Pats, Broncos to play WHL exhibition game in Estevan
The Swift Current Broncos and Regina Pats will face off on neutral ice during this year’s Western Hockey League (WHL) preseason when the two clubs travel to Estevan’s Affinity Place.
Announced Tuesday by the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), the exhibition contest is set for Sept. 13.
Proceeds from one third of the gate admission and the 50/50 draw will support the Estevan Minor Hockey Association.
Additionally, every child registered in Estevan Minor Hockey for the upcoming season will receive a free ticket to the game.
“After seeing the support of our fan base and the appetite for hockey during last years playoffs and Centennial Cup we want to continue to bring top quality events to the city of Estevan and Affinity Place,” Bruins president Josh Biggs said in a statement from the team. “This a great opportunity for people in Estevan and surrounding areas to watch projected NHL number one draft pick and Pats superstar Connor Bedard in our home rink.”
The Pats begin preseason play on Sept. 9 in Prince Albert, followed by a rematch in Regina the following night. The first game of the regular season is scheduled for Sept. 23 against the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Brandt Centre.
Previous exhibition contests played by the Pats outside of Regina included a game at Ochapowace First Nation in 2016 and a game in Shaunavon in 2011. The Swift Current Broncos last played a neutral site game in 2019 in Irvine, Alta. against the Medicine Hat Tigers.
“We’re excited for the unique opportunity to play in a market like Estevan,” Broncos general manager Chad Leslie said in a release. “The people of Estevan have a long history of supporting junior hockey and we’re thrilled to showcase our league and organization to them.”
The Bruins are set to kick off their own Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season at Affinity Place on Sept. 16 against the Yorkton Terriers.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Person on fire outside Trump's hush money trial rushed away on a stretcher
A person who was on fire in a park outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush money trial is taking place has been rushed away on a stretcher.
Mandisa, Grammy award-winning 'American Idol' alum, dead at 47
Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on 'American Idol' in 2006, has died, according to a statement on her verified social media. She was 47.
Senators reject field trip to African Lion Safari amid elephant bill study
The Senate legal affairs committee has rejected a motion calling for members to take a $50,000 field trip to the African Lion Safari in southern Ontario to see the zoo's elephant exhibit.
CFIA monitoring for avian flu in Canadian dairy cattle after U.S. discoveries
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is encouraging veterinarians to keep an eye out for signs of avian influenza in dairy cattle following recent discoveries of cases of the disease in U.S. cow herds.
She set out to find a husband in a year. Then she matched with a guy on a dating app on the other side of the world
Scottish comedian Samantha Hannah was working on a comedy show about finding a husband when Toby Hunter came into her life. What happened next surprised them both.
DEVELOPING G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.
'It could be catastrophic': Woman says natural supplement contained hidden painkiller drug
A Manitoba woman thought she found a miracle natural supplement, but said a hidden ingredient wreaked havoc on her health.
After hearing thousands of last words, this hospital chaplain has advice for the living
Hospital chaplain J.S. Park opens up about death, grief and hearing thousands of last words, and shares his advice for the living.
Vancouver firefighter in rehab at home after losing leg to flesh-eating infection overseas
A family trip took a frightening turn for Christopher Won when he was diagnosed with flesh-eating disease while in Hong Kong and now, after weeks of treatment overseas, the Vancouver firefighter is back home recovering.