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Riders look to end Winnipeg blues in CFL West final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to end an unfortunate streak that has been building in Winnipeg.The Green and White haven't won in Winnipeg since the 2018 Labour Day Classic rematch, also known as the Banjo Bowl. Since then, the Riders have gone 0-8 against the Bombers in their home stadium.Saskatchewan take o...
Nov 09, 2024
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SJHL/MJHL Hockey
Western All-Star Showcase wrap up, WJAC coaches announced
The Western All-Stars showcase challenge came to end this week in Warman with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) both getting a win to tie the two-game series. For the first game on Tuesday, it was team MJHL that came away with the victory, winning 4-2. Matt Thomas and...
Nov 08, 2024
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
Nov 06, 2024
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junior hockey
Hometown Ice Wolves player traded to Ontario's Sioux Lookout Bombers
Sage Roberts is the newest member of the Sioux Lookout Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Roberts had been traded to the Bombers from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for a player development fee. The Bombers are based in Ontario and play in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. "I loved playing ...
Nov 06, 2024
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SJHL VS. MJHL
Western All-Star Showcase gets underway tonight
With hopes of getting a spot on Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) in December, 40 of the best players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) are gathered this week, Nov. 4 - 6 in Warman for the Western All-Star Showcase Challenge. Each league wil...
Nov 05, 2024
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Riders beat Lions, punch ticket to West Final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading to Winnipeg.Saskatchewan defended its home turf in the CFL West Division semifinal, defeating the B.C. Lions 28-19 in front of 26, 135 spectators at Mosaic Stadium."It's fun. I had a good time out there. It's what it's supposed to be. People get stressed out and grip the ba...
Nov 03, 2024
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CFL
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie to retire in 2025
On the last day of the Canadian Football League's 2024 regular season on Saturday, fans learned that Commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be stepping down in 2025.The 61-year-old from Winnipeg was named commissioner in July 2017, succeeding Jeffrey Orridge, and is the second-longest serving CFL commissioner. Jake Gaudaur, ...
Oct 27, 2024
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With no chance at first in the West, Riders lose to Stamps
With their chances of finishing first place in the CFL West Division dashed away, the Saskatchewan Roughriders sat some starters in the regular season finale - a 27-12 loss to the Calgary Stampeders.The game ended up having no meaning in the standings due to the result of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouette...
Oct 27, 2024
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Yorkton forced to Forfeit 3 games
Yorkton Terriers appealing SJHL decision to forfeit four games
Late in the day on October 21, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced that they were adjusting the results of five games during the regular season involving the Yorkton Terriers after they dressed a player in their lineup who was not officially added to the team's protected player list. The Terriers announced ...
Oct 22, 2024
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Penalty problems
Special teams Hawks downfall in loss to La Ronge
The Nipawin Hawks struggled killing penalties Friday in La Ronge, and couldn't capitalize on their own powerplay chances in a 5-4 loss to the Ice Wolves.Looking to return to the win column for the first time since Oct. 4, the Hawks travelled to the Mel Hegland Uniplex for the first time this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey ...
Oct 19, 2024
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WHL Cup
Local SJHL prospects, coach set to take part in WHL Cup
A total of five Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) prospects and two coaches will represent the league at the WHL Cup in Red Deer, AB next week.Among that group, three players along with a coach associated with local SJHL clubs were named to Team Sask., including members from the La Ronge Ice Wolves, Nipawin Hawks, and ...
Oct 17, 2024
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Riders win
Saskatchewan clinch home playoff game, dismantle Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders feasted on Thanksgiving Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders were in control from the very start and never looked back as the team clinched a home playoff game for the first time since 2021."Selfishly, we just know we're going to be able to conduct business as is and it's going to fee...
Oct 13, 2024
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Riders can clinch home playoff spot in clash with Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to ensure CFL playoff football is played in the province this season.The Riders, who are on a three-game winning streak, host the B.C. Lions on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. If the Riders win, the Green and White will clinch a home playoff game for the first time since 2021.Due to t...
Oct 12, 2024
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AJ Ouellette returns to Riders backfield
AJ Ouellette is back.The Saskatchewan Roughriders running back will return to the lineup after missing the past six games due to a hip injury. In seven games this season, the prized free agent signing has 466 yards and three touchdowns."It felt good. It felt smooth, and it felt like I never left," Ouellette s...
Oct 11, 2024
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Honouring greats
Roy Shivers, Darian Durant to be enshrined in Riders' Plaza of Honour
A pair of era-defining Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into the Plaza of Honour.Roy Shivers, the general manager of the team from 1999-2006, and Darian Durant, a quarterback with the team for a decade and 2013 Grey Cup champion, will be inducted into the Riders' Plaza of Honour at halftime of Saturday's game again...
Oct 10, 2024
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Riders win
Riders punch postseason ticket with win over Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will return to the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2021.Saskatchewan defeated the Edmonton Elks 28-24 at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday. It was the Riders' third victory in a row and the win has qualified the Green and White for the playoffs."It feels good. I'm excited to be pl...
Oct 06, 2024
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Riders look to clinch playoff spot in game against Edmonton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to punch their ticket to the CFL playoffs.Saskatchewan, which was once mired in a seven-game winless skid, has now won back-to-back games and are on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot. Due to losses by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders on Friday, a win by the Ride...
Oct 05, 2024
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Sterns returns to Riders' roster for Saturday's showdown against Elks
Jerreth Sterns is getting another chance to contribute to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024.The pass-catcher will return to the starting roster after an injury to slotback Shawn Bane Jr. in the team's 29-16 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. Sterns last played in a game back in Week 10 against the Redblacks, and has 25 ...
Oct 05, 2024
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Sask. Roughriders' Brett Lauther to appear in 100th CFL game
Brett Lauther isn't treating his 100th CFL game differently than any other outing.The Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker will play in his 100th game on Saturday when the team takes on the Edmonton Elks.Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m."It's just another game versus Edmonton to try and get another win," Laut...
Oct 04, 2024
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'I regret my decision': Riders DB Deontai Williams meets with CFL after ejection
Deontai Williams regrets how he ended the Saskatchewan Roughriders' last game.The defensive back appeared to pick up Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton and slammed him head first into the ground with just six seconds left in the game - a 29-16 Saskatchewan win.Williams was given a 25-yard penalty and ejected fro...
Oct 02, 2024
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Riders win
Roughriders down Redblacks 29-16 to vault over Lions in CFL's West Division
The Saskatchewan Roughriders moved into second place in the CFL's West Division with a 29-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday.The Roughriders (7-7-1) reached 15 points and one more than the B.C. Lions (7-8-0) who lost 32-29 in overtime to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.The Redblacks (8-6-1) rank second ...
Sep 28, 2024
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Riders look to roll against Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are finally able to try to build off of a win instead of searching for one.Saskatchewan will take on the Ottawa Redblacks today coming off of the Riders' first win since July 19. Last week, the Riders defeated the Calgary Stampeders 37-29 to end a seven-game winless slide. Kickoff for the g...
Sep 28, 2024
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After stints in U.S. and Iceland, Leah Pais stoked to be back home with AFC Toronto
TORONTO - After playing soccer at three U.S. colleges and professionally in Iceland, Leah Pais wanted to come home. AFC Toronto was only too happy to oblige and the 22-year-old midfielder/forward from Mississauga is the second signing of the new Northern Super League franchise, following former Vaughan Azzurri teammate...
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Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation
EDMONTON - Adebayo Chris Katiiti, jailed for being a transgender man in Uganda, was brutally beaten as a child for wearing his brothers' clothes. He says moving to Alberta in 2016 saved his life. "I found home in Edmonton," said Katiiti, 29, a therapist and life coach who works with the LGBTQ+ community. &quo...
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Zibanejad puts up two points as New York Rangers top Vancouver Canucks 4-3
VANCOUVER - Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday. Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko also posted a goal and an assist apiece for the Rangers (12-4-1), while Chris Kreider scored the game winner midway through the third period. Adam Fox contributed a pair ...
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Dustin Wolf solid as Flames hang on for 2-1 shootout win over Islanders
CALGARY - Dustin Wolf made 28 saves in regulation and was perfect on two shots faced in the shootout as the Calgary Flames rallied to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday. Rasmus Andersson had the lone goal in regulation for Calgary (10-6-3). The Flames have points in six of their last seven (4-1-2). An...
Nov 20, 2024
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Ottawa Senators looking for answers after three consecutive losses
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are struggling to find answers after their third consecutive loss, a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Connor McDavid and his Edmonton Oilers. The Senators got off to a slow start and never found a way to keep pace with their western opponents. When asked to assess his team's performance Brady Tka...
Nov 20, 2024
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Mark Scheifele's hat trick powers Jets past Panthers 6-3; Winnipeg ends two-game skid
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele recorded his ninth career hat trick to lead the Winnipeg Jets past the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday to end their two-game losing skid. Kyle Connor had a goal and assist and Morgan Barron scored his first two goals of the season shorthanded into an empty net. Josh Morrissey and Nikolaj Ehler...
Nov 20, 2024
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