WINNIPEG – The Goldeyes lost 4-2 to the Sioux Falls Canaries in 18 innings, a new record for longest game, at Shaw Park on Tuesday afternoon. Tied at 2-2 in the top of the 18th inning, David Bergin lined a double to left field. Chris Grayson followed with a two-run home run down the right…
6 Manitobans Invited to World Junior Showcase
Every hockey player has a dream of playing for their country. Forty of Canada’s top junior hockey players begin their quest to fulfill the dream of representing Canada. Six Manitoba players are among the forty hopefuls all vying for a chance to play for Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. Players have received…
Winnipeg Whips BC
WINNIPEG – Big players turn up in big games, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were led by two of the best in the CFL, with Andrew Harris and Adam Bighill both making big impacts in a 41-19 win over the B.C Lions at Investors Group Field on Saturday night. Bighill, who played with the B.C…
Fargo-Moorhead Beats Winnipeg 7 – 6
FARGO, ND – The Goldeyes lost 7-6 to the Fargo-Moorhead at Newman Outdoor Field on Saturday night. Tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Brennan Metzger drew a leadoff walk, stole second, and advanced to third when Leobaldo Pina reached on an error charged to Tommy Mendonca. After Steve Zimmerman popped out…
Three Manitoba Athletes Join Bisons Track & Field Team
WINNIPEG — Four new recruits have joined the Manitoba Bisons Track and Field Team for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Three of the athletes are from Manitoba and one from Regina. Matthew Exner and Jack Taylor join Manitoba’s male middle distance runners, while Amy Klippenstein and Amber Schneider join the female middle distance team. Three of…
Scott Taylor Asks: Why Worry About the Bombers?
I am always fascinated by CFL fans who get their knickers in a pinch in early July. Make no mistake, I understand what it’s like to be a real fan. You ride the highs and mourn the lows and you have every right to criticize your team. It’s part of the fun. But when it…
Has Escape Clause Become Too Good?
Last weekend, Assiniboia Downs enjoyed one of its most successful Canada Day celebrations ever. On Sunday, the parking lot was filled and the third-floor grandstand was almost standing room only as the largest Canada Day crowd in decades celebrated Canada’s 151st birthday. According to the veterans, it looked more like Derby Day than a holiday…
Manitoba Moose Sign 7 Players Including Peter Stoykewych
WINNIPEG – It may seem like a long time before hockey starts another season, not for the Manitoba Moose they’ve been busy with multiple signings. The team announced Tuesday that they have signed defenceman Peter Stoykewych to a two-year contract. Defencemen Charles-David Beaudoin, Jacob Cederholm, Justin Woods, forwards Matt Ustaski, Kristian Reichel and goaltender Ken…
Humboldt Broncos Play Comes Out of Coma, Unable to Speak
SASKATOON — A junior hockey player who was injured in the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash is making progress but is not yet able to speak. Defenceman Layne Matechuk’s family released a statement on Friday updating his recovery from a brain injury. His family said he was in a coma for the first month and…
Jets Make Trade with Montreal, Gain a Defenseman & Lose Stastny to Vegas
WINNIPEG – Sunday was the first day of free agency across the NHL, and it was busy for the Winnipeg. Paul Stastny signed with the Las Vegas Golden Nights. On @NHLJets Twitter Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said “It was never a situation about willing to pay or anything like that. It was about what we…