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It was a historic season for the Vincent Massey Vikings hockey team.
They scored 277 goals, 54 more than the Swan Valley Tigers. They allowed just 44, 34 fewer than the Dauphin Kings. They led the league with 52 power-play goals and went undefeated as the Vikings finished the regular season at 32-0.
They were the class of the Westman High School Hockey League. The Swan Valley Tigers finished with 28 wins and placed second, six points back. Then just behind the Tigers was the Dauphin Clippers.
Dauphin won 26 of their 32 games, scoring 200 goals and only allowing 78. The Clippers won 14 of their last 15 games, including a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory against Swan Valley on February 26. They then put up a six-spot the next evening to end the campaign with a 6-2 win against Sandy Bay.
All was good for the Clippers. They continued to be a perennial power in the league and made special things happen.
"Can't complain at all. There was some good competition and we stuck with the process," said Jason Alf. "Very happy with how the season has gone, there's no doubt about it."
Dauphin's Tremendous Trio led the way offensively this year as Ethan Carnegie finished with 40 goals and 77 points. Just behind was Ronin Mouck with his 40 goals and 36 assists while Julien Lopez tallied 52 points, 14 of which were goals. They were one of the most dynamic lines in the league and a constant threat to take a game over.
However, Dauphin wasn't winning games only because of that powerful trio. Noah Hanneson finished with 37 points, Sully Fox racked up 25, Josh Yakielashek had 23, Jesse Hockridge tallied 21, and Layne Wolfenden had 20. Everyone on the roster had at least two points and 17 players recorded 11 or more.
Chase Glover was outstanding all year, finishing with 12 wins, a 2.37 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. Ethan Myhre won 10 games while Ben Miner won three. It was a complete team effort and one to be proud of if you're a Clipper.
"Sometimes stats don't show the whole game. We had a lot of good scoring from up and down the lineup, including our first year guys," said Alf. "You don't win with one line. Everyone contributed to the success of our season."
Dauphin's new season begins Thursday. The team opens the playoffs in an all-Parkland battle against the Roblin Raiders. Dauphin owned the season series, winning both games by a combined score of 15-4. Six different Clippers scored in a 6-1 win on November 26. On February 11, Ronin Mouck led the way with three goals, while Jesse Hockridge and Boston Karlson netted a pair each in a 9-3 win.
Roblin won 12 games and finished 11th. Dauphin enters the series as favourites, but Alf knows they can't take Roblin lightly.
"You never can rest on what you did during the regular season, the playoffs are a whole new battle," continued Alf. "They're a hard working team with a lot of pride and some skilled players. They're not going to let us come in and run the show. We have to give it our all."
Game one is Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Credit Union Place. Then, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., Dauphin will travel to Roblin. If necessary, Dauphin will host game three on Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
It's Dauphin strong and Alf is looking forward to watching the group battle for a league title.
"This is a tight knit group, some of the guys have played together for a few years now," ended Alf. "Our rookies have stepped up and are playing great. We play as a team and we're going into the playoffs playing well at the right time, so we will see how it goes."
Around the League: (all series are best-of-three)
Swan Valley (28-3-2) vs Sandy Bay (9-24-2)
Vincent Massey #1 (32-0-0) vs Birtle (5-27-0)
Vincent Massey #2 (8-24-0) vs Killarney (23-9-0)
Neepawa (21-8-3) vs Glenboro (11-18-3)
Boissevain (6-19-7) vs Hamiota (22-7-3)
Renegades (12-18-2) vs Minnedosa (21-8-3)
Crocus Plains (17-13-2) vs Virden (19-12-1)
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25 teams began the week, but only one remained in the end. Team Glen Toews won this year's Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Men's Bonspiel, which was played over the weekend at the Dauphin Curling Club.
Toews, Nick Ogryzlo, Nick Solomon, and Reid Procyshyn had an open hit in the last end on Sunday afternoon to beat Team Butch Mouck to claim the top prize. Placing third in the first event was Team Darcy Todoruk while Team Paul Scinocca finished fourth.
2nd Event:
1st - Team Lorne Orpin (Lorne Orpin, Doug Fisher, Ryan Zazuliak, and Mike Zazuliak)
2nd - Team Jared Nigemeers
3rd - Team Ron Hedley
4th - Team Glenn Rozak
3rd Event:
1st - Team Chad Sahulka (Chad Sahulka, Terron Stykalo, Tyson Gillis, and Tere Stykalo)
2nd - Team Ken Levandoski
3rd - Team Morley Bourns
4th - Team Jeff Campbell
4th Event:
1st - Team Bryan Freiheit (Bryan Freiheit, Dan Hudson, Keegan Freiheit, and Kai Schettler)
2nd - Team Logan DeVos
3rd - Team Greg Thompson
4th - Team Kyle Forsyth
It was an outstanding weekend of curling and organizations would like to thank all sponsors and curlers who made it a success. Plans are already underway for next year's bonspiel.
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Provincial championship season continues this weekend and teams from all over the Parkland are in action around Manitoba.
U-11A: (In Flin Flon)
Dauphin
Friday, February 28 vs Flin Flon - they gave up five goals in the second and could never rebound. The Bombers came out on top in front of their home crowd, 5-4.
Bennett Kyle led the way with two goals while Luke Sparrow and Ryker Bornn each scored a goal apiece in the defeat.
Saturday, March 1 vs Virden - Dauphin trailed 2-1 after the first period and could never come back as they dropped their second straight game. Carson Mooney and Connor Elliot both scored twice as the Oil Capitals downed the Kings, 6-2.
Luke Sparrow and Luke Bartram scored for Dauphin the defeat.
Sunday, March 2 vs Portage - Brody Nepinak scored Dauphin's lone goal in the game as the Kings were downed by the Terriers, 3-1.
Swan Valley (won bronze)
Friday, February 28 vs The Pas - the Stampeders scored twice in the first period and never looked back as they downed The Pas, 7-2. Grady Dixon had the hot-stick with a hat trick while Grayson Henderson scored twice.
Nixon Dutkewich and Javan Bass also scored for Swan Valley in the victory.
Saturday, March 1 vs Portage - the Stampeders scored three times in the first period and they never looked back. Javan Bass led the way with a pair of goals as the Stampeders won their second straight game. Easton Mateika, Grady Dixon, and Nixon Dutkewich all scored a goal apiece.
Bronze Medal Game vs Flin Flon.
Grady Nixon filled the net with three goals as Swan Valley downed Flin Flon, 5-3, to win the bronze medal at the home of the Bombers. Easton Mateika scored twice for Swan Valley, who won three of their four games at the tournament.
U-11B: (In Russell)
Grand Plains
Friday, February 28 vs Shoal Lake - what a start for the Hawks. They scored four in the first, another two in the second, and four more in the third as they hammered Shoal Lake, 10-1.
Layton Lulashnyk led the way with two goals while eight other Hawks scored in the massive win. RJ Balak, Liam Perih, Gage Morran Horn, Talon Porter, Bentley Crowe, Brodynn Crowe, Cooper Elder, and Hunter Mazurkewich all scored a goal apiece.
Friday, February 28 vs St. Eustache - Oakville - Bentley Crowe had the lone goal of the game for Grand Plains as they lost their first game of the tournament, 5-1.
Saturday, March 1 vs Hartney - the Hawks battled but couldn't find a way to earn the win. Hartney scored four times in the third period and ran away with the game in a 6-3 win. Liam Perih, Cooper Elder, and RJ Balak did the scoring for Grand Plains in the game.
Sunday, March 2 vs Stony Mountain - it wasn't meant to be for the Hawks as Marshall Stewart lit it up as he scored five times for Stony Mountain as they downed Grand Plains, 9-2. Gage Morran Horn and Liam Perih did the scoring for Grand Plains in the defeat.
Russell (won silver medal)
Friday, February 28 vs St. Claude - four goals in the second fuelled the team to a 5-3 win to open their tournament. Great start for the Rams.
Hunter Pushka had two goals while Ethan Katchin also netted two and Braxton Desaulnier scored once.
Saturday, March 1 vs Thompson - it was a beatdown and the home team came out on top. The Rams hammered Thompson, 21-0. It was the largest margin of victory in the event. Brixton Desaulniers had six goals and four assists while Hunter Pushka scored five times. Ethan Katchin added four, Lucas Moncrief had three and Sage Halwas, Ryker Derkach, and Cooper Kelly all scored once.
Saturday, March 1 vs Hartney - they scored 21 goals and then another 13. Lucas Moncrief had six of them in a commanding 13-4 win. Desaulniers had three, Pushka netted two while Derkach and Kelly both had singles.
Sunday, March 2 vs St. Claude - the home fans were cheering the Rams and they fought until the end before coming up short in the gold medal game. St. Claude scored twice in the third period to win the championship match while Russell, who had an outstanding weekend, had to settle for silver.
Hunter Pushka, Ethan Katchin, and Will Derkach did the scoring for Russell in the narrow defeat.
U-11C: (In Boissevain)
Roblin (won silver medal)
Friday, February 28 vs Rivers - in their only game of the day, the Stars from Roblin came to play. They downed Rivers, 6-4.
Saturday, March 1 vs MacGregor - they're perfect and have advanced to the playoff round. Teryk Leflar scored twice as the Stars hammered MacGregor, 7-1. Luke Bodnariuk and Drew Dietrich also scored a pair of goals for the Stars. Mason Cockerill scored once.
Saturday, March 1 vs Elm Creek - they used a three-goal first period and never looked back to earn their berth in the championship with a 5-4 win over Elm Creek. Griffin Galbraith had two goals as did Drew Dietrich while Teryk Leflar had one.
Sunday, March 1 vs MacGregor - it was a great effort and an incredible game. However, the Stars from Roblin came up short. MacGregor downed Roblin, 5-4, to win the championship. Galbraith led the way for Roblin with two goals while Leflar and Lucas Danks both scored singles.
U-11A1: (In St. Claude)
Dauphin
Friday, February 28 vs St. Claude - amazing start for Dauphin as they led 1-0 after the first period before scoring eight more to hammer St. Claude, 8-1.
Grayson Ripmeester had five points to lead all scorers, two of which were goals while Drake Maytwayashing was firing on all cylinders, finishing with three goals.
Connor Chartrand, Ryan Wasko, Maddux Morden, and Natalie Houle all scored once for the Junior Kings.
Friday, February 28 vs Beausejour - Dauphin ran into an excellent team from Beausejour and couldn't get anything going in a 10-0 defeat.
Saturday, March 1 vs Beausejour - they played them tighter than their first meeting, however, it wasn't to be. The Kings lost the game 6-0.
U-13 Female Pool A: (In Hamiota)
Grand Plains
Friday, February 28 vs Virden - The Ice Dogs led 5-4 after the first period and gave up five more in the second and while they pushed, couldn't find the back of the net with a 9-5 defeat.
Monte Wiebe scored twice. Lia Maguet, Ivy Beaulieu, and Paizlei Belak all scored once.
Friday, February 28 vs Deloraine - Lia Maguet and Paizlei Balak each scored a goal apiece, however, it wasn't enough. They ran into a solid team from Deloraine and lost, 2-4.
Saturday, March 1 vs Hamiota - the Ice Dogs from Grand Plains were held off the scoreboard in a 5-0 loss.
Saturday, March 1 vs Altona - it came down to the wire and Grand Plains had a chance to win it, however, it was Altona that scored the winner in the third period. Malaya Richard and Ivy Beaulieu did the scoring for the Ice Dogs in the defeat.
Last week, the Dauphin Kings U-15A team won a provincial title at the Rotary Arena in front of a packed crowd. Check back throughout the weekend for updates!
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It was a shot that required great precision and touch.
Shaela Hayward had a runback with a provincial title on the line. She nailed it as Cassidy Dundas, Tessa Terrick, Lauren Evason, and Eryn Czirfusz came up short on Sunday evening inside the Brandon Curling Club.
Team Hayward won this year's junior women's provincial title, 8-7. The game was excepted to be back and forth and it certainly lived up to the hype. Team Dundas scored two in the eighth before stealing two in the ninth as they held a 7-6 lead heading into the 10th. Team Hayward scored two to take the title.
A great weekend it was for Cassidy of Onanole, Terrick of McCreary, along with Evason and Czirfusz and there is certainly lots to be proud of.
In the 1vs2 page playoff game, Cassidy, Tessa, and their foursome came up short.
They lost to Team Hayward, 9-6, however, the team responded in their semi-final as they hammered Van Ryssel, 8-2. That win earns the team a spot in the championship match, where they will go up against Team Hayward.
It's the third meeting of the event between the two teams, both sides have won once.
It was a dramatic finish and that's okay for Cassidy Dundas, Tessa Terrick, and their foursome.
Playing at the provincials in Brandon, Team Dundas downed Team Hayward, 7-6. The Parkland stars joined by Lauren Evason and Eryn Czirfusz scored two in the 10th to force an extra end.
They then stole in the 11th to lock up their third straight win to open the event.
They're the only undefeated team in the tournament and have already qualified for the playoff round.In
They led from start to finish and cruised to their second straight win.
Terrick, Dundas, and their foursome downed Team Eagles, 8-2. They scored two in the first and never looked back.
They also stole three in the eighth and it was handshakes.
Two Parkland stars are chasing a buffalo this weekend in Brandon.
Cassidy Dundas of Onanole and Tessa Terrick of McCreary are competing in the 2025 Co-ops of Manitoba Junior Women's Provincial Championships at the Brandon Curling Club.
The foursome includes Lauren Evason and Eryn Czirfusz. Dundas is skipping the team and as one of the tournament's favourites, the group got off to an excellent start on Thursday night when they scored two in the eighth and stole another two in the ninth to lock up a 7-4 win against Team Van Ryssel.
Cassidy, Tessa, and the squad are gearing up for a showdown against the Team Eagles on Friday afternoon. Don’t miss a moment—stay locked into 730CKDM Sports all weekend for the latest updates on Team Dundas’ quest for victory.
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It was a first period to forget.
But you can certainly remember the final score. The Dauphin Kings rebounded from a terrible first period and downed the Niverville Nighthawks, 4-2, on Saturday night at Credit Union Place. Dauphin was outshot 24-5 in the first period and trailed 1-0.
After a scoreless second period, Dauphin caught fire in the third as they scored four times to lock up their 34th win of the season and what a win it was. With the victory, Dauphin remains six points ahead of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard for first place in the West Division.
Rylan Gage, Ty Pratte, Josh Schmidt, and Gavin Nemis scored for Dauphin in the game while Cole Sheffield was incredible. He made 38 saves in the victory.
Dauphin welcomes Northern Manitoba to town on Tuesday night for a massive tilt.
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Cole Sheffield was brilliant, the captain came up clutch, and the Dauphin Kings picked up a huge two points.
Cole Sheffield made 27 saves as Dauphin downed the Neepawa Titans on Friday night, 2-1. The one keeps Dauphin six points ahead of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard for first place in the West Division, after the Blizzard beat the Blues on Friday night.
Gavin Nemis also scored for Dauphin in the win as they improved to 33-15-2-1. They have points in three straight games.
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Three members of the Parkland U-18 Rangers have joined the Dauphin Kings for the rest of the season.
Quinten Fisk made his Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) debut earlier this season and after an incredible season with the U-18 Rangers, Fisk is sticking around with the big boys. Fisk led the Rangers with 28 goals and 61 points in 48 games. He was named to the league's second all-star team. He was the league's Player of the Month in October and December and the league's Player of the Week twice.
Sam Swanton made his MJHL debut in game one of last year's Turnbull Cup playoffs against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. Limited to 30 games with the Rangers this year, Sam has been practicing with the Kings all year and has taken great strides. He has a bright future and is looking forward to joining his hometown junior team.
Piet Mierau has also been practicing with the Kings all year and is ready to join the big club. Mierau, who joined the Rangers after a few solid years with the Pilot Mound Buffaloes, led the Manitoba U-18 AAA Hockey League in minutes played between the pipes and gave the Rangers a chance to win night in and night out. Mierau is one of the team's top prospects.
Dauphin heads to Neepawa to play the Titans on Sunday night.
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The community woke up to heartbreak.
In August, the community staple was extensively damaged, and now it sits unused and has snow inside. The Foxwarren Arena's roof was torn apart by strong winds that reached upwards of 120 kilometres per hour in August.
Danny Johnston remembers driving to the arena on August 25 and was heartbroken to learn what the winds had done to the arena, a facility that he had spent more than half of his life in as did his mother and sister.
"That was gut wrenching, a day that I will never forget, for all the wrong reasons," said Johnston. "That arena is everything to me as well as any other kid that grew up in this community."
For Amber Moulson and her three kids, the Foxwarren Arena is more than just a rink—it’s where memories are made. It’s where they lace up their skates, glide across the ice, and share laughter with friends. It’s where parents come together, cheering from the stands and building lifelong connections. But last August, that sense of community was ripped away when the arena was forced to close. The heartbreak still lingers, but hope is on the horizon—if you step up.
Foxwarren Arena has been nominated for the $250,000 Kraft Hockeyville grand prize, a lifeline that could repair the roof and bring this beloved gathering place back to life. But it won’t happen without your support. The power is in your hands.
Nominations close Sunday at 11:59:59 PM. Don’t wait—every story counts. Let’s bring Foxwarren’s heartbeat back to the ice.
"We are a hockey town with hockey people and lots of hockey history," said Moulson. "We have just been sitting here in limbo since the storm. This winter has been quite hard for our community."
What you need to do now is head to Kraft Hockeyville. That's where you'll share your special story of the Foxwarren Arena with any photos you have and a special note. Each story gives the Foxwarren Arena 10 rally points, each rally photo is three rally points, and each rally note is one rally point.
For Amber, the Foxwarren arena means everything.
"I would say it's the glue that keeps everyone in this community intertwined," ended Moulson. "It's a place where we all band together, everyone of all ages. The kids play and run wild through the rink, and for the parents, we get together and socialize. It's the home base for so many organizations and events."
Kraft Hockeyville and Foxwarren Arena are a perfect match—both built on passion, community, and a love for the game.
Now, you have the power to help bring the magic back to life. Share your stories, rally your neighbours, and show why Foxwarren deserves this win
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Noah Hanneson scored two more goals as the Dauphin Clippers ended their regular season the way they started it, with a win.
Wrapping up regular season play on the road, the Clippers downed the Sandy Bay Badgers, 6-2. Sully Fox, Josh Yakielashek, Ethan Zalischuk, and Layne Wolfenden also scored with Dauphin in the win. The Clippers finished the regular season with 26 wins and Ethan Myhre earned the victory in net.
The Clippers open the playoffs on Thursday against Roblin. Stay tuned for a series preview next week and words from Jason Alf.
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It wasn’t until late summer that he learned several of last year’s top players were making their return.
For Gavin Nemis, preparation was second nature. As he geared up for his second season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) with the Dauphin Kings, there was no doubt he was ready to make an impact.
Nemis arrived in Dauphin after three seasons with the Rink Hockey Academy program in Winnipeg, where he honed his skills against elite competition. In his lone year with the U-18 Prep team, he racked up seven goals and 19 assists in the regular season, then elevated his game in the playoffs with three goals in as many contests.
The leap from U-18 to junior hockey was no small adjustment, but Nemis embraced the challenge, quickly recognizing the intensity and speed of the MJHL. Now, the Winnipeg product is back for year two—wiser, stronger, and more determined than ever. A rising star in the Kings' lineup, Nemis isn’t just returning—he’s ready to lead.
"It's great to be back, we have a great group of guys this year," said Nemis. "We're hoping to make a big run this year."
Gavin was already fired up about returning to Dauphin for his second season, but that excitement hit another level when he found out he wouldn’t be doing it alone. With key players like Cole Sheffield, Cayden Glover, Gabriel Bugeaud, and Naaman Hofer also back in the mix, the stage was set for something special.
"I was pumped when I found out those guys were back," continued Nemis. "Everyone saw what they did last year. They work extremely hard and are unreal on the ice and off the ice as well."
Nemis played only 37 regular season games last year, scoring three goals and totalling 14 points. He dressed in four of the team's playoff games against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, notching one assist. Nemis knew that he had way more in the tank. So he went home and had an incredible off-season. He was in the gym and on the ice and now, Nemis has become one of the top two-way players in the league.
"I wasn't happy about being in and out of the lineup last year, not what I wanted," commented Nemis. "So I worked out every day in the summer and skated three times a week. I was always shooting the puck and working on my skills at home as well, I wanted to be in the lineup every night helping the guys win."
Gavin has incredible speed and his work ethic can't be beat. Need him to go in the corner and come out with the puck? Nemis will do that. Need him to score a clutch goal? Nemis is turning into a player that will do just that. In 49 games this season, Gavin is averaging nearly a point per game with 12 goals and 48 points, sitting second in team scoring.
"There are games where I'm really happy about what I brought to the table," said Nemis. "Then there's games where I'm not really pleased. When it comes down to it, it's all about the team winning games, I'll do whatever I can to help them do just that."
Nemis has also had to adapt to playing with a few different players this year. He was starting to hit his stride alongside Cayden Glover and Madden Murray. The trio was taking over games and were fun to watch. Glover, who still leads the league with 33 goals, suffered an upper-body injury on January 31 and isn't expected to be back until the playoffs. Murray, meanwhile, has 28 points and last played on February 8. He's not slated to return until the middle of March, at the earliest.
Great players thrive under pressure, and Nemis is no exception. Just like the rest of the team, he hasn’t just adapted to adversity—he’s embraced it, elevating his game when it matters most.
"Yeah, it was pretty tough losing Cayden and Madden, we were playing very well together," continued Nemis. "With that being said, we have guys that have taken a step up and are playing unreal. So it's all good."
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Nemis is firing on all cylinders at the right time with seven points in his last six games and he scored a clutch goal against Niverville last Saturday which forced overtime as Dauphin earned a key point. He paired that with an assist and had a goal in the team's 4-2 win against the Blues the following day.
Saturday's overtime loss against Niverville was the second time in a matter of weeks that Dauphin has rallied from a multi-goal deficit to steal a point. On February 7 in Steinbach, Dauphin trailed 3-0 and 4-1 before forcing overtime before ultimately losing in the shootout. Nemis had two primary assists in that game. Against Niverville, Dauphin was down 2-0 before storming back and 24 hours prior against the Pistons, Dauphin nearly stormed back from a three-goal deficit before falling 5-4 in regulation.
The Kings may be battered and bruised, but their relentless work ethic never wavers. They battle until the final whistle, embracing the ‘Comeback Kids’ mentality and proving time and time again that they’re never out of the fight.
"We're always pushing each other and our practices are super intense," continued Nemis. "The guy next to you is always pushing you to keep going. So we take that mentality into games, it's not over until the final buzzer. I'm pretty proud of how our group has been able to fight and battle, regardless of if we're down or up."
Nemis' contributions earned him a spot on Team MJHL U-18 for the MJHL-SJHL Showcase which happened in January at the Seven Oaks Sportsplex in Winnipeg.
"That was really cool. I had played with a couple of my teammates before so it was nice to be with them," commented Nemis. "It was also nice to meet other guys and play for different coaches."
Nemis helped Team MJHL 18-U win both games over Team SJHL 18-U. Nemis is now preparing for a return to game action as Dauphin heads to Neepawa on Friday to play the Titans before returning home for a clash against the Nighthawks on Saturday.
Dauphin wrapped up a stretch that saw them play 13 games in 24 days last Sunday. Dauphin went 6-5-1-1 in that period and sits six points ahead of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard for first place in the West Division, with a game against the Blizzard coming up next Tuesday at Credit Union Place.
"The body was so sore, guys were beat up and sore after that stretch," said Nemis. "It's nice that we got a few days off to rest and recover."
The Kings’ march toward the Turnbull Cup playoffs is in full swing. Having secured their spot two weeks ago against Neepawa, Dauphin is now focused on using the lessons learned from last year’s unforgettable postseason battle.
In one of the longest series in Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) history, the Kings went the distance against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. Game six was a marathon, stretching into five overtimes, only to be followed by an epic game seven that needed three more to decide a winner. When the dust settled, Dauphin had fallen just short—a heartbreaking end to a gruelling war on the ice.
But setbacks fuel comebacks, and Nemis believes that experience will be a weapon in their arsenal this time around. With the scars of last year still fresh, the Kings are hungrier than ever to write a different ending.
"We know that it's not always highly skilled goals that get the job done," said Nemis. "It's about getting greasy and going hard to the net. We have a pretty similar roster compared to last year, so all the guys have experienced what happened. Everyone wants to push to go on a longer run this year."
You can hear Gavin's full chat with Darnell Duff during the Dauphin Kings Power Play Show on Friday afternoon at 4:00.
Get to know Nemis:
What are some of your hobbies? I love fishing and anything outdoors. Golf, pickleball, I just love being outside.
What's your biggest catch on the water? I would say a 32-inch Walleye, I caught it up in Northern Manitoba a few years ago.
What is one of your favourite hockey memories? When I played with Rink Hockey Academy, we would travel to Penticton for the playoffs. It was super cool to have all the teams under one roof and the facility was awesome. It was sweet to play in a facility that calibre.
Any family trips that you've been on? One that sticks out is going to Hawaii. We went cliff jumping together which was great. We also jumped off a super cool pier.
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Just a few days ago, Kenai Mouck won a provincial championship with the Dauphin Kings U-15A team at the Rotary Arena in front of his family and friends.
On Wednesday night, he fuelled the Dauphin Clippers as they earned a huge win over their Parkland rival Swan Valley Tigers. Mouck scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout as Dauphin downed the Tigers, 4-3, in a thrilling matinee at the Centennial Arena.
Noah Hanneson also scored in the shootout, which added to his goal in regulation. Chase Glover was incredible as he turned away 43 shots through overtime. With the win, Dauphin won their 25th game of the season and will wrap up the regular season in Sandy Bay against the Badgers on Thursday night.
Following that, the team will prepare for the playoffs which open next Thursday against the Roblin Raiders in another all-Parkland Battle.
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