Local Sports

When Flin Flon Bombers head scout Jon Klassen contacted the five players the team selected in the 2016 SJHL draft, club officials were very pleased with the response Klassen received.

Former Flin Flon resident Isaac Jackson is thrilled at the possibility of suiting up for the Flin Flon Bombers. The squad announced last week that the 18-year-old defenceman was one of the prospects recently signed to a standard card.

Although hockey season is well over, the Whitney Forum came to life again last weekend as the City of Flin Flon hosted its annual Indoor Soccer Tournament.

Young talent was the talk of the Flin Flon Bombers spring camp this past weekend. At the event in Saskatoon, head coach and general manager Mike Reagan and his staff were impressed with the younger players who competed.

After four seasons with the Flin Flon Bombers, Tyson Empey is taking his game south. Empey, who captained the squad this past winter, has committed to play for Concordia University Wisconsin. The Falcons compete at the NCAA Division III level.

Hapnot Collegiate athletes were celebrated last Wednesday, May 18 at the school’s annual athletic banquet.

When the Manitoba Alliance captured a Canadian softball championship more than two decades ago, even Saskatchewan had reason to cheer. Well, parts of it.

David Roper believes his time with the Flin Flon Bombers can help pave his path from the blue line to the courtroom.

Despite a cool start to the season, soccer remains a hot ticket in the Flin Flon area. Phantom Lake Soccer Club registration is strong again this year with nearly 400 children signing up.

In a community where the provincial border is often viewed as a hindrance, the Flin Flon Minor Hockey Association sees potential benefits.