Girls Basketball season begins!

Girls started their season this week with a win against the local high team at RHS. Coaching responsibilities are shared between Sara Ens and Peter Hooge. Karalee Kuny is the staff advisor. The girls will be playing in a round robin tournament in Meath Park Friday and Saturday. Check out the action!

Valerie Chouinard attempts a shot.

Hannah Jones working the ball around the perimeter.

Heather Epp chasing down the RHS ball carrier.

Heidi Epp looking to pass the ball.

Kirsten Wiens fires the ball back to the center.

Kim Koop for two points!

Erika Hooge charges down the court with RHS in pursuit.

Forward Carly Dyck on Offense.

Stephanie Isaak attempts a lay up.

Stephanie Willie passing to Erika.


Hilary Fast on defence.

Allison Schmidt on a break away.

Wheat Kings Improve to 4-0!

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings improved their record in regular season play to 4-0 with an impressive road victory in Warman. The team again showed good offensive and defensive balance scoring often while shutting their opponent out.

Mat Heppner doing the hard work along the boards escaping the hit from the Warman defender.

Center Michael Epp drives around the two Warman defenders as he tries to take the puck to the net.

Defenceman Luke Warkentin puts on the brakes to avoid the check.

Defenceman Sam Garnett eyes his opponents as Warman carries the puck up the ice.

Michael Epp moves into the clear and readies himself for a great shot on net.

Winger Ryan Epp finishes his check in the corner.

Jamieson Fitzgerald reaches for the puck as he crosses the Warman blue line.

Jared Kowalczyk eyes the rebound after a shot on net by his centerman Michael Epp.

Erik Epp clears the puck from in front of his net.

Paul Ayres battles the Warman defender for position in the offensive zone as Luke Warkentin and Michael Epp look on.

Midget Wheat Kings Defeat Aberdeen

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings improved their season record to 3-0 with a convincing home ice win against the Aberdeen Flames. The Rosthern squad was effective in both the offensive and defensive zones, scoring often while holding their opponent to two goals.

Sam Garnett (21) teams up with defence partner Erik Epp to cut off the Aberdeen players progress up the ice.

The Rosthern defenders Luke Warkentin and Paul Ayers clear space in front of their net, allowing goaltender Cole Flath a chance to reach for the loose puck.

Winger Jared Kowalczyk lets a shot go from the side of the net.

Defenceman Paul Ayres wheels around the Aberdeen forechecker and begins an offensive rush.

Sam Garnett patrols in front of his own net, keeping things clear and clean for Cole Flath in goal.

Winger Ryan Epp sets up in close, tying up the Aberdeen defenceman while waiting for a pass.

Mat Heppner reaches for the puck in front of the Aberdeen goal.

Jamieson Fitzgerald (20) gets ready for a pass from centerman T. J. Hiebert.

Sam Garnett shoots from the slot while Jared Kowalczyk looks for a rebound at the side of the net.

Defenceman Erik Epp sets his sights on the Aberdeen forward.

Wheat Kings Hockey vs Cudworth Nov 18th

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings played their second game of the season against the Cudworth Stars. The Rosthern squad was successful, winning a tough game 4-2.

Forward Jared Kowalczyk fights to push the Cudworth player off the puck.

The Wheat Kings play good positional defence as they kill a penalty in their game agains Cudworth.

RJC students showed their support for their classmates as they cheered on the team in what proved to be a close and exciting game.

Steady and reliable Paul Ayres denies the Cudworth player any advantage as he tries to enter the Wheat Kings zone.

Forward Jamieson Fitzgerald lines up a shot after beating the sprawling Cudworth defender to the puck.

Forward Ryan Epp keeps his eye on the puck as he works to cycle the puck back into the Cudworth corner.

Luke Warkentin carries the puck across center ice.

Defenceman Erik Epp gives the Cudworth forward no room to manouver in front of the Wheat Kings goal.

The Wheat kings defence does all it can to give their goaltender a clear view of the shot from the point.

Michael Epp has a clear shot on net.

Sam Garnett pins his man against the boards ending Cudworth's offensive opportunities in the Rosthern end of the rink.

RJC has ten players on the Wheat Kings team this year. They are:

Front row - Jamieson Fitzgerald, Cole Flath, Jared Kowalczyk

Second row - Luke Warkentin, Sam Garnett, Paul Ayres, Ryan Epp, Mathew Heppner, Erik Epp, Michael Epp

Wheat King Midget hockey begins with a victory!

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings opened their 09-10 hockey season with a convincing 12-2 victory over the Hague Royals Midget team. Ten of the team members are students at RJC. The remainder are from Rosthern, Waldheim, Laird, Duck Lake and Dalmeny.

Mathew Heppner pulls away from the Hague defender as he heads across center ice towards the Hague zone.

Jared Kowalczyk attempts to move the puck past the Hague player.

Ryan Epp patrols the right side as the play heads into the Hague end of the arena.

Michael Epp reaches to control the puck in an effort to set up an offensive play just inside the Hague blue line.

Defenceman Paul Ayres keeps his eyes on the puck as he defends his own end. Cole Flath also alertly watches the play unfolding in front of his net.

Luke Warkentin works to control the puck in his own end and keep it away from the forechecking Hague player.

Defenceman Erik Epp cuts across the middle of the ice to stop the Hague forward from heading into the Rosthern zone.

Cole Flath makes a key save while Paul Ayres steers the Hague forward away from the puck in front of the Rosthern net.

Defenceman Sam Garnett takes control of the puck in our own end.