2022 Season Preview: Sylvan Lake Gulls

Guest writer Danny Rode breaks down the season ahead for the Sylvan Lake Gulls …

Soaring in Sylvan

Jason Chatwood grew up in a baseball family.

Now the head coach of the Sylvan Lake Gulls is bringing the game to his own family … and central Alberta.

No Flocking Way

Not everyone was able to comprehend what transpired at Pogadl Park in Sylvan Lake on August 15th.

Even some of the players weren’t aware that Evan Wilde, Brett Higgins and Zane Pollen had combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Lethbridge Bulls.

It was the first no-hitter in the WCBL since 2019, but also had some mystery for many in attendance.

Northern Exposure

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has announced plans to soldier on with a 2021 season that will feature all-Canadian lineups for the first time in the summer collegiate circuit’s history.

Facing uncertainty over a number of COVID-19 pandemic issues – including health restrictions that will likely impact attendance and game-day activities, as well as unease about the timeline for the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border – the WCBL has made a number of significant changes for this year’s season.

Box Score Beauties

“Play ball!”

It’s back. Spring training for Major League Baseball (MLB) has cranked up again and college baseball south of the border is in full swing.

It feels really good to type those words. And to show some love to those from our province taking part, we wanted to highlight some of their accomplishments.

The Night Before

To celebrate the season, we present to you a baseball-themed rendition of “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.”

Gulls Taking Flight

The nest is being built and the Sylvan Lake Gulls are spreading their wings as they prepare to take flight.

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) expansion franchise provided an update today on construction of their new ballpark while announcing Friday, June 11, 2021 as the date of their first home opener.

Meanwhile, we caught up with Gulls head coach Jason Chatwood and talked about his new gig.

Jumping Into The Lake

It has been nearly 15 years since Central Alberta said “goodbye” to the Red Deer Generals.

Many questions have lingered over the years as to whether college-level baseball would ever return.

Those same fans now have their answer, as they will be saying “hello” to a Western Canadian Baseball League team in Sylvan Lake in 2021.