Bruce Penton

Canada

Contributor at Westman Journal

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Noteworthy: Politicians used to be judged by how they spoke to media. Now they don't even do that. - Medicine Hat News

1 week ago | medicinehatnews.com | Bruce Penton

Noteworthy: Politicians used to be judged by how they spoke to media. Now they don’t even do that. By Bruce Penton on April 16, 2025. Oh, how happy political reporters would be if the old-fashioned scrum became a reality again.
Penton: Talented group of NHL rookies in Calder battle — Oyen Echo

1 week ago | oyenecho.com | Bruce Penton

By Bruce PentonWinning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in the National Hockey League isn’t an absolute guarantee of future success, but there have been only a handful of winners over the years who have not gone on to enjoy extraordinary careers. This year, it's likely that a couple of players who don't win the award will find their way to the Hockey Hall of Fame, because the list of top rookie contenders is stacked.
Wild finish inevitable to NHL regular season

2 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Bruce Penton

There couldn’t be a more appropriate word for the scramble to determine the final few teams for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It’s wild, man, so the term ‘wildcard’ could not be more apropos. The 82-game regular season winds up April 17 and while some teams locked up berths weeks ago — hello, Washington; hi there, Winnipeg — there are division positions and wildcard spots still up for grabs.
Noteworthy: He's still got it - Medicine Hat News

2 weeks ago | medicinehatnews.com | Bruce Penton

Noteworthy: He’s still got it By Bruce Penton on April 9, 2025. Canadian folksinger Paul Valdemar Horsdal performs for about 100 Hatters on Sunday evening at the Liquid Listener Lounge.
Noteworthy: What best says 'Canada' to you? - Medicine Hat News

3 weeks ago | medicinehatnews.com | Bruce Penton

Noteworthy: What best says ‘Canada’ to you? By Bruce Penton on April 2, 2025. Patriotism among Canadians is stronger than ever these days thanks to the annexation talk and tariff threats, and the latest manifestation is a song by a former Glass Tiger member, Alan Frew, called Canada’s Song.
Penton: Underdog Jays show spring potential — Oyen Echo

3 weeks ago | oyenecho.com | Bruce Penton

By Bruce PentonToronto Blue Jays have gone eight full seasons without winning a playoff series and every baseball expert posting pre-season prognostications says that number will likely be nine when the 162-season comes to a close Sept. 28. In fact, the oddsmakers in Las Vegas predict the Blue Jays will finish fifth in the five-team American League East, perhaps the toughest division in baseball. All this despite an outstanding spring training season, in which they led the A.L. in wins.
President’s Trophy not worth the risk for Jets

4 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Bruce Penton

Canadian hockey fans, particularly those on the Prairies, can only hope the Winnipeg Jets fade slightly down the stretch of the long, 82-game grind that is the National Hockey League’s regular season. Why? Because the President’s Trophy Curse awaits.
Noteworthy: Hatters are everywhere, and some are a real treat - Medicine Hat News

4 weeks ago | medicinehatnews.com | Bruce Penton

Noteworthy: Hatters are everywhere, and some are a real treat By Bruce Penton on March 26, 2025. It’s not hard to bump into somebody with Medicine Hat connections no matter where you go in the world. This past Sunday in the press box of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas – the trip was planned months ago, by another family member and yes, I feel a little guilty about doing anything to support the U.S. of A.
Penton: President’s Trophy not worth the risk for Jets — Oyen Echo

1 month ago | oyenecho.com | Bruce Penton

By Bruce PentonCanadian hockey fans, particularly those on the Prairies, can only hope the Winnipeg Jets fade slightly down the stretch of the long, 82-game grind that is the National Hockey League’s regular season. Why? Because the President’s Trophy Curse awaits.
Noteworthy: Imagine the possibilities... (seriously though, let's not) - Medicine Hat News

1 month ago | medicinehatnews.com | Bruce Penton

Noteworthy: Imagine the possibilities… (seriously though, let’s not) By Bruce Penton on March 19, 2025. So many things to consider if Canada does indeed bend to the threats of Donald Trump about annexation and our beloved country becomes the 51st U.S. state:– Do we have to kill the beaver and adopt the bald eagle? – Do we merge the titles of the two national anthems and come up with the Star Spangled O?