With the graduation of Matthew Kieper and Kenny Marquart electing to go to school early, the Flin Flon Bombers were looking for a starting goalie.

 

They made a big splash  today with the announcement they had signed 2007-born goaltender Matthew Bradley.

 

The product of Syracuse, New York spent the 2024-2025 season with the Lovell Academy in Hingham, Massachusetts and appeared in 21 games, posting a 2.23 GAA & .927 SV%. The 18U Lovell Academy program is coached by former Nipawin Hawk Dan Szerlip.

 

Bradley will have big shoes to fill as he will take over for Matthew Kieper who was selected the top goaltender and League MVP this past season including a league best 1.89 GAA and save % of .935.

 

Bradley is the first goalie to be signed in the off season and the Bombers look forward to seeing him at camp and getting him into a Bomber uniform soon.

The Phantom Lake Golf Club will remain closed this weekend.

 

With everyone arriving from the Wildfire Evacuation on Wednesday, the golf course still needs some maintenance  including cutting grass and work on the greens.

 

Superintendent Brett Stephenson and his staff will be working hard on the course this weekend to get it ready for re-entry.

 

They will make a decision and announcement on Monday and fully expect to re-open early next week.

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The SJHL have released their regular season schedule for the 2025-26 season. 

 

Each team will play 56 games including the Flin Flon Bombers who open up the season on Friday September the 19th VS the Laronge Ice Wolves.

 

The Bombers will then head to Laronge for the rematch the next night at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre as the Wolves will play their first official game in their new building.

 

The Warman Wolverines, who used to be the Notre Dame Hounds will make their first official visit to the Whitney Forum on the weekend of October the 3rd and 4th.

 

Flin Flon will close out the first half of the season when they host the Laronge Ice Wolves on Saturday December the 20th. Their first game of 2026 will be on Friday January the 2nd when they host Melfort.

 

The regular season will wrap up on Saturday March the 14th with the Bombers travelling to Laronge for a Saturday matinee game.

 

The SJHL will go to three divisions this year with Flin Flon remaining in the same division as Melfort, Nipawin and Laronge.

 

The other divisions include Weyburn, Estevan, Yorkton and Melville, and Warman will be in a division with Humboldt, Kindersley and Battleford.

 

The playoff format will be announced in a few weeks.

 

Former Blizzard captain and Cross Lake product Brady Keeper will be taking his talents across the pond to join the EIHL's Glasgow Clan for the 2025–26 season. After sitting out last year, Keeper should be primed and ready to showcase his skills to a new crop of fans.

 

His most recent professional stint was with the AHL's Laval Rocket, where he tallied one goal and three assists over 22 games.

 

The Clan, meanwhile, are coming off a solid campaign. They finished with a record of 19 wins, 7 overtime wins, 25 losses, and 3 overtime/shootout losses, all while earning a spot in the playoffs.

Congratulations to Flin Flon's Greg Kritzer who has been selected the Coach Of The Year for The Pas Minor Hockey Association.

 

Greg has been coaching Minor Hockey for over 10 years and has been the Head Coach of the U-15 Pas Huskies the past three years.  The team was comprised of players from both Flin Flon and The Pas.

 

Kritzer has also coached Regional Director teams and came up through the Flin Flon Minor Hockey system.  As a player he suited up for the Fort Frances Lakers of the SIJHL and Selkirk Fisherman in Manitoba Junior B.

 

Kritzer was very honored to be recognized.

 

"It was a very big surprise and huge  honor when they let me know they selected me as Coach Of The Year. It felt really good that kids are having a good time and appreciate everything we do all year. I couldn't have done it by myself, I had great groups of parents, Assistant Coaches , everybody chips in. It is a huge honor for everyone involved and thanks to The Pas Minor Hockey."

 

Greg will be helping out the Flin Flon Minor Hockey Board for the upcoming year and has agreed to serve as the new Rep Team Coordinator to help support all the Rep Coach's and help organize tournaments.

 

Flin Flon Minor Hockey is still accepting Head Coach applications for Rep teams for  the upcoming season and have extended the deadline to June the 28th.

 

The following teams will need coach's, U-9 Vipers, U-11 Northland Ford Bombers, U-13 Kinsmen Bombers, U-13 Eddies Bombers, U-15 Werbicki Trucking Bombers and U-18 CO-OP Bombers.

 

You can go to the Flin Flon Minor Hockey website and print the Coach's application form,  then submit it to technicaldirectorffmh@gmail.com.

 

Flin Flon Creighton Minor Ball want to extend a heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stepped up to battle the wildfires,  including firefighters, dedicated volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes.

 

Flin Flon Creighton Minor Ball will be reviewing on how they can support the well being of all the players and coach's. They will make a decision as to if they will proceed for the rest of the season  and will make a decision in the days ahead.

 

FF/Creighton Minor Ball wants to thank everyone for their support, strength and community support and welcome everybody home.

 

Some exciting news for U-17 hockey players in the Norman Region.

 

The Norman Hockey Association has announced that the U-17 AAA Northstars will now be part of the Winnipeg U-18 AAA League giving players the opportunity to play hockey at the highest level in the province.

 

Eligibility to play for the U17AAA Northstars is based upon attending or being released from the U18AAA Norman Northstar tryouts (August 22-24). The U17AAA Northstars will be selected in conjunction with the U18 Norman Northstars.

 

The U-17 AAA Northstars Head Coaching position is available and they are accepting applications right now to help guide and develop players from the Norman Region.

 

If you are interested in applying you can fill out the coaching application on the NRMHA'S website ir sending an e-mail to directornrha@gmail.com.

 

Flin Flon Creighton Minor Ball want to extend a heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stepped up to battle the wildfires,  including firefighters, dedicated volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes.

 

Flin Flon Creighton Minor Ball will be reviewing on how they can support the well being of all the players and coach's. They will make a decision as to if they will proceed for the rest of the season  and will make a decision in the days ahead.

 

FF/Creighton Minor Ball wants to thank everyone for their support, strength and community support and welcome everybody home.

 

With the 12th Annual Big Eddy Sports Days approaching in early August, participants are encouraged to start organizing teams for the various tournaments taking place over the long weekend.

One of the featured events is the Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Tournament, which runs from August 1st to 3rd. The tournament is capped at 24 teams and has a total entry fee of $500 per team. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure a spot.

Twelve cash prizes will be awarded, although prize amounts may vary depending on the number of participating teams.

To register a team, contact Lou or Adele Personius.

 

The SJHL Draft took place in Regina earlier in June and the Flin Flon Bombers ended up selecting 6 players from all positions.

 

Here is the breakdown courtesy of bombers.ca.

 

With our first pick and 11th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flon Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Tisdale Trojans U18 AAA program, Defenseman Logan Edwards.

 

With our second pick and 14th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Saskatoon Contacts U18 AAA program, Forward Liam Collins.

 

With our third pick and 38th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Prince Albert Mintos U18 AAA program, Forward Sean Lavoie.

 

With our fourth pick and 47th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Battlefords Stars U18 AAA program, Forward Noah Larre.

 

With our fifth pick and 62nd overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA program, Defenseman Cooper Bratton.

 

With our sixth pick and 71st overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the OHA Edmonton U17 AAA program, Goaltender Jaxon Ford.

 

Former Flin Flon Bomber bench boss Larry Wintoneak has been granted an extension with the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Junior League.

 

This will come as no surprise as Wintoneak was able to guide the Walleye to a Superior Junior Hockey League Championship this past spring, and a trip to the Centennial Cup in Calgary.

 

The Fighting Walleye then knocked off Ironwood, Thunder Bay and Dryden to capture the Bill Salonen Cup, the second championship in franchise history.

 

Winoneak will get a two year extension after guiding his team to a 31-8-1 record after taking over a team that started 5-5 to open up the season.

 

The Walleye also had a very respectable showing at the Centennial Cup which included a tournament opening victory over the Trenton Golden Hawks.

 

Wintoneak has over 20 years coaching experience in many different leagues including a 5 year stint with the Flin Flon Bombers between 1997 and 2001, which included hosting the National Championship, Royal Bank Cup as it was referrred to back then.

 

Congratulations to Larry on the chance to advance his coaching career.

 

 

It has been a very busy summer and off season for The Flin Flon Bomber Coach and GM, Mike Reagan.

 

The Bombers continue to sign players and retool as they get ready for the up coming season.

 

Flin Flon has acquired 18 year old forward Nathan Lalumiere from the QJHL’s Granby L’Indigo in exchange for a Player Development Fee.

 

Lalumiere, an 07-born Granby, QC product, posted fourteen goals and twenty-one assists in 45 games last season for the L’Indigo. A former 9th round draft pick of the QMJHL’s Val-d’Or Foreurs, he has spent the previous two seasons with the L’Indigo and has produced forty-two points in 86 career regular season games. During the 2025 playoffs, Lalumiere produced eight points in 14 playoff games, helping the L’Indigo reach the QJHL semi-final.

 

The Bombers then went out and signed a 20 year old veteran Maverick Deslisle from the QCHL’s Champlain St. Lawrence Lions.

 

Deslisle should be a good fit and help restore a lot of the scoring the Bombers lost from last season. Deslisle is a 6’0, right-handed shot center-man that has suited up for the Champlain St. Lawrence Lions for the last three seasons. During the 2024-2025 season, Maverick put up 13 goals and 33 assists in 29 regular season games. Deslisle had a monster post-season for the Lions producing 20 points in just 10 playoff games, helping the Lions win the QCHL Championship.

The OCN Child and Family Branch will host a youth soccer tournament at the Arbor Site this Sunday. Each team must have a co-ed twelve-player roster and always include at least two girls on the field.

All teams must also have a coach present on the sidelines throughout the tournament. The team will not be allowed to play if no coach is present.

Rosters must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. at the Big Eddy Youth Center this Saturday. For more information, call the BEYC at 204-623-2428 or text Devin at 431-355-4091.

The tournament kicks off at 1:00 p.m., and cash prizes will be awarded to teams that place first, second, and third in three age categories.

The Norman Northstars are hosting a Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Thompson Golf Club this Friday. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and will feature contests, prizes, a delicious meal, and nine fun holes.

Foursome registration is $300, and the deadline to register is tomorrow. Payments can be made at the Thompson Golf Club.

Get ready, Blizz Nation! Season tickets for the Northern Manitoba Blizzards’ 2025/2026 MJHL championship defence are officially on sale.
 

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard's 2025–26 schedule was officially released on Wednesday, outlining the team's path through the upcoming MJHL regular season.

Team NorMan will kick things off with a road doubleheader, starting September 27 against the always-tough Selkirk Steelers, followed by a matchup the next day against the Winnipeg Monarchs—formerly known as the Freeze.

The home opener at the Roy H. Johnston Arena will also feature a doubleheader as the Blizzard welcome Selkirk on October 3 and 4.

The whole season schedule is available now on the official MJHL website.

The Blizzard are also looking for volunteers to assist throughout the season. Those interested can email info@normanblizzard.com or contact Bonnie White for more information.

Halcrow Lake Golf and Country Club is gearing up for a busy few days with three exciting tournaments on the horizon:

Friday, June 12th – Kinsmen Club of The Pas Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 14th – Royal Canadian Legion Fun Golf Day
Monday, June 16th – Halcrow Lake Senior Open

For pricing, start times, or registration details, visit the clubhouse or call 204-627-2300.

You can also view the full tournament schedule at thepasonline.com.

 

The former Northern Manitoba Blizzard coaching duo of Paul-Antoine Deslauriers and Eric Labrosse have found a new home out west with the AJHL's Lloydminster Bobcats. The pair have moved on to pursue new opportunities after leading the Blizzard to a Turnbull Cup championship and a 2025 Centennial Cup appearance in just their second season behind the bench. Labrosse will take on the role of Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel, while Deslauriers will serve as Assistant Coach and oversee the team's strength and conditioning program. Together, they bring a wealth of championship experience to a Bobcats team looking to rebound after a first-round sweep in last season's playoffs.

With the 2025–2026 season just around the corner, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard are calling for volunteers to assist with a wide range of game-day and season-long responsibilities.

These duties include helping with fundraising, game day operations, event support, and more. The team is also looking for additional billet families to host out-of-town players.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Bonnie White at 204-620-2263 or email info@normanblizzard.com.

The much-anticipated schedule for The Pas Slo-Pitch League has officially been released and is now available on thepasonline.com. Spanning eleven action-packed weeks, the detailed timetable outlines game times and locations for the entire season, promising plenty of excitement for players and fans alike.

 

Participants are encouraged to join the league’s Facebook group to stay updated on league news, weather-related cancellations, and other important updates. The group also serves as a central hub for reporting lost-and-found items, learning about tournaments across the province, and connecting with the wider slo-pitch community.

A disc golf tournament will be held this Saturday at the Devon Park Disc Golf in The Pas, starting at 9:00 a.m. The registration link for the tournament can be found on our website, thepasonline.com.

 

From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will also be a BBQ fundraiser to help raise money for course expansion. The BBQ will feature free door prizes, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a practice basket for those interested in getting into the sport.

 

Registration Link

 

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard have officially announced their bench boss for the upcoming 2025–2026 season. Ty Valin will serve as the team's head coach and general manager as they look to defend their Turnbull Cup championship.

Coach Valin not only had a storied playing career—including a championship with the BCHL's Vernon Vipers—but has also built up an impressive resume since transitioning into coaching back in  2010. His most recent role was with the KIJHL's Fernie Ghostriders, where he compiled an 80-35-12-5 record over three seasons and led the team to three playoff appearances.