Right mix brings Steelers Canadian title three-peat

Combination of vets and youngsters power champs

By Darren Steinke
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

The Steelers start celebrating a Canadian title win on August 3.

The veteran pros, young stars and the cast in between have turned the Carnduff Southeast Steelers into a dynasty.

On Sunday, August 3, at Bob Van Impe Stadium, the Steelers blanked Equipe Quebec 6-0 in the title game of Softball Canada’s Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship. The Steelers completed the event with a perfect 8-0 record as they captured gold at the Canadian women’s nationals for a third straight year.

The Carnduff side became the first Saskatchewan-based team to win three consecutive Canadian women’s titles. The only other squad from Saskatchewan to win the Canadian women’s title in back-to-back years was the Saskatoon Imperials back in 1969 and 1970.

The Steelers roster contains a collection of players from across Saskatchewan along with Abbotsford, B.C., product and pitcher Katie Korstrom, who has been part of Softball Canada’s national team system. The mix on the Steelers side is arguably shown in a pair of players in shortstop Lyndsay Koscielski and pitcher Jorde Chartrand, who also plays first base.

Koscielski is the ageless 37-year-old veteran who has six Softball Canada gold medals in her collection. Along with playing on all three Steelers championship teams, she was a key member helping her hometown Saskatoon Outlaws build a Canadian Junior Women’s Championship dynasty winning three titles in four years in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

Lyndsay Koscielski makes a defensive play in the infield.

Back in 2010, Koscielski celebrated a Canadian junior championship win with the Outlaws at Bob Van Impe Stadium. When she helped the Steelers win the Canadian women’s title on August 3, she did it with her partner Logan McKay, young daughter Charli McKay and young son Jax McKay in attendance among a sizable gathering of family and friends.

“It is very special to win at home when you have all your family and friends can come,” said Koscielski, who has played for the Steelers for the majority of the past 10 seasons. “It is always nice.”

“It is nice to have both of my kids here just to see me. She (Charli) has been asking for a trophy all week, so I had to get her one.”

Chartrand is the young 22-year-old who just finished her NCAA playing career with the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans and has seen frequent time in Softball Canada’s national team program. The Weyburn product has played for the Steelers for four seasons and was available to play for the Carnduff side at the past two Canadian women’s nationals.

At last year’s nationals played in Blackfalds, Alta., Chartrand was named an all-star at pitcher and the top player in the championship round as the Steelers won a second straight Canadian title. At the recently completed women’s nationals played at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, Chartrand captured awards as the top pitcher and top player in the championship round. She threw a complete game shutout win against Quebec in the championship final striking out 13 batters.

Jorde Chatrand delivers a pitch for the Steelers.

Before starting her NCAA playing career, Chartrand was a regular who came to the Gordie Howe Sports Complex to train. She had a contingent of family and friends in the stands to see her pitch a gem in the Steelers championship win over Quebec and has had a blast playing for the Carnduff squad.

“I’m just having fun with my team,” said Chartrand. “It is just a lot of fun playing with these girls.”

Chartrand said the comradery amongst her Steelers teammates has helped her play well.

“Honestly, I think something that is overlooked a lot is just having fun and throwing relaxed,” said Chartrand. “These girls make it really easy to be relaxed on the mound knowing I have eight good teammates around me.”

For Koscielski, there are times it doesn’t feel like the years have marched on as fast as they have. She noted that only one other player from her Outlaws teams is still active in the current day in Steelers centre-fielder Karmen (Coffey) Twordik. Twordik caught the final out in the August 3 title contest win over Quebec.

Koscielski said it was special that the chips in life fell into place where she was a member of both Outlaws and Steelers dynasty teams.

Lyndsay Koscielski (#22) is pictured with daughter Charli McKay.

“It is pretty cool,” said Koscielski. “I’ve been lucky in my life to play with some pretty good teams, so it is nice.”

While Chartrand has piled up a lengthy list of accomplishments in softball at her young age, she has enjoyed playing on a Steelers team that has players close to her age like Korstrom, and veterans like Koscielski and Twordik. During nationals, it was common to find Chartrand entertaining her elder teammates’ children.

“It is awesome,” said Chartrand. “It is really fun to hear everyone’s life stories.

“Everyone is in such a different part of life. A lot of the older girls have been where I am, so they kind of just take you under their wing and are here to have fun and teach you some things, have some laughs and win a championship.”

One of Koscielski’s biggest highlights came in the first versus second place page playoff game against Quebec on August 2 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. She hit a three-run home run to power the Steelers to a 6-1 victory that allowed them to advance to the tournament’s championship game. When Koscielski jumped on home plate, she did so with the excitement of a player in their junior aged years in the sport.

Jorde Chatrand (#24) is pictured with MacKenzie Roach.

“It felt good,” said Koscielski. “The beginning of the tournament it was not as good hitting-wise, so it felt good to finally put the bat on something and get some runs in.

“It was like I’ve never done it before, but I was pretty excited.”

Going into next season, the Steelers will be attempting to be the first team to win four consecutive Canadian women’s titles. A number of teams have won three consecutive national championships, but no team has captured four straight titles.

When asked about returning next season, Koscielski preferred to dodge that query for now electing to celebrate the accomplishment of three straight championship wins.

“It is hard to say,” said Koscielski. “I was retired before the year, but once the year goes on, there might be another one in me.

“We’ll see.”

With that said, Koscielski said this year’s title win will always be special to her.

“You know every time you win or just play in these championships, it is always fun,” said Koscielski. “I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.”

As for Chartrand, her future goal is to crack the roster of Softball Canada’s Women’s Team that will be part of the Summer Olympics to be played July 14 to 30, 2028 in Los Angeles, California. She is still expecting to rejoin the Steelers during the summer months.

The Steelers pose for a team photo after their Canadian title win.

“I go to Florida Gulf Coast (University) this fall,” said Chartrand. “I’m going to take a master’s and help coach down there and keep training, and 2028 is the goal.

“I will just keep my arm going in a circle until then and try and get better every day. These girls make it easy. I have a place to play when I come home, so I know that I’ll always be playing ball somewhere.”

Cubs claim seventh SPBL title in photo roundup

By Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

The Cubs celebrate their 18U AAA SPBL championship win.

The Saskatoon Cubs got hot at the right time.

Back on July 10, the Cubs dropped a 1-0 decision to the White Butte Broncos in White City. Having lost six out of their last seven games at that time, the Cubs saw their record fall to 14-13.

While the Cubs were still looking solid to earn a spot in the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament, it was uncertain how they would look once they got to that event, which would be held from July 24 to 27 at Cairns Field and Leakos Field.

The Cubs proceeded to close the regular season with five straight wins to improve to 19-13 and sit fifth in the SPBL’s 18U AAA standings. They kept rolling at provincials posting a 3-1 record in preliminary round play to top Pool A.

Reese Brons fires a pitch to the plate for the Cubs.

On playoff round Sunday on July 27, the Cubs had their best day of the 2025 campaign to date. They blanked the Regina Athletics 10-0 in a semifinal contest with Tyson Dale pitching a complete game victory and hitting a three-run home run. 

In the championship final, the Cubs blew past the Regina White Sox 12-2 with Reese Brons throwing a complete game victory, while driving in five runs on two hits.

All of a sudden, the Cubs are 10-1 in their last 11 games, and they captured their seventh 18U AAA SPBL title in the process. They will take part in Baseball Canada’s 18U National Championship tournament to be played August 14 to 17 in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Our photo roundup for August 2025 is anchored by the exploits of the Cubs. Our lead photo shows the Cubs celebrating with the provincial championship plaque after winning the 18U AAA SPBL title game.

Reid Wandler (#18) has fun after the Cubs 18U AAA SPBL title win.

The second photo sees Brons tossing a pitch to home plate during the championship contest. The third picture shows Reid Wandler having fun during the post-game celebrations jumping into the arms of one of his teammates.

Along with the pictures of Cubs provincial title win, this photo roundup includes more shots from 18U AAA SPBL provincials. The photo roundup also includes other scenes from baseball, football, softball and track and field.

The pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on our grounds. In this photo roundup, all of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke.

Without further ado, here is a selection of 18 shots we hope you enjoy.

Update complete

The sign featuring the championship win totals of the Saskatoon Valkyries and Saskatoon Hilltops sits in the north end zone of Saskatoon Minor Football Field. It was recently updated to note the Valkyries have won 10 WWCFL titles after taking the league championship on June 28 against the host Edmonton Arctic Pride at Commonwealth Stadium. The Hilltops have won an impressive and seemingly unbelievable 23 CJFL championships.

Off to the races

Receiver Dylan Borstmayer jets into the open field after making a catch for the Gryphons during Saskatoon Touch Football League action on July 22 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Gryphons prevailed over the Wolves 47-28.

Pass under pressure

A quarterback from the Mario Bros unloads a pass downfield under the pressure of a rush by a Midwest Sportswear Untouchables pass rusher. The Untouchables got past the Mario Bros 22-11.

Safe!

Saskatoon Diamondbacks base runner Kaden Prosofsky slides in safely at third base during his team’s opening game at the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 24 at Leakos Field. The Diamondbacks prevailed over the Saskatoon Giants 5-4 in this contest that required two extra innings.

Home sweet home

Saskatoon Giants base runner Emmett Goetz crosses home plate during his team’s final preliminary round game of the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 26 at Leakos Field. The Giants fell 4-2 in this contest to the Swift Current 57s. The two squads met in a standings tiebreaker game, which the Giants claimed 14-9. The Giants proceeded to fall in a provincial semifinal 5-4 to the Regina White Sox.

Berries home game fun

A trio of youngsters take part in a fun promotional race at a Saskatoon Berries WCBL regular season game on July 26 at Cairns Field. Part of the reason the Berries attract big crowds to their games is because the hold creative and fun promotions throughout their contests.

Perfect bunt

Saskatoon Cubs hitter Kaden Dimen lays down a textbook bunt during the title game of the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 27 at Cairns Field. Dimen and the Cubs rolled past the Regina White Sox 12-2 for the win.

Cubs are the champs

The Saskatoon Cubs pose for the customary team photo after winning the title game of the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 27 at Cairns Field. This was the first provincial championship win for the Cubs since 2022 and their seventh in team history.

Opening ceremonies salute for Moore

Dave Moore, front left, received a wall mount from Softball Canada to recognize his contribution by umpiring in the sport for 50 years. Moore received the recognition during the opening ceremonies for the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship and the U20 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournaments held at Bob Van Impe Stadium on July 30.

Hard line drive

Saskatoon Selects hitter Rayn Ray drives a hit through the infield during a preliminary round contest at the U20 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament the evening of July 30 at Joe Gallagher Field. The Selects would drop a 10-1 decision to Equipe Quebec.

Eye on the ball

Catcher Abby Burgess of the Saskatoon Prairie Pirates tracks the ball into her glove during action at the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 1 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The Pirates downed the Saskatoon Tigers 11-6 for a third win that was part of a four-game winning streak.

Going yard

Hitter Lyndsay Koscielski of the Carnduff Southeast Steelers nails a three-run home run during a first versus second place page playoff game on August 2 at Bob Van Impe Stadium at the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament. Koscielski’s homer powered the Steelers to a 6-1 win over Equipe Quebec and earn a berth in the event’s championship game.

Happy home arrival

Hitter Lyndsay Koscielski of the Carnduff Southeast Steelers jumps on home plate to complete a jaunt around the bases after hitting a three-run home run in a first versus second place page playoff game on August 2 at Bob Van Impe Stadium at the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament. Koscielski’s teammates were waiting to celebrate the round tripper for the veteran shortstop.

Special delivery

Chatsworth Longhorns pitcher Joseph Weiler unloads an off-speed pitch to home plate during the title game of the U20 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 3 at Joe Gallagher Field. In a battle of Ontario, the Longhorns downed the Plattsville Lightning 6-4 to take the tournament championship.

Stealth snag bronze

The Saskatoon Stealth pose for a customary team photo after being awarded their bronze medals following the conclusion of the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 3 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The Stealth finished the tournament with a 6-3 record.

Let it rip for record win 45

Saskatoon Berries pitcher Klevert Martina goes through his delivery to send a pitch to home plate during a WCBL regular season contest on August 3 at Cairns Field. The Berries downed the Medicine Hat Mavericks 14-10 after 10 innings in this contest for their 45th win, which is a new record for the most wins in one WCBL regular season. The Berries would top the final WCBL regular season standings with a 46-9 mark.

Ready for launch

A local area track and field athlete launches a shot put during a practice session on August 7 at the Track and Field Track. The practice session was for athletes who will take part in the Canada Summer Games that started August 8 and runs through to August 25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The athletics competition is set for the second week of the event.

Perfecting all points of a throw

A local area track and field athlete works on all skill aspects of throwing a javelin during a practice session on August 7 at the Track and Field Track. The javelin thrower is a member of Saskatchewan’s Track and Field Team who will compete at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Hagerty leaps her way to FISU Summer World University Games

Huskie athlete makes quick rise in track and field

By Darren Steinke
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

Hannah Hagerty takes to the air during a meet on June 15.

An open mind created new opportunities in track and field for Hannah Hagerty that might not have been envisioned eight or so years ago.

These days the 24-year-old Regina product is a star for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Track and Field Team in the long jump and the 4 X 200-metre relay. Back when she was a Grade 11 student at Regina’s Campbell Collegiate, Hagerty was trying the sport for the first time just for fun participating in high school competitions.

She had taken part in dance for a lengthy stretch of time before testing out her skating stride in ringette. When she finally tried track and field, Hagerty found a space that she felt she belonged in.

“I, obviously, really liked it,” said Hagerty. “Then, I joined a club.

“I joined Excel (in Regina). I did that for two years, and I found a really big passion for it, especially with long jump.”

The 2024-25 campaign was a memorable one for Hagerty. With the Huskies, she claimed the Canada West Conference title in the women’s long jump with a leap of 6.17 metres at the conference championships held February 21 and 22 in Regina.

At that meet, she proceeded to help the Huskies capture gold in the 4 X 200-metre relay in a time of one minute and 39.82 seconds. Hagerty’s performances helped the Huskies Women’s Track and Field Team claim a seventh straight conference title.

She then took part in the U Sports Track and Field Championships that ran March 6 to 8 in Windsor, Ont. Hagerty placed sixth in the long jump with a leap of 5.97 metres and helped the Huskies finish second in the 4 X 200-metre women’s relay with a time of 1:36.67. The Huskies placed third in the women’s team standings at that event.

Thanks to her steady performances, Hagerty will compete in the long jump at the track and field competition that will be part of the FISU Summer World University Games that run July 16 to 27 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. She will be joined at the World University Games by Huskies women’s teammate Paige Willems (400-metre race), Huskies men’s teammate Jake Neufeld (decathlon) and the head coach of both Huskies Track and Field Teams in Jason Reindl.

Hagerty was pumped to get the chance to head to the World University Games.

Jason Reindl, left, and Hannah Hagerty go over video of a jump.

“That was honestly a dream come true as well,” said Hagerty, who stands 5-foot-10. “Representing Canada at the national level is obviously something that you don’t really think that you’re going to be able to do.

“With that dedication and hard work, I know that I am capable of competing at those higher levels and wearing that Team Canada gear. I feel like it will add a whole other level of excitement. I’m very thankful and very honoured, and I’m excited to see what I can kind of produce while I’m there under those pressures.”

On top competing at the World University Games, Hagerty will experience being in another country. She thought it might be a bit overwhelming for the first few days just being in Germany. Hagerty added it will be different seeing athletes wearing the team gear of their respective countries adding to the importance of the event, but she believes she can show she belongs there.

“I think there will be added pressure, but I think it is just all exciting, and I’m excited to see what comes from it,” said Hagerty.

After graduating from Campbell Collegiate in 2019, Hagerty first joined the University of Regina Cougars Women’s Track and Field Team and studied in kinesiology. Before the start of the 2022-23 campaign, she transferred to the Huskies and became a business major at the Edwards School of Business at the U of S. She made the move to get a fresh start in both athletics and academics.

Reindl has enjoyed coaching Hagerty with the Huskies as the program’s head coach and recently took on the role of being Hagerty’s primary coach in the long jump.

“As a head coach, I’ve kind of been working with Hannah for three years now, but as her primary coach, I really just started working with her in the last three months,” said Reindl. “It has been a unique change, but a pretty exciting one in terms of her enthusiasm for training and just excitement for pushing herself to be better.

“When we look at long jump as her primary event, it is speed, it is power and the ability to have a strong dynamic takeoff and some leverage. She has some long levers. She is a taller gal.

“Whether it was her development at Regina, what initial coaches here at USask in Kevin Cumming and Jayden Wiebe have been able to do with her, she just has a knack for the event and is able to do quite well and develop positively.”

Reindl said it will be a great opportunity for Hagerty, Willems and Neufeld to represent Canada on the international stage at the World University Games.

Hannah Hagerty works on her speed during a July 2 practice.

“We’re pretty fortunate in the sense that we’ve got Jake Neufeld, Paige Willems and Hannah (Hagerty) all going to Germany later this summer with myself as a team coach,” said Reindl. “It is something where the athletes get to experience not only an international event, but also one that is age regulated.

“The maximum age is now 25-years-old. It is kind of an international (competition) amongst their peers and student athletes. The opportunity to put on a Team Canada singlet (and) compete against some of the world’s best, it is just a great opportunity to test themselves and have some fun.”

Going into the World University Games, Hagerty said she gained a boost of confidence from how well her 2024-25 U Sports season went with the Huskies.

“I think I just surprised myself,” said Hagerty. “I have abilities to perform, but I don’t think anyone fully trusts that they’re going to be the one to like be a Canada West champion or anything like that.

“I think it came with a lot of surprises, but with those surprises, it also did come with a lot of hard work and dedication to being at practice and working hard and always focusing when I am at practice. The season was very exciting. I think it was eye-opening, and it is just exciting to see what can come from that.

“I think that was obviously a very good start, and I just want to keep building on that.”

To prepare for her upcoming international competition, Hagerty said being able to train at the Track and Field Track on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds has been a huge help.

“The past summer months of training have definitely been really, really good training,” said Hagerty. “That is where I transitioned under Jason (Reindl).

“He has obviously put in a lot of work and a lot of work into every single practice, into lifting and into the organization of preparing for each week. I know that when I come to practice there is a purpose and something that I’m supposed to be focusing on. I think, especially with long jump, each practice focuses on kind of a different element, which I need, because it is not just improving altogether.

“It is just working on specific things, so that when I do go to those big stages, things hopefully can come together all in one.”

Hannah Hagerty won the Canada West title in the long jump in February.

Hagerty also enjoys the fact that she can draw strong support from the very athletic family she comes from. Her father, Jeff, was a member of the 1990 Vanier Cup champion University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team and helped the Regina Rams win CJFL titles in 1993 and 1994. Her mother, Tammy, was once a triple jump specialist in track and field and played softball for a very long stretch.

Her older brother, Josh, is an alum of the Huskies football club. Josh broke into the CFL as a defensive back with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021 and was a member of their Grey Cup championship team in 2022. 

Josh played for the Edmonton Elks last season and started this season as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before being released on July 2.

Hannah said her family’s sports background is pretty cool.

“I think it has been really fun,” said Hagerty. “When I was little, I was always just very active being at baseball for my brother and being at football for him.

“Wherever he kind of was, I was just the little sister that kind of followed around, and it, obviously, added like a lot of excitement and fun. I know growing up being around sports, I was always very, very active. Then just seeing him (Josh) and how much time and dedication he has put into his sports and the things that he loves, it gives me a lot of motivation that knowing if you have that ability to kind of use that as your strength and really push towards what you want.

“He has been someone who has very much inspired me into just dedicating to what I want to do and seeing if I can take it to the next step. Obviously, I am very proud of him, and I know that he still has a lot to give. He is definitely someone that I’ve been very much inspired by.”

When the World University Games wraps up, Hagerty will return to the U of S to complete her final season of eligibility with the Huskies and finish up work on her business studies. She would like to continue with track and field when her Huskies days wrap up.

“I feel like I haven’t really thought about it being my last season, because I always feel like there is more to come,” said Hagerty. “That is just the mindset that I’ve been in for the past few years of being a university athlete.

Hannah Hagerty aims to stick good results at the World University Games.

“I feel like, even though it is my last season competing of eligibility with the Huskies, you never know what can happen. You never know where that might take me. There are very big goals and dreams that I want to achieve, so after this season, my hope is to still continue training and continue competing, and then just see what happens from there.”

McCullough rolls for Canada in photo roundup

By Gordie Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex

Devon McCullough checks a signal from the pitching circle.

Devon McCullough was tuned up in peak form like a 1969 Dodge Charger on a drag strip.

The 34-year-old veteran pitcher and local product suited up for Canada’s National Men’s Team to play in the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup from July 3 to 5 on the familiar ground of Bob Van Impe Stadium. Growing up in Montgomery Place, McCullough is extremely familiar with the storied facility located at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.

On July 3, McCullough had a perfect game going after five complete innings in Canada’s opening contest of the 4 Nations Cup against Japan. He was pulled with Canada holding a 3-0 advantage for closer Justin Schofield. Schofield closed out the final two innings allowing Canada to post a 3-1 victory.

Devon McCullough sets in his wind up playing for Canada.

McCullough’s next action would come when he got the start in the Championship Game of the 4 Nations Cup on July 5. He threw six complete innings giving up just one run as Canada held a slim 2-1 advantage over New Zealand before giving way for Schofield to pitch the seventh. Schofield closed out the 2-1 win with three consecutive strikeouts as Canada claimed the 4 Nations Cup.

During the 4 Nations Cup, McCullough’s play brought back memories of the 2015 International Softball Federation Men’s World Championship Tournament held on the Complex grounds. In the championship game played on July 5^th of that year, McCullough, who was the youngest player on Canada’s roster at age 24, threw the final four-and-two-third innings for the Canadian side striking out eight batters, while scattering one hit and five walks. His performance allowed Canada to rally from a 5-0 deficit to post a 10-5 victory.

Our lead picture for this photo roundup shows McCullough in the pitching circle in the 4 Nations Cup final this past July 5 getting a sign before he delivers a pitch. The second photo displays McCullough in a wind up during the 4 Nations Cup title contest. The third photo sees McCullough unloading a rocket throw to home plate in Canada’s tournament opening game against Japan on July 3.

Devon McCullough unloads a heater to home plate.

Following the 4 Nations Cup victory that saw Canada post a 4-0 record, the Canadian side traveled to Prince Albert to take part in the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup that started on July 8 and is slated to run through to July 13 at Prime Ministers’ Park. New Zealand also heads to the World Cup after posting a 1-3 mark at the 4 Nations Cup.

Along with the pictures of McCullough, this photo roundup includes more shots from the 4 Nations Cup. The photo roundup also includes other scenes from baseball, football, softball and track and field.

The pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on our grounds. In this photo roundup, all of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke.

Without further ado, here is a selection of 16 shots we hope you enjoy.

Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame bound

Larry Pavloff, left, and Sherry Anderson shake hands at a news conference to announce the 2025 class for the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame held on June 11 at Gordie Howe Sports Centre building. Pavloff is heading to the Hall as an athlete for his exploits in softball. Anderson is going to the Hall as the skip of her senior curling teams from 2016 to 2023 that won five Canadian titles and three world championships. Her foursome included Patty Hersikorn at third, Brenda Goertzen at second and Anita Silvernagle at lead. The official induction dinner will take place on Saturday, November 1 at Prairieland Park.

Up and over

A trio of athletes leap over their respective hurdles in the women’s 100-metre hurdles final that was part of the Canada Summer Games Trials held on June 15 at the Track and Field Track. The Canada Summer Games Trials and the U12, U14 and Masters Provincial Track and Field Championships run by Saskatchewan Athletics took part over two days concluding on that June 15^th day.

Run with power

Saskatoon Valkyries star running back Sarah Wright rumbles her way past a trio of tacklers from the Regina Riot in the WWCFL’s Prairie Conference Final playing on June 21 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. In a contest that was played mainly in a downpour, Wright scored the game’s only touchdown as the Valkyries blanked the Riot 9-0.

Valkyries team photo time

The Saskatoon Valkyries pose for the customary team photo after blanking the Regina Riot 9-0 in the WWCFL’s Prairie Conference Final on June 21 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Valkyries would move on to win their 10^th WWCFL championship prevailing in the league’s championship game 28-0 over the host Edmonton Arctic Pride on June 28 at Commonwealth Stadium.

Eyeing up the coverage

Blitz quarterback Nicole Braun eyes up the downfield coverage during Saskatoon Touch Football League action on June 23 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Blitz came away with a 39-9 victory over Can’t Catch This during this contest as Braun threw five touchdown passes.

Sliding in safe

A Saskatoon Raiders base runner slides in safely at second base in a game against the Saskatoon Hustlers in action in the League Championships for the Saskatoon Minor Softball League played on June 29 at the Indoor Training Centre. Due to heavy rains that fell the previous day, the younger age groups continued their League Championships at the Indoor Training Centre due to the outdoor diamonds at the Complex being waterlogged.

Set to deliver

Tanner Hosick kicks the leg up to deliver a pitch for the Saskatoon Berries in a WCBL regular season clash against the Regina Red Sox on June 30 at Cairns Field. Hosick threw the final two innings of that game for the Berries and picked up the save in a 12-10 victory played before 2,058 spectators.

Running for fun

A trio of youngsters run the bases at Cairns Field after the Saskatoon Berries down the Regina Red Sox 12-10 in a WCBL regular season contest on June 30. Since the Berries first took the field in 2024, it has become tradition for youngsters to run the bases for a good time following the team’s home games.

Sutherland returns to home track

Star track and field athlete Savannah Sutherland returned to train at the Track and Field Track on July 2 following the conclusion of her NCAA career with the University of Michigan Wolverines Women’s Track and Field Team. The Borden product, who competed for Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, ended her time in the NCAA in impressive fashion. At the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship on June 14 in Eugene, Oregon, Sutherland won the 400-metre women’s hurdles championship race in a time of 52.46 seconds. Sutherland’s time was a new Canadian record, a new NCAA record and the ninth fastest time ever recorded in the 400-metre women’s hurdles. A catch up story with Sutherland can be found on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex website by clicking right here.

Happy homer

Koki Sato, who is the left-fielder for Team Japan, was all smiles after hitting a solo shot home run for his squad in a game against Canada played at the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup held on July 3 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Japan ultimately dropped a tightly contested contest 3-1.

Eye on the ball

Team Canada first baseman Colin Walsh catches a foul ball for an out against New Zealand in a contest played at the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup held on July 4 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Canada would prevail 4-2 in that encounter over New Zealand.

Tracking the ball in

Team New Zealand catcher Cam Watts tracked a ball into his glove in a game against Canada that was played at the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup held on July 4 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. New Zealand ultimately fell in that clash 4-2.

Fist bumps for the win

United States third baseman Blaine Milheim and catcher Tyler Damon do a fist bump after their squad slips past Japan 2-1 in the third-place game of the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup held on July 5 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The United States completed the event with a 2-2 record, while Japan had a 1-3 mark.

Trophy time

Team Canada captain Shane Boland, left, receives the championship trophy from Bryan Kosteroski, who is the President of the Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association, after Canada took the Championship Game of the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup held on July 5 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Canada finished the 4 Nations Cup with a 4-0 record.

Team Canada thanks the fans

Following their Championship Game win at the Super 8 International Men’s Fast Pitch 4 Nations Cup on July 5, members from Team Canada salute the fans at Bob Van Impe Stadium. After the tournament win, Canada departed to Prince Albert to compete in the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup that was set to run July 8 to 13.

Top level snag

Saskatoon Berries right-fielder Evan Janner makes a challenging catch in a WCBL regular season contest on July 8 at Cairns Field. The Berries fell just short dropping a 9-8 decision that day to the Moose Jaw Miller Express, but Saskatoon still sat first overall in the WCBL with a 27-5 record.