Prairie Dogs set to defend Harvest Cup on home turf

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The Prince Albert Prairie Dogs pose for a photo after winning the 2025 Harvest Cup in Sturgis on Oct. 5, 2025. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Field Lacrosse League/Facebook)

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As the defending champs, P.A. enters the weekend with a target on their backs, but Robin said that doesn’t faze them. 

“We don’t really feel that pressure. It’s the same guys every single year across the league, so we get used to playing against each other and know everybody’s tendencies. It’s just another weekend, but this time you have a chance to actually bring home the championship.” 

This past season began less than a month ago, and the Dogs ended the regular season in third place with a 2-3 record, behind Sturgis (4-0) and Moose Jaw (3-2).  

The league had a bit of a shakeup ahead of its starting weekend on Aug. 29 when the Yorkton Olden Knights ceased operations. Because of that, Robin said the landscape of the league was significantly different compared to prior years.

“Having a five-team league does change how many games you play in a weekend; it shortens the season. It even changes how playoffs are going because it’s tough to do a championship weekend in two days with only five teams.” 

“The players that actually were able to play with Yorkton in the past have now moved on to the other teams in the league,” he continued, adding that the Prairie Dogs have at least two former Olden Knights on their roster this year. 

Additionally, the odd number of teams means that the schedule for the Harvest Cup also had to be reworked, although an official schedule has not been made publicly available. However, Robin confirmed that the Prairie Dogs first two games are set in stone for Saturday. 

Game one is set for 10 a.m. versus the Bridge City Blaze, before they battle it out with the league-best Sturgis 9-1-1 at 2:30 p.m. 

All games will be played on the east soccer field at Prime Ministers Park. 

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loganc.lehmann@pattisonmedia.com