WINNIPEG – The NHL Draft is always exciting, even more exciting when a hometown boy is among those at the top of the prospect list. </iframe “WOOOOOOOO!!!” Hugs and tears as @Jett_Woo sees his family after being drafted. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/e5QOQBc6Iz — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 23, 2018 In this case we’re talking about Winnipeg’s Jett…
The Championship Bison Women’s Hockey Team, Open Season October 5th
WINNIPEG – This past spring, the Bison women’s hockey team took home the it’s first U SPORTS national title. Now, the team will hang their Canada West and U SPORTS championship banners at this seasons home opener October 5 at 7:00PM at Wayne Fleming Arena versus the Calgary Dinos. On top of the banner raising…
Big Stakes Weekend at the Downs
WINNIPEG – This past Wednesday night at the Downs, it was as if everyone got into the act. While up-and-coming rider Sheldon Chickeness won twice, five other jockeys won races on the seven-race card while seven different trainers claimed victories. Chickeness (2), Renaldo Cumberbatch, Tim Moccasin, defending jockey champion Rohan Singh, Antonio Whitehall and Shavon…
Rookies Shine in Bombers Blowout Over Montreal
WINNIPEG – If Friday night was any indication of what the future holds for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, it’s going to be an exciting time for Bomber fans. Rookies Chris Streveler, Drew Wolitarsky and Rashaun Simonise all made their presence felt as the Bombers ripped apart the Montreal Alouettes from start to finish with an…
Big Sports Weekend in the ‘Peg
WINNIPEG – When it comes to sports, we’re all different. We like different teams and we like to watch them different ways. As an example, here’s how intend to watch Blue Bomber football on Friday night: In the carrels at Assiniboia Downs. Sure it’s different, but it gives me the best of every world: The…
Goldeyes Drop Saints in Romanski’s Return
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes welcomed Josh Romanski back to the club on Thursday, signing the outfielder just hours before they would take on the St. Paul Saints, and Romanski delivered as the Goldeyes pummelled the St. Paul Saints 16-5 at CHS Field in Minnesota. All nine of Winnipeg’s starters would reach the bases and…
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame announced the class of athletes, builders, and one team that will be inducted November 3, 2018, at the 39th annual induction ceremony. This year’s individual recipients in the Athlete category include: a decorated blind Paralympic swimmer, the all-time WHA leader in goalie games played, wins and playoff…
Kansas City T-Bones Sweep the Goldeyes
WINNIPEG – Kansas City T-Bones doubled the Goldeyes 6-3 Wednesday night at Shaw Park. The T-Bones swept the Goldeyes at home. A productive third inning for the T-Bones led the team to their eventual win. T-Bones outfielder Keith Curcio began the inning with a leadoff single. Two outs later, Nick Torres hit a tough infield…
Jets Welcome Kings for Home Opener
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets welcome Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings to Bell MTS Place October 9 as they open up the home portion of the 2018-19 regular season. The Jets will open up the season on the road in St. Louis against the Blues Oct. 4. The NHL announced the home openers…
Whitehall Takes the Lead
WINNIPEG – It was a great Father’s Day for Antonio Whitehall. The 24-year-old jockey from Barbados fired a hat-trick on Sunday as he won his 13th, 14th and 15th races of the season at Assiniboia Downs and took over the jockey lead from Adolfo Morales. Whitehall, who won two legs of the Barbados Triple Crown…