The SJHL are looking forward to this fall and getting all 12 teams back on the ice after not being able to crown a league champion the last 2 years.

The league announced they will be holding a coach's meeting in Nipawin June the 3rd to the 5th which will involve discussions surrounding timelines for training camp and regular season dates as well as potential number of games for the season.

They will also be discussing what to do with the bantam draft, the potential of yearly showcases and other matters pertaining to the league.

There is a lot of optimism surrounding next season's outlook with things starting to re-open slowly in Saskatchewan including baseball and soccer given the green light from the province to start playing games this Sunday.

While the goal is to get the teams back on the ice for September, the big debate could be on how many fans to let into buildings for the start of the season.

The scuttlebut from the different league coach's I have talked to is that a decision likely won't be made til much closer to the beginning of the season.

We hope to catch up to Head Coach and GM of the Bombers, Mike Reagan for next week's Norman Sportsline Program and get their perspective on things.

The Phantom Lake Golf Club is open for another season and look forward to seeing you through out the summer.

Once again they have something for everyone including Ladies night every Tuesday and Men's night on Thursday. Tee- times will start at 3.

You can also book a private lesson with Kelly by contacting the Pro- Shop.

The Junior lessons have been pushed back a few weeks due to some Covis cases in the schools but will be returning soon.

For information on memberships, tee times, up coming events and lessons call 306-688-5555.

Covid has had a very negative effect on sports the past couple of years and has hit junior hockey teams especially hard including the Flin Flon Bombers.

One of the players who suffered because of the pandemic was team captain Matt Flodell who only got to dress for two regular season games before the season was called off.

Matt was 20 and his tenure as captain was short lived but the Flodell name will continue with the organization the next three years.

The Bombers have signed Matt's younger brother Nathan who  played two seasons in the Saskatchewam Midget Triple A League with Beardy's and Battleford.

With the Blackhawks, Nathan put up 10 points in 44 games but only got to suit up for the Stars for three games before the season was halted. He collected 3 assists.

Flodell was selectd in the third round, 36th overall by the Melville Millionaires in the 2018 SJHL Bantam Draft,  and is extremely excited to be heading to the same junior club that his brother called home for the past three seasons.

“I was able to watch my brother play for the Bombers and I loved the atmosphere the community, fans and hockey club brought. I’m excited to start my junior hockey career with such a historic franchise.” 

Flin Flon Minor Hockey will be hosting their annual AGM by google meet on Monday June the 7th starting at 7pm.

The meeting will consist of a President's report, Norman AGM report, Treasure's report, a return to play update, questions from the floor and election of officers.

You will be able to join the meeting on the Flin Flon Minor Hockey website or the FFMH facebook page.

Just click on meet.google.com/ncm-cbsk-hzp

Another key signing this spring for the hardest working Coach and GM in the SJHL, Mike Reagan who has landed a talented forward south of the border.

The Flin Flon Bombers announced on social media today that they have signed forward Jacob Vockler out of Sioux Falls South Dakota.

Vockler who is 18,  and stands 6 ft tall ,  was a fifth round selection in the USHL Futures draft by the Lincoln Stars. Jacob suited up with the Belle Tire under 18 program where he put up pretty much a point per night with 65 points in 68 games.

Vockler also added 9 points in 5 playoff games.

Head Coach and GM, Mike Reagan says Vockler will  be a explosive player for the Maroon and White right off the hop. “Vockler is a highly skilled player that has a high hockey IQ and will be an exciting player to watch. We felt we needed to add a player with his offensive talent and we expect him to step in and produce right away.”

The Flin Flon Bombers are proud to announce that they are bringing back one of their biggest fundraisers, the annual boat raffle.

Due to Covid, they wern't able to hold the draw last year.

Tickets are now being sold for a 2021 Lund SSV 16 SS with a 40 HP ELPT and a Shore Lander trailor valued at over $21,000.00.

All prizes were purchased at Frontline Sport and Leisure and tickets are $20.00 each and only 3000 tickets are printed.

You can purchase tickets at Elite, Frontline or Super K. You can also contact Cole McCaig for an e- transfer at mccaig_cole@hotmail.com.

102.9 CFAR will broadcast the draw at 6:30 pm on  Tuesday June the 22nd.

The Phantom Lake Golf Club will be holding lessons for Junior's starting this weekend.

This is a great way to get a jump on the season with instruction, exercise and fresh air.

It will be $20.00 for 4 lessons which will be a half hour. The lessons will take place the next two weekends including this Saturday and Sunday and the following weekend, the 29th and 30th.

Sign up in age groups, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15.

Call the Pro- Shop to sign up at 306-688-5555 and all parents are encouraged to attend.

After a two year hiatus due to Covid 19, Flin Flon's Carson Lee is ready to return to the sport of wrestling.

Carson and his brother Hunter have been the face of amateur wrestling the past several years and have had  major success on the national and international stage.

Carson has been chosen to represent his country once again at the Pan American games in Oaxtepec Mexico June the 9th to the 13th, and the World Championships in Ufa Russia August the 16th to the 22nd.

This will be Carson's final year competing in the Junior category before moving up to Seniors. He has picked up three Pan Am Silver medals and one Bronze at the World Championships and is very driven to bring home a Gold medal.

You can support Carson with a donation on a go fund me page with a link on facebook. If you make a donation your name will appear on a new Flin Flon flag which Carson will take with him to his competitions.

The Flin Flon Bombers remain busy on the recruiting front and have landed a big Manitoba forward who could be one of the faces of the franchise for the next few seasons.

The Bombers have signed out of Brandon, 18 year old forward Cabrel LaBossiere.

LaBossiere spent the last three seasons with the Eastman Selects out of the Manitoba Midget Triple A League.

In 74 career games, LaBossiere put up 46 points and also added 2 points in 10 playoff games.

Cabrel's size and skill should allow him to be a dominating player in the SJHL and he is very happy to be heading up North.

“I’m super excited to be a part of a successful organization like Flin Flon. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the team and community and I can’t wait for the upcoming season.”  

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and restrcitions beingh implemented for youth sports in Manitoba , FFCR Minor Ball will be celling their 2021 season. The orginization realesed a stement saying "Our orginization firmly believes that AL Lchilldren should play even if we are a border town. We find the restrictions unfair  for our community and it wouldn't be fair if some can play and some can't becuase of where they reside"

The group hopes to be able to play next season .

Bomber forward Reid Robertson has a chance at winning an SJHL award.

The 20-year-old forward has earned a nod as a nominee for the SJHL’s Community Ambassador award, the second time in as many seasons that he’s earned the honour.

Robertson’s playing days as a Bomber are done, but during his time in Flin Flon, Robertson worked as a mentor with the Flin Flon School Division  and the Flin Flon Xtreme Hockey School. The winner of the Community Ambassador award will be determined by a fan vote on the SJHL’s Twitter page

https://twitter.com/theSJHL

Due to the tightened COVID-19 restrictions, the Phantom Lake Soccer Club has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 season, and wil revisit the decision - should restrictions change. PLSC knows how much the kids were looking forward the start of the season and hopes to see everyone back on the fields when restrictions allow.

Congratulations to former Flin Flon Bomber goaltender' s Travis  Crickard and Matt Weninger on winning gold with the Team Canada Under 18 program.

Canada won gold for the first time since 2013 beating Russia 5 to 3  this past Thursday in Frisco Texas.

Crickard came to the Flin Flon Bombers in 2005 after a trade with the Swan Valley Stampeders and suited up for 19 games before heading off to play for the Woodstock Slammers of the MJAHL.

Crickard is the current Team Canada Video Coach.

Weninger was acquired from the Kindersley Klippers in 2008 and played 73 games between 2008 and 2010 before picking up a scholarship to the University of Lethbridge.

Weninger is Team Canada's Goaltending Coach.

After a two year hiatus due to Covid 19 it looks like the Northern Saskatchewan Football league will make it's return this fall.

The Head Coach of the Creighton Kodiaks and League Commissioner Ryan Karakochuk was our guest on this past Tuesday's Norman Sportsline Program and said they held a virtual meeting.

The league will allow the different teams to hold training camps in mid-August with the regular season starting September the 2nd.

All 7 teams will compete in one division and you will play each team once making for a 6 game regular season.

Playoffs will begin on October the 23rd with Provincial Playdowns slated for October the 30th.

The Kodiaks will start their season on September the 8th in Sandy Bay.

You can hear Ryan's full interview here about how they will be proceeding with the return of the NSFL, plus lots of other sports talk including the CFL, MLB, NHL and NFL.

https://soundcloud.com/102-9-cfar-podcasts

The Phantom Lake Soccer Season is just about ready to get going as the board continues to make the preparations to get everybody back on the field.

There are still a number of coach's positions available for any parents who would like to enjoy the sport with their kids.

They are also accepting volunteer coaching spots from any former PLSC players who would like to coach. No experience is necessary.

If you are interested you can e-mail Erica at plsctechnical@gmail.com with your name, contact information, division and any questions you may have.

Congratulations to Kenny Kunkel who won the big Flin Flon Bomber 50/50 draw this past Friday night.

The pot went for $9,385.00 with Kenny collecting $4,692.50, with the other half going to the hockey club.

The Flin Flon Bombers want to thank everyone who purchased a ticket and let you know they have another exciting draw coming up later this week.

Look for the details on the Bomber web-site at bombers.ca and on social media.