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Before you know, we'll be back at the rink cheering on the Dauphin Kings.
After a memorable run to the league final, the team has had a busy off-season getting prepared for the 2025-26 season.
Doug Hedley returns as the team's head coach and general manager while the organization looks to find an assistant coach. Chad Facey is now with the Parkland U15 Rangers while Rick Freese has taken over the Parkland U18 Rangers.
The Kings have added four players to the fold, starting with Emrick Gagnon. From Quebec, the 19-year-old had 19 goals and 48 points last year with Nichols School in the United States High School Hockey League. Gagnon had 23 goals and 61 points the previous season with St. Francis High Prep in New York.
He made his debut late last season and certainly had an impact. William Spencer dropped the gloves in his debut with the team as a 16-year-old. Coming in with great size, Spencer had a goal and five assists from the back end last year with Rink Hockey Academy's U17 Prep team.
"William was great at our Prospects Camp in April. He's got good size, plays with an edge and is a great teammate," said Hedley.
Shea Chornley also made his debut with the Kings last season in Winkler against the Flyers. He did not look out of place. In his AAA season with the Winnipeg Bruins, Shea had 17 goals and 50 points across 44 games. He had six more points in eight playoff contests.
Shea was acquired in a trade with Neepawa last year.
"Shea has good size and speed. He'll be a great addition of the middle for us in 2025-26," continued Hedley.
Carter Unger will run through a wall. He will stand up for his teammates and should quickly become a fan favourite with his work ethic and tenacity. With the Pembina Valley Hawks last year, Unger scored seven times and had 12 points in 43 games. He also had a goal in three playoff games.
"Carter is a power forward that is a big physical presence on the ice. He's also a really great teammate," ended Hedley.
Elsewhere, the Kings reported a solid profit from last season, announced at the team's annual general meeting. The team's schedule for next season is here.
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Gabe Beaudin is no stranger to playing in front of large crowds and against the best of the best.
So when he represented Team Manitoba at Volleyball Canada's Canada Cup last year, he was right where he was meant to be. A left-side hitter who is crafty and can take over a set, Beaudin has put everything he has into the sport and is becoming the best version of himself on the court.
Have there been some bumps along the journey? Absolutely. But that's the case for every athlete. Beaudin also seems, however, to rise to the challenge and takes great pride in battling adversity head-on and conquering it.
Beaudin, who is entering his senior year at the DRCSS in the fall, was in Winnipeg last month trying out for the Manitoba U18 men's volleyball team. It was a three-day tryout, and when the final roster was announced, Beaudin was on it. Gabe making the roster didn't come as a surprise to many. He continually has proven that he is among the province's best at his age level.
"It's honestly a pretty big accomplishment. I'm very happy about it," said Beaudin. "To be considered one of the top 15 players in the province at the U18 level is a huge honour. It feels great to be a part of this team."
Beaudin is in Winnipeg training with the team daily, both in the gym and on the court. The squad is preparing to play in the 2025 Canada Cup in Ontario. The Canada Cup brings together Canada's next generation of high-performance athletes. The goal? A national title.
"It's super exciting. I attended the Canada Cup last year, and it was an amazing experience. The competition is extremely strong," offered Beaudin. "I couldn't be more excited to get going."
Beaudin is also an alternate for the Canada Summer Games team. He will step in should there be an injury. The Summer Games are from August 8 to 25 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Before joining Team Manitoba, the Dauphin star had a great club season with Brandon Volleyball Club (BVC). They finished top three in every tournament they played in and ended fourth at the provincial championships. Beaudin got pneumonia at provincials and lost 15 pounds. He admits that it wasn't easy to come back from. But in Beaudin fashion, Gabe stuck with the process, stayed strong, and conquered. He ended up helping the team to a top 30 finish at the national championships.
As Gabe gets set to enter grade 12, it is time to start thinking about the future. His future will run through Brandon. Garnering plenty of interest from several universities from coast to coast, Beaudin has made his decision. The Dauphin standout will attend Brandon University after he graduates. That's where he'll join the national champion Brandon Bobcats men's volleyball team. Led by head coach Grant Wilson, fellow Dauphin star JJ Love helped the Bobcats win the national title earlier this year.
For Beaudin, passing up an opportunity to play for the Bobcats was just something he couldn't do.
"I've been around BU since grade nine. I've created a really strong connection with the coaching staff and players," offered Beaudin. "There's nowhere really like Brandon. I noticed that during my other visits. The way the players and everyone get treated in Brandon is very special."
Gabe will join the team in the 2026-27 season. And when you head to the Healthy Living Centre beginning that year, you'll be guaranteed to see Gabe's family and friends in the stands.
"That was another reason that I chose BU," offered Beaudin. "It's close to home and I'm familiar with it. My family and friends can come to my home games, which is very exciting."
Just like he had options for where he would play his university ball, Gabe also had options for his final year of high school. He could have stayed in Brandon. But, he's bringing his talents back to the City of Sunshine for one more run at a provincial championship. Beaudin will lead what is expected to be a very talented Clippers varsity boys volleyball team onto the court this year.
They've made noise over the past few years, and Gabe is hoping that the upcoming season is the team's best yet.
"This will be my fourth year with the varsity team," continued Beaudin. "Every year it feels like we're getting better. Hopefully, this year, we can make a deep run at the provincials."
Countless hours on the court and in the gym. Gabe has put everything he has into volleyball for as long as he can remember. He has never been handed anything; he has earned everything. He earned the right to represent the province on the national stage. He has earned the right to commit to playing university volleyball.
He's pleased with where he is, but he knows he hasn't reached his ceiling. With his skill set and dedication, Beaudin is ready to carve out a great career. Volleyball means everything to him, and there's no stopping him in his pursuit of greatness.
"I made the switch from basketball to volleyball in grade nine. I've had teammates from my Indigenous Games team that I'm still super close with," ended Beaudin. "Teammates in Winnipeg always offer a place to stay. It's more than a game to me. The connections I've made are just unreal."
Dedicated, skilled, passionate, and goal-driven. Watch out for Gabe Beaudin, he's soaring through the air finishing off attacks and providing monster blocks.
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The Ste. Rose Stingers U11 softball team has made plenty of noise this season.
Playing in a league with teams around the Parkland, including Roblin, Russell, Strathclair, Swan River, and Neepawa, to name a few, the Stingers have been in a class of their own for the majority of the season.
They've won seven of their eight games. The only league game they didn't win resulted in a tie against Roblin.
Dusty Rushinka is the team's head coach.
"These girls have done very well this season," said Rushinka. "It has been extremely impressive."
Rushinka said the key to success has been a few key returning players who have stepped up. He's also been impressed with the team's first-year players who came to play and impressed on and off the field.
"It's a heck of a squad. Everyone bought in to what myself and the rest of the coaches asked of them," offered Rushinka. "Every practice and game, they kept improving. They all have great attitudes and come to play."
The team also won a B-side championship at a tournament in Neepawa.
So with plenty of wins under their belt and confidence sky high, the team will look to translate that success in Manitoba's capital. The team heads to Winnipeg this weekend for the provincial championships at Buhler Recreation Park. It begins Friday and runs until Sunday evening, when a provincial champion will be crowned.
Ste. Rose is in Pool G with Timber Rock Home, Varsity View #2, Hamiota Red Sox, Springfield Heat, Warren, and Northwest - Baron. The tournament welcomes 54 of the best U11 softball teams in the province.
"It's a big tournament. Only the top two teams from each pool advance, so we expect to make the playoffs on Sunday," continued Rushinka. "That's our hope. I fully see us going that direction, if we continue to execute as we have all season."
Battling it out on the field this weekend will be Adrianna Rushinka, Harper Murray, Hudson Kolida, Jaycee Mertens, Natalie Houle, Madisyn Morden, Quinn Paradis, Zoe Pelypiw, Lexi Sliworsky, Khloe Bond, Jemma Maguet, Kacey Rezansoff, Blakely Kolida, and Juliet Maguet.
Dusty is looking forward to a great weekend of ball and knows the team is ready to challenge the best of the best at the U11 level.
"It's exciting to be a part of. The girls are looking forward to it, as is the coaching staff," ended Rushinka. "It's a good test. Everyone is ready to go and we're hoping to have a good showing."
Stay tuned to CKDM Sports throughout the weekend for results.
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Shawn McQuarrie and Chad Facey are ready to defend their title.
A $10,000 hole-in-one prize will be up for grabs. Several other cash prizes, a fantastic meal, and 18 holes on one of the nicest courses in the province. It's a dream event for golfers, and it's only a few weeks from go time at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.
The Parkland Source for Sports Battle for the Belts is back on Sunday, July 20. The two-person scramble is $160 per team. That includes your round, a meal, and a chance at great prizes. Power carts are an additional $25 per person.
"Registrations started slow, but they're starting to trickle in now," said Danny Scott, organizer. "That's usually the case with grad, countryfest, and the fair. With less than a month to go, we're pretty happy with where they are right now."
While the event will feature many of the top golfers in the region, that's not all. There will be scratch golfers and those who have a 40 handicap.
"We've always said it's just for fun. It's open to all calibres of golfers," said Scott. "It's a great day on the course, finished with a great meal. There are great prizes for golfers of all skill levels."
When heading to the GPCC, you'll notice the beautiful sign just before the bridge welcoming you to the club. That sign is thanks to Danny, Chris, and the crew. Money raised from past events went towards making that sign possible.
This year, more of the same. Many improvements at the club are powered by the Battle for the Belts two-person scramble.
"Yes, 100% of all money raised goes back to improvements at the GPCC, like it has in the past."
Don't miss out on one of the most enjoyable scrambles of the summer. To enter, call Danny at 572-7552 or Chris Todoruk at 648-7989.
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You can make it four straight for the Grandview Lakers.
Back for their first season in six years, the Lakers are starting to catch fire. On Tuesday night, they throttled the Yorkton Tigers, 14-0, at Wilson Park. The Lakers have now won four straight games, are above .500 for the first time this season, and are closing in on the first place Canora Supers.
Lyndon Zimmer, Kaine Morran, Chet VonBargen, and Marc Giasson combined for the shutout, while Darian Giasson caught seven innings.
Branden Storey had a monster game and is starting to hit his stride. He had five RBIs. Ryan Shoemaker and Derrick Pulock both had two while Jayce Legaarden was the star of the show defensively. Everyone reached base in the win.
Grandview will look to make it five straight when they head to Yorkton on July 2.
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For a golfer, there is no better feeling than getting a hole-in-one.
For Syd Tycholes, golf's perfect shot had evaded him for years. Until Tuesday, June 24.
At the age of 82, the Gilbert Plains Country Club member picked up his first ace.
It came on the ninth hole.
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Joe Tabin was watching professional mountain bikers on YouTube five years ago.
He was drawn to the high-paced action and thought it would be worth giving it a try. Since he was a young kid, Tabin has always caught on very quickly to any sport he's been a part of. While mountain biking isn't for everyone, it turned out to be for the Dauphinite.
"I took to it pretty well, I thought the trails were pretty fun," said Tabin. "I was able to do them all right from the beginning."
Joe loves the thrill of mountain biking. He loves dancing through the terrain. It challenges a person not only physically but also mentally. Every jump requires a precise landing, and each turn takes every inch of concentration you have to pull it off. No matter what else is going on around him, there's no feeling quite like dialling in for a practice or race.
Joe Tabin was meant to be a mountain biker. He didn't start doing it until he was 12, but Tabin is now making up for lost time.
"Every trail is different. Every bay has something new," offered Tabin. "No matter how long you've been riding, you haven't done it all. There's always a slight fear of going too fast and messing up your jump or a turn. Every day is always a challenge; it's a really great sport."
In the end, Joe is a competitor. He understands not every race will be perfect. At times, his jumps will be off, and he won't execute the perfect turn. His work ethic, however, is relentless. He continues to chase greatness, and to do so, he knows he has to put his talents up against top-notch competition.
That's why he made the nearly 1,200-kilometre trek to Canmore for the 2025 Mountain Bike Classic. Hosted by the Alberta National Mountain Bike Race Association, Joe was about to see how his skills could hold up against elite competition from across the country.
His first race was on the long course, where Joe finished in 1:08:25.8. He ended on the podium with a second-place finish, hammering the bronze medallist by more than 11 minutes. Tabin was only 20.4 seconds short of finishing with gold.
It was a four-lap race and proved to Joe that he was ready to compete on the national stage.
"The long race was definitely my favourite, it was on the mountain biking course," said Tabin. "I wasn't used to racing at a higher elevation. I followed the leader for the first few laps, but he eventually got ahead of me. It was a good result that I was happy with."
Next up for Joe was the short course, and that's where he set himself apart from the competition. The Dauphin star cruised to finish the race in 21:26.4. He claimed his first gold medal of his young mountain biking career.
"It felt pretty good. Even though I won my category, I was racing people in other categories," offered Tabin. "I didn't actually know I won until it was podium time. It felt pretty good to learn I won. I went as hard as I could throughout the course, a great feeling."
As far as his future goals, Tabin plans to continue training with Team Manitoba in hopes of going up a tier. Joe has always put in the work. He trains a few days a week and continues to push himself. The future is bright.
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Two U11 Parkland baseball teams booked their trip to the provincial championships over the weekend.
The McCreary Marlins have advanced to the Tier 2 tournament in Reston after winning the regionals at Vermillion Sportsplex over the weekend. It will take place from July 4 to 6.
Team Dauphin, meanwhile, finished as finalists in a great battle with McCreary in the final. They are off to Hamiota for the Tier 3 provincial tournament. It'll also take place from July 4 to 6.
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Eric Prokopowich was just a few shots away from earning an automatic berth into the Canadian Amateur Golf Championships.
Playing in the Elmhurst Invitational over the weekend at the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club, the Dauphin star shot a two-over, 73 in round one. That put him three strokes back of Kaleb Lambert heading into round two. The winner of the two-day event earned a spot in the Canadian championships.
Prokopowich got off to a good start on Sunday and it was a packed leaderboard with several of the province's top golfers battling for the top spot. The list included Jordy Lutz, who earlier this season won the Golf Manitoba match play championships. In the end, it was Lambert who took home the crown. Round two was suspended due to inclement weather and the tournament was trimmed down to just 18 holes.
That means with his 1-under, 70, in round one, Lambert earned the Canadian spot. Derek Benson of McCreary finished in a tie for 16th after his five-over, 76.
Eric sank four birdies in his round on Saturday. He also won a skin on the tough second hole. Eric will have another chance to qualify for the Canadian championships when he plays in Golf Manitoba's amateur championships later this year. He qualified for the nationals last year after finishing sixth at the Manitoba championships.
Eric Prokopowich @DauphinLakeGolf in the final round of the @ElmhurstCC Invitational @MBBlueCross leaderboard ➡️ https://t.co/THiC69ZpxO@SportManitoba @PUMAGolf @TaylorMadeCA pic.twitter.com/LwUFfJsW49
— Golf Manitoba (@golf_manitoba) June 22, 2025
This year's Manitoba amateur is July 14 to 16 at the Southwood Golf & Country Club. The Canadian amateur championship is July 28 to 31 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club & Rivermead Club de Golf.
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The Dauphin Kings held their AGM on Sunday night inside the Aspen Lodge.
At the meeting, Ashley Shaw announced that she is stepping down as the team's president. She is also no longer on the board moving forward.
Shaw has served as the team's president for the past few years and was a member of the board before that.
"I think it's always good to have some new blood come in. New people bring new ideas," said Shaw. "My kids are growing, and I'm getting busier with them. It's hard to juggle. It's a good time for me right now to step down."
Shaw says she still loves the Kings. Her family will remain billets; they will still attend home games, and she plans to continue volunteering with the club.
She spoke about some of her highlights during her time with the club.
"This year was so exciting watching them in the playoffs. There were games that no one would have ever thought the team would have won," offered Shaw. "Then we were there in game seven of the league final. Then you have the championship year. We were in Steinbach when the team won. That was something that my family and I will never forget."
Financially, the Kings reported a profit. They made $47,672. That's in comparison to a loss of $128,963 in 2024. The team currently has no debt.
"That playoff run that the players put together was huge for us," said Shaw. "Without that, we wouldn't be sitting so pretty. Right now, it's great. It's a great feeling to have no debt. We can go into next year planning for how we can keep this organization a top-notch club that kids want to play for."
The MJHL will remain a 13-team league for the 2025-26 season. The Winnipeg Freeze are now the Winnipeg Monarchs.
It was another good year for the Tractor Lotto. It made almost $105,000. The AG Project profited just more than $41,000.
The Kings also saw an increase in attendance throughout the regular season. 21,980 fans were inside Credit Union Place for the regular season.
Last year, total attendance was 21,236.
Ticket sales this past season were $339,727. That's a sharp increase from the 2023-24 season, where ticket sales came in at $152,550.
The team is also looking to add a few board members moving forward.
"Yes, if there is anyone out there interested or has ever thought of joining the board, I encourage them to get in touch with Christian or me and ask questions," ended Shaw. "It would be great to add two or three more."
The Kings open the 2025-26 season on the road in Swan River on September 19. Their home opener is the following night against the same Stampeders.
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