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It was a great weekend for the Dauphin U-11A1 Kings as they earned another silver medal.

Playing in the Swan River tournament, the Kings played a great final, but came up just short against the Minegoozibe Anishinabe Warriors. To earn a spot in the gold medal game, the Kings beat Swan River, 5-4, and Winnipegosis, 11-1.

The team has played in five tournaments this season, racking up three second place finishes. Currently sitting second place in the standings in league play, the Kings will look to continue with their consistent play heading into the playoffs.

The team's roster includes Grayson Ripmeester, Maddux Morden, Drake Maytwayashing, Burke Yakimishen, Jolie Maguet, Kaleb Sinclair, Jayden McKay, Ryder Zurbra, Yosef Mendones, Ryan Wasko, Joseph Wasko, and Cash Geisler. 

Another weekend and another three victories for the Dauphin Clippers hockey team.

Wrapping up the three game weekend in Glenboro, Ethan Carnegie put on a clinic with four goals as Dauphin downed the Wildcats, 6-2, with Ethan Myhre earning the win in net. The victory came less than 24 hours after Dauphin downed Killarney, 8-0, on Saturday.

Ronin Mouck and Layne Wolfenden also scored for Dauphin in the win, who also beat the Huskies on Friday. Dauphin has won nine games in a row. The Clippers have jumped into solo second place with 21 wins and 43 points.

Their next action is Tuesday in a Battle of the Parkland as the Roblin Raiders come to Credit Union Place at 8:30. 

In front of an incredible crowd, the Parkland U-18 Rangers were only able to secure one point.

Hosting Ukrainian Night in front of more than 1400 fans, the Rangers lost to Kenora, 2-1, in a shootout.

Cade Legaarden gave Parkland a 1-0 lead early in the second, just to see Kenora tie it up late in the period. 

No goals were scored in the third or overtime and Kenora scored twice in the shootout, while neither Quinten Fisk or Brayden Budolowski could score for the Rangers. 

The point gives the Rangers 46, three more than Interlake and Eastman, four more than Pembina Valley. 

Kenora and Parkland play again on Sunday afternoon at 1:30.

The Dauphin Kings couldn't get anything going on Saturday and turnovers cost them the game.

A few costly ones directly resulted in goals by Niverville, including one with just nine seconds left in the first, as Dauphin was blanked by the Nighthawks, 4-0.

It was Dauphin's second straight loss to open the weekend, but keep in mind, they did earn a point on Friday. 

Cole Sheffield made some incredible saves and finished with 24 total as Dauphin dropped to 28-12-1-1.

They will look to salvage the weekend on Sunday night in Winkler. 

On a night where it looked like they would leave La Broquerie with no points, they stuck with it and earned one.

While it wasn't the perfect end result, the Dauphin Kings came back from a three-goal deficit twice and earned a single point in a 5-4 shootout loss against the Steinbach Pistons. It was the first of three games this weekend for Dauphin and a positive start as the team heads into Niverville.

Trailing 4-2 with less than three minutes left, Rylan Gage batted home a puck with 2:17 left for his 13th of the season to trim the deficit to 4-3. Then with 33 seconds left, Matthew Haun let go of a shot from the right point that found its way past Christian Green as Dauphin tied the game and forced overtime.

Havyril Simchuk, Gabriel Bugeaud, and Matthew Thomas were unable to score in the shootout while Jamie Fuchs shootout goal proved to be the winner. Ethan Williment and Joey Kubas also scored for Dauphin.

Paired with Neepawa's win and the Blizzard's loss, Dauphin is seven points ahead of both of them, with games in hand. They have two games in hand on Northern Manitoba and four on Neepawa.

The Kings head to Niverville on Saturday, you can hear the game with Danrell Duff beginning with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 6:50. 

You can make it 19 wins for the Dauphin Clippers hockey team.

While Hamiota was handed 10 power plays, Dauphin stayed strong and downed the Huskies, 7-5.

Ronin Mouck scored three times to fuel Dauphin while Ethan Carnegie had two goals.

Jaxon Bodnar and Norman Lacquette each scored a goal apiece for Dauphin, as they won for the 19th time in only their 24th game. 

Gabriel Bugeaud joined the Dauphin Kings as an 18-year-old after three years with the Notre Dame Hounds.

His first year with Notre Dame saw him notch 36 regular season points in 33 games before collecting three goals and five points in three playoff games, all of which came with the U-17 team. Gabriel also played two games with the U-18 Prep team that season before joining the U-18 AAA team last year that plays in the Saskatchewan U-18 AAA Hockey League.

Ending that regular season with 22 wins in 44 games, Gabriel finished second in team scoring with 11 goals and 33 points across 40 games. The only player on his team that scored more was Joby Baumuller, who was drafted by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2022 draft, and is well into his second season in the Western Hockey League.

It was a great year for Gabriel and a sign of things to come. Bugeaud enjoyed a solid rookie season with the Kings last year, posting 17 goals and 34 points in 57 regular-season games. He was sixth in team scoring and what set him apart from so many players around the league was his blistering speed. Gabriel added two assists as Dauphin played in one of the longest playoff series in Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) history.

It was one for the history books as Dauphin forced game seven with a five-overtime victory in game six. Dauphin's season ended after falling in triple overtime in game seven and while it was a tough pill to swallow, Gabriel will always cherish the memories gained of digging in deep and being a part of a series like that.

"It was crazy. Probably some of the best memories of my hockey career," said Bugeaud. "It was an incredible process to be a part of it with my teammates. Living in the moment and knowing that this will be a part of history in the MJHL, it was a crazy series and a ton of fun."

As was the case for many of the team's top players, opportunities to join different teams were available this season. Gabriel was talking to teams in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and while that was an exciting thought for Bugeaud, he wanted to be back in Dauphin. He knew there was unfinished business and he wants to finish it.

"It comes back to the guys that were coming back. Cole Sheffield and I were going to the same place, but then he decided to come back," said Bugeaud. "I knew we were going to have a great team this year and I felt there was a better opportunity for me to get more minutes here. Doug Hedley puts a lot of trust in me, I'm very glad that I returned."

All was good. Gabriel had 13 points in his first 22 games and was feeling good about how he was playing. Then in a 4-2 loss against Waywayseecappo on November 21, Bugeaud left early after taking a hit and missed the next four games with a lower-body injury. He returned on December 7 against Steinbach and posted a goal and one assist three days later against the Wolverines. He was then shut down for the remainder of 2024 after that game and missed the team's final two games before the Christmas break, both of which came against division-rival Northern Manitoba Blizzard.

"That was tough, it's never fun to be injured. You feel like you're missing out on helping your teammates," continued Bugeaud. "It was a challenge getting over that, I'm just glad that it wasn't too long. With that said, it also provided me a chance to take a step back and look at the game from another angle."

Gabriel came out of the gates flying in 2025 posting two assists in the team's first game against the Blues. In 10 games so far in 2025, Gabriel has points in six of them. He was held off the scoresheet last Friday in the team's 8-0 loss against Virden. 

Despite the tough loss for the team, it was a special game for Gabriel. His parents Ron and Maryse along with his younger brother Joshua flew to Manitoba and made their way to Virden to watch Gabriel in action.

"It's always super fun to see them. I don't get to spend as much time with them as I would like," said Bugeaud. "I'm so grateful for their support, they have been by my side every step of the way. It's always nice when they get to watch me live."

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Gabriel also saw his family earlier this year when Dauphin was on a road trip in Selkirk. His other brother Benjamin was in Manitoba playing with the Notre Dame Hounds U-18 Prep team. He has 11 points in 20 games and Gabriel is very proud of him.

Following Friday's tough loss against the Oil Capitals, Dauphin returned home to the friendly confines of Credit Union Place to play the Northern Manitoba Blizzard this past Saturday. Gabriel had a goal and four penalty minutes as the Kings responded with a solid 3-1 win. Good teams lose hockey teams, great teams can bounce back, which is exactly what Dauphin did.

"I think that loss against Virden was a wake-up call for us. Many teams are battling for playoff spots during the second half of the season and it showed us that no game is going to be easy," offered Bugeaud. "We had a very good bounce back against the Blizzard. It shows the character we have in our room. It motivates us to come ready to compete every night."

Bugeaud was back on the scoresheet earlier this week scoring a gorgeous goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory against Selkirk. Dauphin has won two straight games and is six points ahead of the Blizzard for first place in the West Division. Dauphin is also in a heated race as they look to chase down the powers in the East Division, Portage Terriers, Steinbach Pistons, and Winkler Flyers.

"We have a special group here. From top to bottom, our lineup is super competitive," commented Bugeaud. "When we all buy in and play to our identity, we're a tough team to play against. We have outstanding speed and we're all playing for each other."

Dauphin returns to the ice on Friday when they continue a very busy February. They play Steinbach on Friday, are in Niverville on Saturday, and wrap up the weekend on Sunday in Winkler. Dauphin then plays Swan Valley next Wednesday, Neepawa next Friday, and Niverville next Sunday. In all, Dauphin plays 13 games this month as the push to the Turnbull Cup playoffs is heating up. 

It's a daunting schedule, but for players, game action is where it's at.

"I love it. I love playing games that are close together," said Bugeaud. "If you have a game that you didn't like that much, you don't have to wait long to bounce back. It allows guys to get into a groove and that's what we're trying to do, fire on all cylinders." 

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Gabriel will enter the team's busy stretch on fire. He has six goals and 10 points in his last 11 games. He's tied for sixth in team scoring with 23 points and his 12 goals are tied for the third most on the team. 

The second-year King is starting to hit his stride and that's bad news for the team's opponents. When Gabriel can pair his outstanding speed with his wicked release, he's almost unstoppable and he's looking to carry that momentum into this weekend.

"I've been getting chances all year, so it's really nice to see them going in right now, and I'm looking to keep it going," ended Bugeaud. "The coaches have been telling me all year to shoot more, so I'm doing that. It's always nice to contribute offensively. I'm working on getting more pucks on the net and hopefully, the goals keep coming."

Don't forget to tune into the Dauphin Kings Power Play Show on Friday to hear Gabriel's full chat with Darnell Duff. That airs after the 4:00 p.m. news, weather, business, and sports. 

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Montana Jubenvill and Clutch go hand in hand.

The 17-year-old star from Gilbert Plains has achieved many incredible things throughout her sports journey in her hometown. On the volleyball court, Jubenvill helped the Gilbert Plains Trojans junior varsity girls' volleyball team win a provincial championship in her grade nine season.

The team had impressed fans across the province all year and it was no surprise when they were the last team standing at the big dance.

"That felt amazing, it was almost surreal, it didn't feel real," said Jubenvill. "It was such a great team to play with and I will forever be grateful that I had that opportunity."

Fast forward three years and Montana's high school volleyball career has come to an end and her trophy case is packed. On top of the several all-star awards that she earned over the years, Jubenvill will graduate as a four-time provincial champion.

After winning in grade nine, Jubenvill and the Trojans won during her grade 10 year. Then when Jubenvill moved up to the varsity ranks, the winning continued. Montana and her team won the provincial title last year and this past season, the team capped off a four-year run that is almost unheard of. 

The team tore through the round-robin stage with pure dominance, winning all eight sets without dropping a single one. They carried that momentum into the quarterfinals, dispatching Morweena with precision before outlasting a strong Ste. Rose Celtics squad in a hard-fought semifinal battle.

With history on the line and a four-peat within reach, Jubenvill and her teammates found themselves in an unfamiliar position—down a set in the championship match against a relentless Reston squad. But adversity doesn’t break champions; it fuels them.

Good teams recover. Great teams rise -- and that’s exactly what the Gilbert Plains stars did. Shaking off the early setback, they roared back to claim the next two sets, cementing their legacy with a fourth consecutive provincial title.

It’s a feat achieved by only a select few in Manitoba High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) history. And on that unforgettable night, the words Gilbert Plains Strong echoed louder than ever.

"Winning the four banners was such an incredible accomplishment, something I will never forget," continued Jubenvill. "I'm so happy that I experienced that and played with all of my amazing teammates."

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A true multi-sport standout, Montana seamlessly trades her volleyball for skates the moment hockey season arrives. She’s been gliding across the ice since she was barely a year old, and now, 16 years later, she’s preparing to join one of the top programs in the nation.

But before she takes that next step, she has unfinished business with the Grand Plains Ice Dogs U-18 squad. Jubenvill’s hockey journey has been nothing short of impressive—hoisting a U-11 provincial championship banner, earning a bronze medal with the Parkland Women’s Rangers, and helping her team claim multiple tournament titles in Saskatchewan. Now, with one last run ahead, she’s looking to add another chapter to her already storied career.

Last year, she helped the Ice Dogs win the Rural Manitoba Female Hockey League (RMFHL). They beat the top-ranked Hamiota/Rivers Jetskies in a thrilling series to claim the league title.

"That felt amazing, it was such a special feeling for our group," commented Jubenvill. "We lost to that team in the provincials, so it was redemption for us and felt great."

Back for one final season with the Ice Dogs, Montana has hit the ground running, picking up right where she left off. Last year, she tore through the regular season, leading the league with 18 goals and 31 points, then lit up the playoffs with nine goals and 13 points, claiming the top spot in scoring. This year? She’s back to doing what she does best—finding the back of the net with precision.

Currently, Montana ranks seventh in league scoring, second on her team, and with 14 goals to her name, she’s leading Grand Plains in goal scoring and proving once again why she’s one of the top threats in the league.

"I'm so lucky that I have been put in spots that allows me to produce offensively," said Jubenvill. "I love playing with this team, we have such a special group."

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Sitting at 10-4-4, Grand Plains is second in the league this year, only behind the South Central Rockets. They hammered the Rockets 4-1 earlier this year and while catching the Rockets for first place heading into the playoffs is not possible, with only two regular season games left, Jubenvill believes that when it matters, the Ice Dogs will rise to the challenge.

"We all work as a team. We can create offence and play strong in our end," continued Jubenvill. "We all play for each other, we're looking forward to the rest of the season."

You can catch Jubenvill and her team in action on Sunday in Grandview at 5:30 and their regular season ends on Sunday, February 16, also in Grandview at 5:30 against the Southwest Stars. With a league title already under her belt, Jubenvill is doing anything she can to help this team defend their title.

It's her final chance to win a U-18 title with the Ice Dogs, an organization that means everything to her.

"I'm going to miss all of the players that I played with over the years and the coaches as well," said Jubenvill. "This team deserves one more title and that's what we're pushing toward."

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Jubenvill is set to graduate with honours from GPCC this spring, and after a well-deserved summer spent with family and friends, she’s making the move to Brandon to enroll in Agri Business at Assiniboine College. But that’s not all, while there, she’ll join one of the top women’s hockey programs in North America, continuing to elevate her game at the next level.

The Cougars' coaching staff didn’t just hear about Montana—they saw her in action. Travelling to watch her firsthand, Jubenvill put on a show. Under the pressure of playing in front of elite-level coaches, she rose to the occasion, impressing everyone. After attending their camp last year and showing off her skills, Montana put pen to paper and officially signed with the team.

She’ll be joining the Cougars for the 2025-26 season, where she’ll be ready to make an immediate impact and continue her hockey journey at one of the top programs in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

"I'm very excited and very grateful to get the opportunity to play with all of the girls," said Jubenvill. "I've met some of the girls that will be on the team and played against some. We're going to be a great team and I can't wait to get going."

The Cougars are 15-2-2 this year and are the number one ranked team in the Women's Division 2 Independent conference. 

Eric Preston grew up in Rorketon and went to school just down the road in Ste. Rose from kindergarten through graduation in 2021. 

Preston was always front and centre in the sports scene in the community. Whether it be volleyball, basketball, baseball, or curling, Preston always stayed busy athletically while achieving great marks in the classroom.

In grade 10, when competing at the provincial high school championships in track and field, Preston rose to the occasion going up against the best of the best in the javelin competition. He ended up winning a gold medal and while this was more than a half a decade ago, Preston remembers it as if it were yesterday.

"That was pretty crazy," said Preston. "To know that I was the best in the province at that sport at the time, it was a surreal moment."

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Eric graduated high school with honours in Ste. Rose in 2021 and then moved to Winnipeg to study kinesiology at the University of Manitoba. In January of 2023, Preston needed a change. That change was to work towards serving and protecting as he enrolled at the RCMP Academy Depot in Regina.

Training is six months and four months into his training, Eric found out that he would be based in Hay River, Northwest Territories. Moving 22 hours away from his hometown in Rorketon and away from all of his family and friends was a daunting thought at the start. With that said, Eric always had an interest in moving up north and while he didn't think it would be Hay River, Preston was ready for the next stage of his life.

He graduated from the academy in April of 2023 and on October 11, 2023, Eric worked his first shift as an RCMP officer in Hay River. Preston remembers all of the emotions that he was feeling ahead of his first shift.

"All of them. You go through training and they try to prep you for your first shift, but your first shift is always going to be different when you're not in a safe environment," continued Preston. "It was exciting, it's a brand new job, and something I had always thought of doing. It was more exciting than I thought it ever would have been."

Eric wanted to become an RCMP officer because he was always one of the first people to lend a helping hand.

"I've always been a guy that found enjoyment in helping people out," commented Preston. "As an RCMP officer, I have the opportunity to help people make their bad days a little bit better."

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Still with a deep passion for sports when he moved to Hay River, Eric was lucky enough to spend some time on the pebbled ice as his detachement had a curling team. That was last year and now, we fast forward to this year.

Still curling with the detachment team, Eric was presented with an opportunity to join Team Bartling, a team that would enter the Northwest Territories regional championships. The winner of that event would advance to the Montana's Brier in Kelowna from February 28 - March 9 at Prospera Place, home of the Kelowna Rockets. 

Going into the event, Eric never met Aaron Bartling, the team's skip nor the team's second Norman Bassett. Preston and his foursome arrived at the rink for their first game of the playdowns against Team Skauge and scored a game-defining four in the fourth en route to winning 10-3. Then the team went cold, losing three straight games. They faced a must-win game in the semifinals against Team Skauge and edged out a 6-5 thrilling win as they scored a single in the 10th, after blanking the ninth.

The stage was set. Preston and Team Bartling against a legend in Northwest Territories, Team Jamie Koe. The winner would advance to the Brier, the loser would endure heartbreak.

The two teams went back and forth and Team Koe was in the driver's seat, up 6-5 with hammer playing the 10th end. Preston set up the 10th end perfectly and his foursome ended up stealing a point to tie the game. At this point, they were still underdogs, they needed another steal. After two more perfect rocks from Preston to start the 11th, all Team Bartling could do was watch and hope for a miss.

Jamie had to remove Team Bartling's rock at the back of the four foot and despite a furious sweep to keep the rock straight from Team Koe, Jamie's final ticked the guard, leaving Team Bartling's rock shot and the celebration was on.

"It was very nerve-racking, to steal in two straight ends is a pretty wild way to finish the game," offered Preston. "There was a lot of jumping and excited screams when Jamie missed that final one. It was a moment that I'll never forget."

From Rorketon to Kelowna. Eric Preston is heading to the Montana's Brier.

"Hay River has never won a spot to compete in the Brier, it's such a special feeling," continued Preston. "As a guy that always dreamt of going, it's so exciting. We get to go to the Brier and wear NWT jackets, it doesn't get any better than that."

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Jamie Koe and his foursome were heavy favourites going in. Jamie has won the Northwest Territories 17 times but entered Preston, and he was denied an 18th opportunity this go around. Preston and his team will now go up against some of the best teams in the world with a national title on the line.

"Just getting the experience to play against the big names that I watched as a kid, that's very exciting," ended Preston. "Not everyone gets the chance to play in the biggest curling event in Canada."

Stay tuned to 730CKDM as when the official broadcast schedule is released, we'll let you know if Preston will play a featured game on TSN. 

It was a win the Parkland U-18 Rangers had to have and while it wasn't pretty at all times, they got the job done.

Ryder Gardner was the hero as he scored his fifth of the season with just 61 seconds left in regulation as the Rangers came from behind to down the Yellowhead Chiefs, 4-3, in a thrilling game in Shoal Lake.

The Chiefs came out on fire as they took a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes before Forrest Karlson of Dauphin cut into that deficit in the second. Dayson Martin (15) and Cade Legaarden (17) scored in the third within 11 seconds of eachother to give the Rangers a 3-2 lead.

Oliver Nickel scored shorthanded with less than five minutes to tie it and while the game looked like it was destined for overtime, Gardner said not this time. It was his biggest goal as a Ranger as the team won their fourth straight game. 

Parkland is three points behind the fifth place Winnipeg Thrashers and five up on Pembina Valley, who sit in ninth. The Rangers host Kenora this weekend twice on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is Ukrainian Night and you can get your tickets for $5 at Ruff's Furniture. 

The Selkirk Steelers had zero answers for the Dauphin Kings in the second period on Tuesday night. 

Dauphin scored four times in the middle frame and outshot the Steelers heavy in a 5-3 win at Credit Union Place. Dauphin racked up 16 shots in the second while the Steelers had just two. 

Rylan Gage (12), Gavin Nemis (10), Ethan Stewart (6), and Gabriel Bugeaud (12) scored for Dauphin in the win while Cole Sheffield earned the victory in net.

Ty Pratte (4) sealed the game into an empty net late for Dauphin. 

With the win, Dauphin moves back up nine points ahead of Northern Manitoba for first place in the West Division with 57 points.

The Kings now prepare for a daunting weekend as they play three games in three night, all against the top teams in the league.

They play Steinbach on Friday, Niverville on Saturday, and Winkler on Sunday. All games will be broadcasted on 730CKDM with Darnell Duff.