Volleyball action is heating up today and throughout the weekend across the province. Northern schools will not only stay local to compete in regional championships but will also head south to represent their communities in various tournaments.

Locally, both the JV Girls and Boys Zone 11 Championships are taking place at MBCI, beginning today and running through tomorrow. Elsewhere, several northern schools — including MBCI, Hapnot Collegiate, and R.D. Parker Collegiate — are making the trek to Brandon to compete in Neelin High School’s DIG Volleyball Tournament. A total of 48 schools are registered to take part in the massive event, with games being played in multiple gymnasiums across the city.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard will be hitting the road tomorrow for two away games against Niverville and division rival Neepawa. The Nighthawks are arguably the hottest team in the MJHL right now, riding a six-game winning streak heading into Saturday’s matchup against Northern Manitoba.

Neepawa, on the other hand, sits in fifth place in the MGEU West Division and is coming off an impressive 4-0 win against the always-tough Steinbach Pistons. Puck drop for Saturday’s game is at 7:30 P.M., while Sunday’s game starts at 6:30 P.M. 102.9 CJAR will be broadcasting both games.

The Dauphin Kings got the better of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard in last night’s contest.

The Blizz will now look to rebound this weekend as they hit the road to face the Niverville Nighthawks and division rival Neepawa.

In terms of overall records, Niverville has been the most impressive team so far, with just one loss through 13 games. Neepawa, meanwhile, sits tied with the Blizz at seven points apiece, making Sunday’s matchup an important one in the standings.

Puck drop for Saturday’s game is set for 7:30 P.M., while Sunday’s contest will begin at 6:30 P.M.

The Dauphin Kings will make the trek up to The Pas tonight to take on the Blizzard at home.

Both teams enter the matchup with identical 3–2 records over their last five games and are coming off wins. Dauphin currently sits atop the West Division with 19 points, while the Blizz have climbed to fifth place following an impressive 4–0 victory over second-ranked Virden this past weekend.

The last meeting between these two teams took place just a week ago, when the Kings earned a key divisional win over Northern Manitoba. Puck drop tonight is set for 7:00 P.M.

The OCN Storm kept up their winning ways this past weekend, picking up back-to-back victories over NCN.

The reigning KJHL champions are now riding an impressive seven-game win streak and will use the upcoming weekend to rest before their long-awaited home opener next week.

Saturday’s game was a nail-biter until the third period, when both Cedrick Puffalt and Hutton Foster scored back-to-back goals to secure a 2–0 win. A lot of credit goes to goaltender Logan Grenier, who stopped all 28 shots faced to record the Storm’s first shutout of the season.

Sunday’s matchup started off tightly contested. Hutton Foster and Jacey Melnyk each found the back of the net to give OCN an early lead, but NCN’s Bryce Celmons scored late in the first to make it 2–1. The second period is where the Storm took control, lighting the lamp three times to make it 5–1 heading into the third.

OCN continued to dominate in the final frame, adding three more goals to the tally. NCN’s Seth Zahayko added one late, but it wasn’t enough, as the Storm cruised to an 8–2 victory.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard picked up their first shutout win of the season over the weekend against division rival Virden.
The Blizz controlled the game from start to finish, picking apart the second-ranked Oil Capitals. The opening goal came from The Pas’ own Isaac Tomchak just past the ten-minute mark of the first period.

The second period belonged to forward Lucas Lorenz, who scored back-to-back goals to extend the lead to 3–0 heading into the third. Hunter Dingman sealed the deal with an empty-netter late in the game, making the final score 4–0.

A lot of credit goes to Blizzard netminder Kevin Podgurny, who not only earned the shutout but did so in spectacular fashion, stopping a staggering 45 shots on goal.

The Blizz are back in action tomorrow night, hosting division leader Dauphin. Puck drop is set for 7:00 P.M.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard look to get back into the win column tomorrow when they welcome the Virden Oil Capitals to town.

The Blizz are coming off a 5–2 loss against division leader Dauphin, while second-ranked Virden is fresh off a 5–1 win over Portage. Puck drop for tomorrow’s game is 7:00 P.M. The final October home game for the Blizz will take place next Tuesday, once again against Dauphin.

The OCN Storm, on the other hand, will continue their road stretch this weekend as they head to NCN to take on the Flames. Six games into the season, the Storm are proving to be the top team in the entire KJHL, boasting a 5–1 record. NCN, meanwhile, have only picked up three points in four games and will look to get their early season back on track. Saturday’s puck drop is set for 4:30 P.M., while Sunday’s game begins at 1:30 P.M. A friendly reminder that all Storm games are streamed live on their official Facebook page.

Some high school volleyball action took place over the weekend, and first off, congratulations are in order for MBCI’s Senior Varsity Boys Volleyball team. The boys travelled down to Neepawa Area Collegiate to compete in their Invitational Tournament.

After finishing round-robin play with a strong 7–1 record, the Spartans went on to dominate in bracket play and advanced to the finals, representing The Pas against the Ebb and Flow Thunderbirds. Following two hard-fought sets, a deciding third set was needed — and it was the Thunderbirds who ultimately came out on top.

In other volleyball news, MBCI hosted a JV Girls and Boys volleyball tournament over the weekend. The girls’ final saw the Swan Valley Tigers defeat the Major Pratt Trojans in dominating fashion. Meanwhile, in the boys’ final, the host team Spartans came out victorious against the Mikisew Mikisew.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard hit the road tonight to take on the top team in the MGEU West Division — the Dauphin Kings.

Tonight's contest will mark the first meeting between the two divisional rivals since last season's Turnbull Cup Final.

 

The Kings are coming off a 5–1 loss to Winkler, while the Blizzard are riding momentum from a weekend sweep against Waywayseecappo.

 

Puck drop is set for 7:00 P.M., with our Blizz broadcast beginning at approximately 6:45 P.M. with the FunkyThreadz pre-game show.

The OCN Storm’s win streak remains intact after winning their weekend series against the Norway House North Stars.

Saturday’s game saw OCN take control as soon as the puck dropped. Laryn Chaboyer opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period — a shorthanded tally. In the second period, the Storm racked up four consecutive goals, making it 5–0 heading into the third. Norway House finally got on the board just past the halfway mark of the final frame with a power-play goal from Trayden Guiboche. However, the Storm responded quickly with three unanswered goals to seal an 8–1 victory.

Sunday’s matchup was far more competitive. Unlike Saturday’s game, Norway House’s Trayden Guiboche struck first, notching his second power-play goal of the weekend. OCN’s Hutton Foster tied things up late in the second period with a shorthanded goal.

In the third, the Storm began to pull away again, scoring two quick goals early in the frame. Guiboche once again led the charge for Norway House, cutting the deficit to one after ripping in his third goal of the weekend. But it didn’t take long for Jacey Melnyk and the Storm power-play unit to respond, extending the lead to 4–2. Norway House added one more in the final seconds, but it was too little, too late — the Storm hung on for a 4–3 win.

The 5–1 Storm will continue their road stretch this weekend as they travel to NCN to take on the Flames. Puck drop for Saturday’s game is 7:30 P.M., while Sunday’s matchup gets underway at 1:30 P.M.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard picked up back-to-back wins this past weekend against divisional rival Waywayseecappo, capping off their October homestand.

Friday’s thrilling game was arguably the best of the two. The Blizz started in a one-goal deficit after Mikey Thomas scored his sixth goal of the year to close out the first period. Late in the second, assistant captain Hunter Dingman netted a nifty goal to tie things up heading into the third.

A little after the ten-minute mark in the third period, the Blizz ran into some penalty trouble, and the Wolverines’ power-play unit capitalized to make it 2–1 with just over seven minutes left in regulation. In the final minute, the Blizz pulled goaltender Nick Kunyk for the extra attacker — a move that paid off as The Pas’ own Isaac Tomchak scored to tie the game and send it to overtime.

In the first overtime period, it was none other than Isaac Tomchak again who buried his second goal of the night, giving the Blizzard their first win of the season.

Saturday’s game was just as exciting as Friday’s. However, once the third period hit, the Blizz took control and went on to win decisively. Much like game one, Waywayseecappo struck first with Dylan Duzan’s first-period goal. Justin Whitrow tied things up in the second for the Blizz, but just before the end of the period, more penalty trouble hurt them again as the Wolverines’ power-play unit converted to regain the lead.

In the final frame, the Blizz stormed back with three unanswered goals. The first came on a Blizzard power play, with Trystyn Sidor netting the game-tying goal. Defenceman Dawson McAuley followed up with the go-ahead tally, and the final dagger came courtesy of Isaac Tomchak, who sealed the win with an empty-net goal.

The Blizz are now riding a two-game win streak heading into tomorrow’s matchup against the MGEU West Division’s number one team, the Dauphin Kings. 102.9 CJAR will be broadcasting tomorrow’s game — puck drop is at 7:00 P.M., with pregame coverage beginning around 6:45 P.M.

KJHL and MJHL hockey continues not only tonight but throughout the weekend as well. The Northern Manitoba Blizzard will be wrapping up their homestand tonight and tomorrow against division rival Waywayseecappo. The Wolverines currently sit at a .500 record and are ranked third overall in the MGEU West Division.

 

Puck drop for both Blizzard games is at 7:00 p.m., with 102.9 CJAR broadcasting tonight’s matchup.

 

The OCN Storm, meanwhile, will be hitting the road once again to take on the Norway House North Stars. The Storm currently hold the top spot in the KJHL and are riding a three-game win streak, while the North Stars sit at 1-1 but are coming off an impressive victory against NCN.

 

Puck drop for tomorrow’s game is at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday’s game will begin at 1:30 p.m. For those not wanting to miss any Storm action, remember that all games are streamed live on the team’s Facebook page.

The Pas U11 Female Travel Team will be holding tryouts on October 19th, 25th, and November 1st. All sessions will take place at the Roy H. Johnston Arena. Participants and their guardians are asked to come early for a parent and player meeting before the first practice.

 

Please make sure to sign in prior to the meeting so that contact information can be collected for the season. With the first part of tryouts happening this Sunday, the two time slots to keep in mind are 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

 

Any questions can be directed to Coach Gary at 204-670-6300

102.9 CJAR is once again teaming up with the reigning KJHL champions, the OCN Storm, to host another $5,000 Radio Bingo on Monday, October 20th.

All funds raised will support the Storm and their ongoing fundraising efforts. Those interested in purchasing bingo cards can stop by the Bingo Hut in the Otineka Mall.

The Bingo Broadcast goes live at 7:00 P.M. on 102.9 CJAR and will also be streamed online at thepasonline.com. For more information, call Justin at 204-620-2568.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are coming off a tough weekend after dropping back-to-back games to the Portage Terriers. The Blizz will look to bounce back as they wrap up their October homestand this weekend against division rival Waywayseecappo. Puck drop for both Friday and Saturday’s games is set for 7:00 P.M.

The OCN Storm, on the other hand, are riding a three-game win streak after sweeping Peguis in their weekend slate. Saturday’s game saw Peguis jump out to a fast start, netting back-to-back goals before Justin Eetuck put the Storm on the board early in the first. The Storm then carved out a lead with a pair of shorthanded goals to make it 3–2 heading into the third. Peguis’s Brody McPherson earned a hat trick after scoring the game-tying goal on a power play early in the final frame. Still, it ultimately wasn’t enough, as Keestin Danielson buried his second of the night just past the ten-minute mark to seal a 4–3 victory.

Sunday’s matchup was tight and competitive through two periods. Peguis’s Darian Sinclair made it a 3–2 game early in the third after capitalizing on a power play, but the Storm took control from there. Cedrick Puffalt and Keestin Danielson combined for three straight goals to put the game away, with the final score 6–2.

The Storm are once again on the road this weekend as they take on the Norway House North Stars.

A few high school tournaments and championships took place over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

First off, congratulations to both the boys of R.D. Parker Collegiate and the girls of MBCI for taking first place at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School’s Doug Oberlin Varsity Volleyball Tournament. The varsity boys team from MBCI also impressed during their weekend of play at Morris School’s Red River Invitational Volleyball Tournament, finishing fourth after falling short to the Morris/St. Jean (Co-Op) Mavericks in the third-place game.

Lastly, the boys of R.D. Parker Collegiate and the Hapnot Kopper Kweens of Flin Flon represented Northern Manitoba at the Provincial A-AAA Soccer Championship in Stonewall this past weekend. The Trojans dropped back-to-back games in the opening rounds, while the Kopper Kweens went on to win 2–1 in the consolation final against the Niverville Panthers.

It’s another busy weekend for high school sports in Northern Manitoba.

First off, best of luck to both the boys soccer squad from R.D. Parker Collegiate and the girls soccer team from Hapnot Collegiate Institute. Both crews are in Stonewall today and tomorrow, competing in the Provincial A-AAA Soccer Championship. The Trojans’ first game will be against the Niverville Panthers, while the Kopper Kweens take on the Garden Valley Zodiacs.

Meanwhile, the varsity boys volleyball team from MBCI will be representing The Pas at Morris School’s Red River Invitational Varsity Boys Volleyball Tournament.

Lastly, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School is hosting their Doug Oberlin Varsity Girls and Boys Volleyball Tournament today and tomorrow. The girls’ side of the tournament will feature several northern schools, including Hapnot Collegiate Institute, MBCI, and R.D. Parker Collegiate. Northern teams competing on the boys’ side include the Frontier Raiders, R.D. Parker Collegiate Trojans, and Hapnot Kopper Kings.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard continues their October homestand tonight and tomorrow as they welcome the Portage Terriers to town. As of now, Portage sits in fourth place in the MGEU East Division with nine points, while the Blizz are ranked sixth in the MGEU West Division.

 

Puck drop for both tonight’s and tomorrow’s games is set for 7:00 P.M. Tonight’s Blizzard broadcast, brought to you by Shane’s, will begin around 6:45 with the Funky Threadz pregame show.

 

In other hockey news, the OCN Storm are once again on the road as they continue their young KJHL season. The 1-1 Storm will travel to Peguis First Nation to take on the 2-0 Juniors tomorrow and Sunday. 

With the 2026 Manitoba Winter Games taking place in Thompson next year, the Thompson Badminton Club will be making its way to The Pas next week to scope out potential competitors. They’ll be holding a tryout on Saturday, October 18th, at the Kelsey Recreation and Wellness Centre for athletes born in 2010, 2012, or later. The club will also host tryouts in Thompson and Gillam at later dates.

For more information, email TBC.North55@gmail.com.

If you’re thinking about picking up curling as a hobby, just know that The Pas Curling Club can answer any questions you have about one of Canada’s favourite pastimes. Whether you want to learn how to play, rent ice time, or get yourself—or your child or teen—involved in the league, you’re encouraged to check out their Open House this Thursday, October 9th, at 7:00 p.m.

The club will also be holding its AGM and Registration Night next week on October 15th at the rink. The best way to stay up to date is by visiting their official Facebook page.

Starting today and running every Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., the Kelsey Rec’s walking track at the Wellness Centre will be open free of charge for anyone looking to get a few extra steps in during the day.

The Kelsey Recreation and Wellness Centre, Opaskwayak Health Authority, and the Northern Health Region sponsor the program. Some sessions will even feature nurses on-site to monitor blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

For more information about this free and beneficial program, contact Shawn at 627-7410.

The OCN Storm split their weekend series after playing back-to-back games against the Cross Lake Islanders this past Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday’s game saw the Islanders put up a total of six goals, three of which came after Jacey Melnyk’s first-period tally, making it 3–1 heading into the second. The Islanders opened the middle frame with two more goals — both scored by Cross Lake’s Kaeden Trapper. Shortly after, Cedrick Puffalt buried two goals for OCN, followed by another from Jacey Melnyk to make things interesting heading into the third. However, the Storm were unable to complete the comeback and fell 6–4 after the Islanders sealed it with an empty-netter late in the game.

Sunday’s matchup told a different story, as the Storm struck twice in the first period to take a 2–0 lead. Jayden Blacksmith cut the deficit in half with his lone goal in the second and later tied things up early in the third. After a back-and-forth final frame, the Storm responded with two more goals to secure a 4–2 victory.

The Storm are back in action this upcoming weekend on the road as they make the trek to Peguis First Nation to take on the Juniors.

After a two-game doubleheader this past weekend against the red-hot, still undefeated Selkirk Steelers, the Blizz managed to pick up a point and will now look ahead to this weekend’s opponent — the Portage Terriers.

Both games were low-scoring, defensive battles from start to finish. Friday’s matchup saw no goals scored until the second period, when Steelers defenseman Maden Simard netted his first goal of the season. Just before the ten-minute mark in the third, newcomer Trystyn Sidor buried one on the power play to tie things up and ultimately send the game to overtime. Selkirk would eventually come out on top late in the first overtime period with Wyatt Witham’s fifth goal of the season, making the final 2–1.

Saturday’s game saw a total of three goals scored in the first period. Justin Whitrow notched his second goal of the season to give the Blizz an early lead. Shortly after, Remy Hlady and Jayton Frederick scored back-to-back goals to make it 2–1 for Selkirk by the end of the first. After a quiet second period, the fourth and final goal came from Selkirk’s Kayden Turner on an empty net, sealing the 3–1 victory.

The Blizz will once again play back-to-back games this weekend against Portage, with puck drop set for 7:00 P.M. both Friday and Saturday.

Ice at the GLM is being put on hold.

 

Yesterday, it was announced that the ice plant at the GLMC would be shut down for necessary maintenance, and the ice would be out of commission until November 1^st.

 

They will not be taking bookings during this time; services and rates will remain unchanged once repairs have been made.

 

Bookings can be made by contacting OCN infrastructure at 204-627-7076.