Posted by Tyler Sutherland Youth looking to get off the streets and occupy their time by playing sports now have another option with the formation of the North End Hockey Program (NEHP). The program hopes to meet the demand of approximately 115 North End children and youth who wish to play hockey this year. Mentors, [...]

It hasn’t been declared Jonathan Toews day just yet, but with all the honours the Winnipeg hockey star received Sunday, it sure felt like it. Watch: Toews began the morning bright and early by receiving a warm welcome at the Manitoba Legislature, where dozens of fans greeted his chartered bus shortly before 10 a.m. Once [...]

Winnipeg hockey star Jonathan Toews has quite a few accomplishments in his short professional career. An Olympic gold medal, Conn Smythe Trophy, the Stanley Cup, and now his own lake? The Province of Manitoba said Wednesday a northern Manitoba lake would be named after the NHL champion. Before you fret, the current body of water [...]

Winnipeg boy Jonathan Toews of the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks will be in town this Sunday, July 11. Toews will host hometown celebrations, where the public can get up close with Lord Stanley’s coveted cup at the following locations: 11:00 a.m. to noon — Celebration at City Hall Court Yard, 510 Main Street 1:00 p.m. [...]

Posted by David Klassen A Vancouver blogger is stopping in Winnipeg later today as part of a 10-day road trip that will see him play ball hockey in nine cities to collect food donations and money for food banks across the country. Richard Loat is using social media to coordinate with hockey fans and bloggers [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz The Manitoba Bison men’s hockey team announced two recruits for the 2010-11 season on Monday. Forward Del Cowan and goalie Joe Caligiuri both have WHL experience and will be a huge asset to the Bisons when the season kicks off September 11 in Regina. Cowan, 21, played for the 2009-10 WHL [...]

The wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of over 120 people who came out to participate in the Play On! street hockey tournament on Saturday. Teams lined Memorial Boulevard downtown bright and early, but had to wait a few hours until face-off. A heavy downpour delayed game play until after noon, with many of the [...]

The coveted Stanley Cup arrived in Brandon Wednesday morning on the day the hometown Wheat Kings face off against the Calgary Hitmen. The puck drops inside the Keystone Centre at 7 p.m. tonight as part of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup. Our partners at iTVBrandon.com have been covering the series extensively with interviews, highlights and [...]

View Larger Map A new gallery is opening this morning at CFB Shilo east of Brandon. “Glorious and Free: 12,000 Years of Manitoba Military History” will officially open at The RCA Museum at 10:30 a.m. Manitoba’s Lieutenant-Governor Philip Lee will be on hand to open the new, permanent gallery, which tells the story of how [...]

Memorial Boulevard will be flooded with hockey players May 29-30 as part of CBC Hockey Night in Canada’s “Play On!” event. The 4-on-4 street hockey tournament brings out hundreds of players of all skill levels for two days of intense competition as it makes its way across Canada. Registration fees for the tourney begin at [...]

Abbotsford Heat coach Jim Playfair has become somewhat of an instant Internet celebrity this week after having a hissy fit. The AHL coach broke a couple hockey sticks, and acted like a baby after not agreeing with a referee’s call. Playfair was fined by the league for his behaviour, but not suspended. If you haven’t [...]

Posted by David Klassen More recognition from the U of M Bisons this week, as they named their 2009-10 Bison Sports Athletes of the Year. Desiree Scott and Steve Christie were selected for the honours on Saturday. Desiree Scott, 22, recently wrapped up her soccer career in Manitoba, but not before receiving the 2009 CIS [...]