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A member of the Estevan Bruins has shown his support for mental health initiatives in the southeast region.

The Cougars had the weekend off and are looking forward to their last three games of the season. Friday, Jan. 17th, they will be hosting the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings.

Arcola Prairie Place was a busy spot on Saturday, Jan. 11 hosting the community’s Minor Hockey Day. First on the ice was the Initiation game between the Arcola/Kisbey Jr.

The Novice Cougars (Chris) took their act on the road the weekend of Jan. 11 and 12 and cruised down the 48 Highway to play the two respective Wawota teams.

Just like a caterpillar emerges from its cocoon as a butterfly, so has this wonderful little team. Since the start of the season in November, this small group of 9 along with their coaches came together to learn a new format of novice hockey.

The Estevan Bruins longest winning streak of the season is over, but they have strengthened their hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).

The Estevan Apex midget AA Bruins won three times in three days, and surrendered just one goal in the process. The first victory was a 4-0 shutout over the Notre Dame Hounds on Jan. 10 in Wilcox.

The Estevan midget A Bruins opened their 2020 season by winning a tournament in Grand Forks, N.D. The midget A Bruins are comprised of players from the midget house league teams in Estevan.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced the rosters for the 2020 SJHL/MJHL Showcase and one Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings player has been chosen to represent the team at the games.