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For some of these players, it was only a few years ago they would have played in the Gerry Aspen Cup for the old Estevan Bruins’ black and gold game but on New Year’s Day, they skated up for black and gold teams as Bruins’ alumni.

The second half of 2017 saw some interesting developments and a lot of interesting events that took place within Estevan and area.

The Weyburn Red Wings hosted the Tom Huston Classic home game on Saturday, the opening of their annual New Year’s home-and-home series with the Estevan Bruins, and the Highway 39 rivals won both games by scores of 5-1 and 5-2.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins came out of the Christmas break looking to re-take control of their division, and they did just that in a pair of wins against Weyburn.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins broke out of the Christmas break with a 5-1 win over the Weyburn Red Wings.

The Arcola/Kisbey Combines are on the board with their first win of the Big Six Hockey League season just a few days before Christmas. The Combines (1-11-0) defeated the Carlyle Cougars (1-13-1) 5-3 on home ice Friday, Dec.

The Westmoreland Bruins broke a lengthy slump with a huge 4-3 win over the visiting first place Weyburn Wings just a few days before Christmas. The Bruins (3-12-0) won 4-3 in South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League action Thursday at Affinity Place.

The Power tech Bear Cats took part in a bit of a gift exchange Dec. 23, but it turns out they and the visiting Regina Ravens gave each other the same thing: a tie.

The first half of 2017 was a collection of unforgettable memories and history in the making. Here is how it looked through the Estevan Mercury.

Former Weyburn resident and NFL player Brett Jones provided a Christmas supper to community members through the Salvation Army on Monday evening, served to 110 people at the Captain’s Hall.