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The gym was loud and the home team put on a show.

The Dauphin Clippers opened the junior varsity girls' provincial basketball championships on Thursday morning with a bang. They beat the Stonewall Rams, 48-24.

Aubrey Carr was named the Player of the Game with an outstanding performance as Dauphin led from start to finish. Dauphin has advanced to the semifinals on Friday. Dauphin entered the tournament ranked second, behind the Linden Christian Wings who play St. Boniface at 1.

Stay tuned to CKDM Sports for up-to-date scores throughout the event. 

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Published: Mar 13, 2025 - 11:11 am

It was founded in 1972 by Verna Newton and more than 50 years later, it's stronger than ever.

The Kilty Curling League wrapped up Monday inside the Dauphin Curling Club with Team Tiffany Armstrong winning the A-Side. Armstrong's team includes Morgan Kropelnicki, Stacy Sime, Tamara Kolida, and Bradi Selin.

B-Side Winners: Team Johnson
Norma Johnson, Terri Todoruk, Lois Rowan, Kayla Gillis, and Pearl Maksymetz

Newton Shield - Most wins this Season - Tied
Team Macquarrie - Melissa Macquarrie, Nadine Soloway, Rebecca Kutcher, Carmen Rodgerson, and Joleene Showdra

Team Armstrong - Tiffany Armstrong, Morgan Kropelnicki, Stacy Sime, Tamara Kolida, and Bradi Selin.

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Published: Mar 13, 2025 - 11:06 am

Quinten Fisk has always been a natural on the ice, wielding his stick with precision and his skates with effortless speed.

From a young age in Dauphin, Fisk embraced leadership, setting the tone with his relentless work ethic—first on the ice, last to leave. Hockey isn’t just a passion; it’s his identity.

Plenty chase success, but few truly find it. Fisk, however, has never had that problem. During the 2022-23 season, he turned heads with the Parkland U-15 Rangers, racking up 20 goals and 44 points in 34 games, plus six more in five playoff matchups.

Fisk jumped to the U-18 team during the 2023-24 season and had a solid rookie campaign, delivering nine goals and 17 points in 44 games. Back with the U-18 team this season, the Dauphin star took his game to the next level and put the entire province on notice.

In 48 games, Fisk led the team with 29 goals and 62 points. Quinten averaged 1.29 points per game, scoring eight power-play goals and one game-winner. 

"I think I played really good, I couldn't have done it without my great linemates," said Fisk. "It was a great year."

Fisk's 45-point improvement from last season to this year shows his dedication to honing his skills and pushing his limits. Quinten put in the work all offseason, grinding in the gym and hitting the ice every chance he got. Armed with a year of U-18 experience, he returned stronger, faster, and more determined—ready to dominate.

"I put in the work over the summer, I got bigger and stronger," continued Fisk. "I put everything I had into getting myself ready for the season and I'm proud of the outcome."

Quinten's 29 goals placed him among the league’s top 10, cementing his status as one of Manitoba's brightest stars. He was named the CCM Player of the Week twice and the league's Forward of the Month in October and December. Fisk broke out in October with 20 points in nine games. He had two goals, two assists in the first game of the month, and a five-point performance against Norman on October 19. He also produced his first hat-trick on October 25 while collecting four points against the Thrashers. 

He failed to collect any points in the first three games of December before the Dauphin star caught fire with four goals and 10 points in a four-game span. He had four assists against Central Plains in the team's final game before the Christmas break.

Being named Player of the Month twice is rare and an accomplishment that Quinten is proud of.

"It's an honour, it shows the work I've been putting in," continued Fisk. "It's good to see that people are recognizing it, it means a lot to me."

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Now that his time with the Rangers is over this year, Fisk is looking back on a historic year. 

Missing the playoffs stings, but the Parkland U-18 Rangers have plenty to be proud of. With 23 wins, they posted their best season since 2014-15, when they hit 24. This team still etched its name in the program’s history.

The 2024-25 Rangers gave their fans a reason to cheer, even on the coldest winter nights. They made their community proud—proud to be a Ranger, and proud to support this team.

"We had a really good group. We started really hot and then got into some ups and downs," offered Fisk. "We always battled and had success throughout the year. It didn't end how we hoped but I still think we had a successful year."

After playing 92 games with the U-18 Rangers program, his time at that level may have ended. Fisk is expected to play at the next level in the 2025-26 season. That gives Fisk a chance to look back at what the program meant to him. He grew up in Dauphin and did whatever he could to play for the Rangers, a feat that can never be forgotten.

"It's great, I grew up going to the games and being at the rink as much as I could," commented Fisk. "The program has developed a ton of great players over the years. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity given."

Fisk also wants to give a big shoutout to Ryan Rauliuk for putting together Ukrainian Night, Quinten played the past two years in the game in front of incredible crowds at Credit Union Place.

"That was super special to play in front of so many people," said Fisk. "All the work Ryan put in and all of the parents. It's a moment that we players will never forget."

Junior A Debut:

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On January 12, Fisk stepped onto the ice at Credit Union Place in the Blue & White. This time, it was a deeper shade of blue and an entirely different crest. The Dauphinite made his Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) debut with the Dauphin Kings.

Dauphin racked up 47 shots and while they came up short against Swan Valley, it was a night Fisk won't forget.

"That was amazing. I went to all of their games growing up and have always dreamt of playing with them," offered Fisk. "For it to finally happen, I appreciate the organization for giving me the chance. I'm looking forward to the future and what is to come."

Fisk has been added to Dauphin's roster for the remainder of the season and has played four games. Fisk was on the ice on Tuesday when Dauphin beat Waywayseecappo to clinch the West Division regular season title. 

"It's amazing knowing that we'll go into every game with a good chance to win," commented Fisk. "It's great being on a winning team, great chance for me to learn how to get the job done."

Fisk will be back on the ice on Friday when Dauphin heads to Neepawa to play the Titans in their penultimate game of the regular season. The crew ends the regular season on Saturday against Waywayseecappo at Credit Union Place. They'll then go dancing as the Turnbull Cup playoffs open next weekend. 

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Published: Mar 13, 2025 - 10:00 am

The Dauphin Clippers knew the Neepawa Tigers wouldn't roll over and watch their season end without a fight.

Dauphin stuck with the process, expected a good fight back, and conquered it. As a result, the Dauphin Clippers hockey team advanced to the Final Four in the Westman High School Hockey League.

Less than 24 hours after a 7-1 thumping at Credit Union Place, Dauphin ended the Tigers season on Wednesday with a thrilling 3-2 win at the Yellowhead Centre.

Noah Hanneson, Jorden Braun, and Ronin Mouck scored for Dauphin. Mouck's and Braun's goals both came in the third period.

Dauphin will now wait for the winner in the series between Minnedosa and Swan River. Game three of that series is set for Saturday in Swan River. Vincent Massey and Virden are playing on the top portion of the bracket and the winner of that series will play the winner of Hamiota vs Killarney. 

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Published: Mar 12, 2025 - 10:10 pm

The Grand Plains U-9 Hazlewood Hawks are divisional champions.

Going up against Roblin Poyser in the best-of-three championship series, the Hawks lit it up offensively and swept the series. In game one, Grand Plains secured an 8-6 win before locking up the series with an 8-3 win in game two.

A great season it was capped off with a divisional championship. 

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Published: Mar 12, 2025 - 11:04 am

The Dauphin Clippers junior varsity girls basketball team is set to host the top 'AAA' teams in Manitoba this week.

As hosts of the 'AAA' provincial championships, the spotlight will be on the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS). The Clippers have put together a brilliant season to get to this point.

Led by head coach John Marshall, Dauphin opened their season at the Linden Christian tournament where they opened play with a massive 62-11 win. They followed that with another dominating performance, downing St. Maurice, 62-26.

Dauphin battled hard in the final but came up short against the host Wings,  the number-one-ranked team in the province. It was a great start to the season, seeing Dauphin finish with silver medals.

"We haven't lost to a AAA team since Christmas and that was Linden Christian," said Marshall. "We played them very well. We are feeling very confident in our abilities."

Next up for the Clippers was their highly anticipated home tournament at the Clipper Dome, and the home team did not disappoint. In front of a great crowd, the Clippers put on a clinic, first demolishing Swan Valley 70-14 with relentless defence and explosive offence. Then, they left the Neelin Spartans in their wake, cruising to a dominant 52-30 victory.

With a championship on the line and the energy of the home crowd behind them, the Clippers faced off against the AAAA Crocus Plains Plainsmen. The game was an absolute nail-biter, but the Clippers dug deep. In the final moments, they made key stops and capitalized on offence to secure a thrilling 55-50 victory, claiming the tournament title in front of their cheering family and friends.

"That was great, we had a great weekend, especially in that final game against Crocus Plains," continued Marshall. "It's always a great feeling to win on your home court, so proud of our group."

Dauphin then went to Crocus Plains for a tournament and lost to Portage in their first game, 52-45. The team rebounded very nicely as they downed Neelin 58-32 and in the consolation final against the Plainsmen grade nine team, Dauphin put on a defensive clinic. They allowed just eight points and won by 57. 

The team's busy tournament schedule would conclude in Winkler at the Northlands Parkway event, where Dauphin hammered Morden by 33 and Garden Valley by 36 to advance to the final. The host team got the best of the Clippers.

Four tournaments for Dauphin, one championship, a pair of silver medals, and a consolation title. 

"On defence, we're a tough team to beat, we have a great zone press, and the girls work very well together," continued Marshall. "We're averaging like 60 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, so we can get it done offensively as well. This team just wants to win, it doesn't matter about who scores the most, it's a complete team effort."

The Clippers team features Skyla Birss, Aleigha Campbell, Aubrey Carr, Mindy Chartrand, Sidney Derucyck, Elektra Ducharme, Madison Ferland, Avanna Gutek, Desiree Lariviere, Austin Luke, and Arianna Thompson. 

Dauphin opens play at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday against the Stonewall Rams. Linden Christian, Edward Schreyer, Morden Thunder, St. Boniface Diocesan, Leo-Remillard, and Sanford Sabres will also be in town. 

The Clippers know what they're capable of, they aren't looking past Stonewall, and they're looking forward to playing on their home court.

"To host this tournament, have the fans there, and be the ones everyone is watching is fantastic," said Marshall. "We're looking forward to our battle against Stonewall. We're going into that game confident, not cocky, but confident."

Before tip-off on Thursday morning, John wants everyone to know how hard this group has worked. From day one, they came together and battled together. They're now entering the provincial championships as the second-ranked AAA team in the province and ready to make noise at the DRCSS.

"These girls have worked hard. Sometimes we don't execute as well as we should, but these girls always give everything they have," ended Marshall. "With the effort we put in and the systems we play to, we have secured a great ranking. That was our goal and we have achieved it."

John also wants to give a big shoutout to Scott Carr and Kirsten Vanbeseleare who have devoted countless hours as the team's assistant coaches. 

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Published: Mar 12, 2025 - 10:00 am

It was a loud crowd and the ones that were cheering on the Dauphin Clippers had plenty to cheer about. 

Ethan Zalischuk scored twice as the Clippers throttled the Neepawa Tigers 7-1, to take a one to nothing lead in the best of three series. Noah Hanneson also scored twice for the Clippers.

Lyric Smith, Ronin Mouck, and Thomas Schmidt all scored for Dauphin. 

Dauphin can complete another sweep on Wednesday as Neepawa hosts game two.

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Published: Mar 11, 2025 - 10:47 pm

For the first time since 2022, the Dauphin Kings are West Division champions.

The club played an outstanding second period and held on late as they downed the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, 3-2, on Tuesday evening.

The win officially clinches first place in the MGEU West Division for Dauphin.

Daniel Helary's fifth goal of the season with six minutes left in the second was the winner as Dauphin scored three times in the second period.

Ethan Williment and Naaman Hofer scored for Dauphin in the win.

Dauphin improved to 37-16-2-1 with the win while Waywayseecappo, who is now just one point ahead of Virden for the fourth and final playoff spot, dropped to 23-29-2-1.

Dauphin returns to action on Friday against Neepawa. 

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Published: Mar 11, 2025 - 10:14 pm

The Parkland 14-U Vipers took a big leap forward this weekend, battling fierce competition at the Brandon Volleyball Club (BVC) 15-U tournament.

With every set, they sharpened their skills, gained confidence, and proved they could hold their own against older, more experienced teams.

They finished third in their pool after winning one of three round-robin games. Their victory was an impressive one as they beat the ACE Elite 15-U team from Winnipeg in straight sets. The team lost straight-set matches against Stealth 15-U from Regina and Bandits 15-U from Winnipeg.

In the consolation playoff bracket, the 14-U Vipers lost to the Westman Wave 15-U, 2-0, and pushed Taika 15-U from Steinbach to three sets before falling short. The Vipers put together another strong performance in their final match, beating the Bandits West 15-U from Brandon in straight sets, to finish the tournament in 19th place.

The 15-U Vipers finished in 21st place. 

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Published: Mar 10, 2025 - 4:10 pm

Four teams remain in the chase for a championship in the Manitoba U-18 AAA Hockey League playoffs.

That includes Easten Turko of McCreary as the Brandon Wheat Kings prepare for the second round. The opening round provided very little drama as all four series needed the minimum amount of games. Brandon swept Eastman, the Wild swept the Lightning, the Bruins got past Pembina Valley in three games, and the Southwest Cougars swept the Winnipeg Thrashers.

The Wheat Kings will challenge the Cougars while in a Battle of Winnipeg, the Wild battle the Bruins.

Brandon vs Southwest:

The Wheat Kings lost a ton of firepower from last year's championship season with the deletion of Jaxon Jacobson, Brady Turko, and Easton Odut, to name a few. However, they didn't miss a beat this season. Jonah Lemoine stepped up hugely for Brandon in the regular season, leading the team's offensive charge with 81 points while Cole Dupuis finished with 68 points. In their first-round sweep against Eastman, Lemoine had one goal and 11 points while Reid Nicol collected nine points.

In somewhat of a shocking turn, the Cougars swept the Thrashers. Winnipeg finished three points higher than Southwest in the regular season, but it was the Cougars that got hot at the right time. Lynden Gould's five points led the Cougars offensively while Micky Gross was outstanding between the pipes, winning all three games with a 1.79 goals-against average and .937 save percentage. He'll have to be just as good and likely better if Southwest has a chance of eliminating the Wheat Kings.

Regular Season Series:

After their first meeting needed overtime to decide the winner, the Wheat Kings took care of business, in a relatively easy fashion. They outscored the Cougars, 17-7, in four regular-season meetings and enter this series as heavy favourites. 

Brandon's biggest margin of victory was a 6-2 win over Southwest while they downed the Cougars, 4-1, in their most recent meeting on February 12. 

The winner in this best-of-seven will advance to the championship series with an ultimate spot in the Telus Cup West Regionals on the line.

Winnipeg Wild vs Winnipeg Bruins:

The Wild scored 15 goals in three games against the Lightning, the Bruins found the back of the net 12 times. The Wild gave up five goals in three games, the Bruins allowed four. The Wild won 40 games in the regular season, the Bruins won 35.

This has all the makings of a classic between these two rivals. The Bruins, however, will have to find a way to tame the hottest team in the province. Dating back to the regular season, the Wild have won 25 straight games. The Wild have not lost since Sunday, December 15. They finished the regular season with 236 goals, the most in the league. Ludovic Perreault had 86 regular season points while Luca Pura had 83. In the net, Justin Perreault led the way with 25 wins, a 1.65 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage. This Winnipeg Wild team is legit.

The Winnipeg Bruins, meanwhile, are also a well-oiled machine. Their 225 goals in the regular season were the third-most in the league while they allowed 122 goals. Shea Rollason, a top prospect of the Dauphin Kings, led the way with 66 regular season points while 12 different players had at least 30 points. 

This series includes great goaltending, offensive firepower, and all the makings of a potentially long series. For that to happen, though, the Bruins will have to find a way to beat the Wild, something that has not happened in more than three months.

Regular Season Series:

Three of the four regular-season meetings between these two teams came in the first half with the Bruins winning two. The Wild won the last two meetings, including a thrilling 2-1 overtime win on February 21. The Bruins scored nine times against the Wild while they rebounded with nine goals as well.

They played each other tight in the regular season and fans can expect much of the same come Tuesday evening. 

Enjoy hockey fans, the second round should be a fun one. 

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Published: Mar 10, 2025 - 3:34 pm