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It was a must win game and the Parkland U-18 Rangers came up short.
They needed a win against Eastman to clinch a playoff spot but the Selects had other ideas. Parkland couldn't get much going offensively and struggled in their own end as they were downed by Eastman, 8-2. With the win, the Selects clinched a big dance ticket and they'll go up against the Brandon Wheat Kings in round one.
Eastman went 4-for-7 on the power play in the win as they swept Parkland this weekend. Brayden Budolowski and Alex Campbell did the scoring for the Rangers, who finished the season with a record of 23-23-1-1.
In other first round playoff series, the Winnipeg Wild will play Interlake, the Bruins challenge the Pembina Valley Hawks, and the Thrashers play the Southwest Cougars. All series will be best-of-five with three wins needed.
Stay tuned in the coming day as CKDM Sports will be joined by Tom White.
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The Parkland U-18 Rangers sure aren’t making it easy on themselves.
With a chance to clinch a playoff spot on Saturday night against Eastman, a poor second period held the club back from doing that.
Eastman scored five goals in the second while the Rangers had just one and the Selects held on for a 6-3 win over Parkland.
The loss sees Parkland on the outside looking in. With 48 points, Parkland is one point back of Eastman. A win on Sunday would still clinch a playoff spot for Parkland so come Sunday afternoon, it’s win or their season is done.
A win would clinch eighth and a first-round playoff matchup against either Brandon (81 points with one game left) or the Winnipeg Wild (80 points with one game left).
Come back to 730CKDM on Sunday afternoon to find out what happened.
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Bryson Yaschyshyn was outstanding as the Dauphin Kings came from behind to earn a point on Saturday night.
In their third meeting of the season against Niverville, Dauphin came back from down two goals to force overtime. Matteo Speranza scored his 16th of the season and second of the night 1:35 into the overtime session as the Nighthawks earned the point in a 3-2 win against the Kings.
Yaschyshyn made 36 saves, several of which were highlight reels as he helped Dauphin find their footing offensively to get back in the game. Gavin Nemis and Matthew Thomas did the scoring for Dauphin.
With the point, Dauphin remains six points ahead of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard for first place in the West Division, after the Blizzard beat the Blues on Saturday, 2-1.
Dauphin will conclude their weekend trip on Sunday evening at the Hockey for All Centre as they play the Blues. Darnell Duff and Jeff Henson have the call starting with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 5:50.
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The Dauphin Kings nearly pulled off the improbable.
However, they couldn't pull it off as they lost 5-4 to Steinbach on Friday night, as the team kicked off a three game weekend.
For the second straight time against Steinbach, the Kings spotted them a three-goal lead. Havryil Simchuk then scored for the fifth game in a row and Matthew Thomas brought Dauphin within one after 40.
The third was a wild period as Steinbach restored their two-goal lead before Gabriel Bugeaud brought Dauphin back within a goal with less than five minutes left.
Then with just more than three minutes left, Steinbach took a 5-3 lead before Ethan Williment brought Dauphin within one again, with 200 seconds left.
It wasn't meant to be in the end, as Dauphin dropped the game.
They're off to Niverville on Saturday.
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The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys' basketball team is one step closer to playing in a provincial qualifier.
In game one of their best-of-three series against the Swan Valley Tigers in the zone championships, Dauphin led from start to finish and hammered their Parkland rival, 109-36. Nick Hudyma continued with his torrid season, scoring 36 points with eight steals and seven assists.
Ronin Mouck had 25 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and five steals. Miguel Boncodin also put together a very nice game with 10 points and five assists.
The series will now shift to the Tiger Dome in Swan River for game two on Monday. If Dauphin wins, they'll advance to a provincial qualifier.
On the women's side, the Clipper girls are going to have to come from behind. They lost a heartbreaker against Swan Valley, 62-60. The Tigers can earn a berth in a provincial qualifier with a game on Monday while the Clippers need to win to stay alive.
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It's provincial championship season and Dauphin will be on full display this weekend.
The U-15A provincials will be at Credit Union Place and the Rotary Arena. The action begins Friday morning with Dauphin playing Virden at the Rotary Arena at 10. Dauphin will play Morden at Credit Union Place on Friday night at 7 before concluding their round-robin on Saturday afternoon at 3:15 against Carman.
Dauphin's roster includes Garrett Sahulka, Avery Crowe, Rossi Puchailo, Nolan Shaw, Jace Paterson-Brading, Samson Bourgouin, Matthew Ducheck, Kellan Shtykalo, Weston Rank, Carter Smigelsky, Drayson Demeria, Brayden Abrams, Kenai Mouck, Kaysi Sliworsky, and Carter Porath.
Swan Valley also has a team in the tournament. They play Friday at 1:30 at the Rotary Arena against Brandon before playing Winkler on Saturday at 11:45 against Winkler. Their final round-robin game is Saturday evening at 6:45 against St. Claude.
For results, keep it locked to 730CKDM all weekend.
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It's come down to two games.
One win and they're in. Two losses and they're out. The equation is simple for the Parkland U-18 Rangers. This after a narrow 4-3 loss against the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday. Piet Mierau made 48 saves while Alex Campbell, Brayden Budolowski, and Quinten Fisk scored a goal apiece for Parkland.
The Rangers will head to the Sun Gro Centre for two games against Eastman this weekend. They need to win one of the two games to clinch a playoff spot.
Parkland vs Eastman, coming down to the wire.
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He's proud of him and loves spending as much time as possible with him.
While Carter Williamson no longer lives in Dauphin, he knows every day that he wakes up, his younger brother who lives in Dauphin is thinking about him. Brock Romanow has been right by his brother's side and has enjoyed watching his older brother accomplish many incredible things on the pebbled ice.
After qualifying for the 2024 USport Canadian University Curling Championships, Carter, curling on Team Bryden, won a national title when they beat Dalhousie University in the national final. Williamson shot 86% in that game and when the team clinched their first national title as a game, they were bound for Italy. Carter, Ryan Grabarczyk, Adam Bukurak, and Josh Bryden were set to represent Canada in the 2025 FISU World University Games.
Brock watched his brother with great pride as he won a national title.
"I'm so proud of him, everything that he has accomplished from his high school days to now," said Romanow. "It's a pretty proud moment, me and my whole family are so proud of him."
Williamson and his teammates went to Torino, Italy, for the FISU World Games last month and it truly was a family affair. Brock and his parents also made the journey as watching Carter on the international stage was an opportunity they simply couldn't pass up.
Competing against teams from Norway, the United States of America, Switzerland, Korea, Italy, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and China, the event featured the top university teams in the world. Cheering from the stands, Brock and his parents watched Carter and his team win five of their nine-round robin games to qualify for the playoffs in third place.
Williamson and his team settled for a fourth-place finish after a loss against the U.S. in the semi-finals and a defeat against Switzerland in the bronze medal match. The Dauphin star represented his country with great pride and put on a show for fans.
For Brock and his parents, it was an unforgettable experience.
"It was amazing. A once-in-a-lifetime experience to spend time with my family while travelling and seeing so many new things," continued Romanow. "To see my brother battle against some of the top teams in the world was incredible. I thought they did very well and I am so incredibly proud of him."
Following the incredible trip, Brock and his parents made their way back to Dauphin and settled in. But it wasn't long before they were back at the curling rink. Brock started curling when he was eight. Why you ask? He wanted to follow in his brother's footsteps and while Brock has never had the chance to compete on the international stage like Carter has, you never know what the future holds. Especially if he continues to develop at the rapid pace he is.
Brock is playing lead on a team and is widely regarded as the Fab Four. Romanow and his teammates are putting together an excellent season on the pebbled ice. With a knack for delivering two perfect rocks to begin each end, Brock helped his team win a tournament in Yorkton in December. Brock and his mom were volunteering to sell tickets for the Dauphin Kings Tractor Lotto right before they left for Yorkton.
Brock and his team were back in action earlier this month in Erickson and just like they did in Yorkton, it was another winning weekend. They won their second bonspiel of the season.
"It feels really good. We struggled last year, but we're hitting our stride this year," continued Romanow. "Everyone is playing great and it's more of a team effort. We came together in the summer and became better friends, which has helped us this winter."
Brock has curled on a few different teams over the years, but what separates this team from those, is the bond.
"I've played with teams in the past that we're not friends off the ice, these guys are some of my best friends, I love playing, and winning with them," commented Romanow. "It's never a dull moment, we're always having a blast. We also know when to be serious and focus on the task at hand, we're a special group."
Next up for the team is an event hosted by Viterra in Rivers later this season. Given their red-hot performance so far, there’s every reason to believe they’ll rise to the occasion and battle toe-to-toe with the province’s best U-15 curlers.
"I have a lot of confidence in our team. We have come a long way since we started in October, I love playing with this team," continued Romanow. "I believe we have a good chance coming up in Rivers."
From the pebbled ice to the friendly confines of Credit Union Place. When you head to the Dauphin Kings game, you will notice Brock on the bench and walking down the tunnel before the game and during the intermissions.
When Mitchell Rauliuk stepped down as the team's assistant trainer, a golden opportunity opened up. Wasting no time, Brock fired off an email to the Board of Directors, and before he knew it, the call came—he was the chosen one.
"I was very happy when I found out. It was something that I always wanted to do," said Romanow. "I love being around the team, being hands-on with them and seeing firsthand how the organization works and helping out any way I can."
Now in his second year as the Kings' assistant trainer, Brock has become the backbone of the team behind the scenes. Known as "Mr. Reliable," he’s always there when needed—focused, and ready to get the job done.
"I love it. Everyone knows my name, they talk to me, and make me feel right at home," said Romanow. "I know what everyone needs. Certain players need different things on game day and I've learned what is needed over the past two years. I have a list and make sure everything that I need to do is done."
Brock is also a billet brother and has been for years. This year, Nolan Masson and Bryson Yaschyshyn have moved into the Romanow home.
"Everything is great, we play mini-sticks in my basement and that's always a ton of fun," ended Romanow. "We watch hockey games, basketball, and anything else on TV. It's great spending time with them."
Brock Romanow is the definition of dedication—a standout brother, a loved son, a rising star on the pebbled ice, and the Kings' go-to guy who never hesitates to step up and deliver.
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Havryil Simchuk stayed red-hot as he scored late, however, it wasn't enough for the Dauphin Kings.
On a night where the Kings fell down 2-0 against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, Dauphin made it close, but couldn't come all the way back in a 2-1 loss against the West Division rivals. Dauphin struggled for a majority of the game until they found their stride late, but it was a little bit too late.
Simchuk's goal came on a shot from the point from Matthew Thomas and Simchuk now has goals in four straight games. Cole Sheffield was outstanding as he turned away 35 shots to give Dauphin a chance to win this game.
Cael Primanti and Miguel Bouvier did the scoring for Northern Manitoba in the game, who improved to 28-18-0-1 with the win. With the defeat, Dauphin drops to 31-14-1-1. They're still first in the West and are seven points ahead of Norman.
The Kings play three games on the road this weekend, against Steinbach on Friday, Niverville on Saturday, and the Blues on Sunday.
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They made the short trip to Ste. Rose and won a trophy.
The Grand Plains Hawks U-9 Team McDonald won the championship thanks to an incredible effort in the final when the team downed Gladstone, 6-1. The team also beat Roblin in a thriller, 8-7, and Winnipegosis, 12-5.
The team's roster includes Nash Pulock, Seamus Rae, Beau McDonald, Brodynn Crowe, Eric Jean, Luke Jean, Brixton Yang, and Justice McKay. The coaching staff features Danny McDonald and Derrick Pulock. Nicole McDonald is the team's manager.
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They were the Notre Dame Junior A Hounds for nearly 38 years.
Starting in the 2025-26 season, they will no longer be. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) Board of Governors approved the relocation of the Hounds to the community of Warman. This relocation is contingent upon approval by the Warman City Council and a successful season ticket and corporate sponsorship drive.
If approved, all Notre Dame list assets and active players eligible for next season will be transferred to the Warman franchise. The Hounds in Notre Dame have been a part of the SJHL since 1987 and provided opportunities for young men to pursue their hockey dreams.
Kyle McIntyre is the commissioner of the SJHL.
“It is bittersweet having a historical program like the Notre Dame Junior A Hounds leave the SJHL. We understand that there is a new and exciting vision for Notre Dame. We appreciate the Board’s focus on player well-being and experience and are excited about the possibility of adding a strong and progressive new leadership group to our league in Saskatchewan’s fastest-growing city.”
Warman boasts a state-of-the-art facility that has long been the proud host of the SJHL Showcase, cementing its reputation as a premier hockey destination. With the final league approval set for the Annual General Meeting in June, the excitement is building for what’s next in this thriving hockey hub.
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