Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
Tag Archives: Hockey
Sask. parents thrilled as son Kris Knoblauch named Oilers' head coach
On Monday night, a dream will come true for Saskatchewan's Kris Knoblauch. On Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the 45-year-old Knoblauch - who's originally from the small Saskatchewan town o...
Nov 13, 2023 FILE - New York Rangers acting head coach Kris Knoblauch talks with players during the third period of his team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers in San Jose, Calif., Jan. 13, 2022. Jay Woodcroft is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers after the supposed Stanley Cup contenders lost 10 of their first 13 games this season. Woodcroft was fired Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Knoblauch, Connor McDavid's junior hockey coach, was named Woodcroft's replacement, and Hall of Famer Paul Coffey joins his staff as an assistant. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)
U-13 Saskatoon Comets host breast cancer awareness game
The under-13 AA Saskatoon Comet Fury hosted a breast cancer awareness game Saturday afternoon at Merlis Belsher Place. Fury Head coach Laura Schaefer said the main goal of Saturday's game was to ensur...
Nov 04, 2023 The Saskatoon Comet Fury walk out with Pink Jerseys to support breast cancer research (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Former Humboldt Bronco Jacob Wassermann aims for Paralympic rowing
Saskatoon's Jacob Wassermann is working his way up the ranks in the sport of rowing. Wassermann, 23, is a former member of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team and a survivor of the team's 2018 bus crash ...
Oct 27, 2023 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann on the water in Saskatoon. (Jacob Wassermann/Submitted)
Saskatoon minor hockey adding eight new teams this season
Eight additional teams have been added to accommodate the growth of Saskatoon minor hockey, meaning 305 total teams will compete across the various age groups. Of that total, 253 teams are based in Sa...
Oct 26, 2023 Kelly Boes, executive director of the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, says ice surfaces including those at Merlis Belsher Place, will be in high demand this season. (650 CKOM file photo)
Battlefords local Gregg Sheppard reflects on selection to Bruins' 'Historic 100'
By Martin Martinson In celebration of their 100th anniversary season, the Boston Bruins recently announced a list of the 100 most legendary players in franchise history, with one name in particular st...
Oct 25, 2023 One of just 15 players from the Battlefords to make the NHL, Gregg Sheppard leads the lot in total games played (657), goals (205), assists (293) and points (498) at the highest level, over a 10-year career spent primarily with the Boston Bruins. (Submitted photo/Boston Bruins)
Saskatchewan-born hockey broadcaster steps away from ESPN after diagnosis
A Saskatchewan native and famous ESPN hockey broadcaster is stepping away from the desk. On Tuesday, as the NHL opens its new season, it was announced that Barry Melrose will not be returning to ESPN ...
Oct 10, 2023 Former Los Angeles Kings coach Barry Melrose speaks to fans as he is honored prior to an NHL hockey game between the Kings and the Calgary Flames, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Los Angeles. Melrose is stepping away from his role at the ESPN network after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, ESPN announced Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Connor Bedard's mom says 18-year-old's NHL debut feels 'surreal'
Connor Bedard will make his NHL debut on Tuesday, wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey. The Blackhawks are set to open their regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 10. Bedard, who playe...
Oct 10, 2023 Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve list for the Chicago Blackhawks. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Wickenheiser takes rightful place in Sask. Sports Hall of Fame
Home is where the Hall is for Hayley Wickenheiser. The Shaunavon-born hockey star is one of seven people being inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Regina on Saturda...
Sep 23, 2023
Saskatoon Blades hire first female coach in club history
The Saskatoon Blades are welcoming a woman onto their coaching staff for the first time in the WHL club's history. On Tuesday, the Blades announced that Christine Bumstead will work as a performance c...
Sep 19, 2023 On Tuesday, the Blades announced that Christine Bumstead will work as a performance coach with the WHL club this year. (Electric Umbrella/Huskie Athletics)
Paddock not surprised by Connor Bedard's early NHL success
Hockey phenom Connor Bedard is making a big entrance into the National Hockey League. The 18-year-old rookie recorded a hat trick in the first game of the league's Prospects Tournament on Saturday. ht...
Sep 19, 2023 Former Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard recorded a hat trick in the first game of the league’s Prospects Tournament on Saturday. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
