Local Sports

Students attending Pleasantdale School in Estevan were joined by staff, parents and School Community Council (SCC) members last Thursday evening for the official launching of the new equipment in the school's playground area.

For the second time in a span of two months, the Estevan Bruins have traded defenceman Tyler Kauk. The 20-year-old rearguard is off to the MJHL's Selkirk Steelers in exchange for 19-year-old defenceman Damian Wallack.

The Estevan Bruins won't have the services of Connor Vermeulen this season after all. The July trade that saw Vermeulen acquired from the Flin Flon Bombers in exchange for star rearguard Tyler Kauk has been voided by the SJHL.

The process of selecting the 2013-14 roster began for the Estevan Bruins on the weekend, as they held their annual training camp at Spectra Place.

Auriel Bill definitely had some experiences to remember this summer. The 17-year-old water polo star from Estevan spent the last few months with the Canadian youth team, travelling and playing internationally.

Graham DeLaet is "super excited" about making the President's Cup International Team, and called it a "dream come true." DeLaet, a former Weyburn golfer, talked to media on Thursday afternoon.

Comp Eagles player Ben Rumpel, at right, hits the ball hard as two defenders from Carnduff jump up to try and deflect the ball, during tournament action Friday evening at the Comp gym.

Bruins training camp wrapped up tonight as Team Gold won the Gerry Aspen Cup with a 5-2 victory over Team Black.

Training camp is one of the best times of the year for a hockey fan. After going a few months without some puck, the anticipation builds up and hope springs eternal as veterans and youngsters make their case.

The Weyburn Synchro Stars are holding a Try Synchro night on Monday, September 9th at the Weyburn Leisure Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for swimmers ages 5 and up.