The Notre Dame AAA Midget Hounds have advanced to the final round in the Telus Cup West Regional tournament in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The Hounds, featuring five players either from Weyburn or who played minor hockey in the city, defeated the host team from Thunder Bay 7-1 Saturday afternoon, improving to 3-0 in the event.

Ethan Ernst of Weyburn had a goal and two assists for the Hounds, who will take on the Winnipeg Wild in Sunday's final at 1 p.m. The winner advances to the Telus Cup National Championship tournament in late April in Sudbury, Ontario.