Opasquia Times Sports
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 14:40
Blizzard punch ticket to MJHL Final
For the first time since 2017, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard will vie for the Turnbull Cup.The Blizzard swept the Winker Flyers out of the playoffs Thursday night, denying the defending champions, and the top seeded team in the MJHL, a chance to repeat.“The sweep was never a thing for us…
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 14:45
OCN Storm Junior B Team wins the KJHL Cup
Fresh off winning the Keystone Junior Hockey League (KJHL) Cup, the OCN Storm Junior B Hockey Team headed to Alberta last weekend to compete in the 2025 Central Canada Cup. This season has been a challenging one for the OCN Storm Junior B Hockey Team, however, all the obstacles helped…
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:52
Give it a try at this year’s Tri-Community Triathlon
Many are looking forward to warmer weather so they can get out, get active and enjoy the great outdoors. The Tri-Community Triathlon is encouraging people to come out and give the event a try, even if it is for the first time.“We’re hoping to see lots of first-time triathletes come…
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:53
Midwest Karate hosts annual tournament
Midwest Karate The Pas hosted their annual Joseph Kryschuk Memorial Friendship Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The tournament saw 30 athletes, from seven years old to adult, compete in a safe, friendly and competitive tournament. The one-day tournament is hosted each year by Midwest Karate The Pas club as…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 11:38
Froese hailed as the 2025 Manitoba Provincial Wrestling Champion
Local resident 18-year-old Landon Froese has been focused on competing in contact sports for quite some time. He got his start with jiu-jitsu and has now transitioned to wrestling.“Last spring, I went to Montreal, competed there and won gold in jiu-jitsu,” said Froese. “I went up against some tough opponents.…
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 12:15
Blizzard ink long term agreement with coaching staff
The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are excited to announce the re-signing of Head Coach/GM Eric Labrosse and Assistant Coach Paul-Antoine (PA) Deslauriers to a five year contract with the team. "We are extremely excited about the staff we have heading into the season," Blizzard Owner Rob White commented. "This signing gives…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 15:30
Blizzard earn valuable points
It seems all but certain the OCN Blizzard and Dauphin Kings will meet in the first round of the MJHL playoffs in just a few short weeks. And fans got a preview of that last week as the Blizzard rattled off a pair of key divisional victories, including one over…
Friday, 16 December 2022 14:24
Blizzard take five of six weekend points
After a tough loss last week, OCN Blizzard Head Coach and General Manager Doug Johnson said that he was looking for six points at home with the Neepawa Titans coming to town for three games in less than 48 hours. They nearly pulled it off, earning five of a possible…