shined at the Brandon tournament, averaging an impressive 20.6 points per game with 43 rebounds, eight assists, and nine steals. He capped it off with a stellar 24-point, six-rebound, five-assist performance in the team's third-place triumph over Carberry.
Not slowing down, Mouck turned heads again in Sanford, averaging 23.3 points per game alongside 19 rebounds, 18 assists, and five steals. A relentless competitor, Ronin thrives under pressure, proving he’s the go-to player when it matters most.
"I'm an all-around type of player. When my team needs me to get points or rebounds, I do what I can to help," said Mouck. "I'm also a strong defensive player, I just try to do anything I can to help the team win."
Mouck commented on being one of the team's leaders alongside Nick Hudyma. The dynamic duo has given their opponents fits to start the season and much of the same can be expected moving forward.
"It feels great, knowing that they can depend on me, I like knowing that," continued Mouck. "People depend on Nick and I to execute and I enjoy that type of pressure."
After wrapping up his basketball duties in Sanford, Ronin wasted no time, hitting the road to join his hockey squad in Winnipeg for the B-side final of the Piper Classic Tournament of Champions.
Although the Clippers fell short against the John Taylor Pipers, the weekend was a success as Dauphin battled well against some of Manitoba’s top teams and secured key victories along the way.
Now back home, the Clippers are gearing up to continue their strong campaign in the Westman High School Hockey League. With an impressive 11-4 record, Dauphin boasts the league's third-best goal differential, netting 96 goals while conceding just 37. They closed out 2024 on a high with a Christmas Classic win over Neepawa and roared into 2025 by dismantling Major Pratt in a 12-2 victory.
Next up, the Clippers hit the road to face Minnedosa on Tuesday before returning to the friendly confines of Credit Union Place. They’ll host Crocus Plains on Friday night at 7:30 and face the league-leading Vincent Massey Vikings on Saturday at 4:30. The undefeated Vikings, riding a 20-game win streak, have racked up a jaw-dropping 163 goals this season, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
"We're having a blast this year. If you're not having fun, things can go wrong but that's not the case with this group, we have a great team," commented Mouck. "We have a ton of skill and great coaches leading us. We believe we can beat anyone if we stick to the game plan and compete for an entire 60 minutes every game."
Just like he's dominating on the basketball court, it's been an outstanding season on the ice personally for Ronin. He's second in team scoring with 19 goals and 32 points with his 19 goals being the most of any player on the team. Playing on a line with Ethan Carnegie and Julien Lopez, the tremendous trio has combined for 98 points in regular season play.
Mouck had two goals and three assists in the team's recent league win against Major Pratt and his best game of the season was a four-goal, one-assist performance against Birtle on November 15. He also secured a hat-trick on October 27 against Neepawa.
"I like to put the puck in the back of the net, it's what I do," ended Mouck. "I have to give a ton of credit to Julien and Ethan as well, we have some great chemistry and we work together to be efficient."
Ronin has his sights set on playing basketball at the next level, but for now, his focus remains firmly on leading his teams to victory. Whether it’s dominating on the court or lighting up the ice, he’s determined to give it his all and help his teammates succeed every step of the way.
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The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys basketball team is back home after a great weekend.
The Clippers won two games before falling in the final to finish in second place at the Big Cat Tournament.
In a 93-63 opening win, Ronin Mouck delivered an all-star performance with 31 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nick Hudyma had 21 points with eight rebounds and eight assists and Jaxon Larocque had 12 points with 12 rebounds.
Hudyma then had 37 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a 94-84 semi-final win against Stonewall. Mouck had 29 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Larocque put together another great offensive performance with 13 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.
Gabe Beaudin had 11 points and five rebounds in a final where the Clippers couldn't find their scoring touch in a 71-57 defeat and Linden Christian.
Hudyma had 18 points while Mouck collected 10 with eight assists and seven rebounds.
Both Nick and Ronin were named tournament all-stars
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You can call him a hero.
Ryder Gardner scored 45 seconds into overtime on Sunday as the Parkland U-18 Rangers came from behind to earn two big points against Interlake.
His goal gave Parkland a 3-2 win, their 18th win of the season.
Parkland is in seventh but they're just two points out of fifth and are two points ahead of Interlake.
Cade Legaarden scored in the last minute to force extra time and Brayden Budolowski also scored for the Rangers.
Piet Mierau made 49 saves.
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No team had scored 13 goals in a game this season. Until Saturday night when the Dauphin Kings did.
Four different Kings scored two goals apiece as Dauphin destroyed the Winnipeg Freeze, 13-3, to earn their 23rd win of the season and have now won two of their three games in 2025.
From start to finish, Dauphin put on a clinic as they scored seven goals in the first period and another five in the third in their biggest win of the season. Cayden Glover, who celebrated his 21st birthday on Saturday, Madden Murray, Ethan Stewart, and Ethan Williment all scored twice.
Both of Williment's goals were short handed while Madden had a chance to complete the hat trick late in the third when he was sprung on a breakaway, however, he couldn't beat the Freeze netminder. Dauphin finished with a season-high 66 shots and went 1-for-4 on the penalty kill and 2-for-3 on the power play.
Joey Kubas, Daniel Helary, Matthew Haun, Rylan Gage, and Gabriel Bugeaud also scored for Dauphin. Haun had three assists while Glover and Stewart also had two assists to finish with four points. Bryson Yaschyshyn finished with 17 saves.
Dauphin will host Swan Valley on Tuesday night to conclude a mini two-game homestand before heading on the road for games next weekend against Winkler and the Winnipeg Blues. You can hear both games with Darnell Duff, beginning with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:20 on Friday and Saturday.
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