The OCN Blizzard are on the ice tonight in game 5 of their playoff series. Tonight at 7PM the Blizzard host the Virden Oil Capitals at the GLMC.

The two teams are tied at two games each in the series after trading games on both home rinks.

While CJAR is broadcasting tonights game starting at 6:45 we encourage you to go to the game, white out the GLMC and support your OCN Blizzard in their playoff push!

The OCN Government Services Branch Search & Rescue Unit's First Annual Catch and Release Fishing Derby hits the ice this weekend!

Tomorrow at 1PM you can head out to Carrot River for some fishing, a 50/50 raffle, canteen and more. Prizes include $500 for largest Pickerel, $250 for largest Jack, $250 for most fish, $100 for largest other species and 6 hidden times. Cost to enter is $40.

Tomorrow is the final day to register your child for The Pas Minor Baseball or Minor Soccer while still guaranteeing a jersey size.

Parents are asked to register their child by heading over to the Wellness Centre. The season kicks off May 24th for Baseball and May 25th for soccer.

The OCN Blizzard were on the Ice for a long one when they faced the Virden Oil Capitals last night.

Ashton Cuvelier scored in the first, Riley Zimmerman scored in the second and Michael Hlady kept the game at a tie with a goal in the third period to force it into not one but two overtime periods.

Ethan Guthrie scored the game winning goal for the Oil Capitals 18 minutes and 19 seconds into the second overtime period. The series is now tied at 2 games each with the next game taking place at the GLMC tomorrow at 7:00 PM.

The OCN Blizzard hit the ice strong last night, pulling ahead 2-1 in their playoff series against the Virden Oil Capitals. Riley Zimmerman opened up scoring early in the first period but the Oil capitals pushed ahead 2-1 with a goal from Colten Miller a minute later and Roux Bazin with 3 seconds left before heading into the second period.

Alex Bernaur was on fire during the final 40 minutes of play, scoring two goals during the second period and pushing the Blizzard back in the lead. Michael Hlady finished off the 2nd period with a goal to push ahead 4-2 before heading into the third.

Andrew Blocker scored 49 seconds into the third period for the  Oil Capitals, closing the gap to a one goal lead until half way through the period. Alex Bernaur scored his third, making it a hat trick to keep the gap at 2 goals for the OCN Blizzard before Nolan Chastko scored the final Virden goal of the night. in a similar fashion to the first period the Blizzard scored once more with only 2 seconds to go, shot by none other than Alex Benaur to end the night 6-4. They face Virden again tonight at 7:30 before returning home in preparation for Fridays game in the GLMC.

Chase Bertholet is getting some recognition after a season with the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL.

After scoring 28 goals and 41 assists Chase has been awarded the 2023 WHL Spokane Chiefs Top Goal Scorer, Player of the Year, and Most Sportsmanship awards!

Keep up the good work Chase!

The OCN Storm begin the final round of the KJHL Playoffs this weekend and they aren't fooling around. This Saturday April 1st the OCN Storm Start the series with home ice advantage as they host their regular season rivals, The Peguis Juniors.

The teams were tied at 3 wins each during the regular season but the OCN Storm ended the year 2 points above the Juniors at 51 points. The teams hit the ice on Saturday at 7:30 PM in the GLMC.

The OCN Blizzard are prepping for a 2 day road trip to Virden after trading wins over the weekend.

On Friday The Virden Oil Captials opened up scoring 13 minutes into the first period. A quick second period with no penalties on either side saw Darik Feasey score the first OCN Blizzard Playoff goal of the year but it was short lived as Colten Miller scored his second goal to push the Oil capitals ahead 3-1.

After a huge penalty dealing, with 8 minutes being split amongst both teams half way through the third period Ashton Paul scored a goal but the Virden Oil Capitals wrapped 4-2 to end the night.

On Saturday the OCN Blizzard fought back with goaltender Chase Hamm only letting one get past him the entire game. A goal by captain Riley Zimmerman in the second period and two from Drayden Kurbatoff in the third ended the night 3-1 for the Blizzard.

The Blizzard head to Virden tomorrow for a pair of games before returning to the GLMC this Friday at 7:30PM. Both games can be heard on 102.9 CJAR with the pre-game show starting at 7:15p.m.

The OCN Storm are in an all or nothing situation this week when they host the NCN Flames. The team is tied at 2 wins each in their best of 5 series in the first round of the playoffs.

The Storm kept hopes alive last night with a 5-1 win over the Flames and will host them once more this Thursday at 7:30 PM at the GLMC.

Walking Coach Training is coming to The Pas this week. Anyone interested in leading a walking program can attend a 6 hour workshop for walking and everyday exercises Saturday March 25th. Cost is $21 and includes all work books and course materials. The deadline to register is today. For more info and to register visit www.manitobafitnesscouncil.ca.

The Pas Minor Hockey Association President Chris Richardson is stepping Down.
 

In a pre game interview ahead of the OCN Blizzards game against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines Chris Made the announcement that he will be stepping down from the roll at the end of his term this year.

Chris has been with the organization for 8 years, serving in a variety of differnt rolls.

The OCN Blizzard sniped 2nd place in the MGEU West Division before wrapping up regular season play over the weekend.

Friday

Fridays game was filled with penalties  of all sorts. Over 60 minutes of play the OCN Blizzard had 113 penalty minutes while the Wolverines had 104.

Riley Zimmerman opened up scoring for the Blizzard almost immediately after the first faceoff, getting the puck past Marek Andres only 22 seconds into the first period. Zimmerman scored again just over 10 minutes into the first period, heading into the second with a 2-1 lead over the Wolverines.

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he second period had the most amount of penalties throughout the game including a fight amongst friends. OCN Blizzard Ryan Monias and former Blizzard Guerin Apperly fought it out, beginning by spinning in a circle like most classic NHL fights. If that fight sounds familiar to you that's because the two also squared it off in a familiar fashion last year when Monias was with the Winkler Flyers and Apperly was with the Blizzard. In Apperly's own words in an interview with Arctic Radio Saturday "he's a fun guy to fight cause we're buddies off the ice. we both know how to put it aside for a little bit and get business done and it's pretty fun and a good environment to do it in."

Matthew Langdon scored early in the third, followed by a goal by Miguel Bouvier to end the night 4-2 for the Blizzard.

Saturday

The OCN Blizzard really pulled through on Saturday despite missing key members of the team due to suspensions from the night before. OCN Blizzard head coach Dough Johnson and  served his first of a 4 game suspensions after he was removed from the ice Friday as things got heated on both sides and given a one day game misconduct penalty. Riley Zimmerman was also out of the game due to a one game suspension from the night before.

Despite missing the Captain and Head Coach saying the boys pulled through would be an absolute understatement. Alex Bernauer had probably one of his best nights of hockey since joining the blizzard at the start of the year. Not only did he earn a hat trick, but it was earned in the first 11 minutes of play. The first goal was scored during a power play, followed by a regular 5 on 5 and his final goal to earn the hat trick was scored while the blizzard was short handed. Miguel Bouvier scored the 4th goal of the period with 4 minutes left to wrap things up 4-0 in the first.

A swift second period with only one penalty, which was served to the Wolverines and allowed Matthew Langdon to score the lone goal of the period.

Drayden Kurbatoff scored the final goal for the Blizzards regular season. Just before a complete Shutout was in sight however Andrew Boucher scored two goals in the final 5 minutes to wrap up the game 6-2 for the Blizzard. They face the Virden Oil Capitals next weekend as they begin a playoffs push.

The final OCN Blizzard home game of the regular season takes place tonight at the GLMC.

The Blizzard are hosting the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, who fell short of a playoff berth earlier this week.

The team is looking to hold on to the third spot in the western division against the Dauphin Kings but could pass the Virden Oil Capitals and grab the second spot with a pair of wins this weekend.

Puck Drop is at 7PM and the game will NOT be broadcasted by CJAR.

A 2023 IIHF World Junior Gold Medal is coming to town!

Former Ottawa Senator Goaltender and 2022 World Junior Team Canada Goalie Coach Kelly Guard is bringing the medal to the OLC Gym  tomorrow from 1-2 PM and on Friday from 1-3 before concluding the day with a skate session at the GLMC.

The OCN Blizzard are Officially in the playoffs!

After a 2-1 Loss for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines against the Virden Oil Capitals last night the Wolverines no longer have enough games to catch up to the Blizzards 68 points.

The only decision that remains now is whether the OCN Blizzard or Dauphin Kings will take the third or fourth playoff spot in the West Division. Both teams are tied at 68 points however the Kings only have one game left of the regular season while the OCN Blizzard have two.

One of those games will be this Friday against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines at the GLMC. Puck Drop is at 7PM and the game will NOT be broadcasted by CJAR.

The OCN Storm began their playoffs yesterday with a big win over the NCN Flames.

Drew Peters scored 3 to earn a hat trick, Lazarus Constant scored 2 and Domi Leask and Ezekiel Kirkness each scored 1 to end the night 7-3 for the storm.

Game Two of the 5 game series continues on Friday at the Gilbert McDonald Arena in NCN at 7:30 PM.

The Royal Canadian Legion's Funspeil took place over the weekend and fun was certainly had by the teams!
 

The Armstrong Rink won the A event, The Shewchuk Rink won the B event and the Coats rink were victorious in the C event.

Other awards include best bonspielers, won by the Milner Rink and closest to the pin, awarded to the Rushton Rink.

The OCN Blizzard earned another 3 points over the weekend as the final battle for a spot in the playoffs continues.

On Friday the Blizzard hosted the Niverville Nighthawks. Ryan Monias scored an early goal 1 minute into the first period followed by a goal from Eduard Wruck 14 and a half minutes in. Brett Ward scored in the second period and Kieran Cooke and Matthew Langdon each scored in the third to end the night 5-1.

Saturday's game against the Pistons saw neither team scoring despite a 35-23 shots on goal lead for the Pistons. Chase Hamm of the Blizzard and Cole Plowman of the Pistons both preformed phenomenally, taking the game all the way to the final shoot out before the Pistons outscored the Blizzard 3-2.

The Blizzard are getting ready for the final two games of the regular season coming up this weekend when the face the Waywayseecappo Wolverines at home Friday and away Saturday.

The Kelsey Recreation and Wellness Centre has opened up registration for Minor Soccer and Baseball!

Parents can register their kids aged 4 and up to either Soccer on Tuesdays and Thursdays or Baseball on Monday and Wednesdays starting in late May.

The Cost is $35 for each activity and must be done before April 1st to guarantee a jersey size.

The OCN Storm begin playoff action this weekend at the GLMC.

An opponent has yet to be announced as round robin action continues within the league but the Storm will start with the home ice advantage. Although not official, General Manager Jeremy Hohn said the Storm would face either the NCN Flames or Cross Lake Islanders in the first round.

The puck drops Sunday at 7:30 at the GLMC.

The Mosconi Cup Challenge took place over the weekend in Flin Flon.

For 10 rounds Team Opaskwayak and Team Flin Flon battled head to head in singles and doubles billiards matches. It was a close battle for most of the night until Team Opaskwayak pulled ahead and ended the night 26 to 20 against Flin Flon, Crowning them the 2023 9-Ball champions.

Kevin Umperville came third in points at 5.5, Joe Pelly came second with 6 points and 4 golden breaks while Les Lathlin came first, tying at 6 points but with fewer losses than Joe Pelly.

The OCN Blizzard are nearing the end of the MJHL regular season with only 4 games left, two of which will be at home this weekend. on Friday the Blizzard host the Niverville Nighthawks at 7PM.

The Nighthawks are holding on to the final playoff spot in the MGEU East Division at 52 points, a 6 point lead against the 5th place Selkirk Steelers.

On Saturday The Blizzard host the Steinbach Pistons, also at 7PM. Steinbach sits at 78 points this season with a guaranteed playoff spot in the MGEU East Division.

The Blizzard are tied with the Virden Oil Capitals at 65 points this season, a 5 point lead against the Dauphin Kings who sit 4th in the MGEU West Division.

Late last week two Junior Varsity Basketball tournaments took place in the North.

Here in The Pas at the Zone 11 AA Varsity Girls Basketball Championship The Oscar Lathlin Wolverines came third, Margaret Barbour Spartans came second and the Hapnot Kopper Queens came first after a 46-56 win over the Spartans.

Further north at the Senior Varsity Boys Basketball Zone 11 AA Championship Tournament which took place in Norway House the Margaret Barbour Spartans came third, Frontier Raiders came second and the Hapnot Kopper Kings came fist again with a narrow 59-57 win over the Raiders.

Yoga Classes are coming to Le Pas De Danse Studio during the month of March.

Starting next week there are two options available either Tuesdays from 7-8 PM or Friday Mornings  from 6:30 to 7:15 AM.

Registration is $10 a class and can be done by contacting Edoucetteyoga@gmail.com or ReneeTaylorHayes@mymts.net for the March 14th class.

The Senior Varsity Boys Basketball Zone 11 AA Championship Tournament starts today at the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre.

The Margaret Barbour Spartans along with Frontier Raiders, Hapnot Kopper Kings, Mikisew Mikisew and the host Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre Huskies will hit the court today and tomorrow.

The Zone 11 Varsity Girls Championship which also features the Oscar Lathlin Wolverines is on its second day at MBCI.

OCN Blizzard Head Coach and Assistant General Manager Doug Johnson has been announced as one of four finalists for the Muzz MacPherson Memorial Award for Coach of the Year!

He’s going up against Tyson Ramsey of the Oil Capitals, Justin Falk of the Winkler Flyers and Barry Wolff of the Swan Valley Stampeders.

Doug earned coach of the Year three times with the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL before joining the Blizzard this season.

He’s improved the teams record to 30 wins and 19 losses this year compared to 18 and 29 last year.

The Blizzard still have 4 regular season games to go before playoffs officially begin.

The OCN Blizzard continued to pull ahead in the standings after last night's game against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

The OCN Blizzard got right into the action in the first 20 minutes with 11 shots on the Waysecappo Wolverines goaltender Tresor Wotton and only 5 against Ethan Farrow during the first period. Neither team scored, however things really picked up in the next 20 minutes of play.

The Blizzard spent more time in the penalty box than the Wolverines during the second period, but that didn't stop them from keeping the puck away from their net. Captain Riley Zimmerman opened up scoring 8 minutes into the period and Darik Feasey scored in the final three minutes to end the period 2-0 for the Blizzard.

Darik Feasey scored his 7th goal as an OCN Blizzard early into the third just before the penalty action began.

It seems the Wolverines got rather violent between periods, as they served a slew of major penalties in the final 20 minutes of play. Penalties including a major for head contact, major fighting, match deliberate injury and 3 misconduct penalties on top of a few minor penalties. Kayden Sutherland and Michael Hlady were the only two Blizzard to serve majors during the final 20 minutes.

Alex Bernaur and Eduard Wruck capped off the night with a goal each only 44 seconds apart half way through the period to end the night 5-1 for the Blizzard. The team widened the gap to 3 points between the First place Blizzard at 65 points and second place Stampeders at 62. They get a much deserved break before hosting the Niverville Nighthawks next Friday March 10th.