Terriers; Stampeders record victories on Wednesday night Junior A Recap

The Yorkton Terriers earned their 5th victory of the season on Wednesday night beating the Estevan Bruins 5-4 in the shootout.

In the 1st, the Bruins would get the only goal as Kaelan Holt would take a nice pass in front from Hayden Guilderson and he would make no mistake slipping it five-hole of Joe Marcouiller for his 15th of the season to give the home-side a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Shots 16-6 Estevan.

It was a much more eventful 2nd period as the Terriers would get the equalizer just 6:58 into the middle frame as Cody Dubas' long point shot would beat Matt Lukacs for his 1st to make it 1-1. The Terriers would grab their first lead just a short time later as Evan Nicholas would take a nice feed in front from Kaleb Bell for his 2nd of the year making it 2-1 Terriers. The Bruins would come back though with 2 goals late in the 2nd period just 1:08 apart of the sticks of Kaelan Holt and Hayden Guilderson to give the home team a 3-2 after 2 periods.

The Bruins would add to their lead just 2:09 into the 3rd as Guilderson would add his 2nd of the evening and 11th of the season giving them their first 2 goal lead of the night. But cue the Terriers comeback as first Matthew Jones (pictured above) would grab a loose puck & snap home his 1st as a Terriers and 2nd of the season making it 4-3. Then with just 3:06 remaining in regulation, Karsten McDonald would receive a nice feather pass across from Chantz Petruic and one time home his 1st SJHL goal to even it up at 4-4 and send it into overtime.

After a scoreless overtime that would see the Bruins get a power play which they couldn't convert on the game would need to be decided in the shootout.

In the shootout, Kaelan Holt would give the Bruins the early lead but then it would be Jarrid Morhart and Matthew Jones scoring the next ones to give the Terriers the extra point.

20 year old Joe Marcouiller was outstanding in the Terriers crease making 51 saves on 55 shots for his 2nd win of the season while Matt Lukacs made 25 saves in the losing cause.

The Terriers' next action will be home and home series this weekend as first up they'll visit the Humboldt Broncos on Saturday night and then return home for the return date on Sunday for a 6PM puck drop at the Farrell Agencies Arena.


Elsewhere in the SJHL,

The Melville Millionaires dropped a match-up with the Notre Dame Hounds for the 2nd straight night, losing 3-2 at home at the Horizon Credit Union Center.

The Mils would get out to an early 2-0 lead in the 2nd period on goals by Issac Embree and Montana Streit but the Hounds would score 3 unanswered goals, two by Tim Gould and the game winner from Connor Mylymok to give the Hounds the 2 points.

Jack Ryan made 18 saves for the Hounds to earn his 4th win of the season against the Mils while 18 year old Connor Dochuk turned aside 28 shots in the loss.

The Mils will return to the ice on Wednesday night when they host the Weyburn Red Wings.


Other SJHL results:

La Ronge Ice Wolves 2 @ Kindersley Klippers 3

Weyburn Red Wings 7 @ Flin Flon Bombers 2

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In the Manitoba Junior Hockey League,




Matt Osadick scored twice while defenceman Daylin Smallchild (pictured above) chipped in with 3 assists as the Swan Valley Stampeders held on for a 4-3 win over the OCN Blizzard.

Tanner Garnham and Josh Tripp also scored for the Stamps while Brett Evans made 26 saves on 29 shots for the victory.

Anthony Keeper, Tony Apetagon and Dustin Mozdzen replied for the Blizzard.

The Stampeders' next action will be on Friday night when they host the Portage Terriers at 7:30 from the Centennial Arena in Swan River. 


Other MJHL scores:

The Portage Terriers hammered the Selkirk Steelers 7-1.

Mils' 3 game win streak snapped on Tuesday in Wilcox

The Melville Millionaires had their 3 game win streak snapped on Tuesday night, falling 4-1 in Wilcox against the Notre Dame Hounds

The Hounds would get the only goal of the 1st period and it would be on a very fortunate bounce. Riley Perka would ring it around the boards and it would take a nice bounce off a stanchion right in front for Marshall Wilton who made no mistake for his 9th of the year to make it 1-0 Notre Dame after 1 period.

Notre Dame would add to their lead in the 2nd as Tim Gould would take a nice feed across from Marshall Wilton and hammer home his 4th of the season to give the Hounds a 2-0 lead on Melville after 40 minutes.

The Mils would cut their deficit in half just over 4 minutes into the 3rd period as Damian Bentz would jump out on a rebound and bang home his 11th of the season and 4th in as many games to make it a 2-1 game. But the Hounds would once again respond with some insurance at the 12:11 mark as Jared Hamm would finish off a nice passing play for his 5th of the season to make it 3-1 and then with just 1:55 left, Colby Brandt would pounce on a loose puck to secure the 2 points for the home side.

Jacob Standen made 21 saves for the Hounds to earn his 11th win of the season while Colby Entz turned aside 33 shots in the losing cause.

The two teams will wrap up their 6 game season series here tonight (Wed) as they face-off at 7:30 from the Horizon Credit Union Center.


Devin Windle Post Game/Mils Coaches Show



Elsewhere in the SJHL,

Nipawin hammered Weyburn 10-1

Battlefords over La Ronge 10-2.

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In the MJHL,

Riley Vautour had 2 goals including the GWG late in the 3rd period as the Wayway Wolverines stormed back to defeat the Dauphin Kings 6-5 on the road.

The Wolverines next game will be on Thursday night as they visit the Virden Oil Capitals at Tundra Oil & Gas Place. 

Wayway Wolverines Coaches Show - Nov 28th edition

                             I caught up with Wolverines Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett

Terriers deal captain Robinson to Weyburn (SJHL)

 

Ahead of Friday's Dec 1st roster deadline, the Yorkton Terriers have made a deal to get with a Viterra division rival.

The Terriers have sent 20 year old forward & Captain Dexter Robinson (pictured above left) to the Weyburn Red Wings in exchange for 19 year old F Matthew Jones (pictured above right) and future considerations.

In 143 career games in a Terrier uniform, the Kamloops BC product compiled 14 goals 31 assists for 45 points.

This season, Robinson has 4 goals and 8 points in 25 games.

Jones, hails from Dinsmore SK and has 1G 2A for 3 points in 22 games with the Red Wings this season.

Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show- Nov 27th (presented by Merit Ford in Esterhazy)

                              

                                     Joined this week by Terriers Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr

Stamps' win streak snapped at 3 after 4-2 loss to Winkler

The Swan Valley Stampeders let a 3rd period lead slip away as they fell on home ice on Sunday, 4-2 to the Winkler Flyers.

Brett Opperman (WINK) and Matt Osadick (SV) would exchanged goals in the opening period to make it 1-1 after 2 periods.

The Stamps would take their first lead just 1:59 into the 3rd as Shane Roulette would notch his 6th goal of the season, but then the Flyers would storm back with 3 unanswered goals by Weiland Parrish, Matt Christian and Nolan McGuire to pace them to victory.

Troy Martyniuk made 20 saves in the Winkler net for the win while Brett Evans turned aside 36 shots in the losing cause.

The Stamps' next action will be on Wednesday night on home ice when they host the OCN Blizzard. Puck drop is at 7:30

Mils; Stampeders win 3rd straight on Saturday Night Local Junior A Recap

                                           Damian Bentz                        Ethan Kopyczn 

The Melville Millionaires completed the sweep of the Highway 10 battle this past weekend with a 7-2 home-ice win over the Yorkton Terriers on Saturday night.

Damian Bentz (3G 1A) & Ethan Kopyczn (4A) led the way for the Mils with 4 point nights while Dayton Heino and Clayton Eisler also chipped in with a goal and 2 assists each.

Aidan Steinke and Montana Streit had the other goals for Melville.

Cole Keenleyside and Shane Sherban scored 3rd period goals for the Terriers.

Colby Entz earned his 3rd straight win making 17 saves while Terrier netminder Ben Laidlaw started for the Terriers and he allowed 6 goals on 28 shots while Joe Marcouiller made 8 saves on 9 shots.

The Mils next action will be on the radio on Tuesday night when they visit the Notre Dame Hounds. GX94's Yorkton Dodge Junior hockey pregame show starts at 7:50, pxp at 8PM.

The Terriers next game will be on Wednesday night as they travel to battle the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place. We will have that game on GX94 as well with Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey, pregame 6:50 pxp at 7PM.


Elsewhere in the SJHL last night (Sun),

Nipawin over La Ronge 9-2
Battlefords over Humboldt 3-2 (OT)
Kindersley doubled up Notre Dame 2-1
Melfort slipped by Estevan 3-2


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In the MJHL,

The Swan Valley Stampeders won their 3rd straight game on Saturday blanking the Portage Terriers 4-0 at the Centennial Arena.

Brett Evans (pictured above) was sensational between the pipes making 37 saves for his 2nd shutout of the season while Keaton Jameson led the way offensively with 2 goals & 1 assists.

Noah Basarab had 1G 1A and Trevar Mann also scored for the Stamps.

Former Stampeder Lasse Petersen made 24 saves for the Terriers in the losing cause in his return to Swan River.

The Stamps will go right back at it tonight (Sun) hosting the Winkler Flyers at 7PM.


Other games in the MJHL,

Winnipeg over Wayway 6-0
Steinbach beat Virden 3-1
Neepawa doubled Selkirk 4-2
Winkler hammered Dauphin 7-2

Local SHSAA Provincial Boys Volleyball Recap

4A Boys Championships in Humboldt 

Melville Cobras earned a Bronze medal with the a 3 set win over the Melfort Comets.


3A Boys Championships in Kipling 

Carnduff over Moose Jaw Cornerstone for Bronze

Island Lake with a 2 set sweep of Meath Park to earn the Provincial title


2A Boys Championships in Rocanville 

The host Rocanville defeated Hepburn in 2 sets to capture the Bronze medal

In the Gold Medal game, it was Fox Valley over Wawota 2 sets to None.

Eisler's 3 point night leads Mils to 5-3 road victory over Yorkton on Friday night

The Melville Millionaires won their 2nd straight on Friday night winning the 3rd Highway 10 battle of the season with a 5-3 win on the road over the Yorkton Terriers.

The Terriers would strike first as they would send the Teddy Bears flying as Parker Gavlas' point shot with sneak through goaltender Colby Entz for his 1st SJHL goal to make it 1-0. The Mils would respond with a powerplay goal of their own with 2:05 to go in the opening frame as Montana Streit would take a nice feed from Tucker Chapman for his 3rd of the year to even it up at 1-1 after 20 minutes. Shots 17-13 Melville.

The Mils would take their first lead of the night at 2-1, 5:56 into the middle frame as Damian Bentz would go in alone on Terriers net minder Joe Marcoullier and slip it five-hole for his 7th of the year. They would add to their lead a short-time later as Clayton Eisler (pictured above) would walk in and go top shelf for his 5th making it 3-1 Mils just over halfway through the 2nd period. Dayton Heino would add a powerplay goal late finishing off a nice passing play for his 5th with 1:24 to go in the second making 4-1 for the visitors after 40 minutes.

The home team would start a little bit of a comeback just over 8 minutes into the 3rd period as Evan Nicholas would flip one over goaltender Colby Entz for his 1st SJHL goal to make it a 4-2 game. Then just 1:51 later, Slater Strong on a nice individual effort would beat the Mils goalie far side with a nice snap shot for his 3rd to make it a one goal game at 4-3. But that's as close as the Terriers would get as Eisler would add some insurance for his team as his seeing-eye wrister would go off a body in front and past Marcoullier for his 2nd of the night to help secure the Mils their victory.

Churchbridge's Colby Entz made 30 saves in the Mils net for the win while Joe Marcoullier was very solid in the loss with 41 saves.

The two teams will go right back at it on Saturday at the Horizon Credit Union Center at 7:30.

**Just a reminder there is a Skate with the Mils after the game presented by the Melville & District Chamber of Commerce.


Mils Head Coach/GM Devin Windle Post Game




Others SJHL Scores:

Notre Dame Hounds 2 @ Battlefords North Stars 3
Estevan Bruins 4 @ Flin Flon Bombers 7
Nipawin Hawks 4 @ La Ronge Ice Wolves 1

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MJHL

Wayway Wolverines 1 @ Portage Terriers 10
Selkirk Steelers 3 @ Winnipeg Blues 0
Steinbach Pistons 4 @ Virden Oil Capitals 2
Winkler Flyers 5 @ Neepawa Natives 2
OCN Blizzard 3 @ Dauphin Kings 1

Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Nov 24th (presented by Valley Bearing & Auto)

                                       

Joined this week by Swan Valley Stampeders Head Coach/General Manager Taurean White 

2017 SHSAA Provincial Boys Volleyball Championships taking place this weekend!

2A Boys Volleyball Championships in Moosomin/Rocanville

Local Teams taking part:
Rocanville

Wawota

3A Boys Volleyball Championships in Whitewood/Kipling
Local teams taking part:
Kipling

Redvers


4A Boys Volleyball Championships in Humboldt
Local teams taking part:
Melville

Sturgis



For full look at draws and results check out
http://www.shsaa.ca/page/show/1471062-boys-volleyball-draws-and-results

Mils; Terriers; Stampeders all victorious on Wednesday night

The Melville Millionaires earned their 8th win of the season on Wednesday night as they came back to beat the Humboldt Broncos 3-2 in overtime.

After the scoreless 1st period, the Broncos would get on the board half way through the middle frame as Logan Schatz would pick up a loose puck after a broken play and slide it across to Logan Hunter who would one-time home his team-leading 10th goal of the season to give the home side a 1-0 after 40 minutes.

The Mils would even things up just a dozen seconds into the 3rd period as rookie defenceman Daniel Liberty would walk across the blue-line and let one go that would find its way through goaltender Jacob Wasserman for the Edmonton product's 3rd of the year to make it 1-1. But just over 3 mins later, the Broncos would regain their lead as Mathieu Gomeric with a nice drive play would back-hand it home over the left pad of Colby Entz to make it 2-1 Broncos. The Mils would once again respond though, as Issac Embree on a 2 on 1 would elect to shoot and he would sneak it five-hole for his 6th of the season to tie it up at 2-2 and send it to overtime.

In the overtime, for the 2nd time this season Cory Schillo (pictured above) would be the hero. The Kasson, Minnesota product would sneak it through the legs of Broncos defenceman Bryce Fiske and then go top shelf on Wasserman for his 6th goal of the campaign to give the Mils the 2 points.

Churchbridge product Colby Entz made 27 saves for the Mils to earn his 6th win of the year while Jacob Wasserman made 22 saves in the losing cause.


Post Game from Mils Asst. Coach Mark Chase




Elsewhere in the SJHL,

Chantz Petruic netted his 1st SJHL Hat-Trick while Joe Marcouiller made 29 saves for his 1st SJHL win as the Yorkton Terriers snapped a 8 game losing streak slipping by the league-leading Melfort Mustangs 3-2 at the FAA.

Cody Bruchkowski also had 2 assists in the win while Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr picked up his 1st SJHL win as full-time bench boss.

The Terriers will host the Melville Millionaires in their next game on Friday night at the Farrell Agencies Arena.
(It will also be the Salvation Army Teddy Bear Toss at tonight's game and the game sponsor is GX94)

Mat Hehr Post Game


Other game in the SJHL had the Estevan Bruins shade past the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-3.

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In the Manitoba Junior Hockey League last night (Wed),

Connor Navrot had a goal and an assists while Swan River's Josh Tripp scored in his first game as a Stamps as Swan Valley doubled up the Neepawa Natives 4-2.

Quinton Sudom and Keaton Jameson also scored for the Stamps while Brett Evans made 32 saves in the victory.

The next game for the Stampeders will be on Saturday night when they host the Portage Terriers.


Other Wednesday results:

Dauphin Kings 2 @ Wayway Wolverines 1
Virden Oil Capitals 2 @ OCN Blizzard 5
Winnipeg Blues 2 @ Steinbach Pistons 10

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Saskatchewan Midget 'AAA' Hockey League (3)

Yorkton Rawtec Maulers 1 @ Notre Dame Hounds 9
Beardy's Blackhawks 2 @ Tisdale Trojans 4
Moose Jaw Generals 3 @ Saskatoon Blazers 4 SO

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Prairie Junior Hockey League (2)
Fort Knox 2 @ Pilot Butte Storm 4

 Delisle Chiefs 7 @ Saskatoon Royals 0

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Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League (1)

Melville Prairie Fire 4 @ Weyburn Gold Wings 3 OT
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Major Hockey League
**Pee Wee Division**
Preeceville Pats 7 @ Kamsack Flyers 4

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WHL (7)
Saskatoon Blades 4 @ Swift Current Broncos 5 SO
Portland Winterhawks 7 @ Calgary Hitmen 3
Medicine Hat Tigers 7 @ Prince George Cougars 3

Lethbridge Hurricanes 5 @ Vancouver Giants 2
Regina Pats 3 @ Seattle Thunderbirds 6
Kelowna Rockets 2 @ Spokane Chiefs 6
Everett Silvertips 3 @ Tri-City Americans 0

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Westman High School Hockey League

Dauphin Clippers 3 @ Swan Valley Tigers 2 
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MJHL announces coaching staffs for SJHL/MJHL Showcase

WINNIPEG ─ The MJHL has announced its coaching staffs for the upcoming SJHL/MJHL Player Showcase scheduled for January 15-16, 2018 at Regina’s Co-Operators Centre.

MJHL Team #1 (20 & under):

Head coach: Doug Hedley (OCN Blizzard)
Assistant coach: Dustin Howden (Neepawa)
Athletic therapist: Devin Atkin (Dauphin)


MJHL Team #2 (20 & under):

Head coach: Ken Pearson (Winkler)
Assistant coach: Steve Mullin (Winkler)
Athletic therapist: Mike Twardoski (Wayway)

Team #1 (18 & under):
Head coach: Paul Dyck (Steinbach)
Assistant coach: Troy Leslie (Virden)
Athletic therapist: Jeff Eidse (Steinbach)

“The league coaches as a group decided in June that the head coaches for this event should be appointed based on seniority and interest in the opportunity,” MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis said of the selection process.

“The same approach was taken when selecting the assistant coaches for the event. This is the first event of this nature and it’s expected that it will be done annually in Saskatchewan,” said Davis.

“The purpose of the event is to highlight the players with another Player Showcase event so that scouts can get a first-hand look at players in a highly competitive environment.”
Teams will play a total of two games over the two-day event.

(MJHL Press Release)

1st annual Melville Minor Football Fundraising Dinner & Cobra Awards Night set for this Saturday

                            

I caught up with Melville Minor Football President John Svenson to chat about the event and what Melville Minor Football is all about.

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show - Nov 22nd (presented by Melville's Future Ford)

                    

                                       

Yorkton Terriers annual Teddy Bear Toss set for this Friday

Friday, November 24th, is a big day for the Yorkton Terriers.

Salvation Army Teddy Bear Toss Night vs our long-time rivals, the Melville Millionaires. When the Terriers score their first of several goals, everyone will toss their teddy bears. All donations will be going towards the Salvation Army for Christmas. GX 94 is our game sponsor. If no goal is scored by end of second period, we will do a toss during the 2nd intermission. 

Friday is also Black Friday for sponsorship. All remaining inventory will be 50% off this season, with the commitment to full value next season. 

Wayway Wolverines Coaches Show - Nov 21st edition

I caught up with newly named Wolverines Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett

Osadick; Petruic named to 2017 Canada West selection camp roster

 Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), with assistance from NHL Central Scouting, have decided on a list of 100 players from across the country who are invited to selection camps in advance of the 2017 World Junior A Challenge

40 players were invited to Canada East and 60 players were named to the Canada West selection camp.

Among those named to the Canada West selection camp roster are Swan Valley Stampeder forward Matt Osadick (pictured above left) and forward Chantz Petruic (pictured above right) of the Yorkton Terriers.

Osadick who hails from Grande Pointe, MB hads 5 goals 7 assists for 12 points in 19 games with the Stamps this season.

Meanwhile for the Moose Jaw product Petruic since being sent back by Moose Jaw (WHL) has 4 goals and 19 points in 17 games.

Also Gilbert Plains MB forward Riese Gaber of the Dauphin Kings was named to the selection camp roster.

The Canada West Selection camp will go in Calgary Dec. 2-5 for four days of practices and games.

Team Canada West will open its tournament on Dec 10th against the Czech Republic in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Dauphin Kings relieve Head Coach/GM Marc Berry of his duties

The Dauphin Kings announced Monday that they have parted ways with Head Coach & General Manager Marc Berry.

The Kings make the move following a 4-18-2 start to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League season.
Berry had been with the Kings since 2010 and was the club’s Head Coach & GM since the summer of 2016.

“Marc’s a character guy whose efforts to rebuild from within are much appreciated but our record indicates things were not going as planned. It’s unfortunate but change was needed. We wish Marc the best moving forward” says Kings President & Governor Randy Daley.

“Assistant Coach Mitch Giguere will be handling the team in the interim until we have an opportunity to bring our staff back up to strength” added Daley.


The Kings return to the ice Wednesday when they visit the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

(Dauphin Press Release)

Go-Fundme Page for Leonard Strandberg

The Swan Valley Stampeders Organization would like to wish former General Manager Leonard Standberg a speedy recovery.

Leonard was in a motorcycle accident in the United States and his family is asking anyone to help with emergency costs. If you wish to donate please visit the GoFundMe page his daughter Nicolette has set up at https://www.gofundme.com/wd6vtm-leonards-medical-fund

Please keep Leonard in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover.

Once a Stampeder, Always a Stampeder.

Terriers' strong effort falls short losing to visiting North Stars

The Yorkton Terriers let a 3rd period lead slip away as they fell to the defending champion Battlefords North Stars 5-3 at the Farrell Agencies Arena.

The North Stars got out to an early 2-0 1st period on goals from Tre Doyon and Elijay Loon-Stewardson but the Terriers would draw even in the 2nd as Cody Bruchkowski and Austin Wieler (1st SJHL goal) to make it a 2-2 game after 40 minutes.

The Terriers would grab their first lead, 1:37 into the 3rd period as Mason Mullaney would sneak one through for his 2nd of the season to make it 3-2. But the North Stars would storm back with 3 unanswered goals from Cody Spagrud, Matthias Urbanski and McGregor Sinclair to come back for the 2 goal win on the road.

Joel Grzybowski made 25 saves on 28 shots to get the win in the North Stars net while Ben Laidlaw was solid in the Terriers crease turning aside 31 shots in the losing cause.

The Terriers next action will be on Wednesday night when they host the Melfort Mustangs at 7:30 from the Farrell Agencies Arena.

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Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show- Nov 20th (presented by Merit Ford in Esterhazy)

Joined with Terriers Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr

Saturday's Local Sports Recap

(Curling Canada Press Release)

The Canadian champions! From left, Mike Anderson, Danielle Inglis, Sean Harrison and Lauren Harrison. (Photo, Curling Canada/Mountain Dweller Media)

Ontario’s Mike Anderson and his team from Thornhill stole its way to victory Saturday in the championship game of the 2018 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship, presented by Westman Communications Group.

Anderson, playing alongside vice-skip Danielle Inglis, second Sean Harrison and lead Lauren Harrison, stole a go-ahead point in the seventh end and three more in the eighth and final end for a 7-3 win over previously undefeated Robert Desjardins of Quebec.

Desjardins, a former Canadian Mixed Doubles champion, was left only with a nearly impossible triple takeout with his final shot, but was unsuccessful, leaving three Ontario counters for the victory.

“Awesome would be the first word. Proud would be the second, probably.,” said Anderson when asked to describe the feeling of winning a Canadian title. “It’s starting to set in; when we were reading the names of the people who’ve won the trophy in the past, and now to be considered in that class, and nobody can ever take that away from us; it’s pretty special.”

Quebec, which had won 11 consecutive games, couldn’t have asked for a better start, opening the gold-medal game with two points, and took a 3-1 lead after four ends.

But Ontario was able to keep Quebec from its defensive strategy in the final four ends of the game. Ontario blanked the fifth end, and tied the game with a sixth-end deuce. And when Desjardins tried to generate offence in the seventh end instead of going for a blank to take the last-rock advantage into the final end, Ontario made him pay with a series of wonderful shots that left a rock in the four-foot behind protection. Desjardins attempted draw-shot for a single was heavy, and Ontario had its first lead with the stolen point.

And in the eighth, Ontario took advantage of a series of Quebec missed shots to leave Desjardins (his Chicoutimi team was rounded out by vice-skip Amélie Blais, second Thierry Fournier and lead Véronique Bouchard) with the difficult shot at the end.

“When we got to vice-skip rocks in the eighth end, we said, ‘We’ve played three perfect ends. Let’s not outsmart ourselves. Just keep doing what we’re doing,’ ” said Anderson, a 32-year-old management consultant. “They (Quebec) kept it so open all week, but we knew we would get a couple opportunities and it was just going to be a matter of taking them when we got them. I was really proud of the team for sticking with it and staying positive.”

Both Anderson and Inglis have worn the Maple Leaf internationally; both were playing for Team Canada at the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin, China, where Anderson skipped Canada to a fifth-place finish, while Inglis won silver throwing third rocks for Hollie Nicol’s team. A year earlier, both had won Canadian university championships representing Wilfrid Laurier University.

And while the husband-and-wife front end of Sean and Lauren Harrison haven’t played internationally, Sean has some family history in that department. His dad, the late Neil Harrison, won two Brier and two world men’s championships playing lead for Ed Werenich’s renowned Ontario team.

The Anderson team will get its chance on the world stage at the 2018 World Mixed Championship next fall (location, dates TBA by the World Curling Federation).

“It’s unbelievable. I can’t wait to get (the Team Canada uniform) back,” said Anderson. “I was in awe the first time, and I feel like Danielle and I will be better prepared this time. You know you’re going to be the No. 1 target when you go anywhere and you’re wearing the Maple Leaf. We accept that and can’t wait to get started with it.”

In the bronze-medal game, Newfoundland/Labrador’s Chris Ford and his St. John’s team — third Brooke Godsland, second Zach Young and lead Kate Murphy — stole a crucial deuce in the fifth end, which made the difference in a 6-3 win over New Brunswick’s Charlie Sullivan.

It was Ontario’s fourth Canadian Mixed gold medal; previously, Cory Heggestad won in 2013 at Mount Royal, Que.; John Epping won in 2006 at Whitehorse; and in 1986 at Kamloops, B.C., it was Dave Van Dine coming out on top.

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In the SJHL,

The Melville Millionaires made a late comeback but the fell short in Grenfell, 4-2 to the Notre Dame Hounds at the Grenfell Regional Park Arena.

Colby Brandt and Chance Longjohn led the way offensively for the Hounds with a goal and 3 assists

Cory Schillo and Ryan Warner replied for the Millionaires.

Jack Ryan turned aside 30 of 32 shots in the win while Mils net minder Colby Entz made 27 saves in the loss.

The Mils next game will be on GX94 on Wednesday night when they visit the Humboldt Broncos. Pregame show at 7:20, pxp at 7:30 with Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey.

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In SHSAA Provincial Girls Volleyball Championships.


At the 4A Championships from Yorkton Sacred Heart,

Caronport earned the Gold Medal with a 2 set win over the Oxbow Black Knights.

In the Bronze medal game, Kipling beat Unity 2 sets to none.


At 3A championship in Carlyle,

The Foam Lake Panthers got a Silver medal after losing in 3 sets in the title game to Wakaw.

The Wynyard Golden Bears captured the Bronze medal with a 2 set sweep of the host Carlyle.

Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Nov 17th (presented by Valley Bearing & Auto)

                                       

In this "Valley Bearing & Auto" Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show, Asst. Coach Darren Webster recaps Wednesdays win over Wayway, the play of some his youngsters and previews Wednesday's match-up with the Neepawa Natives

Nov 17th Local Sports Schedule

2018 Canadian Mixed Curling Championships in Swan River

10AM (Draw 13)

 Northwest Territories vs. Northern Ontario
Alberta vs. Nova Scotia
Newfoundland/Labrador vs. Ontario
Quebec vs. New Brunswick

2:30 (Draw 14)
Yukon vs. Saskatchewan
Manitoba vs. PEI
BC vs. Nunavut

7PM (Draw 15)
Ontario vs. Quebec
New Brunswick vs. Newfoundland/Labrador
Saskatchewan vs. BC
Nova Scotia vs. Northwest Territories

Northern Ontario vs. Alberta

MJHL (4)
Winnipeg Blues @ Wayway Wolverines 7:30
Portage Terriers @ Dauphin Kings 7:30
Steinbach Pistons @ Winkler Flyers
Selkirk Steelers @ Neepawa Natives

SJHL (5)Battlefords North Stars @ Estevan Bruins
Kindersley Klippers @ Melfort Mustangs
Flin Flon Bombers @ Nipawin Hawks
La Ronge Ice Wolves @ Notre Dame Hounds
Humboldt Broncos @ Weyburn Red Wings

Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League

Melville Millionaires @ Saskatoon Maniacs 8PM

South Sask Hockey League
**Midget AA division**

Regina Rangers @ Yorkton Kinsmen Terriers 8PM at FAA

Triangle Hockey League (2)

Esterhazy Flyers @ Bredenbury Cougars 8PM
Langenburg Warriors @ Ochapowace Thunder 8PM

Wheatland Hockey League
Kinistino Tigers @ Foam Lake Flyers 8:30PM
Porcupine Plain Blues @ Wadena Wildcats 8:30PM

North Central Hockey League (1)

Grandview Comets @ Shoal Lake Eagles 8:30

Qu'appelle Valley Senior Hockey League

Whitewood Orioles @ Odessa/Vibank Bruins 8:30 in Odessa

Qu'Appelle Valley Junior "C" Hockey League (1)

White Butte Eagles @ Wolseley Mustangs 8PM

2017 SHSAA 4A Girls Provincial Volleyball Championships in Yorkton

Games will go all day today (Fri) and tomorrow (Sat) at Sacred Heart High School & St. Michaels school