The OCN Blizzard have sent 6 of their players to the MJHL and SJHL Showcase.

The team is sending Captain Riley Zimmerman, forwards Alex Bernauer and Ashton Paul, defenseman Sebastian Hamming and goalies Chase Hamm and Ethan Farrow.

They head to Winnipeg to show potential future teams what they bring to the table tomorrow and February 1st.

The OCN Blizzard had a tough weekend down in Dauphin. Darik Feasey and Michael Hlady opened up scoring in the first period to set ahead 2-0 heading into the second.

However the Kings seemed to have woken up in the remaining 40 minutes, tying the game at 2 all in the later half of the second period.

A shorthanded Nolan Wickham got around the Blizzard defence and with a clear shot on net pushed the Kings up 3-2 against the Blizzard 7 minutes in. A daring move from the bench as Dough Johnson pulled Ethan Farrow with 6 minutes to go in an attempt to force a 3-3 tie and potential overtime. The attempt was short lived as Alex Senf shot it in from across the ice. Later another Kings goal ended the night 5-2 for the Kings.

SUNDAY

Two nights later was a much closer and much different game. The entire first 40 minutes of play was goalless. Even despite 5v3 opportunities for both teams the goaltenders and defensemen on each team were putting in work and keeping the puck out of the net.

The third period is where all that changed for the teams. After a slashing call was served to Chase Hamm and served by Ashton Paul things got heated in the Blizzard zone. As Hamm went down the puck went up and the Kings scored their first goal of the night.

Despite an empty net goal the Blizzard fought back with only seconds to go after dual penalties. Pulling Hamm out of net once again Riley Zimmerman scored with 39 seconds left. A huge attempt was made by the team to even that score in the final seconds however the game would still end 2-1 for the Kings.

The Blizzard battle next the Virden Oil Capitals this Friday at 7PM in the GLMC.

The Pas Curling Club is looking for volunteers for the upcoming high school curling provincials early next month.

Taking place February 9th to the 11th in the Pas the club is looking for people to help run concessions dring the event. Those interested can email sblbstevenson@gmail.com

On Tuesday the OCN Blizzard hosted the Swan Valley Stampeders in the 4th home game to take place over 2 weeks.

After a scoreless first period the Swan Valley Stampeders opened fire on Chase Hamm in the second period, scoring 5 goals in the 20 minutes. Ashton Paul scored the lone goal for the Blizzard during the second period to head into the third period 5-1. Ethan Farrow was put in net just before the final 2 minutes of the second period and it seemed to be the right decision.

Something you have to give these guys credit for is their resiliance. Despite heading into the final 20 minutes down 4 goals they fought back, and they fought back hard!

Riley Zimmerman, Darik Feasey and Alex Bernauer scored back to back to catch up 5-4 with 9 minutes and 39 seconds to go of the third. With a much closer game the teams fought hard and a decision was made to pull Farrow from the net and force a 6 on 5. 

Unfortunately for the Blizzard this allowed Steven Arp and Trey Sauder to get two goals and end the game 7-4 for the Stampeders.

The Blizzard get a few days break before hitting the road with two games against Dauphin Friday and Sunday.

The OCN Storm will resume the 2 games against the Peguis Juniors that were cancelled on January 7^th and 8^th due to the Zamboni breaking down.  The Storm will travel to Peguis this weekend and Saturday’s game will start at 7:30PM, while Sunday’s game will be played at 1:30PM.

Currently the two teams are tied at 39 points for top spot in the KJHL.

For more details and how to watch click here.

The MBCI Spartans were on the courts across southern Manitoba over the weekend. At the Gimli High School Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament the team came third after beating out the Gimli Lakers 49-12.

Further south at the MacGregor Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Invitational the team came first after outscoring the Virden Bears 68-42.

The OCN Blizzard had a successful weekend at home that brought them back up to the top of the MGEU West Division. On Friday the team faced off against the Selkirk Steelers, wasting no time before opening fire on goaltender Hunter Tarves. Ryan Monias opened up scoring just three minutes and 53 seconds into the first period. That goal remained the loan goal until Lucas Brennan tied the game 10 minutes later, only for Ashton Paul to answer with another Blizzard goal 70 seconds later.

The Second period went by much faster with only one penalty to both teams and a lone goal by Steelers Lucas Gillson that tied the game 2 all heading into the third period.

The Tension was huge heading into the third period with 3 penalties and a double minor penalty all being issued at the 9:40 mark. OCN Blizzard Michael Hlady was the lone scorer that pushed things ahead this period, with two goals to wrap up the night 4-2 against the Steelers.

OCN VS PORTAGE

Despite not winning the delayed overtime game the Blizzard came back swinging during the full 60 minutes of play that followed. Gavin Klaassen scored for the Terriers with the lone first period goal, with an assist from former OCN Blizzard Brock McDonald.

Alex Bernauer scored half way through the second period, tying things up for a few minutes before Ryan Botterill got one past Chase Hamm to push the Terriers ahead 2-1 before heading into the final 20 minutes of play.

Probably the most impressive comeback I have seen this season as newly acquired Darik Feasey pushed one past Bailey Monteiths foot and into the net. It's also worth noting this is Darik's 3rd game as an OCN Blizzard and his second goal since making his debut on Tuesday against the Kings. Just shy of 3 minutes later John Kremer scored to push past a potential overtime and force Portage to make a tough decision in the final minutes of play. Now with an empty net and 6 on 5 on the ice Chase Hamm blocked another shot before getting the puck to Michael Hlady who dumped it into the empty net on the other side and wrapped up the game 5-2 against Portage.

The Blizzard sit on top of the MGEU West Division with 49 points this season, a 2 point lead from a 3 way tie for second place for Waywayseecappo, Dauphin and Swan Valley. The team is back in action tomorrow at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Center when they host the Swan Valley Stampeders in interdivision play.

Le Pas Des Danse Studio is offering a class called Get Your Splits Class to help increase your flexibility over the next four weeks.

For $20 per household participants can take part in this from home via zoom each Saturday from 9:45-10:30 starting on the 21st.

Registration is due before this Saturday, to sign up click here.

Lots of high school basketball this week as the Gimli High School Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament hits the courts tomorrow in Gimli.

The MBCI Spartans first hit the court Tomorrow at 4:30 PM against the Teulon Saints in a round robin format.

The Junior boys team heads to the MacGregor Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Invitational starting tomorrow starting against St. Laurent.

The OCN Blizzard hit the Ice tomorrow in one of two remaining home games this week. Tomorrow they host the Selkirk Steelers at 7pm.

The Blizzard are riding in after a 4-0 win over the Dauphin Kings that put them in second place in the MGEU West Division with 44 points while the Steelers sit second last in the MGEU East Division at 30 points.

Tomorrow's game will not be broadcasted by CJAR.

The OCN Blizzard scored another huge victory over the Dauphin Kings last night.

After a scoreless first period Keenan McNeill, Sam Zagari and newly acquired Darik Feasey scored in the second to push ahead 3-0. Add on Sam Zagari's late third period goal and the OCN Blizzard won with a 4-0 shutout victory against the Kings.

The team gets a few days break before facing off against the Portage Terriers on Saturday.

The OCN Blizzard are on the ice tonight at the GLMC. They host the Dauphin Kings who are a lone point ahead of the Blizzard at 43 points.

A win tonight could push the Blizzard to a tie with the Swan Valley Stampeders in second place in the MGEU West Division. Puck Drop is at 7PM tonight and the game will not be broadcasted by CJAR.

The OCN Storm had a tough battle against the Cross Lake Islanders over the weekend. Wilfred McLeod opened up scoring for the Islanders, Followed by Troy Head pushing back for the Storm with a goal two minutes later to tie the game. the tie was short lived as Bobby Orr-Roulette scored only 11 seconds later, Pushing the Islanders ahead 2-1 at the end of the first period.

The second period was nearly scoreless until Drew Peters scored his first of the game with only 28 seconds left, assisted by Troy Head and tying the game 2 all.

Things remained even in the third period, with both teams scoring 2 goals, Harlan Jacobson score his first goal of the night and 22nd goal of the season. Drew Peters scored his 5th goal as an OCN Storm and second of the night to push ahead 4-3. At the 7:16 mark Dreydn Robinson scored for the Islanders, tying the game once again at 4-4 and forcing an overtime.

Less than 15 seconds in and with a 1 man advantage Troy Head got the puck past Jaydin Burge, ending the game 5-4 for the Storm.

The OCN Storm added two new players to their roster ahead of last nights game against the PBCN Selects. Laz Constant from the OCN and Ezekiel Kirkness from The Pas joined the team and were put to work right away.

Only 19 minutes and 39 seconds on ice as an OCN Storm, Ezekiel scored his first goal for the team. Unfortunately for the storm, the PBCN Selects pulled ahead in the third period to wrap up last night's game 5-2.

The Portage Terriers Have sent Future Considerations and the MJHL List Rights of Ty Genik to the OCN Blizzard for the CJHL List Rights of Brock MacDonald.

MacDonald earned 36 points in 43 games last season with the Blizzard before playing with the Johnstown Tomahawks this season.

The OCN Blizzard had a tough start to the new year after a pair of games against the Virden Oil Capitals.

Friday's game was a bit slower for both teams, with the lone Blizzard goal by Ashton Paul taking the teams into overtime where Virden's Colten Miller scored the game winning goal.

Saturday saw more goals from both teams but the Oil Capitals pulled ahead 4-3. The team gets a week break before hosting the Dauphin Kings on the 17th.

The U9 Hockey Tournament took place over the weekend. The tournament took place Friday through Sunday with teams from all over the north.

Swan Valley took first and second place with the Swan Valley Mustangs in first and the Swan Valley Colts in second place.

The Hudson Bay Hunters Black came in third, followed by the Flin Flon McKeen’s Trucking in fourth.

The OCN Storm hit the road for their first games of the new year over the weekend.

The Storm could turn things around and pull into first place in the league with a pair of wins against the Peguis Juniors, sitting just two points behind the Flames and Juniors at 29 points. Puck drops at 7:30 on Saturday and 1:30 on Sunday. 

Both games will be broadcasted by CJAR 15 minutes prior to puck drop.

The OCN Blizzard are back in action for their first games of 2023 when they host the Virden Oil Capitals today and tomorrow. The Blizzard wrapped up 2022 with a win against the Swan Valley Stampeders, reclaiming top spot in the west division before the new year. The puck drops at 7PM both days at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre.

Hockey is kicking off early in the new year. The Pas U9 Hockey team will take part in a three day
tournament starting this Friday at the Roy H. Johnston Arena at 2:15.

Also happening this weekend The U15 Huskies is asking the community to donate beer bottles and beer
cans to help fund expenses like tournament entrée fees, renting ice time, and time apparel.

More details on the bottle drive can be found by messaging Karen Hall on Facebook or by texting
her number at 2-0-4 -6-2-7-0-3-1-9.

Additional details can be found at https://www.thepasminorhockey.ca/

Read All