This edition of the famed curling partnership playing in junior women's

The Burtnyk-Ryan combination still delivers heavy knockout power on the curling ice. These are giant names on the Manitoba curling scene, however, this week it’s the next generation making a mark at the Canola provincial junior championships in Winnipeg.

Laura Burtnyk, seeded third, has skipped her Assiniboine Memorial team — including third Hailey Ryan — to a 2-0 start after two days at the junior women’s event.

The junior women’s and men’s championships, being played concurrently at the St. Vital and Pembina clubs, wrap up Friday.

Burtnyk, 21, is the daughter of legendary skip, Kerry Burtnyk, a five-time provincial champion, two-time Brier winner and the 1995 world champion. Ryan, 20, is the daughter of Jeff Ryan, a two-time Manitoba champion who tossed third stones for Burtnyk at the ’95 and 2001 Briers and the ’95 worlds in Brandon.

Indeed, the names go well together, then and now.

"It feels pretty awesome, actually," said Laura Monday afternoon, after guiding her team to an 8-2 victory over Dauphin’s Emma Jensen at St. Vital. "It’d be nice to hang that same provincial banner up in the same club (Assiniboine Memorial) that our dads did. It’s definitely motivation behind things for us.

Full article: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/curling/burtnyk-ryan-still-terrorizing-foes-409422705.html

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16 DECEMBER 2016 - Thanks to the efforts of Archie Mullin, the Senior and Masters Christmas luncheon was fortunate to have Dennis Beyak drop by the Club for a very nice meal, comraderie and highly entertaining discussion on the sport of hockey past and present. The 100 or so in attendance were absolutely enthralled by his very polished presentation and willingness to field questions from the floor. Dennis received a club pin and a small token of appreciation from the Seniors and Masters. His follow up E-Mail confirmed that he had a wonderful time with a great bunch of guys and a terrific audience (many of whom he was able to connect with through his Manitoba roots and various encounters over the years).

Pictured are just a few of those in attendance along with Shannon from the bar staff.

Please note that the facility will be closed effective 23 Dec 2016 - 02 Jan 2017 inclusive.

Have a safe and happy festive season with a reminder that the Rock Engraving fund raiser is a great way to contribute to the future of our great facility.