Here's the lineup for this week's show, airing Wednesday night at 6pm, and Thursday at 3pm on Access 7 in Regina.
SportZone Guests for June 12/06
Community Co-Host – Tim Hubic
1. Winston Knoll captures the 2006 city high school girls’ softball championship. Guests: Carl Magnusson (Head Coach) and Katie Mario & Steph Banilevic (Players).
2. An update on goings-on at the Queen City Kinsmen Gymnastics Club, including the move next month to a spacious new facility. Guests: Marcel Dubroy (Head Coach), and Jessica Resler (Gymnast).
3. A Regina track star lands a full-ride scholarship to Marquette University in Wisconsin. Guest: Jayne Grebinski (Sheldon-Williams distance runner).
4. The Saskatchewan Hockey Association holds its AGM on the weekend, and (among other things) looks to introduce a Midget Triple A girls league. Guest: Dennis Todd (SHA).
5. The President of the Regina Capitals takes over as interim President of the South Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Guest: Rory Hoffman (Capitals/SSJHL President).
6. A preview of the 2006 Prairie Fire rugby regular season, as the season opens June 16th in Winnipeg. Guest: Shane Thompson (Prairie Fire Head Coach).
Monday, June 12, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Time's running out for some
Tomorrow night represents the last chance for the 2006 crop of potential Saskatchewan Roughriders. Good luck to the boys, as they look to topple the "Evil Empire" in Edmonton. No tv coverage, but I'm sure Rod and Carm will keep us on top of the action over the CKRM airwaves. As an aside, I met Riders Chairman Graham Barker for the first time today through our respective "real" jobs. Graham seems like a heck of a guy, and is definitely one of those all-too-rare "straight shooters".
Now, what to expect from the wannabe Riders tomorrow night? Kerry Joseph will get plenty of playing time, hopefully showing that last week's 4/10 passing effort was an aberration. Not sure if the oft-injured Kenton Keith will suit up at tailback. Hopefully this is the year KK stays healthy and puts up huge numbers. It'll be interesting to see (hear?) if the Riders defence can smother the "real" Eskimos (Ray, Davis, Hervey, et al) the way they handled the Edmonton contingent at Taylor Field last Saturday.
And for those keeping track, Jacob's ball game was rained out tonight. So the Paczko boys got a rare night to just relax and enjoy each other's company. We even spoke to the matriarch of the Paczko clan (that'd be my Mom) from her hospital bed in London. Looks like she's feeling a bit better every day. Jacob and I are looking forward to verifying that information in person at the end of the month.
Oh, and Ronald's still a dolt. Some things never change.
Now, what to expect from the wannabe Riders tomorrow night? Kerry Joseph will get plenty of playing time, hopefully showing that last week's 4/10 passing effort was an aberration. Not sure if the oft-injured Kenton Keith will suit up at tailback. Hopefully this is the year KK stays healthy and puts up huge numbers. It'll be interesting to see (hear?) if the Riders defence can smother the "real" Eskimos (Ray, Davis, Hervey, et al) the way they handled the Edmonton contingent at Taylor Field last Saturday.
And for those keeping track, Jacob's ball game was rained out tonight. So the Paczko boys got a rare night to just relax and enjoy each other's company. We even spoke to the matriarch of the Paczko clan (that'd be my Mom) from her hospital bed in London. Looks like she's feeling a bit better every day. Jacob and I are looking forward to verifying that information in person at the end of the month.
Oh, and Ronald's still a dolt. Some things never change.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
SportZone lineup for June 5th
Here's the lineup for this week - as always, the show airs Wednesday night at 6pm and Thursday afternoon at 3pm on Access 7 (Regina).
SportZone Guests for June 5/06
Community Co-Host – Dale West
1. A preview of the 2006 Saskatchewan Amateur Bodybuilding Association Championships, June 10th in Regina. Guest: Ron Gonzales (Event Organizer).
2. The Leboldus Golden Suns celebrate a third consecutive city track and field championship. Guests: Charlene Bolen (Head Coach), Jessica Furlan (Athlete) & (2nd athlete TBA).
3. Busy times for the Head Coach of the Regina Pats, including signing a contract extension and landing a post with the national junior team. Guest: Curtis Hunt (Pats Head Coach).
4. A former Regina Pats star reflects on his first taste of NHL action this season. Guest: Josh Harding (Minnesota Wild goaltender).
5. A preview of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame induction weekend, June 16/17 in Regina. Guests: Sheila Kelly (Hall of Fame Executive Director), George Goff & Tim McFadden (2006 inductees).
6. A re-cap of the Prairie Fire rugby team’s 79-10 exhibition win over Montana. Guests: Brett Benson & Fausto Rodriguez (Fire players).
SportZone Guests for June 5/06
Community Co-Host – Dale West
1. A preview of the 2006 Saskatchewan Amateur Bodybuilding Association Championships, June 10th in Regina. Guest: Ron Gonzales (Event Organizer).
2. The Leboldus Golden Suns celebrate a third consecutive city track and field championship. Guests: Charlene Bolen (Head Coach), Jessica Furlan (Athlete) & (2nd athlete TBA).
3. Busy times for the Head Coach of the Regina Pats, including signing a contract extension and landing a post with the national junior team. Guest: Curtis Hunt (Pats Head Coach).
4. A former Regina Pats star reflects on his first taste of NHL action this season. Guest: Josh Harding (Minnesota Wild goaltender).
5. A preview of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame induction weekend, June 16/17 in Regina. Guests: Sheila Kelly (Hall of Fame Executive Director), George Goff & Tim McFadden (2006 inductees).
6. A re-cap of the Prairie Fire rugby team’s 79-10 exhibition win over Montana. Guests: Brett Benson & Fausto Rodriguez (Fire players).
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Winning Ugly Redefined
It really is criminal what professional football teams charge for tickets to exhibition games. Today's game at Taylor Field (Riders 14 - Edmonton 8) was not exactly aesthetically pleasing. Okay, it was friggin' brutal! But that's to be expected in the pre-season, unfortunately. Can you imagine if prospective season ticket holders used an exhibition game to judge whether it's worth forking out the dollars required to attend every game? Taylor Field would be a tomb the rest of the year!
Thankfully that's not the case. And, there were a few bright spots for the home side today. Luca Congi's 52 yard field goal was a beauty - it probably would have been good from 60 yards. The defense in general was sharp. Rookie defensive back Shukree Shabazz was outstanding in pass coverage. Methinks the coaching staff will find a way to keep him around.
On offense, (insert first name here) Bracey ripped off some impressive runs in the fourth quarter - he looks like a keeper. No Roughrider quarterback was particularly sharp, in fact much-heralded offseason addition Kerry Joseph.........well he kind of stunk, actually. Hopefully Joseph has a much stronger outing in the rematch Friday night in Edmonton. He'd better.
Thankfully that's not the case. And, there were a few bright spots for the home side today. Luca Congi's 52 yard field goal was a beauty - it probably would have been good from 60 yards. The defense in general was sharp. Rookie defensive back Shukree Shabazz was outstanding in pass coverage. Methinks the coaching staff will find a way to keep him around.
On offense, (insert first name here) Bracey ripped off some impressive runs in the fourth quarter - he looks like a keeper. No Roughrider quarterback was particularly sharp, in fact much-heralded offseason addition Kerry Joseph.........well he kind of stunk, actually. Hopefully Joseph has a much stronger outing in the rematch Friday night in Edmonton. He'd better.
And so it begins...
Anyone going to the Rider game this afternoon? The Jakester and I will be there - utilizing our season tickets in section 26. Hope the thunderstorms hold off!
Have to admit, I'm not overly pumped about this one. The first exhibition game of the year tends to be a major clusterf&$k, at least from the perspective of gauging how the respective teams might do that season. This one is more about evaluating individual players in game situations. And with the Riders sitting out Dominguez, Keith, French, Schultz et al - and with the Eskimos bringing a depleted roster - I'm not expecting much.
Still, it's football. At Taylor Field. With my kid. I'll take it.
Speaking of the Jakester, a 2-2 performance at the plate in a rare White Sox victory this morning. I'll take that too.
Have to admit, I'm not overly pumped about this one. The first exhibition game of the year tends to be a major clusterf&$k, at least from the perspective of gauging how the respective teams might do that season. This one is more about evaluating individual players in game situations. And with the Riders sitting out Dominguez, Keith, French, Schultz et al - and with the Eskimos bringing a depleted roster - I'm not expecting much.
Still, it's football. At Taylor Field. With my kid. I'll take it.
Speaking of the Jakester, a 2-2 performance at the plate in a rare White Sox victory this morning. I'll take that too.
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