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Four more goals, 56 shots, 31 saves. 

A recipe for a perfect and much needed weekend from the Parkland U-18 Rangers. Wrapping up a two-game weekend in Thompson, the Rangers downed the Northstars on Sunday afternoon, 4-1. The victory completed a weekend sweep for the Rangers, who had lost three in a row prior to this weekend.

It was a special day for Cash McCallum as he scored his first goal as a Ranger and also added an assist in the win. Dayson Martin, Ryder Gardner, and Alex Campbell scored a goal apiece for the Rangers in the win. 

Paired with a loss from Eastman, the Rangers moved into a tie for sixth place with the Selects and are only a single point behind the Winnipeg Thrashers for fifth place. The Rangers became the sixth team to win 20 games on the campaign.

Parkland will look to keep it going as they host Yellowhead on Tuesday evening, the puck drops at 7:15 at Credit Union Place. 

Final Update: January 26 - 8:00 a.m.

Stacy Sime's time at the provincial championships has come to an end. After an 8-5 loss against Team Watling in their final game of the championship round, Sime and the rest of Team McFarlane had to play in a tiebreaker against Team Peterson.

Trailing 6-5 after nine ends without hammer coming home, Team McFarlane were unable to generate a steal in a 7-5 defeat. The foursome won five matches, all of which came in a row after an opening game defeat.

Three straight losses saw the team eliminated.

Stay tuned to CKDM Sports in the coming days to hear from Stacy Sime, Dauphin's star. 


UPDATE 6: January 24 - 10:00 p.m.

Six teams advanced to the championship round and a Dauphin star is a key reason why one foursome are still alive.

Stacy Sime, of Dauphin, helped Team McFarlane leap into the top spot as they downed Team Robertson, 9-8, on Friday evening in Pilot Mound. 

Sime and her foursome scored a single in the 10th as they moved to 5-1 in the event, the other four teams are 4-2. They'll play Team Robertson on Saturday morning and Team Watling later in the day. 


UPDATE 5: January 24 - 12:00 p.m.

Stacy Sime's dream of winning a provincial championship and competing in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is still alive.

Playing second on Team McFarlane, the Dauphin star continued her outstanding play in helping the team win their fourth game of the round-robin, clinching a playoff spot. Their most recent game was a 10-7 victory against Team Sass.

After losing their first game of the event, Sime and the team won four straight games, scoring 35 points in the process. They finished second in the Asham Group, just behind Team McLeod.

They will be joined by five other teams to make up the championship round which begins on Friday evening. 


What a week it has been in Pilot Mound as a few Parkland stars compete in the Rocky Mountain Equipment women's provincial curling championships.

Stacy Sime of Dauphin is on a roll. Check out what's been going on below and keep in mind, Parkland curlers are in bold. 

Team Dundas (Cassidy Dundas, Lauren Evason, Eryn Czirfusz, and Tessa Terrick)

January 22 vs Team Watling - lost, 6-7. A thrilling game that required an extra end saw Team Watling score a single in the 11th to secure the victory. 

January 22 vs Team Prokopowich - won, 9-7. In a battle that involved three stars from the Parkland, Team Dundas scored a three in the seventh and never looked back. 

January 23 vs Team Peterson - lost, 5-9. Cassidy, Tessa, and their team had the second-ranked Peterson rink on the ropes after five ends, however, it wasn't the end they were looking for. Team Peterson stole one in the eighth, another in the ninth, and then stole four in the 10th to pick up their second win of the event. Team Dundas is 1-2, Team Peterson is 2-1.

January 23 vs Team Calvert - lost, 2-9. They lost a heartbreaker against Team Peterson and couldn't rebound. Eliminated from playoff contention, team Dundas will look to finish with a win against a strong Robertson team. 

January 24 vs Team Robertson

Team Prokopowich (Lane Prokopowich, Mikaylah Lyburn, Caitlin Kostna, and Stephanie Feeleus)

January 22 vs Team Robertson - lost, 5-7. Led by Lane, her foursome was run out of rocks in the 10th. 

January 22 vs Team Dundas - lost, 7-9. A tough opening day for the team. Will look to rebound.

January 23 vs Team Watling - lost, 2-11. Team Watling (3-0) scored two in the second, stole three in the third and another two in the fourth and never looked back. They are the first team to improve to 3-0. 

January 23 vs Team Peterson - lost, 2-8. Sometimes it's not about the result, it's about the experience. Lane Prokopowich posted on her Facebook that she's having the time of her life. That's what this is all about, Lane will look to finish out strong in her last game of the event. 

January 24 vs Team Calvert

Team McFarlane (Hailey McFarlane, Janelle Lach, Stacy Sime, and Hallie McCannell)

January 22 vs Team McLeod - lost, 7-5. Team McLeod stole three points in the seventh and never looked back. 

January 22 vs Team Kaatz - won, 8-7. A massive response after their loss in the morning. Scored a single in the extra end for the win. 

January 23 vs Team Cameron - won, 9-5. Team Cameron is the top-ranked team at the event, however, they were no match for Stacy Sime and the rest of her foursome. They scored four points in the eighth and another two in the 10th to secure a massive victory. Sime and her team have now won two straight games.

January 23 vs Team Ehnes - won, 8-7. Stacy and her foursome scored a single in the 10th to improve their record to 3-1. That means a victory in their next game would guarantee a playoff spot. What a week it has been. 

January 24 vs Team Sass - won, 10-7. Clinching a playoff spot, Stacy Sime is still in championship contention. 

Team Ehnes (Cheyenne Ehnes, Makenna Hadway, Dayna Lea, Sawyer Elliot)

January 22 vs Team Cameron - lost, 9-5. Team Cameron is one of the top seeds and ran away with the game when scoring five in the fourth end. 

January 22 vs Team McLeod - lost, 4-11. Gave up three in the second end and a steal of two in the third and couldn't bounce back. A tough opening day. 

January 23 vs Team Sass - lost, 9-5. Gave up a steal of three in the fifth and could never rebound, have now dropped to 0-3. 

January 23 vs Team McFarlane - lost, 7-8. In a battle between three Parkland stars, it was Stacy Sime that came out on top. Team Ehnes has been eliminated from playoff contention but will look to end their event on a high note. 

January 24 vs Team Kaatz - lost, 12-7. Hadway, Elliot, and the rest of the foursome stole one in the seventh, and another three in the eighth, however, it wasn't meant to be. Their tournament is over. 

Select games are being broadcast on Youtube.

The crowd was incredible. The result wasn't.

In front of a sold out crowd at Credit Union Place, the Dauphin Kings lost on Ukrainian Night, 4-2. Dauphin found themselves down 2-0 after 20 minutes and while they tied it, a terrible turnover cost them dearly.

If there was a bright spot, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard also lost, so Dauphin is still six points up, with two games in hand.

Cayden Glover scored both of Dauphin's goals in the game as they dropped to 26-10-1 on the season. The Kings return to the ice on Friday when they head to Virden to play the Oil Capitals at Tundra Oil & Gas Place.

Darnell Duff has the call of that game, beginning with the Parkland Source for Sports pregame show at 7:20. 

The Parkland U-18 Rangers have been struggling as of late and needed a big weekend in Thompson.

With one more game to go, it got off to a great start on Saturday. The Rangers went 8-for-8 on the penalty kill, outshot the Norman Northstars, 43-29, and locked up a key two points in a 5-2 victory. The Rangers blew the game wide open with three goals in the second period.

Piet Mierau was rock solid with 27 saves while five different Rangers scored. Noah Smigelsky, Alex Campbell, Landyn Garton, Cade Legaarden, and Benjamin Poole all scored a goal apiece. The victory moved Parkland into seventh place and they're now just three points back of the Winnipeg Thrashers.

Norman and Parkland will play again on Sunday afternoon. 

The Dauphin Clippers varsity girls basketball team is coming home with a banner to raise to the rafters at the DRCSS.

Playing a tournament in Powerview, the Clippers dominated their competition to win the championship. In their final game, Dauphin downed Fisher Branch, 45-13. Dauphin also beat St. Laurent, Powerview, and the Sagkeeng Wolves.

Led by head coach Natasha Nepinak, the team won every game by at least 15 points with their largest margin of victory coming against Sagkeeng, a 69-14 rout. 

They've cemented their place as one of the premier defensive pairings in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).

Naaman Hofer and Matthew Haun are two standout 20-year-olds who have become indispensable on both ends of the ice for Dauphin. Hofer, now in his second season with the team, has established himself as an offensive powerhouse from the blue line, leading all defensemen in scoring with an impressive five goals and 43 points. 

On the other hand, Haun brings a bruising physical presence to the game, setting the tone with his hard-hitting style. Lately, he's finding his groove offensively as well, adding another dimension to his game and proving he's a force to be reckoned with on the ice.

This duo’s blend of reliability, grit, and offensive skills makes them critical to Dauphin’s success.

"It's great playing with Naaman, he's super easy to play with," said Haun. "We've been together since early in the season and work well together."

Matthew is tied for ninth in team scoring with three goals and 20 points. Eight of his points have come in the past seven games with his best offensive performance coming in a 13-3 win against the Freeze earlier this month, when Haun notched a goal and three assists.

Haun takes great pride in locking down opponents, but also enjoys helping this team offensively.

"It's been great that I've been putting up some points," said Haun. "Always nice to help the group, so quite pleased about that."

Haun and the rest of his teammates have hit their stride as of late. Sitting on top of the MGEU West Division at 26-9-1, Dauphin has a six-point lead over Northern Manitoba with a game in hand. That will rise to two games in hand after Friday when the Blizzard is in Winkler to play the Flyers. 

Dauphin has won four straight games and scored 29 goals in the process. Dating back to November 23, Dauphin has earned points in 11 of their 14 games with two more games left in January.

"The boys are doing very well right now, a lot of positive attitudes in the dressing room," continued Haun. "We're excited to keep winning and moving forward. We have an incredible group."

Haun says the team's winning culture all starts at practice.

"It's great to have a group of guys that come to compete every day and improve," said Haun. "Our practices are intense and they prepare us for any team that we come up against."

Matthew, who came to the Kings by the recommendation of the team's assistant general manager and Northern USA scout Andy Kubas, also praised the entire coaching staff, including Doug Hedley who returned from an eight-game suspension last Saturday when the Kings hammered the Blues, 7-1.

"When Doug got back, the intensity and the attitude in the room shifted," continued Haun. "He brought a lot of energy after the suspension. We're all very happy to have him back. We have a great coaching staff, they all believe in us and it fuels us to bring everything we have to the rink every day."

Next up for Dauphin is a night that no one will forget. The Kings have partnered with Canada's National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) as Dauphin will host Ukrainian Night on Saturday at Credit Union Place when the Virden Oil Capitals come to town. With entertainment, great food, and a great crowd, Haun knows how special the night will be.

"All the boys who have been here in the past have been talking about this game all season," commented Haun. "I've seen pictures from previous years, I'm really excited to embrace the culture and play in front of a rowdy crowd in the stands."

Matthew Haun is all in. He's ready to do whatever it takes to help Dauphin make a long run. He's also recently had some pressure lifted off his shoulders. With aspirations of playing at the next level following his graduation from Junior A, he began talking to NCAA schools this past summer. He visited the College of St. Scholastica and one thing led to another.

"They've been reaching out all season, it was between them and a couple of other schools," said Haun. "It was the best fit for me. The coaches are great and the campus is beautiful. It was a pretty easy decision to make."

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The College of St. Scholastica Saints plays out of the Mars Lakeview Arena in Duluth, Minnesota, located about three hours north of Haun's hometown. Led by head coach, Dave Williams, the Saints have won two National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championships in 1975 and 1977. 

The Saints are a NCAA Division 3 program and Haun can't wait to become a Saint next season.

"I'm really excited. I have been stressing about it all season, so to make my decision, I feel like there's less weight on my shoulders," ended Haun. "I'm excited to go on a run with the Kings this year and then hit the ground running when I go back to school next year."

Doug Hedley also commented on Haun committing to the Saints hockey team.

"It's great to see that he's getting this opportunity to play at the next level," said Hedley. "Very happy for him and he's very deserving of it. That's two now committed on the back end and we're hoping for more moving forward."

Don't forget to head to the south ticket office at Credit Union Place to get your tickets for Ukrainian Night for $5. That's when you can see Haun and the rest of the Kings in action as they go for their 27th win of the season against the Oil Capitals. Festivities on Saturday get underway at 6. 


 Head to Haun's journey to hear his entire chat with Darnell Duff. 

The stage was set.

The country's top 18 women's figure skaters embarked on Place Bell in Laval for the 2025 Canadian National Skating Championships. The best of the best, all under one roof with the goal of becoming a national champion. 

For the second year in a row, a Dauphin star had the opportunity to compete as Breken Brezden was in the field consisting of skaters from coast to coast. Last year, Breken debuted in the event and finished 18th. Following that performance, she pushed harder than ever. She dug deep and when she qualified for this year's event, it was time for her to show the entire country how much work she put in.

"I was feeling a mix of emotions, nervous as I am for all competitions and I was also feeling a lot of excitement," said Brezden. "I was working on building my confidence heading into the event, I knew that it was important to be confident in myself."

Breken wowed the crowd with a strong short program, earning 57.67 points and securing seventh place—just 13 points behind Ontario’s Madeline Schizas, who dominated with 70 points. But Breken wasn’t done yet.

She hit the ice for her free program with fire and determination, scoring an impressive 114.99 points for a two-skate total of 172.66. Compare that to last year’s 113.23, and it’s clear—Breken skyrocketed with a jaw-dropping 59.43-point improvement.

This Dauphin star didn’t just show up—she made a statement!

"I'm proud of myself for putting that not-so-great year behind me and working on my routines to improve," continued Brezden. 

Brezden also finished 13 places higher this year and finished in fifth.

"It's still pretty crazy to think about, I'm still repeating it in my head, realizing that I actually did it," commented Brezden. "I knew I could do it because I had been skating well and training a lot heading into the competition but for it to actually happen, it's an incredible accomplishment for myself. I'm so happy."

Breken’s fifth-place finish on the national stage is just the beginning. She’ll use this incredible milestone as fuel to push even harder heading into next season, balancing intense training on and off the ice during her quieter months.

Reflecting on a thrilling year, Breken can proudly celebrate her achievements. In October, she made her international debut at the Challenger Series Trophy Metropole Nice Cote d’Azur in Nice, France, finishing 10th against some of the world’s best skaters—a moment she’ll cherish forever.

"It was such a great experience and I learned a lot from it," ended Brezden. "It's something that I will take with me for the rest of my skating career. Representing Canada was a true honour and something I will never forget."

Add a fifth-place finish on the national stage and the future is bright. Breken also wants to thank all of her family and friends for their amazing support. 

The stakes couldn't have been higher. The Dauphin Kings and Steinbach Pistons were locked in a fierce battle for the Turnbull Cup, with a ticket to the Centennial Cup in Estevan hanging in the balance. Six thrilling games had already been played, but everything came down to this: a do-or-die showdown in the championship series. For the victor, glory awaited, for the defeated, heartbreak.

Game six featured the perfect ending for Dauphin. Garrett Hrechka emerged as the hero, tipping in a clutch shot from Colby Jaquet. It was Hrechka’s third playoff goal and paired with an impeccable 24-save performance from Carson Cherepak, it sealed Dauphin’s gritty 2-0 victory. The Kings had forced a winner-take-all game seven in Steinbach—hockey's version of a gladiator match.

Steinbach drew first blood in game six, putting Dauphin behind the eight ball. But the Kings wouldn’t stay down for long. Early in the second period, Logan Calder beat Will Hambley to even the score, setting the stage for a finish that will be talked about for years. Hundreds of Dauphin fans packed the T.G. Smith Centre, and their faith was rewarded by a moment of magic from a 16-year-old star.

With just over eight minutes left on the clock, Brayden Dube—a rising talent from Roblin—spun and rifled the puck through Hambley’s pads to give Dauphin a 2-1 lead. The crowd erupted. The Kings were on the brink of glory.

The final moments were nerve-wracking. Steinbach’s Travis Hensrud broke free on a breakaway with less than a minute remaining, but Cherepak made an astonishing glove save to preserve the lead. The buzzer sounded, and the Dauphin Kings were crowned champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

The celebration on the ice was nothing short of epic. For Brayden Dube, it marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. As he continues to shine in the WHL, that unforgettable night remains etched in his memory.

"Yeah, I do think about it quite often. It was quite a run that we went on," said Dube. "It was the best time of my life. Such a cool experience and what an incredible feeling it was to win that championship."

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Lifting Dauphin to the Centennial Cup, Brayden put on a show at the national tournament scoring four times in five games. Dauphin advanced to the national semifinal where they came up short in a hard-fought battle against Pickering. 

Brayden’s lone season with the Dauphin Kings was nothing short of spectacular, a storybook chapter in his hockey career. His next move took him to the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Seattle Thunderbirds, where he hit the ice with determination, suiting up for 14 games and tallying four points. But the winds of change came swiftly—Seattle, in a bid to load up for a championship run, dealt Dube to the Prince Albert Raiders.

While the Thunderbirds went on to conquer the Winnipeg ICE in the WHL Final, Dube found himself in a new environment, embracing fresh opportunities with the Raiders. Prince Albert, however, fell short of playoff contention, cutting Brayden’s season short after he posted a respectable nine points across 43 games. Despite the challenges, the experience proved to be another stepping stone in his journey to greatness.

"I thought it was a very good move for me," said Dube. "I had the chance to get in the lineup on a consistent basis and improve my game. I love Prince Albert, it's a great place. Smaller community, almost get that Dauphin feel."

The star from Roblin increased his point total last season, scoring 17 times and ending the regular season with 29 points. He also played five playoff games as the Raiders qualified for the postseason. Brayden is back in Prince Albert this year and is enjoying a career year, with plenty of games left to improve on what has been a very impressive season for the 19-year-old. 

Dube is almost averaging a point per game with 19 goals and 40 points in 41 games. He's also a plus-16. Brayden is sixth in team scoring and his 115 shots on goal are ranked fourth on the team.

Dube has continued to build and gain confidence and his incredible work ethic and attention to detail are reaping major benefits and turning him into one of the top scorers in the league.

"The big thing for me was confidence, it's gone up quite a bit from year to year," continued Dube. "I'm maturing as a player and finding a way to help this team win games. I'm pleased with how everything has gone so far."

The Raiders entered the season with sky-high expectations. Armed with playoff experience and a core of elite talent, they were pegged as contenders for the East Division crown. But the season’s early chapters were anything but smooth. A rocky 2-7-2 start, including a 10-1 loss to Vancouver on October 19, left fans stunned and questioning how a team with so much potential could falter so badly.

But champions are forged in adversity, and the Raiders refused to let their rough start define them. Slowly but surely, they found their rhythm. A current four-game win streak has seen them light the lamp 18 times, sparking newfound confidence.

From November 9 to 30, Prince Albert hit its stride, collecting points in seven straight games, six of them wins. They followed that up with an impressive stretch in December, winning four of five games before the holiday break, then returning with back-to-back victories on December 27 and 28.

Now sitting at 23-15-3, the Raiders are poised for a climb. Sixth in the East Division, they trail the slumping Saskatoon Blades by just two points for the division’s top spot. The stage is set for a high-stakes clash on Friday night between the two Saskatchewan rivals. A regulation win would catapult Brayden Dube and the Raiders into first place in the East and into the league’s top three—a testament to their resilience and determination to rewrite the narrative of their season.

"Yeah, definitely a very slow start for our group, wasn't expecting that," continued Dube. "We just stuck with the process and put our work boots on. We started stringing wins together and everyone started rolling. We're a confident group right now and believe we can beat anyone."

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The pride of Roblin made his return to Manitoba on November 9, delivering a jaw-dropping performance that lit up the ice. Dube netted two goals and added an assist, propelling the Raiders to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings. He followed up with another strong showing in Brandon on December 7, scoring in a tough 7-3 loss.

Mark your calendars—February 18 is your last chance this regular season to catch Dube in action in the Wheat City. On that night, dozens of friends and family from Roblin, the Jewel of the Parkland, will make the 235-kilometre journey to cheer on their hometown star. Expect an electric atmosphere as Brayden once again takes centre stage in front of a familiar crowd.

"It's special to play in front of my family and friends, it's always a game I look forward to," continued Dube. "There's more pressure on me, I have to play good, that's for sure."

Brayden Dube, a Manitoba Junior Hockey League champion who is thriving in Prince Albert and the remainder of the season is expected to be a big one personally and for the group. 

The Parkland U-18 Rangers have now lost three in a row.

Liam Chartrand was the only scorer for the Rangers as they lost 5-1 to the league-leading Brandon Wheat Kings.

Piet Mierau made 37 saves and next up for Parkland is a weekend set in Thompson.

 

That's now 29 goals in their last four games as the Dauphin Kings picked up their 26th win of the season on Tuesday night.

Making the short trip to the Centennial Arena to play the Stampeders, Dauphin scored two quick goals in the second period and while the Stampeders pushed, Dauphin never looked back and secured a 4-1 win.

After a scoreless first period, it took Dauphin just 14 seconds to score in the second as Ethan Williment delivered a perfect pass in front to Gabriel Bugeaud who scored his 10th of the season and just 2 minutes later, Gavin Nemis let go of a beautiful shot to score his ninth of the year, on the power play.

Ethan MacTavish trimmed the deficit to 2-1 after 40 minutes but that is as close as Swan Valley would get. Madden Murray gave Dauphin a 3-1 lead with his 13th of the season early in the third and into an empty net, Cayden Glover scored his league-leading 31st goal of the season to seal it.

With the win, the Kings are now 26-9-1 and are six points ahead of Northern Manitoba for first place in the West Division, with a game in hand. Dauphin hosts Virden for Ukrainian Night on Saturday evening. 

The Wasaga River Dragons have championship aspirations this season and they've received a big boost on their back end.

Hayden Lacquette, an offensive defenceman hailing from Dauphin, is the latest addition to the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League, as announced by the organization. Lacquette, who has made a name for himself with his impressive skill set, put up eight points in just seven games this season with the Cote Selects of the Saskatchewan East Senior Hockey League. He also played two games with the Portage Islanders.

A standout player for the Parkland U-18 Rangers program over five seasons, Lacquette embarked on his junior career with his hometown Dauphin Kings, where he made an immediate mark in 18 games during the 2021-22 season, scoring three goals and adding five assists.

At the trade deadline, he was moved to the Portage Terriers in a deal for Logan Calder. 

Lacquette’s impact continued in Portage, where he finished the season with a red-hot 17 points in just 22 games. The following year, he returned to the Terriers, seizing the opportunity to play in the prestigious Centennial Cup hosted at Stride Place. Lacquette's performance at the national championship showcased his elite talent, as he tallied three points in five games.

In addition to his stellar showing on the national stage, Lacquette finished the regular season with an impressive 54 points in 54 games and added six more points in eight playoff games. His skill, vision, and scoring touch make him a player to watch as he continues to elevate his game.

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Lacquette played one game for Waywayseecappo last season before joining Cote.

He will now join a Dragons team that is in second place in the North Division at 26-6-1.

They're just five points back of the league-leading Bradford Rattlers and Wasaga has the highest-powered offence in the league with 204 goals, six more than the next closest team.