Local Sports

The Estevan Apex Bruins are marching on to the second round of the playoffs. The midget AA club defeated the Regina Flames in two straight games in their best-of-five South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League series.

The decision to jump to midget AAA hockey is paying dividends for Mason Benning. After spending two years playing midget AA in his hometown, the Estevan defenceman joined the Battlefords Stars of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League this year.

After winning two games in overtime and losing one in the extra period, the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins had a chance to close out their wildcard series against the Flin Flon Bombers last night.

Graham DeLaet golfed in his third World Golf Championship event last weekend, tying 34th at the Cadillac Championships. DeLaet earned $68,500 during the Cadillac Championship.

In a game that had drama and controversy, the Flin Flon Bombers pulled out a 4-3 overtime victory Saturday night to take Game 2 of the survivor series against the Estevan Bruins and earn a split at Affinity Place.

If not for the heroics of goaltender Matt Gibney, the Estevan Bruins would be heading into tonight's second game down 1-0 in their survivor series against the Flin Flon Bombers.

Local figure skating ice shows celebrate the achievements of homegrown skaters each year ending their season. Kennedy Skating Club hosted their annual carnival on Sunday, March 2, where youth displayed their progress over the year.

Three Weyburn Synchro Stars senior athletes recently attended the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Prince Albert from February 16 to 19.

The Weyburn Red Wings may have missed the playoffs by one game, but they ended their season with a 3-2 win over the Estevan Bruins.

On Monday February 10th the Cougars were eager for the school bell to ring because there was a 5:00 hockey game they needed to get ready for. The Cougars were full of energy as they laced up their skates and snapped on their helmets.