Melville netminder Noah Sinagowitz, Swan River's Bo Eisner among weekly SJHL award winners

Melville Millionaires goaltender Noah Sinagowitz and Swan River’s Bo Eisner headline this week’s SJHL award winners.

Sinagowitz earned SaskMilk Rookie of the Week after posting a 27-save shutout in a 1–0 win over Estevan. With Melville still sorting out its crease rotation, Sinagowitz continues to make a strong push for more starts.

Meanwhile, Swan River product Bo Eisner has been named the SuperU Defenceman of the Week. The Melfort Mustangs veteran put up four points over two games, including a standout performance Saturday against La Ronge. 

Other weekly winners include Flin Flon’s Joey Lies, who takes home SGEU MVP of the Week after a four-point weekend and a shootout winner against Humboldt.

Warman’s Kane Kennedy is the Bourgault Forward of the Week, scoring four goals in two games, including a hat trick on Friday.

Nipawin’s Gage Roberts earns SaskTel Goalie of the Week honours thanks to a 28-save shutout — the third of his SJHL career.

And Estevan forward Rylan Williams is the Canterra Seeds Saskatchewan Player of the Week, adding four points over three games as he continues to drive the Bruins’ offence.

Melville Millionaires take Game 1 of Highway 10 rivalry with decisive road win in Yorkton

The Melville Millionaires earned their second straight win — and fourth of the season — Friday night, defeating the Yorkton Terriers 7–2 in the first Highway 10 battle of the campaign.

Yorkton opened the scoring with a power-play goal from Gabriel Courchesne midway through the first, but Kale Margolis tied it late to make it 1–1.

Melville took over in the second period, getting goals from Grady Carmichael, Leo Jewitt, and Devin Winder to jump ahead 4–1, outshooting Yorkton 20–8 in the frame.

Zach Hertz pulled the Terriers within two, but Jackson Lee quickly restored the Mils’ three-goal cushion. Ty Janz and Rylan Oatman added late markers to seal the win.

Noah Sinagowitz stopped 41 of 43 shots for Melville, while Callum Creig allowed seven goals on 40 shots for Yorkton.

The teams meet again Saturday night in Melville for Game 2 of the Parks Cup, with puck drop at 7:00 at the CN Community Centre.

Sept. 30th MJHL/SJHL Recap

MJHL: Swan Valley Stampeders drops wild one in Waywayseecappo on Tuesday night The Swan Valley Stampeders watched two separate two-goal leads slip away Tuesday night, as the Waywayseecappo Wolverines mounted a relentless comeback to claim a 7–5 victory on home ice.

Rhett Perrin got the Wolverines on the board midway through the first period, but Swan Valley responded with a goal from Trace Langan to send the teams into the second tied 1–1.

The middle frame turned into a scoring frenzy, with seven goals in a span of just over 15 minutes. Gage Sutherland gave Waywayseecappo a quick lead just 29 seconds in, but the Stampeders roared back with goals from Chantyn Michell-Thompson and Darren Hunt in a 12-second burst. Jaxon Haley added a short-handed tally at 8:21 to make it 4–2.

Waywayseecappo answered with a power-play goal from Perrin—his second of the night—but Gavin Bartha restored Swan Valley’s cushion with a man-advantage marker. The Wolverines responded with two goals in under six minutes, as Cale Livingston and Mikey Thomas each found the back of the net to tie the game 5–5 heading into the third.

The Wolverines’ power play continued to click in the final frame. Sebastien Hicks gave Waywayseecappo the lead at 4:05 with their third power-play goal of the night, and Ben Roulette iced the game with an empty-netter at 17:40.

Goaltender Jase Wareham turned aside 29 shots to earn his third consecutive win, while Easton Falls made 26 saves in the loss for Swan Valley.

The Stampeders return to action on Friday night hosting Virden, while Wolverines head to Steinbach on Friday night to take on the Pistons.  ========= SJHL ROUNDUP: Melville Millionaires, Yorkton Terriers both fall on Tuesday night

ESTEVAN BRUINS 6, YORKTON TERRIERS 3

The Estevan Bruins exploded for three quick goals in the opening 8:19 and never looked back, skating to a 6-3 divisional victory over the Yorkton Terriers on Tuesday night.

Rylan Williams paced the Bruins with a pair of goals and an assist, while Noah Asmundson, Ewan Rennie, Oliver Kramp, and Ethan Andrews also found the back of the net.

Thomas Ries scored twice for Yorkton, with Vinay Junek adding the other.

Between the pipes, Brady Carr stopped 39 of 42 shots to secure the win for Estevan. On the other side, Terrier rookie Alexandro Montoya turned aside 23 of 28 shots in his SJHL debut.

The Terriers visit Humboldt on Friday to face the Broncos, while the Bruins hit the road the same night to battle the Nipawin Hawks.

NIPAWIN HAWKS 3, MELVILLE MILLIONAIRES 2

Van Taylor’s power-play marker with 6:30 remaining in regulation stood as the game-winner, lifting the Nipawin Hawks to a 3-2 road win over the Melville Millionaires on Tuesday.

Mason Karakochuk and Will Whitter also scored for Nipawin, while Brendan Olson provided both tallies for Melville. The game was knotted 1-1 after the first period and 2-2 through 40 minutes before Taylor’s late heroics.

Hawks goaltender Gage Roberts made 37 saves on 39 shots for the win, while Melville’s Kael Svenson stopped 27 of 30.

The Millionaires now turn their attention to a weekend home-and-home with the Weyburn Red Wings, beginning Friday on the road before hosting Saturday’s rematch.

Melville Millionaires acquire 2007-born forward Brayden Gourley in trade with Bonnyville Pontiacs

The Melville Millionaires have traded 20-year-old forward Jadon Iyogun to the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL in exchange for 18-year-old forward Brayden Gourley and future considerations.

Iyogun, a Calgary native and Tennessee State University commit, joined the Millionaires in 2023 and quickly became a key contributor. Over two seasons, he appeared in 99 games, recording 44 goals and 48 assists for 92 points. In 2024–25, he tallied 21 goals and 27 assists in 51 games and was named the SJHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player.

“After reviewing our roster, we decided to move Jadon, I can say that internally, we made the decision that anyone who leaves the team won’t be returning,” said Millionaires head coach and GM Doug Johnson. “In return, we’re bringing in a talented 2007-born forward with junior experience and championship pedigree. He’s a left-shot center, which is an area we felt needed strengthening. We’re very excited about what Brayden brings and confident he’ll make our team stronger this season.”

Gourley, also from Calgary, played for the Calgary Buffaloes U18 AAA in 2023–24, posting 16 goals and 23 assists in 35 games. In 2024–25, he split time between the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the BCHL and the AJHL’s Bonnyville Pontiacs, recording 10 points in 24 games.

Yorkton Kinsmen Maulers gear up for Wednesday's regular season opener

The Yorkton Kinsmen Maulers head into the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League regular season with confidence after completing an undefeated preseason.

Head Coach Jason Gordon credited both the team’s depth and their goaltending for the early success.

“Our goaltending was outstanding all the way through, and we really showcased the depth of our roster,” Gordon said. “It’s great to have experience in net with Cole Ivey, and he’s ready to go.”

Gordon cautioned, however, that preseason results only go so far.  “We played strong competition from the Manitoba U18 AAA League, which has a great reputation, but now the real season begins and the message to the group is not to get too high or too low — the games that matter start now.”

Yorkton opens Wednesday in Wilcox against the Notre Dame Hounds, a team Gordon expects will be difficult as always.

“Every time you play Notre Dame, it’s a battle,” he said. “With Casey O’Brien now behind their bench, we know they’ll be hard to play against. Those points are always important when you’re battling in the standings.”

For fans, Gordon promises an up-tempo, four-line brand of hockey with mobile defense and quick transition play. 

The Maulers will also continue building community connections by visiting schools, engaging sponsors, and distributing “golden tickets” ahead of the home opener Saturday against the Prince Albert Mintos at Westland Arena.

“We want Westland to be one of the toughest rinks for visiting teams,” Gordon said. Full audio below:

bennywalchuk2 · Jason Gordon- MAULERS (Sept 22nd)

Sept. 21st MJHL / SJHL Recap

 ESTEVAN BRUINS 5, MELVILLE MILLIONAIRES 3

The Estevan Bruins earned a measure of payback from Friday’s loss in Melville, skating to a 5-3 victory over the Millionaires in their home opener Saturday night at Affinity Place.

Rorey Elson and Colton Getzlaff each had a goal and an assist to pace the Bruins’ attack, with Chase Holt, Ethan Andrews, and Kade Stringer also finding the back of the net.

Leo Jewitt continued his hot start for Melville, scoring twice to give him three goals in as many games, while Devon Winder added a single.

Dylan Adams made 29 saves on 32 shots for his first win in a Bruins uniform. At the other end, Mils starter Connor Dodyle allowed four goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Noah Sinagowitz, who stopped all 13 shots he faced in relief.

The Millionaires return home Friday to host the Humboldt Broncos, while Estevan gets set for a home-and-home series next weekend with the Weyburn Red Wings.

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WEYBURN RED WINGS 6, YORKTON TERRIERS 2

The Weyburn Red Wings struck three times on the power play and completed a sweep of their season-opening home-and-home with Yorkton, downing the Terriers 6-2 on Saturday.

Drew Molde scored twice to lead the charge, while Josh Adlys, Turner McIntyre, Roan Burgess, and Carter Bergen also tallied. Yorkton native Preston Patenaude made 35 saves for his first career SJHL victory.

Gabrielle Courchesne notched his third goal of the year for the Terriers, with veteran forward Vinay Junek adding the other.

Terriers starter Callum Creig turned aside 19 of 23 shots before giving way to Alexandro Montoya, who allowed two goals on 11 attempts in relief.

Yorkton will look for their first win of the season Sept. 30 when they host Estevan. Weyburn returns to action Tuesday in Humboldt.

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OTHER GAMES In Kindersley, Anthony Campbell scored twice and Gavin Granger put up five points as the Battlefords North Stars doubled up the Klippers 6-3. The Flin Flon Bombers moved to 2-0 with a convincing 5-1 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves, led by Ryder Mucha’s two goals.

Owen Parks scored the first goal in Warman Wolverines franchise history, but Humboldt spoiled the occasion with a 3-1 win. Broncos goaltender Charlie Tritt continued his stellar start, making 33 saves and allowing just one goal on 64 shots through his first two games. ========== MJHL:

The Swan Valley Stampeders had their record drop to 1 and 1 on the season after 7-0 road loss on Saturday night to the Dauphin Kings.

Ethan Stewart scored twice to lead the way for the Kings, who got singles from Cam Jansa, Rylan Gage, Nicholas Zaharias, Joey Kubas and Kale Pratte.

Bryson Yaschyshyn stopped all 33 shots he faced for the shutout, while Stampeders starter Samuel Bastien allowed seven goals on 43 shots in the loss.

The Stampeders return to action on Friday night when they start a two game road trip in Selkirk before battling the Winnipeg Blues on Saturday night.

Elsewhere,

Portage Terriers 5, Neepawa Titans 2

Virden Oil Capitals 3, Waywayseecappo Wolverines 1

Yorkton’s Mahlon Wiley selected for Team Saskatchewan for 2025 WHL Cup

Hockey Saskatchewan has unveiled its 20-player roster for the 2025 WHL Cup, taking place October 22–26 in Red Deer, Alta.

The Male Under-16 team features two goaltenders, six defencemen, and 12 forwards representing communities across the province.

Among the players named are Yorkton’s Mahlon Wiley and Melville Millionaires prospect Carter Wiggins. Wiley is skating this season with the Regina Pat Canadians in the Sask. Male U18 AAA Hockey League, while Wiggins is beginning his U18 AAA career with the Saskatoon Blazers.

These athletes will don the Saskatchewan jersey as they take on Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia in a showcase for 2010-born players from across Western Canada.

The 2025 WHL Cup, hosted at the Peavey Mart Centrium, marks the 12th edition of the tournament.

Team Saskatchewan begins round-robin play on October 22, with game times to be announced.