Lucas Punkari
The Brandon Sun
Brandon, MB, Canada
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Irwin reaches playoff round at Viterra
NEEPAWA — It’s been a long few weeks for Steve Irwin. → Read More
VITERRA: Witherspoon thrilled to be back at curling provincials
NEEPAWA — Carberry product Joey Witherspoon wasn’t expecting to be at this year’s Viterra Championship. → Read More
VITERRA: Carruthers squad playing as a trio
NEEPAWA — It’s been an interesting last couple of months for Reid Carruthers, Derek Samagalski and Connor Njegovan. → Read More
VITERRA: Irwin rink rallies to win opener
NEEPAWA – By his own admission, Steve Irwin was surprised to escape with a Viterra Championship-opening win on Wednesday morning. → Read More
Terrick sisters win provincial junior title
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – The fact that Zoey Terrick had won a provincial women’s junior title with her sisters Jaycee and Tessa was something she was still coming to grips with on Saturday evening at the Portage Curling Club. → Read More
Experience key for Wildcats in title defence
The Westman Wildcats opened up their Manitoba Female Hockey League Under-18 AAA campaign with four straight road triumphs. → Read More
Wettig heading to the Brier with Nunavut rink
The opportunity to compete at a major curling event is nothing new for Sheldon Wettig. → Read More
Kozak looking forward to joining Minot State
Paige Kozak is heading into the holidays with a ton of weight lifted off her shoulders. → Read More
Vikings sports keeping Ferland busy
If you’ve been to a Vincent Massey Vikings baseball, basketball, hockey, or volleyball game over the last few years, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Brannigan Ferland play. → Read More
HOG LINE: Irwin captures MCT tour championship
Steve Irwin and his rink from Brandon came away with two big wins on Sunday in Carberry, → Read More
Time at Rink helped with Bryant’s development
The bright lights of the big city were very enticing for Virden’s Bryce Bryant. → Read More
Murray a go-to guy for Rangers
Dauphin’s Madden Murray is trying to slow things down as much as he can. → Read More
Wildcats captain Anderson commits to Bisons
Glenboro’s Sophia Anderson is wrapping up a memorable year. → Read More
Lyburn, Hadway win Junior Challenge with Lukowich rink
A pair of Westman products are now winners at the Sun Life Financial Junior Challenge. → Read More
Silvertips hand Wheat Kings fourth straight loss
When it rains it pours for the Brandon Wheat Kings. → Read More
Chastko making an immediate impact in Virden
Nolan Chastko entered this season with some extra motivation. → Read More
1982 BRIER — Part 1: Brandon lands the Brier
The 1980 edition of Canada’s men’s curling championship was a pivotal one in its history. → Read More
CATCHING UP WITH: Murray getting used to life at UMass
Owen Murray has hit the ground running on the next stage of his hockey career. → Read More
Mattheos reflects on second Calder Cup title
A lot has changed for Stelio Mattheos since he first hoisted the Calder Cup in June 2019. Shortly after he helped the Charlotte Checkers capture the American Hockey League championship, the Winnipeg product was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After undergoing surgery and completing chemotherapy treatment, Mattheos was back on the ice for the 2019-20 campaign, but his first full pro season in… → Read More
Leslie steps down as Cougars head coach
There will be a new face behind the bench for the Southwest Cougars next season. The Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League team announced on Wednesday night that Troy Leslie has resigned from his head coach position to pursue other opportunities. → Read More