Big news for Flin Flon Bombers three year defenseman Pierce Yakimchuk who has committed to the University of Alberta Golden Bears for the 2026-27 season.

Yakimchuk is coming off a season to remember for the Flin Flon Bombers where he was able to lead the historic club to their first league championship in 33 years.

Yakimchuk suited up for 123 regular season games and picked up 47 career points with 30 of those points  coming in his 20 year old season. Pierce also delivered 6 points in 35 career playoff games.

Pierce will join his older brother Aiden on the Golden Bear blue line this up coming season. Aiden joined the Golden Bears this past season after spending 2 years at Lindenwood University of the NCAA.