Manitoba sports lament and curling pride clash
A writer rails at Manitoba's amateur sports scene from mid January to March. He lauds curlers like Mert Thompsett and Kerry Burtnyk while lamenting weak national results, funding debates, and a perceived decline in youth dedication. He cites Pan Am era promises, facilities, and standout athletes such as Monica Wittmeier and Danny Halldorson, contrasting with limited medals.
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Kathy Vogt
Liz Appleby
Cheryl Prendergast
Diane Ogibowski
Minnedosa
Manitoba
Ams
Elfriede Goerman
Monica
Wittmeier
Lyon
Banman
Danny Boy
Rossburn 10s win C side of Atomic Cup in Roblin
Rossburn 10s captured the C side of the Atomic Cup tournament held March 21 22 in Roblin. Nine teams competed including Thompson Esterhazy Dauphin Yorkton Swan River Grandview Gilbert Plains Roblin and Rossburn. Rossburn beat Gilbert Plains 2 1 in OT to reach the C final and then defeated Thompson 3 1 for the title. Troy Luhowy led with two goals in the final and earned a puck and certificate with the team.
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Rossburn 10
Roblin
Thompson
Esterhazy
Dauphin
Yorkton
Swan River
Grandview
Gilbert Plains
Rossburn
Troy Luhowy
Craig Knight
Dauphin Rep
Tyson Shtykalo
Byran Susinski
Troy Kuhowy
Roblin Arena
Shoal Lake Hosts Bantam Hockey Championship Weekend
Shoal Lake Minor Sports Association hosts the 1981 Manitoba Bantam Provincial Championship at Shoal Lake Arena March 27 to 29. Four teams compete for the Manitoba spot at the national finals in Medicine Hat April 11 and 12 with Winnipeg Monarchs Thompson Niska King Miners Brandon Auto Wesmen in the field. First game Friday 9:00 P.M. Wesmen vs Monarchs. schedule includes 2:15 P.M. games Saturday and 3:45 P.M. Sunday with finals at 5:30 P.M. Sunday.
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Shoal Lake
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
Manitoba
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Winnipeg Monarchs
Winnipeg
Thompson Niska King Miners
Brandon Auto
Wesmen
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Jack Matheson
MCNA
Pronto Aga
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Provincial
Bantam
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