Melville Millionaires & Yorkton Terriers stay perfect after winning fourth straight

KLIPPERS 2, TERRIERS 5 The Yorkton Terriers continue their unstoppable start with a perfect 4-0 record, following a 5-2 triumph over the Kindersley Klippers at Westland Insurance Arena.

Dustin Renas, Jaron Desnoyers, Carter Briltz, Aiden Knutson, and Thomas Ries found the back of the net for the Terriers. David Coyle and Jye Zawatsky each showcased their playmaking skills by notching three assists. Goaltender Callum Creig stood tall, turning aside 20 shots to earn his first SJHL win. Catch the Terriers back on home ice this Tuesday night as they face off against the Flin Flon Bombers. MILLIONAIRES 5, HOUNDS 2 Ryan Roethke (2G 1A) and Caden Drury (1G 2A) each notched three points, propelling the Melville Millionaires to their fourth consecutive victory with a 5-2 triumph over the Notre Dame Hounds. Simon Parini and captain Matt Kjemhus also found the back of the net for the Mils, while Nick Genault stood tall with 31 saves on 33 shots to claim his first SJHL win. Ryan Carr and Ian Buors replied for the Hounds. Catch the Millionaires in action again this Friday night as they take on the Melfort Mustangs at the Northern Lights Palace.
Other SJHL results:

Melfort 2, Weyburn 1

Nipawin 1, Battlefords 6

Flin Flon 5, La Ronge 2 ============== MJHL: STAMPEDERS 2, BLUES 1 (OT) Darren Hunt scored twice including the game winner 2:58 into overtime to lead the Swan Valley Stampeders to a 2-1 decision over the Winnipeg Blues. Elias Giaccarri-Dimitriou made 35 saves to earn the win, while Blues only goal came from forward Evan Gradt. The Stampeders wrap up their road trip in Niverville on Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere, Dauphin 4, Neepawa 1 Northern Manitoba 3, Virden 1

Sept 27th SJHL/MJHL Recap

TERRIERS 6, BRONCOS 2

In a clash between undefeated teams, the Yorkton Terriers unleashed a three-goal period to clinch a 6-2 road victory over the Humboldt Broncos on Friday night at the Elgar Petersen Arena.

This win marked the Terriers’ first triumph in Humboldt since February 2020, ending a seven-game winless streak against the Broncos.

 Captain Jaron Desnoyers bolstered his league-leading point total with a goal and an assist, bringing his season tally to ten points.

Contributions also came from David Coyle, Riley Cormier, Tylan Henrikson, and Aiden Knutson, who each found the back of the net.

 Ethan Farrow secured his third consecutive win in the Terriers’ net, stopping 27 of 29 shots. Meanwhile, Broncos goalie Eduoard Gauthier made 32 saves in the losing effort.

 Rylan Hue and Tre Fourquette responded with goals for the Broncos, who now stand at 2-1 for the season.

 The Terriers are set for a quick turnaround, facing the unbeaten Kindersley Klippers at home on Saturday night, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM.

HOUNDS 2, MILLIONAIRES 4

The Melville Millionaires rallied from an early 2-0 deficit, scoring four unanswered goals to secure a 4-2 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds on Friday night at home.

 Caden Drury spearheaded the offense with two goals and one assist, propelling the Mils to their third consecutive win to kickstart the season.

 Jadon Iyogun and Raiden Zacharias also found the net, while 17-year-old Taylor Tabashniuk made 24 saves on 26 shots, earning his first SJHL win.

 Anthony Nolan and Ian Buors scored for the Hounds, who dropped to 0-3 on the season.

 The two teams will face off again in the second part of the home-and-home series on Saturday night at the Duncan McNeill Arena in Wilcox.


Elsewhere in the SJHL,

La Ronge 4, Flin Flon 3 (OT)

Melfort 2, Estevan 1

Kindersley 4, Nipawin ========================= MJHL: STAMPEDERS 1, PISTONS 2 Jackson Miller made 55 saves but it wasn't enough for the Swan Valley Stampeders as they fell 2-1 to the Steinbach Pistons to kick off their three game road-trip. Carter DeMelo scored the lone goal for the Stampeders, while Connor Paronuzzi & Brayden Berg responded for the Pistons. Swan Valley continues their weekend trip in Winnipeg on Saturday night against the Blues. Other MJHL results: Northern Manitoba 5, Portage 1 Selkirk 8, WPG Freeze 4 Winnipeg Blues 2, Niverville 7 Dauphin 4, Neepawa 1

Melville Millionaires trade 19 year old F Cale Nachai to the Portage Terriers (MJHL)

 

The Melville Millionaires have made a trade with the MJHL's Portage Terriers.

The Mils traded 19-year-old forward Cale Nachai to the Terriers in exchange for a player development fee.

 The Sherwood Park, Alberta, native tallied six goals and four assists, totaling 10 points in 40 games last season.

 So far this season, Nachai has no points in two games and has accumulated two penalty minutes.

Two local hockey players named to Team Saskatchewan for 2024 Under 18 Female Nationals

Hockey Saskatchewan has announced their 20-player roster for the 2024 National Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championships, set to run from November 3 to 9 in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. 

Among the team are local products Anneka Aspaas (pictured above left)
from Melville and Kiah Shields (pictured above right) from Esterhazy. 

 Aspaas is preparing for her second season with the Battlefords U18 AAA Female Sharks, while Shields is entering her third and final season with the Weyburn Gold Wings. 

 Team Saskatchewan will begin their tournament on Sunday, November 3, taking on Team Atlantic.

Yorkton Terriers’ top line powers them to weekend sweep of Weyburn

TERRIERS 5, RED WINGS 3

The Yorkton Terriers overcame an early 2-0 deficit to triumph over the Weyburn Red Wings with a 5-3 victory on Sunday afternoon.

Jaron Desnoyers and Jeff Hammond shone bright, each racking up 1G 2A and 1G 3A respectively, propelling them to the top of the SJHL scoring race with eight points each.

Goals from Thierry Laliberte and William Leonard, combined with a stellar 30-save performance from Ethan Farrow, secured the Terriers’ second consecutive win.

Despite efforts from Blake Betson, Lucas Schmid, and Keenan Ingram, the Red Wings couldn’t hold their two goal lead after twenty minutes.

The Terriers are back in action on Friday night, facing off against the Humboldt Broncos at the Elgar Peterson Arena.

Elsewhere, 

Broncos 7, Hounds 1 

Roethke continues to shine to Melville Millionaires to 2nd straight win to start season

SJHL: 

Ryan Roethke continued his impressive opening weekend on Saturday night, netting two more goals to lead the Melville Millionaires to a dominant 7-2 victory over the Estevan Bruins. Roethke, who now boasts five goals this season, also added an assist. Simon Parini (2), Raiden Zacharias, Leo Jewitt, and Jadon Iyogun contributed to the scoreboard with goals of their own. Odin George and Rorey Elson scored for the Bruins. Starting goalie Loic Morin made 11 saves on 13 shots for Melville, while Nick Genette stopped all five shots he faced in the third period. The Moneymen are back in action on Friday night, welcoming the Notre Dame Hounds.


Other Saturday results: 


ICE WOLVES 3 , HAWKS 2

HOUNDS 3, BRONCOS 6 

BATTLEFORDS 3, KINDERSLEY 5 

MJHL: 

STAMPEDERS 1, BLIZZARD 5 

The Swan Valley Stampeders faced a tough start to their 2024/25 season, dropping their second straight game with a 5-1 loss against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard in The Pas. Blizzard stars Cheechoo Lathlin and Miguel Bouvier each scored two goals, while Marlen Edwards (1G, 2A) and Sam Zagari (3A) racked up three points each. Landen Gulutzan scored the Stampeders' only goal, with netminder Jackson Miller making an impressive 49 saves on 54 shots. Next up, the Stampeders will take on the Steinbach Pistons this Friday night.

Elsewhere,

Winkler 2, Steinbach 4 

Winnipeg Blues 1, Selkirk 4 

Virden 2, Dauphin 4 

Melville Millionaires; Yorkton Terriers both victorious on SJHL Opening Night

                                           

SJHL:

RED WINGS 1, TERRIERS 6 

An unforgettable opening night unfolded for the newly appointed Yorkton Terriers captain.

 Jaron Desnoyers (pictured above) dazzled with four goals and an assist, leading the hometown Yorkton Terriers to a dominant 6-1 victory over the Weyburn Red Wings.

  Contributions rolled in from William Leonard and Dustin Renas, who each found the back of the net, while Jeff Hammond showcased his playmaking skills with three assists.

 In goal, Ethan Farrow secured the win for the Terriers, making 28 saves.

Meanwhile, the Red Wings' starter, Angelo Zol stopped 26 of 32 shots.

Cyprus Smith-Davis netted the lone goal for the Red Wings, who are set to host the Terriers again this Sunday afternoon for a matinee showdown at 2:00 PM at Crescent Point Place.


MILLIONAIRES 4, BRUINS 2

Ryan Roethke netted a hat trick, with veteran Caden Drury adding one goal and three assists, leading the Melville Millionaires to a 4-2 victory over the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place. 

 Loic Morin was stellar, stopping 27 of 29 shots to secure his first SJHL win in the Mils' net, while Bruins goalie Benjamin Polhill made 22 saves in the loss. 

 Rorey Eslon and Luke Lawford found the back of the net for the Bruins, who will be in Melville for the second leg of the home-and-home series on Saturday night. 

 Puck drops at 7:00 P.M. at the CN Community Center.

Other results:

Melfort 3, La Ronge 2 (OT) 

Kindersley 3, Battlefords 2 

Nipawin 3, Flin Flon 4 

MJHL
 
BLIZZARD 6, STAMPEDERS 5- FINAL

The Swan Valley Stampeders faced a tough ending to the start of their 2024/25 MJHL regular season, falling 6-5 to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard on Friday night at Centennial Arena. 

 Keenan McNeil banged home the game-winning goal for the Blizzard with just 17 seconds left in regulation.

 The Stampeders had mounted an impressive comeback, scoring three consecutive goals in the third period from Bennett Muller, Carter Nailen, and Brayden Vopat to even the score. 

 Darren Hunt and Aidan Taylor also netted goals for the Stampeders.

The Blizzard's scoring lineup included Cheechoo Lathlin, Marlen Edwards, Alexander Andre, Thomas Phillips, and Louis Jacob-Beauregard. 

Blizzard goalie Alex Reedy celebrated his first MJHL win with 21 saves on 26 shots.

 On the other side, Elias Giaccari-Dimitriou faced a barrage, allowing 6 goals on 39 shots. 

 The teams will clash again in the rematch on Saturday night in The Pas.

Other Friday results: 

Steinbach 2, Winkler 3 

Winnipeg Blues 1, Selkirk 3 

Winnipeg Freeze 1, Niverville 4 

Dauphin 4, Virden 0 

Friday Morning Challenge- Saskatchewan Roughriders get set for biggest game of season in Calgary

Friday Morning Challenge Flag

Fall is around the corner in Saskatchewan and each morning there is a crispness to the air, the frost will soon be showing on the morning grass, and the leaves will begin to change.  All that is true for the weather outside, but for an inpatient Rider Nation autumn has been here for some time already.  The fans are crispy, frosting and getting ready for change — and who can blame them, the last time their football team won a game was over two months ago.  On July 19th, with starting QB Trevor Harris on the IR Shea Patterson led Roughriders to a win over the struggling Blue Bombers.   Fast forward and gang in green are still in search of their 6th victory on the season and are winless their past 7 games.  Tonight they visit a similarly struggling Calgary Stampeders team and while seemingly cliche the game today is a must win for the Riders.  Calgary is not the team they have been in previous seasons and win allows them to somehow continue to control their own playoff destiny.  A playoff berth being the only path forward to avoid the chilly winds of change burgeoning up within Rider Nation this fall.

B-Squad Along the DLine

The bye week came at an appropriate time for the Riders, there is no question that the team is banged up especially along the offensive line but not to be outdone the defensive line has been dealt an additional blow this week losing Malik Carney.  There had been hope that some reinforcements would be coming back now that Anthony Lanier II has returned to practicing, however it continues to be next man up for this week.  Pressure on the QB will be crucial tonight as the Calgary QBs have struggled with consistency and decision making down the field.  The DLine needs to live in the backfield in cowtown and rush the Jake Maier or Logan Bonner into bad throws.  Pressure causes mistakes and the Rider Defence could really benefit from some turnovers.

Trevor Harris needs to step up 

Simply put Trevor Harris in the leader of this football team and while there is a lot that goes into success in CFL football at the end of the day Wins are the only stat that matter and the Saskatchewan Roughriders need one badly.  The OLine is badly beat up, the Riders are onto a castaway for their 3rd starting Running Back, the receivers have lost the ability to consistently catch the football, and the play calling hasn’t always been to be desired.  All of that is forgotten when you win.  Trevor Harris and the Riders need a win, and now is the time to put your team on your back and get them that win.  The leash shouldn’t be long either as if the offence  isn’t going to follow Harris into the fire then it may be time to give Shea Patterson another look.  Wins are the stats that matter and currently it’s Harris - 3, Patterson 2 — and the Roughriders need to find #6, that will come from the captain of the ship and if this ship is sinking if could be time for a new captain.

Corey Mace seeing Red

For the first time in the Corey Mace era, this week had him seeing red — not solely Stampeders red — but anger at the efforts of his own squad in practice. Twice he scolded his team about their efforts not being up to the standard, the second time Mace even pulled them completely off the field.   Frustrations are mounting and the challenge was put down on the players to meet the standard of play or there will be consequences.  Was the message received? It will be up to the players themselves to respond and they get an opportunity tonight @ 730 pm in Calgary.  No doubt if there is  the players and Corey Mace think they’ve felt any heat from Riderville another loss and things could begin to boil over.

Local products named to Team Saskatchewan for 2024 WHL Cup

Twenty standout players from across Saskatchewan have been named to represent their province at the upcoming 2024 WHL Cup.

The tournament, taking place in Red Deer, Alta., from October 22 to 27, 2024, will see Team Saskatchewan’s Male Under-16 (U16) squad aiming to capture the championship title.

The final roster includes two goaltenders, six defensemen, and 12 forwards, each selected from across the province.

Among those selected include local products in Yorkton's Aiden Wagner (pictured above right), Sturgis' Trae Peterson (pictured above left), Melville Millionaires' prospect Hudson Postnikoff, while local Mitch Topinka will serve as Assistant Coach. 

“This journey began at the Male Under-15 regional camps last December, with a focus on identifying and nurturing Saskatchewan’s best young talent,” said Joel Houseman, Director of Operations for Sask First. “Through a rigorous selection process and intense training camps, we’ve seen these players develop into a cohesive unit. The WHL Cup is the pinnacle of our 2023-24 Sask First program, and we’re excited to showcase the growth and potential of these U16 athletes as they represent Saskatchewan with pride in Red Deer.”

At the WHL Cup, Team Saskatchewan will compete against provincial teams from Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia, with 2009-born players looking to make a lasting impression on scouts from junior leagues.

Team Saskatchewan will open up their event on October 23rd vs. Team Alberta. 

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Melville Millionaires, Yorkton Terriers make weekend moves

 

 

After wrapping up their preseasons on Saturday, the Melville Millionaires and Yorkton Terriers are gearing up for the 2024/25 regular season with some moves.

First up, the Millionaires have acquired 20-year-old goalie Loïc Morin from the Northern Manitoba Blizzard of the MJHL in exchange for a player development fee. 

Morin, hailing from Saint-Charles-de-Drummond, Quebec, posted a solid 14-7-0 record last season with a 2.30 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 25 games. 

The Mils also welcome back 2006-born forward Raiden Zacharias, a Saskatoon native, after his preseason stint with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips. 

Zacharias captained the SMU18AAAHL’s Saskatoon Blazers to their second straight league title last season, tallying 19 goals and 43 assists for 62 points in 44 games, tying for second in league scoring. 

Meanwhile, the Yorkton Terriers have traded 18-year-old defenceman Cutter Knight to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard for a player development fee. 

Knight, a former first-round pick in the 2022 SJHL draft, appeared in 33 games last season, contributing 5 assists.

The Millionaires open up their regular season on Friday in Estevan Bruins, while Terriers host the Weyburn Red Wings.

Melville Millionaires; Swan Valley Stampeders victorious in Friday Preseason action

The Melville Millionaires secured their second preseason win on Friday night with a dominant 7-3 victory over the Yorkton Terriers at the CN Community Centre.

Cale Nachai led the offensive charge for the Millionaires with two goals, while defenseman Boston Harkness contributed three assists.

Caden Drury, Jadon Iyogun, Andrew Casellato, Simon Parini, and Cohen Swan also scored for the Mils, delighting over 650 fans in Rail City.

Jaron Desnoyers, Aidan Knutson, and Jeff Hammond responded for the Terriers, who suffered their first preseason defeat.

Both teams split their goaltending duties: Noah Davis started for the Mils, stopping all 14 shots he faced, while Carson Rennie allowed three goals on 13 shots in relief.

Callum Creig started in goal for Yorkton, conceding four goals on 18 shots before being relieved by Brandon product Kieran Madill, who saved 10 of 13 Millionaires' shots.

The two teams will conclude their preseason with the final match of the Highway 10 home-and-home series on Saturday night at the Westland Insurance Arena in Yorkton. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM.

Elsewhere, 

Estevan Bruins 1 Weyburn Red Wings 4
Melfort Mustangs 0 Humboldt Broncos 6
Battlefords North Stars 3 Kindersley Klippers 1
Nipawin Hawks 2 La Ronge Ice Wolves 5


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MJHL:


The Swan Valley Stampeders surged in the second period with four goals, securing a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Dauphin Kings in their MJHL Preseason finale. 

 Second-year defenceman Darren Hunt led the charge with two goals, while Bennett Muller contributed one goal and two assists to the win. 

Landen Gulutzan and Carter Nailan also found the back of the net for the Stampeders, who benefited from a stellar 39-save performance by netminder Elias Giaccari Dimitriou. 

For the visiting Kings, Kyan Grouette netted twice, and Cayden Glover along with Matthew Haun chipped in with single goals. 

 The Stampeders now turn their attention to their home and regular season opener next Friday night, where they'll host the Northern Manitoba Blizzard at Centennial Arena.


Other MJHL results: 


Dauphin Kings 4 Swan Valley Stampeders 5
Winnipeg Freeze 4 Selkirk Steelers 3
Steinbach Pistons 4 Winkler Flyers 5 (SO)


Junior A Hockey Preseason (1)
Northern Manitoba Blizzard 4 Flin Flon Bombers 3 (SO)

Yorkton Maulers & Kinsmen Club of Yorkton team up on three-year partnership

The Kinsmen Club of Yorkton has entered into a three-year partnership with the Yorkton U18AAA Maulers hockey team as the naming sponsor.

From now on, the team will be known as the Yorkton U18AAA Kinsmen Maulers.

This exciting collaboration highlights the Kinsmen Club’s dedication to supporting youth and community sports in Yorkton.

By teaming up with the Maulers, the Kinsmen Club aims to drive the team's development and success while boosting community spirit and involvement.

"We are thrilled to enter this partnership with the Yorkton U18AAA Maulers," said Ron Hanishewsky, President of the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton. "Our club has a long history of community involvement and supporting local initiatives, and this collaboration represents our dedication to the youth in our community. We believe in the power of sports to bring people together and to inspire young athletes to achieve their best both on and off the ice."

The Yorkton U18AAA Kinsmen Maulers, renowned for developing young talent, will benefit greatly from this partnership. It will boost their training programs, facilities, and community outreach efforts.

"We are excited to partner with the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton," said Jason Gordon, Head Coach of the Maulers. "Their support will be instrumental in our continued growth and success. We look forward to representing the highly regarded Kinsmen name with pride and determination as we compete at the highest level of U18AAA hockey."

For decades, the Yorkton Kinsmen Club has been a community pillar, known for its philanthropic efforts and dedication to service. This new venture underscores their commitment to fostering community pride and supporting youth activities.

The partnership will be celebrated during the Maulers' season opener on Saturday, Sept. 28 @ 1:00 p.m. at Westland Insurance Arena when they take on the Prince Albert Mintos.