Junior hockey in Saskatchewan is getting a big boost thanks to the provincial government. The SJHL is getting $1 million, while each Saskatchewan-based WHL club is set to receive $600,000 each. “It’s a pleasant surprise to us, we didn’t really know it was coming,...
The Government of Saskatchewan is backing junior hockey. The provincial government announced funding today to support the SJHL and the WHL. The province says the funding will help the leagues and their clubs survive in Saskatchewan as a result of the challenges...
Teams in the SJHL have not played games since November after the league was forced to halt play due to stricter COVID-19 restrictions. Although hockey teams across the province want to get back on the ice now, they will not be able to do so. “Yesterday, Wednesday,...
Golf Saskatchewan is helping grow the sport in northern Saskatchewan. The provincial organization has donated a golf kit to Chief Moses Ratt School in Sucker River. “What it does is that it just creates some interest in the game, it gets kids swinging clubs inside of...
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the WHL says it plans to stage a 2020-21 regular season. “The Western Hockey League is committed to providing a season for WHL players,” said WHL Commissioner Ron Robison in a news release. “This commitment ensures WHL players...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves aren’t playing games right now due to tighter COVID-19 measures introduced by the province in November, but behind the scenes, the team is busy with fundraising efforts. The Ice Wolves are currently doing a 50/50 raffle, a snowmobile draw...
