MARTENSVILLE — Sure, it’s only training camp, but winning the Kirkness Cup carries special meaning for a veteran Saskatoon Blades player like Rowan Calvert. Article content

“It’s big,” Calvert was saying after his Team Khudobin (Blue) defeated Team Gold (Peters) 6-2 at the Martensville Recreation Centre to capture the 2025 edition of the Kirkness Cup. Article content Article content

Team Belak (White) downed Team Nicholls (Black) 6-2 to claim third place.

All four teams played four games over three days during the Labour Day weekend after practicing Friday morning.

“It’s a grind for sure,” said Calvert, who is entering his final season of junior hockey. “Lots of games and a long time (on the ice), but it’s fun. It’s competitive and it’s good for the young guys, too, with their firs

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