The Northern Youth Softball League is hosting a free drop-in tournament this Saturday and Sunday at the Joe A. Ross School Baseball Fields. Everyone is welcome to participate, and the event will feature two age divisions:
Division One: Ages 8–10 (T-Ball style of play)
Division Two: Ages 11–14 (Orthodox pitching style)

Registration opens at 11:00 a.m., and games begin at noon. Parents can register individual children or sign up a whole team. Please note that teams must have at least 10 players, including a minimum of 3 girls.

There will be prizes to be won and a concession stand available on site.

For more information, contact Byron Bignell at 204-978-1229 or email byroncook346@gmail.com.

Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club will offer a Junior Golf Program for ages 12–17 every Thursday next month. Each session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and run until 5:00 p.m.

This program is an excellent opportunity for your child or teen to brush up on their skills or learn tips and tricks for improving their golf game.

The total cost is $30 per junior. For more information, contact Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club at 204-627-2300 or stop by the course in person.

After two successful seasons with the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, both Head Coach and General Manager Eric Labrosse and Assistant Coach Paul-Antoine Deslaurier have announced their departure from the organization to pursue new opportunities.

During their time with the team, they led the Blizzard to a Game Seven semi-final appearance in last year's playoffs, captured this year's Turnbull Cup Championship with a win over division rival Dauphin, and delivered a strong performance at the recent Centennial Cup.

As of yesterday, the organization is seeking a Head Coach, General Manager, Assistant Coach, and Equipment Coordinator.

More information can be found at normanblizzard.com.

CJAR and Arctic Radio wish Coach Labrosse and Coach P.A. all the best in their future endeavours.

It's another busy night in The Pas Slo-Pitch League, with four games happening across town. The lone Arena 1 baseball diamond game will feature Team Tugeye taking on the Allouette Base Invaders at 6:30 p.m.

Centennial Field will host two back-to-back games. At 6:30 p.m., Pitch Slap will play against the Deadly Diamonds. Immediately after, at 8:00 p.m., the FireBallz will challenge the Jacs.

At Kinsmen Field, also at 6:30 p.m., the Longshots will go toe-to-toe with the Master Cat Batters from Hell.

With the Pas Minor Soccer League kicking off yesterday, parents of children and teens participating this season can find the full schedule on the Kelsey Rec Facebook page or thepasonline.com. A field map is also available for those looking to see where their child or teen will be playing. A friendly reminder that all games are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the season runs until June 26th. For more information, please call 204-627-1134. 

Tomorrow’s Lineup (Thursday)
 

Arena 1 Baseball Diamond
6:30 PM: Young Guns & Then Some vs. The Longshots
8:00 PM: Deadly Diamonds vs. Team Tugeye
 

Centennial Field
East LA will play back-to-back games against the Mall Rats and Team FireBallz.
 

Kinsmen Field
6:30 PM: Alouette Base Invaders vs. Team Balls Deep
 

The whole league schedule is expected to be released soon.

Player Clinics – Arena 1 Baseball Diamond
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: U15 and U18
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: U7 and U9
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: U11 and U13
 

No registration is required for players—just show up ready to learn and have fun!
 

Due to the critical need for coaches and umpires this season, interested individuals are encouraged to reach out—even if they missed the official registration deadline on Monday.

To confirm attendance for the coaches/umpires clinic, please call or text Patricia Dorion at 204-617-7586.

For more information, email: baseballassociation@outlook.com

Please note that today is the final day to register for those looking to sign up their child or teen for the upcoming baseball season.

You can find the registration link on the Tri-Community Minor Baseball Association’s Facebook page.

If you would like more information, please feel free to email: thepasbaseballleague@gmail.com.

Players already registered can find a few team schedules on the Facebook page. Once registration has officially closed, more will be released.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard's Centennial Cup journey came to a halt last Friday, following a 4–0 loss to the Rockland Nationals in quarterfinal action.

The host team in the Calgary Canucks went on to win the tournament, defeating the SJHL's Melfort Mustangs 7–2 in Sunday's final.

The Blizzard returned home on Sunday and were welcomed by fans from across the RM. Next up for Team NorMan is their year-end dinner and awards banquet, taking place this Thursday at the Wescana Inn in their Rendezvous Room. Unfortunately, the Sunday deadline to purchase tickets has now passed.

Despite the early exit, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard not only hoisted the Turnbull Cup this 2024–2025 season but also put up an incredible fight in the Centennial Cup, making it clear that Junior A hockey once again runs through the North.

The Kelsey Recreation and Wellness Centre is putting out a volunteer call ahead of the upcoming soccer season.

 They are currently seeking coaches to assist with the 10u and 12u age groups to ensure the season can proceed as planned. Volunteers will need to commit two hours per week for the next six weeks (until June 24th).

For more information, please call 204-627-1134.

Registration opened yesterday for another session of the Winton Pool’s Bronze Medallion course, which begins in mid-June and runs for three days.

Individuals must have completed their Bronze Star certification or be at least 13 years old to participate. Registration can be completed at the Wellness Centre. For more information, call 204-627-1134.

The total cost of taking part in the course is $240.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard not only won scrappily last night against the SIJHL's Kam River Fighting Walleye, but they also secured a spot in the Centennial Cup quarterfinals.

The first goal came from Kam River's Sam Sargent a little bit past the halfway point in the second period. However, after Walleye forward Carter Poddubny took a goalie interference penalty at the 19-minute mark, Quincy Supprien and the Blizzard power play unit capitalized, scoring a goal to end the second period tied.

Just under a minute into the third, Poddubny lit the lamp to give Kam River its second lead of the game. Shortly after, Benson Hirst tied things up once more with a quick response. Brett Ward would go on to score the game-winning goal not long after Hirst's tally, sealing a 3–2 win for the Blizzard.

The Blizz will play their final preliminary game against the Grande Prairie Storm tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. The quarterfinals begin Friday.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard picked up their first win this past Saturday against the Sudbury Cubs in Centennial Cup action.

Sudbury's Lincoln Moore scored early in the first period, capitalizing on a power play after Tyler Bernier was sent off for holding. In the opening minutes of the second, Jack Linton responded for the Blizzard with his lone goal, levelling the score at 1-1 heading into the third.

The final period erupted with offence, producing seven goals, five of which came from Team NorMan. Just 19 seconds in, Spencer Horgan restored the Cubs' lead with his second tally of the night. But after Sudbury was called for too many men on the ice, the Blizzard struck back on the power play, with Cheechoo Lathlin notching his first of the tournament.

Momentum stayed with the Blizz as another power play followed—this time after a hooking penalty to Cubs centreman Sam Assinewai. Brett Ward made it count, putting the Blizzard ahead for the first time in the game.

That lead was short-lived, as Ben Harris answered 30 seconds later for Sudbury, knotting it at 3-3. But the Blizzard weren't done. Forwards Alexandre Andre, Tyler Dahms, and Jack Linton went on a tear, scoring three unanswered goals and sealing a 6-3 victory for Team NorMan.

The Blizzard are back in action today, taking on the SIJHL's Kam River Fighting Walleye at 8:30 p.m. CST. Games can be streamed live at hnlive.ca.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard managed to pick up a single point last night after falling in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle against the Trenton Golden Hawks in overtime.

After a quiet opening period, the tempo ramped up in the second, with both championship squads combining for six goals. Trenton’s Joey Brehmer and Nathan Taylor struck back-to-back within the first eight minutes to give the Hawks an early cushion.

Just past the midway point, Miguel Bouvier and the Blizz penalty kill unit responded with a short-handed tally. But the Golden Hawks answered almost immediately—still on the power play—when Trevor McDowell found the back of the net to make it 3–1.

The Blizzard fought back to even things up before the period closed. Tyler Bernier cashed in just after the 16-minute mark, and Esteban Cinq-Mars added a power-play goal with under 90 seconds remaining to tie it 3–3 heading into the third.

Corbin Roach lit the lamp early in the final frame to restore Trenton’s lead. But with just over a minute left in regulation, Bernier stepped up once more, burying his second of the night to force overtime.

In the extra frame, it was Roach again, securing the win for Trenton with his second goal of the game, four minutes into the sudden-death period. Make the final score 5-4, Trenton. 

The Opaskwayak Soccer Association is hosting a Warm-Up Tournament this Saturday, May 10, at the Big Eddy Soccer Field.

The tournament is co-ed and open to all ages. The deadline to register a team is tomorrow.

There’s no entry fee, and prizes will include pizza, juice, and chips.

For more information, contact Kristen Young at 204-620-3114 or message the OSA Facebook page.

Registration for The Pas Slo-Pitch League will occur on Monday, May 12, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. Payment can be made by cash or cheque, payable to The Pas Slo-Pitch League.

A friendly reminder: SPN waivers must be signed by all participants. When you stop by, please bring your whole team roster and your team captain’s contact information.

The OCN U14 Mixed Minor Ball League meets every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Joe A. Ross School ballfield. If needed, equipment such as gloves, bats, and balls will be provided. There are no fees until June 20th, which marks the end of the first season.

If player interest continues to grow, the league will resume in July and run through to October.

For more information, contact Byron Bignell via Facebook or call 204-978-1229.

The official schedule has been released for the preliminary round of the 2025 Centennial Cup. The Northern Manitoba Blizzard will open the tournament against the OJHL’s Trenton Golden Hawks on May 8th at 1:00 p.m. On May 10th at 8:30 p.m., they’ll take on the NOJHL’s Sudbury Cubs, followed by a matchup with the SIJHL’s Kam River Fighting Walleye on May 12th. Lastly, on May 14th, the Blizzard will face off against the AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm.

This year’s tournament promises to be a must-watch hockey event, as all participating teams will proudly represent their leagues, communities, and provinces. If the Blizzard performs well in the preliminary round, they’ll secure a spot in the quarterfinals on May 16th.

All games will be held at the Max Bell Centre in Calgary, AB.

The Blizzard will host a Centennial Cup send-off today at 11:00 a.m. at Roy H. Johnston Arena. All are welcome to stop by and show their support.

The Pas Friendship Centre and Midwest Karate are teaming up to offer a free self-defence workshop for Women and Two-Spirit people in honour of MMIWG2S+.

This Friday, the workshop will be held at 153 3rd Street West from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is open to individuals aged 15 and up. Spots are limited, so those interested can email programs@thepasfc.ca to register. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Grit. Perseverance. Determination.

Those are just a few words to describe the Northern Manitoba Blizzard's thrilling 2–1 triple-overtime victory over the Dauphin Kings in Game 7 of the Turnbull Cup Final yesterday.

After clawing their way back from a two-game deficit, the Kings carried all the momentum heading into the final matchup — but ultimately fell just short in what was an unforgettable series.

Alexandre Andre opened the scoring late in the first period before Dauphin's Declan Hoad evened things up in the later stages of the second. The two MGEU West Division rivals then battled through a tense third period and two full overtimes before Quincy Supprien sealed the win, tapping in the game-winner off a clean faceoff win deep in Dauphin territory.

Taye Timmerman delivered the performance of his life, stopping 55 of 56 shots. Kings goaltender Cole Sheffield also stood tall in the net, and the two were named co-winners of the MJHL Playoff MVP award in recognition of their stellar play.

With the win, Team NorMan have officially punched their ticket to next week's Centennial Cup tournament in Calgary. The Blizzard's first game is set for Thursday, May 8, against the OJHL's Trenton Golden Hawks.