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