Tuesday 31 January 2017

Terriers drop 3rd straight falling 7-4 to Weyburn on Tuesday Night

The Yorkton Terriers suffered their 3rd straight loss on Tuesday night, losing 7-4 to the visiting Weyburn Red Wings at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

The Red Wings would come out with a pretty good opening road period and they would strike first as Carson Rose would one-time home his 15th of the season to make it 1-0 Red Wings just 5:30 in. Landon Walters would make it 2-0 at the 15:17 mark as Landon Walters would make a nice move and put home his 5th of the year. Then with just 30 seconds left and just as their power play expired Tyran Brown would jam home his 13th to give the visitors a 3 goal lead at 3-0 after 1 period with shots being 18-9 Red Wings.

The Terriers would get off to a very quick start to begin the middle frame as just 23 seconds into the 2nd, Kronau product Jordan Ross would bang home his 11th of the season to make it 3-1 Red Wings. It would stay like that until 1:42 left to go in the 2nd and it would be Landon Walters' once again as he would take a big bounce off the end boards and slip it by former Red Wing Nathan Hargrave for his 2nd of the night to restore Weyburn's 3 goal lead at 4-1 after 40 minutes with shots (10-9 Weyburn in the 2nd) & 28-18 Red Wings in the shot department after 2 periods.

Landon Walters' would complete the hat trick, his 1st in the SJHL very early into the 3rd period to make it a 5-1 Red Wings lead. Jared Legien would then score back to back for the Terriers 12:23 apart in the 3rd, his 19th and 20th of the season to make it a 2 goal lead at 5-3. But the Red Wings would come right back and regain that 3 goal lead as Erik Olson's long shot would beat Hargrave for his 5th to make it 6-3. The Terriers would once again get a little closer as Reid Anderson's long point shot pinball off a Red Wings' defender and by Carter Phair, for his 3rd of the campaign to make it 6-4 Weyburn. Carson Rose though would ice it into the empty net with 8 seconds to go to help the Red Wings win their 2nd straight, with the 3 goal win.

Carter Phair made 30 saves for his 4th win of the season in Red Wing net while Nathan Hargrave turned aside 32 of 38 shots in the losing cause.

The Terriers are back in action on Friday night for a neutral site game in Fort Qu'Appelle at 7:30 when they battle the Notre Dame Hounds at the Fort Rexentre.

Monday 30 January 2017

Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show - Jan 30th Edition


Mils; Wolverines both fall on the road in MJHL/SJHL Sunday Recap

The Wayway Wolverines had their 4 game winning streak come to an end on Sunday night losing 5-2 on the road to the Virden Oil Capitals.

Cody Durdle and Mack McPhee scored for the Wolverines while Hunter Lorenson made 42 saves in the losing cause.

Kyle Salaway, Carter Cowlthorp, and Mack Hardy led the way for the Oil Caps with a 1G 1A each.

The Wolverines are back in action on Wednesday night when they host the Dauphin Kings at 7:30 from the Wayway Arena Complex.


In the SJHL,

Dayton Heino had the lone goal for Melville but the Mils lost their 4th straight on Sunday, losing 4-1 in Kindersley Klippers.

Colby Entz made 17 saves on 21 shots to take the loss for the Mils.

Jake Gerbner, Clive Rozdeba, Cody Hodgson and Brendan Wagner scored for the Klippers.

The Mils are back in action on Thursday night when they host the Flin Flon Bombers at 7:30 from the Horizon Credit Union Center.

Sunday 29 January 2017

Moose Jaw's Barker wins 2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melville

(Courtesy of Curl Sask)


For the first time since 1999 the Saskatchewan Women's Curling champion comes from Moose Jaw.

Penny Barker found herself out to an early 5-2 lead after 5 ends after steals in the first three ends but then after a giving up 3 in the 9th trailed 7-6 but her hit for 4 in the 10th helped her beat North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle 10-7 to win the 2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melville.

"It's definitely a dream come true, you always pictured that shot you have to win a provincial ladies title, and this year it was my chance and I'm glad I was able to make it",  the 31 year old Barker said after the big win.

For Silvernagle and her rink of Dayna Demers, Cristina Goertzen,  Kara Thevenot and coach Gerald Shymko, it was a disappointing end to what was great week after clinching 1st with a 7-1 record, they then went on to beat former champion Stephanie Lawton in the 1 vs. 2 Page Playoff game.

"Ya it's definitely disappointing for the girls they had a great week, we weren't able to get off to a good start and with a one game showdown those things happen and the Barker team made a lot of great shots",  Calder product and Silvernagle Coach Gerald Shymko said after the loss.

Barker and her rink of Deanna Doig, Lorraine Schneider, Danielle Sicinski and Coach Merv Fonger will now wear the green and white & represent Saskatchewan at the 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts taking place February 16th-26th in St. Catharines, Ontario.


Penny Barker spoke with the media after the big win



Viterra Scotties Chairperson Larry Petersen recaps the event



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In Manitoba,

After winning 6 provincial titles in Saskatchewan, Michelle Englot has her first one in Manitoba.

Englot and her foursome scored 2 in the 10th to defeat Pembina's Darcy Robertson 8-6 in the Manitoba Scotties at the Eric Coy Arena in Winnipeg


Other Provincial winners:

BC- Marla Mallet
Alberta- Shannon Kleibrink
Saskatchewan- Penny Barker
Manitoba- Michelle Englot
Northern Ontario- Krista McCarville
Quebec- Eve Belisle
New Brunswick- Melissa Adams
PEI- Robyn McPhee
Newfoundland/Labrador- Stacie Curtis
Yukon- Sarah Koltun
Northwest Territories- Kerry Galusha
Nunavut- Geneva Chislett
Nova Scotia- Mary Mattatall

Ontario- (Still to be determined)

Saturday 28 January 2017

2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts- Day 5


2PM - Tiebreaker

Brett Barber (Biggar)  3 Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 9


7PM- Page Playoffs 

1 vs. 2 game-  Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) vs. Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 
3 vs. 4 game- Nancy Martin vs. Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 



Knox score 8 to defeat Silver Foxes on home ice (PJHL)


The Fort Knox got back in the win column in a big way beating the visiting Regina Silver Foxes 8-5 on Friday night from the Fort Rexentre. 

The Knox would get on the board first as Brady Third would get a loose puck off the end boards and bang home his 4th of the season to make it 1-0 Knox just 4:11 into the 1st. Sean Pilet would make it 2-0 just over half way through the opening period as he would snipe home his 5th of the year to make it a 2 goal game after 1 period with shots being 16-15 Knox.

The Silver Foxes would cut their deficit in half just 2:00 into the 2nd as Chris Belanger would bang home his 3rd of the season to make it a 2-1 game. But just 11 seconds later the Knox as Alex Saworski would knock home his 1st of the season to regain the 2 goal lead at 3-1. Logan Leslie would make 4-1 Knox just a short time later with his 8th of the season. Dyson Nordwick-Chan would cut the visitors within 2 with a PP goal to make it 4-2. Sean Pilet would add one in the final seconds, his 2nd of the night to make it 5-2 after 40 minutes. 

Each squad would add 3 more in the 3rd period as the Knox would get 2 from Jordan Woods and 1 from Jarrett Metheral. Jarvis Gelowitz, Jayden Hansen and Drew Kocur would add markers for the Silver Foxes. 

Shane Blomquist made 35 saves on 40 shots for the win while Kayne Parquet made 43 saves in the losing cause. 

The two teams will go right back at it on Saturday at 7:30 from the Doug Wickenheiser Arena in Regina.

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In the SJHL, 

The Melville Millionaires got out to an early 2 goal lead but then fell short on the road, 6-4 to the Kindersley Klippers. 

Mitchell Torrens, Logan Foster, Eric Soar and Logan Karakochuk scored for the Mils while Jordan Funk led the way for the Klippers with 2G 1A. 

The Mils continue their road trip on Saturday night visiting the Battlefords North Stars. 


Elsewhere, 

The Yorkton Terriers dropped a road decision in Humboldt, 5-2 to the Broncos on Friday night. 

Jared Legien and Dakota Odgers scored for the Terriers while 20 year old Nathan Hargrave made 24 saves in the loss. 

The Terriers will host the back-half on the home and home with the Broncos on Saturday at 7:30 from the FAA. 


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In the MJHL, 

The Swan Valley Stampeders losing streak now sits at 4 games after a 5-1 loss to the Winkler Flyers. 

Stephen Perrault scored in his 2nd straight game for the Stamps while Brett Evans took the loss making 29 saves on 34 shots. 

The Stamps are back at it on Wednesday night on GX94 when they host the Steinbach Pistons. 

Friday 27 January 2017

2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melville - Day 4

                                    


                                                        **At the Horizon Credit Union Center 


2PM (Draw 8)


Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 11  Brett Barber (Biggar) 4
Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 6 Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 5
Kim Schneider (Kronau) 6  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 11
Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 7  Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 10 


7:30PM (Draw 9)


Kim Schneider (Kronau) 5 Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 9
Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 4 Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 10
Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 8 Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 2
Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 8 Brett Barber (Biggar) 6


Standings

Silvernagle-- 7-1
Lawton-- 6-2
Martin-- 5-3
Barber-- 4-4
Barker-- 4-4
Eberle-- 3-5
Selzer-- 3-5
Anderson-- 3-5
Schneider-- 1-7

Wayway Wolverines win 4th straight after 6-4 home decision over Virden (MJHL)


The Waywayseecappo Wolverines are now winners of 4 straight games after a 6-4 win last night (Thurs) over the visiting Virden Oil Capitals at the Wayway Arena Complex.

Newcomer Brad Budman had a 1G 2A & Jacob Bestul had 2 goals to lead the way offensively for Wayway while McKenzie Chalmers was once again very good stopping 38 of 42 shots.

Mack McPhee, Landyn Cochrane and Korwin Shewchuk also scored for the Wolverines.

Wayway's next action will be on Sunday night at 7PM when they visit the Virden Oil Capitals

Thursday 26 January 2017

2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melville- Day 3


**At the Horizon Credit Union Center

2PM (Draw 6)

Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 3  Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 8 in 8 ends
Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 9  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 5
Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 3  Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 5
Kim Schneider (Kronau) 8  Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 7

Bye: Brett Barber (Biggar)

7:30PM (Draw 7)

 
Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 8  Kim Schneider (Kronau) 3
Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 6 Brett Barber (Biggar) 7
Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 4  Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 7 
Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 7  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 6

Bye: Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 5-1


Standings after Day 3: 

Lawton-- 5-1
Silvernagle-- 5-1
Barber-- 4-2
Martin-- 4-3
Barker-- 3-3
Anderson-- 2-4
Eberle-- 2-4
Selzer-- 2-5
Schneider-- 1-5

Wednesday 25 January 2017

Stamps drop 3rd straight, 7-1 to the visiting Blizzard

The Swan Valley Stampeders drop their 3rd straight game & 3rd game to OCN this season dropping a 7-1 decision to the Blizzard on Wednesday night. 

The Blizzard would come out with a very good road period in the 1st and they would be rewarded with the opening goal as 20 year old Jeremy Dumont would finish off a nice passing play by his line mates George King & Tristan Elie would knock home his 13th of the season to give the visitors a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes with the shots also favouring OCN with a 15-6 edge.

Jeremy Dumont would pick up where he left off from the first as he would help to add to the lead as he pot home his 2nd of the night and 14th of the season to make it 2-0 just 5:36 into the 2nd. Then just under a minute later, the Blizzard would make it 3-0 as George King would add his team-leading 26th of the season. But just 1:10 later, the Stamps would get on the board as Jason Cohan would drive hard to the net, his shot was stopped but the rebound came out to Stephen Perrault who banged home his 1st MJHL gaol to cut the Stamps to within 2 at 3-1. But the Blizzard would regain that lead with just 1:15 to go in the middle frame as King would add another, his 27th of the year to make it 4-1 OCN after 2 periods. Shots after 40 minutes were 39-14 (24-8 in the 2nd). 

The Blizzard would add a few more for good measure in the 3rd period with 2 of the stick of Tristan Elie and one from Maverick Rafter as the visitors would cruise to a 6 goal victory and with the 2 points clinch a MJHL playoff spot in the process. 

Brett Epp turned aside 19 of 20 shots in the Blizz net for his 17th win of the season while 18 year old Bret Evans made 44 saves in the losing cause. 

The Stamps return to action on Friday night when they host the Winkler Flyers at 7:30 from the Centennial Arena in Swan River. 

2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melville - Day 2



*At the Horizon Credit Union Center in Melville.

10AM (Draw 3)

Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 8  Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 6
Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 6 Kim Schneider (Kronau) 5
Brett Barber (Biggar) 4  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 3
Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 7 Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 8

3PM (Draw 4)

Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 9
  Brett Barber (Biggar) 1
Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 6  Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 4
Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 10  Kim Schneider (Kronau) 3
Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 4  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 5

8PM (Draw 5)

 Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 9  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 3
Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 8  Kim Schneider (Kronau) 4
Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 4  Brett Barber (Biggar) 12
Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 5  Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 6 in 11 ends


Standings after Day 2: 

Silvernagle-- 4-0
Lawton-- 4-1
Barber-- 3-2  
Martin-- 3-2
Eberle-- 2-2
Barker-- 2-2
Selzer-- 2-3
Schneider-- 0-4
Anderson-- 0-4




Odgers' 2 goals helps Yorkton Terriers to a 6-3 road win over Notre Dame


The Yorkton Terriers got back into the win column on Tuesday night with a 6-3 win on the road over the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox.

20 year old Dakota Odgers (pictured above) scored twice for the Terriers while Tyler Baier, Shane Sherban, Corwin Stevely and Kevin Wolf also scored for the Terriers.

Matt Vernon made 27 saves for the Terriers in the win, his 6th victory of the season.

The Terriers are back on the road on Friday night when they visit the Humboldt Broncos.

Tuesday 24 January 2017

Maulers relieve Garrett of duties as Head Coach; name Rawlick Interim Head Coach


The Yorkton Rawtec Maulers of the Sask. Midget AAA Hockey League have relieved Head Coach Graham Garrett of his duties.

The Maulers would like to thank Graham for his work over the last couple of seasons and wish him the best of luck moving forward.

Assistant Coach Kevin Rawlick will take over on an interim basis as Head Coach.

The Maulers sit with a record of 15-18-0-2 on the season for 32 points in 7th place in the overall standings

2017 Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Melville - Day 1


At the Horizon Credit Union Center in Melville

2PM (Draw 1)- FINALS


Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 6  Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 7
Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 8  Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 5
Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 9  Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 5
Kim Schneider (Kronau) 6  Brett Barber (Biggar) 7 


7:30PM (Draw 2)- FINALS

  
Nancy Martin (Saskatoon) 5 Mandy Selzer (Balgonie) 10
Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon) 10  Brett Barber (Biggar) 7
Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon) 8  Penny Barker (Moose Jaw) 9 in 11 ends
Chantelle Eberle (Regina) 4  Robyn Silvernagle (North Battleford) 6

Stefanie Lawton and Robyn Silvernagle jump ahead of the field early after Draw 2 concluded this evening, both sitting at the top of the standing board as of now with 2-0 records. Stefanie Lawton battled with Brett Barber tonight (both winning their openers) and we witnessed a back and forth matchup all night long. Both teams were tied up after the break at 4-4, while it was Lawton who broke out to a large lead with three point ends in the 7th & 9th, eventually running Barber out of stones and taking a 10-7 win.
Our featured webcast game tonight included Mandy Selzer vs. Nancy Martin, which saw Selzer hold on to a 4-3 lead heading into the 7th end. Selzer took advantage of a few Martin mistakes and ended up scoring a huge four point end in the 7th to ultimately seal the deal with a 10-5 win.
Meanwhile, Sherry Anderson faced off with Penny Barker and it was Anderson jumping out to a 4-1 lead heading into the break. Barker then responded right away in the 6th with a quick score of three, followed up with a steal of one. After both teams traded deuces and Barker picking up a three ender, this one needed an extra end. Barker having the last stone advantage did not waste using it and scored her single point to take it 9-8.
Last but not least Robyn Silvernagle went head to head with Chantelle Eberle, with both teams winning their opening game this afternoon. Both teams making fabulous shots throughout the game saw a back and forth battle take place, but it was Silvernagle who scored the only two multi point ends throughtout this one that made the difference as she takes this game 6-4.
Next action begins Wednesday at 10am during our Provincial Day of Curling in Saskatchewan! Make sure to contact your local clubs for activities that may be occurring throughout the day! Or if your in Melville stop by the Horizon Credit Union Centre!

(Curl Sask Press Release) 

Standings after Day 1 

Lawton-- 2-0
Silvernagle-- 2-0
Barker-- 1-0
Eberle-- 1-1
Barber-- 1-1
Selzer-- 1-1
Schneider-- 0-1
Anderson-- 0-2
Martin-- 0-2


Results Here

Monday 23 January 2017

Neudorf's Litzenberger posthumously named as inductee for Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame


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The Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame is pleased to announce this year’s list of Hall of Fame inductees. The 2017 inductees are:
•    Players: Bob Bourne, Edward ‘Eddie’ Litzenberger*, Fiona Smith-Bell
•    Builders: Stan Dunn*, Graham Tuer
•    Official: Ken Wheler
•    Grassroots: Northwest Hockey Development Association
•    Teams: 1983-84 Wilkie Outlaws, 2000-01 Lloydminster Border Kings
(*Denotes inductee is deceased)
“There are so many people from our province who have made outstanding contributions to this great game that choosing the inductee class each year is always difficult. With such a rich hockey history in Saskatchewan, we know we once again have a superb class to announce,” stated SHHOF Board of Director Co-Chairs Blair Davidson and Jack Brodsky.
The 2017 induction dinner will be held Saturday July 22nd at the Civic Centre in Battlefords. Details of the event will be officially released next month when tickets for the event will go on sale at the Battlefords North Stars office.
“The Battlefords North Stars are excited to be hosting the 2017 Saskatchewan Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in July and we are honoured to have the inductees in the Battlefords for this special day,” stated Troy Slywka, President of the North Stars and Chair of the host committee.  “We plan on making it a great day with a pancake breakfast, road hockey, entertainment, culminating with the induction banquet that evening.”
The announcement of the event and the 2017 SHHOF Class of Inductees took place on Saturday evening at the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame in Swift Current and as part of the Swift Current Broncos game against the Regina Pats. In addition, the announcement is made annually as part of Cameco Hockey Day in Saskatchewan celebrations taking place across the province.
The Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame is location in Swift Current. For more information, please visit www.saskhockeyhalloffame.com.

(Sask Hockey)

Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show - Jan 23rd Edition


In this weeks edition of the "KW Mens Wear" Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Casey O'Brien chats weekend split against Flin Flon, Saturday's Sportsman Dinner and the goal this weekend against Notre Dame and Humboldt.

Mils' G Entz captures SJHL Goalie of the Week honours



SASKTEL SJHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: 
Colby Entz, Melville Millionaires

1998 G Colby Entz (Churchbridge SK) picked up a 34-save shutout on the road in La Ronge and then blocked 30-of-33 shots one night later in Nipawin as his team came up short in their bid to sweep their two road games.  Entz now has 3-shutouts on the season and is 9-and-6 with a 2.92-GAA and .917-SPC

(SJHL.ca)

Sunday 22 January 2017

Cochrane & Stanley lead way as Wayway Wolverines win 3rd straight on Sunday Night

Brandon Stanley                    Landyn Cochrane

The Wayway Wolverines have taken advantage of home ice as they won their 3rd straight defeating the visiting Portage Terriers 6-4 on Sunday night from the Wayway Arena Complex.

Former Terrier Brandon Stanley (2G 2A) and Landyn Cochrange (2G 1A) led the way for the Wolverines with 4 & 3 points respectively while Brendan Martin and Korwin Shewchuk also scored for Wayway.

Ryan Hendrix, Chase Brakel, Jeremy Leipsic and former Wolverine Ty Enns replied for the Terriers.

Hunter Lorenson made 29 saves for the win for Wayway while Justin Klassen turned aside 17 shots in the loss for the visitors.

The Wolverines will wrap up their span of 8 straight homes on Thursday night for their next action when they host the Virden Oil Capitals at 7:30

Saturday Night Jr. A Recap

After a 5-4 SO win on Friday night, the Yorkton Terriers dropped the 2nd half of their back to back games to Flin Flon losing 4-1 on Saturday to the Bombers. 

Former Terrier Jordan McCausland had 2 goals for the Bombers against his former team while Greyson Reitmeier and Nick Shumlanski also scored for the visitors. Quin Hobbs had the lone goal for the Terriers. 

Brandon Newton made 36 saves on 37 shots for the Bombers for the W while Terrier net minder Nathan Hargrave made 33 saves in the losing cause. 

The Terriers are back on the road on Tuesday night when they visit Wilcox to battle the Notre Dame Hounds at 8PM. 

Elsewhere in the SJHL, 

The Melville Millionaires couldn't make it back to back victories on the road as they fell 3-1 to the Nipawin Hawks on Saturday night. 

Mitchell Torrens had the lone goal for the Mils while Brandon Arnold (2) and Eric Bolden provided the offence for the Hawks. 

Kristian Stead made just 16 saves for his 18th win of the season while Colby Entz turned aside 30 shots in the loss. 

The Mils head back on the road next weekend for a 3 games in 3 night trip starting Friday night in Kindersley against the Klippers. 

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In the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, 

The Wayway Wolverines won their 2nd straight game as they beat the visiting Neepawa Natives 5-2 at the Wayway Arena Complex. 

Brendan Martin (2G 1A) and Adam Withers (1G 2A) led the Wolverines' offensively with 3 points each while Riley Martin and Korwin Shewchuk also scored for Wayway. 

Reigan Buchanan and Nolan Richards had the goals for Neepawa. 

20 year old McKenzie Chalmers made 32 saves for the win while Evan Robert turned aside 32 shots in the loss. 

The Wolverines will look for their 3rd W in a row tonight (Sun) when they host the Portage Terriers at 7:30. 


Meanwhile in Portage, 

The Swan Valley Stampeders lost their 2nd straight on the road losing 7-2 to the Portage Terriers. 

James McIssac led the Terriers with 2G 3A night while Ty Barnstable (2), Ty Enns, Jeremy Leipsic and Ryan Sokolski also scored for Portage. 

Shane Roulette and Cody Ellingson scored for the Stampeders who got 22 saves from Connor Slipp in the losing cause. 

The Stamps' next game will be on Wednesday night on GX94 when they host the OCN Blizzard at the Centennial Arena. Pregame show 7:20, pxp at 7:30 with Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey

Friday 20 January 2017

Terriers & Mils win; Stamps lose on Friday Night Recap

McKenzie Welke scored the SO winner in the 6th round as the Yorkton Terriers beat the Flin Flon Bombers 5-4 in the shootout.

Jordan Ross led the Terriers offensively with 1G 3A while Carson Welke, Shane Sherban and Corwin Stevely had the other Yorkton goals.

Matt Vernon was very good in the Terriers goal making 46 saves for the victory.

The two teams will play the back end of the back to back on Saturday afternoon at 3PM from the Farrell Agencies Arena.


In La Ronge,

Colby Entz made 34 saves for his 3rd shutout of the season as the Melville Millionaires blanked the La Rong Ice Wolves 4-0 on Friday night at the Mel Heglund Uniplex.

Trevor Paradise and Ryan Mignault scored their first SJHL goals while Cory Schillo and Logan Foster also scored for the Mils.

The Mils wrap up their weekend road trip on Saturday night at the Cage when they take on the Nipawin Hawks at 7:30.


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In the MJHL,

The Swan Valley Stampeders had a late comeback but it fell a little bit short as they fell 4-3 in Winkler against the Flyers.

Brian Harris had 2 goals for the Stamps while Trevar Mann chipped in with the other marker. Brett Evans made 30 saves on 34 shots in the loss.

The Stamps wrap up the 2 game weekend road trip on Saturday when they visit the Portage Terriers for a 7:30 puck-drop.


Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Jan 20th Edition


In this weeks "Club Sapp Gaming Center" Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Erik Petersen chats Tuesdays win over Neepawa and this weekends road-trip through Winkler and Portage.

Thursday 19 January 2017

Wolverines score 6 unanswered to storm back to beat Dauphin 6-2


The Wayway Wolverines scored 6 unanswered goals to help them capture their 7th win of the season, a 6-2 decision on home ice over the Dauphin Kings on Thursday.

The visiting Kings would get off to a good start in the first and get the only 2 goals and they would come 50 seconds apart off the sticks of Ian Briscoe and Riese Gaber to give Dauphin a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.

But then it would be all Wolverines from they would storm back with 5 unanswered goals in the 2nd period and it would kick off with a couple in the opening 2:15 as Landyn Cochrane (pictured above) would get his 14th and Mack McPhee sniped home his 4th to even it up at 2-2. Brendan Martin would then add a couple just 1:04 apart to push the Wolverines lead to 4-2. Wayway would add 2 more markers, one late in the middle frame by Derek Wood and one in the 3rd a beauty by Brandon Stanley that would give the Wolverines their 2nd win in 3 games.

Hunter Lorenson was solid in the Wayway net making 29 saves on 31 shots for his 4th win of the season while Duncan McGovern turned aside 25 shots in the loss to drop his record to 1-2.

The Kings and Wolverines are both back in action this weekend against the Neepawa Natives. Kings take on Neepawa on Friday while the Wolverines entertain Neepawa on Saturday night 7:30 from the Wayway Arena Complex.

Elsewhere in the MJHL,

The Winnipeg Blues fell on home ice, 7-2 to the 1st-place Steinbach Pistons.

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In the SMAAAHL,

The Yorkton Rawtec Maulers are now winners of 3 straight games after a 4-1 win over the Notre Dame Argos on Thursday night.

Ryder Pierson, Keenan Sperling, Derrick Budz and Zach McIntyre scored for the Maulers while 15 year old Saskatoon Blades prospect Nolan Maier made 26 saves for the win.

The Maulers are back at this weekend for a couple games agains the Swift Current Legionnaires including on Saturday night at 7:30 from the Farrell Agencies Arena.

Wayway Wolverines Coaches Show - Jan 19th Edition


Thompson to host 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games

The City of Thompson will host the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games. The Games will be held in early March, 2018 involving up to 1,800 participants and 1,000 volunteers.

On July 15, 2016 Sport Manitoba announced a successful bid from the Town of Virden and RMs of Pipestone, Woodsworth-Wallace, and Sifton, to be the Host Community for the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games. Virden withdrew December 12th citing a lack of volunteers.

The City of Thompson had previously demonstrated strong interest in hosting a future Manitoba Games. They joined Virden in attending the host bid workshop for the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games and had previously bid on the 2014 Winter Games.

Sport Manitoba held an informational meeting with the city of Thompson and the School District of Mystery Lake on Jan. 7, 2017 to discuss Thompson hosting the 2018 Games. City Council voted unanimously January 16th to host the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games. On January 17th the School District also voted unanimously to host the 2018 Power Smart Games.

(Sport Manitoba)

Wednesday 18 January 2017

Roblin's Brook at #75 in NHL's Midterm Draft Report


The National Hockey League has released its Mid-term rankings for this upcoming June's NHL Entry Draft.

Roblin MB product and Moose Jaw Warriors defenseman Josh Brook (pictured above) sits at number 75 among North American skaters.

Brooks is in his 2nd season with Warriors and currently this year has 4 goals, 20 assists for 24 points in 45 games.

Mils Coaches Show - Jan 18th Edition


In this weeks "Melville Motors" Melville Millionaires Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Devin Windle chats Fridays loss to Nipawin and this weekends road-trip through La Ronge and Nipawin.

Evans' 1st MJHL shutout leads Swan Valley to a 3-0 blanking of Neepawa


After dropping a couple games over the weekend, the Swan Valley Stampeders got back into the win column thanks to their goaltender.

18 year old Grandview MB product Brett Evans (pictured above) made 35 saves for his 1st MJHL shutout to lead the Stamps to a 3-0 win over the visiting Neepawa Natives at the Centennial Arena in Swan River.

Jason Cohan, Jack Leblanc and Brian Harris scored for Swan Valley in the first period to provide the offence.

The Stamps head back on the road on Friday night as they'll visit the Winkler Flyers for a 7:30 face-off.

Monday 16 January 2017

Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show - Jan 16th Edition


In this weeks "KW Men's Wear" Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Casey O'Brien chats this past weekend road trip through Flin Flon and Nipawin as well as this weekends festivities which includes 2 games vs. Flin Flon, Sportsman Dinner & Parents Weekend.

Sunday 15 January 2017

Field is set for 2017 Viterra Provincial Scotties in Melville



The field is now set for the 2017 Viterra Scotties Provincial Women's Curling Championships in Melville.

The Saskatoon rinks of Stephanie Lawton (B-Side Qualifier) and Nancy Martin (A-Side Qualifier)  along with Balgonie's Mandy Selzer  (C-Side Qualifier) earned the final 3 berths at the Viterra Women's Last Chance event that wrapped up on Sunday in Regina.


The 9 team field for the Viterra Women's Scotties: 

Brett Barber (Biggar)

Penny Barker (Moose Jaw)

Chantelle Eberle (Regina)

Kim Schneider (Kronau)

Stephanie Lawton (Saskatoon)

Nancy Martin (Saskatoon)

Robyn Silvernage (North Battleford)

Sherry Anderson (Saskatoon)

Mandy Selzer (Balgonie)


The championships will run from January 24-29th at the Horizon Credit Union Center in Melville.




Saturday 14 January 2017

Saturday Night Recap

The Yorkton Terriers got 2 points each from Regan Seiferling & Jared Legien but they fell on the road 5-3 to the Nipawin Hawks.

Dakota Odgers and Corwin Stevely also scored for Yorkton who got 26 saves in the losing cause for the Terriers.

The Terriers are back at it on Friday night when they host the Flin Flon Bombers.

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In the MJHL,

Brett Evans made 51 saves for the Swan Valley Stampeders but it wasn't enough as they lose 3-1 to the visiting Winnipeg Blues.

Connor Navrot had the lone goal for the Stamps who are back in action on Tuesday night when they host the Neepawa Natives.


In the Wayway,

The Wayway Wolverines fell for the 2nd straight night, 3-1 to the Winkler Flyers.

Dylan Tanner had the only marker for Wayway while Wolverines netminder McKenzie Chalmers made 36 saves in the loss.

Wolverines will be back at it on Thursday night when they host Dauphin. GX94 will broadcast the game with Yorkton Dodge Junior hockey, pregame 7:20 pxp at 7:30


Wednesday 11 January 2017

Meger's 36 save shutout snaps Mils 2 game win streak on Wednesday night.

The Melville Millionaires had their 2 game winning streak come to and end as they fell 3-0 on home ice to the Viterra-leading Estevan Bruins at the Horizon Credit Union Center.

After a scoreless 1st period, the Bruins would get on the board 1:50 into the 2nd as Jake Fletcher would knock home his 13th of the season to make it 1-0. Then at the 9:35 mark, it would be Lyndon Pastachak sniping home his 20th of the season to make it a 2 goal game. It would stay like that until 38 seconds left in the middle frame as a nice tic-tac-toe play would be finished off by Jayden Davis for his 4th to make it 3-0 Bruins after 2 period with the shots being 30-26 Estevan.

The Mils would have some good opportunities in the 3rd period which they controlled outshooting the Bruins 10-2 but they weren't able capitalize.

Bruins netminder Curtis Meger made 36 saves on the night for his 2nd shutout of the season while Colby Entz was once again solid in the Mils' net stopping 29 of 32 shots in the losing cause to drop his record to 8-4 on the year.

The Mils return back to home ice on Friday night as they welcome former Mils forward Keegan Milligan and the Nipawin Hawks at 7:30.

Melville Prairie Fire holding 2nd annual Face-Off against Breast Cancer Game

The Melville Prairie Fire invites you to join our 2nd annual Face Off Against Breast Cancer battle. Our girls are known for being a hard working team on and off the ice, as well as helping out in the community. The team has decided to give their support towards the war against breast cancer. We take pride in being female AAA hockey players, we take pride in our community, and we take pride in knowing we can make a difference against one of the most common cancers in women. 

On January 14th at 7:30pm the Prairie Fire will take on the Prince Albert Bears at the Horizon Credit Union Arena. This game will be our Face Off Against Breast Cancer game, with all proceeds going towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be door donations, a penny parade, a silent auction, and puck tosses among other planned activities. At the end of the game, a cheque will be presented to Tannis Artymowicz, a well-known individual within the community of Melville whom at one time had to fight breast cancer herself. She is known for her involvement in sports when she was a teenager and now is a dedicated mother. Tannis is accepting the cheque on behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year our team raised over $6,300 and this year our goal is to raise $7,000!

For more information or to donate: Click Here

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show- Jan 11th Edition


In this weeks edition of the "Melville Motors" Melville Millionaires Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Devin Windle chats Trade Deadline & tonights (Wed) matchup with the Estevan Bruins

WMBL franchise in Swift Current will be known now as the "57's"


A baseball team in Swift Current, Sask., is the latest to dump ``Indians'' as its nickname.

The Western Major Baseball League's 2016 champions will now be known as the Swift Current 57s.

On its website, the team says the new name honours the 57 seasons they played as the Swift Current Indians.
The team says its re-naming committee received a lot of passionate opinions from members of the community as well as former players, coaches, board members and volunteers.
It says the new name is a tribute ``to each person whose various influences have helped shape the organization.''

(WMBL)

Tuesday 10 January 2017

Yorkton Terriers @ Trade Deadline



The Yorkton Terriers picked up 20 year old forward Dakota Odgers.

The Spy Hill product who was recently released from the Moose Jaw Warriors played 248 career WHL games with Swift Current, Vancouver and Moose Jaw. He compiled 16 goals, 20 assists for 36 points with 350 penalty minutes. 
Odgers helped the Terriers as an AP in 2012/13 helping the Terriers win the first of back to back Canalta Cups.

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The Yorkton Terriers trade D Noah Looman (98) to the La Ronge Ice Wolves for futures. 

The Saskatoon product had 2 assists in 26 games split with the Chase Heat and Nelson Leafs (KIJHL). 

Looman spent last season with the SMAAAHL's Saskatoon Blazers.

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Terriers Head Coach/GM Casey O'Brien chats about the moves.

Wayway Wolverines @ Trade Deadline


The Wayway Wolverines have trade 18 year old F Ryan Miganult to the Melville Millionaires in exchange for 18 year old F Tristan Paquette.

Mignault had 7 goals, 4 assists for 11 points in 30 games split between Portage & Wayway this season. Last year with the MMAAAHL's Kenora Thistles he had 45 points in  39 games.

Paquette who was acquired from the Grande Prairie Storm had 2 points in 4 games

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The Wolverines also acquired F Adam Withers (98) & rights to 17 year old F Tyrae Fountain from the Selkirk Steelers for 19 year old Dman Kevin Takach.

Takatch played in 89 career games with the Wolverines compiling 7 goals, 20 assists for 27 points.

Withers had 6 points (1G 5A) in 25 games with the Steelers.


Swan Valley Stampeders @ Trade Deadline


The Swan Valley Stampeders have been fairly busy early on Trade Deadline day.

The Stamps have dealt 20 year old defenceman Jordie Valentino to the OCN Blizzard in exchange for 19 year old F Shane Roulette, 2001-born prospect Drayson Collyer and futures.

The Thompson MB product played in 168 career games with the Stamps compiling 23 goals, 62 assists for 85 points. Currently this season he had 7 goals & 27 points in 37 games.

Roulette who hails from Winnipeg, has 9 goals, 12 assists for 21 points in 36 games this season with Blizzard.

Collyer, currently plays for the Brandon Midget AAA Wheat Kings had has scored 18 points in 23 games.


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Also the Stamps trade 20 year old F Josh Martin and rights 19 year old G Lasse Petersen to the Portage Terriers for 18 year old F Calvin Bliid and future considerations.

The Elkhorn MB product Martin had 8 goals & 23 points in 37 games this season. In his Stamps career, Martin had 54 points in 117 career games.

Petersen is currently with the WHL's Red Deer Rebels and recently represented Denmark at the 2017 World Junior Hockey Championships.

Bliid, who is a Calgary AB product had 8 goals, 9 assists for 17 points 18 games with the Terriers.

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The Swan Valley Stampeders have also received 18 year old defenceman Blake Jameson back from the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings.

The Brandon MB product was pointless in 27 games with the Wheaties this season.

Jameson played 5 games with the Stamps last season including 3 in the postseason.



Stamps Head Coach/GM Erik Petersen chats this mornings Martin/Valentino moves.



The Stamps also traded 20 year old Co-Captain Carter McMurdo to the Portage Terriers for the rights to 2001-born Tanner Morrison.

McMurdo in 157 career games with Swan had 8 goals and 22 assists for 30 points. This season he had 2 goals & 8 points in 30 games.

Morrison has 4 goals in 29 games in his rookie season with the Brandon AAA Midger Wheat Kings

Monday 9 January 2017

Melville Millionaires @ Trade Deadline



The Melville Millionaires have acquired 18 year old defenceman Eric Soar from the Nipawin Hawks in exchange for 20 year old F Keegan Milligan and 2017 5th round pick.

Milligan, who hails from Emerald Park, SK was the Mils leading scorer with 11 goals, 23 assists for 34 points in 37 games this season.

Meanwhile Soar, a Moose Jaw product was in his 2nd year with the Hawks and so far this season had 1 goal, 13 assists for 14 points in 34 games this season.


Mils Head Coach/GM Devin Windle chats about the Milligan deal:



The Millionaires also sent 20 year old Teal Sobkowicz to the Estevan Bruins to complete the futures in the Dec. 7th deal that saw the Mils acquire 17 year old Logan Foster.

The Outlook SK product had 12 points (7G 5A) in 21 games with the Mils this season.

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The Mils also made a move in between the pipes

The Moneymen traded 19 year old G Brandon Wells to the Spruce Grove Saints for a PDF & future considerations.

The Spirit River AB product had a career record of 20-24-1 with the Mils. This season he had a record of 8-15-0 with a 0.924 SV% and a 2.80 GAA.

In a corresponding move, the Mils acquire G Brett Friesen (97) from the Selkirk Steelers for the rights to 20 year old Liam Shaw and a PDF.

Friesen who hails from Carman MB had a 7-4-0 record with the Steelers while sporting a 3.74GAA and a 0.873 SV%.

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The Melville Millionaires traded 18 year old F Tristan Paquette to the Wayway Wolverines for 18 year old F Ryan Mignault

Mignault had 7 goals, 4 assists for 11 points in 30 games split between Portage & Wayway this season. Last year with the MMAAAHL's Kenora Thistles he had 45 points in  39 games.

Paquette who was acquired from the Grande Prairie Storm had 2 points in 4 games

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Devin Windle chats Deadline Deals




2017 SJHL/MJHL Trade Deadline Tracker

                    


January 9th

The Melville Millionaires trade F Keegan Milligan (96) and 2017 5th round pick to the Nipawin Hawks for D Eric Soar (98).

The Nipawin Hawks acquire D Tanner Reynolds (96) from the La Ronge Ice Wolves for F Austin Bill (99) & F Justin Bill (99) 

The Dauphin Kings trade D Hayden Pierce (96) to the Virden Oil Capitals for D Nicholas Hatley (00).

The Humboldt Broncos trade rights to F Dante Raposo (97) to the English River Miners (SIJHL) for futures

The Virden Oil Capitals acquire Dman Jordan Thomson (96) from the Portage Terriers for defenceman Cole Oliver (97) and futures.


January 10th

The Dauphin Kings have acquired D Colin MacDonald (97) from the English River Miners (SIJHL) for a pdf.

The Battlefords North Stars trade F Brett Horn (96) to the Humboldt Broncos for D prospect Matt Fletcher (99), 2017 3rd round pick & PDF 

The Swan Valley Stampeders trade D Jordie Valentino (96) to OCN Blizzard for F Shane Roulette (97), F prospect Drayson Collyer (01) & futures

The Swan Valley Stampeders deal F Josh Martin & rights to G Lasse Petersen (97) to Portage Terriers for F Calvin Bliid (98) & futures.


The La Ronge Ice Wolves trade D Zach Nedelec (96) & F Jared Blacquiere (96) to the Battlefords North Stars in exchange for prospects D Austin Shumanski (99), F MacKenzie Donovan (99) & F Shane Hounsell (99), 2017 1st round pick and a PDF & Future considerations.


The Swan Valley Stampeders receive back D Blake Jameson (98) from the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL).

The Nipawin Hawks receive F Brendan Arnold (97) back from the Swift Current Broncos

(WHL)
The Melville Millionaires trade F Teal Sobkowicz (96) to the Estevan Bruins (SJHL) to complete futures in Dec. 7th deal involving Logan Foster

The Estevan Bruins trade F Teal Sobkowicz (96) & 2017 3rd round pick to the Flin Flon Bombers for goalie prospect Matt Lenz (99) and a 2017 1st round pick.

The Notre Dame Hounds trade D Jacob Cardiff (96) to the Miramichi Timberwolves (MarJHL) for G Bobby Dugan (97) & a PDF.


The Swan Valley Stampeders trade D Carter McMurdo (96) to the Portage Terriers for the rights to 2001-born  F Tanner Morrison (01)


Selkirk Steelers have acquired F Nash Dabb (97) from the English River Miners for future considerations.

The Humboldt Broncos acquire D Trent Huitema (98) from the Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) in exchange for rights to Tim Vanstone (96) and a PDF.

Canmore Eagles acquire '96 F Dondre Watson and cash from the Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) for '98 F Daylan Marchi.

The Melville Millionaires trade G Brandon Wells (97) to the Spruce Grove Saints for future considerations and a PDF.

The Melville Millionaires trade F Tristan Paquette (98) to the Wayway Wolverines for F Ryan Mignault (98).

The Melville Millionaires acquire G Brett Friesen (98) from the Selkirk Steelers in exchange for the rights to F Liam Shaw (96) & a PDF.

The Kindersley Klippers trade F Jordan Evans (96) to the Drumheller Dragons for a PDF.

The Estevan Bruins have acquired D Evan Scott (96) from the Valley Wildcats (MHL) for future considerations.

The Wayway Wolverines trade D Kevin Takatch (97) to the Selkirk Steelers for F Adam Withers (98) & futures.

The Bonnyville Pontiacs trade 'D Riley Perka (98) to Notre Dame for D Tyler Podgorenko (96)

Humboldt Broncos trade Nicholas Malencia (97) to the Kindersley Klippers in exchange for a player development fee.

The OCN Blizzard have acquired G Kevin Resop (97) from the Miramichi Timberwolves in exchange for Futures 

The Flin Flon Bombers trade F Brett Pickler (98) to the Fort Frances Lakers for Future considerations. 

The Yorkton Terriers trade D Noah Looman (98) to the La Ronge Ice Wolves for futures.

The Steinbach Pistons receive back D Riley Bruce (99) from the WHL's Regina Pats.

The Steinbach Pistons sign F Danny Pion (98) from the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers

The Yorkton Terriers receive F Dakota Odgers (96) back from the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors.