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After four seasons with the Flin Flon Bombers, Tyson Empey’s hometown could likely be listed as Swift Current / Flin Flon. “Flin Flon is for sure a second home for me,” he says.

Flin Flon Aqua Jets coaches Patti Lawrence (front to back) and Leigh Ann Nawrocki welcomed Northern Neighbours Community Foundation director Sheila Dubreuil to their practice on Nov.

Captain Tyson Empey had a pair of goals and three points as the Bombers split their two games with the Melfort Mustangs last week. The Bombers earned three of a possible four points with a 4-3 win and a 2-1 shootout loss on Wednesday, Nov.

Five swimmers from the Flin Flon Aqua Jets competitive swim club attended the Brandon Bluefins swim club Autumn Invitational Meet Oct. 24 and 25.

The Flin Flon Bombers rank near the bottom in the latest Source Embroidery SJHL Power Rankings. For the week ended Tuesday, Nov. 10, Flin Flon was listed ninth among the 12 teams.

Earning three of a possible four points against the SJHL’s top team has brought recognition for Zac Robidoux. The Flin Flon Bombers netminder was named the SaskTel SJHL Goaltender of the Week for the period ending Nov. 8.

The SJHL has renewed its partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to help find the cause and cure of type 1 diabetes. In recognition of November as Diabetes Month, each SJHL player will wear a JDRF sticker on his helmet.

It’s not clear if any of the Flin Flon Bombers are big fans of Willie Nelson, but “On the Road Again” does seem to be their theme song as of late.

Former Flin Flon Bombers goalie Devin Buffalo is enjoying his time on and off the ice at Dartmouth College.

Flin Flon Bombers forward Alex Smith has been named the Canalta Hotels SJHL Player of the Week. Smith, who centres Flin Flon’s top line, had a four-goal explosion last Friday night, Oct.