Melville Millionaires earn split of Highway 10 battle with home ice victory

The Melville Millionaires got two goals and one assist from leading scorer Caden Drury (pictured above) as they earned a 6-4 victory over the Yorkton Terriers on Saturday night on home ice.

Simon Parini, Peyton Allard, Riley Craigen and Alex Morrison also scored for the Millionaires, while Dustin Renas, Vinay Junek, Keenan Ingram and Aiden Knutson replied for the Terriers.

Loic Morin allowed one goal on six shots before he left with injury, then Nick Genette made 28 saves on 31 shots in relief for the Mils.

Ethan Farrow got the start for the Terriers and allowed five goals on 51 shots in the loss.

The Terriers return to action on Tuesday night visiting the Flin Flon Bombers, while the Moneymen’s next game will be on Friday on the road against the Weyburn Red Wings.

Elsewhere,

Weyburn 4, Flin Flon 1

La Ronge 0, Humboldt 1

Melfort 6, Nipawin 2

Yorkton Terriers prevail in first Highway 10 battle of SJHL season

SJHL: The Yorkton Terriers struck first in their Highway 10 rivalry with the Melville Millionaires.

Callum Creig made 21 saves while Jeff Hammond chipped in with one goal and one assist to lead the home-side to a 5-1 victory over the Moneymen at the Westland Insurance Arena.

Jaron Desnoyers, Tyler Palin, David Coyle and Tylan Henrikson also scored for the Terriers while Flynn Maxcy scored the lone goal for the Mils.

Melville netminder Loic Morin turned aside 19 of 24 shots in the losing cause.

The Terriers powerplay went 2 of 4 on the night, while the Millionaires struck once on three chances.

The two teams will meet once again on Saturday night at the CN Community Centre in Melville starting at 7:00 PM.

Elsewhere,

Weyburn 2, Flin Flon 1

Nipawin 4, La Ronge 5 =========== MJHL: The Swan Valley Stampeders earned a point but fell on the road, 5-4 in overtime to the Neepawa Titans. Colton Alexander led the way for the Titans with two goals, two assists while Dawson McCann, Tim Tychonick and Jace Larkins also scored. Ty Easton, Will Brown, Ben Groome, and Dobie Unrau replied for the Stampeders. The two teams will meet once again in Neepawa on Saturday night. Other MJHL results: Northern Manitoba 2, Steinbach 6 WPG Blues 2, Niverville 3 Dauphin 3, Selkirk 5

Yorkton Terries earn 7th win of the season after road shutout in Estevan on Wednesday

                               

Rookie netminder Callum Creig dazzled stopping all 23 shots he face, securing the Yorkton Terriers their seventh win of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory against the Estevan Bruins on Wednesday night.

Keenan Ingram continues his hot streak scoring twice, he now boasts four goals in just four games with the Terriers.

Captain Jaron Desnoyers netted his team-leading ninth goal of the season to open the scoring while William Leonard added two assists.

Despite a valiant effort with 29 saves, Bruins' goalie Kyle Kelsey couldn't stop the Terriers' charge, as the Bruins dropped to 3-4-1-1. 

The Terriers face off against the Melville Millionaires in an exciting home-and-home series starting Friday night in Yorkton. 

Other Wednesday results: 
 

Weyburn Red Wings 9  Nipawin Hawks 1

Battlefords North Stars 6  Notre Dame Hounds 1

Melville Millionaires snap three game slide with shutout win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves

 MILLIONAIRES 5, ICE WOLVES 0

Loic Morin made 32 saves, earning his first SJHL shutout and spearheading the Melville Millionaires to a commanding 5-0 triumph over the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Saturday.

Jadon Iyogun shone bright with two goals, while SJHL scoring leader Caden Drury added a goal and an assist, boosting his impressive tally to 19 points in just seven games.

Leo Jewitt and Ryan Roethke also found the back of the net, helping the Moneymen snap their three-game winless streak and raise their record to 6-2-1.

Don't miss the Millionaires' next showdown on Friday night in Yorkton, as they gear up for the season's first Highway 10 battle against the Terriers at the Westland Insurance Arena.

TERRIERS 4, RED WINGS 6

The Yorkton Terriers' record dropped to 6-2 on the season after a 6-4 road loss to the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place.

 The line of Jaxson Ruthven (3G, 2A), Ethan Dekay (3G), and Jerome Mahara (5A) combined for 13 points as the Red Wings captured their fourth straight win.

 Dustin Renas, Bryce Dahl, Keenan Ingram, and Tyler Palin replied for the Terriers, who got 24 stops from goaltender Ethan Farrow in the loss.

Weyburn goalie Angelo Zol made 45 saves on 49 shots to earn the victory.

 The Terriers' next game is on Wednesday night, visiting the Estevan Bruins.

Other Saturday SJHL results:

Battlefords 3, Humboldt 9
Estevan 4, Kindersley 2
Flin Flon 1, Melfort 4 

Yorkton Terriers win; Melville Millionaires fall on Friday night

 HAWKS 1, TERRIERS 3

The Yorkton Terriers secured their sixth win of the season on Friday night with a 3-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks at Westland Insurance Arena.

Dustin Renas and Thierry Laliberte scored early goals for the Terriers, giving their team a two-goal lead before Eric Hoiness got the Hawks on the scoreboard just past the halfway point of the second period.

Jye Zawatzky clinched the game with an empty-net goal, his third of the season, in the final minute of the third period.

Callum Creig made 25 saves on 26 shots in the Terriers' net to earn his second win of the season, while Hawks netminder Gage Roberts made 32 stops in the losing effort.

The Terriers return to action on Saturday night, visiting the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place.

MILLIONAIRES 1, ICE WOLVES 4

The Melville Millionaires surrendered three goals in the second period and suffering their third consecutive 4-1 loss on the road against the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

The Wolves took an early lead with Rylan Silzer scoring in the opening minute. Zane Normand, Hudson Cameron, and Michael Kim extended the lead in the second period.

The Millionaires managed to get on the scoreboard in the third period with a goal from Boston Harkness, but that was as close as they would come.

Graham Brown was a standout performer, making 45 saves on 46 shots to secure the win for the Ice Wolves.

On the other side, the Mils' goalie Nick Genette faced a challenging night, allowing four goals on 15 shots before Loic Morin took over and stopped all nine shots he encountered in relief.

The two teams are set to face off again on Saturday in La Ronge.


Other results:

Melfort 3, Flin Flon 6
Weyburn 7, Notre Dame 1
Humboldt 6, Battlefords 8
Estevan 3, Kindersley 4 (SO)

Swan Valley Stampeders drop fourth straight after home loss to Virden

OIL CAPITALS 5, STAMPEDERS 1 

The Virden Oil Capitals charged past the Swan Valley Stampeders with a 5-1 victory on Wednesday night, ignited by an impressive four-goal second period. 

Noel Englot delivered big, scoring twice, while Marshall Light added  a goal and two assists and goalie Peyton Shore shone brightly, making 21 saves to secure his first MJHL triumph.

Goals from Daniel Tokariwski and Acoyen Fehr also boosted the Oil Caps to a 4-5 record this season.

Aidan Taylor managed to score the lone goal for the Stampeders, as their record slipped to 1-7. 

Despite Stampeders' goalie Jackson Miller's valiant effort, turning aside 36 of 41 shots, the team suffered defeat.

 Catch the Stampeders in action again on Friday as they hit the road to face the Portage Terriers at Stride Place.

Elsewhere, 

Niverville 4, Winnipeg Blues 2 

Weyburn Red Wings hand Melville Millionaires first regulation loss of season

RED WINGS 6, MILLIONAIRES 2 

The Weyburn Red Wings earned their second win of the SJHL regular season on Tuesday night with a 6-2 road victory over Melville, handing the Millionaires their first regulation loss of the season.

Ethan Dekay scored twice for the Red Wings, who also got single goals from Chab Lobreau, Blake Betson, Drew Molde, and Jaxson Ruthven.

 SJHL scoring leader Caden Drury and Mils captain Matt Kjemhus scored for the Millionaires, whose record dropped to 5-1-1 on the season.

 Angelo Zol got the nod for Weyburn and made 27 saves in the win, while Mils’ goaltender Loic Morin turned aside 24 of 30 shots in the losing effort.

 The Millionaires return to action on Friday night, visiting La Ronge, while the Red Wings will play in Assiniboia against the Notre Dame Hounds on Friday night.

Other Tuesday results:

La Ronge Ice Wolves 4  Nipawin Hawks 3 (OT) (Ice Wolves captain Rylan Silzer scored the game winner for LA)

Notre Dame Hounds 6  Battlefords North Stars 5 (OT)
(Vincent Palmarin scored game winner 2:51 into the extra period)

Yorkton Terriers perfect record snapped after home loss to the Humboldt Broncos

The Yorkton Terriers' impressive five-game winning streak to kick off their 2024/25 regular season came to an end on Sunday afternoon.

They suffered  a 7-4 defeat against the visiting Humboldt Broncos at the Westland Insurance Arena.

Brayden Skogstad made a significant impact, scoring two goals for the Broncos.

Other contributors included Jacob Strizzi, Ryder Knutson, Landen Stromme, Marik Mamic, and Gabriel Filion, each adding a goal.

 In goal for Humboldt, Edouard Gauthier showed a solid performance, making 16 saves from 20 shots to secure the win.

 For the Terriers, Vinak Junek, Keenan Ingram, Jye Zawatsky, and Tyler Palin found the back of the net.

Despite their efforts, the Terriers recorded their first loss of the season, bringing their record to 5-1-0.

Yorkton is looking to bounce back with upcoming games against the Nipawin Hawks on Friday night at home, followed by a visit to the Weyburn Red Wings on Saturday night for their third clash of the season.

 

Melville Millionaires cash in over the Melfort Mustangs to improve to 5-0

 The Melville Millionaires emerged victorious in the highly anticipated clash of the unbeatens on Friday, clinching a 3-1 road win over the Melfort Mustangs at the Northern Lights Palace.

The Mils surged ahead with an electrifying three-goal period, thanks to goals from Simon Parini, Jadon Iyogun, and Cohen Swan, establishing an early lead.

Ty Thornton managed to reduce the deficit for the Mustangs late in the second period, but that was the closest they would get.

In net, Loic Morin showcased his prowess by stopping 22 of 23 shots, securing his third win of the season for the Moneymen. On the Mustangs' side, Kristian Coombs saved 19 of 21 attempts, while Madden Mulawka conceded one goal on four shots in relief.

 The Millionaires are now setting their sights on a sixth consecutive victory as they prepare to host the Mustangs on Saturday night in the second half of their home-and-home series.

The action kicks off at 7:00 PM at the CN Community Centre.

 

Elsewhere,

Nipawin 5, Estevan 4 (OT)

Flin Flon 4, Weyburn 2

La Ronge 2, Battlefords 4

Humboldt 2, Kindersley 3 (OT)

Yorkton Terriers' acquire 20 year old forward Keenan Ingram from Weyburn

The unbeaten Yorkton Terriers have strengthened their offensive lineup by completing a trade with the Weyburn Red Wings.

The team has added 20-year-old forward Keenan Ingram, enhancing their forward unit with both skill and experience.

In exchange, they have traded 2007-born forward prospect Ryder Woods and a player development fee. 

Due to the injury of Tate Schofer, Terriers' Head Coach Emery Olauson highlighted the necessity of adding another seasoned forward.

 "Keenan possesses an elite shot and is a big body that can move well; we are looking forward to getting him acclimated to the offense", Olauson said. 

Ingram, originally hailing from Calgary, recorded 20 goals and 25 assists for a total of 45 points last season, playing for the Kindersley Klippers and the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the AJHL.

Acquired by the Red Wings in an offseason trade, he scored one goal in three games for Weyburn.

 On the other side of the deal, Ryder Woods, a Swift Current native, was a fourth-round pick by the Terriers in the 2023 SJHL draft. He has already scored two goals in two games this season with the Yorkton Kinsmen Maulers of the Saskatchewan Under-18 AAA Hockey League.

 Terriers fans can look forward to their next matchup this Sunday afternoon against the Humboldt Broncos. The game kicks off at 3:00 PM at the Westland Insurance Arena.

Yorkton Terriers’ capture fifth straight win after home decision over the Flin Flon Bombers

 

The Yorkton Terriers extended their league-leading record to a perfect 5-0 in the young SJHL season with a convincing 4-1 victory over the visiting Flin Flon Bombers on Tuesday night.

 Youngster Evan Auld ignited the scoreboard early in the second period and doubled his tally later on, setting the pace for the Terriers’ offence. Aiden Knutson and Jaron Desnoyers, who netted his league-high eighth goal of the season, also contributed to the scoresheet.

 Flin Flon’s sole highlight came from Carter Cormier’s power play goal in the second period. The Bombers will look to bounce back Wednesday night as they continue their gruelling four-game, five-night road trip with a visit to the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox. 

 Terriers’ goaltender Ethan Farrow was rock-solid, earning his fourth consecutive win by stopping 29 of 30 shots. Despite a valiant effort, Kenneth Marquart’s 26 saves weren’t enough to turn the tide for the Bombers.

The Terriers return to action Sunday afternoon for a matinee showdown against the visiting Humboldt Broncos, starting at 3:00 PM.

SJHL/MJHL come together for Western All-Star Challenge this November

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) are coming together once again this time to present the Western All-Star Challenge from November 4th to 6th in Warman, Saskatchewan.

This event acts as a pre-selection camp for the World Junior A Challenge and Team Canada West, offering young talents a platform to showcase their skills and launch their careers.

"Over the last couple of years, by getting to know many scouts, we wanted to talk about the best opportunity to promote our players. We found they wanted to see the younger guys, so Kevin Saurette from the MJHL and I collaborated and discussed having a physical training camp for Team Canada West this year," SJHL Commissioner Kyle McIntyre said in a news release. "We wanted to have the best players from Saskatchewan and Manitoba compete for positions at Camp, and that was our goal."

The event will decide at least 20 spots for the Team Canada West training camp.

This challenge will feature the top 19U players from Western Canada, all competing for the opportunity to represent Canada at the World Junior A Challenge set for December 9th to 15th, 2024 in Camrose, Alberta.

One Terrier; Two Millionaires awarded SJHL Player of the Week honors

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League unveiled their Players of the Week honors for the first time, showcasing dominance by the Highway 10 rivals.

Yorkton Terrier captain Jaron Desnyoers earned the inaugural SJHL Player of the Week title, racking up 10 points in his first four games, including an impressive four-goal performance in his season debut against Weyburn on opening night.

 Meanwhile, linemates from the Melville Millionaires claimed two major honors: Ryan Roethke was named SJHL Forward of the Week, and Caden Drury was recognized as the Saskatchewan-born Player of the Week.

 Drury, in his third season with the Moneymen, skyrocketed to the top spot in the SJHL scoring race with 12 points in his first four games. Roethke contributed seven goals and 11 points in his debut season in the Rail City.

 Heading just north, Melfort Mustangs defenseman and former Millionaire Nicholas Andrusiak was awarded SJHL’s Defenseman of the Week.

Andrusiak scored the overtime winner in Melfort’s season-opening victory in La Ronge and sits tied for first among blue-liners with six points.

Andrusiak’s teammate Kristian Coombs secured three wins to earn SJHL Goaltender of the Week.

Fellow netminder Brett O’Halloran was named SJHL’s Rookie of the Week after posting a 3-1 record, a 2.77 GAA, and a 0.908 save percentage in his first three games.

Melville Millionaires & Yorkton Terriers stay perfect after winning fourth straight

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

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

Melfort 2, Weyburn 1

Nipawin 1, Battlefords 6

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

Sept 27th SJHL/MJHL Recap

TERRIERS 6, BRONCOS 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUNDS 2, MILLIONAIRES 4

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

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

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

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

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


Elsewhere in the SJHL,

La Ronge 4, Flin Flon 3 (OT)

Melfort 2, Estevan 1

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TERRIERS 5, RED WINGS 3

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

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

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

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

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

Elsewhere, 

Broncos 7, Hounds 1 

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

SJHL: 

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


Other Saturday results: 


ICE WOLVES 3 , HAWKS 2

HOUNDS 3, BRONCOS 6 

BATTLEFORDS 3, KINDERSLEY 5 

MJHL: 

STAMPEDERS 1, BLIZZARD 5 

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

Elsewhere,

Winkler 2, Steinbach 4 

Winnipeg Blues 1, Selkirk 4 

Virden 2, Dauphin 4 

Melville Millionaires; Yorkton Terriers both victorious on SJHL Opening Night

                                           

SJHL:

RED WINGS 1, TERRIERS 6 

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

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

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

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

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

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


MILLIONAIRES 4, BRUINS 2

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

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

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

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

Other results:

Melfort 3, La Ronge 2 (OT) 

Kindersley 3, Battlefords 2 

Nipawin 3, Flin Flon 4 

MJHL
 
BLIZZARD 6, STAMPEDERS 5- FINAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Friday results: 

Steinbach 2, Winkler 3 

Winnipeg Blues 1, Selkirk 3 

Winnipeg Freeze 1, Niverville 4 

Dauphin 4, Virden 0 

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

Friday Morning Challenge Flag

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

B-Squad Along the DLine

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

Trevor Harris needs to step up 

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

Corey Mace seeing Red

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