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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Senior Hockey
TRHL set to embark on another season in Central Sask.
Teams, players, and board members alike are feeling the excitement ahead of opening night in the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL). President of the 12-team senior hockey league Raymond Carriere said everyone is chomping at the bit to get on the ice and start a new season. "The season came up on us fast, it feels l...
Oct 26, 2024
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For all the marbles
Carlton set to battle for NSFL title versus Martensville
The Carlton Crusaders are looking to be crowned Champions for the first time in the North Sask. Football League (NSFL). They have a chance to achieve the feat on Saturday on home field when they welcome the Martensville Royals to Max Clunie Field for the first time. The championship contest is the second since the leag...
Oct 26, 2024
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Raiders win 4-3
Four point night for Crocker as Raiders earn first win at home
After five games on the road in B.C. and seven straight games against Western Conference opponents, the Prince Albert Raiders returned home on Friday night for one last matchup out of conference against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Although the second period woes the Raiders have had all season still reared their head, th...
Oct 26, 2024
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Boxing
Red Wolf boxers to represent Sask. at Nationals
Devon Masuskapoe and Cole Ahenakew have literally punched their tickets to Nationals.The two talented boxers were chosen to represent Saskatchewan after successful outings last weekend at provincials in Saskatoon."This means everything to me to represent Prince Albert, represent my reserve, and represent this gym....
Oct 25, 2024
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Mustang commitments
Second-generation Mustangs commit; former tender Venne commits to NMU
A couple of familiar names will be on the back of two Melfort Mustang jerseys in the future.The team has announced that 2007-born forward Lincoln Rogers and 2007-born forward Trey Markus have committed to the club for the 2024-25 season. Rogers has five goals and six points in 10 games for the U18 AAA Prince Albert Min...
Oct 25, 2024
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Back at Home
Raiders set to welcome Seattle for first home game in two weeks
After the road trip through B.C. saw them go 1-4 through their five road games, the Prince Albert Raiders are looking to turn around a rough start to the season heading into Friday night's action against the Seattle Thunderbirds. The matchup with Seattle is the eighth straight game in a row the Raiders play against a W...
Oct 25, 2024
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Over 180 Raiders fans travel to game in Vancouver
Four years of rewarding experiences for Sue-Anne Crocker as a parent in the Raiders organization
While Saturday's game for the Prince Albert Raiders in Vancouver is one that the team is going to want to forget as soon as possible, the experience off the ice is one that Sue-Anne Crocker, mother of assistant captain Niall Crocker, is going to remember as a long time. With Niall being the longest tenured Raider now i...
Oct 21, 2024
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Raiders lose 10-1
Raiders blown out in final game of B.C. road swing
The Prince Albert Raiders looked to finish their B.C. road swing on a high note Saturday when they got set to take on the Vancouver Giants. Instead, the Raiders were steamrolled in a 10-1 loss after giving up three goals in less than two minutes two separate times in the game. In the first period, it took until the 4:3...
Oct 20, 2024
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Weekend split
Mintos split weekend to close out season series with Estevan
The Prince Albert Mintos managed a weekend split in their season series finale with the Estevan Bears at the Art Hauser Centre. Entering the weekend at 2-0 against the Bears on the season, Estevan managed to steal a win in game one on Friday. Down 3-1 entering the second period, Carter Cole lit the lamp for the first t...
Oct 19, 2024
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High school Football
Carlton advances to NSFL finals with win over St. Mary
The Carlton Crusaders are off to the North Sask. Football League (NSFL) finals. Carlton punched their ticket to the dance following their 43-0 route of their rival St. Mary at Max Clunie Field. The contest was a rematch of last year's semi-final however, it was St. Mary who prevailed pulling off a massive 32-28 upset. ...
Oct 19, 2024
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Raiders lose 6-4
Raiders drop early lead to Royals in B.C. road trip game four
After getting their first win in B.C. on Tuesday in Kamloops, the Raiders were looking to build on that momentum against the Victoria Royals on Friday night. While the Raiders poured on the pressure for an early lead at the end of the first, the Royals came back to win 6-4 over the Raiders.It took until 8:08 into the f...
Oct 19, 2024
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Rest in Peace
P.A. community icon, Bruce Vance, succumbs to cancer at 63
The city of Prince Albert is grieving after news broke Friday that local sports figure and community icon, Bruce Vance, has passed away following a long battle with colon cancer.Vance was diagnosed in 2013 and was declared disease-free a year later before the cancer came back in 2020. He was being cared for at Rose Gar...
Oct 18, 2024
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BC Road Trip Games 4 and 5
Raiders gearing up for final two games in BC
The Prince Albert Raiders have officially crossed the halfway mark of their road swing in British Columbia, getting there with a 5-2 win over the Kamloops Blazers on Tuesday. The team traveled to Victoria Wednesday, and they'll have one day to practice before they take on the Victoria Royals on Friday, and the Vancouve...
Oct 17, 2024
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Raiders win 5-2
Raiders offence stays hot to break losing streak against Kamloops
After losing their last six games but scoring four and five goals in their two most recent, the Prince Albert Raiders were hungry for a win when they got set for battle with the Kamloops Blazers. While they were outshot in three periods, the Raiders had the majority of the high quality chances in the game to win 5-2.To...
Oct 16, 2024
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Coming home with gold
Bears win Canadian Crown tournament
The Mann Northway Northern Bears left it all on the ice this weekend.The U18 AAA female hockey team from Prince Albert was in Devon, AB for the Canadian Crown Championship - a 12-team tournament featuring teams from across Western Canada. After winning the round-robin third overall with a 2-0-0-1 (W-L-T-OTL) record, Pr...
Oct 15, 2024
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Raiders lose 7-5
Bad bounces plague Raiders in Kelowna
The Prince Albert Raiders erased two different three goal deficits, and took a lead in the third period, but ultimately fell to the Kelowna Rockets 7-5 on Monday afternoon. In the first twelve minutes of the game, the Raiders had three powerplays where they would get close, but a fanned shot or a solid save from Jake P...
Oct 15, 2024
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Games 2 and 3 of BC road swing
Raiders B.C. roadswing continues with stops in Kelowna and Kamloops
While families around Saskatchewan gather round their supper tables for a Thanksgiving feast, the Prince Albert Raiders are hungry for their first win since opening weekend as they get set for back-to-back matchups with the Kelowna Rockets mid day on Monday and the Kamloops Blazers Tuesday evening.Starting with Monday'...
Oct 14, 2024
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Thanksgiving wrap-up
Weekend rink report: Bears to play for gold at Canadian Crown, Mintos sweep three-in-three
It was a busy slate on the ice for Prince Albert and area based teams. Here's how each team faired in their long-weekend matchups: Northern Bears to play for gold at Canadian Crown The Mann-Northway Northern Bears are going for the crown. The team is in Devon, AB this weekend for the Canadian Crown Championship, a 12-t...
Oct 14, 2024
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Riders win
Saskatchewan clinch home playoff game, dismantle Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders feasted on Thanksgiving Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders were in control from the very start and never looked back as the team clinched a home playoff game for the first time since 2021."Selfishly, we just know we're going to be able to conduct business as is and it's going to fee...
Oct 13, 2024
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Raiders lose 5-4
Four lead changes as Raiders start BC road swing in Prince George
With the Prince Albert Raiders having lost their last four games, one of which was in overtime, they were looking for a win when they came into Prince George to take on the Cougars Saturday night to start off the five game road swing through B.C. Despite a gutsy effort and an early lead, the Raiders would lose 5-4 in a...
Oct 13, 2024
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Roadtrip kickoff
Raiders embark on B.C. road trip in Prince George
A five-game road swing through British Columbia starts tonight for the Prince Albert Raiders as they take on the Prince George Cougars at the CN Centre.Prince George comes into the game with a B.C. Division-leading 4-2-3 record so far but they've lost their last three games, all at the hands of the Portland Winterhawks...
Oct 12, 2024
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Riders gameday
Riders can clinch home playoff spot in clash with Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to ensure CFL playoff football is played in the province this season.The Riders, who are on a three-game winning streak, host the B.C. Lions on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. If the Riders win, the Green and White will clinch a home playoff game for the first time since 2021.Due to t...
Oct 12, 2024
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Postseason football
St. Mary clinches playoff spot with narrow win over Lloydminster, Carlton secures first seed in NSFL
It's a case of déjà vu in the North Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL). Following the wrap up of the league's second regular season on Thursday, the final standings ahead of playoffs look pretty similar to what they were a year ago. Like last season, Carlton once again finished atop the standings, going ...
Oct 12, 2024
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Riders
AJ Ouellette returns to Riders backfield
AJ Ouellette is back.The Saskatchewan Roughriders running back will return to the lineup after missing the past six games due to a hip injury. In seven games this season, the prized free agent signing has 466 yards and three touchdowns."It felt good. It felt smooth, and it felt like I never left," Ouellette s...
Oct 11, 2024
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