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There was no stopping him. 

Whether there was traffic in front or it was just him and the goaltender, there was a good chance the puck was going into the back of the net. Cayden Glover was on his way to recording something that has not happened in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 13 years.

In the 2011-12 season, Jesse Sinatynski scored 59 goals with the Dauphin Kings. He is the last player in the MJHL to score 50 or more goals in a season. After 38 games this year, Cayden Glover had 33 goals and was on pace for 50. He had 11 multi-goal games, and between January 4 to January 25, the 20-year-old stud from Brandon had 10 goals and five assists. Glover was on a tear and fueling the Kings' offence in his final year of eligibility at the junior level.

"As a 20-year-old, you hope and dream to have a breakout season, which I was having," said Glover. "I couldn't have done it without my linemates, it wasn't just me. It's something you always hope to do in your last year of junior, it felt awesome."

Cayden's last regular season game as a Dauphin King came on Ukrainian Night on January 25. He was back in the lineup for the team's game on January 31 at Tundra Oil & Gas Place against the Virden Oil Capitals, however, Glover didn't finish that game. He suffered an upper-body injury late in the contest and missed the next 20 games.

We will never know if Cayden would have become the first 50-goal scorer in the league in more than a decade. What we will always remember, however, is the torrid start he was off to and how special of a player he had become.

"Having to sit in the stands and not being able to help your teammates is something I wouldn't wish on anyone," said Glover. "Having such a great season and to see it come to such an abrupt end was heartbreaking. It happens. I just had to battle through it and make sure I was there for my teammates."

Glover remained upbeat despite the heartbreak, knowing there would be light at the end of the tunnel. After his 20-game absence, Glover was back in the lineup for the Kings on March 21 as they opened the Turnbull Cup playoffs against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Cayden got a standing ovation as he hit the ice for warmups, and the rest is history.

"That was the best feeling ever. I was smiling the entire warmup; it was amazing to be back," continued Glover. "The pace was something to get used to, but I feel I have my stride back now."

Then two days after Dauphin secured a 4-1 win in game one, Glover scored his first goal since returning from injury as Dauphin downed the Wolverines 3-1 in game two. He also had one assist. 

"Scoring goals is always fun, and after missing so much time and getting that first one back, it was an amazing feeling," offered Glover. "The smile remained on my face for quite a while. It was great to get the monkey off my back."

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Glover had another goal and one assist in game three as Dauphin went up three games to nothing with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Wolverines. On Thursday evening, they had a chance to close out the series, however, it wasn't to be. The Wolverines got a late goal and an empty-netter to seal it in a 5-3 victory.

Dauphin is still in the driver's seat, up three games to one heading into Saturday's game five.

"A little adversity is good for us; we know what it feels like to lose, and no one on our team wants to feel that," commented Glover. "That adversity will push us on Saturday to get the job done in front of our home crowd."

Glover also says the team is using last year's experience to their benefit. Dauphin lost to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard in a marathon seven-game series. Game six needed a fifth overtime, and game seven required a third overtime to decide the winner.

"Everyone that was here last year knows how it felt to lose that final game," said Glover. "It was a war with those guys. Everyone here will do whatever it takes to move on."

As a 20-year-old, Cayden is soaking up his final junior playoff journey.

"Everyone always tell you when you're younger how fast your junior hockey career flies by," said Glover. "I thought there was no way. Now that I've realized how quickly it has gone, it's bittersweet knowing this is my last run. With that said, that's why it's up to us to make this a special run."

Dauphin hosts game five on Saturday night at Credit Union Place at 7:30. Dauphin Kings fans, CG 71 is looking forward to seeing you in the crowd. So bring your noise makers and get ready to blow the roof off as Dauphin looks to advance to the second round of the Turnbull Cup playoffs.

"We have a special group and love playing in front of our fans; we have some of the best fans in the league," ended Glover. "We get a ton of energy from our fans and are looking forward to Saturday, we know how loud it's going to be."

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Published: Mar 28, 2025 - 2:00 pm

Another exciting season of Parkland Pirates rugby is right around the corner.

Codi Harrigan with the Pirates program says registration is now open for the U-10 flag, while registration for U-12 and U-14 intro to tackle is also underway. The fee for the season for U-10 is $110, while it's $135 for U-12 and U-14.

"Rugby is a very athletic sport; we promote physical health," said Harrigan. "The rugby program as a whole in Dauphin, you see the high school kids hanging banners, and that starts at a young age. We get kids out of our program and have such a strong understanding of rugby. It pays to start early."

The U-12 and U-14 programs will begin on April 24, while the U-10 program will begin on May 6. All practices are at KIN Field. 

Harrigan has been involved in the program for years and has watched many incredible athletes rise through the ranks and achieve great things. He believes more of the same is on the way.

"Rugby in the Parkland is in very good hands; we have the right people in the right places right now," said Harrigan. "We're developing these phenomenal athletes on and off the field."

Codi is also enjoying every moment of watching his daughter grow in the sport.

"She's only nine, and she squats 90 pounds in the gym right beside me; it's quite an incredible feat," ended Harrigan. "She hits the gym three times a week and takes it serious. Many other kids are doing the same. I see them out and about, and they tell me they're looking forward to the spring program."

That spring program is right around the corner and early bird pricing is in effect until next Thursday, April 3. Click here for U-10 registration and here for the U-12 and U-14 programs. 

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Published: Mar 28, 2025 - 10:00 am

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines had their backs against the wall.

They needed to win at the Arena Complex on Thursday or their season would have come to an end. Their season is not done, it will, however, continue on Saturday night in Dauphin.

The Wolverines scored the game winner with 1:50 left and sealed it with an empty net goal as they downed the Kings, 5-3, to keep their season alive. Dauphin now leads the best-of-seven, three games to one, ahead of game five on Saturday night.

Down 3-2 with seven minutes left, Declan Hoad scored his first career Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) playoff goal to tie the game at three. Jaxon Grosdidier then went coast-to-coast and danced around Dauphin's defenders and Aidan Herring finished it off to give Wayway a 4-3 lead with less than two minutes left and they never looked back.

Ethan Stewart and Havryil Simchuk also scored for Dauphin. Ryley Cyca had two goals for the Wolverines while Jacob McKague and Cole Hunter also scored. 

Dauphin will host game five on Saturday night at 7:30 at Credit Union Place. You can get your tickets for the game at the Speedy Glass South Ticket Office starting at 10:00 a.m on Friday. 

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Published: Mar 27, 2025 - 10:00 pm

The Vincent Massey Vikings were just too much.

They won their 40th straight game on Wednesday and it led to a championship as they downed the Dauphin Clippers, 5-1, to sweep the best-of-three series in two games.

Ronin Mouck scored Dauphin's lone goal in the game. It was a fantastic season for Dauphin and stay tuned in the coming days as CKDM Sports will officially wrap up the season. 

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Published: Mar 26, 2025 - 9:38 pm

JJ Love, named after his father Jeremy, has spent four years making his mark with the Brandon Bobcats men's volleyball team. During this time, Jeremy has logged countless kilometers, never missing a chance to cheer his son on.

In his freshman year during the 2021-22 season, JJ played seven sets, notching three assists, one kill, a dig, and one solo block. Moving forward to the following season, JJ's university career took off as the team's setter with 748 assists. JJ was also a force to be reckoned with as an attacker with 60 kills, hitting .330 with nine solo blocks, 14 aces, and 119 digs in 94 sets. 

Armed with another year of experience, JJ returned for his third season with the Bobcats and made a statement. Leading the team with 28 aces, JJ posted a career-high 823 assists, proving himself as a floor general. But Love wasn’t just about setting—his 77 kills on a .323 hitting percentage and 147 digs showcased his all-around game. By then, he had solidified himself as one of the top setters in the Canada West conference, blending precision passing with size, smarts, and a knack for turning defense into offense.

JJ helped the Bobcats qualify for the playoffs last year, winning 16 of their 24 games. Unfortunately, it was a short run as they lost two straight matches to the powerhouse Trinity Western Spartans. With a bitter taste in his mouth after that defeat, Love remained focused and put in extra work. The Bobcats were awarded the 2025 U-Sport National Championship, hosted at the Healthy Living Centre last week.

Love was all in, but it was an up-and-down season for the Bobcats in his fourth season. They won 10 of their 20 matches, and while that was enough to qualify for the playoffs, it again was a short-lived postseason for the team as they lost back-to-back matches against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.

"We had a younger team this year; we graduated three guys from our very strong team last year," said Love. "Everyone wanted to work hard. Everyone is very strong in Canada West, you have to come to play every night. Everyone put in a ton of effort, and winning 10 games was an accomplishment."

Love continued to stuff the stat sheet with 661 assists, 14 aces, seven solo blocks, 151 digs, and 40 kills in 78 sets. His 151 digs were a career-high. 

"I was proud of my play, it could have been better at times, but when it came down to crunch time, my passers passed well and made my job easier," continued Love. "I wouldn't change a thing, it was a good year."

Despite getting swept in the first round of the playoffs, Love and his teammates finished the regular season with three straight wins, one of which came against the eventual Canada West champion, Winnipeg Wesmen. In the back half of a home-set against the Wesmen on February 8, JJ had 31 assists, nine digs, and five kills as the Bobcats pulled off the upset win in four sets. 

"Yeah, that was an awesome feeling. Our motto this entire year has been believe," continued Love. "The Wesmen were an outstanding team, but we believed we could get the job done, and that's exactly what we did. It was a big win for our group."

The two longtime provincial rivals would battle again just more than a month later. As the Bobcats hosted the national championship, they were the eighth-ranked team heading into the event, which put them up against the top-ranked Wesmen.

With the home crowd on their side, JJ notched 28 assists, and the Bobcats cruised past the Wesmen in stunning fashion, 25-19, 25-19, and 25-22. It was a win that shocked many in the Canadian volleyball scene, but not Love and his teammates. They had prepared for weeks for this moment, and when it was time for first serve, they were ready.

"It was pretty close to sold-out, and when you're playing in front of a crowd like that, it's hard not to be excited," continued Love. "We felt on top of the world, it was a huge win for us. We knew that it was possible and made it happen."

JJ also wants to give a big shoutout to his family, who were in the front row.

"To see my parents and siblings sitting in the front row was such a special feeling. They have always supported me, and it means the world," offered Love. "My high school coach (Taylor Schmidt) also came. It was so surreal having them here in the biggest stage."

Step one on their quest to win a national title was in the books. Things wouldn't get much easier. The Saskatchewan Huskies, who won the bronze medal at the Canada West Championships, were next. The two teams split two games in the regular season, with the Bobcats winning in five and the Huskies in four.

The Huskies came out the gates swinging and cruised past the Bobcats in the first two sets, 25-21 and 25-20. JJ and his teammates believed. They weren't ready to be relegated to the bronze medal match. They stuck with it, and after winning a tight third set, 25-23, it was all Bobcats. They cruised to a 25-15 fourth set win, and in the fifth set, the Bobcats finished off the reverse sweep, 15-10. JJ finished the match with 51 assists and two kills. 

The Brandon Bobcats were off to the national final.

"Hands down, that was the craziest environment I have ever played in," offered Love. "The energy in our crowd was so cool to play in front of; what a special moment. We believed in ourselves after losing the first two sets, and we did."

The stage was set. It was the Brandon Bobcats against the Alberta Golden Bears. The Tantramar Trophy was on the line. Brandon was in fine form, and so was Alberta, after they swept Windsor and beat Sherbrooke in five sets.

Brandon and Alberta played twice in the regular season, splitting the matches. The Golden Bears are one of the best programs in the country and were the defending champions. Going shot for shot, Brandon and Alberta split the first two sets. Brandon won the third set, 28-26, and with the home crowd on their side, the Bobcats were national champions. They hammered the Golden Bears in the fourth set, 25-17, and for the first time in Bobcat men's volleyball history, BU were national champions. 

They also became the first team since Laval in 2013 to win a national title on their home court.

"It feels so surreal, it's hard to even put words to it," offered Love. "I'm so proud of our guys and coaches. We took care of business, and it's so awesome to say we're national champions."

As a tip of the cap, JJ was named the Mikasa Player of the Game in the final. He hit .500 with five kills and seven digs, 40 assists, and one solo block. It was a monster performance, and it helped lift Brandon to the top of the Canadian volleyball world.

"It's not about personal accolades, but it's nice to see that I was recognized in the national final," ended Love. "With that said, I wouldn't have been possible without my passers and hitters."

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Published: Mar 26, 2025 - 10:15 am

The hero cape looks amazing on Gavin Nemis.

For the third game in a row, the 18-year-old Dauphin King star scored the game winner as the Kings downed the Waywayseecappo Wolverines in an overtime thriller on Tuesday night, 3-2.

The win gives Dauphin a three games to nothing lead over the Wolverines, with an opportunity to complete the sweep on Thursday night when the Wolverines host game four.

Both teams traded goals in the second period as all four goals prior to overtime were scored in the second frame. Matthew Thomas (2) and Cayden Glover (2) did the scoring for Dauphin while Maddox Mason (1) Sebastian Stone (2) scored for Waywayseecappo.

In overtime, Nemis made a gorgeous play behind the net and stuck with the puck before skating to the high slot and firing a shot just under the bar as Dauphin won for the third straight game.

Big kudos to Mariko Bercier. He made 53 saves for the Wolverines and gave Waywayseecappo a chance to win this game. Cole Sheffield turned away 23 shots in the win.

Dauphin heads to Waywayseecappo for game four against the Wolverines on Thursday night. You can hear that game with Darnell Duff and Jeff Henson starting with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:15. 

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Published: Mar 25, 2025 - 11:32 pm

Just like they were against the Swan Valley Tigers, the Dauphin Clippers are on the brink of elimination.

They won two straight games against the Tigers and will now have to do it against the powerhouse Vincent Massey Vikings, who have now won 39 straight games in league play. A 40th would give them a league championship.

The Clippers pushed the Vikings on Tuesday, however, it wasn't to be. The Vikings took a one game to nothing lead in the best-of-seven with an 8-5 win at the J&G Homes Arena.

Layne Wolfenden, Ethan Carnegie, Julien Lopez, Cody Zurba, and Ronin Mouck all scored a goal for Dauphin in the defeat.  

Dauphin will return to the friendly confines of Credit Union Place on Wednesday to host game two. That will be a must-win game for Dauphin. 

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Published: Mar 25, 2025 - 9:17 pm

Alexis Campbell of Kinosota can add a silver medal on the national stage to her impressive resume on the ice.

With the Assiniboine College (AC) Cougars at the Division 2 national championships in St. Louis, Campbell and her teammates came up short on Tuesday in the national finale against Sault College, 6-2.

Tied at one almost halfway through the first period, Sault College ran away with the game as Materia Land scored three straight goals to give her team a 4-1 lead after 20 minutes, and they never looked back.

Campbell and her teammates unleashed a spectacular surge to secure a playoff spot, sweeping their way through the round-robin stage with three big victories. After a commanding 4-1 triumph over Providence College, the Kinosota native had an assist as the Cougars stifled Central Michigan University, limiting them to a mere 12 shots and cruising to a 5-2 victory.

In their final round-robin showdown, Campbell added another assist, helping propel the team to a resounding 7-1 rout of Eastern Michigan University. 

Assiniboine College beat the United States Naval Academy, 2-1, on Monday to advance to Tuesday's national final. What a season it was for Alexis and her teammates.

Campbell had one goal and seven points in 22 conference games this season, helping the Cougars go 21-2-2 before their great performance on the national stage. 

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Published: Mar 25, 2025 - 3:51 pm

They completed their title defence.

The Parkland Vipers 14-U volleyball team won the Club West tournament over the weekend, for the second straight year. They won it as a 13-U team last year.

In pool play, the Vipers were dominant, downing the Westman Wolves and Club West #2, both in straight sets. The Vipers split with the Westman Wave. In the crossover, the Vipers downed Offspeed #2, 2-0. That was followed by a dominant straight-set win over Swan Valley Smash before a two-set win against the Predators, a win that advanced them to the finals.

In a thrilling championship match against Team Phoenix, the Vipers came up clutch and won in three sets. 

The team's roster includes Brynn Fortin, Ava Thompson, Edie Fleck, Tori Yaciuk, Brynlee Brasch, Scotia Smith, Adi Ledoux, Jetta Larocque, Kennedy Beer, Chayse Paradis, Grace Houle, and Logan Wolfenden. Chris Wolfenden and Matt Thompson are the team's coaches. 

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Published: Mar 24, 2025 - 1:17 pm

It was a weekend to remember for the Parkland Vipers 13-U girls' volleyball team.

Playing in the Club West tournament in Elkhorn, the Vipers opened the event by sweeping Westman 13-U and Bandits 13-U before winning the split against Phoenix 13-U. On day two, the Vipers continued to roll. They won the split against Club West 13-U and Ace 13-U and beat the Vipers in two straight to finish first in their pool.

They carried the momentum into the playoffs as they downed Club West in the championship final, 25-22, and 25-18. It was an undefeated weekend for the group led by head coach Taylor Schmidt. 

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Published: Mar 24, 2025 - 11:11 am