Local Sports

Brandon Masson was an 18-year-old junior hockey rookie last season, but the Oak Lake product’s playing style reminds his coach of players from the past.

Team Canada's women's soccer team gave it their all but to no avail, as they fell to jolly old England (2-1) in the quarter finals at this year's FIFA World Cup being played right here in Leaf Nation.

Virden’s Drew Cochrane enjoyed a very successful first season swimming and studying at the University of Manitoba.

Former Virden resident Mitch VanTeeling established himself as an important contributor for the York University Lions in his rookie season. The son of Heather and Guy VanTeeling of Brandon was sixth on the Lions hockey team with 11 points.

Kenosee Lake Bible Camp's 13th annual Fundraising Golf Tournament was a great success. The Camp, in Moose Mountain Provincial Park, is about 100 kms west of Virden and serves youth from southwestern Manitoba and throughout the prairies.

Comments from the 115th U.S. Open, played in the beautiful North Pacific Coast, ranged from the very positive to the very negative, and rightfully so. Everyone has the right to an opinion.

Marketing Manager joins True North Staff

The Virden Oil Capitals are pleased to announce that Morgan Magwood (D, 97), Jake Coulter (D, 97), and Derek Cross (F/D, 97) have all committed to play for the club forthe upcoming 2015-16 season.

The Oil Caps activity on the trade front continued this past week. This time it was the Oil Capitals acquiring the CJHL playing rights to Tyson Enzie (95) of Calgary, AB from the Yorkton Terriers in exchange for goaltender Cameron Pateman (96).

The biggest news in the international sporting world these days is the ongoing saga (it's only been 24 years) scandal in the ranks of FIFA (Federation International Football Association), better known to you and me as soccer.