The Winnipeg Ice is no more. On Friday, June 16, news broke that the Western Hockey League team was sold and will be re-emerging in Washington for the 2023-24 season. The news is heartbreaking for junior league fans who had closely followed the team, particularly in the latest run to the WHL Finals. But…
The month of June has been unforgettable for Manitobans performing on the international stage, particularly in golf and hockey. First, to the greens. On Sunday, June 11, Manitobans were glued to their televisions and computers, watching and re-watching one of the most impressive putts in PGA history, as Winnipeg-born Nick Taylor sank a 72-footer to…
When the Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro are in town, the energy in the community skyrockets. For the week of the games, thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and their family and friends from all corners of Manitoba pour into town. They participate in and watch competitions at the sport venues. Many eat…
What Is WASAC? What started out as two coaches, four leaders, and 40 children over 20 years ago, Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC) has surged to become one of the country’s largest employers for Indigenous youth, providing quality sport, recreation, and cultural programming for thousands of kids across the province. And the impacts…
Welcome back to part four of our series on high performance recovery. As a quick review: Part one: sleep Part two: nutrition and hydration Part three: training Today, we are talking about the fourth and final level of the recovery pyramid: Recovery Modalities for Optimal Performance. From the previous three articles, we know that…
It’s been two decades since the city of Dauphin first rallied to host our province’s most extensive multi-sport event. The Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro will make its highly anticipated return to Dauphin from August 11-17, 2024. Dauphin was originally scheduled to host the Games in 2020, but the challenges of the pandemic forced…
There are a range of potential injuries soccer players can experience, but many happen because of the nature of the sport. Soccer is considered a contact sport and a large amount of injuries happen because of collisions, which are usually with another player. Here are some common injuries players may experience. Ankle Sprain …