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They beat a team that advanced to the provincial final and finished the event with back-to-back victories.

Lisa Hale and her curling team were in Winnipeg over the weekend for the curling club provincial championships, and they won three of five games. Lisa was joined by Heather Bartmanovich, Melissa MacQuarrie, and Avery Scott. Kayla Gillis was an alternate.

The team lost their first game against Team Clark-Rouire, 11-4. They bounced back with an impressive 8-1 win in their next match before an 8-1 defeat. That's when the team caught fire. They downed Team Balshaw, who advanced to the provincial final, 6-3. Lisa and her crew scored two in the first end and never looked back.

Lisa, Heather, Melissa, and Avery then downed Team Horning, 5-2, to finish with three wins and two losses. They narrowly missed out on the playoffs.

On the men's side, Butch Mouck of Gilbert Plains and his team won two of their five matches. Mouch was with Dean Bates, Greg Clark, AJ Zachedniak, and alternate Todd Brinkman. 

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Published: Apr 7, 2025 - 3:12 pm

The Parkland 15U Vipers claimed bronze while it was a seventh-place finish for the 14U Vipers.

At the Phoenix 15U tournament in Winnipeg over the weekend, both teams finished in second place in their respective pools after the round-robin. The 14U Vipers won their final match of the tournament against the Offspeed 15U. It was a straight set victory, 25-14, 25-21. 

With a bronze medal on the line against the Impact Rage, the 15U Vipers came to play. After winning the first set, 25-18, the Rage bounced back with a second-set, 25-21 win. The Vipers responded with a 15-12 third-set win to end on the podium. 

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Published: Apr 7, 2025 - 2:04 pm

Chayse Paradis grew up watching her dad play softball in Dauphin. 

So he wasn't surprised when the Rorketon star said she wanted to play. Chayse joined the Ste. Rose Stingers when she was seven, and six years later, Paradis became one of the top players at her age level in Parkland.

There have been challenges along the way; not everything has been easy. But Paradis has remained confident in her abilities and is proud to be a Stinger.

"It was amazing to join the Stingers; it was something that I had always wanted to do," said Paradis. "I was glad to join the team, and I've had a blast over the years."

The Stingers are an A club, and Paradis is also a member of the AA Parkland Power based in Dauphin. The Rorketon star has remained committed and has taken great pride in giving it everything she has, and her skills have not gone unnoticed.

In September, Chayse applied for and was accepted into the Manitoba Elite Softball Academy. From November to March, the academy trained every second Friday for four hours in Winnipeg.

The Academy is geared towards AAA players looking to keep their skills sharp during the winter months. It's the highest level that Chayse has ever played.

"It was amazing, being able to practice and meet new girls was incredible," offered Paradis. "It was a great opportunity, and I'm glad I was given the chance."

Chayse joined the team as they played in a Season Opener tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, that began on March 21.

"That was a ton of fun; it was good to show people in the United States what I could do as a pitcher and hitter," continued Paradis. "Playing against players who have way more experience at this level helped me. It was a great learning experience."

Paradis wasn't satisfied with just playing; she wanted to help her team succeed, and that's what the young star did. While the team lost its first game against the eventual tournament champion Ottawa Raptors, Chayse pitched two flawless innings, tallying three strikeouts, while going 1-for-3 at the plate. Leading her team into the playoffs, Paradis got the start against the DC Pride, and the Rorketon star was at it again. She pitched two innings, giving up three hits while racking up three strikeouts. Paradis led her team to a 12-9 win as they advanced to the semifinals.

Chayse also pitched for her team in the semifinals, however, they lost against Team Evolve. 

"I think I performed quite well; there were quite a bit of nerves during the first and second game," added Paradis. "I worked through it, I knew I wasn't the only girl playing at this level for the first time."

Paradis made a name for herself and will forever be grateful for the experience.

"It's something that I will always remember; it was so exciting," continued Paradis. "To represent the province and wear that Manitoba jersey was very special for me. I'm very proud of myself, knowing I could compete against AAA players and do well."

As another season with the Stingers and Power is right around the corner, Chayse is looking to continue her brilliance on the volleyball court. She's playing with the 14-U Parkland Vipers, a program that has become one of the top in the province.

A humble athlete, Chayse loves ending rallies with kills, but she's good at sharing the love.

"Getting a good pass to the setter so someone else can get a kill is such a good feeling," ended Paradis. 

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Published: Apr 7, 2025 - 10:00 am

The Dauphin Kings had a second period to remember. 

Cole Sheffield made some excellent saves down the wire. The Dauphin Kings are heading back to Portage with a two games to nothing lead. The Kings scored four times in the second period and downed the Terriers, 4-2, in game two on Sunday night.

Once again it was the Terriers that scored first and took a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. In the second, the Kings came out inspired and lit it up with four goals and they never looked back.

Matthew Thomas, Rylan Gage, Cayden Glover, and Ethan Williment did the scoring for Dauphin while Sheffield turned away 24 shots. 

Dauphin heads to Portage on Tuesday for game three. You can hear it on 730CKDM with Darnell Duff and Jeff Henson at 7:00 p.m. 

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Published: Apr 6, 2025 - 10:40 pm

Cole Sheffield was absolutely outstanding.

The Dauphin Kings got it done offensively. They're coming home for game two with a one game to nothing lead over the Portage Terriers as the two teams opened up their semifinal series on Friday night at Stride Place.

Ty Pratte scored the game winner as Dauphin downed the Terriers in game one, 3-1. Cole Sheffield turned away 46 shots in the victory and made several incredible saves to keep his team in the game in the first. Portage opened the scoring at the buzzer in the first and took a 1-0 lead into the second.

Dauphin found themselves in the second and scored two goals in the first six minutes and never looked back. Madden Murray and Gabriel Bugeaud also scored for Dauphin as they opened the series with a win.

The Kings will host game two on Sunday at Credit Union Place, 7:00 p.m. puck drop. You can get your tickets at the Speedy Glass South Ticket Office starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. 

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Published: Apr 4, 2025 - 9:53 pm

JJ Love is a national champion, and you can celebrate with him on Friday afternoon.

After stunning the nation at the national championships in Brandon last month, JJ and his teammates are set to continue the celebration with a parade and rally. The parade begins on Friday at noon.

The parade will feature a fire and police escort that will begin at Fire Hall No. 1, travel along 18th Street, and then turn onto Princess Avenue. The players and coaching staff will ride in emergency vehicles, escorted through the streets by first responders.

Once the parade reaches 20th Street, the team will disembark and walk up 20th Street toward the HLC, where the rally will be.

"We want everyone to line up on 20th Street, which is the street that goes straight down the back side of Brandon University and into the front door of the Healthy Living Centre," said Chris Falkevitch, Bobcats Information and Marketing. "The guys will get out of the vehicles on 20th Street, walk down the last block with the trophy, and we want everyone to welcome them and celebrate with us."

The festivities will move inside the main gym for the rally, which begins at 12:30. The rally will include speeches from players, coaches, and Brandon University officials.

"This is only the fifth national title in Brandon's history and the first one for the volleyball program, which has been around for 20 years," ended Falkevitch. "This is the first national title since the 1996 basketball team. It's time to celebrate, and we welcome everyone to join the fun."

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Published: Apr 3, 2025 - 10:00 am

Cole Sheffield had a superb .926 save percentage and an excellent 1.99 goals-against average in round one of the Turnbull Cup playoffs against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

His team in front of him stuck with the process and scored 16 goals. The Kings won the series in five games and moved to the second round for the first time since 2022.

"Yeah, it was a really good round for us. Wayway came to play; we knew it wasn't going to be an easy series," said Sheffield. "We had a good week of practicing leading up to round one. We found our feet and got the job done at the end of the day."

Finishing fourth in the MGEU West Division, the Wolverines gave it their all. Game three was a close contest, decided by just one goal. The Wolverines bounced back to win game four, and game five was another tight matchup, with the result determined by a single goal. Dauphin had to battle through some adversity and Sheffield believes that'll be beneficial for the team moving forward.

"I think that's huge. Just having the mindset of not getting too comfortable in games, anything can happen, it's the playoffs," continued Sheffield. "Every game was close, so we had the mindset of being dialled in for an entire 60 minutes, and that's what we did."

As Dauphin prepares to open round two on Friday in Portage, Sheffield has finalized his future plans. Cole is the second King this season to commit to an NCAA Division 1 program. The 20-year-old star from London has committed to joining the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for the 2025-26 season.

The Bulldogs play in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and have won three national championships, their most recent in 2019. That capped off a run of two-straight national titles.

"It feels great. I've been super patient with it, and it's come at a great time," said Sheffield. "I can't thank my family, coaches, and my teammates enough. Having them in front of me making my life easier is perfect. It feels really good."

Cole broke onto the scene as a junior hockey goalie when he was 16 with the French River Rapids of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL). He became a King in the 2022-23 season and has won 73 regular-season games with Dauphin and eight so far in the playoffs.

Earning an NCAA Division 1 scholarship has been his ultimate dream, a goal he’s tirelessly worked toward for years. But these opportunities aren’t handed out easily—they're earned through dedication, passion, and perseverance. Sheffield has poured his heart and soul into not only becoming an elite goaltender but also shaping himself into a person of integrity and character. Every sacrifice, every early morning, and every late night has been for this moment.

"Ever since I stepped into Junior A, this has been my goal," continued Sheffield. "It's taken patience and a ton of hard work. It feels good to finally be here."

Sheffield will lead the Kings into Portage on Friday to play the Terriers. Dauphin and Portage split their four-game season series, and a berth in the Turnbull Cup final is on the line. Both teams play with speed, have elite skill, and know how to finish games.

"They're very well coached and have four solid lines, they can all score," continued Sheffield. "They're a hard working team, we have to be ready to go to war."

Sheffield adds that the team is feeling great heading into the series.

"We're just taking it one day at a time and not getting too ahead of ourselves," said Sheffield. "It's been a fun week prepping for the series."

Cole also wants to give a big shout-out to Kings fans. Not only did they pack Credit Union Place in round one, but a dedicated group also went to Waywayseecappo to watch games two and four. Much of the same can be expected beginning Friday.

"Everyone has been super supportive during my three years here; it's always amazing skating out to a bunch of horns, and them being right into it," ended Sheffield. "Knowing our fans are there, it makes the difference."

.You can catch Darnell Duff's full chat with Cole Sheffield during the Dauphin Kings Power Play Show on Friday afternoon at 4:05. 

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Published: Apr 3, 2025 - 5:00 am

Kyan Grouette said he will be good to go on Friday when his Portage Terriers open the Turnbull Cup semifinals on home ice against the Dauphin Kings.

The Dauphin star took a nasty hit from behind on Monday in game six against Steinbach, and despite leaving the game, he returned to the bench to celebrate with his team after they bounced the Pistons from the playoffs.

"I'm excited to move onto round two," said Grouette. "Excited to get healthy and back on the ice battling with the guys."

Grouette was traded by the Kings before the regular season started this year. He ended up in Virden. He played 26 games with the Oil Capitals, scoring once and collecting five points. 

"I loved Virden; it was a great spot," continued Grouette. "The guys were great and welcomed me with open arms, it was a good time."

When the trade deadline approached, Grouette saw himself again packing his bags. This time, he was heading to an East Division team as he was acquired by the Portage Terriers. Grouette arrived in Portage ready to go.

He was again tasked with learning a new system, meshing with a new group of players, and playing under new coaches. While that's a challenge for some, it was a seamless process for the star from Dauphin.

"The coaches are great here, and the guys are unreal," continued Grouette. "On and off the ice, they're great. My time in Portage has been fantastic, it's always great playing on a very good team."

Grouette capped off the regular season with 19 games for Portage, netting two goals and adding four points. His first strike in the Green & White came on January 22 against Niverville, and less than two weeks later, he lit the lamp again in a win over Steinbach on February 2.

"I fit in as a guy that will do anything to win, simple as that," said Grouette. "That's how I've always played the game and how I enjoy doing it. I'll do whatever it takes and go wherever I'm needed."

Portage advanced to the semifinals on Monday with their 3-2 win over Steinbach. They eliminated the Pistons in six games in front of their home fans at Stride Place. For Grouette, playoff hockey is what it's all about.

"It's an unreal feeling when you go to war with the guys and succeed; there is no feeling that can replace it," commented Grouette. "When you work hard every day for an entire season, get a chance to play in the playoffs, and win a series, it's an unreal feeling. It makes you crave more."

Portage's semifinal series is against Kyan's former and hometown team, the Dauphin Kings. Dauphin advanced to the semifinals with a five-game series victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. It was the Kings that dealt Kyan away in September.

While Kyan shares no ill will toward the Kings, he's looking forward to showing them what he can do.

"I wouldn't say there's any bad blood. It did hurt, however, I won't lie," said Grouette. "There's a little more extra motivation for me coming into this series. I'm excited to start this series on Friday and head back home on Sunday, and hopefully, we can take them out."

Kyan believes Dauphin is a skilled team with great speed and depth. He knows a great battle is ahead, and the right to play for the Turnbull Cup is up for grabs. The winner of the best-of-seven series will play the winner of the series between Northern Manitoba and Winkler for a spot in the final.

Grouette says this is a moment he's been waiting for his entire life.

"It's unreal. I remember going to games as a kid and wanting to be in this spot," ended Grouette. "I've always wanted to win a ring for as long as I can remember. It's an incredible feeling to be in the final four. Now, we have to go get it and advance to the final."

Game one of this series is on Friday night before returning to Dauphin for game two. The full series schedule is here. 

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Published: Apr 2, 2025 - 10:02 am

The puck drops between the Dauphin Kings and Portage Terriers on Friday night at Stride Place.

The best-of-seven series will begin at Stride Place. Dauphin plays host to games two and four and, if need be, game six.

Series Schedule: *** denotes if necessary. 

Ticket Information:

Round Two Advance Ticket Prices:
Adult (18+) - $15.00
Students (13-17) - $10.00
Children (6-12) - $5.00
5 & Under - $0

Season ticket holder seats will be held until game days. All non-season ticket holder seats are rush seating.

Round Two Game Day Prices:
Adult (18+) - $20.00
Students (13-17) - $15.00
Children (6-12) - $10.00
5 & Under - $0

Stay tuned for a series preview and more ahead of Friday. 

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Published: Apr 1, 2025 - 1:30 pm

John Marshall began coaching in 1989 and 11 years later, he began coaching in Ebb & Flow First Nation.

Then, in 2006, he joined the Mountain View School Division and coached in Gilbert Plains. Throughout the years, Marshall has coached at Whitmore School, Mackenzie Middle School, and at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS).

John has poured his heart and soul into helping young athletes develop on the court and he wouldn't have it any other way.

"It's a passion, I love it. I'm a gym rat. I love being around the players, the coaches, and the fans," said Marshall. "I enjoy the energy of games and the atmosphere. It's a wonderful place to be."

John has been coaching the junior varsity girls' team at the DRCSS for the past two years. Last year, as the 15-seed in a provincial qualifier, the Clippers pushed the number-two ranked Neelin Spartans to the final whistle before losing by one point.

Carrying that momentum into this season, it was a season to remember for the Green & White. They won a silver medal at the Linden Christian tournament to begin the season before defending home court to win the Clipper Classic. They also won the consolation title at the Crocus Plains tournament and finished second at the Northlands Parkway event. They were ranked as one of the top teams all season long and entered the provincial championships ranked second.

Marshall describes what made this team special.

"They never quit, were hard working, and everyone accepted their roles," commented Marshall. "Whether it was rebounding, scoring, or making good passes, everyone bought in. They hustled, executed, and communicated. It was a special group to work with."

At the provincial championships at the DRCSS, Dauphin hammered Stonewall in their first game before a comeback for the ages. Trailing by 11 points against Morden in their semifinal late in the third quarter, Dauphin staged an incredible comeback to down the Thunder by three points. It earned the team a spot in the provincial final.

For Marshall, it was a game he would never forget.

"It's right up there as far as being one of the greatest games I have been a part of," continued Marshall. "With contributions from different players, we were able to pull that one off. It was pretty special. My wife said she had never seen me jump so high at the end of a game. I was ecstatic with that win."

With an incredible basketball resume, John added another accolade. He was named the Coach of the Month in the Manitoba High School Athletics Association (MHSAA). 

"It's very humbling, and I appreciate it. With that said, I really want to put the players in the forefront. They're the ones that do the hard work; they're hustling," continued Marshall. "I'm proud to have won the award. I also want to give a shoutout to all of the incredible coaches in this area. They all devote countless hours to help young athletes flourish."

Now that the high school season is over, John is switching focus to the Dauphin Hawks program. He will coach the U-14 boys' team alongside his son, Logan. They've coached together before, and John is thrilled to share the court with his son again.

"We've had a lot of success, he's a great coach, and I'm very proud that he wants to follow in my footsteps," ended Marshall. "I'm extremely proud of my sons, they're great people, and great coaches."

John says basketball in Dauphin is in great shape and he's looking forward to what's next.

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Published: Apr 1, 2025 - 10:00 am