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Carillon Sports 2nd Shots: Feb. 6th edition

Cassidy Dankochik 9 minute read 12:00 PM CST

Featuring photos from the MJHL/SJHL showcase, a Springfield Sabres Winnipeg High School Hockey League game Jan. 31, SEMHL match-up between Red River and Ste Anne later that night, a couple Providence Pilots basketball games, a Steinbach Pistons match-up against Portage Feb. 2 and an SRSS girls varsity basketball game Feb. 10.

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Providence ready to welcome the rest of Canada

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Providence ready to welcome the rest of Canada

Cassidy Dankochik 12 minute read Yesterday at 3:24 PM CST

The countdown is officially on for Providence College and the Niverville Resource and Recreation Centre, as the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association men’s volleyball national championship is only weeks away.

Action kicks off March 5.

Providence athletic director Joel Coursey said the planning process has been smooth so far, despite the chaos of replacing previous athletic director Russell Willms this summer.

“All the big pieces are coming together nicely,” Coursey said, underneath a banner proclaiming Niverville as the home of the 2025 CCAA nationals during a volleyball match Jan. 24.

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Otto the otter made his Providence debut during Junior Pilots night Jan. 25. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Otto the otter made his Providence debut during Junior Pilots night Jan. 25. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

U18 shootout victories help MJHL to showcase win

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U18 shootout victories help MJHL to showcase win

Cassidy Dankochik 10 minute read Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Talking to Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) commissioner Kevin Saurette after two games were played at the league’s showcase event alongside their Saskatchewan counterparts, it was clear league brass care about the results on the ice.

While Saurette wasn’t thrilled to see the first two games go the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s way Jan. 28, he must have been delighted to see the Manitobans storm back to win four straight to close out the showcase.

That flip was powered by the league’s U18 team, which managed to win back-to-back shootouts to sweep the SJHL in their two games. The SJHL’s U18 had a chance to tie the overall showcase score, but the Norman Blizzard’s Taye Timmerman would stand tall, ensuring an incredible 15th round goal from Winkler’s Maxime Lavoie would stand up as the showcase deciding goal.

The U18 team featured Steinbach’s Reece Gault, Luke Bogart and Mathis Laplante alongside Niverville’s Avery Laliberte. Laliberte is from Lorette, while Gault hails from Oakbank.

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Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Original Nighthawk announces college commitment

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Original Nighthawk announces college commitment

Cassidy Dankochik 9 minute read Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Ty Kennett has been a mainstay on the ice for the Niverville Nighthawks since they first played in 2022. Now, the native of Red Lake Falls has committed to play NCAA Division 3 hockey back in his home state.

The 2004-born forward will be playing at the College of St Scholastica, a Duluth, Minnesota-based post-secondary school.

Kennett joined the Nighthawks for their first season after a prolific high school career. He scored an incredible 93 points in 26 games for Red Lake Falls High School in his final year.

Kennett is on track to play over 150 games in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and currently has 30 goals and 55 points in his career.

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Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Ty Kennett has committed to play NCAA hockey with the Division 3 St Scholastica College Saints in division 3. (Cassidy Dankochik Carillon Archives)

Ty Kennett has committed to play NCAA hockey with the Division 3 St Scholastica College Saints in division 3. (Cassidy Dankochik Carillon Archives)

SPORTS FLASHBACK 2017: How tiny La Broquerie built three huge arenas

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SPORTS FLASHBACK 2017: How tiny La Broquerie built three huge arenas

Wes Keating 12 minute read Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

The story of how the tiny hamlet of La Broquerie turned a few acres of Sandilands forest into southeastern Manitoba’s first indoor skating rink makes for fascinating reading, and is indeed the stuff of which movies are made.

And like every good movie, The La Broquerie Arena Story has had a couple of very successful sequels, perhaps more controversial, perhaps more divided in community priorities, and perhaps decisions less-rushed, but all with the same happy ending as the original.

And it is the first unlikely arena project that sets this community apart. It all began in the winter of 1949-50, when the La Broquerie Habs iced a pretty good senior hockey team that got its training on outdoor ice, in sub-zero temperatures.

The team captain was George Boily, a brash young man who suggested a team as good as the Habs deserved an indoor rink, and if they won the Carillon League championship and the Prefontaine Cup, the players would build it themselves.

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Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

La Broquerie has always shared its arena with its neighbors to the west and often shared their hockey talent as well. In 1963, the Steinbach Huskies got a little help from La Broquerie’s Johnnie and Louis Balcaen, and Jean Guy Tetrault to win the Molloy Cup. Ralph Rempel and Jack Rennie keep a tight grip on the trophy, surrounded by teammates Jim Steel, Jake Dyck, Louis Balcaen, Jean Guy Tetrauilt, Denver Wiebe, Alfred Freund, Johnny Balcaen, Elmer Freund and Pete Guenther.

La Broquerie has always shared its arena with its neighbors to the west and often shared their hockey talent as well. In 1963, the Steinbach Huskies got a little help from La Broquerie’s Johnnie and Louis Balcaen, and Jean Guy Tetrault to win the Molloy Cup. Ralph Rempel and Jack Rennie keep a tight grip on the trophy, surrounded by teammates Jim Steel, Jake Dyck, Louis Balcaen, Jean Guy Tetrauilt, Denver Wiebe, Alfred Freund, Johnny Balcaen, Elmer Freund and Pete Guenther.

DANKOCHIK’S DRAFTINGS: Basketball trade throws fandom into question

Cassidy Dankochik 11 minute read Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

As I laid down for the night last Saturday, I checked my phone and immediately shot right back out of that pre-slumber state.

The Dallas Mavericks, fresh off a NBA finals appearance, with one of the league’s top five players, decided to trade that player for still murky reasons.

In what will go down as maybe the biggest trade in NBA history, Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. The reaction has been universal, as everyone assumed when they first read about the trade ESPN reporter Shams Charania had his social media hacked.

Only after a clarifying “Yes, this is real,” did people start reacting.

Springfield enjoying season back in top high school division

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Springfield enjoying season back in top high school division

Cassidy Dankochik 11 minute read Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

The Steinbach Regional Sabres have some Eastman company in the top division of the Winnipeg High School Hockey League this season, as for only the second time the Springfield Sabres are playing in the Platinum Promotions Division.

Springfield hasn’t been overmatched this season, sitting in the middle of the standings while boasting two of the leagues top five scorers in Cam Sylvester and Hayden Kochen.

Both players were named Manitoba High School Athletic Association Athletes of the week earlier this year, with huge single-game scoring outputs against JH Bruns. Kochen is tied for the league lead in goals and notched seven points in the game, while Sylvester set two team records with six goals and nine points in the 10-2 victory Jan. 8.

Both 2007-born players joined the Sabres after spending their previous years suiting up for the Eastman Selects.

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Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Hayden Kochen was named one of the MHSAA's athletes of the week earlier this season. Springfield is looking forward to the playoffs in the top division of high school hockey. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Hayden Kochen was named one of the MHSAA's athletes of the week earlier this season. Springfield is looking forward to the playoffs in the top division of high school hockey. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

AS I SEE IT COLUMN: Slap the Super Bowl with your own tariffs

James Loewen 12 minute read Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Super Bowl MCLIXV happens tomorrow.

This presents sports fans in Manitoba and across the country with a powerful way to express our collective outrage at the massive 25% tariffs on Canadian goods that Trump is threatening Canada with in 30 days: We impose our own tariffs on everything American.

If you can, boycott the game. Go tobogganing or do something “Canadian.” If you have to watch the game, watch it on its Canadian carrier, not on the U.S. channel.

If you’re hosting a party or going to one, make sure everything you buy is local and Canadian. Everything on your list will have Canadian-made equivalents, pop, potato chips, pizza and so on. It’s a tiny price to pay in helping our country survive this economic onslaught by the most powerful nation on earth.

MCAC volleyball, basketball seasons wrapping up

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MCAC volleyball, basketball seasons wrapping up

Cassidy Dankochik 11 minute read Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

While Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League and other hockey fans eagerly anticipate the start of playoff hockey this week, Providence College’s basketball and volleyball teams are about to hit the end of their regular season too.

This weekend marks the final games for the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference schedule for both sports, with a massive home schedule this weekend.

The Pilots will be honouring graduating seniors before games at the Niverville Resource and Rec Centre Feb. 8. All four teams across the two sports will be in action, starting at noon and ending when a men’s basketball game against Canadian Mennonite University finishes late in the evening.

In volleyball, both the men’s and women’s teams have locked up the top spot in the standings, which holds much more weight this season. Finishing first means home court advantage and an automatic berth in the now best-of-three MCAC championship, while the second and third place teams play a one-match semi-final.

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Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

In a bit of an upset, Adrian Alley and the rest of the Providence women's basketball team split a pair of games against Free Lutheran Bible College in Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play in Niverville Jan. 31/Feb. 1. Despite the loss, Providence leads the regular season standings in both the NIAC and Manitoba leagues. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

In a bit of an upset, Adrian Alley and the rest of the Providence women's basketball team split a pair of games against Free Lutheran Bible College in Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play in Niverville Jan. 31/Feb. 1. Despite the loss, Providence leads the regular season standings in both the NIAC and Manitoba leagues. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

HTJHL teams kick off region’s hockey playoffs

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HTJHL teams kick off region’s hockey playoffs

Cassidy Dankochik 12 minute read Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

After a long regular season, hockey players and fans from across the region are finally beginning to get a taste of post-season action.

The first league to drop the puck on the playoffs is the Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League. The 10-team local junior C loop has already played a pair of games, as the play-ins feature three game series between the Ste Anne Aces and East St Paul Gators in the East Division and the Red River Mudbugs and the Grunthal Red Wings in the West Division.

Red River and East St Paul won game one Feb. 4. The Gators fell behind 3-0 just eight minutes into the first period before coming back to win 5-3, nabbing the franchise’s first playoff victory.

Division leaders Springfield (East) and Niverville (West) await the winners of the play-in series. Landmark and McDonald will get their quarterfinal underway Feb. 7, while Steinbach and Mitchell will wait until Feb. 14 to drop the puck for game one at the T.G. Smith Centre.

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Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

Brenden Walker may have somehow missed the net on this chance during the Ste Anne Aces game in St Jean against the Red River Wild Jan. 31, but the Aces still came out on top, clinching a first-place finish in the SEMHL this season. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Brenden Walker may have somehow missed the net on this chance during the Ste Anne Aces game in St Jean against the Red River Wild Jan. 31, but the Aces still came out on top, clinching a first-place finish in the SEMHL this season. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Carillon Sports 2nd Shots from Jan. 30th edition

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Carillon Sports 2nd Shots from Jan. 30th edition

Cassidy Dankochik 9 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Featuring photos from The Steinbach Pistons game against Waywayseecappo Jan. 23, Providence Pilots volleyball games Jan. 24, an Eastman Selects game Jan. 24 and a La Broquerie vs St Malo CRJHL game Jan. 25.

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Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The female U18 AAA Eastman Selects took down their rivals, the Interlake Lightning in a game Jan. 25 in Niverville. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

The female U18 AAA Eastman Selects took down their rivals, the Interlake Lightning in a game Jan. 25 in Niverville. (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Kate Cameron claims Manitoba curling championship

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Kate Cameron claims Manitoba curling championship

Cassidy Dankochik 12 minute read Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

For the first time in her career, Kate Cameron has skipped a team to a provincial championship.

It came down to the last rock in the Manitoba championship, as the New Bothwell curler had a relatively easy shot to clinch a spot at the national championship.

When she sat down in the hack for her final rock of the tournament, all she needed to do was eliminate a Beth Peterson stone in the four foot to nab a single point and win the championship.

Sweepers Allison Flaxey and Mackenzie Elias gave the rock a light clean to ensure nothing disastrous would happen, as Cameron clinched a berth in the Scotties.

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Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

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Skip Kate Cameron releases her rock during the Manitoba women’s provincial curling championship Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Cameron defeated Beth Peterson’s rink 7-6 to take her first championship.

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Skip Kate Cameron releases her rock during the Manitoba women’s provincial curling championship Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Cameron defeated Beth Peterson’s rink 7-6 to take her first championship.

Oakbank player nominated for Hobey Baker Award

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Oakbank player nominated for Hobey Baker Award

Cassidy Dankochik 10 minute read Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

Caiden Gault has been recognized as one of the NCAA’s top hockey players.

The Oakbank forward is currently in his junior season at Ferris State University, and was the only player from his team to make the initial list of finalists.

Gault played for the Selkirk Steelers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in the 2019/2020 season, potting 25 goals to go with 22 points in 59 games. He was named to the league’s all-rookie team.

Gault started the 2020 season with Aberdeen in the North American Hockey League, before returning to Canada to play in the Alberta junior league with Spruce Grove. He joined Ferris State for his freshman season in 2022.

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Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

Caiden Gault played his MJHL hockey in Selkirk. (MJHL)

Caiden Gault played his MJHL hockey in Selkirk. (MJHL)

MJHL commissioner excited despite uncertain future of junior hockey

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MJHL commissioner excited despite uncertain future of junior hockey

12 minute read Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

The 2024/2025 junior hockey season could go down as one of the most consequential of all time. This year marked the first time major junior hockey players could commit to American universities, and the ripple effects could take years to fully understand.

Manitoba Junior Hockey League commissioner Kevin Saurette said the league is well-positioned despite the question marks, citing their motto of “play here, go anywhere.”

“If it’s NCAA, if it’s the Western Hockey League, if it’s USports, if it’s NHL, if it’s pro, we support and we promote all of those routes,” Saurette said in the middle of the league’s showcase event hosted in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Saurette said with players having more options at this level, it’s on the league and the teams in the MJHL to step their game up and ensure they are attractive for players.

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Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

Christian Green (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Christian Green (Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon)

Dyck earns praise after Kostiuk’s WHL debut

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Dyck earns praise after Kostiuk’s WHL debut

Cassidy Dankochik 10 minute read Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

Prince Albert Raiders general manager Curtis Hunt didn’t mince words when he was asked what drew their eyes to Jackson Kostiuk.

Kostuik recently made the move from Steinbach in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League to the Raiders, with Hunt saying the team pays close attention to any player who thrives for the Pistons.

“Paul Dyck is their coach and he’s a tremendous coach,” Hunt said in an article on Kostiuk posted to the Raiders website.

“He’s got great experience, comes from pro hockey and he’s done a great job with their program.

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Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

Jackson Kostiuk has fit in great with Prince Albert in the Western Hockey League since making the jump from Steinbach in the MJHL. (Prince Albert Raiders)

Jackson Kostiuk has fit in great with Prince Albert in the Western Hockey League since making the jump from Steinbach in the MJHL. (Prince Albert Raiders)

SPORTS FLASHBACK 1969: SCI rink brings back Dan Davidson Trophy

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SPORTS FLASHBACK 1969: SCI rink brings back Dan Davidson Trophy

Wes Keating 11 minute read Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025

A decade after a Steinbach Collegiate curling team made history by travelling to Winnipeg to win a major event in the Manitoba Schoolboys Bonspiel during the Christmas school holidays, another SCI foursome brought the Dan Davidson Trophy back to Steinbach for a second time.

The Steinbach team, skipped by Jack Ladobruk, with Wayne and Ken Pauls and Grant McVicar, finished the first day of curling with one win and one loss.

On the second day, the SCI foursome got off to another slow start, losing the first game to the eventual Free Press event winner in an extra end. They went on to win the next game, where a loss would have meant elimination.

The third day was the most successful for the foursome from Steinbach, as they won three straight games to advance into the semi-finals of the fourth event, playing for the Dan Davidson Trophy.

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Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025

Winners of the Dan Davidson Trophy in the 1969 Manitoba Schoolboys Bonspiel was the Steinbach Collegiate foursome skipped by Jack Ladobruk, with Wayne Pauls, Grant McVicar and Ken Pauls.

Winners of the Dan Davidson Trophy in the 1969 Manitoba Schoolboys Bonspiel was the Steinbach Collegiate foursome skipped by Jack Ladobruk, with Wayne Pauls, Grant McVicar and Ken Pauls.

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