December 6, 2024
This week’s first star!
Peter Nabholz…hands down! This is the 24th consecutive season Peter has got the outdoor rink ready—installed and maintained the ice. Over those 24 years he has never missed a season and many times has spent his own money fixing up this or that. Never in 24 years has he taken a dime for all that work! Honestly, it is amazing and a clearly deserving first star of the week…nope, that’s not good enough …First Star of the Month!
Congratulations Creative Visions
Footloose was amazing!!! I had the opportunity to watch to premier Friday show. The time and effort to put the show on must be—has to be—exhausting. What stands out to me, however, is the talent. From performers, to production, to sound, to set up, and beyond, it truly is inspiring!
Moosomin Senior Rangers Sin Bin Promotion
The Senior Rangers are excited to give back to the community. With that we are thrilled to proceed with our first ever “Sin Bin” Promotion. This is our twist on Jail and Bail where you will have the opportunity to put both friends and foe into the Sin Bin (located in arena lobby) and they will have to fundraise for the new daycare…or spend the rest of their lives in the penalty box!
We will be running this promotion at our December 20 game, shootout and cabaret.
Here is how it works. You pay a given amount to put someone in jail (minimum is $50). Let’s say Kara pays $50 to put MLA Weedmark in jail. Kevin must then phone around and raise a minimum of twice that amount to get back out.
You also have the opportunity to send someone to the Sin Bin in advance of the game. You phone in your person to send to the Sin Bin with your amount. The Rangers will then get that individual a complementary ticket to the game and then when they walk in…BAM…straight to the sin bin! To pre-penalize someone, you can phone the Rec Office at 435-3622 or the Economic Development Office at 435-2988.
Rocky Mountain Equipment Shoot To Win Contest
For those attending Sr. Rangers Games you have an opportunity to buy a ticket, have it drawn, and shoot to win big cash prizes. On December 20, the pot should be up around $1,000!
Moosomin Senior Rangers Hall of Fame Weekend
The Rangers are so excited about the Hall of Fame Weekend on December 20. This triples as our Alumni Weekend/Christmas Cabaret! Here is a quick look at what is planned:
• Pre Game Inductions/Awards in Lounge (Sr. Rangers and Minor Hockey Award students admitted free of charge.)
• Team Spirit Award—windup and pizza at the Sportsplex
• Jess Moskaluke - O Canada
• 1st Period intermissions Intro HAL/Minor Hockey Awards
• 2nd Period RME Shootout
• Post Game Shootout Calcutta
• Sin Bin Promotion All Game
• Post game Christmas Cabaret
Of course don’t sleep on the game either as the Oxbow Huskies are in town. This young talented group of Huskies has been a team that has given the Rangers fits the past couple years!
Nutrien Sportsplex Christmas Stocking Stuffers
Moosomin Parks and Recreation Department are currently selling our Christmas stocking stuffer cards. These are always a big hit. Cards cost $40 and are to be used by January 10, 2025. The $40 card allows you access to $80 in programming, so for instance, two hours of simulator time. To purchase, you can stop in at the Town Office or the Nutrien Sportsplex.
Upgrades at the Nutrien Sportsplex now complete
We are excited to add two giant screen projectors to our simulator side of the Nutrien Sportsplex. The screens will give us not only one but two massive big screens to watch all your favorite sports on all winter long. Tagged along will be a new sound system tied to our programming to give locals the ultimate sporting event. Just imagine . . . hot wings, cold drinks, a round of golf and an Edmonton Oiler/Calgary Flames showdown all in the dead of winter!
Nutrien Sportsplex Winter Programs
Moosomin Nutrien Sportsplex offer a wide range of programming opportunities over the winter season. Some of those include:
Golf Leagues
Men’s Ladies Skins - Wednesday and Thursday nights
Snowbirders Golf - Wednesday and Friday afternoons
Fantasy Golf - Friday nights
Bowling - Thursday nights
Senior Programs - multiple weekly events
For information on any of our programs please feel free to contact the Recreation Office at 435-3622.
Need some holiday cash?
Thursday Night Golf has a Hole in 1 prize presently valued at close to $4,000! Various skins games at your option, however the Hole in 1 game is just $2 to enter! If you would like to register for Thursday night golf (we have 4 pm and 6:15 pm tee times) you can email Dave Towler at dtowler@sasktel.net
Congratulations to the Senior Rangers 2024 HOF Inductees
On behalf of the Moosomin Senior Rangers Alumni Association, Moosomin Senior Rangers and our Parks and Recreation Department, I congratulate the 2024 Senior Rangers Hall of Fame Inductees (winners chosen by the Moosomin Rangers Alumni Committee). The Class of 2024 will be announced in next week’s World-Spectator!
Congratulations to the MMHA 2024 Award Winners
On behalf of the Moosomin Parks and Recreation Department I congratulate the 2024 Moosomin Minor Hockey Association Award Winners (winners chosen by Moosomin Minor Hockey Association). The award winners include:
10 Year Builder Award - Murray Gray
Manager of the Year - Brittany Matichuk
Volunteer of the Year - Mike Sidoryk
Coach of the Year - Tim Skulmsoki
Referee of the Year - Alex Beutler Jr
Official of the Year - Gabriel Fingas
Most Dedicated Official - Hudson Overand
Most Improved Official - Owen Lantz
Moosomin Curling Club 2024/2025 Programs
Curling this week:
Monday Night Super League Curling
(Until Christmas) 6:30 pm
Tuesday Night Red Barn Men’s Curling
Team Meredith vs Team Turpie Sheet 1 6:30 pm
Team R. Frape vs Team Stanhope Sheet 2 6:30 pm
Team Glasser vs Team McMullen Sheet 3 6:30 pm
Team O Frape vs Team Sully Sheet 4 6:30 pm
Team Rambold vs Team Stewart Sheet 3 9 pm
Wednesday Afternoon
Borderland Co-op Farmers League
Team McMullen vs Team Thorn Sheet 1 1 pm
Team Lee vs Team Turpie Sheet 4 1 pm
Thursday Night Celebration Ford League
Team Bender vs Team Yeske Sheet 2 7 pm
Team Hebert vs Team Lindsay Sheet 3 7 pm
Team Woods vs Team Wallin Sheet 4 7 pm
Mike Schwean Arena Public Skating/Shinny this week
Monday: Parents and Tots 11 am to 12 pm
Public Shinny 12 to 1 pm
Public Skating 1 pm to 2 pm
Friday: Public Shinny 11 am to 12:45 pm
McNaughton High School Skating
Goes every weekday this week. Times vary, however if you would like to inquire about a certain time/grade please email us at msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net.
Mike Schwean Arena Open Ice Times
Regular users at our MS Arena know we don’t have a lot of open ice times…and when there are times they tend to get booked up quickly. Below is a list of what is open from now until March. If you would like to book ice we accept bookings on a first come, first serve basis.
To book please contact Mike at 435-3622 or email msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net
Saturday December 7 5:15 pm to close
Sunday December 8 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Friday December 13 8:45 pm to close
Saturday December 14 8:15 pm to close
Sunday December 15 7:45 pm to close
Saturday December 21 11 am to 1 pm
Sunday December 22 8 am to 1 pm
Various holiday ice times available
Saturday January 4 7:15 pm to close
Sunday January 5 8 am to 11 am
Sunday January 5 5 pm to 7 pm
Saturday January 25 8 am to 10:45 am
Sunday January 26 8 am to 10:45 am
Saturday February 8 8 am to 10:45 am
Monday February 17 5 pm to 6 pm
Saturday February 22 7:15 pm to close
Sunday February 23 3:15 pm to close
This week at the MS Arena
This is another busy week at the Mike Schwean Arena. Make sure you get out of the house and catch some great hockey action!
Tuesday
Esterhazy Flyers @ U13 Celebration Ford 7:30 pm
Leafs Rec Hockey Game 9:40 pm
Saturday
U9 Female Tournament Games Scheduled for 9:30 am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm
Parkland Prairie Ice @ Canalta U15 Female 4 pm
Langenburg @ U13 Celebration Ford 6 pm
Sunday
U9 Female Tournament Games Scheduled for 9 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm
Balcarres Broncs @ U13 Tridaron 3:30 pm
Grenfell Spitfires @ U13 Celebration Ford 5:30 pm
Moosomin Rangers Schedule
The Rangers are off to a quick 5-0 start but it has not been easy with two games going to OT and another hard fought home game win over Midale. Last weekend was another test as the team went back to back hosting Kipling Friday night and then travelling to the always tough Oxbow Huskies. This weekend the club has a couple more road games as they head to Wawota on Friday night and then to Kipling on Saturday. Once those games are taken off the schedule, the club has a little better travel schedule with five of their last seven games scheduled for the Mike Schwean Arena. Moosomin Rangers schedule includes:
Home
Oxbow Huskies@ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, December 20 at 8 pm
Carlyle Cougars @ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, January 3 at 8 pm
Redvers Rockets @ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, January 10 at 8 pm
Wawota Flyers @ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, January 17 at 8 pm
Carnduff Red Devils @ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, January 24 at 8 pm
Away
Moosomin Rangers @ Wawota Flyers
Saturday, December 14 at 8 pm
Moosomin Rangers @ KW Oil Kings
Sunday, December 15 at 5 pm
Moosomin Rangers @ Midale Mustangs
Saturday, January 4 at 8 pm
Moosomin Rangers @ KW Oil Kings
Sunday, January 12 at 6 pm
Moosomin Rangers @ Oxbow Huskies
Saturday, January 18 at 8 pm
Mike Schwean Arena
We are taking weekend bookings. If you are interested in booking a weekend or a special event please email Mike at msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net
Special events already booked include:
U9 Female Carded Tournament December 14,15
U11 Girls Tournament January 11,12
U7 Tournament January 18,19
U9 Tournament February 1,2
U11 Carded Tournament February 15,16
Skating Club Carnival March 16
U9 Carded Tournament March 29,30
2025 Iron Man April 3,4,5
2025 Hockey Saskatchewan Provincials
Always an exciting time of year as local teams begin plans on their 2025 Hockey Sask Provincial Playdown Teams. This year will be an especially fun one as Moosomin will ice the most provincial entries in the history of the MS Arena. Hockey Sask deadlines all come in December…then usually draws are approved the first weekend in January and then sent out mid to late January. I will do my best to keep everyone informed as to how the Moosomin teams are doing and when gametimes are scheduled!
Virtual Trophy Case and Information Screens at MS Arena
Moosomin Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend a thank you to Sunny Transport and the Uptown Hotel for their generous donation that allowed us to put the Virtual Trophy Case and Information Board in at the Mike Schwean Arena.
The Virtual Trophy Case is a pictorial walk-through-history of our arena featuring trophies, wall of fame and other amazing individuals.
The information board includes our weekly schedule, dressing room assignments and upcoming events! It is now up and running and fully operational. If you have not had a chance to check it out…it is located in the main lobby! I am sure you will enjoy it!