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Sports Scope

The SportsCage's Benny Walchuk shares his views on sports in Saskatchewan, Canada and around the globe. 

SPORTS SCOPE: skates off, benefits on for young hockey players

SPORTS SCOPE: skates off, benefits on for young hockey players

Taking a break from hockey in the summer isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. With its long season and intense demands, hockey requires players to rest both mind and body to stay sharp and resilient.
SPORTS SCOPE: Fastball is a must watch for any sports fan

SPORTS SCOPE: Fastball is a must watch for any sports fan

There’s something about the sound of a ball hitting a glove or the crack of a bat that just doesn’t translate through a screen. Watching softball live isn’t just exciting—it’s electric.
SPORTS SCOPE: Hudson Bay’s Glen Gulutzan with deserving second shot with Dallas Stars

SPORTS SCOPE: Hudson Bay’s Glen Gulutzan with deserving second shot with Dallas Stars

There’s something powerful about second chances—especially when they involve a small-town Saskatchewan product stepping back into the NHL spotlight.
SPORTS SCOPE: 2025 free agency could reshape the NHL

SPORTS SCOPE: 2025 free agency could reshape the NHL

July 1st isn’t just Canada Day—it’s also the most unpredictable day on the NHL calendar. The annual Free Agent Frenzy has become a summer spectacle of rumours, overpayments, last-minute deals, and fanbase-wide overreactions.
SPORTS SCOPE: the maple backbone of the Canadian Football League

SPORTS SCOPE: the maple backbone of the Canadian Football League

In a sports world chasing global flash and imported stars, the CFL proudly stays rooted in Canadian identity. In 2025, Canadian players aren’t just filling roster spots—they’re defining the league’s character and future.
SPORTS SCOPE: 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class marks a new era

SPORTS SCOPE: 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class marks a new era

The Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2025 class isn’t just star-studded—it’s a turning point. Let’s start with the headliners: Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, and Duncan Keith—first-ballot locks and cornerstones of a generation.
SPORTS SCOPE: Dale Derkatch right person to guide Regina Pats into the future

SPORTS SCOPE: Dale Derkatch right person to guide Regina Pats into the future

The Regina Pats are entering a new chapter with the departure of GM Alan Millar to Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence.
SPORTS SCOPE: Jonathan Toews’ return to Winnipeg is more than just sentimental

SPORTS SCOPE: Jonathan Toews’ return to Winnipeg is more than just sentimental

Jonathan Toews coming home to play for the Jets isn’t just a feel-good story—it’s a powerful moment for himself, for Winnipeg and a smart move for the franchise.
SPORTS SCOPE: Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers championship dream for Thunder

SPORTS SCOPE: Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers championship dream for Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship is more than a personal triumph—it’s a defining moment for basketball in Canada.
SPORTS SCOPE: crucial role of special teams in Canadian football

SPORTS SCOPE: crucial role of special teams in Canadian football

In Canadian football, special teams often fly under the radar—but they’re crucial to winning games.