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[22 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 257 views]

By Sheri Monk
A Gravelbourg boy by birth, NHLer Gord Sherven moved to the Lafleche Mankota area at a young age.

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[15 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 86 views]

By Coach Dave Zoerb
I would like to tell you about a very young and hard working team here in Maple Creek, they are the atom female Hawks.

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[15 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 133 views]

By Sheri Monk
The Leader Flyers were fire on ice all weekend, winning three games in as many games.
Hosting the Oyen Eagles Friday night, The Flyers came away with a 4-2 score.

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[15 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 102 views]

By Sheri Monk
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The Cypress Cyclones finally broke their losing streak in front of a supportive home crowd Saturday night.

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[15 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 400 views]
Morris Lukowich prayed to play with Gordie Howe

By Sheri Monk
From the time he was 10 years old, Morris Lukowich included his dream of playing hockey with Gordie Howe in his bedtime prayers and someone seems to have listened.

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[15 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 34 views]

The Midget Blues remain undefeated with two more wins this weekend. The game in Consul against Maple Creek Hawks that was scheduled for Tuesday December 8 was postponed until December 16 due to the -35C temperature.
The Blues played host to the Glentworth Thunder on Saturday night at the Leader Arena. The crowd was a little light due to the cold weather and the Flyers game in nearby Eatonia but those who were there were well entertained. The Blues jumped off to an early start scoring five goals in the …

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[8 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 124 views]
Tony Stiles, NHL alumni with authoritative style

By Sheri Monk
Tony Stiles played for the Calgary Flames in 1983-84 and the defenceman was on the ice with the celebrated team of the west for 30 games.

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[1 Dec 2009 | 2 Comments | 5,834 views]
Cypress Cyclones retire Jamie Zubot’s number 16

By Sheri Monk
On Nov. 28 at the Maple Creek Community Arena, the Cypress Cyclones retired the jersey of a much-missed team member, friend and inspiration to many, Jamie “Zuby” Zubot.

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[1 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 117 views]

By Lana Marshall
After placing second at regional playoffs held Nov. 21, the Leader Saints Senior Boys volleyball team advanced to the 3A Boys Provincial Volleyball Championship on Nov. 27 and 28 in Ile-a-la-Crosse, Sask.

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[1 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 52 views]
There was lot of green in the stands..but one too many players on the field

By Ryan Kiedrowski and Sheri Monk
It seemed everyone was on their side – Calgary watermelon sales hit all time record highs, popular opinion polls showed that most people backed the Green Machine and a stellar first half to the Grey Cup had Rider Pride at a fever pitch.
In fact, with two minutes left on the clock, the Saskatchewan Rough Riders were looking like four-time Grey Cup champions over the Montreal Alouettes.
A lot can happen in five seconds, let alone two minutes.
That was exactly how long it took to go from …