Dauphin Herald Sports
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:30
GPCC hosts annual senior tournament
The Gilbert Plains Country Club hosted its annual Senior Mixed Open Tournament, with 120 golfers taking part. Pearl Maksymetz won the ladies tournament, carding an 88. Sam Robinson was awarded second place on a countback, while Joan Miller was third. They both shot a 90. Sue Leney was awarded top…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:29
Barbarians take advantage of shorthanded Mavs
A shortened lineup resulted in a lopsided loss for the Dauphin Mavericks, Saturday in Brandon. Facing the Barbarians with only 14 players available, dropped a 52-12 decision. Nick Searle and Willi Budzinski had Dauphin’s tries, while Daniel Evans had a convert. Mavericks player-coach Shawn Sarkonak said Brandon gave the Mavericks…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 09:44
Pep rally adds to excitement as Summer Games draw near
The host committee of the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games powered by Manitoba Hydro held a pep rally for its many volunteers, last week. The event gave the 800 volunteers a chance to get the information they will need when the games kick off next week. Carla Wolfenden, co-chair of the…
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 16:09
Second half woes continue for Mavs
The Dauphin Mavericks lost their third straight game, Sunday in Dauphin, falling 43-31 to the previously winless Winnipeg Wasps. Like their previous two losses on their home pitch, the Mavericks held a lead at halftime only to fall behind and lose the contest. Sunday, Dauphin led 24-22 at halftime, but…
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 16:07
Blizzard undergo name, logo change
The Blizzard Jr. A Hockey Club has a new name and logo. Well known as the OCN Blizzard since their inception in 1996, the organization has updated its name and logo effective immediately and will now operate as the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. “We wanted to show the inclusion and unity…
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 08:44
Mavericks seek to rebound from latest setback
The Dauphin Mavericks carried a lead into the second half of their game against the Brandon Barbarians, Saturday afternoon, but could not hold onto it, falling 34-31. Dauphin led 19-12 at halftime, but for the second straight game, the opposition erased that lead en route to beating the local men’s…
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 08:42
Teamwork leads to success on the links
The Gilbert Plains Country Club played host to two tournaments over the weekend. Saturday saw Mackenzie Binkley and Trudy Binkley team up to win the two-person, ladies scramble golf tournament, shooting a 77. Carrie Brook and Amber Tarrant were awarded second place on a countback over Marilyn S. and Pearl…
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 10:29
Mavericks learn from loss to top-ranked Assassins
A late surge by the Winnipeg Assassins led to the top team in Rugby Manitoba’s Division 2 beating the hometown Dauphin Mavericks, 36-22, Saturday at Kin Field. The Mavericks led at various times during the game, including a 22-17 advantage in the second half. But Winnipeg put its experience to…
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 10:29
Murray wins in playoff
A playoff was needed to determine the winner of the Gilbert Plains Men’s Open Golf Tournament, Saturday afternoon at the Gilbert Plains Country Club. Dale Murray birdied the first playoff hole to win the tournament over Boston Karlson and Zach Fedorak. They all carded a 77. Karlson was awarded second…
Tuesday, 09 July 2024 13:48
Fee helps guide Panthers to Stanley Cup glory
Dauphin native Myles Fee helped guide the Florida Panthers to a Stanley Cup victory, June 24, when th Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1 to capture first title in franchise history. Heading into the series, Fee said the team was confident. “I think the confidence level was always high. You…
Tuesday, 09 July 2024 13:46
Late-game blunder costly for Mavericks
The Dauphin Mavericks were seconds away from scoring a victory, Saturday at Kin Field, but ended up settling for a 15-15 draw with the Winnipeg Wanderers. In the dying minutes, with the Mavericks leading 15-12, Winnipeg chose to attempt a penalty kick which would tie the game. The initial kick…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 09:38
Kings add veteran Purdom to top six in three-way deal
The Dauphin Kings made a pair of trades, last week. In a three-way deal, involving the Selkirk Steelers and Kindersley Klippers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the Kings acquired 20-year-old forward Joel Purdom from the Steelers for a player development fee (PDF). The Kings had acquired forward Dawson Karol…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 09:37
Rangers turn to former players as new bench boss
The Parkland Rangers are turning to a former player to guide the team next season. Swan River native Josh Tripp will take over behind the bench for the Rangers, replacing Tyler Carefoot, who departed at the end of last season. Tripp played two seasons with the Rangers from 2013 to…
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 09:57
King report operational deficit
A drop in fund-raising revenue resulted in the Dauphin Kings reporting a financial loss for the 2023-24 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season. The local junior A hockey club reported total revenues of $612,018, compared to total expenses of $740,981, resulting in a loss of $128,963. The deficit was largely attributed…
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 10:41
Lady Mavericks return to pitch, men’s team gets wakeup call
The Dauphin Lady Mavericks returned to the pitch for the first time in more than 20 years, Saturday, when they traveled to Winnipeg to face the four-time defending Women’s Premier League champion Winnipeg Assassins in a game of 10s. Fielding a team with experience, the Lady Mavericks played well in…