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It was a sluggish start but when they hit their stide, they never looked back.

Dauphin scored five unanswered goals as they downed their Parkland rival, Swan Valley Stampeders on Tuesday night, 5-2, at Credit Union Place. It was Dauphin's 24th win of the season and they've now scored 18 goals in their last two games.

Swan Valley came out firing with 10 of the first 11 shots in the game and Dobie Unrau and Ben Groome scored for the Stampeders to take a 2-0 lead for the road team. Dauphin started to hit their stride with about eight minutes left in the first and ended up with 10 shots in the opening period, racking up nine of the final 13 in the period.

That's when Dauphin started firing things up offensively as the second period started, Ty Pratte opened up the scoring with his second of the season and his were followed up by Naaman Hofer's fifth of the season and Cayden Glovers 28th of the year. Glover's goal was scored on the man advantage as Dauphin took a 3-2 lead into the third period.

Gavin Nemis doubled up the lead on a beautiful breakaway shot with less than 10 minutes left and the newest King, Nolan Masson iced the game into an empty net as the 19-year-old, acquired at the Trade Deadline, scored his first as a King in his first game with the team.

With the win, Dauphin is now alone atop the MGEU West Division with a record of 24-9-1. They're two points up on the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, with four games in hand. Paired with this loss from Swan Valley and Virden beating Selkirk, the Oil Capitals are now 10 points up on them. Virden holds the fourth and final playoff spot. Waywayseecappo lost to Winkler and are now four points back of Virden for fourth.

King Notes:

• Doug Hedley is eligible to return to practice on Wednesday. Tuesday's game concluded his eight-game suspension and he will be behind the bench on Friday night when the Kings head south to Winkler to play Jayce Legaarden and the Flyers;
• You can hear Friday's game right here on 730CKDM with Darnell Duff and Jeff Henson, starting with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:20;
• Prior to that, stay tuned for the Dauphin Kings Power Play Show on Friday afternoon at 4 to hear from the team's head goach and general manager on his return;
• Dauphin will play three straight games away from home starting on Friday in Winkler before heading to Winnipeg to play the Blues on Saturday and next Tuesday, they're in Swan River to play the Stampeders. Dauphin returns home to Credit Union Place next Saturday, January 25 as Dauphin hosts Virden in Ukrainian Night. You can get your tickets at the CNUF Office, they're just $5;
• And Cayden Glover's 28 goals on the season are most in the league, four more than Adam Vigfusson of the Niverville Nighthawks, who Dauphin will play four times during the second half of the season. Glover is sixth in the league scoring race. his 45 points are eight fewer than Connor Paronuzzi of the Steinbach Pistons. 

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Published: Jan 14, 2025 - 10:21 pm

The Dauphin Clippers junior varsity girls basketball team went on a run and defended their home court over the weekend.

Hosting the Clipper Classic, Dauphin won three straight games to win the championship in front of their home crowds at the DRCSS. 

A great crowd was on hand at the gym as Dauphin opened their tournament with a dominating win over their Parkland rival Swan Valley Tigers, 70-14, and the crowds continued to flock to the school to support the home team.

In their next game, Dauphin secured a 22-point victory in a 52-30 final against Neelin and in a thrilling final against Crocus Plains, the Clippers got some key stops late and came up clutch offensively in a 55-50 win. 

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Published: Jan 14, 2025 - 9:01 am

The Dauphin U-15A Kings have earned the right to compete in the Tournament of Champions in Brandon next month.

Playing in a qualifier over the weekend in Souris, the Kings put together a fantastic weekend, wrapping it up with a decisive 5-2 win over the Prairie Storm to book their spot in next month's event, which will feature the top teams in the province.

In the round-robin, Dauphin beat Prairie Storm, 5-1, and Warren, 19-2. 

They carried that momentum into their quarter-final in an 8-3 win against Transcona and then doubled up Central Plains, 4-2. That led to their win against the Storm in the finals. 

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Published: Jan 13, 2025 - 5:03 pm

The Grand Plains U-13 Hawks soared to victory over the weekend, delivering a thrilling revenge performance to claim the championship title.

In a high-stakes showdown at the Portage Cup final, the Hawks triumphed 7-2 over the Boissevain Kings, securing their redemption after a tough loss in the round-robin. With the championship on the line, Grand Plains came out with unmatched intensity and skill, dominating their rivals in the rematch.

Earlier in the tournament, the Hawks also made their mark with dominant wins: a stunning 26-0 victory over the Brandon Predators, a 6-1 win over the Whiteshell Wolverines, and a 6-2 victory over the Warren Mercury.

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Published: Jan 13, 2025 - 12:49 pm

Ronin Mouck was a happy man when he got home on Sunday night.

Finally taking a moment to relax, Ronin reflected on a weekend to remember and an incredible athletic school year so far. The Gilbert Plains native and senior at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS) kicked off his year on the gridiron, joining the school’s football team at 17.

In his debut season, Mouck made a massive impact. Dauphin dominated the regular season, finishing first with six wins in seven games and racking up 288 points. Ronin proved unstoppable, tallying 121 rushing yards, 516 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. He was a defensive powerhouse too, adding 16 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery.

Though the team’s playoff run ended in a shocking upset to Moosomin, Mouck looks back on his football experience with pride and gratitude, calling it an unforgettable chapter in his athletic journey.

"It was a successful year, I know our coaches were happy with us, we had a great group of guys," commented Mouck. "Although we lost, it was still a very fun year and I'm happy that I was a part of the team."

When the football season ended, he traded his pads for a hockey stick and basketball. Mouck is now shining bright with the Dauphin Clippers varsity boys' basketball team and hockey team. On the court, the Clippers have played two tournaments in Brandon and over the weekend at the Big Cat Invitational.

At the Brandon Sun Spartan Invitational (BSSI), the team finished in third place after beating Carberry, 76-64. Over the weekend in Sanford, Dauphin finished as finalists after a defeat against Linden Christian in the final. Before that loss, Dauphin dominated in wins against Westgate and Stonewall.

The team has won six of their eight tournament games this year.

"Our team is coming together very well, we practiced over the Christmas break to stay sharp," said Mouck. "We didn't shoot very well in that final against Linden Christian and that happens at times. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season, our goal is to win a provincial championship."

Mouck is delivering a season to remember, determined to make his mark and unlock future opportunities as graduation looms. The Gilbert Plains standout shined at the Brandon tournament, averaging an impressive 20.6 points per game with 43 rebounds, eight assists, and nine steals. He capped it off with a stellar 24-point, six-rebound, five-assist performance in the team's third-place triumph over Carberry.

Not slowing down, Mouck turned heads again in Sanford, averaging 23.3 points per game alongside 19 rebounds, 18 assists, and five steals. A relentless competitor, Ronin thrives under pressure, proving he’s the go-to player when it matters most.

"I'm an all-around type of player. When my team needs me to get points or rebounds, I do what I can to help," said Mouck. "I'm also a strong defensive player, I just try to do anything I can to help the team win."

Mouck commented on being one of the team's leaders alongside Nick Hudyma. The dynamic duo has given their opponents fits to start the season and much of the same can be expected moving forward.

"It feels great, knowing that they can depend on me, I like knowing that," continued Mouck. "People depend on Nick and I to execute and I enjoy that type of pressure."

After wrapping up his basketball duties in Sanford, Ronin wasted no time, hitting the road to join his hockey squad in Winnipeg for the B-side final of the Piper Classic Tournament of Champions.

Although the Clippers fell short against the John Taylor Pipers, the weekend was a success as Dauphin battled well against some of Manitoba’s top teams and secured key victories along the way.

Now back home, the Clippers are gearing up to continue their strong campaign in the Westman High School Hockey League. With an impressive 11-4 record, Dauphin boasts the league's third-best goal differential, netting 96 goals while conceding just 37. They closed out 2024 on a high with a Christmas Classic win over Neepawa and roared into 2025 by dismantling Major Pratt in a 12-2 victory.

Next up, the Clippers hit the road to face Minnedosa on Tuesday before returning to the friendly confines of Credit Union Place. They’ll host Crocus Plains on Friday night at 7:30 and face the league-leading Vincent Massey Vikings on Saturday at 4:30. The undefeated Vikings, riding a 20-game win streak, have racked up a jaw-dropping 163 goals this season, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.

"We're having a blast this year. If you're not having fun, things can go wrong but that's not the case with this group, we have a great team," commented Mouck. "We have a ton of skill and great coaches leading us. We believe we can beat anyone if we stick to the game plan and compete for an entire 60 minutes every game."

Just like he's dominating on the basketball court, it's been an outstanding season on the ice personally for Ronin. He's second in team scoring with 19 goals and 32 points with his 19 goals being the most of any player on the team. Playing on a line with Ethan Carnegie and Julien Lopez, the tremendous trio has combined for 98 points in regular season play. 

Mouck had two goals and three assists in the team's recent league win against Major Pratt and his best game of the season was a four-goal, one-assist performance against Birtle on November 15. He also secured a hat-trick on October 27 against Neepawa. 

"I like to put the puck in the back of the net, it's what I do," ended Mouck. "I have to give a ton of credit to Julien and Ethan as well, we have some great chemistry and we work together to be efficient."

Ronin has his sights set on playing basketball at the next level, but for now, his focus remains firmly on leading his teams to victory. Whether it’s dominating on the court or lighting up the ice, he’s determined to give it his all and help his teammates succeed every step of the way.

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Published: Jan 13, 2025 - 10:22 am

The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys basketball team is back home after a great weekend.

The Clippers won two games before falling in the final to finish in second place at the Big Cat Tournament.

In a 93-63 opening win, Ronin Mouck delivered an all-star performance with 31 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nick Hudyma had 21 points with eight rebounds and eight assists and Jaxon Larocque had 12 points with 12 rebounds.

Hudyma then had 37 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a 94-84 semi-final win against Stonewall. Mouck had 29 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Larocque put together another great offensive performance with 13 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.

Gabe Beaudin had 11 points and five rebounds in a final where the Clippers couldn't find their scoring touch in a 71-57 defeat and Linden Christian.

Hudyma had 18 points while Mouck collected 10 with eight assists and seven rebounds. 

Both Nick and Ronin were named tournament all-stars

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Published: Jan 12, 2025 - 7:41 pm

You can call him a hero.

Ryder Gardner scored 45 seconds into overtime on Sunday as the Parkland U-18 Rangers came from behind to earn two big points against Interlake.

His goal gave Parkland a 3-2 win, their 18th win of the season.

Parkland is in seventh but they're just two points out of fifth and are two points ahead of Interlake.

Cade Legaarden scored in the last minute to force extra time and Brayden Budolowski also scored for the Rangers.

Piet Mierau made 49 saves.

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Published: Jan 12, 2025 - 4:32 pm

No team had scored 13 goals in a game this season. Until Saturday night when the Dauphin Kings did.

Four different Kings scored two goals apiece as Dauphin destroyed the Winnipeg Freeze, 13-3, to earn their 23rd win of the season and have now won two of their three games in 2025. 

From start to finish, Dauphin put on a clinic as they scored seven goals in the first period and another five in the third in their biggest win of the season. Cayden Glover, who celebrated his 21st birthday on Saturday, Madden Murray, Ethan Stewart, and Ethan Williment all scored twice.

Both of Williment's goals were short handed while Madden had a chance to complete the hat trick late in the third when he was sprung on a breakaway, however, he couldn't beat the Freeze netminder. Dauphin finished with a season-high 66 shots and went 1-for-4 on the penalty kill and 2-for-3 on the power play.

Joey Kubas, Daniel Helary, Matthew Haun, Rylan Gage, and Gabriel Bugeaud also scored for Dauphin. Haun had three assists while Glover and Stewart also had two assists to finish with four points. Bryson Yaschyshyn finished with 17 saves.

Dauphin will host Swan Valley on Tuesday night to conclude a mini two-game homestand before heading on the road for games next weekend against Winkler and the Winnipeg Blues. You can hear both games with Darnell Duff, beginning with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:20 on Friday and Saturday. 

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Published: Jan 11, 2025 - 11:01 pm

It wasn't the ending the Parkland U-18 Rangers were hoping for but it was a big point none the less. 

Ethan Saari scored the game winner for the Winnipeg Thrashers as they downed the Parkland Rangers, 4-3, in a great back and forth battle between the two clubs. Parkland trailed 3-2 late in the second before Benjamin Poole scored a goal that he will never forget.

It was his first goal as a Ranger and the goal late in the second tied the game at three and after no goals were scored in the third, Parkland earned a point. Liam Chartrand (4) and Quinten Fisk (23) also scored for the Rangers in the overtime defeat.

Piet Mierau had another outstanding game between the pipes as he made 37 saves as the Rangers will head to Teulon to play Interlake on Sunday. Parkland is in seventh place and they're a point ahead of Interlake in the standings. 

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Published: Jan 11, 2025 - 9:39 pm

The Dauphin Clippers hockey team enjoyed the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

On Sunday morning, they will be playing for a B-side championship at the Piper Classic Tournament of Champions in Winnipeg. 

The Clippers came from behind to beat the Lord Selkirk Royals in overtime, 5-4, in the semi-finals on Saturday afternoon. Ethan Carnegie was the hero with his overtime winner. Carnegie scored one other goal in the game while Boston Karlson, Julien Lopez, and Noah Hanneson also scored for the Clippers in the win. Ethan Myhre was a brick wall in net as he made 49 saves. 

Dauphin will play the host John Taylor Pipers on Sunday morning. 

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Published: Jan 11, 2025 - 8:58 pm