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Ritchie returns
Raiders and Mrsic ready to welcome Tigers and Ritchie back to Art Hauser
With wins in their last four games, the Prince Albert Raiders come into Wednesday night's game with the longest active win streak in the WHL. The Raiders look to continue that momentum against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday night.Tonight marks the first matchup of the season between the Raiders and the Tigers aft...
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MMA
"The Lion" roars in New Brunswick
Prince Albert's Ryan Rohovich has once again raised his arms in victory.During Saturday's Fight League Atlantic 17 event in Moncton, New Brunswick, the 37-year-old took on a highly ranked Pat Carroll and won by split decision. "I knew my opponent was going to be tough and I was expecting some big shots from him. H...
Nov 18, 2024
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U18 Female AA hockey
U18 AA Foxes go 4-0 at Okotoks Classic hockey tournament
The Prince Albert U18 AA Family Pizza Foxes are riding high after winning one of the marquee female hockey tournaments in Western Canada. The 17th annual Okotoks Female Hockey Classic featured teams from Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. The Foxes went undefeated despite facing some setbacks on and off the bench."We ...
Nov 18, 2024
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On the ice
Weekend rink report: Mintos split in Southern Sask., Northern Bears swept by Regina
It was another busy weekend on the ice for Prince Albert based hockey clubs. Here's how each of our local teams faired in their matchups: Mintos split weekend road trip in Southern Sask. The Prince Albert Mintos now sit second in the Sask. Male AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) standings following their two-game road trip in...
Nov 18, 2024
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Podium finish
Carlton boys claim third at 5A provincials, first provincial medal in volleyball since 2014
The Carlton Sr. Boys volleyball team is returning to Prince Albert from provincials with some hardware. The Crusaders were down in Balgonie and White City for the 5A volleyball provincial championships and finished third on the podium, defeating Winston Knoll from Regina 2-1 (16-25, 25-23, 15-13) in the bronze medal ga...
Nov 17, 2024
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Raiders win 4-1, win 4 in a row
Mrsic dominance continues as Raiders route Oil Kings
A big win for the Raiders on Friday snapped a 12 game winning streak of the visiting Tri-City Americans as well as extended the Raiders' own win streak to three, and it set up a match Saturday night with the Edmonton Oil Kings that could get the Raiders into a playoff spot for the first time of the season. For the seco...
Nov 17, 2024
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Smashing the competition
Prince Albert volleyball squads qualify for provincials
The provincial high school volleyball championships are coming up this weekend, and will include strong representation from Prince Albert.Following successful outings this past weekend at Regionals, both Carlton teams advanced, as well as the girls' team from St. Mary.This year, as the 5A provincial championships are i...
Nov 12, 2024
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Raiders Rudolph, Boychuck, assistant coach McDonald win gold at U17 World Hockey Challenge
While the Prince Albert Raiders have been busy in western Canada winning four of their last five, they've had to do so without the like of Assistant Coach Ryan McDonald, defenceman Daxon Rudolph, and forward Riley Boychuk. The three of them were a part of Team Canada White competing against five other teams at the U17 ...
Nov 11, 2024
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U18 AA Hockey
PA Timberwolves win Ron Gunville Memorial Tournament
After coming up short in last year's gold medal final, the Lake Country Timberwolves fought for redemption and won this year, hoisting the trophy as winners of the 4th annual Ron Gunville Memorial Tournament in Prince Albert.The U18 AA squad met with the Calgary Northstars in the Sunday afternoon finale. Goaltender Wya...
Nov 11, 2024
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Raiders win 5-4 (OT)
Raiders erase early deficit to come from behind in Brandon
Coming into Saturday's action in Brandon, the Prince Albert Raiders had won three of their last four games including their last game over the Regina Pats in overtime. The Raiders fell behind early to the Wheat Kings, but battled back in a big third period to win 5-4 in overtime.The Wheat Kings got started early at 4:24...
Nov 10, 2024
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In the history books
Carlton wins 5A football provincial championship for first time
For the first time in school history, the Carlton Crusaders are provincial champions in football.Carlton crowned themselves kings of the gridiron on Saturday afternoon in Saskatoon, defeating the Bishop James Mahoney (BJM) Saints in a 35-34 nailbiter at SMF Field.(Logan Lehmann/paNOW)Tied at 21-21 at halftime, BJM took...
Nov 10, 2024
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Season series 1-0 Wheat Kings
Raiders and Wheat Kings set to meet for second time
The Prince Albert Raiders earned a big bounceback win in their last action on Tuesday against the Regina Pats, and have been resting ever since. With four home games in a row looming, the longest stretch of home games so far this season, the Raiders will do battle Saturday night with the Brandon Wheat Kings.The Wheat K...
Nov 09, 2024
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end Winnipeg blues in CFL West final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to end an unfortunate streak that has been building in Winnipeg.The Green and White haven't won in Winnipeg since the 2018 Labour Day Classic rematch, also known as the Banjo Bowl. Since then, the Riders have gone 0-8 against the Bombers in their home stadium.Saskatchewan take o...
Nov 09, 2024
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For all the marbles
Carlton to battle for 5A provincial title against BJM
The best-of-the-best in Saskatchewan 5A high school football are set to duke it out for the crown on Saturday afternoon. After winning the provincial semifinals last weekend at home, the Carlton Crusaders will now head into enemy territory where they will face off with the Bishop James Mahoney (BJM) Saints for the 5A p...
Nov 09, 2024
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NCAA lifts ban on CHL players
Raiders GM Hunt shares thoughts on NCAA rule change to allow CHL players
The NCAA has never allowed athletes who have 'competed at a professional level' at any point in their career to compete in collegiate athletics, and hockey players who have come through the CHL have always been considered professional hockey players in the eyes of the NCAA. After a number of changes in the NCAA that se...
Nov 08, 2024
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Special Tribute
Raiders honour superfan LaPlante with special dedication at Art Hauser Centre
Section 14 at the Art Hauser Centre now holds a special meaning.A plaque now sits at the top of the concourse dedicating that section to late Prince Albert Raiders superfan Trevor LaPlante."Friendly, excited, passionate, everything you'd want to be around," Raiders Executive Director of Business Operations Cl...
Nov 08, 2024
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Lake Country Timberwolves
U18 AA Ron Gunville Memorial hockey tournament starts Friday
The Prince Albert U18 AA Lake Country Timberwolves are playing host to an annual hockey tournament this weekend in honour of Ron Gunville.Teams from Wainwright and Calgary, Alta., Regina and Humboldt are attending and will face off starting Friday. Gunville was a director of player personnel for the Prince Albert Raide...
Nov 06, 2024
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Raiders win 4-3 (SO)
Raiders win first shootout of the season in Regina
After winning a week ago in Regina, the Prince Albert Raiders returned to the Queen City looking for a bounce back game after losing on home ice to Swift Current. Despite one of the weirdest goals you'll ever see against them, the Raiders battled for a 4-3 shootout victory on the road.The Raiders scored first and origi...
Nov 06, 2024
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SJHL VS. MJHL
Western All-Star Showcase gets underway tonight
With hopes of getting a spot on Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) in December, 40 of the best players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) are gathered this week, Nov. 4 - 6 in Warman for the Western All-Star Showcase Challenge. Each league wil...
Nov 05, 2024
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Rematch from last week
Raiders look for rebound against Regina Pats
Last week, the Prince Albert Raiders went to Regina and took home a 5-1 win over the Pats to string together two wins for the first time of the season. After a less than stellar game against Swift Current on Friday, the Raiders are looking to bounce back as they head to Regina again Tuesday night.The Raiders and Pats a...
Nov 05, 2024
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Hockey
Weekend rink report: Mintos, Northern Bears each split weekend series; Timberjaks drop contest at home
It was a busy slate on the ice for Prince Albert and area based teams. Here's how each team faired in their weekend matchups: Mintos split weekend with Pat Canadians to remain atop standings The Prince Albert Mintos retained first place in the Sask. Male AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) following their weekend split with th...
Nov 04, 2024
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Riders
Riders beat Lions, punch ticket to West Final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading to Winnipeg.Saskatchewan defended its home turf in the CFL West Division semifinal, defeating the B.C. Lions 28-19 in front of 26, 135 spectators at Mosaic Stadium."It's fun. I had a good time out there. It's what it's supposed to be. People get stressed out and grip the ba...
Nov 03, 2024
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High School Football
Carlton wins semifinal matchup over F.W. Johnson 39-13, advances to provincial finals
The Carlton Crusaders are headed to the dance. Carlton punched their ticket to the 5A provincial final on Saturday afternoon in front of a lively home crowd at Max Clunie Field, downing the F.W. Johnson Wildcats 39-13 in the semifinal matchup. Crusaders head coach Lindsay Strachan said he was impressed with his team ri...
Nov 02, 2024
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Raiders lose 9-4
Slow start for Raiders snaps winning streak
With the Prince Albert Raiders looked like they had finally found some momentum after two big wins in a row over Seattle and Regina, and they were excited to welcome back former Raiders captain Eric Johnston to the Art Hauser Centre as he brought the Swift Current Broncos. The Raiders got off to a bad start and could n...
Nov 02, 2024
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High School Football
Carlton set to host F.W. Johnson for 5A provincial semifinal matchup
It's do or die for the Carlton Crusaders this weekend as they prepare for their provincial semifinal matchup. Carlton is getting set to welcome Regina's F.W. Johnson Wildcats to Max Clunie Field on Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Both the Cru and the Wildcats are undefeated on the year en route to their respective le...
Nov 01, 2024
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Rematch from Sept 28
Raiders and Broncos set to do battle for second time this season
After playing eight straight games against Western Conference opponents they will only see once a year, the Prince Albert Raiders are getting ready for their second straight rematch of the season as they welcome the Swift Current Broncos to town on Friday night. The first time the Raiders and Broncos met was just the f...
Nov 01, 2024
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Pen to paper
Former Raider, WHL Champion Wiesblatt signs two-year deal with Nashville
A familiar face to Hockeytown North is staying put in the Music City. Former Prince Albert Raider and 2019 WHL Champion Ozzy Wiesblatt has signed a two-year contract with the Nashville Predators, worth $775,000 at the NHL level. The Preds have signed forward Ozzy Wiesblatt to a two-year, two-way contract worth $775,000...
Nov 01, 2024
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Raiders win 5-1
Raiders avenge home opener against Pats
Coming off their first win on home ice of the season over the Seattle Thunderbirds, the Prince Albert Raiders were back on the road Wednesday night to take on the Regina Pats in the Raiders' first game against an Eastern Conference opponent in nine games. The Raiders played their most complete 60 minute game of the sea...
Oct 31, 2024
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Road loss
Mintos fall to Blazers in OT
The Prince Albert Mintos saw their four-game win streak come to an end on Tuesday night, falling 6-5 in overtime to the Saskatoon Blazers at the SaskTel Centre. The Mintos were trailing 4-1 at one point in the second period and managed to whittle down the deficit and eventually tie the game late in the third. In the fi...
Oct 30, 2024
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On the road to regina
Raiders ready for rematch with Regina
The Prince Albert Raiders found their way back into the win column during Friday night's action against the Seattle Thunderbirds, and now they're looking to avenge their first loss of the season. For the first time in eight games, the Raiders will take on a fellow Eastern Conference battle against the Regina Pats. The ...
Oct 30, 2024
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