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The Richland Ranger Bantams continue to have a stunning hockey season. Together, coaches Braden Kindopp and Shane Schantz continue to guide the Bantams through an unforgettable season. During this '24-'25 season the Bantams have had 13 league games so far successfully winning each one placing them first in league standings with the NDAHA (North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association) Bantam B West league. Like so many other players throughout the Ranger Club the Bantams have also been fighting...
You may ask yourself, what is helping to guide this small but amazing team of 11 to success? Well, it just may be their incredible teamwork, maybe it is their dedication to hockey or perhaps it is the astonishing 106 years of combined hockey experience between them. Whatever it may be that is driving them, it is working! The Bantams fought their way to another 4 wins this past weekend. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Bantams played the Minot Wolves. The Rangers started out a little slower this game...
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Bismarck, ND, this past weekend for the Capitals Cup. After five games the Bantams returned home undefeated and champions! Friday night the Rangers faced West Fargo Stampeded and got their 1st shutout of the tournament winning 14-0. Saturday, the Bantams had two games. Their game against the Bismarck Capitals-White would bring them a commanding victory ending with a score of 11-2. Next up they found themselves matched against the Devils Lake Flames and sec...
The Richland Ranger Bantams dominated home ice this past weekend and added two more wins to their season. If I were asked to say a few words that might describe the Bantam team it would be a quote from United Hockey; "You don't always get what you wish for, you get what you work for." This group keeps showing us repeatedly the work they are putting in. Saturday, Jan. 4, the Bantams faced off against Mandan Mayhem and commanded their way to a win. In the first period, the Rangers scored 3 goals,...
The Richland Ranger Bantams added 4 wins to their season this past weekend. They travelled to Mandan, ND, on Friday, Dec. 20 to face Madan Mayhem on and then into Bismarck to face three Bismarck Capitals teams Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday. Dec. 21. Friday night's game against the Mandan Mayhem brought the Rangers their first win of the week with a final score of 11-2. Saturday brought the Bantams 2 games. First, they faced Bismarck Red and dominated the ice with a 14-0 victory. That afternoon...
The Richland Ranger Bantams took 2nd place this past weekend in the B-Dubs Shootout Tournament held in Grand Forks, ND. Friday night in their first game of the tournament the Bantams faced the Roseau Bearcats, a team out of Minnesota. The Bantams started out the tournament strong with an 8-4 win. Saturday would bring the Bantams two games. First, they faced West Fargo Stampede and dominated the ice with a 19-0 win. The second game on Saturday brought them up against another Minnesota team the...
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Dickinson, ND, on Sunday, Jan. 8 for their 1st league game of the season. The Rangers faced off against the Outlaws defeating them 4-1. This coming weekend the Richland Ranger Bantams will head to Grand Forks, ND, to play in the B-Dubs Shootout Tournament....
If you were in Sidney this past weekend the Richland Hockey Arena was the place to be. The arena stayed busy hosting 12 games for the 8th Annual Damon McLaughlin Memorial Tournament - Bantam level. The home team Bantams dominated the ice this past weekend, going undefeated and keeping the championship right here at home. Friday, Nov. 15, the Bantams faced off against the Crosby Comets and defeated the Comets 12-0. Saturday, Nov. 16, brought the Bantams face to face with the Williston Flyers....
Oh, what a season it has been! We have all heard or maybe even been told – "don't worry, you'll get 'em next time", or "you can't win them all" and while those statements might be true one statement seems to fit the Bantam season more than others – You either win, or you learn. The Bantams have done exactly that, learn. When things did not go quite as planned, they took it as a chance to learn and push forward. To say that the Bantams have made their coaches, families, friends, fans, the Ric...
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" – Wayne Gretzky "Don't practice until you get it right, Practice until you can't get it wrong" – Brianna Decker "Every day Is a Good Day for Hockey" – Mario Lemieux "You have to work your absolute hardest every time you step on the ice" – Sidney Crosby These are just some famous quotes from a few great players. Every one of these quotes, as well as many others, make me think of the Bantams. The Bantam team, coached by Braden Kindopp and Shane Schantz,...
"The harder you work, the harder it is to lose." "If you want to play, then practice. If you want to win, then practice harder." – These are just a couple quotes from Unite Hockey, and these quotes couldn't ring truer for the Richland Ranger Bantams. The Bantams continue to have success on the ice as they dominated their last two games this past weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Ranger Bantams traveled to Williston to face the Williston Flyers. The Rangers were successful with a shutout win o...
Ever wonder what is going on in a hockey player's' head when they step on to the ice? Is it the smell of freshly jammed ice, is it the fans in the stands, is it the work they put in to get to this moment? Whatever it is that they think many players have been here before them and many will be here after them putting in the work. Well, let me tell you, your Richland Bantams have been putting in the work and it shows. The Rangers met up with Mandan Mayhem on Sunday, Feb. 11 for their 11th league...
The Richland Ranger Hockey arena kept busy this past weekend hosting seven home games including two games for your Ranger Bantams. Saturday, Feb. 3, the Ranger Bantams faced the Dickinson Outlaws. The Bantams played steady throughout the game scoring two goals each period and ending with a score of 6-1 to secure their first win of the weekend. Sunday, Feb. 4, the Rangers met up with the Bismarck White Capitals for the second game of the weekend. This game gave the Bantams a little competition,...
Coaches Braden Kindopp and Shane Schantz continue to lead the Richland Ranger Bantams to success. This small but mighty team, comprised of 12 skaters and one goalie, continued their winning streak with another two wins at home this past weekend. On Friday the Bantams were matched against the Williston Flyers. After a bit of a slow start the Bantams proved to be unbeatable with both offense and defense working to secure the 7-1 win for the Rangers. Saturday, they faced off against the Minot...
The Richland Ranger Bantams dominated on home ice this past weekend and secured another two wins. The Bantams faced off against the Watford City Oilers B1 team on Saturday, Jan. 20 and battled their way to a 4-3 win over the Oilers. They played Jamestown/Valley City Prowl, Sunday, Jan. 21 when the Rangers proved to be victorious once again skating away with a 6-1 win over JVC. The Ranger Bantams were a force to be reckoned with both offensively and defensively. Adding a few points to their...
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Bismarck, ND this past weekend for the Capitals Cup. After five games the Bantams returned home undefeated with the championship! Friday night, the Rangers faced Bismarck Red and defeated them 6-0. Saturday would bring the Bantams two games. The first game would bring them a win against the Midale/Lampman Mustangs out of Estevan, Sask., with a score of 4-2. The second game would match the Rangers against Mandan Mayhem where they secured another win and...
Richland Ranger Squirts went undefeated this past weekend in Watford City at Rough Rider Rumble bringing home the Championship! Player of the Game was awarded throughout the 5 game tournament. Receiving player of the game for Richland was Aiden Collins, Kroy Clausen, Kale Averett, Cooper Thiel and Henry Maurer...
