Lyndon Rush, Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, in two photos: left, at the induction ceremony on Sept. 24, and right, undated team photo. (Composite image by Amir Said) It may be hard to imagine someone from Saskatchewan’s flatlands being a champion bobsledder, but Lyndon […]
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Taking a blunt approach in concussion management study
All athletes involved in high-impact sports fear the dreaded C word: concussion. Unlike a sprained ankle or a dislocated shoulder, concussions can’t be treated with ice or slings however, a study being conducted at the University of Regina is looking into one new unconventional treatment: […]
CFL Western Final had fans on the edge of their seats
The CFL Western Final in Winnipeg on Sunday between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers had fans from both sides yelling at their TV screens. The game had those dressed in both blue and green on the edge of their seats with a narrow […]
Howe making name for himself in Capital City
Regina Pats forward Tanner Howe’s strong play this season has landed him a roster spot in the Capital City Challenge in the nation’s capital. For Pats assistant coach Ken Schneider, Howe’s growth as a player this year reflected his attitude and personality, on and off […]
Thunder undefeated season ends in prairie conference final
The Saskatoon Hilltops defeated the Regina Thunder Sunday afternoon, ending the Thunder’s season and handing them their first loss. After an eight win season where the Thunder suffered no losses, their playoff win against the Winnipeg Rifles had the Thunder at nine wins going into […]
‘Friends and skating:’ HEROS program brings hockey lover off the bench
Ava Snell loves to watch her sister play hockey. Now she can play, too, because of the Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS). “Friends and skating,” said 14-year-old Ava Snell who has an intellectual disability, when asked what she loved about hockey.