Millionaires take final Highway 10 battle of 2021 over Yorkton

MILLIONAIRES 3,  TERRIERS 2 (SO)

Noah Wills scored the only goal in the shootout as the Melville Millionaires won their 3rd straight, 3-2 in the shootout over the Yorkton Terriers.

Brayden Taschuk (1st SJHL goal) and Colby Ball scored in regulation for the Mills, while Maddux Nollski and JD Hall replied for the Terriers.

Alexis Giroux made 38 saves on 40 shots in the Mils' net before he left with injury then Jared Thompson made 5 stops in regulation and stopped all 3 shooters in the shootout to get the W. 

Kael DePape turned aside 20 shots in the Terrier net for the shootout loss.

The two teams will meet once again on New Years Day from the Horizon Credit Union Center in Melville. GX94 will broadcast the game with "Melville Chevrolet" Millionaires hockey, with the play by play starting at 7:00PM.


Other Friday result:

Nipawin 4, Melfort 6

Dec. 17th Local MJHL/SJHL Recap

 STAMPEDERS 2,  TERRIERS 4

In the first meeting since January 2020, it was the Portage Terriers getting the better of the Swan Valley Stampeders on Friday. 

Mason Smith scored a couple goals while Logan Calder and Matt Wisener chipped in with singles to lead the Terriers to a 4-2 victory. 

Noah Fladager got the Stamps' on the board in the 2nd, and then Jackson Betcher pulled them within one with a 3rd period powerplay goal, but that's as close as they would get. 

The two teams will wrap up the 2021 portion of their schedules on Saturday night at Stride Place for a 7:30PM puck-drop. 

Other Friday MJHL results: 

Winnipeg Freeze 4, Neepawa Titans 3 (SO) 

Steinbach Pistons 3, Virden Oil Capitals 0

Selkirk Steelers 5, Dauphin Kings 2

Winkler Flyers 8, OCN Blizzard 6

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BRUINS 2, TERRIERS 5

Maddux Nollski netted his first careet SJHL hat-trick to lead the Yorkton Terriers to a 5-2 win over the Viterra-division leading Estevan Bruins at the Westland Insurance Arena.

Nolan Wutzke and Erik Boers also scored for the Terriers who got 31 saves from Kael DePape in the win. 

Kade Runke and Eric Houk replied with the goals for the Bruins. 

The Terriers' are now officially on their Christmas break, and they'll return to action on Dec. 31st when they host the Melville Millionaires.

MILLIONAIRES 4, RED WINGS 1

16 year old Carter McKay chipped in with 1 goal and 2 assists to lead the Melville Millionaires to a 5-2 win over the Weybrun Red Wings on Friday.

Nicolas Samson, Cole Larocque and Jake Spak also scored for the Moneymen.

Ethan Whillans replied with the lone marker for the Red Wings.

Mils' goalie Jared Thompson made 27 saves on 28 shots to earn the win. 

Melville will wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule on Saturday hosting the Notre Dame Hounds at 7PM from the HCUC.


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Other SJHL results: 

Flin Flon 2, La Ronge 7

Humboldt 5, Notre Dame 3

Kindersley 1, Battlefords 3

Nipawin 1, Melfort 6

Millionaires; Terriers both drop home games on Tuesday

 MUSTANGS 5, MILLIONAIRES 1 

The Melville Millionaires lost their 4th straight game on Tuesday night, falling 5-1 to the visiting the Melfort Mustangs. 

The Mils got off to a quick start as Nicolas Samson capitalized on miscue by Mustangs' goalie James Venne by sliding home his 6th of the season just 4:46 in to make it 1-0. 

But just over 5 minutes later on the powerplay, Carter Anderson responded for the Mustangs going top-shelf on Alexis Giroux to even it up. 

Melfort grabbed their first lead of the night late in the period on a rebound goal from Tye Scherger to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. 

In the 2nd, there was only one goal as Anderson added his 2nd of the night for the Mustangs just 1:57 into the period.

In the 3rd, Melfort added some insurance as first up Marco Lopez finished off a nice passing play on the PP for his 14th of the season, before Trenton Curtis added more insurance to wrap up the scoring. 

Melfort G James Venne made 27 saves for his 8th victory of the campaign, while Alexis Giroux turned aside 37 shots in the loss. 

The Mills' return to action on Friday night when they visit the Weyburn Red Wings, while Mustangs' entertain the Nipawin Hawks also on Friday. 

HAWKS 5, TERRIERS 4 (OT) 

The Yorkton Terriers had their 2 game win streak snapped on Tuesday, dropping a 5-4 overtime decision to the Nipawin Hawks. 

Brody Wilson scored the game winner 1:49 into overtime while Rylan Lefebvre, Andrew Schaab, and Christian Albertson chipped in with singles for the Hawks. 

JD Hall notched two goals for the Terriers' offensively, while Maddux Nollski and Erik Boers also scored. 

Chase Hamm made 23 saves in the win for the Hawks, while Terriers' G Bradley Mistol took the loss stopping 18 shots. 

The Terriers' will play their final game before the Christmas break on Friday night when they host the Estevan Bruins at the Westland Insurance Arena. 

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Other SJHL results: 

Kindersley 0, Humboldt 8 

Notre Dame 3, Battlefords 5 

Terriers' take 4th Highway 10 battle in Melville on Friday

 TERRIERS 6,  MILLIONAIRES 4

The Yorkton Terriers took the 4th Highway 10 battle of the season by beating the Melville Millionaires 6-4 on Friday night from the Horizon Credit Union Center.

Former Terrier Enrique Fontes scored the Teddy Bear Toss goal for Melville just 7:45 into the 1st period as he went top-shelf on Kael DePape for his 1st as a Millionaire to make it 1-0.  But just 45 seconds later, it would be Clay Sleevea responding with his 9th of the season to even it up for the Terriers.

The Milionaires regained their one goal lead just under a minute later from Nicolas Samson, and it was 2-1 Mils after 1 period.

In the 2nd,  5:33 into the 2nd, Charles-Thomas Larochelle redirected home his 5th of the season on the powerplay to give the Mils their first two goal lead.

But the Terriers stormed back late in the 2nd with 3 unanswered goals from Colby Vranai, Zach McIntyre and Tanner Sklaruk to take a 4-3 lead into the 2nd intermission.

Late in the 3rd, they added to their lead with two goals 27 seconds apart from McIntyre and Tyson Janzen to push their lead to three.

Ryland Maier added one late on a beauty short-handed with 1:38 left in the 3rd, but that's as close as Melville would get.

Terriers' G Kael DePape made 29 saves to earn his 11th win of the season, while Jared Thompson in the Mills' go made 34 saves in the loss.

The two teams meet once again tonight (Sat) at 7:30PM from the Westland Insurance Arena. 

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Other SJHL results: 

Weyburn 5, Flin Flon 2

Melfort 3, Battlefords 2 (OT)

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MJHL

The Swan Valley Stampeders dropped a 3-2 decision on Friday night to the visiting Selkirk Steelers at the Centennial Arena.

Matthew Gerke, Mathieu Catellier, and Jordan Hughesman scored for the Steelers, while Brad Fortin and Callum Fortin replied for the Stampeders. 

Cole Plowman made 37 saves on 39 shots in Steeler net to earn the win, while Stamps' G Kobe Grant made 35 stops in the losing cause. 

The Stamps and Steelers will meet once again in Swan River on Saturday.

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Other Scores: 

Steinbach 3, OCN 2

Dauphin 1, Winnipeg Blues 0

Waywayseecappo 2, Portage 5

Winkler 2, Neepawa 3

Winnipeg Freeze 0, Virden Oil Capitals 7

Revitalization continues of the Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame

 

The board of directors of the Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame continue the revitalization of the hall by making a few exciting announcements. 

Some of the announcements include: 

- The Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame website is now fully-operational at www.yorktonsportshalloffame.ca

- Can check out the Hall of Fame in person on the 2nd-floor of the Gallagher Center in Yorkton. 

- First induction dinner since 2014, is slated to held in the Fall of 2022. 

(They are accepting nomination for athlete, team and builder categories until May 31st, 2022) 

- You can nominate online on the website, or picking up a hard-copy at the Yorkton Recreation office. 

-The Board will be holding their annual general meeting in February 2022 (date to be determined) 

For more information contact chair Don Pfeifer  at 306-621-7849 or talk to any Hall of Fame board member. 

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bennywalchuk2 · Don Pfeifer - Yorkton Sports HOF (Dec 10)

Locals selected in 2021 WHL Prospects Draft On Thursday

 

The 2021 Western Hockey League Prospects draft took place yesterday  (Thurs) as the 22 member clubs welcomed 2006-born prospects into their organizations.

Locally, there was a few players selected.

Porcupine Plain’s Tarin Smith was the highest selected, going 1st round 20th overall by the Everett Silvertips.

Currently he has 15 points in 23 games with the Saskatoon Blazers.

Parkland U18 AAA Ranger forward and Rossburn, Manitoba’s Dru Mushuamanski went in the 7th round, 141st overall to the Regina Pats, while Lipton’s Connor Miller went 9 picks later at 150th to the Vancouver Giants.

Miller, a Melville Minor hockey alumni has 10 goals, 11 assists for 21 points in 23 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Saskatchewan U18 AAA hockey league.

Terriers; Mils both victorious on Friday night in SJHL

 

 TERRIERS 6, MUSTANGS 2

The Yorkton Terriers were able to win for the third time in a row on Friday night after a 6-2 win over the Melfort Mustangs.

The Terriers got off to an early start offensively as just 3:49 in, it would be Carson Henry banging home his 6th of the season to give them an early 1-0 lead.

The two teams then exchanged goals late in the 1st from Tye Scherger (MFT) and Steven Norum (YKT) and Yorkton led 2-1 after 1 period.

In the 2nd, the Terriers special teams came up big with three powerplay goals from Norum (pictured above), JD Hall and Tanner Sklaruk in a span of 13:13 to increase their lead to 5-1.

The Mustangs added their own powerplay goal with 3:50 left from Curtis Hammond to make it 5-2 through 40 minutes.

The only goal in the 3rd would be an empty netter from Erik Boers with 3:28 left in regulation.

Terriers' G Kael DePape made 34 saves on 36 shots to earn his 10th win of the season, while James Venne got the start for the Mustangs allowing 5 goals on 16 shots before being relieved by AP Alex Bell who stopped all 12 shots he faced.

The Terriers will look for their 4th straight win on Saturday night when they visit the Viterra Division-leading Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place.

Elsewhere, 

Cole Larocque scored the game winning goal in the 3rd period as the Melville Millionaires won their 3rd straight, 4-3 over the Weyburn Red Wings.

Zach Cain scored twice for the Mils', while Noah Wills chipped in with a single.

Troy Hamilton led the way for the Wings with 2 goals.

Alexis Giroux turned aside 35 Red Wing shots to earn the win in the Mills' net.

The Mills head back on the road on Saturday to take on the Melfort Mustangs at the Northern Lights Palace.

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Other Friday games in SJHL, 

Humboldt 4, Flin Flon 3 (SO) 

Notre Dame 1, Kindersley 3 

La Ronge 3, Nipawin 2 (SO)

Terriers' and Millionaires' complete a trade

The Melville Millionaires and Yorkton Terriers have completed a rare trade between the two clubs on Friday. 

The Terriers' have acquired 20 year old F Zach McIntyre from the Millionaires in exchange for 18 year old F Enrique Fontes, a 2022 3rd round pick, a 2023 5th round pick and future considerations.

The Rhein, SK product has suited up in 139 career SJHL games split between the Mils and the Humboldt Broncos compiling 39 goals, 45 assists for 84 points.

Currently, during the 2021/22 season he had 7 goals, 6 assists for 13 points in 18 games. 

Fontes, a Edmonton, Alberta product had 5 points in 14 games with the Terriers in his first Junior season.

Langenburg's Zerr & Huskies getting set for Saturday's Vanier Cup in Quebec City

 

The mind-set for the Saskatchewan Huskies football team was to treat this week like any other week as they prepare for their first appearance in the USports Football's National Championship since 2006, this Saturday against Western Mustangs. 

"Yea that kind of been the message all week as we prepare for Saturday, is to take it one day at a time, and one play at a time, and focus on playing Huskie football," said Huskies left tackle and Langenburg product Noah Zerr.

The Huskies advanced to the 56th Vanier Cup in Quebec City, after a 14-10 win over the Montreal Carabins' in the Uteck Bowl last Saturday, while the Mustangs hammered St. FX 61-6 in the Mitchell Bowl. 

"We just kinda stuck with it all game long, and stayed connected and focused knowing we would eventually score, and when Adam scored it was just an amazing feeling," said Zerr. 

The Yorkton Regional Raider Gridder alumni is in his 4th year with the Huskies, and was rewarded on Thursday with being named a USports All-Canadian at his position. 

"I'm pretty honoured, but as much as its an individual award, it's a team award and I couldn't have got this without the effort of my teammates around."

The other local products include: Sam Baker (Esterhazy), John Stoll (Melville), Cauy Clark (Ituna), Carter McLean (Foam Lake), and Yorkton products Jordin Rusnack & Matthew Mandziuk. 

Kick-off between the Huskies and Mustangs will be at 12 Noon SK time from TELUS-Universite Laval Stadium.

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Chat with Zerr below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Noah Zerr- SK Huskies (Dec 3)

Krahn leads Millionaires to home win over Notre Dame on Tuesday

MILLIONAIRES 3, HOUNDS 1 

Melville Millionaires' captain Jonathan Krahn scored twice including the game winner in the 2nd period to lead the Mils to a 3-1 win over the Notre Dame Hounds on Tuesday night. 

Zach Cain (1G 1A) and SJHL MVP of the Week Noah Wills (2A) also had 2 point nights. 

Jared Thompson made 23 saves on 24 shots in the victory. 

Johno Hoins replied with the only goal for the Hounds. 

The Millionaires return to the ice on Friday night when they host the Weyburn Red Wings at the Horizon Credit Union Center for a 7:00PM puck-drop.


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Post Game with Mils Head Coach and GM Mike Rooney 

bennywalchuk2 · Mike R (Dec 1) - Post Game

Other Tuesday results: 

Nipawin 0, Estevan 6 

Humboldt 7, Kindersley 2  

Local Weekend Recap

 SJHL: 

The Melville Millionaires and Yorkton Terriers had a pretty successful weekend on the ice. 

The Terriers got 4 out of a possible 4 points after a 6-2 win over La Ronge Ice Wolves on Friday, and a 1-0 shootout victory over the Nipawin Hawks on Saturday night. 

The Terriers' will return to action on Friday night on GX94 when they visit the Melfort Mustangs. 

The Millionaires' fell 4-3 in overtime to Nipawin on Friday,  and then rebounded in Churchbridge on Saturday with a 5-2 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves to earn 3 out of a possible 4 weekend points. 

The Moneymen are back on home ice on Tuesday hosting the Notre Dame Hounds at 7:00PM. 


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MJHL: 

The Swan Valley Stampeders split their two games this past weekend with the Winkler Flyers.

The Stamps' fell 2-0 on Friday, before a 6-5 overtime on Saturday night at the Centennial Arena. 

It was also pretty cool for the Stampeders' to recognize former Stampeder Justin Falk, whose now the Head Coach and GM of the Flyers. 

Falk suited up as a 16 year old for the Stamps, then went on to play over 300 games in the National Hockey League. 

Swan has the week off before visiting the Winnipeg Freeze on Saturday. 

Meanwhile, the Waywayseecappo Wolverines snapped a 3 game losing streak on Sunday with a 10-6 win over the Winnipeg Freeze on a night they honored Shane Goodrunning. 

Goodrunning, died in April of 2020 at the age of 28. 

The Alberta product suited up in 140 career games with the Wolverines contributing 131 points. 

Waywayseecappo returns to action on Thursday when they entertain the Selkirk Steelers. 


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LOCAL FOOTBALL:

An exciting finish for the Saskatchewan Huskies Football team who came back to beat the Montreal Carabins 14-10 in Saturday's Uteck Bowl in Montreal. 

Local players on the Huskie squad include Esterhazy's Sam Baker, Langenburg's Noah Zerr, Melville's John Stoll, Ituna's Coy Clark, Carter McLean of Foam Lake, and Yorkton's Matthew Mandziuk & Jordin Rusnack.

The Huskies will play for a Vanier Cup this Saturday in Quebec, City when they battle the Western Mustangs starting at 2:00PM. 

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It was also a successful weekend for Melville Cobra linebacker Taylen Assman-Shewchuk. 

Assman-Shewchuk helped the Saskatchewan U15 squad capture the National Youth Alliance Pigskin tournament over a team from Kansas City on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The 14U selects also won Gold, while 13U's earned a Silver medal.  

Nov. 26th Local MJHL/SJHL Recap

 FLYERS 2,   STAMPEDERS 0

The Swan Valley Stampeders had their 2 game win streak snapped on Friday night after a 2-0 loss to the Winkler Flyers.

The game was scoreless until 3:51 left when Ryan Monias got a loose puck back-door and made no mistake for his 5th to make it 1-0, before Mike Svenson iced it into the empty-net with just over a minute to go.

Malachi Klassend made 23 saves for his 2nd shutout of the season for Winkler, while Stamps' G Kobe  Grant was solid in loss making 39 stops.

The two teams will once again meet on Saturday night in Swan River starting at 7:00PM

Other results:

OCN 3, Winnipeg Blues 2

Dauphin 5, Portage 2

Steinbach 4, Neepawa 3

Waywayseecappo 6, Winnipeg Freeze 7

Selkirk 8, Virden 5

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SJHL


TERRIERS 6,  ICE WOLVES 2

Clay Sleeva had 2G 1A to lead the Yorkton Terriers back into the win column after a 5-2 win over the visiting La Ronge Ice Wolves. 

Erik Boers, Kishaun Gervais, Colby Vranai and Tanner Sklaruk also scored, while Bradley Mistol made 20 stops in the win.

Gavin Mattey had both goals for the Ice Wolves. 

The Terriers' return to action on Saturday hosting the Nipawin Hawks.

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HAWKS 4, MILLIONAIRES 3 (OT)
 

The Melville Millionaires' dropped their 7th overtime game of the season on Friday, falling 4-3 to the Nipawin Hawks.

Alex Johnson scored the game winner in overtime for the Hawks who got singles from Christian Albertson, Zander Stewart and Jake Smith.

Noah Wills (1G 1A) and Louis-Frederic Theberge (2A)  led the Mils with two points each, while Nicolas Samson and Jonathan Krahn also scored.

The Mills return to action on Saturday night in Churchbridge at 7:30PM when they battle the La Ronge Ice Wolves at the Kaminski Arena.

other SJHL results: 

Estevan 1, Battlefords 2 

Melfort 2, Weyburn 3 (SO)

Millionaires' earn road shootout win in Melfort on Wednesday

MILLIONAIRES 3, MUSTANGS 2 (SO)

The Melville Millionaires earned win number 5 on the season on Wednesday night beating the Melfort Mustangs 3-2 in the shootout at the Northern Lights Palace.

The Millionaires came out with a solid first period and would be rewarded for their efforts as Zach Cain worked his way into the Mustangs' zone and his shot brought out a big rebound where Noah Wills (pictured above)  capitalized on it with his 4th of the season to make it 1-0 Melville after 1 period.

The home-side got the equalizer just 5:43 into the 2nd as off a offensive zone draw, Marco Lopez grabbed it and snapped it over the right-pad of Jared Thompson for his 8th to make it 1-1.

Melfort grabbed their first lead of the night late in the 2nd with just 88 seconds to go as Trenton Curtis caught the Mills on a sloppy change and went in alone and beat Thompson to make it 2-1 after 40 minutes. 

Nicolas Samson tied things up for the Mills, 4:43 into the 3rd as he walked in and went top-shelf on James Venne to pull his team back even after regulation.

After a scoreless overtime, Noah Wills' scored the only goal of the shootout while Jared Thompson stopped all three Mustang shooters.

Speaking of Thompson, he made 31 saves on 33 shots to earn his 3rd win of the season, while Mustangs' G James Venne turned aside 32 shots in the shootout loss.

The Millionaires will return to action on Friday night when they host the Nipawin Hawks at 7:00PM from the Horizon Credit Union Center.

Terriers' fall on road in divisional showdown in Estevan

The Yorkton Terriers dropped their 3rd straight against Estevan this season, falling 6-1 to the Bruins at Affinity Place on Tuesday night.

The Terriers got off to a very quick start in Estevan scoring just 35 seconds in as Parker Jasper's long point-shot provided a big rebound in front as Karsten Kruska was in the right spot to back-hand it home for his 6th of the season to make it 1-0 Yorkton early.

It would stay like that until 18:24 mark of the 1st when Caelan Fitzpatrick capitalized on a rebound in front himself and beat Kael DePape for his 13th of the campaign to even the score heading into the 1st intermission.

The Bruins got off to a quick start in the 2nd period as they would score 2 goals in the opening 2:30 as Nolan Jones' side angle shot beat a screened DePape for his 2nd of the season to make it 2-1, and then 45 seconds later, Mark Rumsey scored his league leading 19th to give the home team a two goal lead.

Caelan Fitzpatrick added his 2nd of the night half-way through the 2nd period on the powerplay to push their lead to three after 2 periods.

In the 3rd period, the Bruins' offence continued as Brandon Ambrozik and Kade Runke added a couple more to increase their margin.

Bruins' G Boston Bilous made 30 saves on 31 shots to earn his 13th win of the season, while Kael DePape turned aside 32 shots in the losing cause.

The Terriers' return to the ice for a couple home games this weekend, against the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Friday and then they'll welcome the Nipawin Hawks on Saturday night. 

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Other SJHL result:

Nipawin Hawks 1, Flin Flon Bombers 5

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Terriers' acquire F Nelson from Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)
 

The SJHL's Yorkton Terriers have acquired a forward from the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

The Terriers picked up 19 year old F Greg Nelson of the AJHL's Whitecourt Wolverines in exchange for a player development fee.

The 6-foot, 182 pounder from Veteran, Alberta had 6 assists and 50 penalty minutes in 24 games split between the Wolverines and Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) this season.

He spent the previous 2 seasons with the Olds Grizzlys.

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MJHL Showcase in Portage La Prairie

Swan Valley 4, Selkirk Steelers 2

The Swan Valley Stampeders completed a sweep of their two games at the MJHL Showcase by holding on for a 4-2 win over the Selkirk Steelers. 

Jacob Paler-Chow, Quinn Mulder, Carter Cockburn and Brad Fortin scored for the Stamps while it was a 31 save performance from Kobe Grant in the win.

Ryan Ostermann and Keagan Abbott replied for the Steelers. 

The Stampeders return to action on Friday night for the start of two home games against the Winkler Flyers. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame show at 6:50PM, and the play by play gets underway at 7:00PM

Other Tuesday MJHL results:

Winnipeg Freeze 4, OCN Blizzard 2

Dauphin Kings 6, Steinbach Pistons 2

Winnipeg Blues 4, Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3
(Wolverines return to action in Portage on Wednesday at 7:30PM against the Steinbach Pistons)

Esterhazy's Baker and the Saskatchewan Huskies prepare for this weekend's Uteck Bowl in Montreal

 

(Photo courtesy of Sask. Huskies) 

The Saskatchewan Huskies earned the berth into the U-Sports football National Semi-Final, after a 45-17 win over the Manitoba Bisons in this past Saturday's 84th Hardy Cup. 

"It feels pretty good, this one might mean a little more special for me since back in 2018 when we won the Hardy, I was injured and wasn't able to play, so being more involved this year has made it extra special, but we know as a group that we haven't won the ultimate prize we want quite yet," said fourth year receiver and Esterhazy product Sam Baker. 

The Huskies are getting prepared to head to Montreal this week as they prepare for this weekend's Uteck Bowl National Semi-Final against the Montreal Carabins.  

"We know Montreal will be a challenge, but for us it's just worrying about our own game, if we play like we can and execute like we know we can that'll put us in the best chance to be successful on Saturday."

 

Baker, whose in his 4th year with the Huskies being named a Canada West All-Star, as he's hauled in 41 passes for 556 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2021, and he gave a message to other 9- a side players looking to advance their football careers. 

"Just keep working hard, it seems more and more that guys from the 9-man game are excelling at the next level, because it doesn't matter where you played or what game you came from, the teams will find you." 

The Huskies take on the Carabins' in the Uteck Bowl this Saturday (Nov. 27th) at 2:00PM Saskatchewan time. 

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Locals on Huskies roster:

Sam Baker (Esterhazy) 

Noah Zerr (Langenburg)

Carter McLean (Foam Lake) 

Matthew Mandziuk (Yorkton) 

Jordin Rusnack (Yorkton) 

John Stoll (Melville) 

Cauy Clark (Ituna) 


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Chat with Sam Baker below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Sam Baker - Huskies (Nov 23)

Mils drop OT decision to the Hounds in Midale

 MILLIONAIRES 3, HOUNDS 4 (OT)

The Melville Millionaires lost their 6th overtime game of the season on Monday night, 4-3 to the Notre Dame Hounds in Midale. 

The Hounds got on the board first just over 4 minutes in, when Antonie Saint-Onge pounced on a rebound for his 1st as a Hound to make it 1-0.

Then just over 6 minutes later, Kevin Anderson walked in and went top-shelf on Alexis Giroux for his 11th of the season to give the home-side an early 2 goal lead. 

But late in the 1st, the Mills cut their deficit in half as Ryland Maier sent it on net and it went off a leg and in for his 1st SJHL goal to make it a 2-1 ND after 20 minutes.

The Moneymen got off a quick start in the 2nd as just 37 seconds in, Jake Spak banged him his fourth to tie it up before Zach Cain finished off a nice passing play for his 8th to give the Mills their first lead.

But just 73 seconds later, Kevin Anderson got the equalizer for his 2nd of the night to make it a 3-3 game through 2 periods. 

After a scoreless third, it would be the Hounds getting the OT winner as Oliver Bend finished off a nice drive play to give his team the extra point.

Ryley Osland made 34 saves for the Hounds in the win while Mils' G Alexis Giroux turned aside 31 Hound shots in the losing cause. 

The Mills' return to action on Wednesday night when they visit the Melfort Mustangs. GX94 will broadcast the game with "Melville Chevrolet" Millionaires hockey, pregame starts at 7:20 and the play by play kicks of at 7:30PM from the Northern Lights Palace.

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MJHL:

Callum Fortin scored twice as the Swan Valley Stampeders snapped a 4 game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Winkler Flyers on Day 1 of the MJHL Showcase in Portage la Prairie. 

Jacob Paler-Chow and Quinn Mulder also scored for the Stamps who got a 26 save performance from Kobe Grant in the win.

Gavin Waltz replied with the only goal for the Flyers. 

The Stamps' wrap up their showcase event on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30PM against the Selkirk Steelers. 

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Other MJHL results: 

Winnipeg Freeze 1, Neepawa Titans 8 

OCN Blizzard 0, Portage Terriers 3

Virden Oil Capitals 6, Selkirk Steelers 4
 

Swan Valley Tigers capture 2nd Rural Manitoba 9- a side Football League title in 3 years

 

The Swan Valley Tigers capped off a perfect season this past Saturday with a 24-16 win over the Dauphin Clippers to capture their 2nd straight Rural Manitoba 9- a side Football League title. 

"Ya it wasn't the most ideal conditions to play a championship game, and the conditions did play a little factor, but hats off to both sides for a great game, both teams battled the conditions and we are glad we were able to come out on top to cap the undefeated season," said Tigers Coach Reg Ellingson. 

It was a tight, defensive game throughout most of it with the Tigers leading 7-3 at the half-time, and Ellingson said they knew it would be a tough battle. 

"Dauphin played us pretty tough all year long, they are well coached football team and they gave us all they had with their strong running game and athleticism." 

The Tigers won the 2019 league title, while the 2020 season was cancelled due to the pandemic. 

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Audio with Tigers Coach Reg Ellingson below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Reg - RMFL (Nov 22nd)

Nov. 19th Local MJHL/SJHL Recap

KINGS 5,  STAMPEDERS 2

The Swan Valley Stampeders dropped their 3rd straight to the Dauphin Kings after falling 5-2 on Friday night on home ice.

After a scoreless 1st, the Kings' struck first early in the 2nd when Tanner Brouwer's shot beat Kobe Grant over the left shoulder to make it 1-0. 

Then the two teams would exchange goals just 28 seconds apart from Parker Malchuk (DAU) and Jacob Paler-Chow (SV) that made it a 2-1 Dauphin lead. 

The visitors would add a couple more before the end of the second from Nick Braun and Luke Morris to push their lead to three through 40 minutes.

In the 3rd, Callum Fortin just 4:13 into the 3rd cut into their deficit deflecting home his 3rd of the season to make it 4-2.

But that's as close as they would get as Roblin product Brayden Dube sniped one top-corner late to add some insurance for the Kings.

Carson Cherepak made 30 saves on 32 shots in the Kings net to earn his 13th win of the season, while Stamps' G Kobe Grant made 29 stops in the loss.

The two teams will meet once again on Saturday night in Dauphin.

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Other Friday MJHL results:

Virden 1, OCN 2 (OT)

Steinbach 4, Winnipeg Blues 3 (SO)

Waywayseecappo 5, Neepawa 3

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SJHL:

TERRIERS, 2 KLIPPERS 1


Bradley Mistol made 19 saves to earn his 1st SJHL win to lead the Yorkton Terriers to a 2-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers on Friday.

Clay Sleeva and Tyson Janzen scored the Terriers' goals just 1:37 apart in the 2nd period, while Josh Pufahl scored the lone Klipper marker. 

Former Terrier Matthew Pesenti made 35 saves for the Klippers in the loss.

The Terriers' go right back at it on Saturday night hosting the Melfort Mustangs, while the Klippers continue their road-swing on Saturday visiting the Melville Millionaires. 

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Elsewhere in the SJHL,

Battlefords 5, Nipawin 2

Weyburn 5, La Ronge 6 

Bruins 2, Bombers 3  (OT)

Thompson's shutout helps Millionaires to 2-0 win over Kindersley on Wednesday

 MILLIONAIRES 2, KLIPPERS 0 

The Melville Millionaires earned win number 4 on the season last night (Wed), after a 2-0 win over the visiting Kindersley Klippers at the Horizon Credit Union Center. 

Jared Thompson turned aside 32 shots for his 1st SJHL shutout, while Rylan Bruns and Jackson Bohan chipped in with the goals. 

Matthew Pesenti made 32 saves for the Klippers in the losing cause. 

The Millionaires return to action against Kindersley on Saturday night at 7PM from the Horizon Credit Union Center. 

The other game last night scheduled between Humboldt and Notre Dame was postponed due to the weather conditions. 

Terriers drop shootout decision at home to Kindersley on Tuesday

 KINDERSLEY KLIPPERS 3, YORKTON TERRIERS 2 (SO)

For the first time in 24 days, the Yorkton Terriers returned to home ice, but they began their home-stand with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Kindersley Klippers on Tuesday night.

The Klippers after a dominate first period were rewarded for their efforts as just 8:29 in, Jaxon Georget re-directed one past Terrier G Kael DePape for his 6th of the season to give them a 1-0 lead after 1 period. 

In the 2nd, the Terriers' got on the board just under 9 minutes in as Carson Henry deflected a Parker Jasper point-shot by Brett Sweet to make it 1-1.

Kindersley thought quickly responded just 1:12 later, when after a nice individual effort, Georget finished off going top-shelf with the back-hand for his 2nd of the night to regain the Klippers one goal lead.

But before the 2nd period buzzer went off, Clay Sleeva on another deflection helped the Terriers tie it up through 40 minutes. 

After a scoreless third and overtime period, Aidan Bangs and Noah Lindsay scored the only goals in the shootout to help the road team get the extra point.

Klippers' G Brett Sweet turned aside 23 shots to earn his 5th win of the season, while Kael DePape made 29 saves in the Terriers' goal.

The Terriers and Klippers will meet once again on Friday, while Kindersley continues their road-trip in Melville on Wednesday night at 7PM from the Horizon Credit Union Center.

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Other Tuesday SJHL result:

Weyburn Red Wings 2, Nipawin Hawks 4

Swan Valley Stampeders trade 19 year old F Valentino to Estevan Bruins (SJHL)

The Swan Valley Stampeders have traded 19-year-old Forward Jamie Valentino (pictured above) to the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for Future considerations

Valentino, dressed in 17 games this season for the Stampeders and was first in team scoring with 8 goals, 14 assists for 22 points.

The next game for the Swan Valley Stampeders will be on Friday night when they host the Dauphin Kings. GX94 will broadcast the game, starting with the pregame at 6:50 and the play by play kicking off at 7:00PM.


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Chat with Stamps' Head Coach and GM Barry Wolff below:  

bennywalchuk2 · Barry SV- Nov 16

Terriers earn road decisions on Friday in Melville

TERRIERS 3, MILLIONAIRES 1

The Yorkton Terriers took the 3rd instalment of the Highway 10 battle on Friday night, 3-1 over the Melville Millionaires.

Maddux Nollski got the Terriers on the board first at 9:13 of the 1st as he beat Jared Thompson five-hole for his 6th of the year to make it 1-0 Yorkton through 1 period.

The Millionaires would tie the game early in the 2nd, as just 2:19 in it would be Nicolas Samson finishing off a nice passing play from Jake Spak and Rylan Bruns for 2nd of the campaign to make 1-1 after 40 minutes.

The game winning goal came just 8:u19 into the 3rd period as off a long point shot, Logan Cyca was johnny-on-the-spot to tap in his 2nd to bring the visitors back in front by one.

Tyson Janzen added the insurance with an empty-netter late in the 3rd for the Terriers.

Kale DePape turned aside 24 shots for his 8th win of the season in the Terrier goal, while Mils' net minder Jared Thompson made 31 saves in the loss.

The Terriers will go right back at it on Saturday night when they visit the Melfort Mustangs, while the Mils' return to action on Wednesday night hosting the Kindersley Klippers.

 

Other Friday SJHL results:

Weyburn  0 Estevan 8 

Melfort 0  Flin Flon 5

Battlefords 3 Kindersley 1

Humboldt 10  La Ronge 2 

Notre Dame 7 Nipawin 3

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STAMPEDERS 0, KINGS 5

The Swan Valley Stampeders dropped the opening game of their 4 game series with Dauphin, after falling 5-0 to the Kings on Friday.

Nick Braun and Luke Morris led the way for the Kings with 1G 1A each while Jayden Harris, Klim Gerogiev and Kaden Bryant chipped in with singles.

Carson Cherepak stopped all 19 shots he faced for the shutout, while Kobe Grant made 29 saves on 34 shots in the loss.

 

The two teams will meet once again on Saturday night in Swan River starting at 7PM.

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Elsewhere,

Waywayseecappo Wolverines 5, Neepawa Titans 6 (OT)

Winnipeg Freeze 2, Portage Terriers 3 (OT)

Winnipeg Blues 5, Steinbach Pistons 2

Selkirk Steelers 3, Winkler Flyers 6

OCN Blizzard 3, Virden Oil Capitals 2

Terriers; Millionaires both drop road decisions on Tuesday

RED WINGS 4, TERRIERS 3 (SO)

The Yorkton Terriers’ win streak against the Weyburn Red Wings came to an end on Tuesday after 4-3 shootout loss on the road.

The Red Wings got the opening goal just over two minutes into the game as Braden Birnie notched his 5th of the season to give the home side the early lead, that’s before JD Hall replied just over a minute for Terriers to tie it up at 1-1.

The two teams would then exchange powerplay goals from Tyson Janzen (Yorkton) and Beau Larson (Weyburn) to put it at 2-2 through 1 period.

In the 2nd, the Terriers grabbed the one goal lead back when Enrique Fontes swatted home his 4th of the season, and 3rd goal against the Wings this season to make it a 3-2 game.

But, Weyburn product Cooper Chisholm got the equalizer a little while later going bar-down on Terriers’ G Kael DePape to make it 4-4.

After a scoreless 3rd and overtime, a shootout would be needed as after exchanging early goals we’d have to wait awhile for the next one which would be the 10th round of the shootout and that’s Graham Skinner snipe one over the right-pad of DePape and then Jackson Fellner stopped Tanner Sklaruk to help Weyburn gain the extra point. 

Fellner turned aside 44 of 47 Terrier shots to earn the win, while DePape made 20 saves in the shootout loss.

The Terriers will return to action on Friday night when they visit the Melville Millionaires at the HCUC. GX94 will broadcast the game with Legacy Co-op Terriers hockey, the pregame starts at 6:50 and the play by play gets underway at 7:00.

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MILLIONAIRES 1, BRUINS 4

The Melville Millionaires got the early lead but Estevan then went on to score 4 unanswered en route to a 4-1 Bruins win on Tuesday.

Alex Liskowich got the Mills on the board early, but Eric Houk (2), Mark Rumsey and Olivier Pouliot came back with goals to help Viterra-division leaders to victory.

Boston Bilous made 20 saves on 21 shots to earn the win, while Mils goalie Jared Thompson stop 49 of 52 shots in the losing cause.

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Other Tuesday result:

Battlefords over Kindersley, 3-1.

Nov. 5th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

TERRIERS 5, NORTH STARS 3

Kishaun Gervais (2G 1A) and Logan Cyca (1G 2A)  each recorded three points to lead the Yorkton Terriers to their 2nd straight win, a 5-3 decision over the Battlefords North Stars. 

Maddux Nollski and Karsten Kruska also scored, while Terriers' G Kael DePape made 31 saves in the win.

Matthew Henry, Emmett Wurst and Kevin-Thomas Walters replied for the North Stars.

The Terriers wrap up their weekend road-trip on Saturday night when they visit the Kindersley Klippers. 

Other Friday SJHL results:

Humboldt 4, Weyburn 0

Nipawin 5, La Ronge 4 (SO)

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KINGS 2, WOLVERINES 1 (OT)

Mathew Rathbone scored the game winner at 2:33 of overtime to lead the Dauphin Kings to their 3rd straight win over Waywayseecappo, a 2-1 decision on Friday over the Wolverines.

Nick Braun also scored for the Kings, while Carson Cherepak made 33 saves in the win. 

Lonan Bulger scored the lone goal for the Wolverines.

Wolverines' G Liam Tereposky made 35 saves on 37 shots in the loss.

The two teams will meet once again on Saturday night in Dauphin Kings.

Other results:

Winnipeg Blues 1, Winkler Flyers 4

OCN Blizzard 2, Neepawa Titans 1 

Selkirk Steelers 5, Portage Terriers 4  (SO)

Stampeders' earn 7th win of the season Thursday with a road victory in Virden

                                               


STAMPEDERS 6, OIL CAPITALS 4

Quinn Mulder (pictured above) and newcomer Justin Keck each scored twice to lead the Swan Valley Stampeders to a 6-4 win last night (Thurs) over the Virden Oil Capitals.

Jaden Paler-Chow and Adam Ward (1st MJHL goal) also scored for the Stampeders' who got 43 saves from goalie Kobe Grant, to earn his 2nd win of the season.

Dylan Halliday scored twice, while Carson Buydens and Nathan McInnis chipped in with singles for the Oil Caps.

The two teams will once again meet on Saturday night back in Swan River for at 7PM MB time face-off.

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Pyne's shutout leads Millionaires to road victory Wednesday over Weyburn

The Melville Millionaires snapped their 2 game losing streak on Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Weyburn Red Wings.

The Millionaires would struck first in the 1st period as off a nice face-off win from Charles-Thomas Larochelle, Rylan Bruns snapped home his 3rd of the season over the left-pad of Jackson Fellner to give Melville a one-goal lead through 20 minutes.

Melville would also use a late surge in the 2nd period as first, off another nice face-off win from Larochelle, this time Zach Cain would be beneficiary for his 6th of the year to make it 2-0 with 5:16 left in the middle frame.

Nicolas Samson made it a three goal game as he finished off a nice passing play with Zach Cain and Zach McIntyre and went bar-down for his 1st SJHL goal with just seconds to go in the period to give Melville a 3-0 lead after 2 periods.

In the 3rd, the Moneymen would wrap up the scoring as Rylan Bruns added his 2nd of the night, this one short-handed for his 4th of the season. 

Mills' 2019 4th round pick Kelton Pyne who made the start between the pipes for Melville stopped all 30 shots in his SJHL debut to earn his first career shutout, while Wings' G Jackson Fellner made 27 saves in the loss. 

The Moneymen will return to action on Saturday night at 8PM when they return to Weyburn for another meeting with Red Wings.


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Other SJHL results: 

Flin Flon Bombers 3, Melfort Mustangs 7

Moosomin Generals capture first ever Prairie Girls Football League title

It was typical cool playoff weather on Sunday in Moosomin as the hometown Generals hosted the Yorkton Lady Gridders in the first ever title game of the Prairie Girls Football League. 

The Generals were able to use home-field as an advantage as they held on for a 26-18 win over the Lady Gridders to capture the league title, in the league's first year of existence. 

" We are pumped, it was a great game as we managed to get up early, but Yorkton's a great team and we were able to hold own defensively and fight through the emotions and pull out the win", said Generals Coach Jason Schenn. 

The PGFL, which also includes teams in Melville, Estevan and Regina was formed to provide Grade 7-12 females the chance to play and develop their skills in the game of tackle football in a structured league.

Meanwhile in the 3rd place game of the PGFL that also took place on Sunday, it was the Regina Victoria's beating the Melville Vipers 26-0. 

Schenn adds he's ecstatic just how much that female tackle football has grown in the province. 

"Only just a few short years ago we had only a handful of girls that were playing tackle football in the province and now, with five girls teams now in the province and, and probably about 130 girls playing Grade 7-12 football, it's phenomenal to see you." 

The first ever National U18 Female Championship will take place on July 24th to Aug. 1st, 2022 in Regina. 


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Audio with Generals Coach and President Jason Schenn below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Schenn- Generals PGFL (Nov 1)

Millionaires' drop road decision to Estevan on Halloween

The Melville Millionaires' struggles against Estevan continue, as they fell in their third straight meeting with the Bruins this season, 8-2 last night (Sun) on the road. 

Bruins' leading scorer Mark Rumsey got the only goal of the first period as he walked across the blue-line and his snap-shot went off a stick in front and over top the shoulder of Alexis Giroux for his 11th of the season to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead after 1 period

In the 2nd period, the Bruins opened the flood-gates with 3 goals in the first 2:43 of the period from Kian Calder, Olivier Pouliot and Alex Von Sprecken to extend their lead to 4-0. 

The Mils would get on the board just a few minutes later as Rylan Bruns beat Cam Hrdlicka over the right shoulder for his 2nd of the season to reduce the Mills deficit to just 4-1. 

But Estevan would come right back with 3 unanswered from Pouliot, Caelan Fitzpatrick and Kade Runke to push their lead to 7-1 through 40 minutes. 

The two teams would exchange goals in the 3rd from Mikol Sartor (Estevan) and Zach McIntrye to finish up the scoring

Cam Hrdlicka made 10 saves on 11 shots for the Bruins before being relieved by Boston Bilous who turned aside 12 shots in relief. 

Mils' G Alexis Giroux stopped 13 shots before he left the game due to injury, then Jonathan Verity came in and turned aside 14 of 15 shots. 

The Mills will return to action on Wednesday night when they visit the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place. GX94 will broadcast the game, with Melville Chevrolet Millionaires' hockey, pregame show starts at 7:20 and the play by play gets underway at 7:30PM. 

Prairie Girls Football League Final slated for this Sunday in Moosomin

 


The inaugural champion of the Prairie Girls Football League will be crowned this Sunday in Moosomin when the hometown Generals host the Yorkton Lady Gridders in the league's first ever championship game. 

The Generals advanced on after a 25-6 semi-final win over the Melville Vipers, while the Lady Gridders advanced to the final after a 20-12 win over the Regina Victoria's in last Sunday's Semi-Final. 

"It was a back and forth game, with each team having leads at different points in the game, but we were able to dig deep late and come out on top," Lady Gridder Head Coach Tyrel McLean said. 

This is the first year of existence for the PGFL which includes teams in Melville, Yorkton, Regina, Moosomin and Estevan, and McLean said to win the first ever title would be special. 

"The girls are excited, Moosomin's a good team, they play a power run game which we are preparing for and if we play like we can and handle the weather conditions well, we should come out on top."

Kick-off from Moosomin on Sunday will be at 1PM. 

The Melville Vipers and Regina Victoria's will also play on Halloween Sunday at 12 Noon in a third place game. 

More details on the PGFL can be found on their website at https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/prairiegirlsfootballleague?fbclid=IwAR2Fyc7mjnmLkuxxmmDpyYV0FFDFlZafVLUzHlYA801T406w6erEsjLUkCY

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Full Audio with Lady Gridder Head Coach Tyrel McLean below:

bennywalchuk2 · Tyrel- Lady Gridders PGFL (Oct 29th)

Millionaires' snap slide with home-ice win over Nipawin

 MILLIONAIRES 4, HAWKS 1

The Melville Millionaires' snapped their 6 game skid last night (Tues) with 4-1 home win over the Nipawin Hawks.

It was the first Mills' win against the Hawks since March of 2015.

Noah Wills, Zach McIntyre and Charles-Thomas Larochelle each had a goal and an assist to lead the way, while Jonathan Krahn also scored.

Alexis Giroux made 25 saves on 26 shots to earn the win for the Moneymen.

Alex Johnson scored the only goal for the Hawks.

Melville wraps up their 5 game home-stand on Saturday night when they entertain the Estevan Bruins from the Horizon Credit Union Center.

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Other Tuesday SJHL results:

Estevan Bruins 4  Battlefords North Stars 1

Melfort Mustangs 1  Notre Dame Hounds 3

Sacred Heart Saints Boys’ Soccer Team to Host 4A SHSAA Provincials this weekend

 

The Sacred Heart Saints Boys Soccer Team is preparing to host the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association 4 A Soccer championships Friday October 29^th and Saturday October 30^th.

The tournament will pit the top four teams in the 4 A category in the province vying for the gold medal prize.

This years competition has Moose Jaw Central, North Battleford John Paul II, Martensville, and Sacred Heart.


 Sacred Heart has had success in this competition having won 5 championships as well as two silver medals and a bronze medal finish over the past two decades. This years Saints team has competed in the Moose Jaw High School Soccer league competing mostly against 5 A High School teams.

The Saints went 2 wins and 5 losses in the season and have learned some valuable lessons that should help in the provincial playoffs. The team consists of many new players mixed in with some key veterans.

Most of the team has developed their skills in the Yorkton United Soccer program as well as the Soccer Academy course at Sacred Heart. Growing together as a team and building chemistry has been a large focus this season. The pandemic has had an impact on high school sports as students have not had the opportunity to compete for the last year and a half. Some student athletes have drifted away from school sports in favor of working at various businesses in the area.


 Having a year away from school soccer has resulted in the challenge of attracting back athletes, learning the tendencies of the teammates and working together as a team. The Saints look forward to the competition that awaits them over the next week. Having the opportunity to play teams out of Moose Jaw, Regina and the North is exciting for the Saints.

Building during the season to peak at this time is not an exact science but is the ultimate goal of the team.


Coaches Robert Okeny and Emily Kruger have been pushing the boys to do exactly that.


 Ultimately, this season has been a win-win for all involved. It has been great having the opportunity to get out on the field and play again. Playing for a provincial championship is the cherry on top.


The Saints invite the community to come out and watch some exciting soccer on October 29^th and 30^th. Admission to the games is 7 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for grade 7 to 12 students.

 Games will be at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM both days and will be played at the Sacred Heart soccer fields located behind Sacred Heart High School.


(Submitted) 

Terriers' win; Millionaires fall on Tuesday Night

 TERRIERS 2, RED WINGS 1

The Yorkton Terriers scored two third period goals to come back to defeat the Weyburn Red Wings last night (Tues), 2-1 at home.

Enrique Fontes and Kishuan Gervais scored the goals, while Kael DePape made 19 saves to earn the win.

Ethan Whillans opened the scoring for the Wings in the 2nd period.

The game was finished at Yorkton's Kinsmen Arena, after their ice problems at the Westland Arena.

The Terriers return to action on Saturday night when they host the Battlefords North Stars.

 

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BOMBERS 4, MILLIONAIRES 2

Cole Vardy scored the game winner, 6:12 into the 3rd period to lead the Flin Flon Bombers to a 4-2 win over the Melville Millionaires on Tuesday.

Kylynn Olafson, Zak Smith and Jaeden Mercier (Empty Netter) also scored for the visitors. while the Mills' goal came from Jake Spak and captain Jonathan Krahn.

Cal Schell made 34 saves on 36 shots to earn the win in the Bombers' goal, Mils' G Jared Thompson turned aside 39 shots.

The Millionaires will continue their 5 game home stand on Friday night when they host the Battlefords North Stars at the HCUC

Moosomin's Metgzer & Wapella's Hayhurst named to Team Sask Female U-18 Hockey team

                                   


Hockey Saskatchewan’s Sask First High-Performance program has announced the 20 players that will take part in Team Saskatchewan’s Female Under-18 program for the 2021 season. The roster is comprised of 2004 and 2005 born athletes. Team Saskatchewan’s Female Under-18 roster includes:

Goaltenders: Scout Anderson (Saskatoon), Aurora Van Wormer (Swift Current)

Defenseman: Jocelyn Fiala (Clavet), Ellie Gauvin (Moose Jaw), Kate Pirlot (Wauchope), Caitlyn Perlinger (Kindersley), Marisa McClocklin (Saskatoon), Jada Johns (White City)

Forwards: Kiana McNinch (Turtleford), Greta Henderson (White City), Ava Metzger (Moosomin), Allee Gerrard (Southey), Alexis Petford (Balgonie), Megan Hayhurst (Wapella), Keyra Buziak (North Battleford), Kaitlyn Gilroy (Drinkwater), Julia Duke (Emerald Park), Janelle Evans (Bethune), Kyra Anderson (Regina), Megan Hirschfeld (Beaver Creek)

Leading the team onto the ice this season is Head Coach Nolan Horbach along with Assistant Coaches; Robin Ulrich, Kori Herner and Jean Fauchon. Rounding out the team staff is Equipment Manager, Colleen Compton and Athletic Therapist, Emma Galloway.

On September 17, Hockey Canada announced the cancellation of the National Women’s Under-18 Championship (NWU-18) which was destined for Dawson Creek, B.C. Following this announcement, Hockey Saskatchewan began discussions with the other three western branches; Hockey B.C., Hockey Alberta and Hockey Manitoba, on holding a regional event. It was announced that the 2021 Western Regional Women’s U18 Championship will be held in place of the cancelled NWU-18 event in 2021. The four-team tournament will be hosted in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba from November 2 to 6, 2021.

Team Saskatchewan’s female program is coming off a Silver Medal performance at the 2019 National Women’s Under-18 Championship.

(Hockey Sask Release) 

Stampeders & Wolverines both win in Sunday Night MJHL action

STAMPEDERS 5, TITANS 4 (SO)

The Swan Valley Stampeders got a little revenge on Sunday after beating the Neepawa Titans 5-4 on Sunday night, which was two nights since the Titans won in SO back on Friday.

The Titans got off to a quick start in the first period as they would notch a couple off the sticks of Mitch Thiessen and Jaeger LaPointe to give them a 2-0 lead after the first.

Swan Valley though came out quick in the 2nd and they were rewarded for their efforts as team leading scorer Jamie Valentino (pictured above)  cut into their deficit just 2:07 in with 5th of the season before Quinn Mulder added his 1st on the powerplay to pull Swan event at 2-2.

But the Titans, on a power play of their own, regained the lead as Thiessen added his 2nd of the night to give the home-team a lead after 40 minutes.

In the 3rd, just over 5 minutes in the red-hot Cody Barnes would be Johnny-On-The-Spot again banging over a rebound for his 6th of the season to tie the game.

Then while on their 5th power play of the night, the Titans would turn it over in their own zone and Jamie Valentino made no mistake going five-hole for his 2nd of the even to put the Stampeders' ahead for the first time.

Connor Brust denied Swan Valley from winning in regulation time as his wrist-shot beat Kobe Grant top-shelf with 4:58 left in the regulation time to force extra time.

After overtime solved nothing, the Stampeders got shootout goals from Valentino and Brad Fortin, while Rylan Gudnason netted the only goal in three opportunities for Neepawa.

Stamps' G Kobe Grant turned aside 22 shots to earn his 1st MJHL win, while Emerik Demers in the Titans' net made 21 saves.

The two teams will meet in the 3rd of their 4 game mini-series on Friday night once again at the Yellowhead Center in Neepawa starting at 7:30PM MB time.

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WOLVERINES 5, BLIZZARD 1

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines earned win number 7 on the season on Sunday, a 5-1 decision over the visiting OCN Blizzard.

Logan Wotton (2G 2A) and Andrew Boucher (1G 3A) led the way offensively for Wayway with 4 points each, while Troy Hamilton and Max McNeil scored singles.

Brock McDonald scored the only goal for OCN.

Tresor Wotton turned aside 25 of 26 shots in the Wolverines' net to earn the win.

Waywayseecappo will host OCN again on Friday night for a 7:30PM MB time face-off.

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Other Sunday MJHL result:

Steinbach 6, Portage 5 (OT)

 

Oct. 16th Local SJHL Recap

BRONCOS 3, TERRIERS 1

The Yorkton Terriers earned a split over the weekend against the Humboldt Broncos.

After winning 2-1 on Friday, the Terriers fell 3-1 on Saturday night at the Elgar Peterson Arena. 

JD Hall got the Terriers on the board just 4:40 into the 1st, but then Connor McGrath (2) and Lucas Ceccarelli scored the 3 unanswered for the home-side.

Broncos netminder Rayce Ramsey made 36 saves on 37 shots for the win, while Kael DePape turned aside 34 of 37 in the loss.

The Terriers return to action on Tuesday night when they host the Weyburn Red Wings at the Westland Insurance Arena.

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MILLIONAIRES 3, BOMBERS 4 (OT) 

Zach McIntyre scored his third goal in as many games in the final minute to tie it up but the Melville Millionaires were not able to get the extra point again as they fell 4-3 in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers. 

Jonathan Krahn and Zach Cain also scored for the Mills while Jared Thompson made 50 saves in the OT loss against his former team. 

Nathan Gagne scored twice for Flin Flon including the OT winner, while Brett Wieschorster and Nathan Flodell chipped in with the singles. 

Max Hildebrand turned aside 29 of 32 shots in the win. 

The two teams will meet again on Tuesday, this time from the Horizon Credit Union Center in Melvllle for a 7:00PM puck-drop. 

 

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Other Saturday SJHL results: 

Mefort 5, Weyburn 0 

Nipawin 1, Estevan 4

La Ronge 3, Battlefords 10

 

Oct. 15th Local MJHL/ SJHL Recap

 

STAMPEDERS 2, TITANS 3 (SO)

The Swan Valley Stampeders earned a point on Friday night but they fell 3-2 in the shootout to the visiting Neepawa Titans.

After a scoreless first, the Stamps opened the scoring just 6:01 into the 2nd as Jordan Gagnon found big Cody Barnes back-door, who re-directed home his 5th of the season to give the Stamps a 1-0 lead. The Titans would respond quickly with a powerplay goal of their own as Connor Brust hammered home his 2nd of the season to pull the visitors back even.

Adam Rajsigl regained the Stamps' one goal lead late in the 2nd period on a nice feed from Brad Fortin to make it 2-1 Swan after 40 minutes.

Rylan Gudnason scored the only goal of the 3rd which would be the equalizer for Neepawa to force the overtime period.

After overtime solved nothing, both teams went back and forth in the shootout before R. Gudnason again was able to twinkle the twine to help them earn the extra point.

Emerik Demers made 28 saves in the Neepawa net to earn his 2nd win of the season while Stamps' G Dylan Black made 33 saves in the loss.

The two teams will battle again on Sunday night from the Yellowhead Center. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame starting at 6:20, and play by play getting underway at 6:30pM MB time.

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Other Friday MJHL results: 

Waywayseecappo 6, OCN 4
(Reese Malkewich (2G 1A) and Carson Baptiste (1G 2A) with 3 points each for WAY)

Dauphin 4, Virden 3

Winnipeg Blues 4, Selkirk 2

Winnipeg Freeze 5, Winkler 8

Portage 3, Steinbach 7

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SJHL:

Terriers 2, Broncos 1

Steven Norum and Maddux Nollski scored 8 seconds apart the first minute of the first period as the Yorkton Terriers held on for a 2-1 victory over the Humboldt Broncos on Friday night.

Ethan Ziekle replied for the Broncos in the first but thats as close as they would get. 

Kael Depape of the Terriers turned aside 19 shots to earn the win, while Broncos' G Liam Stevens made 19 saves in the loss.

The two teams will meet in the back-end of the home and home series on Saturday from the Elgar Peterson Arena.

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Millionaires 3, Bombers 9

The Melville Millionaires let 3-1 after 1 period of play, but then surrendered 8 unanswered goals in the final 40 minutes in a 9-3 loss to the Flin Bombers.

Zach McIntyre scored twice for the Mills while Louis-Frederic Theberge (1st SJHL goal) also scored.

Cole Duperreault, Jaeden Mercier and Jacob Vockler each scored twice for the Bombers to lead the way.

The Mills and Bombers will meet in Flin Flon again on Saturday.

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Other SJHL scores:

La Ronge 6, Kindersley 7

Weyburn 4, Nipawin 2

Melfort 5, Estevan 4 

Millionaires drop OT decision on Tuesday to the Weyburn Red Wings

 RED WINGS 3, MILLIONAIRES (OT)

The Melville Millionaires have now earned points in 4 straight games but they fell in overtime on Tuesday night, 3-2 to the visiting Weyburn Red Wings.

Colby Feist scored the game winner with just 14 seconds left in overtime, while Nik Sombrowski and Jakob Kalin also scored for the Wings.

Jonathan Krahn and Zach Cain replied for the Millionaires.

Dazza Mitchell turned aside 31 of 33 shots to earn the win for Weyburn, while Jared Thompson turned aside 39 shots in the loss.

The Millionaires will return to action on Friday night when they begin two game roadie in Flin Flon against the Bombers.

 

Other Tuesday SJHL results:

Flin Flon Bombers 2  Nipawin Hawks 1

Humboldt Broncos 1  Notre Dame Hounds 2

Millionaires and Wolverines are winners on Saturday Night

MILLIONAIRES 4, TERRIERS 3

Melville product Carter McKay's 1st SJHL goal held up to be the game winner as the Melville Millionaires earned their first win of the season a 4-3 decision on Saturday over the Yorkton Terriers.

Zach Cain also scored twice for the Mils, while captain Jonathan Krahn chipped in with a goal of his own.

Tanner Sklaruk (1G 2A) and Kishaun Gervais (2G 1A) led the Terriers' offensively with 3 points each.

Mils netminder Jared Thompson made 31 saves for his 1st SJHL win, while Kael DePape turned aside 20 shots in the loss.

The Moneymen return to action on Tuesday night when they host the Weyburn Red Wings, while the Terriers battle the Humboldt Broncos on home ice on Friday night.

Other Saturday SJHL results:

Flin Flon 7 Kindersley 2

Melfort 2 La Ronge 0

Battlefords 4, Humboldt 6

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WOLVERINES 8, STAMPEDERS 6

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines completed the weekend sweep of the Swan Valley Stampeders with a 8-6 victory on Saturday night in Swan River.

Luke Robson and Troy Hamilton led the Wolverines with 2 goals each while Lonan Bulger, Mi-Kwan Tallman, Boston Bird and Kobe Campbell also scored.

The Stampeders' were led offensively by Cody Barnes who recorded his 1st career MJHL Hat-Trick, while Jamie Valentino also scored twice and Myles Mason chipped in with a single.

Liam Tereposky made 28 saves on 34 shots in the win for Wayway, while Stamps' G Kobe Grant stopped 49 shots in the losing cause.

The Wolverines will return to action on Friday night when they visit the OCN Blizzard.

Meanwhile for the Stampeders', they return to action on Friday night as well when they host the Neepawa Titans. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame show starting at 6:50PM and the play by play getting underway at 7:00PM MB time.

Other MJHL scores:

Selkirk 5 Winnipeg Freeze 1

Neepawa 2 Virden 5

Winkler 0 Steinbach 3