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Jamie Nye: Pucks that change colour are a waste of money
The NHL is looking into new puck technology. Don't get too excited though. I did, thinking the NHL was testing pucks that could have a sensor of some sort that would trigger the goal light when the pu...
Dec 11, 2018
Jamie Nye: Pros and cons of NHL expanding playoffs
Some in the NHL want to see more teams make the playoffs. When Seattle joins the league, it'll mean 16 of the 32 teams make a playoff. That should make sense with half the teams making the post-season...
Dec 10, 2018
Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament kicks off at Notre Dame
Sixteen women's hockey teams have gathered in Wilcox, Sask. this week to celebrate the enduring spirit of Mandi Schwartz. Schwartz was a gifted hockey player who attended Athol Murray College of Notre...
Dec 06, 2018 Mandi Schwartz played her junior hockey at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. After she died of cancer in 2011, the school named their female hockey tournament after her. (Athol Murray College of Notre Dame)
Darrell Davis: NHL shuns Quebec for Seattle
Poor Quebec City. No NHL team for you, despite your three-year-old, $400-million arena, hockey-crazed fans and old connections with pro leagues. Gary Bettman and his cronies wanted another U.S. franch...
Dec 05, 2018
Hunter hopes for a fast, tough Team Canada at World Juniors
Tim Hunter never got to suit up for the World Juniors during his playing days, but getting to coach Team Canada at one of the world's most prestigious tournaments is the next best thing. Hunter, the h...
Dec 05, 2018 Moose Jaw Warriors Head Coach Tim Hunter was named the head coach of Team Canada's World Junior team on July 3, 2018. (Marc Smith/Discover Moose Jaw)
Darrell Davis: Maple Leafs make an unrealistic promise
William Nylander got a no-trade promise from the Toronto Maple Leafs. There's no such thing. This is pro sports, where there's lots of lying. After a lengthy holdout from his NHL team, Nylander signed...
Dec 04, 2018
Jamie Nye: Tom Wilson doesn't deserve a break
Tom Wilson is getting a break from the NHL when he doesn't deserve one. Wilson had another late hit that left an opponent down on the ice in pain. Brett Seney was his victim this time as he passed the...
Dec 03, 2018
3 Regina high school basketball tournaments, U of R in action
High School basketball in the Queen City is in full swing, with three tournaments taking place over the weekend in Regina. Senior girls and boys teams were in action at the O'Neill basketball classic....
Dec 03, 2018 The U of R Cougars Women's Basketball team won 86 to 28 over the MacEwan Griffins Saturday Dec. 1, 2018. (Arthur Ward/ Twitter @arthurimages)
'Togetherness' at the centre of PA Raiders' incredible start
Some of the best junior hockey in Canada is being played in Prince Albert right now. The Raiders are in the midst of a seemingly impossible season. One where they have lost just one game in 27. Curren...
Dec 01, 2018 The Prince Albert Raiders are atop the WHL standings after their 19th straight win on Dec. 1, 2018 in Regina. (Lucas Chudleigh/Apollo Multimedia)
Darrell Davis: Paying the price as Memorial Cup hosts
The Regina Pats are suffering from the horrible, painful, ridiculous after-effects of being last year's Memorial Cup hosts. Just like the Saskatoon Blades after serving as hosts of the 2013 Memorial C...
Nov 30, 2018
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