Whitemud League championship series

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

The Shaunavon Badgers grabbed a 2-0 series lead in the Whitemud Hockey League final.  The Badgers tripled the Leader Flyers 3-1 before an excellent crowd at the VWC on March 8. The period counts were 1-0 and

3-1 in the contest.

Luke Hunter dented twine twice including a power play tally to spark the home side. Derek Thomas also blinked the red light at 5:47 of the middle stanza.

Ryden Lingenfelter led the assist derby with a pair of helpers. J.J.

Hunter, Derek Thomas, Tyson Goffinet and Dyson Stevenson were credited with solo helpers.

Anton Yatsyshin lit the red lamp for the Flyers at 2:32 of the second.

Dayden Collier and Ty Moore collected single assists for the visitors.

Martyn Clint was sharp between the pipes for the Flyers. Janson Davidson was steady in goal for the Badgers.

Referees Vance Fode and Lyndsay Miyashiro of Swift Current assessed the Flyers three of the four minor infractions.

Tash Armstrong took home the $930 50/50 cash prize.

The Badgers opened the final series with a 6-3 triumph on March 7 at the Leader Arena.