The Flin Flon Bombers have swung a three way deal to land a veteran goaltender from the MJHL.

Mike Reagan confirmed earlier today that they have picked up 19 year old Zac Robidoux from the Portage Terriers.

The Bombers will send Portage the rights to  20 year old forward Jesse Shykaruk, who split time last season between Kamloops and Moose Jaw of the WHL.

The OCN Blizzard are also part of the deal with the Bombers sending  the rights to 20 year old forward Logan Harland to OCN who played a few games  last year with the Bombers and Acadie Bathurst of the QMJHL.

Robidoux will give the Bombers a veteran presence in between the pipes after losing Simon Hofley to a scholorship.

Robidoux comes in with great numbers including a goals against of 1.77 and a Royal Bank Cup Championship under his belt.

Mike Reagan is very excited about this deal " Zac was the winning goalie in the RBC, he is only 19 and will be a 2 year guy. He is 6 foot 3, which we like having a big goal tender. When we lost Simon Hofley, we wanted a guy who was experienced and going to help us win some hockey games."

Robidoux is  expected to be with the Bombers when they open up main camp this Thursday at the Whitney Forum.

The Canadian Junior Hockey League in partnership with Hockey Canada announced the coaching staff for the World Junior A Challenge in Whitby and Cobourg Ontario, December the 13th to the 19th .

Mike Reagan Head Coach and General Manager of the Flin Flon Bombers was named an assistant, and has been heavily involved in the selection process for players coming out of Saskatchewan the last 3 years for the World Junior A Challenge.

Reagan is considered one of the best recruiters in the SJHL and has more coaching victories than any other Bomber coach in the modern era since 1983.

In 8 seasons Reagan sports a coaching record of: 243-172.

I caught up with Mike yesterday and asked him his thoughts on being chosen to help coach Canada West and how this opportunity came about.

The Bombers are preparing for Main Camp which will be taking place at the Whitney Forum September the 3rd and 4th, and play their first exhibition game Sept the 5th when they host Nipawin.

Don't forget to sign up for the Bomber Golf Tournament September the 11th. You can sign up individually or with a group of 4. Every group will have at least 1 Bomber player, with tremendous prizes up fro grabs. Sign up at the office at 204-687-4404.

It is time for the annual Flin Flon Bomber Golf Tournament, taking place at the Phantom Lake Golf Club Friday September the 11th.

Shotgun start at 5PM and you need to sign up by September the 9th.

You can enter in a group of 4 or individually. Every group will include a Bomber player.

$75.00 to enter, and you can sign up at the Bomber office by calling 204-687-4404.

A number of great prizes will be up for grabs.

Flin Flon Minor Hockey will be hosting their registration September the 10th and 11th at the Flin Flon Community Hall, during the Under One Roof registration.

Both days are 4-8PM. One parent must have completed the Respect in Sport Parents Program to register their child.

There will be a late registration fee of $35.00, if registering after the 11th.

The Walt Cunningham Labour Day Classic makes it's return to the Phantom Lake Golf Club , Saturday Sept the 5th til Monday Sept the 7th.

Shotgun starts at 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Remember they will take the first 120 paid and your registration for $120.00 will includes 4 meals and great prizes.

To sign up call the Pro Shop at 306-688-5555.

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The Flin Flon Bombers are just over two weeks away from the start of their Main Camp to kick of the 2015-16 SJHL season. 

Head Coach and General Manager Mike Reagan and his staff were busy this off season making deals and be involved in the first annual SJHL Draft.

One of the deals the team has announced was the acquisition of 1996 born Adam Wison (Edmonton, AB) from the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL in exchange for future considerations.

Wison had seven points (3g, 4a) in 39 games in his rookie season with the Pontiacs.  The 6’3, 203 pounder also had 88 penalty minutes. 

“He’s a big body that will play with some grit,” commented Reagan about Wilson.  “He’s a good skater that put up some decent numbers in AAA Midget.”

Wilson and the Bombers will hit the ice for the first time on Thursday September 3 when the team’s Main Camp opens up at the Whitney Forum.

  The team will have their first exhibition game on September 5 against the Nipawin Hawks at home.

Adam Wison - @A_Wilson4

The Flin Flon Bombers will be opening up their training camp September the 3rd and 4th at the Whitney Forum. Over 60 kids are expected to try and make this year's squad.

No rest for the wicked as they will begin their pre-season schedule the next day September the 5th.

Here is the complete pre-season schedule:

2015 Pre Season Schedule

Don't forget to pick up your season tickets at the Bomber office, open Mon-Friday at the Flin Flon Community Hall 12:30-5. The Bombers except post dated cheques.

The season ticket incentive continues, and if you buy a ticket before tomorrow you could win a a Flex Pack and a t-shirt. If you purchase a ticket between August the 15th and September the 1st, you could win a Bomber Hoodie and Bomber Hat.

The regular season starts the weekend of September the 18th and 19th against the Nipawin Hawks.

The Creighton Kodiaks 6 man football team are ready to defend their Ralph Pilz Trophy, which they picked up in their  inaugural season by going undefeated.

The Kodiaks steamrolled the competition in going 7-0, including a demolition over Pinehouse in the league Final 67-41.

One of the Kodiak challenges will be in replacing League MVP and Scoring Champion Evan Linnick who has graduated. The Kodiaks are well coached and have a lot of tremendous athletes who are looking forward to their second season,  and are heavily favored to repeat.

Here is the Kodiak schedule:

Thurs Sept 3rd VS Sandy Bay

Thurs Sept 10th AT Senator Myles (Lac La Ronge)

Thurs Sept 24th AT Cumberland House

Thurs Oct 1st VS Churchill (Laronge)

All games start at 4, with the playoffs starting Oct 8th.

Listen for reports, interviews and summaries on 102.9 CFAR and flinflononline.com.

The 2015 Cranberry Trout Challenge wrapped up yesterday at Lake Athapap. Over 50 boats took part and here are the top 10 finishers.

1.  Thomas and Chuchmuch  ( Cranberry and The Pas)

2.  Boychuk and Hyska  (Flin Flon)

3. Mischuk and Mischuk (The Pas)

4. Mezaros and Knight (Cranberry)

5. Johnston and Fidierchuk (Cranberry)

6. Lundie and Lundie (Cranberry)

7. Reich and Minish ( Swan River)

8. Bickel and Bickel ( The Pas)

9. Matheson and Holmes (Sheriden)

10. Lavis and Kozar (Flin Flon)