There is no better person than
@CodyFajardo17
to be the
@sskroughriders
starting QB right now. He's a warrior on the field and a great person off of it.
The negative personal comments he gets online, which stem from jealousy and insecurity, are completely uncalled for.
#CFL
Sask Government has announced funding for junior hockey in the province.
Each of the five
@TheWHL
teams in SK get $600,000 each, while
@theSJHL
(as a league) gets $1-million.
Some news…
I am excited to announce that I have joined the
@LeaderPost
sports department, taking on the coverage of the Riders, Pats and all things local.
Thanks to everyone at Postmedia for the warm welcome already!
Tonight on
@GlobalRegina
at 6 & 10 pm, former
@WHLPats
captain Logan Pyett is resuming his professional hockey career, after 2 years away from the game battling cancer.
#yqr
WATCH: 9-year-old Luc Brisebois, from Gravelbourg, SK, has developed into quite the young entrepreneur, cutting grass to earn money for goalie equipment.
And now, he's paying it forward.
#sask
#saskhockey
Warren Woods was one of the most down to earth, easy going guys I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with. The whistle in his laugh when he really got going was truly infectious. A fixture in our community gone too soon. Rest In Peace, Woodsy.
#CFL
's craziest stat of the year:
#Riders
QB
@CodyFajardo17
leads the CFL in punting average (49.0 yards on 1 attempt). Teammate, and actual punter,
@JonRyan9
is 2nd with 48.8 average yards on 107 attempts.
#Riders
Pete Robertson on the head butt to
#Bombers
QB Zach Collaros:
“I just gotta learn how to control myself a little bit, but it’s the game, you can’t just really do extra with the quarterback.
“I realize what I did. I’m a grown man so I know when I make a mistake.”
#CFL
Biggest injury news of the day is on LB Solomon Elimimian, who's set to make his
#Riders
debut this week.
"It's time & I'm just excited to be with the guys & be on the field."
#CFL
It took a lot of courage for Logan Linklater to reach out & get help when it came to his mental health but he's glad he did.
He &
@WHLPats
teammate Zane Rowan speak on the importance of positive mental health conversations ahead of Friday's
#TalkToday
game.
@CMHARegina
@TheWHL
16-year-old Connor Bedard is the youngest player on Team Canada's World Jr. selection camp roster.
And after putting up an impressive showing at the World U18 tournament last spring for Canada, he's looking to use that experience to crack the U20 roster.
@WHLPats
#Riders
right tackle Jacob Brammer — who was making his first career
#CFL
start — was graded as the top offensive lineman by Pro Football Focus (
@PFF
) last week.
QB Shea Patterson and WR Ajou Ajou were also graded the best at their position in Sask's 19-9 victory over Winnipeg.
Would have loved to see a sold out Brandt Centre for the opening game of the 100th
#MCMemorialCup
, instead there are dozens of empty seats. Gotta think the $75+ ticket price doesn’t help. Needs to be a family-friendly event. Here’s how many tickets are left just before puck drop.
Regina Pats captain
@LoganNijhoff
has been named the 2022 Dayna Brons Honorary Award winner for his work with
@hkygivesblood
and
@CanadasLifeline
.
He was surprised with a ceremony this afternoon, where he received the award from Dayna's parents, Lyle and Carol.
@WHLPats
#WHL
North Regina Little League knocks off Vancouver’s Little Mountain 4-3 in the Canadian Little League Championship.
North Regina will now heading to the Little League World Series after knocking off the defending champions, who hadn’t lost prior to today.
#LLWS
@NRLLBaseball
#Riders
players are 95% vaccinated with at least 1 shot, according to head coach Craig Dickenson.
He said there are only 3 players who aren't and while he didn't name any names, it doesn't appear any of them are starters.
#CFL
At the Canadian Little League Championships, host North Regina has defeated Quebec 3-2 in the semifinal with a walk-off hit by Bryden Nernberg.
Now North Regina will face Vancouver's Little Mountain on Thursday at noon for a trip to the Little League World Series.
#LLWS
WATCH:
#Riders
receiver Mitch Picton (
@MitchPicton26
) has put in the work in hopes of getting more opportunities in 2021, especially considering what the team might do with the starting offensive ratio.
#CFL
#CFLTC
#CFL
announces 9 new rule changes for 2022:
1) Hash Marks on fields will be moved closer to. Each one will be 28 yards from the nearest sideline, instead of 24 yards. As a result, they will be 9 yards apart instead of 17 yards apart.
Linebacker Larry Dean has announced his retirement from the
#CFL
.
He will now join the
#Riders
football operations department as the Player Personnel Coordinator.
WATCH: From Norway to the
#CFL
,
#Riders
punter Kaare Vedvik has had quite the football journey, which included stops in 8
#NFL
markets over 4 seasons.
Now the 27-year-old is set to handle the punting duties in Sask with Jon Ryan out for 2-3 weeks. (
@KaareVedvik
)
#Riders
GM Jeremy O'Day confirms LB Larry Dean, DB Nelson Lokombo, DE Freddie Bishop, RB Jonathan Femi-Cole have all suffered a torn Achilles tendon during today's workout.
#CFL
Brad Gushue gets a fan ejected at the Brier on Friday night in Regina.
“There was probably one too many Original 16s in his system I think.”
#Brier2024
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Had a great chat with
@sskroughriders
2nd round draft pick Terrell Jana. His perspective on life at age 22 is something not many others have at that age. Hear his thoughts on what motivates him.
#CFL
@CFL
@Rell_604
Now
@CodyFajardo17
isn't the first Riders QB to receive negative social media comments. In fact, it's part of what motivated
@DarianDurant
in 2013, before he hoisted the Grey Cup.
Here's what he said after winning the game:
Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill has been fined by the
#CFL
for unnecessary roughness after driving
#Riders
QB Shea Patterson into the ground at the end last week’s game.
WATCH: "Next Level Hockey Consulting" is providing many elite hockey players a chance to stay on the ice and stay in Regina. Plus, the group is also doing a number of things to give back to the community they were raised in.
#yqr
@TristanFrei
The Moose Jaw Warriors have captured their first WHL championship with a sweep over Portland Winterhawks.
Brayden Schuurman broke a tie in the third for the
@MJWarriors
, who suffered just 1 regulation loss throughout 20 playoff games.
@TheWHL
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And while social media can be toxic, good things can come from it. I think
@CodyFajardo17
sharing his thoughts helps show the human element within the athlete.
Maybe he can even connect with
@DarianDurant
to talk about their similar experiences and how to learn from it.
With the
@WHLPats
opening training camp this week, the team is aware of the extra attention they will be getting this year with generational player Connor Bedard on the roster. However, both Bedard and the team will be ready for the spotlight.
#WHL
WATCH:
@WHLPats
forward Tanner Howe has been red hot lately with 5 goals in his last 6 games. But what makes it more remarkable, is that he's still just 15-years-old.
#WHL
Michelle Englot getting some last minute practice in before she skips Team Canada at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts this weekend in Penticton.
#STOH2018
@team_englot
Connor Bedard, who is just the seventh 16-year-old to make Team Canada's World Jr. squad, is ready to embrace whatever role he is given at this year's tournament.
#WorldJuniors
@WHLPats
@HockeyCanada
#Riders
back to practice today.
WR Shawn Bane Jr. is back after missing last week.
Trevor Reid is back at left tackle after being hurt last week vs Toronto.
#CFL
Team Canada - repped by North Regina Little League - wins 3-0 over Czech Republic at the
@LittleLeague
.
They will face Mexico on Sunday, needing another win to advance.
#LLWS
WATCH: Did you know
@CodyFajardo17
probably could have had a career in baseball if he hadn't chose football? The
#Riders
QB has a love for the
@Angels
and is set to be the guest speaker at Thursday night's
@ReginaRedSox
Virtual Gala.
#CFL
There are no amount of words or video that can sum up Woodsy, but I hope this tribute provides at least a glimpse of what he meant and who he was. Thanks to
@craigadam_
and
@dmeyersYQR
for sharing their memories today.
WATCH: Connor Bedard, Tanner Howe and Borya Valis have developed into quite the offensive trio for the
@WHLPats
, despite having a combined age of 49.
#WHL
Despite being placed on the 6-game injured list last week,
#Riders
middle LB Jameer Thurman is practising today.
Looks like it could be just a one-game absence.
#CFL
Making his 1st career
#WHL
start on Tuesday in Edmonton, 16-year-old White City product Kelton Pyne played admirably for the
@WHLPats
making 36 saves.
And although Regina didn't win, it was still a thrill for Pyne to play for the team he grew up cheering for.
@aaapatcanadians
Derek mentored me, supported me and provided me with so many opportunities. I will forever be grateful to him for that. He was a great friend who always thought of others first. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace, my friend.
Today is a difficult day as we mourn the loss of our friend and colleague Derek Meyers, MLA for Regina Walsh Acres.
Derek passed away at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer.
Through all of the challenges he faced, Derek remained one of the most upbeat and positive people