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Former Blizzard steps away from ice 2
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- 09:18 AM, Jun 28
On May 24 it was announced that former OCN Blizzard defenceman and The Pas’ own Hayden Yaremko had signed up with the University of Victoria Vikes Hockey Club.
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Bob Kerslake top shooter in Million Dollar Hole In One 2
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- 03:31 PM, Jul 31
This past week the Million Dollar Hole In One over at the Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club took place, drawing people to the driving range over the course of the five days it took place.
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Blizzard net first win of season 2
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- 11:43 AM, Oct 16
The OCN Blizzard played two home games this weekend as they took on the Steinbach Pistons at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre (GLMC) on Friday and Saturday night.
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Matthew Greening wins player of the month award 2
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- 08:38 AM, Dec 08
Before Friday night’s game that the OCN Blizzard played against the Steinbach Pistons, OCN defenceman Matthew Greening was named the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Player of the Month.
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Sibling referees take to the ice together for the first time 2
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- 02:03 PM, Jan 10
Hockey for many people in The Pas and area is a family sport and the A&W & Funky Threadz Novice Tournament this past weekend was no exception, but for the referees of that tournament it was also a time to spend with family.
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Blizzard acquire new defenceman 2
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- 01:41 PM, Jan 11
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) trade deadline took place this Wednesday the trade deadline was the last chance for many teams to trade for new players reinforcing parts of the team that need it, trade out any outlying players or simply further r
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Huskies vying for first in Good Deeds Cup bid 2
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- 02:13 PM, Jan 25
The cup honours local hockey clubs that give back to their communities and for The Pas Huskies, their efforts have to do with the local homeless shelter, Oscar’s place.
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Blizzard game postponed 2
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- 01:54 PM, Feb 01
This week there was supposed to be an OCN Blizzard game on the road against the Swan Valley Stampeders Tuesday night but due to a state of emergency in the Town of Swan River caused by a major problem in water distribution within the community.
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Olympic silver medallist shares her hockey story with community 2
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- 03:06 PM, Mar 06
This past Saturday night silver medallist from the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Brigette Lacquette came to The Pas and area to speak at the Roy H. Johnston Arena.
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Blizzard ready to rock the GLMC 2
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- 01:44 PM, Mar 08
The first round of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) for the OCN Blizzard starts tonight at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre (GLMC) as OCN takes on the Winkler Flyers in a best of seven-game series.
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The OCN Storm season in review 2
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- 01:49 PM, Mar 08
The OCN Storm hockey season is now over and there is much to look back on from when the season started in early October all the way though until the playoffs started in late February with its ups, downs, highlights and more.
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Locals do well at ‘18 Winter Games 2
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- 11:36 AM, Mar 15
Among the many different athletes in northern Manitoba who took part in the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games, which took place recently in Thompson were over 10 local athletes, some of those coming back with medals of their own.
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Blizzard season-in-review a mixed bag of good and bad 2
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- 01:10 PM, Mar 22
After a hard fought regular season and a competitive playoff series against the Winkler Flyers, the OCN Blizzard hockey season came to a quick end during a game six overtime loss on the road in Winkler.
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Blizzard say goodbye to season; nine players 2
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- 09:19 AM, Mar 27
OCN Blizzard this past Wednesday night at the Aseneskak Casino had their annual Blizzard Wind-Up, a night to say bye to the players for another season and to have their annual Blizzard Awards to congratulate players who excelled in certain areas.
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Dewar makes CSB rankings 2
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- 01:38 PM, Apr 17
The Pas local Connor Dewar has made the final rankings for the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau (CSB) for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
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Gulutzan removed as head coach by Calgary 2
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- 02:11 PM, Apr 19
A former resident of The Pas is once again on the outside of the NHL ranks after being fired from his coaching position Tuesday afternoon.
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Community support for Humboldt victims “unbelievable” 2
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- 02:15 PM, Apr 19
In the wake of the tragedy which struck the Humboldt Broncos Junior A hockey team just two weeks ago today, The Pas, OCN and surrounding area rallied together, just like so many communities across the nation and around the world to honor the victims and s
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Hedley heads to Dauphin 2
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- 01:02 PM, Apr 26
This Monday it was revealed on the Dauphin Kings social media page that former OCN Blizzard Head Coach and General Manager Doug Hedley is back with the Kings after resigning from his positions with OCN earlier this month.
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Blizzard name new GM 2
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- 01:28 PM, May 08
Coming on board as the new General Manager of the OCN Blizzard is former Head of Scouting Wayne Yaremko. Yaremko will be preparing the Blizzard for the upcoming season over the summer.
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OCN Blizzard pick eight players in Bantam draft 2
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- 11:52 AM, Jun 05
This Sunday was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) Bantam Draft was held down in Winnipeg, as the various teams of the MJHL make bids for the bantam players they want to enlist for upcoming seasons.
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