Thursday 31 January 2019

Yorkton's Korczak continuing to excel in Draft Eligible season with Kelowna (WHL)

                                                                                   (from iHeartradio.ca)

Yorkton's Kaedan Korczak's not quite sure when his name may be called come this June's NHL Entry Draft, but that's some thing he isn't trying to think about quite yet.

The former Yorkton Mauler and Yorkton Minor Hockey Alumni is currently in his 2nd season with the WHL's Kelowna Rockets and for some players playing during their Draft eligible year there can be some added pressure but that's some thing Korczak doesn't try to ponder a whole lot.

"I try not to think about to a whole lot, sometimes it comes to mind but I try to not get myself too distracted and I just try and worry about how I'm playing on the ice and how I am working hard off of it and try to focus on my game", Korczak said in a phone interview from Kelowna.

Being a draft eligible player makes for a much busier time during the season with some more exposure opportunities and Korczak along with 39 other CHL players got a chance to showcase their talents last week during the Top Prospects Game that was held on Jan. 23rd in Red Deer, and for Korczak whose Team Orr beat Team Cherry 5-4 in the game, he says it was a great experience.

"It was super fun, we were only there for a couple days, it was cool to meet all the other guys from the different leagues and the game obviously was really fun and cool to be a part of."

Korczak is currently ranked 31st among North American skaters in the latest mid-term NHL Central Scouting rankings for the 2019 NHL Draft which is set for June 21st and 22nd in Vancouver.

But for Kaedan during the 2018/19  season there was one game in particular on December 14th against the Calgary Hitmen that stood out as he went up against his little brother for the very first time.

"That was pretty cool, it was the first time we played against each other in a hockey game and we had lots of family and friends in attendance & it was a cool experience for everyone."

Korczak currently has 19 points in 49 games this season and his Kelowna Rockets, who are currently fighting for a Western Conference playoff spot will return to action on Friday night when they visit the Spokane Chiefs


Audio with Korczak below:

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Harris' pushes Swan to road victory; Bentz leads Mils to home ice victory in Wednesday night MJHL/SJHL Recap



The Swan Valley Stampeders earned their 3rd straight win & 32nd overall on the season on Wednesday night as they defeated the Dauphin Kings on the road, 4-3 in overtime. 

After a 4 game absence from the Stampeder line-up, Matt Osadick would get the only goal of the 1st period. The Grande Pointe, MB product would take a nice feed in front from Josh Maucieri and would make no mistake beating Bryan Landsberger for his 20th of the season to give Swan a 1-0 advantage over Dauphin after 1 period.

In the 2nd, the Stamps would add to their lead, 10:58 in on the power play as Brad Goethals' long slap-shot from the point would sneak through the Kings net minder for his 28th of the year to make it a two goal game. But just under 3 minutes later, the Kings would cut their deficit in half as Cole DeKonick would get his 1st of 2 in the period beating Merek Pipes over the right pad for his 7th to make it 2-1. Then just 4 minutes & 1 second later, the Lorette MB product would add another to even it up at 2-2 after 40 minutes. Shots after were 22-20 Stampeders. 

Just over half way through the 3rd period the Stampeders would grab their lead back as Alex Uryga's shot would be stopped but captain Jaden Townsend would be "Johnny on the Spot" to tap in the rebound for his 16th goal of the season to make it 3-2 for the visitors. But once again the Kings would counter and get the equalizer with just 1:32 remaining when Bradyn Smelski would poke it in past Merek Pipes to send it into over time tied up at 3-3. 

In the overtime period, the Stamps would get the final chance and they would make no mistake as 3:31 into the extra frame, Brian Harris took a nice feed in the bigh slot from Troy Quinn and snapped it home to give his team the extra point. 

Merek Pipes was once again solid in between the pipes for the Stamps making 31 stops to earn his 15th victory of the season while Bryan Landsberger turned aside 32 shots in the loss. 

Swan Valley will get the day off on Thursday before they return home to begin a 5 game home stand on Friday night against the Virden Oil Capitals then the Portage Terriers in town on Saturday. 


Meanwhile for Dauphin, they'll head out on the road on Friday to visit the Steinbach Pistons. 

Other Wednesday matchup, 

Neepawa 3 Portage 6 


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Catching up with Swan River product & Saskatoon Blades F Riley McKay



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Only one game in the SJHL on Wednesday night,




Damian Bentz (pictured above) had a career night with 3 goals, 2 assists to lead the Melville Millionaires to a 6-3 win over the visiting Kindersley Klippers.

His line mates' Luke Spadafora and Josh Borynec each had 1G 2A each while 20 year old netmnder Colby Entz made 38 saves on 41 shots to earn the win.

The Mils with the win pull back two points ahead of Weyburn for the final playoff spot and they'll return to action on Friday night when they host the Battlefords North Stars.

The Klippers meanwhile, continue their road trip in Yorkton on Friday.

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show - January 30th edition






In this week's "Future Ford" Melville Millionaires Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Kyle Adams recaps' Saturday home-ice win over La Ronge and preview's this weeks home games against Kindersley (x2) and Battlefords.

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Swan Valley wins big at home; Terriers fall short on home ice in Jan 29th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap




In the MJHL,

The Swan Valley Stampeders got a 4 goal performance from Alexander Uryga (pictured above) that led them to a commanding 11-3 win over the visiting OCN Blizzard on Tuesday night.

Brad Goethals (1G 3A) & Quintin Sudom (4A) also chipped in with 4 point nights while Brian Harris scored twice & Jaden Townsend, Frank Zhong, Troy Quinn and Josh Tripp chipped in with singles.

Michael Davis turned aside 29 of 32 shots to earn the victory in goal for Swan.

Dodge Long, Nolan Dawson and Talon Thomas replied with goals for the Blizzard.

The Stampeders outshot OCN 65-32 in the game.

Swan Valley will look for their 3rd straight victory on Wednesday night when they visit the Dauphin Kings. GX94 will broadcast the game with Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey, pregame show kicks off at 7:20, pxp begins at 7:30 from Credit Union Place.

The other game scheduled in the MJHL between Winkler/Winnipeg was postponed.


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In the SJHL,

Tyler Traptow scored the GWG just 6:35 into the 3rd period to lead the Kindersley Klippers to a 4-3 victory over the Yorkton Terriers at the FAA.

Devon Cyr, Austin Nault, and Blake Kleiner also scored for the Klippers while Zach Johnson made 40 saves to earn the win.

Cole Keenleyside scored twice for Yorkton in the loss while Colby Brandt had the other.

Ryan Ouellette took the loss in goal turning aside 38 of 42 shots.

The Terriers' next game will be on Friday night when they host these same Klippers. "Sask Milk" pregame show begins at 7:20 on GX94 with Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey.

Kindersley will head down Highway 10 to continue their road swing on Wednesday night against the Melville Millionaires.

Other Tuesday SJHL result:

Flin Flon 2 Nipawin 4

Waywayseecappo Wolverines Coaches Show - Jan 29th edition




In this weeks' edition of the Wayway Wolverines Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett recaps the teams two victories this past week and preview's Wednesday matchup against the visiting Winnipeg Blues

Baseball Saskatchewan announces new Division Names ahead of 2019 season




Baseball Saskatchewan announced on Tuesday that they'll use new division names for age categories starting in the 2019 season.

During their board meeting this month a motion was brought forward to remove the term "Midget" from their 18 & under division and replace it with 18U.

Baseball Sask. also said in a release that they've took it a step further by the changing the names of all divisions' except for Senior & Rally Cap.

That means that Mosquito will become 11U, Pee Wee becomes 13U, Bantam becomes 15U and the Junior category will now be known as 21U.

The organization said one of the main reasons for the change was that they want baseball to be inclusive and welcoming for all & while doing so they will align themselves with Baseball Canada plus other sports organizations.

Former Mils HC/GM Windle joins Nipawin Hawks as Asst. Coach




Former Melville Millionaires' Head Coach/GM Devin Windle has returned back to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

Windle, who was let go by the Mils last month after spending 2 and a half season as their bench boss, will join the SJHL's Nipawin Hawks for his 2nd stint with the club as Assistant Coach under Head Coach/GM Doug Johnson.

The Calgary, AB product will take over for Gavin Brandl who was relieved of his duties by the Hawks earlier in the day. (Mon)

Monday 28 January 2019

Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show - Jan 28th edition

                   

In this weeks edition of the "Minute Muffler & Brake" Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show on GX94, Terriers Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr stops by.

Hehr recaps the "Pink the Rink" Cancer Game & victory against the La Ronge Ice Wolves this past Friday and preview's this weeks games vs. Kindersley (x2) and Battlefords.

Sunday 27 January 2019

Mils; Stampeders earn victories in Jan. 26th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap



SJHL 

The Melville Millionaires snapped their 7 game losing streak on Saturday night after a 5-3 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

The line of Luke Spadafora (1G 2A), Damian Bentz [pictured above] (1G 2A), and Josh Borynec (1G 3A) combined for 10 points to lead the Mils offensively. Luke Nkwama and Jacob Bourchier also scored for Melville.

20 year old Colby Entz made 27 saves on 30 shots to earn the victory in goal.

The Mils who still remain in share of the final playoff spot in the MJHL standings with Weyburn, will return to action on Wednesday night when they host the Kindersley Klippers.

Elsewere in the SJHL,

Nipawin 1 Estevan 2 (SO)

Battlefords 5 Flin Flon 6 (OT)

Notre Dame 2 Humboldt 4

Melfort 4 Weyburn 5


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MJHL 

After a 2-1 loss to Winkler on Friday, the Swan Valley Stampeders rebounded on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers.

Josh Tripp (pictured above)  had 1G 2A to lead the Stamps while Landon Johnson (1st MJ goal), Campbell Balk and Brian Harris also scored for Swan.

The Stampeders return to the ice on Tuesday night when they host the OCN Blizzard with puck drop at 7:30 from the Centennial Arena in Swan River.

Other Saturday MJHL results:

OCN 3 Selkirk 2 (SO)

Portage 4 Dauphin 1

Winnipeg 3 Steinbach 6

Neepawa 5 Virden 6

Saturday 26 January 2019

January 25th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

In the Long Lake Hockey League (Game you heard on GX94)

The Drake Canucks scored two 3rd period goals including the GWG from veteran Brad Toews to come back to defeat the Foam Lake Flyers 4-3 at the Foam Lake Rec Center.

Matt Spafford, Steven Toporowski and Lee Gusikoski also scored for the Canucks while Chris Durand chipped in with 3 assists in the win.

Carson Kristjanson, Justin Boyer and Dalane Lamb replied for the Flyers.

The Flyers now just sit 1 point up on Drake for 2nd place in the standings heading into the final day of the regular season on Saturday. Foam Lake will visit Davidson tonight at 7PM while the Canucks travel to take on the Wynyard Monarchs at 8PM.


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In the SJHL,

Mason Mullaney (1G 2A) and Quin Hobbs (2G 1A) each had 3 points to lead the Yorkton Terriers to their 2nd straight win, a 5-2 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

Colby Brandt and Cody Bruchkowski also scored for the Terriers while both Ryan Ouellette (14 saves on 15 shots) and Andrew Henderson (12 saves on 13 shots) split goaltending duties for Yorkton.

The Terriers return back to the ice on Tuesday night when they entertain the Kindersley Klippers at 7:30.

Elsewhere,

Melfort 1 Estevan 6

Battleford 2 Flin Flon 5

Humboldt 4 Notre Dame 3 (OT)

Nipawin 2 Weyburn 1 (OT)


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In the MJHL,

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines won their 2nd straight game after defeating the Steinbach Pistons 4-2 on Friday night.

Anthony Bilka had a goal and an assist to lead the Wolverines while Preston Seymour, Jack Kennedy and Conrad Phillips chipped in with singles.

Isaac Labelle made 33 saves on 35 shots to earn his 15th win of the season.

The Wolverines' next action will be on Wednesday night when they host the Winnipeg Blues.


Quintin Sudom's 16th goal of the season was the only offence the Swan Valley Stampeders could muster up as they fell on the road, 2-1 to the Winkler Flyers.

Brody Moffat and Eric Fawkes scored for the Flyers while Riley Morgan made 33 saves in the win.

Merek Pipes turned aside 28 of 30 shots in the losing cause.

The two teams will go right back at it tonight (Sat) in Winkler at 7:30.

Other Friday MJHL results:

Virden 3 Neepawa 2 (OT)

OCN 2 Selkirk 5

Dauphin 4 Portage 3



Friday 25 January 2019

Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Jan 25th edition



In this weeks Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show on GX94, Head Coach/GM Barry Wolff talks about their last two wins over Portage & OCN & preview's the two games this weekend in Winkler.


Thursday 24 January 2019

Waywayseecappo inch closer to MJHL Playoff spot with home ice victory over Neepawa

MJHL
The Wayway Wolverines now are just 2 point away from the final MJHL playoff spot after a 3-2 victory over the Neepawa Natives on Wednesday night.

Greg Lee and Brandon Lawson led the way offensively for the Wolverines with a goal & an assist each while 20 year old Karstin McDonald scored the GWG with 5:20 left in regulation time.

Isaac Labelle made 18 saves in the Wayway goal to earn his 14th victory of the season.

The Wolverines will look for back to back victories on Friday night when they visit the Steinbach Pistons.


Other Wednesday results:

OCN Blizzard 0  Dauphin Kings 3
Portage Terriers 4  Selkirk Steelers 1
Virden Oil Capitals 3  Steinbach Pistons 0



Yorkton Midget AAA Maulers name Korczak as new General Manager/Director of Player Personnel

The Yorkton Midget AAA Maulers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League have named a new General Manager & Director of Player Personnel.

The club's board of directors officially announced on  Wednesday that Chad Korczak will take over both duties effective immediately.

"I'm happy & excited, it's nothing I thought about since the opportunity became available, my own son's went through the program and I've seen first-hand what it is all about, and I felt like now I might have the time to help the organization head back in the right direction", Korczak said in a phone interview on Thursday.

The Maulers said in a press release that with Korczak's experience coaching at the AA and AAA Spring level that he is a great evaluator of talent and has gained strong insight into how to assemble and run a hockey organization.

Dalane Lamb will also continue with his role as Interim Head Coach.

The Maulers return to action on Wednesday night when they host the Tisdale Trojans at the Farrell Agencies Arena.


Chat with new GM Chad Korczak below:




**Maulers Official Press Release below:













Wednesday 23 January 2019

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show - January 23rd edition






Terriers; Stampeders earn victories on Tuesday night

In the SJHL,



Branden Klatt (pictured above) scored once in regulation and then scored the OT winner with just 17.5 seconds left in the extra frame as the Yorkton Terriers completed the comeback from four goals down to beat the Melfort Mustangs 6-5.

Cole Keenleyside scored twice for the Terriers while Jared Legien and Cody Dubas also supplied the offence.

Ryan Ouellette came on in relief of Andrew Henderson who was pulled after allowing 3 goals on 6 shots, and made 18 saves to get the win.

Kenzie Arnold led the Mustangs with 2G 1A while Justin Ball, Boedy Donald and George King also scored for the visitors.

The Terriers return to action on Friday night when they host the La Ronge Ice Wolves for the "Pink the Rink" Cancer Night.


Other Tuesday SJHL results:

Weyburn 2 Notre Dame 6

Kindersley 6 Battlefords 0


















In the MJHL,

Tucker Scantlebury had 1G 1A while Michael Davis (pictured above) made 27 saves to earn his 13th win of the season as the Swan Valley Stampeders won their 3rd straight, 3-1 over the OCN Blizzard.

Brian Harris and Jaden Townsend also scored for the Stamps who with the 29th victory of the season pull within 7 points of the Portage Terriers for top spot in the MJHL standings.

The Stampeders' next action will be a couple road games this weekend on Friday and Saturday against the Winkler Flyers.

Elsewhere,

Winnipeg 8 Winkler 0

Neepawa 1 Selkirk 6





Tuesday 22 January 2019

Yorkton's Korczak; Kemp ranked in NHL Central Scouting's Mid-Term Rankings for 2019 NHL Draft


NHL Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings on Monday ahead of the 2019 NHL Draft this June and a couple Yorkton products made the list.

Kelowna Rockets defenceman Kaedan Korczak (pictured above left) was ranked #31 among North American skaters while F Brett Kemp (pictured above right) of the Medicine Hat Tigers was ranked #156.

Korczak who'll also suit up in Wednesday's CHL Top Prospects Game in Red Deer, has 19 points in 45 games this season with the Rockets.

Kemp, who was acquired by Medicine Hat on Jan. 10th, has 25 goals, 17 assists for 42 points in 45 games this season split between the Tigers and Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL).

There were also two MJHL ranked, Portage's Reilly Funk (208) and Steinbach's Kyle Bettens (204) and one SJHLer Chase Felgueiras of the Humboldt Broncos at number 176.

For full look at North American rankings Click Here



Waywayseecappo Wolverines Coaches Show - Jan 22nd edition


On this weeks Wayway Wolverines Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett recaps this past weekends home losses to Steinbach and preview's Wednesday match-up with Neepawa

Monday 21 January 2019

Field now set for 2019 Sasktel Men's Tankard in Whitewood


The 16-team field is now closer to be determined for the 2019 Sasktel Men's Tankard Curling Championships set for February 6th-10th, 2019 at the Whitewood Community Center.

Langenburg's Jeff Hartung, Regina's Steven Howard and Kronau's Brady Kendel captured spots from this past weekend's Southern Qualifying spiel in Weyburn while Brock Virtue (Kerrobert), Jason Jacobson (Saskatoon), Lloyd Fell (Battlefords) earned the berths out of the Northern spiel in Saskatoon.

Fell defeated Yorkton's Aron Hershmiller in the final qualifier on Sunday.

16-man field includes (in no particular order):


Team Brady Kendel (Kronau)

Team Jason Jacobson (Saskatoon)

Team Lloyd Fell (Battlefords)

Team Brock Virture (Kerrobert)

Team Jeff Hartung (Langenburg)

Team Steven Howard (Regina)

Team Mike Armstrong

Team Rylan Kleiter (Saskatoon)

Team Ryan Deis (Fox Valley)

Team Kirk Muyres (Saskatoon)

Team Matt Dunstone (Regina)

Team Scott Comfort (Wadena)

Team Dustin Kalthoff (Saskatoon)

Team Kody Hartung (Saskatoon)

Team Josh Heidt (Unity)

Team Brent Gedak (Estevan)

How did each team qualify? Find out Here

For more information and to get your tickets for the 2019 Tankard Click Here


Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show - Jan 21st edition

                   

In this weeks edition of the "Minute Muffler & Brake" Yorkton Terriers Coaches Show on GX94, Terriers Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr and Director of Marketing & Public Relations Ryan Kormos stop by.

Hehr recaps their weekend games against Notre Dame & Flin Flon & previews Tuesday's matchup vs. the visiting Melfort Mustangs.

Kormos talks details of Friday's "Pink the Rink" Night against the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

Local Figure Skaters compete at Nationals in New Brunswick

It was pretty successful event for a couple local skaters at the 2019 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Shallen Bear of Skate Whitewood and Marty Haubrich of Skate Esterhazy had two personal best scores in the Novice Pairs taking fourth place overall.

Coaches Patty Hole of Skate Virden and Bev Pangracs of Skate Esterhazy put the team together in June of 2018 and the two skaters who have never skated Pairs before have been rising up the standings ever since.

Wolverines; Mils both drop home decisions on Sunday

In the MJHL,

Matt Radomsky made just 16 saves to earn his league-leading 5th shutout of the season to lead the Steinbach Pistons to a 2-0 victory on Sunday over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

Couple of former Wolverines' in Brendan Martin and Riley Vautour provided the offense for the Pistons.

Isaac Labelle turned aside 25 shots for Wayway in the loss.

The Wolverines return to action on Wednesday night when they host the Neepawa Natives at 7:30 from the Wayway Arena Complex.


In the SJHL,

The Melville Millionaires dropped their 7th straight game in a Sunday matinee to the Flin Flon Bombers, 5-1 at the Horizon Credit Union Center.

The Mils jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a first period goal from Damian Bentz, but then the Bombers replied with 5 unanswered goals to lead them to the two points.

Brandson Hein and Cade Kowalski each had 2 goals to lead the way offensively while Jacob Delorme turned aside 21 of 22 shots to earn the victory.

Colby Entz made 33 saves in the Mils net in the loss.

The Mils' who still sit one point ahead of Weyburn for the SJHL's final playoff spot will return to action on Saturday night when they host the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

Sunday 20 January 2019

Pipes' shutout leads Swan Valley to road victory over 1st place Terriers in Jan. 19th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap




MJHL

Merek Pipes (Pictured above) was sensational in between the pipes for Swan Valley as the Stampeders blanked the 1st place Portage Terriers 2-0 on Saturday night at Stride Place.

The Cobble Hill, BC product made 42 saves to earn his 3rd shutout of the season while Campbell Balk & Josh Tripp scored for Swan who earned their 28th victory of the season.

The Stamps are now 9 points back of Portage for top spot in the MJHL standings, and they'll return to the ice on Tuesday night when they visit the OCN Blizzard.

Meanwhile in Waywayseecappo,

Nico Labossiere scored twice while Matt Lenz made 30 saves to lead the Steinbach Pistons to a 4-1 win over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4-1.

Troy Beauchemin and Tanner Mole also scored for the Pistons while Bryce Krauter had the only marker for the Wolverines.

The Wolverines/Pistons will meet once again on Sunday at the Wayway Arena Complex. Game time is at 6PM.


Other MJHL results:

Winkler 1 Neepawa 2 (OT)

Selkirk 1 Virden 4


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SJHL

The Flin Flon Bombers used a 3 goal first period to lead them to a 5-3 victory over the Yorkton Terriers on Saturday night.

Calvon Boots, Vincent Nardone, Daylan Marchi, Brandson Hein, and Chrystopher Collin scored for the Bombers while Brendan Mark, Jared Legien and Colby Brandt replied for the Terriers.

Gabriel Waked turned aside 28 shots in the win while Terriers net minder Ryan Ouellette made 33 saves in the loss.

The Bombers will wrap up their weekend road trip this afternoon (Sun) in Melville against the Millionaires at 4PM. The Terriers' next game will be on Tuesday night when they entertain the Melfort Mustangs at 7:30.


Other Saturday SJHL results:

Battlefords 3 Notre Dame 2 (OT)

La Ronge 1 Nipawin 5

Melfort 4 Humboldt 5 (OT)

Weyburn 3 Estevan 6

Friday 18 January 2019

Terriers; Mils both drop Friday night SJHL matchups

The Yorkton Terriers fell on the road in Wilcox, 4-2 to the Notre Dame Hounds.

Jarett Penner, Curtis Wiebe, Cole Stevenson and Jared Hamm all scored for the Hounds while Riley Kohonick made 22 saves in the win.

Quin Hobbs and Kishaun Gervais replied for the Terriers.

Former Hound Andrew Henderson turned aside 34 shots in his first game against his former team.

The Terriers return to action on Saturday when they host the Flin Flon Bombers at Farrell Agencies Arena. Puck drop will be at 7:30.

Speaking the Bombers, they got two goals from veteran Nate Hooper as they defeated the Melville Millionaires 5-2 on Friday night.

Billy Klymchuk, Daylan Marchi, and Calvon Boots also scored for the Bombers while Aidan Steinke and Jacob Bourchier replied for the Moneymen.

Gabriel Waked turned aside 32 of 34 shots to earn the victory for the Bombers while Colby Entz made 28 saves in the loss .

The Mils' next matchup will be another meeting against the Bombers at 4PM on Sunday from the Horizon Credit Union Center.


Other Friday SJHL scores:

Humboldt 2 Melfort 5

Nipawin 3 La Ronge 2 (SO)

Estevan 5 Weyburn 2

Battlefords 3 Kindersley 1

Local products competing in 2019 Canadian Junior Curling Championships that begin in Prince Albert this weekend!




There will be a few local products competing in the 2019 Canadian Junior Curling Championships that kick off this weekend in Prince Albert.

On the Women's side, Churchbridge's Jade Goebel plays Lead & Maryfield's Rachel Erickson for Team Saskatchewan who kick off their championship tomorrow afternoon (Sat) at 2PM vs. Team Newfoundland & Labrador.

Meanwhile in the Men's event, Team Alberta will feature Wadena product Dustin Mikush and they'll also play their opening game against Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday morning at 9AM.

Results and Schedule at https://www.curling.ca/scoreboard/#!/

Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Jan 18th edition




Wednesday 16 January 2019

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show - January 16th edition







In this week's "Future Ford" Melville Millionaires Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Kyle Adams talks about the SJHL/MJHL Showcase, recaps their weekend losses to WEY  & BFD, preview's their games this weekend vs. FF and also chats about the Mils in Kelliher on Saturday (more information below)




        


SJHL/MJHL Showcase wrapped up on Tuesday in Regina

(Team Garbutt (MJHL) 2  Team Schwartz (SJHL) 4)


Yorkton Terrier defenceman Tyson Janzen (1G 1A) and Jarrett Penner (2A) had two points each to lead Team Schwartz to a 4-2 victoy over Team Garbutt.

Jaxsen Wiebe (Nipawin), Parker Fofonoff (Melfort) and Chase Felgueiras (Humboldt) also scored for the SJHL squad while Riley Kohonick (Notre Dame) made 37 saves in the win.

Owen Murray (Portage) and Grady Hobbs (Dauphin) chipped in the with markers for Team Garbutt.

**Wayway forward Jaymes Knee and Swan Valley Coach Barry Wolff are a part of Team Garbutt

**Melville forwards Tristan Shewchuk & Luke Spadafora, Yorkton Terrier's Aidan Bulych, Moosomin's
Jevon Schwean and Rhein's Zach McIntyre were also a part of Team Schwartz


**Post Game with Terrier defenceman Tyson Janzen



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( Team Belfour (MJHL)  4  Team Mitchell (SJHL) 0 )


Wayway Wolverines' netminder Isaac Labelle made 30 saves for the shutout to lead MJHL's Team Belfour to a 4-0 victory over Team Mitchell in the 2nd game of the day.

Griffin Leonard (Winkler) and Kolten Kanaski (Virden) had goal and an assist each to lead the way while Ocean Wiesblatt (Portage) & Brett Namaka (Selkirk) chipped in with singles.

Swan Valley Stampeder dman Dane Hirst also had an assist in the game
Swan Valley's Quintin Sudom and Troy Quinn were also members of Team Belfour

Meanwhile, Yorkton Terriers' Brendan Mark & Cody Bruchkowski and Melville's Daniel Liberty were with Team Mitchell

**Post Game with Stamps' defenceman Dane Hirst


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( Team Zajac (MJHL) 1 Team Kunitz (SJHL) 8 )


Team Kunitz wrapped up the two day event with the 4th victory for the SJHL.

They scored six 3rd period goals including 2 each from McGregor Sinclair (Battlefords) and Nate Hooper (Flin Flon) to lead them to a 8-1 victory over Team Zajac.

Chrystopher Collin (Flin Flon) also had 1G 3A while Jordan Simoneau (Nipawin), Caleb Moretz (Nipawin), and Daylan Marchi (Flin Flon) had singles.

Former Wayway Wolverine Brendan Martin had the only goal short-handed for Team Zajac.


Swan Valley's Merek Pipes, Josh Tripp, Brad Goethals, Kasyn Kruse, Josh Maucieri and Alex Uryga were also members of Team Zajac.

Monday 14 January 2019

Waywayseecappo Wolverines Coaches Show - Jan. 15th edition






SJHL takes 2 out of 3 on Day 1 of SJHL/MJHL Showcase in Regina

Team Garbutt (MJHL) 4 Team Schwartz (SJHL) 3  in Shootout

Reilly Funk scored the shootout winner to lead the MJHL's Team Garbutt to a 4-3 shootout victory over Team Schwartz (SJHL) to open up the SJHL/MJHL Showcase in Regina.

Drake Burgin scored twice to lead Team Garbutt while Portage's Peyton Gorski had the other marker.

Melville Millionaire forward Luke Spadafora led Team Schwartz with a 1G 1A while Jack Lenchyshyn and Jake Tremblay also scored.

The two teams will have a rematch on Tuesday morning at 10AM.


Post Game with Mils' forward Luke Spadafora of Team Schwartz





Team Mitchell (SJHL) 8  Team Zajac (MJHL) 5 

Melfort Mustang duo of Justin Ball and Carson Albrecht each had 2G 2A each to lead Team Mitchell to a 8-5 victory over Team Zajac in Game 2 of the Showcase.

Blake Kleiner, Antonio DiPaolo, Charles Martin and Ben Hiltz also scored while Shawn Parkinson made 36 saves to get the win.

Yorkton Terriers' Captain Brendan Mark had 2 assists while teammate Cody Bruchkowski netted one assist in the win.

Tristan Culleton, Boedy Vaeth, Brendan Arnold and Kasyn Kruse & Josh Tripp of the Swan Valley Stampeders scored for the MJHL squad.

Stamps' G Merek Pipes turned aside 30 of 38 shots to get the loss.

Team Mitchell will be back on the ice at 1PM on Tuesday vs. Team Belfour while Team Zajac will face Team Kunitz at 4PM

Post Game Chat with Terrier forward Cody Bruchkowski of Team Mitchell




Team Kunitz (SJHL) 3  Team Belfour (SJHL) 1

In the final game of Day 1, the SJHL made it a 2-1 record on Day number 1 after Team Kunitz edged Team Belfour 3-1.

Michael Clarke had the GWG on the PP late in the 2nd to pace the SJHL team to victory while Calvon Boots and Caleb Moretz chipped in with singles.

Virden Oil Capital F Ben Dalke had the lone goal for the MJHLers.




Day 1 of 2019 SJHL/MJHL Showcase goes today in Regina!


(All games taking place at the Cooperators Center in Regina)


11AM-
Team Garbutt (MJHL) vs. Team Schwartz (SJHL)

(**Wayway forward Jaymes Knee and Swan Valley Coach Barry Wolff are a part of Team Garbutt

**Melville F's Tristan Shewchuk & Luke Spadafora & Yorkton Terrier's Aidan Bulych & Tyson Janzen, Moosomin's Jevon Schwean and Rhein's Zach McIntyre are a part of Team Schwartz



2PM- Team Zajac (MJHL) vs. Team Mitchell (SJHL)

**(Swan Valley's Merek Pipes, Josh Tripp, Brad Goethals, Kasyn Kruse, Josh Maucieri and Alex Uryga are members of Team Zajac)

**(Yorkton Terriers' BrendanMark & Cody Bruchkowski and Melville's Daniel Liberty are with Team Mitchell


5PM- Team Belfour (MJHL) vs. Team Kunitz (SJHL)

**(Swan Valley's Quintin Sudom, Dane Hirst and Troy Quinn & Wayway's Isaac Labelle are with Team Belfour


Results /Sked at https://sjhl.hockeytech.com/stats/daily-schedule

Sunday 13 January 2019

Stampeders; Terriers win big in Jan. 12th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

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After a Friday night loss to the Battlefords, the Yorkton Terriers rebounded in a big way on Saturday night by defeating the Weyburn Red Wings on the road, 11-2.

Jared Legien had 3G 2A while Quin Hobbs (pictured above) chipped in with his 1st SJHL Hat-Trick to lead the way offensively.

Colby Brandt, Chantz Petruic, Mason Mullaney, Kishaun Gervais and Brendan Mark also chipped in with goals. Branden Klatt had 4 assists in the victory.

20 year old Andrew Henderson turned aside 17 saves on 19 shots to earn his 1st victory in a Terriers' uniform.

Dawson McKenzie and Justin Plett replied for the Red Wings.

The Terriers' next action will be on Friday night when they visit the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox.

Elsewhere in the SJHL,

The Melville Millionaires dropped their 5th straight game on Saturday, losing 5-2 to the Battlefords North Stars.

McGregor Sinclair led the way for the North Stars with 3G 1A while Joel Gryzbowsk made 25 saves in the win.

Tristan Shewchuk and Sam De Melo scored for the Moneymen in the loss.

The Mils' return to action on Friday night when they host the Flin Flon Bombers at the Horizon Credit Union Center.


Other SJHL Results: 

Flin Flon 4 Melfort 5

Nipawin 3 Humboldt 5

Kindersley 5 La Ronge 2

Notre Dame 3 Estevan 4 (OT)

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MJHL


(Alex Uryga)


The Swan Valley Stampeders earned their 27th victory of the season on Saturday, hammering the Winkler Flyers 6-1 at the Centennial Arena.

Brad Goethals (2G 1A), Alex Uryga (1G 2A), Josh Tripp (1G 2A), and Jaden Townsend were catalysts offensively for the Stamps with 3 points each while Tucker Scantlebury and Campbell Balk also chipped in with 1 goal & 1 assist each.

Stamps' netminder Merek Pipes turned aside 37 shots to earn the victory.

Swan Valley will return to action next Saturday night when they visit the Portage Terriers at Stride Place.

Meanwhile in Portage,

The Portage Terriers doubled up the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 6-3

Reilly Funk, Orca Wiesblatt and Ocean Wiesblatt led the Terriers with a goal and 2 assists each.

Jake Bestul, Greg Lee and Kylar Fenton replied with the goals for the Wolverines.

The next game for the Wolverines will be on Saturday night when they host the Steinbach Pistons.

Other Saturday MJHL results: 

Selkirk 4 Dauphin 5

OCN 4 Neepawa 0

Winnipeg 3 Steinbach 1



Saturday 12 January 2019

Terriers; Mils & Stamps all fall in Jan. 11th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

The Melville Millionaires dropped their 4th straight on Friday night, 2-1 to the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place.

After a scoreless 1st period, the Mils struck first just 2:08 into the 2nd on the power play as Tristan Shewchuk's snap shot beat Ben Laidlaw over the right pad for his 8th of the year to make 1-0 Melville. The Red Wings would respond just over 7 minutes later with a PP goal of their own as former Millionaire Eric Soar would one-time home through the five-hole of Colby Entz to make it a 1-1 game after 40 minutes.

In the 3rd, Weyburn would get the game winner just 1:26 into the 3rd period when Moosomin's Jevon Schwean would walk out to the high-slot and beat Entz over the right pad to give the Red Wings their 4th straight victory.

Ben Laidlaw made 27 saves in the Red Wings goal to earn his 3rd straight victory while Colby Entz turned aside 27 stops in the losing cause.

With the win, the Red Wings now just sit 1 point back of Melville for the final playoff spot with 2 games in hand.

The Mils return to action tonight (Sat) when they welcome former Melville Millionaire Dayton Heino and the Battlefords North Stars to the Horizon Credit Union Center at 7:30.

Elsewhere in the SJHL,

Brett Gammer had 2 goals, while McGregor Sinclar & Cody Spagrud had 1G 2A to the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-2 win over the Yorkton Terriers at the FAA.

Quintin Loon-Stewardson had the other marker for Battlefords while Chad Duran turned aside 31 shots for the win.

Jared Legien and Cole Keenleyside replied for the Terriers. Ryan Ouellette got the start for the Terriers and allowed 4 goals on 32 shots while Andrew Henderson made 8 saves on 9 shots in his Terrier debut.

The Terriers will head on the road to Weyburn on Saturday for the Viterra division showdown with the Red Wings at Crescent Point Place.


Other SJHL Results: 

Notre Dame 2 Estevan 0

Nipawin 3 Humboldt 1

Flin Flon 5 Melfort 3

Kindersley 2 La Ronge 3

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In the MJHL,

Drake Burgin and Jay McCarthy had 1 goal 1 assist each while Britt League made 49 saves to lead the Winkler Flyers to a 3-1 victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders in Swan River.

Marcel Berube also scored for the Flyers while F Campbell Balk replied for the Stamps.

The two teams will have a  rematch on Saturday night at 7:30 from the Centennial Arena.

Other Friday results:

Steinbach 2 Neepawa 1

Portage 4 Dauphin 0

OCN 4 Virden 8




Friday 11 January 2019

Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show - Jan 11th edition

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In this weeks edition of the Swan Valley Stampeders Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Barry Wolff talks about the Trade Deadline, this weekend's games vs. Winkler and touches on next week's MJHL/SJHL Showcase in Regina


Terriers; Mils named SJHL rosters for 2019 SJHL/MJHL Showcase in Regina next week!




TEAM SCHWARTZ
F Aiden Bulych (Yorkton Terriers)

D Tyson Janzen (Yorkton Terriers)

F Tristan Shewchuk (Melville Millionaires)

F Luke Spadafora (Melville Millionaires)

F Zack McIntyre (Rhein SK/Humboldt Broncos)


TEAM MITCHELL
D Brendan Mark (Yorkton Terriers)

F Cody Bruchkowski (Yorkton Terriers)

D Daniel Liberty (Melville Millionaires)


Full look at the SJHL rosters  Click Here

Full Event Schedule  Click Here
 

Thursday 10 January 2019

Yorkton's Kemp dealt to Medicine Hat (WHL) in Deadline Deal

The Western Hockey League trade deadline is also taking place today and one local product was moved.

The Edmonton Oil Kings announced they traded 18 year old F and Yorkton product Brett Kemp to the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for 17 year old F Josh Williams.

Kemp has 22 goals, 17 assists for 39 points in 40 games this season with the Oil Kings, his 3rd WHL season.

What did Waywayseecappo, Yorkton, Melville and Swan Valley do at the CJHL Trade Deadline?















YORKTON TERRIERS



The Yorkton Terriers acquired 20 year old G Andrew Henderson from the Notre Dame Hounds in exchange for a player development fee.

The Maple Ridge, BC product is currently in his 3rd year of Junior hockey and first with the Hounds.

So far this season in 23 games he has a 8-11-3 record with a 3.16GAA and 0.908 SV%. He has also earned one shutout.

The Terriers were in search of a goaltender after 20 year old net minder was picked up by the WHL’s Swift Current Broncos on Wednesday. 


-Yorkton also traded 20 year old D Karstin McDonald to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines for future considerations 

McDonald, a Turtleford SK product had 17 points in 92 career game with the Terriers. Currently this season he had 1G 7A for 8 points in 33 games


Trade Deadline Recap with Head Coach/GM Mat Hehr


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MELVILLE MILLIONAIRES 


The Melville Millionaires picked up 19 year old F Michaell Boutoussov from the Winkler Flyers (MJHL) in exchange for future considerations. 

In 34 games split between the Flyers and Neepawa Natives this season, the Anaheim product compiled 5 goals, 10 assists for 15 points.


Trade Deadline Recap with Mils Head Coach/GM



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SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS


The Swan Valley Stampeders have traded 20 year old forward Tanner McKechnie to the Virden Oil Capitals for future considerations.

The Regina product had 7 goals, 20 points in 35 games with the Stamps so far this season

-The Stampeders made a 2nd trade of the day with Virden trading the rights of 17 year old F Jesse Mistelbacher to the Oil Capitals in exchange for future considerations.

The Ile Des Chenes, MB product had 1 assist this season in 15 games with WHL's Moose
Jaw Warriors.


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WAYWAYSEECAPPO WOLVERINES


The Wayway Wolverines have swapped defenceman with the Portage Terriers.

The Wolverines dealt 20 year old Morgan Poirier to the Terriers in exchange for 18 year old D Jackson Tonnies.

Tonnies, a Swift Current product had 4 assists in 25 games with the Terriers this season while Poirier (Jasper, AB) had 11 goals and 20 points in 36 games this season with Wayway.



The Wolverines have acquired 17-year-old Forward Kieran Thiessen from the Steinbach Pistons in exchange for the CJHL Playing rights of Nico Labossiere.

The Landmark, MB native has scored 21 goals and 24 assists with the Eastman Selects (MB Midget AAA) this season.


The Wolverines' last trade of the day seen them deal 20 year old F Riley Vautour to the Steinbach Pistons in exchange for F Trent Halfdanson (00) and futures.

Halfdanson (Winnipeg) had 2 goals, 4 assists for 6 points in 30 games split between Steinbach and Winkler this season.

Vautour was in his 2nd season with the Wolverines and had 23 points in 35 games so far in 2018/19.


Trade Deadline Recap with Wolverines Head Coach/GM Taylor Harnett


Wednesday 9 January 2019

Mils fall on the road; Wolverines get first W of 2019 in Jan. 9th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

The Melville Millionaires had their five game point streak come to an end on Wednesday night after they fell 2-1 on the road to the Melfort Mustangs.

The Mustangs would get on the board first just 4:43 into the 1st as Jake Hobson would walk in from the high-slot and his big slapshot would beat Colby Entz over the right pad for his 8th of the year to make it 1-0. Melfort would add to their lead just under 4 minutes later as Justin Ball would finish a nice individual rush going fore-hand, back-end past Entz for his league leading 41st of the season that gave his team 2-0 lead on the Millionaires after 20 minutes. Shots were 16-9 Mustangs after 1.

Luke Spadafora would get the only goal of the 2nd period to pull the Mils within one as he would finish off a nice passing for his 11th goal of the season that made it a 2-1 lead for Melfort after 40 minutes. Mustangs still were in front on the shot clock by 30-18 margin.

The Mils had some quality chances in the third period but in the end the period would be a scoreless one as the Mustangs held on for the one goal victory.

Shawn Parkinson turned aside 28 of 29 shots for the Mustangs to earn his 12th victory of the season while Mils goalie Colby Entz made 36 saves in the loss.

The Mils still lead the Red Wings by 3 points for the final playoff spot in the MJHL standings and they visit Weyburn for their next game on Friday night. GX94 will broadcast the game with Yorkton Dodge Junior Hockey, "Sask Milk" pregame show starts at 7:20, PXP begins at 7:30 from the Crescent Point Place.

Post Game with Mils HC/GM Kyle Adams


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In the MJHL,

Anthony Bilka scored twice, and Issac Labelle made 31 saves to lead the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to their first win of 2019 as they beat the Winnipeg Blues 3-2 at the Wayway Arena Complex.

Greg Lee also scored for the Wolverines while Ty Naaykens had both markers for the Blues.

The Wolverines will be back in action on Saturday night for their 3rd meeting in less than a week against the Portage Terriers at Stride Place

Terriers lose G Lamb to the Swift Current Broncos (WHL)

YORKTON TERRIERS

Ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, the Yorkton Terriers have lost one of their netminders.

The WHL's Swift Current Broncos have announced they've added Terriers' goalie and 20 year old Riley Lamb to their roster.

Lamb, a Rivers MB product in 3 games with the Terriers since being acquired in a trade last week, compiled a record of 1-2 with a 3.38GAA & a 0.889 SV%.

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show - Jan. 9th edition






In this week's "Future Ford" Melville Millionaires Coaches Show, Head Coach/GM Kyle Adams recaps the extra-time losses to Weyburn and Flin Flon, preview's Wednesday's game in Melfort and talks about Thursdays Trade Deadline


Tuesday 8 January 2019

Sudom's OT winner leads Swan Valley to road victory in Virden; Terriers drop decision in Estevan



The Swan Valley Stampeders captured their 26th victory of the season on Tuesday night as they defeated the Virden Oil Capitals 4-3 in overtime from Tundra Oil and Gas Place.

The Stamps would strike first on the road, 9:31 into the 1st period as Leyson Coleman would sneak one in short-side on Dalton Dosch for his 1st as a Stampeder to make it an early 1-0 lead. But the Oil Caps would even it up late in the 1st when Brock Shwaluk would take a nice pass in the slot from Ben Dalke and make no mistake beating Merek Pipes over the left for his 1st of the season to make it 1-1 after 20 minutes. Shot were 16-8 in favour of the Oil Capitals.

In the 2nd, Swan regain their lead with a power play goal just over half-way through the period from Brad Goethals, as his initial shot would ring off the cross-bar then go off the back of the Oil Caps net minder and into the back of the net for his 24th of the year to make it 2-1. They wouldn't take long to grab their first two goal lead of the night as just 22 seconds later, Matt Osadick walked across the Virden blue-line and rifle home his 19th of the season over the left shoulder of Dalton Dosch to put Swan in front by a 3-1 score. But Brayden Pawluk would cut Virden within on just 9 seconds later as would finish a nice passing from Tristan Thompson. Virden would complete the comeback in the 2nd with 3:10 left as Kolten Kanaski would smash in his team-leading 22nd to put the Stamps and Oil Caps deadlock at 3-3 after 40 minutes. Virden still led the shot column after 2 periods, 29-24.

After a scoreless 3rd period, the Stamps would strike in overtime with just 68 seconds remaining as Quintin Sudom split the Oil Caps defence and was able to slip it with Dalton Dosch for his 15th of the season to earn the extra point.

20 year old Merek Pipes (pictured above) turned aside 43 of 46 shots to earn his 10th victory on the year while Dalton Dosch turned aside 28 shots and took the shootout loss.

The Stamps with the win remain 7 points back of Portage for top spot in the MJHL standings and they will return to the ice on Friday night when they host the Winkler Flyers.

Stamps Post Game Audio with Associate Coach/Director of Player Personnel Darren Webster



Other Tuesday MJHL action:

Winnipeg 1 Portage 2

Selkirk 2 Winkler 0

Dauphin 5 OCN 3

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In the SJHL,

The Yorkton Terriers dropped their 2nd straight on Tuesday, falling 4-2 to the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place.

Turned Ripplinger scored twice including the game winner, 5:46 into the 3rd period. Jayden Davis and Jack Michell also replied for the Bruins.

Branden Klatt and Chantz Petruic scored for the Terriers while veteran Riley Lamb suffered loss in goal after 27 saves on 30 shots.

The Terriers still have two games in hand on the Bruins but now just sit 4 points ahead of Estevan for top spot in the Viterra division.

Yorkton will be back in action on Friday night when they entertain the Battlefords North Stars. Puck drop will be a 7:30 from the Farrell Agencies Arena.

In Tuesday's other SJHL matchup, the Flin Flon Bombers defeated the Nipawin Hawks 4-1.