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NHL wouldn't work in Saskatoon

NHL wouldn't work in Saskatoon

The 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup has confirmed the National Hockey League wouldn't work in Saskatoon, in the near future anyways. Although the Memorial Cup's attendance numbers look strong compared to some past years, it's a disappointment.
Former Maller creates hockey app

Former Maller creates hockey app

Nolan Shaefer is a man of many hats. He not only spent this past year stopping pucks for Ambri-Piotta in the Swiss-A league, but he also put his hockey knowledge and art education to work by creating an app called "Ice Hockey Shootout.
Yorkers drop pair of games in season opener

Yorkers drop pair of games in season opener

By the mood in the Yorkton Yorkers camp following the opening of T-20 cricket season in Regina Sunday, you'd never know the team had just lost its first two games.
Riders'draft recap

Riders'draft recap

The Saskatchewan Roughriders looked to Queensville, Ont., native Corey Watman with their fourth overall pick of the 2013 Canadian Football League draft.
A nation against the Vancouver Canucks

A nation against the Vancouver Canucks

For one reason or another, there is no shortage of Vancouver Canucks haters in Canada. When the Canucks were in the Stanley Cup finals in 2011 against the Boston Bruins, the vast chunk of Canadian hockey fans outside of B.C.
Pumphouse Athletic Club shines

Pumphouse Athletic Club shines

After countless hours of hard work, four local athletes put Yorkton's Pumphouse Athletic Club on the map at the Saskatchewan Amateur Body Building Association's 2013 Provincial Championships on April 20 in Saskatoon.
Blue Bombers' Jordan Matechuk gives back

Blue Bombers' Jordan Matechuk gives back

Winnipeg Blue Bombers long-snapper/linebacker Jordan Matechuk has had his share of hurdles to overcome in his life.
Yorkers revved for cricket season

Yorkers revved for cricket season

Yorkton's first official cricket team, the Yorkers, formally introduced their team to the community just outside City Hall on Monday, May 13.
Terriers' awards night, and other notes

Terriers' awards night, and other notes

The Yorkton Terriers held their annual awards night Friday, and club president Lyle Walsh called it a time to celebrate and one to plan for the future. "It's an evening to celebrate. And there are lots of reasons to celebrate.

Body checking ban stirs debate

Hockey Alberta's recent decision to ban body checking at the peewee level has people talking in Saskatchewan. Some are for the decision to get rid of body checking at the peewee level, but the majority seems to be dead against it.
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