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UPDATE 5: January 24 - 12:00 p.m.
Stacy Sime's dream of winning a provincial championship and competing in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is still alive.
Playing second on Team McFarlane, the Dauphin star continued her outstanding play in helping the team win their fourth game of the round-robin, clinching a playoff spot. Their most recent game was a 10-7 victory against Team Sass.
After losing their first game of the event, Sime and the team won four straight games, scoring 35 points in the process. They finished second in the Asham Group, just behind Team McLeod.
They will be joined by five other teams to make up the championship round which begins on Friday evening.
What a week it has been in Pilot Mound as a few Parkland stars compete in the Rocky Mountain Equipment women's provincial curling championships.
Stacy Sime of Dauphin is on a roll. Check out what's been going on below and keep in mind, Parkland curlers are in bold.
Team Dundas (Cassidy Dundas, Lauren Evason, Eryn Czirfusz, and Tessa Terrick)
January 22 vs Team Watling - lost, 6-7. A thrilling game that required an extra end saw Team Watling score a single in the 11th to secure the victory.
January 22 vs Team Prokopowich - won, 9-7. In a battle that involved three stars from the Parkland, Team Dundas scored a three in the seventh and never looked back.
January 23 vs Team Peterson - lost, 5-9. Cassidy, Tessa, and their team had the second-ranked Peterson rink on the ropes after five ends, however, it wasn't the end they were looking for. Team Peterson stole one in the eighth, another in the ninth, and then stole four in the 10th to pick up their second win of the event. Team Dundas is 1-2, Team Peterson is 2-1.
January 23 vs Team Calvert - lost, 2-9. They lost a heartbreaker against Team Peterson and couldn't rebound. Eliminated from playoff contention, team Dundas will look to finish with a win against a strong Robertson team.
January 24 vs Team Robertson
Team Prokopowich (Lane Prokopowich, Mikaylah Lyburn, Caitlin Kostna, and Stephanie Feeleus)
January 22 vs Team Robertson - lost, 5-7. Led by Lane, her foursome was run out of rocks in the 10th.
January 22 vs Team Dundas - lost, 7-9. A tough opening day for the team. Will look to rebound.
January 23 vs Team Watling - lost, 2-11. Team Watling (3-0) scored two in the second, stole three in the third and another two in the fourth and never looked back. They are the first team to improve to 3-0.
January 23 vs Team Peterson - lost, 2-8. Sometimes it's not about the result, it's about the experience. Lane Prokopowich posted on her Facebook that she's having the time of her life. That's what this is all about, Lane will look to finish out strong in her last game of the event.
January 24 vs Team Calvert
Team McFarlane (Hailey McFarlane, Janelle Lach, Stacy Sime, and Hallie McCannell)
January 22 vs Team McLeod - lost, 7-5. Team McLeod stole three points in the seventh and never looked back.
January 22 vs Team Kaatz - won, 8-7. A massive response after their loss in the morning. Scored a single in the extra end for the win.
January 23 vs Team Cameron - won, 9-5. Team Cameron is the top-ranked team at the event, however, they were no match for Stacy Sime and the rest of her foursome. They scored four points in the eighth and another two in the 10th to secure a massive victory. Sime and her team have now won two straight games.
January 23 vs Team Ehnes - won, 8-7. Stacy and her foursome scored a single in the 10th to improve their record to 3-1. That means a victory in their next game would guarantee a playoff spot. What a week it has been.
January 24 vs Team Sass - won, 10-7. Clinching a playoff spot, Stacy Sime is still in championship contention.
Team Ehnes (Cheyenne Ehnes, Makenna Hadway, Dayna Lea, Sawyer Elliot)
January 22 vs Team Cameron - lost, 9-5. Team Cameron is one of the top seeds and ran away with the game when scoring five in the fourth end.
January 22 vs Team McLeod - lost, 4-11. Gave up three in the second end and a steal of two in the third and couldn't bounce back. A tough opening day.
January 23 vs Team Sass - lost, 9-5. Gave up a steal of three in the fifth and could never rebound, have now dropped to 0-3.
January 23 vs Team McFarlane - lost, 7-8. In a battle between three Parkland stars, it was Stacy Sime that came out on top. Team Ehnes has been eliminated from playoff contention but will look to end their event on a high note.
January 24 vs Team Kaatz - lost, 12-7. Hadway, Elliot, and the rest of the foursome stole one in the seventh, and another three in the eighth, however, it wasn't meant to be. Their tournament is over.
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They've cemented their place as one of the premier defensive pairings in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).
Naaman Hofer and Matthew Haun are two standout 20-year-olds who have become indispensable on both ends of the ice for Dauphin. Hofer, now in his second season with the team, has established himself as an offensive powerhouse from the blue line, leading all defensemen in scoring with an impressive five goals and 43 points.
On the other hand, Haun brings a bruising physical presence to the game, setting the tone with his hard-hitting style. Lately, he's finding his groove offensively as well, adding another dimension to his game and proving he's a force to be reckoned with on the ice.
This duo’s blend of reliability, grit, and offensive skills makes them critical to Dauphin’s success.
"It's great playing with Naaman, he's super easy to play with," said Haun. "We've been together since early in the season and work well together."
Matthew is tied for ninth in team scoring with three goals and 20 points. Eight of his points have come in the past seven games with his best offensive performance coming in a 13-3 win against the Freeze earlier this month, when Haun notched a goal and three assists.
Haun takes great pride in locking down opponents, but also enjoys helping this team offensively.
"It's been great that I've been putting up some points," said Haun. "Always nice to help the group, so quite pleased about that."
Haun and the rest of his teammates have hit their stride as of late. Sitting on top of the MGEU West Division at 26-9-1, Dauphin has a six-point lead over Northern Manitoba with a game in hand. That will rise to two games in hand after Friday when the Blizzard is in Winkler to play the Flyers.
Dauphin has won four straight games and scored 29 goals in the process. Dating back to November 23, Dauphin has earned points in 11 of their 14 games with two more games left in January.
"The boys are doing very well right now, a lot of positive attitudes in the dressing room," continued Haun. "We're excited to keep winning and moving forward. We have an incredible group."
Haun says the team's winning culture all starts at practice.
"It's great to have a group of guys that come to compete every day and improve," said Haun. "Our practices are intense and they prepare us for any team that we come up against."
Matthew, who came to the Kings by the recommendation of the team's assistant general manager and Northern USA scout Andy Kubas, also praised the entire coaching staff, including Doug Hedley who returned from an eight-game suspension last Saturday when the Kings hammered the Blues, 7-1.
"When Doug got back, the intensity and the attitude in the room shifted," continued Haun. "He brought a lot of energy after the suspension. We're all very happy to have him back. We have a great coaching staff, they all believe in us and it fuels us to bring everything we have to the rink every day."
Next up for Dauphin is a night that no one will forget. The Kings have partnered with Canada's National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) as Dauphin will host Ukrainian Night on Saturday at Credit Union Place when the Virden Oil Capitals come to town. With entertainment, great food, and a great crowd, Haun knows how special the night will be.
"All the boys who have been here in the past have been talking about this game all season," commented Haun. "I've seen pictures from previous years, I'm really excited to embrace the culture and play in front of a rowdy crowd in the stands."
Matthew Haun is all in. He's ready to do whatever it takes to help Dauphin make a long run. He's also recently had some pressure lifted off his shoulders. With aspirations of playing at the next level following his graduation from Junior A, he began talking to NCAA schools this past summer. He visited the College of St. Scholastica and one thing led to another.
"They've been reaching out all season, it was between them and a couple of other schools," said Haun. "It was the best fit for me. The coaches are great and the campus is beautiful. It was a pretty easy decision to make."
The College of St. Scholastica Saints plays out of the Mars Lakeview Arena in Duluth, Minnesota, located about three hours north of Haun's hometown. Led by head coach, Dave Williams, the Saints have won two National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championships in 1975 and 1977.
The Saints are a NCAA Division 3 program and Haun can't wait to become a Saint next season.
"I'm really excited. I have been stressing about it all season, so to make my decision, I feel like there's less weight on my shoulders," ended Haun. "I'm excited to go on a run with the Kings this year and then hit the ground running when I go back to school next year."
Doug Hedley also commented on Haun committing to the Saints hockey team.
"It's great to see that he's getting this opportunity to play at the next level," said Hedley. "Very happy for him and he's very deserving of it. That's two now committed on the back end and we're hoping for more moving forward."
Don't forget to head to the south ticket office at Credit Union Place to get your tickets for Ukrainian Night for $5. That's when you can see Haun and the rest of the Kings in action as they go for their 27th win of the season against the Oil Capitals. Festivities on Saturday get underway at 6.
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The stage was set.
The country's top 18 women's figure skaters embarked on Place Bell in Laval for the 2025 Canadian National Skating Championships. The best of the best, all under one roof with the goal of becoming a national champion.
For the second year in a row, a Dauphin star had the opportunity to compete as Breken Brezden was in the field consisting of skaters from coast to coast. Last year, Breken debuted in the event and finished 18th. Following that performance, she pushed harder than ever. She dug deep and when she qualified for this year's event, it was time for her to show the entire country how much work she put in.
"I was feeling a mix of emotions, nervous as I am for all competitions and I was also feeling a lot of excitement," said Brezden. "I was working on building my confidence heading into the event, I knew that it was important to be confident in myself."
Breken wowed the crowd with a strong short program, earning 57.67 points and securing seventh place—just 13 points behind Ontario’s Madeline Schizas, who dominated with 70 points. But Breken wasn’t done yet.
She hit the ice for her free program with fire and determination, scoring an impressive 114.99 points for a two-skate total of 172.66. Compare that to last year’s 113.23, and it’s clear—Breken skyrocketed with a jaw-dropping 59.43-point improvement.
This Dauphin star didn’t just show up—she made a statement!
"I'm proud of myself for putting that not-so-great year behind me and working on my routines to improve," continued Brezden.
Brezden also finished 13 places higher this year and finished in fifth.
"It's still pretty crazy to think about, I'm still repeating it in my head, realizing that I actually did it," commented Brezden. "I knew I could do it because I had been skating well and training a lot heading into the competition but for it to actually happen, it's an incredible accomplishment for myself. I'm so happy."
Breken’s fifth-place finish on the national stage is just the beginning. She’ll use this incredible milestone as fuel to push even harder heading into next season, balancing intense training on and off the ice during her quieter months.
Reflecting on a thrilling year, Breken can proudly celebrate her achievements. In October, she made her international debut at the Challenger Series Trophy Metropole Nice Cote d’Azur in Nice, France, finishing 10th against some of the world’s best skaters—a moment she’ll cherish forever.
"It was such a great experience and I learned a lot from it," ended Brezden. "It's something that I will take with me for the rest of my skating career. Representing Canada was a true honour and something I will never forget."
Add a fifth-place finish on the national stage and the future is bright. Breken also wants to thank all of her family and friends for their amazing support.
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The stakes couldn't have been higher. The Dauphin Kings and Steinbach Pistons were locked in a fierce battle for the Turnbull Cup, with a ticket to the Centennial Cup in Estevan hanging in the balance. Six thrilling games had already been played, but everything came down to this: a do-or-die showdown in the championship series. For the victor, glory awaited, for the defeated, heartbreak.
Game six featured the perfect ending for Dauphin. Garrett Hrechka emerged as the hero, tipping in a clutch shot from Colby Jaquet. It was Hrechka’s third playoff goal and paired with an impeccable 24-save performance from Carson Cherepak, it sealed Dauphin’s gritty 2-0 victory. The Kings had forced a winner-take-all game seven in Steinbach—hockey's version of a gladiator match.
Steinbach drew first blood in game six, putting Dauphin behind the eight ball. But the Kings wouldn’t stay down for long. Early in the second period, Logan Calder beat Will Hambley to even the score, setting the stage for a finish that will be talked about for years. Hundreds of Dauphin fans packed the T.G. Smith Centre, and their faith was rewarded by a moment of magic from a 16-year-old star.
With just over eight minutes left on the clock, Brayden Dube—a rising talent from Roblin—spun and rifled the puck through Hambley’s pads to give Dauphin a 2-1 lead. The crowd erupted. The Kings were on the brink of glory.
The final moments were nerve-wracking. Steinbach’s Travis Hensrud broke free on a breakaway with less than a minute remaining, but Cherepak made an astonishing glove save to preserve the lead. The buzzer sounded, and the Dauphin Kings were crowned champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
The celebration on the ice was nothing short of epic. For Brayden Dube, it marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. As he continues to shine in the WHL, that unforgettable night remains etched in his memory.
"Yeah, I do think about it quite often. It was quite a run that we went on," said Dube. "It was the best time of my life. Such a cool experience and what an incredible feeling it was to win that championship."
Lifting Dauphin to the Centennial Cup, Brayden put on a show at the national tournament scoring four times in five games. Dauphin advanced to the national semifinal where they came up short in a hard-fought battle against Pickering.
Brayden’s lone season with the Dauphin Kings was nothing short of spectacular, a storybook chapter in his hockey career. His next move took him to the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Seattle Thunderbirds, where he hit the ice with determination, suiting up for 14 games and tallying four points. But the winds of change came swiftly—Seattle, in a bid to load up for a championship run, dealt Dube to the Prince Albert Raiders.
While the Thunderbirds went on to conquer the Winnipeg ICE in the WHL Final, Dube found himself in a new environment, embracing fresh opportunities with the Raiders. Prince Albert, however, fell short of playoff contention, cutting Brayden’s season short after he posted a respectable nine points across 43 games. Despite the challenges, the experience proved to be another stepping stone in his journey to greatness.
"I thought it was a very good move for me," said Dube. "I had the chance to get in the lineup on a consistent basis and improve my game. I love Prince Albert, it's a great place. Smaller community, almost get that Dauphin feel."
The star from Roblin increased his point total last season, scoring 17 times and ending the regular season with 29 points. He also played five playoff games as the Raiders qualified for the postseason. Brayden is back in Prince Albert this year and is enjoying a career year, with plenty of games left to improve on what has been a very impressive season for the 19-year-old.
Dube is almost averaging a point per game with 19 goals and 40 points in 41 games. He's also a plus-16. Brayden is sixth in team scoring and his 115 shots on goal are ranked fourth on the team.
Dube has continued to build and gain confidence and his incredible work ethic and attention to detail are reaping major benefits and turning him into one of the top scorers in the league.
"The big thing for me was confidence, it's gone up quite a bit from year to year," continued Dube. "I'm maturing as a player and finding a way to help this team win games. I'm pleased with how everything has gone so far."
"Yeah, definitely a very slow start for our group, wasn't expecting that," continued Dube. "We just stuck with the process and put our work boots on. We started stringing wins together and everyone started rolling. We're a confident group right now and believe we can beat anyone."
The pride of Roblin made his return to Manitoba on November 9, delivering a jaw-dropping performance that lit up the ice. Dube netted two goals and added an assist, propelling the Raiders to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings. He followed up with another strong showing in Brandon on December 7, scoring in a tough 7-3 loss.
Mark your calendars—February 18 is your last chance this regular season to catch Dube in action in the Wheat City. On that night, dozens of friends and family from Roblin, the Jewel of the Parkland, will make the 235-kilometre journey to cheer on their hometown star. Expect an electric atmosphere as Brayden once again takes centre stage in front of a familiar crowd.
"It's special to play in front of my family and friends, it's always a game I look forward to," continued Dube. "There's more pressure on me, I have to play good, that's for sure."
Brayden Dube, a Manitoba Junior Hockey League champion who is thriving in Prince Albert and the remainder of the season is expected to be a big one personally and for the group.
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The Parkland U-18 Rangers have now lost three in a row.
Liam Chartrand was the only scorer for the Rangers as they lost 5-1 to the league-leading Brandon Wheat Kings.
Piet Mierau made 37 saves and next up for Parkland is a weekend set in Thompson.
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That's now 29 goals in their last four games as the Dauphin Kings picked up their 26th win of the season on Tuesday night.
Making the short trip to the Centennial Arena to play the Stampeders, Dauphin scored two quick goals in the second period and while the Stampeders pushed, Dauphin never looked back and secured a 4-1 win.
After a scoreless first period, it took Dauphin just 14 seconds to score in the second as Ethan Williment delivered a perfect pass in front to Gabriel Bugeaud who scored his 10th of the season and just 2 minutes later, Gavin Nemis let go of a beautiful shot to score his ninth of the year, on the power play.
Ethan MacTavish trimmed the deficit to 2-1 after 40 minutes but that is as close as Swan Valley would get. Madden Murray gave Dauphin a 3-1 lead with his 13th of the season early in the third and into an empty net, Cayden Glover scored his league-leading 31st goal of the season to seal it.
With the win, the Kings are now 26-9-1 and are six points ahead of Northern Manitoba for first place in the West Division, with a game in hand. Dauphin hosts Virden for Ukrainian Night on Saturday evening.
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The Wasaga River Dragons have championship aspirations this season and they've received a big boost on their back end.
Lacquette played one game for Waywayseecappo last season before joining Cote.
He will now join a Dragons team that is in second place in the North Division at 26-6-1.
They're just five points back of the league-leading Bradford Rattlers and Wasaga has the highest-powered offence in the league with 204 goals, six more than the next closest team.
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Not only was it a very cold weekend, but it was also a golden weekend for the Dauphin U-13A Kings.
They beat the Souris Elks in a thrilling championship final, 4-3, at the Niverville Clippers Heritage Classic held over the weekend. It was a perfect weekend for the Kings as they won all four of their games.
They beat Niverville, 5-2, Mitchell, 5-2, and Ste. Anne, 8-0.
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The Grand Plains U-11 Hawks saved their best for last.
They took down the Roblin Stars in a thrilling Silver Division championship game on Sunday, 6-2.
In the Bronze Division final, a shootout was needed as the Minegoziibe Anishinabe Warriors battled the Dauphin Kings in a game for the ages. The Warriors would clinch the game in the fifth round of the shootout with a final score of 3-2.
The Gold Division final saw the Brandon Wheat Kings down the Warren Mercurys, 8-7.
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The Dauphin Kings are lighting the lamp more than any other team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) and they've taken a significant jump in the CJHL's Top 20 rankings.
Dauphin scored 25 goals in three games last week and jumped to 12th in the rankings this week, marking the biggest jump from any team in the country, as they were honourable mentions last week.
Sitting on top of the MGEU West Division by four points over Northern Manitoba, with two games in hand, Dauphin has 25 wins on the season and has won four of their five games in 2025. Dauphin's only loss in 2025 was against Portage and even in that game, the Kings outshot the Terriers, 33-18, on 5-on-5. Their special teams struggled and that was the team's demise.
Dauphin's 144 goals are third-most in the league while their 89 against are the second-fewest. Dauphin returns to game action on Tuesday when they head to Swan River to play the Stampeders at 7:00 p.m., you can hear that game here on 730CKDM with Darnell Duff.
Don't forget about Ukrainian Night on Saturday when Dauphin will host the Virden Oil Capitals. Tickets for the game are just $5 and you can get them at the CNUF Office.
Jayce Legaarden and the Winkler Flyers jumped two spots to seventh, Steinbach slipped two to 10 while Portage are honourable mentions. Across the border in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Will Munro and Bo Eisner of Swan River and the Melfort Mustangs are ranked second in the country while the Flin Flon Bombers, who have points in 21 straight games, are ranked 15th
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It would have been a dream come true for Jaxon if he would have had a chance to play with his brother at the DRCSS.
While they never did get the chance to ball it out on the court, they support each other and Josh loves to watch his little brother live out his basketball dream with the Dauphin Clippers varsity boys team. Jaxon only started playing in grade eight and after being a practice player for the majority of his grade nine season, Jaxon took his game to the next level and earned consistent playing time in grade 10.
Standing 6'3" with an incredible work ethic and soft touch around the rim, Larocque decided to start playing the sport because his older brother did.
"I love how the game works and getting to go places and visit new gyms is exciting," said Larocque. "It's all about communication and running plays. I've made many lifelong friends and I am very happy that I decided to play."
Now in grade 11, Jaxon wasn’t sure what to expect heading into the season. As a rookie at the varsity level with just three years of experience, the odds were stacked against him if he wanted to make the team and earn playing time.
But Jaxon defied those odds. He not only made the squad—he’s become a key player in a season where the Clippers are absolutely dominating!
"I was very happy when I made the team," commented Larocque. "Being a part of this has made me so happy. Getting to see how hard everyone works. We have an incredible group and it means everything to me that I get a chance to be a part of it."
"From when I first started to now, I have gained so much confidence in my abilities," continued Larocque. "I felt lost on the court when I first started. I now believe I'm a key part of this team. I can make smart decisions and it helps that I'm playing with such a great group of guys."
Following the team's win on Saturday against Moose Lake, Larocque was named to the tournament's all-star team, alongside his teammate Parker Schau. Just like Jaxon had a great performance against Moose Lake, so did Schau scoring 27 points with eight assists and two steals. Nick Hudyma, who had a monster performance in the final with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists was named the tournament's most valuable player.
"It felt amazing to be named to the all-star team, such a great feeling to achieve that," commented Larocque. "It shows that my hard work is paying off and that means a lot to me."
Dauphin has won eight of their 10 games this season and their success has not gone unnoticed. In the most recent power rankings from the Manitoba High School Athletics Association (MHSAA), the Clippers are the fifth-ranked 'AAA' team in Manitoba. Garden Valley, Neelin, Linden Christian, and St. James are the only teams ahead of the Clippers.
"That feels amazing. Knowing that we're on the leaderboard in and in the fifth spot is incredible for our group," ended Larocque. "We're going to keep pushing, we want to go higher and believe that we can."
Jaxon has plenty to be proud of and the future is bright on and off the court for the Dauphin star.
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