Friday 23 December 2022

Local products among those named to Team Canada for Spengler Cup

                                               


Hockey Canada is unveiling its roster for next week's Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland.


The 25-player list is headlined by David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik, who represented Canada at the Beijing Olympics.


Virden's Wyatt Kalynuk and Josh Brook of Roblin, Manitoba are also included on the Canadian team, who open up on Boxing Day against HC Sparta Prague.


Canada won the Spengler Cup in 2019 when the tournament was last played.

Friday 16 December 2022

Friday Night MJHL/SJHL Recap

 MJHL

For the third time this season the Swan Valley Stampeders dropped an overtime decision to the Dauphin Kings. 

Jakob Brook tied the game for the Kings with 3.7 seconds left then Mason Smith sniped home the OT winner on the powerplay to lead the home-side to a 4-3 victory over the Stampeders.

J. Brook also opened the scoring the for the Kings early in the 2nd, while Myles Yearwood also scored.

Noah Wilson, Collin Jennings and Owen Harris (1st MJHL goal) replied for the Stampeders' who got 58 saves from Kobe Grant in the OT loss.

Kings G Cole Sheffield made 38 stops to get the win

The Stamps wrap up the 2022 portion of the regular season on Saturday night hosting the OCN Blizzard while the Kings are also in action on Saturday hosting the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

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SJHL

The Melville Millionaires had a 2-0 lead on goals by Issac Supping and Sam Schofield after 40 minutes of play but the top-ranked Battlefords North Stars stormed back for a 3-2 overtime win.

Holden Doell and Jake Southgate scored third period goals to tie things up before Zane Florence netted the OT winner.

Josh Kotai made 38 saves for his league-leading 19th win of the season while Clement Labillois made 19 saves on 20 shots in the Mils net before he had to leave the game early in the 3rd. 

AP Luke Brunen allowed 2 goals on 13 shots in relief and took the loss.

The Millionaires are on their Christmas break and will return to action on Jan. 6th visiting the Yorkton Terriers while the North Stars wrap up their roadie in Yorkton on Saturday night. 


Other SJHL results:

La Ronge 1, Flin Flon 5

Weyburn 6, Notre Dame 3

Humboldt 5, Kindersley 2

Nipawin 6, Melfort 3

 

Terriers drop wild affair on home ice to league-leading North Stars

The Yorkton Terriers surrendered six third period goals as they fell 9-6 on home ice on Thursday night to the league-leading Battlefords North Stars. 

Kian Bell led the way for Battlefords scoring a hat-trick while Colby Bear, Jackson Allan, Holden Doell, Tanner Gold, Riley Girod, and Steven Kesslering also scored. 

Greg Nelson replied with a couple goals for the Terriers who got singles from Tyson Perkins, Clay Sleeva, Pavel McKenzie, and Logan Cyca had singles. 

Justin Maric made 36 saves on 42 shots to earn the win for Battlefords, while Caleb Allen allowed 9 goals on 44 North Stars shots. 

The two teams will meet once again on Saturday, but before that the North Stars take on the Melville Millionaires on Friday night at 7:00PM from the HCUC. 

Wednesday 14 December 2022

Millionaires drop their final road game of 2022 in Melfort on Wednesday

 The Melville Millionaires dropped their final regular season road game of 2022 on Wednesday night, 9-1 to the Melfort Mustangs.

The Mustangs got off to a quick start with three power play goals off the sticks of Dawson Leroux (2) and Kevin Minnoch to give them a 3-0 lead.

Yorkton Mauler AP Luc Fortier added another for the Mustangs late in the period to make it a 4-0 lead after 20 minutes.

The Millionaires got on the board just over 2 minutes into the 2nd period as Zach Cain on the PP, tapped in a rebound for his team-leading 14th of the season to cut their deficit within three. 

But before the 2nd period buzzer went off, the Mustangs responded with a couple more from David Rioux & a short-handed from Tye Evans to make it 6-1 through 2 periods.

The Mustangs added three more in 3rd from Wyatt Day, Clarke Huxley and Hayden Tuba to wrap up the scoring.

James Venne made 34 saves on 35 shots to earn the victory in the Melfort goal, while Clement Labillois got the start for the Mils and allowed 4 goals on 14 shots before being relieved by AP Luke Brunen who made 18 saves on 23 shots.

The Millionaires wrap up their pre-holiday break schedule on Friday night on home ice against the league-leading Battlefords North Stars. 

Cyca helps lead Terriers to home ice win over division-leading Bruins on Tuesday

 




The Yorkton Terriers are now winners of 4 straight on home ice after a 4-3 victory over the Estevan Bruins on Tuesday night. 

Owen Barrow opened the scoring early just over 2 minutes into the first to help the Bruins lead by one after 1 period. 

In the 2nd, the Terriers' were able to finally break-through offensively as Clay Sleeva and Brett Butz were able to score just 2:08 apart to give Yorkton the 2-1 lead. 

But the Bruins would respond just 73 seconds later as Gabriel Filion's shot squeaked by Caleb Allen for his 2nd of the season to pull the visitors back even 2-2. 

The Terriers' regained the lead though with 5:19 left in the 2nd period as Terrier captain Logan Cyca (pictured above) forced himself on a breakaway after causing a turnover at his blue-line before going high glove on Cam Hrdlicka making 3-2 Yorkton through 40 minutes. 

JD Hall added to the Terrier lead exactly 5 minutes into the 3rd, but once again the Bruins came back as Barrow added his 2nd of the game to pull them within one but that's as close as they would get. 

Caleb Allen made 22 saves on 25 shots in the Yorkton net to earn his 12th win of the season, while Bruin G Cam Hrdlicka turned aside 41 shots in the loss. 

The Terriers' return to action on Thursday night hosting the league-leading Battlefords North Stars from the Westland Arena. 


Post Game with Terrier Head Coach and GM Mat Hehr 


Elsewhere, 

La Ronge Ice Wolves 4  Nipawin Hawks 1


Monday 12 December 2022

Stampeders; Millionaires both drop overtime decisions on Sunday Night

 STAMPEDERS 4, KINGS 5 (OT) 

The Swan Valley Stampeders had their 6 game win streak snapped on Sunday night after a 5-4 overtime loss on the road to the Dauphin Kings. 

Roblin's Jakob Brook had 2 goals and 1 assist for Kings, including scoring the game winner in the extra period. 

Aidan Brook, Carter Zalischuk and former Stampeder Jamie Valentino also scored for the Kings, who got a 21 save performance from Marko Belak in the win. 

Trey Sauder, Justin Keck, Steven Arp and Darius Makse replied for the Stampeders, who now have points in 7 straight games. 

Loic Mainguy-Crepault made his first start for the Stamps in over a month and turned aside 31 of 35 shots. 

The Stampeders and Kings will once again meet on Friday night in Dauphin at Credit Union Place. 


Hear from Swan Valley Asst. Coach Dakota Mason for Post Game comments below: 

Virden 4, Winnipeg Freeze 3

Neepawa 4, OCN 3 (OT) 


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SJHL 

The Melville Millionaires let a 3-0 first period lead evaporate after a falling 5-4 in overtime to the Estevan Bruins. 

Mitch Kohner scored with the 18 seconds left in OT to give the Viterra division leaders the extra point. 

Owen Barrow, Kade Runke, Evan Forrest and Ilya Chmelevski also scored for the Bruins, while Louis-Frederic Theberge. Issac Suppin, Cooper Chisholm and Carter McKay replied for the Moneymen. 

The Millionaires' return to action on the road on Wednesday in Melfort against the Mustangs, in a game you can hear on GX94.  

Friday 9 December 2022

Jones' is OT hero again as Stampeders win 6th straight, 2-1 over visiting Virden


The Swan Valley Stampeders captured their 6th straight win on Friday night, a 2-1 overtime decision over the Virden Oil Capitals. 

The Oil Caps got the only goal of the opening frame as Layton Veitch finished off a tic-tac-toe play in front and snapped in his 1st of the season at the 15:54 mark of the first to make it 1-0 for the visitors after 20 minutes.

Warren Marcotte tied it up for the Stampeders just 58 seconds into the 2nd period short-handed as off a good fore-check then Trey Sauder scooped it up and center it to Marcotte in the slot and the Calgary product made no mistake to make it 1-1 through 2 periods.

After a scoreless 3rd period, overtime was needed and with just 10 seconds left in extra-time, Jakob Jones (pictured above) was able to jam home his 2nd straight game winner to earn the Stamps the 2nd point.

Stamps' G Kobe Grant earned his 12th win of the season making 20 saves on 21 shots, while Eric Reid in the Oil Caps' net turned aside 36 shots.

The Stamps' return to action on Sunday afternoon visiting the Dauphin Kings at Credit Union Place. GX94 will broadcast the game, starting with the pregame at 3:50PM and the play by play kicking off 3:00PM.

Elsewhere in the MJHL, 

Niverville 5, Portage 2
 
Dauphin 4, Winnipeg Freeze 1

Winkler 8, Portage 5

OCN 4, Neepawa 0

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In the SJHL,

The Yorkton Terriers started their weekend road-trip up north with a 3-1 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers at the Whitney Forum.

Jeremi Tremblay, Cole Dupperrault and Matt Egan paced the offense for the Bombers, while Terrier captain Logan Cyca replied for the Terriers who got 35 saves from Caleb Allen in the loss.

Kenneth Marquart earned his 5th win of the season making 33 saves. 

The Terriers travel to La Ronge to battle the Ice Wolves on Saturday night.

Meanwhile in Melville, the Millionaires got a goal from Aidan Robson but dropped a 4-1 home matchup with the Humboldt Broncos.

Alec Saretzky, Matthew Van Blaircom, Cage Newans and Spencer Bell scored for the Broncos, who got 26 saves from Ben Motew in the victory.

Clement Labilliois had a 30 save performance for the Mils in the loss.

The Millionaires are back at it on Sunday night at 6:00 PM hosting the Estevan Bruins.

Other Scores:

Melfort 3, Estevan 2 (SO)

Weyburn 4, Kindersley 2

Battlefords 3, Nipawin 1

Monday 5 December 2022

Team Knapp captures 2022 Scott Comfort - Re/Max Blue Chip Realty Sask Curling Tour Championship



( Pictured left to right is the 2022 champions: lead Trent Knapp, 2nd Mike Armstrong, 3rd Brennen Jones, and Skip Dustin Kidby (missing from picture Coach Brian McCusker)


Team Kelly Knapp defeated Team Micheal Carss in the final of the Scott Comfort RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty SCT event yesterday (Sun)in Wadena


 In an excellent game, Substitute Skip Dustin Kidby, made a double run back for the 5-4 win in a well fought battle.  


After an action packed back and forth game, the teams were tied in the 8th end, and Michael Carss made an excellent shot with his last leaving team Knapp with a difficult double run back for the win.

(Submitted) 





Sunday 4 December 2022

Mllionaires' drop 4th straight after Sunday matinee loss in Nipawin

The Melville Millionaires dropped their 3rd straight against Nipawin and 4th consecutive overall after a 4-2 loss on the road against the Hawks.

After no goals in the 1st, the Millionaires got the opening goal at the 14:46 mark of the 2nd as Nathan Fox received a cross-ice feed from Zach Cain and made no mistake for his 6th of the season making it 1-0.

But the Hawks quickly responded just over 2 minutes later on the PP as Braxton Buckberge took a nice cross seam pass from Alex Ochitwa and sniped his 7th to send the Teddy Bears flying at the Cage to even it 1-1.

Nipawin grabbed the first lead of the night just 65 seconds later as while on 4 on 4 play, FX Bedard had couple whacks at a rebound & the 2nd one he was able to slip it over Kelton Pyne to make it 2-1 home-side after 40 minutes.

In the 3rd, the Hawks once again was able to score a couple goals, this time only 44 seconds apart off the sticks of Carson Dobson and Alex Ochitwa before Aiden Robson added a late goal to make it 4-2 but that's as close as they would get.

Hawks G Jackson Fellner won his 3rd straight start against Melvlle making 28 saves, while Kelton Pyne in the Mils cage turned aside 43 shots. 

The Moneymen return to action on Friday night hosting Humboldt while the Hawks are back at it Tuesday entertaining the Yorkton Terriers.

Friday 2 December 2022

Stampeders pull into tie for division lead after victory in Neepawa

 The Swan Valley Stampeders pulled in to a tie for the MJHL’s West division lead on Friday night after a 5-4 comeback win over the Neepawa Titans.

Jakob Jones opened the scoring in the 1st for Swan, while Adam Rajsigl, Darius Makse, Justin Keck and Alex Walicki (GWG) paced the 4 goal third period en route to the win.

Hayden Stocks scored twice for the Titans, while Brayden Michalchuk and Carter McLeod chip in with singles.

Stamps’ G Kobe Grant made 45 saves to earn his 10th win of the season, while Mason Lobreau turned aside 26 shots in the loss.

The two teams will meet once again on Saturday in Neepawa.

Elsewhere,

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines dropped a 3-2 road decision to the Niverville Nighthawks.

Josh Paulhus and Braden Panzer led Niverville with 1G 1A each while Brendan Bottem also scored.

Andrew Boucher and Carson Baptiste supplied the offence for the Wolverines.

Chris Fines was solid for the Nighthawks making 31 saves on 33 shots, while Tresor Wotton turned aside 25 shots in defeat.

The two teams play the back end of their home and home on Saturday in Waywayseecappo.

Other Friday results:

Dauphin 1, Winkler 3

Winnipeg Blues 2, Selkirk 3 (OT)

Steinbach 7, Virden 2

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In the SJHL,

The Yorkton Terriers dropped their 3rd straight losing 7-0 in Melfort against the Mustangs.

Zac Somers and David Rioux scored twice for the Mustangs, who got singles from Ben Tkachuk, Dawson Leroux and Kevin Minnoch.

James Venne earned the shutout for Melfort making 28 Saves.

The Terriers return back home for Teddy Bear Toss and First Reaponders Night hosting the Flin Flon Bombers starting at 7:00PM.

Meanwhile,

The Melville Millionaires dropped their 3rd consecutive game, losing 5-2 to the Flin Flon Bombers.

Dawson Karol had 2 markers for the Bombers while Cole Duperreault, Alex Avon Sprecken and Alexi Sylvestre also twinkled the twine.

Former Bomber Ethan Anstey had 2 goals for the Mils against his former team, while Cooper Chisholm and newcomer Sam Schofield had 2 assists each.

Kenneth Marquart stopped 46 of 48 to get the victory for the visitors, and Mils goalie Clem Labillois made 36 saves in the loss.

The Millionaires return to action on Sunday afternoon in Nipawin

Elsewhere in the SJHL,

Battlefords 6, Notre Dame 1

La Ronge 5, Weyburn 3 

Local products named U16 Male rosters for 2023 Canada Winter Games



Hockey Saskatchewan is excited to introduce the rosters for the Female Under-18 and Male Under-16 programs.

Those chosen will represent Team Saskatchewan at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island from Feb 18th-March 3rd, 2023. 

Among those selected include local products: Whitewood's Reese Hamilton and Connor Bear of the Ochapowace First Nation.

Bear has 30 points in 17 games with CSSHL's Rink Hockey Academy's U16 Prep team this season, while Hamilton in 17 games with the Saskatoon Blazers has 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points.

Thursday 1 December 2022

Local Dec. 1st SJHL/MJHL Recap




SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS:

The Swan Valley Stampeders traded 19 year old Defenceman Andrey Manov to the Blind River Beavers (NOJHL) for future considerations. 



MELVILLE MILLIONAIRES:

The Melville Millionaires acquired 2004-born Defenceman Dryden Jeannot from the Flin Flon Bombers for futures. 

The Melville Millionaires acquire 20 year old F Sam Schofield from the Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL) for futures 


YORKTON TERRIERS:

The Yorkton Terriers picked up 2004-born D Ashton Funk from the Blackfalds Bulldogs (AJHL) for a pdf & future considerations.

The Yorkton Terriers signed 2004- F Landon van Engelen from the MJHL’s Waywayseecappo Wolverines. 

The Yorkton Terriers deal F Kaden Bandura (2004) to the Dryden Ice Dogs (SIJHL) for a player development fee. 

Wednesday 30 November 2022

Millionaires' drop 5-3 decision on road in Nipawin on Wednesday

For the 2nd time in 4 days the Melville Millionaires fell to the Hawks, this time a 5-3 decision at the Cage in Nipawin.

The Hawks struck first just 5:26 into the game as newcomer Chase Visser was able to sneak a re-direction just through the five-hole of Kelton Pyne for his 1st to make it 1-0. 

They added to their lead on the PP just over 8 minutes as after a couple stellar stops from Pyne, the rebound came out to Carson Dobson who made no mistake for his sixth of the year to push the home teams lead to 2-0 after 20 minutes.

In the 2nd, Nipawin made it 3-0 just 31 seconds in as Zander Stewart was found back-door and sniped it over the left shoulder of the Mils netminder.

But the visitors responded rather quickly as Noah Wills broke his way into the zone and then feathered a nice pass over to Cooper Chisholm and he snapped it home over the left shoulder of Hawks G Jackson Fellner to get the Mils on the board.

Two minutes later they made it a one goal game as Nathan Fox was awarded a penalty shot after being hooked up on a break and he converted for his 5th to make it 3-2 Nipawin through 2 periods. 

Aidan Robson evened things up for Melville just over 3 minutes into the 3rd as his seeing-eye wrister beat a screened Fellner to complete comeback at 3-3. 

But the Hawks took the lead again and never looked back as Alex Johnson finished of a nice passing play and notched his 7th of the season on the PP making it 4-3 before Joel Mabin added the insurance a few minutes later.

Hawks' G Jackson Fellner earned his 2nd straight win against Melville making 24 saves, while Kelton Pyne in the Mils goal stopped 41 shots. 

The Millionaires and Hawks will meet again on Sunday afternoon in Nipawin, but before that Melville has a home date with the Flin Flon Bombers on Friday at the HCUC.

Tuesday 29 November 2022

Terriers drop 2nd straight after road loss in Weyburn

The Yorkton Terriers dropped their 2nd straight on the road on Tuesday, falling 4-1 to the Weyburn Red Wings.


The Red Wings got off to quick start as Jackson Hassman walked across the Terrier blue-line and sniped home his 8th of the season over the right shoulder of Caleb Allen to make it 1-0 just 4:11 in.

But the Terriers' responded though just over three minutes later as Loghan Nimmo's long stretch pass found Cohner Saleski and he went forehand, backhand shelf for his 2nd to make it 1-1.

The Terriers had some great chances with back to back PP's to grab the lead but they came up empty going 0 for 2 on the man advantage in the first. 

Just before the 1st period buzzer would go off the Wings regained their one goal lead back as Jakob Kalin banged home his 8th of the season past Allen making it a one goal through 20 minutes. 

In the 2nd, it was a back & forth type period with both teams getting some good chances but Weyburn got the only goal as Ty Mason finished off a nice passing play from Ethan Whillians in the final minute to give the home-side a two goal advantage after 40 minutes. 

The Red Wings got the only goal in third in the final minute as Jackson Hassman iced it into the empty net for his 2nd of the evening.

Weyburn goalie Matt Schoephoerster made 39 saves on 40 shots to earn his 1st win as a Red Wing, while Caleb Allen in the Terrier net made 33 saves. 

The Terriers return to action on Friday night visiting the Melfort Mustangs. 

SJHL/MJHL News and Notes - Nov 29th

                        


The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced their weekly awards winners from last week, yesterday (Mon). 

Yorkton Terrier netminder Caleb Allen was awarded the SJHL's Goalie of the Week. 

The 18 year old from Lone Tree, Colorado was solid in his 2 starts this past week leading the Terriers to a couple over time wins. 

Meanwhile, Melville Millionaires defenceman Louis-Frederic Theberge was named the league's defenceman of the week. 

The Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec product had 3 goals and 1 assists for 4 points this past week for the Moneymen helping them earn 5 out of a possible 6 points. 

In the MJHL, for the 2nd time this season Swan Valley Stampeder forward Trey Sauder was named a MJHL Star of the Week. 

The 19 year old from Swan River, netted 2 goals and 6 points in 2 wins this past week for the Stampeders over the Virden Oil Capitals. 



Monday 28 November 2022

Wolverines win; Mils fall on Sunday Night MJHL/SJHL Recap

 HAWKS 3, MILLLIONAIRES 2 (OT) 

Braxton Buchberger scored the OT winner as the Nipawin Hawks came back to defeat the Melville Millionaires, 3-2 on Sunday night. 

Maguire Ratzlaff and FX Bedard also scored for the Hawks, while Carter McKay and Brayden Fryfogle replied for the Millionaires. 

Jackson Fellner turned aside 22 of 24 shots he faced to earn the win while Mils' G Clem Labillois made 48 saves and took the OT loss. 

The two teams will meet once again on Wednesday night in Nipawin. GX94 will broadcast the game, with the pregame show starting at 6:50 from the Cage.  

Other Sunday result: 

Kindersley Klippers 3  Notre Dame Hounds 4


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WOLVERINES 5, FREEZE 4 (OT)

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines got the game winner from Carson Baptiste with 1:42 left in overtime to lead them to a 5-4 road triumph over the Winnipeg Freeze. 

Baptiste also added three assists, while Nolan Grier (2), Andrew Boucher and Kurt Rookes also scored. 

Aidan Dufault (2), Nathan Lenoski and Tristan Bear replied for the Freeze. 

The Wolverines return to action on Tuesday hosting Portage.


Elsewhere, 


Portage Terriers 4  Winnipeg Blues 1

OCN Blizzard 4  Steinbach Pistons 7

Sunday 27 November 2022

Millionaires; Stampeders victorious on Saturday Night

 MJHL

The Swan Valley Stampeders completed 2 game sweep of Virden on Saturday after a 6-2 win over the Oil Capitals at Tundra Oil & Gas Place.

Trey Sauder had 2G 1A to lead the way offensively for the Stamps, while Collin Jennings, Alex Walicki, Noah Wilson and Jakob Jones also scored.

20 year old Kobe Grant was once again superb for the Stamps' in goal making 36 saves on 38 shots while Owen LaRocque made 30 stops in the losing cause.

Josh Lehto and Dean Gorchynski scored the goals for the home team.

The Stampeders' look for their 4th straight win on Tuesday night visiting the OCN Blizzard.

Elsewhere in the MJHL,

OCN 5, Winnipeg Blues 4

Neepawa 2, Dauphin 1

Winkler 1, Selkirk 2 (OT)

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SJHL

Kelton Pyne turned aside 27 shots for his 2nd career SJHL shutout to lead the Melville Millionaires to a 2nd straight win, a 4-0 decision over the Kindersley Klippers.

Louis-Frederic Theberge and Colby Ball each had a goal and an assist to lead the Mils while Ethan Anstey and AP Jake Briltz (1st SJHL) also chipped in offensively.

Cody Jaman made 31 saves for the Klippers in the loss.

The Millionaires' go right back at it tonight (Sun) at 6PM hosting the Nipawin Hawks, while the Klippers wrap up their road-trip visiting the Notre Dame Hounds.

Meanwhile in Humboldt,

The Yorkton Terriers' 2 game win streak came to an end after a 4-0 loss to the Broncos at the EPA.

Sam Marburg, Jeter Korte, Alec Saretzky and Maddox Admiral scored for the Broncos, while also getting a 29 save shutout from Hayden Dunford.

Tysen Smith turned aside 46 of 50 shots for the Terriers in defeat. 

Yorkton returns to action on Tuesday night in Weyburn against the Red Wings. GX94 will broadcast the game with the Legacy Co-op Terrier hockey, pregame starts 6:50 and play by play kicking off at 7:00PM.


Other SJHL result:

Melfort 4, Flin Fon 5 (OT)


Saturday 26 November 2022

Nov. 25th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

 SJHL

Quintin Unreiner scored the OT winner to lead the Yorkton Terriers to their 10th win of the season as they beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night.

Clay Sleeva scored twice for the Terriers in regulation while Jackson McDonnell also scored.

Ethan Scriven, Jayden Jessiman and Logan Linklater replied for the Klippers.

Terrier netminder Caleb Allen made 25 saves on 28 shots in the win.

The Terriers' return to action tonight (Sat) visiting the Humboldt Broncos at the EPA.

Other SJHL results: 


Flin Flon 3, Melfort 6

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MJHL


Jakob Jones had 1G 2A while Collin Jennings chipped in with 2 goals to lead the Swan Valley Stampeders to a 4-3 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals at the Centennial Arena.

Justin Keck also scored for the Stampeders' who got 31 saves for the win. 

Naton Miller, Joey Bielik and Trevor Hunt had the Oil Caps goals.  

The Stamps and Oil Caps play the back end of their home and home series tonight (Sat) at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden.
 
Elsewhere in the MJHL.

Dauphin 1, Neepawa 5

OCN 1, Selkirk 4

Niverville 2, Portage 6


 

Thursday 24 November 2022

Yorkton's Rusnack & the Huskies looking for revenge in 2nd straight Vanier Cup appearance


The Saskatchewan Huskies punched their berth into their 2nd straight Canada Life Vanier Cup last weekend on the east coast. 

Tied 6-6 after the first half, the Huskies used a big 2nd half to beat the St. FX X-Men 36-19 in the Uteck Bowl this past Saturday in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

The Huskies fell to Western in the last years championshop game.

Saskatchewan quarterback Mason Nyhus was named offensive player of the game on Saturday after completing 30-of-38 passes for 327 yards and a pair of touchdown

Defensive back and Melville product John Stoll with the Huskies was named defensive player of the game as he finished with two tackles and a key interception return touchdown.

Saskatchewan, which also features  Yorkton's Jordin Rusnack, Grenfell's Devin Burnham, Foam Lake's Carter McLean and Cauy Clark of Ituna will face the Laval Rouge et Or, who toppled the reigning Vanier Cup champion Western Mustangs with a 27-20 comeback win in the Mitchell Bowl later on Saturday in London, Ont.

The Canadian university football championship will also take place at Western Alumni Stadium in London on Saturday starting at 12 Noon SK time as the Huskies battle the Laval Rouge Et Or. 

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Chat with Huskies receiver and Yorkton product Jordin Rusnack below: 


Millionaires' snap 6 game winless streak with home win over Kindersley

 KLIPPERS 3, MILLIONAIRES 6

The Melville Millionaires' used a 4 goal third period to help them snap a 6 game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the visiting the Kindersley Klippers. 

Louis-Frederic Theberge and Carter McKay each scored twice for the Millionaires, while Colby Ball and Aidan Robson also scored for the Moneymen. 

Kayden Ostrom, Adam Paplawski and Logan Cox replied for the Klippers. 

Clement Labillois turned aside 23 of 26 shots to earn the win in the Mils' goal while Klippers goalie Luke Falk made 32 saves in the loss. 

Melville and Kindersley will meet once again on Saturday but before that the Klippers take on the Yorkton Terriers on Friday night. 

Wednesday 23 November 2022

Mayes' OT winner helps Terriers snap slide with home win over Kindersley

 KLIPPERS 1, TERRIERS 2 (OT) 

Dalton Mayes' OT winner half-way through the extra period helped the Yorkton Terriers snap their 3 game losing skid, with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Kindersley Klippers. 


Logan Cox opened the scoring for the Klippers in the 2nd before rookie Dylan Ruptash scored his team-leading 10th of the season for the Terriers to even it up in the third to force overtime.


Terriers' G Caleb Allen made 27 saves on 28 shots to earn the win, while Cody Jaman turned aside 28 shots in the losing cause. 

The Terriers' return to action Friday taking on the same Klippers, while Kindersley continues their 5 game trip tonight (Wed) in Melville against the Millionaires. 


MJHL


Nolan Grier scored the game winning goal with 2:56 left in regulation to lead the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to a 3-2 win over the Neepawa Titans at the Yellowhead Center. 

Ben Roulette and Caden Carlson also scored the Wolverines, while Tresor Wotton made 36 saves to earn the victory in goal. 

Ewan Poirier and Parker Korman replied for the Titans. 

The Wolverines' return to action on Sunday visiting the Winnipeg Freeze. 

Other MJHL results: 

Portage Terriers 3 @ Dauphin Kings 4

Winkler Flyers 7 @ Winnipeg Blues 3

Friday 18 November 2022

Nov. 18th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

The Melville Millionaires' dropped their 6th straight on Friday after a 3-2 loss to the Estevan Bruins.

The Mils played a very solid effort in the 1st as they rewarded for their efforts as Colby Ball's point shot was able to sneak through Bruins' G Cam Hrdlicka for his 4th of the season with 2:09 left in the first period to give the home team a 1-0 leaf after 20 minutes.

In the 3rd, the Moneymen added to their lead as Matt Kjemhus stepped off the bench and then sniped home his 1st SJHL goal to give his team a 2-0 lead.

But the Bruins stormed back later in the 3rd with 3 unanswered goals from Logan Ziegler, Owen Barrow and Sam McPeak that was the difference.

Cam Hrdlicka made 22 saves on 24 shots to earn his league-leading 14th win of the season, while Clement Labillois turned aside 19 shots in the loss.

The Millionaires' return to action on Wednesday hosting the Kindersley Klippers, while the Bruins visit the Yorkton Terriers on Saturday.

Elsewhere,

The Yorkton Terriers' fell 5-1 to the visiting the Notre Dame Hounds.

Cyprus Smith-Davis and Carson Baylis each scored twice for the Hounds while Antoine St. Onge also scored.

Cohner Saleski scored the only goal for the Terriers, who got a 31 save performance from Tysen Smith in the loss.

Other SJHL Results:

Flin Flon 2, Battlefords 5

Nipawin 7, Kindersley 4

Weyburn 1, Kindersley 6

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MJHL:

The Swan Valley Stampeders surrendered 5 goals in the 3rd period, falling 5-2 to the Steinbach Pistons.

Landon Robers (2G 1A) and Davis Fry (1G 2A) had 3 points each to lead the way for the Pistons, while Alex Walicki and Jakob Jones replied for the Stamps. 

Kobe Grant made 37 saves on 41 shots in the losing cause for Swan. 

The Stampeders' host the Winnipeg Blues on Saturday night.

Elsewhere in the MJHL, 

Neepawa 7, Virden 4

Winnipeg Freeze 4, Dauphin 6

Waywayseecappo 1, Winkler 4

Winnipeg 4, OCN 3 (SO)

Selkirk 3, Niverville 4

Thursday 17 November 2022

Local products help Saskatchewan Huskies capture 2nd straight Hardy Cup; earn trip to Uteck Bowl.

 


(Photo from: Derek Elvin) 


The Saskatchewan Huskies are the winners of the 2022 Hardy Cup for the 2nd straight year. 

The Huskies captured their 21st career conference title with a 23-8 win over the UBC Thunderbirds at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon. 

"It's pretty special, just to do it for a 2nd straight year is nice, but we are now just another step closer to our ultimate goal of a Vanier Cup," said Melville product & Huskies defensive back John Stoll, who had 3.5 tacklers & 1 tackle for a loss in the game. 

The Huskies led 9-7 at half before quarterback Mason Nyhus found Yorkton's Jordin Rusnack for a 8 yard major on the final play of their third quarter and they were breeze on from there. 

With the win, the Huskies now advance to this Saturday's Uteck Bowl — a national semifinal that will be held in Antigonish, N.S. against the AUS Champion St. Francis Xavier X-Men.

"They got a really good running back in #27, so we got to make sure defensively we are aware of him and make sure we do a good job of slowing him down and if we play our game on all phases we will have some good success." 

Other locals on the Huskie roster include Ituna's Cauy Clark, Foam Lake's Carter McLean and Devin Burnham of Grenfell, while the St. FX roster includes Yorkton's Tristan Watrych. 


Hear my chat with John Stoll below:
  

Tuesday 15 November 2022

Yorkton Terriers announce roster moves on Tuesday




The Yorkton Terriers announced they've made a couple of roster moves on Tuesday.

The Terriers' announced they've signed 2004-born netminder Tysen Smith.

Smith, a Prince George BC product split time this past season with the AJHL's Spruce Grove Saints and KIJHL's 100 Mile House Wranglers. 

In 4 games with the Saints, he had a 2-1 record with a 2.76GAA and a 0.883 SV%.

In a corresponding moves, the Terriers dealt 18 year old goalie Tommy Bouchard to the Joliette Predateurs (QJHL) for a player development fee.

Bouchard, a native of Quebec had a record of 1-3 with a 3.86 goals against average and a 0.886 save percentage.

 

Yorkton's Bymak & Okanagan Sun beat Regina Thunder to capture 2022 Canadian Bowl

 




For the first time in 22 years, the Okanagan Sun are CJFL's Canadian Bowl winners. 

The Sun captured the National title on Saturday afternoon defeating the hometown Regina Thunder 21-19 at Mosaic Stadium. 

"It feels great, you know we put it a lot of work in this season and the previous offseason & just to see the hardwork payoff is surreal", said Sun receiver and Yorkton product Noah Bymak. 

The Thunder led 14-0 in the 2nd quarter then at one point 17-7 in the 3rd quarter before Sun stormed back with a big 2nd half surge. 

Bymak, who hauled in 3 balls for 16 yards in the title game says to win it at home was pretty special. 

"Oh absolutely, just to see so many familiar faces in the crowd from my family to friends to former coaches, it was a pretty special feeling."

The Thunder roster included an abundance of local players including: Stephen Smith (Abernethy), Garion Miller, Reece McCormick, Garion Miller, Jaxon Boyda, Keane Szabo, Kenton Effa, Josh Kidd (all of Yorkton), Rylan Sokul (Wynyard), Matthew Schill, Justin Reiger, Owen Woidyla, Josh Woidyla, Tyson Colby (all of Indian Head).


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Chat with Yorkton's Noah Bymak below: 

Monday 14 November 2022

Millionaires' acquire 20 year old F Anstey from Flin Flon (SJHL)

 




The Melville Millionaires have acquired 20 year old F Ethan Anstey from the Flin Flon Bombers in exchnage for future considerations.

Anstey, a Yellowknife, Northwest Territories product had 1 assist in 14 games for the Bombers this past season.

In 105 career Junior A games with Bombers, Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) and Cowichan Capitals, he compiled 3 goals, 8 assists for 11 points



Stamps' earn 12th win after road victory in Portage on Sunday


The Swan Valley Stampeders' earned their 12th win of the season on Sunday after a 6-4 victory over the Portage Terriers at Stride Place. 

Darius Makse (pictured above) scored twice for the Stampeders', who got singles from Justin Keck, Trey Sauder,  Noah Wilson and former Terrier Ashton Fishley.

Brandon McCartney (2G 1A) and Austin Peters (1G 2A) led the way for the Terriers with 3 points each, while Ryan Botterill also scored. 

Kobe Grant made 24 saves on 28 shots to earn the win for the Stamps. 

Swan Valley returns to action on Friday night back on home ice against the Steinbach Pistons at the Centennial Arena. 

Saturday 12 November 2022

Nov. 12th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

 TERRIERS 1, ICE WOLVES 6

The Yorkton Terriers' wrapped up their 3 games in 3 night road-trip with a 6-1 matinee loss to the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

Kaycee Coyle (1G 2A) and Jacob Visentini (2G) led the way offensively for the Ice Wolves while Connor Abric, Ryley Morgan and Trenton Curtis also scored.

Dylan Ruptash's 9th goal of the season was the only marker for Yorkton.

Topher Chirico made 42 saves to earn for LA while Caleb Allen turned aside 21 shots in the loss.

The Terriers' return to action on Friday night hosting the Estevan Bruins

Friday 11 November 2022

Terriers victorious; Mils fall on Friday Night


The Yorkton Terriers handed the Flin Flon Bombers their first home regulation loss of the season on Friday after a 3-1 win.

A much better start for the Terriers on this night and it would translate into the opening goal as a good fore check by Cohner Saleski, chipped the puck out and he then fed Brett Butz in front who notched home his 2nd of the season to give the Terriers a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes with the Bombers' leading the shot clock 15-8.

The Bombers evened things up in the 2nd with the period's only goal as Caleb Allen made a great save on the initial chance from Alexi Sylvestre, but Jaxon Martens was there to chop in the rebound for his 7th of the year to even the game up 1-1 after 2 periods.

Greg Nelson netted the game winner with just 2 minutes left in regulation before Clay Sleeva iced it for the Terriers in the final minute.

The Terriers wrap up their road trip on Saturday afternoon visiting the La Ronge Ice Wolves at 2:30PM.

Elsewhere,

The Melville Millionaires dropped their fifth straight, a 4-3 decision to the Notre Dame Hounds.

Noah Wills, Zach Cain and Colby Ball scored for the Mils, while Carson Baylis, Antoine St. Onge, Dane Probe replied for the Hounds.

Millionaires return to action on Friday night entertaining the Estevan Bruins 


Thursday 10 November 2022

Terriers begin roadie with a loss in Flin Flon

The Yorkton Terriers began their 3 game road swing with a 8-3 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers at the Whitney Forum. 

The Bombers got off to a blistering start to begin the game as they chipped in with 4 goals in the first 8:17 of the first period as Jacob Vockler (2), Alexi Sylvestre and Liam Bridger helped the home-side get an early 4-0 lead. 

Yorkton would get on the board before the first buzzer went off as Bomber dman Alex Von Sprecken's clearing attempt took a funny bounce off the boards and came out right in front to Dylan Ruptash who made no mistake for his team-leading 8th to bring the Terriers within 3.

But Flin Flon made 5-1 in the final minute on a powerplay goal from Jeremi Tremblay to complete the 1st period scoring.

In the 2nd period, the Terriers got off to a pretty decent start and they got rewarded as Dalton Mayes' point shot was deflected in by Colton Koran for his 3rd of the season to bring them back within one before another quick response from the Bombers this time off the stick of Jaxon Martens just under 5 minutes later to make it a 6-2 game after 40 minutes. 

The two teams exchanged goals late in the 3rd just 22 seconds apart as Alexi Sylvestre added his 2nd of night to make it 7-2 before Terriers F Pavel McKenzie went bar down for his 3rd.

Jeremi Tremblay added his 2nd of the night, and the fourth Bomber PP goal of night to wrap up their scoring. 

Harmon Laser-Hume made 33 saves on 36 shots for the win in Flin Flon goal while Terrier G Tommy Bouchard started and allowed 3 goals on 7 shots before Caleb Allen came in relief and turned aside 28 of 33.

These two teams will go right back at it on Friday night at the Whitney Forum. 

Wednesday 9 November 2022

Millionaires' drop Wednesday road matchup in Estevan

The Melville Millionaires' dropped their 4th straight road effort on Wednesday night, losing 5-3 to the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place

The Bruins got the only goal in the 1st as Owen Barrow was able to beat Kelton Pyne short-side for his 2nd of the season to give them 1-0 lead through 20 minutes. 

In the 2nd, the Bruins added to their lead as Sal Collora capitalize on a Mils' turnover at their own blue-line and walked in & beat Pyne over the left shoulder to make it a two goal lead after 2 period with Melville controlling much of the play leading the shot clock 20-14.

The Millionaires' cut their deficit in half just 30 seconds into the third period as 20 year old Nathan Fox pounced on a loose puck and chipped home his 3rd of the season to make it 2-1.

But just 5 minutes later, Cody Davis on a breakaway went forehand-backhand shelf for his 10th of the season to regain the Bruins' 2 goal lead. 

The two team exchanged goals just 21 seconds apart a few minutes later of the sticks of Tim Tychonick (EST) and Nicholas Andrusiak respectively, before Mils' captain Zach Cain sniped in his team-leading 13th of the season to cut the visitors deficit to 4-3 with just over a minute to go.

Jag Phangera iced it though into the empty in the final minute to seal the win.

Cam Hrdlicka turned aside 27 of 30 shots for his 13th win of the season, while Mils' G Kelton Pyne made 18 saves in the loss.

The Moneymen will return to action on Friday night hosting the Notre Dame Hounds from the HCUC, while the Bruins' host the Melfort Mustangs also on Friday.

Other Wednesday SJHL results:

Notre Dame 1, Humboldt 4

Kindersley 1, La Ronge 4

Tuesday 8 November 2022

Stampeders’ win streak snapped at four after road loss in Waywayseecappo

 STAMPEDERS 4, WOLVERINES 6

The Swan Valley Stampeders had their 4 game win streak come to an end on Tuesday night, falling 6-4 to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

The Wolverines came out in the 1st with three goals including two off the stick of Boone Mathison and one from Nolan Grier to get out to an early 3-0 lead before Noah Wilson got the Stamps’ on the board later in the 1st to make it 3-1 Wayway after 20 minutes.

Wayway add to their lead as Grier added his 2nd of the night, just 4:16 into the 2nd making it 4-1.

Swan Valley once again cut their deficit within two as Griffin Ayotte finished of a nice feed from Collin Jennings for his 3rd of the campaign. 

The two teams would exchange goals before the 2nd period buzzer went off, a hat trick goal from Boone Mathison and a short-handed marker and team-leading 10th from Stamps’ F Jakob Jones making the game 5-3 home-side after 2 periods.

Adam Rajsigl’s long point in the 3rd period, his 5th of the season brought Swan back within one, but Aiden Ziprick’s late goal in the final few minutes iced it.

Tresor Wotton made 27 saves on 31 shots to earn his 8th win of the season while Stamps’ goalie Kobe Grant also made 27 saves in the loss. 

Swan Valley returns to action on Saturday visiting the Winnipeg Blues, while the Wolverines have a home showdown with the West-division leading OCN Blizzard on Friday night.0

Monday 7 November 2022

Moosomin Generals capture first ever 2022 Rural Manitoba 9- a side Football League title





For the first time, the Moosomin Generals are champions of the Rural Manitoba 9- a side Football League.

"It's been a long time coming, we've been in the league for about 10 years now, and been close a few times but just this year was different, we had a pretty special group with a lot of players buying in and we were glad to get it done," said Generals Coach Dextor Mondor 

The Generals beat the visiting Interlake Thunder 16-12 on Saturday afternoon at home to capture the Doug Steeves Trophy.

"We were able to execute a couple big plays offensively, and then our D stood tall and they say that defence wins championships and that's what it did for us on Saturday", Mondor added.

Moosomin advanced to the championship after a tight Semi-Final win over the Swan Valley Tigers the previous week.

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Hear chat with Generals Coach Dextor Mondor below: 

Saturday 5 November 2022

Saturday's Local Football Schedule

 Provincial 9- a side High School Football

**Semi-Finals**
1PM:
Fort Qu'Appelle Bison @ Indian Head Broncs

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Provincial 2A 6- a side High School Football
**Semi-Finals**
1PM:
Wakaw Warriors @ Wynyard Golden Bears


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Provincial 1A 6- a side High School Football
**Semi-Finals**
1PM:
St. Brieux Crusaders @ North Valley Eagles
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Rural Manitoba 9- a side Football League
**Doug Steeves Cup- League Final**
1PM SK time:
Interlake Thunder @ Moosomin Generals
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Canada West University Football Playoffs
**Hardy Cup Semi-Finals**
1PM:
Manitoba Bisons @ Saskatchewan Huskies
4PM: UBC Thunderbirds @ Regina Rams

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Nov 4th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap




TERRIERS 4, HOUNDS 2 

The Yorkton Terriers' snapped their 6 game winless streak on Friday night, doubling up the Notre Dame Hounds 4-2 in Wilcox. 

Maddux Nollski and JD Hall led the way offensively for the Terriers with 1G 1A each, while Lowie and Tijs Vreys also scored. 

Samuel Borschowa and Kyle Kalamaras replied for the home side. 

Terriers' G Caleb Allen turned aside 41 of 43 shots to earn the victory for Yorkton, who'll return to action on Thursday night visiting the Flin Flon Bombers. GX94 will broadcast the game, with the pregame starting at 7:20 and the play by play at 7:30PM from the Whitney Forum. 

Other results: 

Battlefords North Stars 7  Estevan Bruins 4

La Ronge Ice Wolves 1  Nipawin Hawks 5

Humboldt Broncos 4  Weyburn Red Wings 5




NIGHTHAWKS 3, STAMPEDERS 4 (SO) 

The Swan Valley Stampeders' pushed their win streak to three on Friday night, dumping the visiting Niverville Nighthawks 4-3 in the shootout. 

Josh Danis scored the tying goal for Swan in the third then scored shootout winner. 

Trey Sauder and Myles Mason also scored in regulation for the Stampeders' who got 30 saves from Loic Mainguy-Crepault in the win. 

Brenden Bottem, Josh Paulhus and Braden Panzer scored for the visitors. 

The Stampeders' host the Winkler Flyers Saturday night, while the Nighthawks visit the OCN Blizzard.  

WOLVERINES 5, FREEZE 3 

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines also got back in the win column last night (Fri) beating the Winnipeg Freeze 5-3 on the road. 

Cole Carlson (2G), Boone Mathison (1G 1A) , Caden Carlson (1G 1A) and Guerin Apperly (1G 1A) led the way offensively with 2 points each for Wayway. 

Jack Kabuluk, Andrew Thevenot and Kyle Grysuik scored for the Freeze, who'll be in Waywayseecappo on Saturday night 


Elsewhere in the MJHL, 


Winkler Flyers 1  OCN Blizzard 3

Winnipeg Blues 2  Portage Terriers 3 OT

Neepawa Titans 2  Virden Oil Capitals 4

                                                       Selkirk Steelers 2  Dauphin Kings 5


 

Wednesday 2 November 2022

Millionaires' drop 3rd straight, 5-3 road decision in Wilcox

 MILLIONAIRES 3, HOUNDS 5

The Melville Millionaires' dropped their 3rd straight as they wrap up their 6 game road stretch with a 5-3 loss to the Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday night. 

The Millionaires' got off to an early lead as Cooper Chisholm pulled the Mils in front 1-0 with a 1st period goal after a nice feed in front from Nathan Fox, and then Noah Wills scored a highlight-reel goal, almost half way through the 2nd to make it 2-0.

But that's when the Hounds took over as just over a minute later,  Antoine St. Onge pulled the Hounds within one with a PP goal and then just 13 seconds later, Cyprus Smith-Davis jammed his 2nd of the season to pull the home side even. 

Notre Dame added two more before the 2nd period buzzer off the sticks of Sam Kroon and Will Dawsom to make it 4-2 through 2 periods.

In the 3rd, the Mils pulled back within one as Colby Ball's wrister on the powerplay beat a screened Tucker Inabinet for his 2nd of the campaign.

Will Dawson though would ice it into the empty net with just over a minute to go, his 2nd of the night to ice the game.

Tucker Inabinet turned aside 18 of 21 shots to earn the victory, while Melville G Kelton Pyne made 37 saves on 41 shots in the losing cause.

The Millionaires return to action on Saturday night back home against the Nipawin Hawks at 7:00PM, while the Hounds host the Yorkton Terriers on Friday.

Other Wednesday result:

Melfort 1, Flin Flon 2

Terriers' deal CJHL rights to '03 D Jasper to Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)




The Yorkton Terriers' have traded 2003-born defenceman Parker Jasper for the Whitecourt Wolverines of the AJHL for a player development fee.

The Regina product had 2 goals, 26 assists for 28 points in 51 games last season with the Terriers.

He was pointless in one game this season with the NAHL's El Paso Rhinos.

Tuesday 1 November 2022

Local product helps Regina Thunder win 2022 PFC Championship

 THUNDER BECOME PFC CHAMPIONS 


             


The Regina Thunder captured the 2022 Prairie Football Conference championship beating the Saskatoon Hilltops 39-21 on Sunday at Mosaic Stadium. 

Quarterback Carter Shewchuk had one passing touchdown along with two rushing touchdowns. Running back, Ryland Leichert also had a pair of rushing touchdowns to lead the Thunder offence.

The Thunder roster included an abundance of local players including: Stephen Smith (Abernethy), Garion Miller, Reece McCormick, Garion Miller, Jaxon Boyda, Keane Szabo, Kenton Effa, Josh Kidd (all of Yorkton), Rylan Sokul (Wynyard), Matthew Schill, Justin Reiger, Owen Woidyla, Josh Woidyla, Tyson Colby (all of Indian Head).

The Thunder will now host the Okanagan Sun, which includes Yorkton product Noah Bymak in the National Final on Nov. 12 in Regina.  

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Chat with Thunder DL and Yorkton product Reece McCormick below: 

Mils' Cain; Stamps' Sauder receive weekly honours in SJHL & MJHL



 
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced their weekly award winners yesterday (Mon). 

Among those selected included Melville Millionaires' captain Zach Cain, named the SGEU MVP of the Week. 

The Pilot Butte, SK product had 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points over the 4 game road trip for the Mils which saw them go 1-3 through La Ronge and Flin Flin. 

Cain's point total now sits at 27 points which currently leads the SJHL scoring race.

Connor Abric (Defenceman of Week), Karsten Kayter (Rookie of the Week) and 15 year old Berny Weston (Goalie of the Week) also received weekly award honours. 

Meanwhile in the MJHL, Swan Valley Stampeders' 2nd year forward Trey Sauder was named one of the three MJHL Stars of the Week. 

The Swan River native had 5 points in 2 wins for the Stamps over the weekend against the Selkirk Steelers and Winnipeg Freeze. 

Other MJHL Stars of the Week include Riley Zimmerman of the OCN Blizzard and Portage forward Daniel Siso

Monday 31 October 2022

Local Weekend Recap

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PROVINCIALS 





The Yorkton Sacred Heart Saints Boys and Girls Soccer teams both won SHSAA Provincial medals on the weekend. 

The Saints Boys soccer team (pictured above top) fell 3-1 in the Gold Medal game to host Moose Jaw Central on Saturday, the Saints Girls soccer squad (pictured above bottom) beat Chief John Keenatch 6-5 in the Bronze Medal match in Martensville.  

Full results found HERE


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SJHL


The Melville Millionaires wrapped up their 4 games in 5 night road-trip this past weekend dropping a couple games at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon. 

The Mils fell 4-2 on Friday, before dropping a 5-4 decision to the Bombers on Saturday night. 

The Moneymen's record now sits at 6-10-1-1 on the season, and they'll return to action on Wednesday visiting the Notre Dame Hounds. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame starting 7:50PM and the play by play kicking off at 8:00PM from Wilcox. 

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MJHL

It was a successful weekend for the Swan Valley Stampeders, who won both of their home games. 

Trey Sauder had 1G 3A, while Warren Marcotte scored twice including the OT winner to lead the Stampeders to a 5-4 win on Friday over Selkirk. 

Meanwhile on Saturday, Swan River' Steven Arp scored the game winner with 3:41 left in regulation to lead them to a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Freeze. 

Swan Valley returns to action on Friday hosting Niverville. 

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines split their two games on Friday and Saturday. 

The Wolverines' dropped a 7-2 decision on the road on Friday to Portage before rebounding for a 6-4 road victory on Saturday night over the Dauphin Kings. 

Wayway is in action on Halloween night tonight (Mon) hosting the Dauphin Kings at 7:30PM MB time.  


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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 

Playoff football arrived over the weekend across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 

Results included: 

5A 12-Aside High School Football Playoffs
**League Final**
Yorkton Regional Raider Gridders 14 @ Weyburn Eagles 52

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1A 6-Aside High School Football Playoffs
**Quarter-Finals**
Preeceville Panthers 18 @ North Valley Eagles 46
(North Valley hosts St. Brieux in the Semi-Finals on Saturday)

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2A 6-Aside High School Football Playoffs
**Quarter-Finals**
Wynyard Golden Bears 54
@ Cupar Wildcats 8
(Wakaw visits Wynyard for Semi-Finals on Saturday) 

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4A 9-Aside High School Football Playoffs
**Quarter-Finals**
Humboldt Mohawks 7 @ Fort Qu'Appelle Bison 24

Melville Cobras 8 @ Delisle Rebels 33
(Delisle visits Melfort on Saturday for Semi-Final action) 

Tisdale Tornadoes 28 @ Indian Head Broncs 54
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Indian Head meets Fort Qu'Appelle in the Semi-Finals on Saturday afternoon)

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Rural Manitoba Football League Playoffs (3)
Parkwest Outlaws 28 @ Neepawa Tigers 50

Interlake Thunder 26 @ Dauphin Clippers 14

Swan Valley Tigers 26 @ Moosomin Generals 33

(Interlake will meet Moosomin for the League Championship this weekend) 


Full results found HERE

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Thursday 27 October 2022

Terriers' begin 5 game road stretch with loss to Notre Dame on Thursday

 TERRIERS 5, HOUNDS 6

The Yorkton Terriers' began a stretch of 5 straight road games on Thursday night with a 6-5 loss in Wilcox to the Notre Dame Hounds.

Colton Koran led the way for the Terriers in the loss with 2G 1A, while Aidan Knutson, Dylan Ruptash and Maddux Nollski also scored.

The Hounds got 2 goals and 1 assist from Evan Vanden Heuvel while Vincent Palmarin, Dane Probe, Mathieu Fehr and Keegan Merrican also had markers.

Johann Tremblay-Kau made 34 saves on 39 shots to earn the win in the Hounds goal, meanwhile Terriers' G made 41 stops in the loss.

The Terriers' will look to snap their 6 game losing streak next Friday night when the two teams once again meet in Wilcox.




Wednesday 26 October 2022

Millionaires' respond with road victory over La Ronge

 

SJHL

The Melville Millionaires' snapped a 2 game losing streak on Wednesday after a 5-3 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves on the road.

The Millionaires' for the 2nd straight night struck first as Felix Beauchemin walked in from the right circle and snapped home his 1st SJHL goal past Ice Wolves goalie Topher Chirico to make it 1-0, 8:32 into the 1st period.

Once again like on Tuesday night, the Ice Wolves responded as Kaycee Coyle's long point shot beat a screened Clement Labillois for his 1st to make it 1-1 through 20 minutes.

Just 1:23 into the 2nd period, the Mils grabbed their one lead back as Brayden Fryfogle finished off a nifty backdoor feed from Noah Wills for his 3rd of the year making it 2-1.

But the Ice Wolves responded once again on the powerplay as Flynn Maxcy capitalized on a rebound in front to pull the home-side back even.

Before the 2nd period buzzer went off, Millionaire captain Zach Cain regained their one goal lead heading into the intermission, with his team leading 10th of the season as he batted one home off a big bounce from the lively end boards.

Ryley Morgan though early in third scored the Ice Wolves' 2nd powerplay goal of the night banking it off a Mils defender in front to knot the game back up at 3-3. But Cooper Chisholm jammed home the eventual game just 3:38 later to make it 4-3 before Moosomin's Kayden Skulmoski iced into the empty net to seal the victory.

Clement Labillois got his 2nd straight start for Melville and made 37 saves to earn his 3rd win of the season while Topher Chirico stopped 41 of 45 shots in the loss. 

The Mils will have a day off on the road trip on Thursday before continuing their roadie on Friday night in Flin Flon against the Bombers. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame show starting at 7:20 and the play by play kicking off at 7:30PM MB time from the Whitney Forum.

Elsewhere,

Lowie Vreys had 2G 1A in his Yorkton debut but it wasn't enough as the Terriers' dropped their 5th straight, a 6-3 decision to the Humboldt Broncos at the Westland Arena.

Logan Cyca also scored for the Terriers, while Jacob Boucher (2), Samuel Marburg, Lucas Ceccarelli, Alec Saretzky, Ben Koytlak replied for the Broncos. 

Ben Motew made 22 saves for the Broncos in the win, while Caleb Allen made 37 saves on 43 shots in the losing cause. 

The Terriers' go right back at it on Thursday in Wilcox against the Notre Dame Hounds. 

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Other Wednesday results:

Estevan 3, Kindersley 2 (SO)

Weyburn 2, Melfort 4




Tuesday 25 October 2022

Millionaires' drop opener of 4 game road-trip in La Ronge

MILLIONAIRES 1, ICE WOLVES 5

The Melville Millionaires' dropped the opening game of their 4 game in 5 night road-trip, 5-1 to the hometown La Ronge Ice Wolves

The Millionaires' got off to good start in the 1st as Breckin Den Hartog's back-hander beat Ice Wolves G Topher Chirico just 2:37 into the game for his first of the season.

But the Ice Wolves' responded back quickly just 59 seconds later as Parker Layton's one-timer beat Clement Labillois over the left shoulder to make it 1-1.

The home side added two more before the 1st period media time-out arrived off the sticks of Liam McInnis and Kale Taylor to give them a 2 goal lead through 20 minutes. 

In the 2nd, the Ice Wolves got the only marker on a 5 on 3 PP late as Ethan Strik finished off a nice passing play for his team-leading 9th to make it 4-1 after 2 periods.

La Ronge added the only scoring of the third on a goal by Ryley Morgan. 

Topher Chirico got the win in goal for LA making 20 saves on 21 Mils' shots, while Millionaire G Clement Labilliois turned aside 50 of 55 shots. 

The two teams will meet once again on Wednesday at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame beginning at 7:20 and the play by play kicking off at 7:30PM.

Elsewhere on Tuesday,

Estevan 2, Battlefords 7

Saturday 22 October 2022

Oct. 22 Local MJHL/SJHL Recap

 MJHL:

The Swan Valley Stampeders' dropped the 2nd game of their weekend road-trip falling 3-1 to the Winkler Flyers. 

Mike Svenson (2) and Trent Sambrook scored for the Flyers, while Justin Keck replied for the Stampeders.

Kobe Grant made 36 saves on 38 shots in the Stamps' goal in the loss. 

The Stampeders' return to action on Friday night hosting the Selkirk Steelers.

Other Saturday results: 

OCN 6, Winnipeg Freeze 2

Niverville 5, Neepawa 1

Virden 1, Dauphin 2

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SJHL:

For the 2nd straight night the Melville Millionaires score 5 over more goals but this time around they fell 7-5 to the Weyburn Red Wings.

Zach Cain led the way offensively with 1G 2A while Carter McKay, Aiden Robson, Noah Wills and Breckin Den Hartog also scored.

Kelton Pyne allowed 6 goals on 34 shots for the loss in the Mills' goal. 

The Millionaires' return to action on Tuesday night starting a 4 game in 5 night road trip visiting the La Ronge Ice Wolves. GX94 will broadcast the game with the pregame at 7:20 and play by play kicking off at 7:30PM.

Meanwhile, the Yorkton Terriers' dropped their 4th straight after a 5-2 road loss to the Kindersley Klippers.

Tommy Bouchard made 26 saves in the for the Terriers, who got markers from Clay Sleeva and Pavel McKenzie.

Yorkton returns back to home ice on Wednesday hosting the Humboldt Broncos at the Westland Arena.

Elsewhere,

Nipawin 4, Humboldt 5

Estevan 2, Melfort 3

Notre Dame 2, La Ronge 3 (OT)

Friday Night SJHL/MJHL Recap

SJHL

The Yorkton Terriers dropped their 2nd straight on the road, 5-2 to the Battlefords North Stars.

Colby Bear scored twice to lead the way for the North Stars, while Kian Bell, Keiton Klein and Holden Doell also scored.

Clay Sleeva and Dylan Ruptash lead the way offensively for the Terriers with 1G 1A each.

Terriers' G Caleb Allen made 31 saves on 36 shots in the loss.

Yorkton wraps up their road-trip on Saturday visiting Kindersley.

The Melville Millionaires' got back into the win column on Friday night beating the Weyburn Red Wings 6-1 at the HCUC.

Zach Cain, Louis-Frederic Theberge, Colby Ball and Rylan Bruns had 1G 1A each for the Millionaires who got a single from Nathan Fox.

Clement Labillois stopped 34 of 35 shots to earn the victory for the Millionaires.

Mi-Kwan Tallman scored the lone goal for the Red Wings. 

The two teams once again meet on Saturday in Weyburn.

Other Friday results:

Kindersley 5, Humboldt 3

Flin Flon 2, Notre Dame 0 

Estevan 0, Melfort 3

MJHL

The Swan Valley Stampeders surrendered 4 straight goals as they fell 4-1 to the Portage Terriers.

Griffin Ayotte opened the scoring for the Stampeders, but then Bryden Kiesman (2), Kaiden Kohle and Austin Peters replied for the Terriers.

Kobe Grant made 36 saves in the loss for Swan.

Stampeders' wrap up their road-trip on Saturday night in Winkler against the Flyers.


Other MJHL results:

OCN 4, Winkler 3 (OT)

Dauphin 5, Virden 6 (OT)

Winnipeg 1, Steinbach 3