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Defenceman Scott Campbell (left) and coach Larry Hillman (centre), pictured here with Terry Ruskowski, were both members of the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1978.

Remembering those we lost in 2022

T. Kent Morgan 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

To begin the new year, Memories of Sport wants to remember the sports athletes, builders, officials and volunteers who died during 2022. The best place to start is with individuals who were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, with their year of induction noted, as well as the members of teams honoured by the Hall.

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Hawks hope to soar in second half of season

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Hawks hope to soar in second half of season

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

The Charleswood Hawks of the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League are halfway through an up-and-down season, sitting in sixth place in the 10-team league at press time.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Hawks hope to soar in second half of season

REC’s Kallon commits to Wesmen

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REC’s Kallon commits to Wesmen

Staff reporter 1 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

River East Collegiate varsity girls basketball player Jennifer Kallon committed recently to play for the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

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On Dec. 14, Wesmen women’s coach Alyssa Cox stopped by River East as Jennifer Kallon, a 5-foot-10 guard in Grade 12, officially signed her commitment papers.

Sabres rattling for WHSHL division title

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Sabres rattling for WHSHL division title

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Going into the holiday break, the Sanford Collegiate Sabres varsity boys hockey team was nipping at the heels of Stonewall Collegiate for first place in the Winnipeg Free Press Division of the Winnipeg High School Hockey League.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

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The Sanford Collegiate Sabres are off to a strong start and sat two points shy of a tie for first in the Winnipeg Free Press Division at the holiday break.

CJS Olympiens leading MWHSHL’s top division

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CJS Olympiens leading MWHSHL’s top division

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Consistency remains a core strength of the Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Olympiens girls hockey team, which currently sits on top of the Manitoba Women’s High School Hockey League’s CTV Division 1.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

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The Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Olympiens girls hockey team is pictured during a recent visit to Montreal at Bell Centre, where it watched the Montreal Canadians play. The team currently sits on top of the Manitoba Women’s High School Hockey League’s CTV Division 1.

Two-sport athlete dreams big

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Two-sport athlete dreams big

Troy Westwood 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Josh Caspillo is a 14-year-old Grade 9 student at Collège Jeanne-Sauvé.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

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Josh Caspillo goes up for a shot while playing with Collège Jeanne-Sauvé’s junior varsity basketball team.

Sport returned in full force in 2022

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Sport returned in full force in 2022

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

March: Garden City’s JV girls win provincial basketball tournament

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Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

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High school bonspiel once ruled holiday sports

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High school bonspiel once ruled holiday sports

T. Kent Morgan 4 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

Right after Christmas, from the late 1940s into the middle of the 1970s, the Manitoba high school curling bonspiel was a major sporting event in Winnipeg.

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Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

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Brian Clapham’s victory at the 1967 provincial high school curling championship was given plenty of coverage in the Winnipeg Free Press.

A look back at east Winnipeg sports in 2022

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A look back at east Winnipeg sports in 2022

Sheldon Birnie and Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTERS 5 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

In 2022, east Winnipeg athletes had a lot to celebrate. Here’s a look back at some of the top eastside sports stories of the year.

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Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

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CJS Olympiens vs. JH Bruns Broncos in WWHSHL CTV Division final game 3 on March 17, 2022.

Watch out Luka, here comes Bepo

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Watch out Luka, here comes Bepo

Troy Westwood 3 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

Bepo Malbasa is a seven-year-old Grade 2 student at Const. Edward Finney School.

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Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

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Bepo Malbasa poses in the colours of the Croatian national soccer team in front of the family Christmas tree.

A decade to remember

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A decade to remember

By Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 5 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

Justin Légaré certainly knows how to go out on top.

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Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

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Justin Légaré is pictured in this 2021 file photo. Légaré is leaving his position as head coach of the Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges women’s soccer team’s. This past season, the team won its third consecutive Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference championship.

Local high divers make splash at world championships

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Local high divers make splash at world championships

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Three young Winnipeg divers were recently in Montreal, competing in the wWorld Junior Diving Championships as high divers.

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Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

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(From left) Winnipeggers Alex Tiaglei, Adam Cohen, and Anna Wylie competed at the World Junior Diving Championships in Montreal earlier this month.

Jr. Canucks serving opponents ca-knuckle sandwiches all year

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Jr. Canucks serving opponents ca-knuckle sandwiches all year

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

After the St. James Jr. Canucks’ last season, in which the team marked a franchise-best 37-4-4 regular season record before cruising through the playoffs to Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League championship, it was a tall order for this year’s team to live up to the hype.

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Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

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Defenseman Rory Neill leads the MMJHL in scoring at press time.

Hockey the focus of this year’s sports books

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Hockey the focus of this year’s sports books

T. Kent Morgan 4 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022

Hockey dominates the sports books with a connection to Manitoba this holiday season. Winnipeg Jets fans will enjoy books by former player Norm Beaudin and broadcaster Curt Keilback, while the story of the 1920 Olympic champion Winnipeg Falcons is told in two very different books by Cathie Eliasson and David Grebstad.

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Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022