Opasquia Times Sports
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 11:32
Roadrunners host Brent Lechelt Invitational
The Pas Roadrunners Swim Club hosted a memorable weekend of competition, community, and inspiration at this year’s Brent Lechelt Invitational, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025.The annual meet brought together swimmers, families, and volunteers from across the tri-community and beyond to celebrate the sport of swimming and honour Brent Lechelt,…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:36
Following in his father’s footsteps
Most often, when a parent coaches their children in a sport, they foster a love of the game that they pass on to the next generation. This is something that Keith Guay Sr. has done with his sons. Back in Keith Guay Sr.’s time, he coached two teams that won…
Monday, 30 June 2025 10:33
The Pas Roadrunners wrap up season with final swim meet
The Roadrunner Swim Club capped off their season at the Mike Mintenko Summerfest in Moose Jaw this past weekend, and were the only Manitoban Club to make the trek. This meet brought more than just races and ribbons. Held in an outdoor pool, this meet challenged swimmers to push beyond…
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 14:59
Disc golf taking flight in The Pas
Last week, The Pas’ Devon Park hosted the National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) on June 7. Disc Golf is a new sport catching on and growing in many rural and northern Manitoba communities.“Disc golf works just like regular golf in scoring and play etiquette,” said The Pas Devons Park…
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 15:01
Valin set to lead Blizzard in fall of 2025
The saying used to be “Go West” to seek your fortune and opportunity. But if you’re already as far west as you can get, perhaps the saying is now “Go East”.That’s what the Northern Manitoba Blizzard’s new head coach is doing. Coming off a championship season that saw their coaching…
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 11:51
Blizzard in search of new leadership for next season
The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are in the market for a new head coach and a new assistant coach, which of course means that Blizzard Head Coach Eric Labrosse and Assistant Coach P.A. Deslaurier are moving on to pursue other opportunities.The announcement came on May 24, just days after the Blizzard…
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 11:54
Midwest Karate competes
Midwest Karate The Pas has shown that hard work and dedicated training lead to success. Students in the club attended the JKA National Championship in Winnipeg, where they came home with several medals. The tournament is held annually in the spring and tests the athletes’ ability in both kata (patterns)…
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 13:42
Blizzard season ends, but what a season it was
All good things must come to an end. And, while the Blizzard wanted to be the Centennial Cup champions, they bowed out of the national tournament last Friday, falling 4-0 (EN) to the Rockland Nationals in the quarter-final round, thus settling on being the reigning Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions.The…
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 13:45
Swimming for awareness of Lupus
May 10 marked World Lupus Day, a time to bring awareness to a complex and often misunderstooddisease that affects many Canadians. In recognition of this day, Lupus Canada issued a national challenge from May 1 to 10, encouraging Canadians to complete 1,000 repetitions, whether it’s running, cycling, swimming, or another…
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:28
Blizzard have national championship aspirations
With four of a possible six points in their first two games, and no regulation losses, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard are well poised to make the playoff round this coming weekend at the 2025 Centennial Cup in Calgary.The top junior A champions from across the country are battling it out…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:30
Blizzard crowned champions
It took the Northern Manitoba Blizzard three attempts and three extra overtime periods, but it was well worth the effort as they finally captured the Turnbull Cup as MJHL champions last Thursday in Dauphin.Quincy Supprien (fifth) scored on an innocent looking shot off a draw in the Dauphin zone at…
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…