At just five years old, Lucas Boulbria took his first steps onto the pebbled ice—a moment that would spark a passion and drive him toward greatness.
Nine years later, the Dauphin-born curler has transformed that love for the game into an impressive list of accomplishments, proving that dedication and hard work pay off.
Known for his clutch shot-making and ice-cold composure when the pressure is at its peak, Lucas has solidified his reputation as a top-tier skip, not only in his hometown but across the provincial curling scene.
Last season, he joined forces with Jack Yakimishen, Conner Shanowsky, and Brock Romanow, forming a formidable Parkland foursome. Now in their second year together, the team is turning heads with their standout performances. In a recent chat with CKDM Sports, Brock highlighted the chemistry that has made them such a dominant force.
"I've played on teams in the past where we weren't friends off the ice; these guys are some of my best friends. I love playing and winning with them," said Romanow. "It's never a dull moment; we're always having a blast. We also know when to be serious and focus on the task at hand; we're a special group."
For Lucas, curling alongside Jack, Conner, and Brock isn’t just about competition—it’s about camaraderie, unforgettable moments, and the thrill of chasing championships with his closest friends.
"It's a fun group, we all like each other, and we support one another," said Boulbria. "We're always laughing but also know when it's time to bear down and be serious. We're pretty good at what we do."
With a few bonspiels under their belt this season, Team Boulbria has put the province on notice. They won their first 15-U event of the year in Yorkton and followed that by taking home the title at the Erickson Legion junior bonspiel. Aiming for a third championship, the foursome advanced to the final of a Viterra event in Rivers last month. Team Boulbria made some incredible shots and fought until the end, but they came up short.
Even in defeat, Team Boulbria proved they belong among the best, extending their podium streak to three straight events. With two championship titles and a hard-fought silver to their name, their dominant winter season speaks for itself. And the best part? This powerhouse squad isn’t going anywhere—they’ve already locked in their plans to stick together for another year.
"It feels good, we put the time and effort in to do what we do," said Boulbria. "We win and lose together. It feels great to know where we are right now, we're doing very well, and we're all proud of ourselves."
Lucas also wants to thank Dawn Steiner and Peter Prokopowich for stepping up to coach the team.
"We wouldn't be where we are without them," continued Boulbria. "They teach us so much and are great people."
Lucas, Jack, Conner, and Brock will also curl together at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS) next year. They'll look to qualify for the high school provincial championships together and if they can, Lucas will be no stranger to the event.
Lucas helped Team Avery Scott win the Zone 8 championships this year qualifying the team for the provincial championships last month in Beausejour.
"It was a new type of excitement, an interesting experience," continued Boulbria. "I had a ton of fun with my teammates. I'm so happy for the opportunity, it was an event I will never forget."
Earning a spot at the provincial championship was a huge achievement, but for the Clippers, simply getting there wasn’t enough—they had their sights set on something bigger. So Lucas helped the foursome win their three round-robin games and the quarterfinals against Arborg. The Clippers came up short in their semifinal against the eventual provincial champion Steinbach Regional, however, they didn't let that get them down. Lucas, Scott, Stuart Fisher, and Marlee Hadway responded.
They beat Oak Park for the second time in the tournament, with a bronze medal on the line as Lucas added to his trophy case.
"It was great. We lost to get to the final, which kind of sucked," said Boulbria. "We'll aim to get there next year. But to win the bronze medal with that group was special, meant a lot for every one of us."
Lucas aims to keep his blazing-hot season rolling as he hits the ice once again with his club team this weekend, competing in the Legion Bonspiel at the Dauphin Curling Club.
