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The Creighton Kodiaks shone under Friday night lights in their home opener, defeating rivals Sandy Bay 60-13 in front of a packed hometown crowd.

One point, but not two - the Bombers couldn't keep the lead against La Ronge Friday night and fell 2-1 in the shootout.

If Kyle McIntyre thought he’d have a slow and gradual start to his new job as SJHL commissioner, he’s been mistaken. The new top guy for the league, since taking over the spot in the spring, has been busy remaking the league’s plans for business, outreach and sustainability.

How do you follow up a year where your team came one game from the promised land? If you’re the Bombers, you keep several of your best players, recruit heavily and keep eyes on the prize.

The Hapnot Kopper Kweens soccer and volleyball teams started their seasons off right, each earning wins in their first tournament of the season.

Offensive misfires and penalty woes sunk the Bombers in their second game of the season Saturday night, with Nipawin taking down Flin Flon 5-2.

The Bombers opened the SJHL season off with two quick points, beating Melfort 2-0 on home ice.

Make it 2-0 for the Creighton Kodiaks football team. The team cruised to a second victory of the season Wednesday, beating the Senator Myles Venne Huskies 60-0 in Air Ronge.

The NHL's Vegas Golden Knights are showing more interest in Flin Flon's Justin Lies. The 18-year-old forward is Las Vegas bound to take part in the team's annual rookie camp.

With the start of the regular season right around the corner, the Flin Flon Bombers now have an opening night roster.