2024/25 SJHL/MJHL Coaches Shows

 

bennywalchuk2 · Terriers Coaches Show - SEPT 16, 2024

bennywalchuk2 · Wayway Coaches Show - SEPT 17TH

bennywalchuk2 · Mils Coaches Show - SEPT 18, 2024

Melville Millionaires, Yorkton Terriers make weekend moves

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melville Millionaires; Swan Valley Stampeders victorious in Friday Preseason action

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elsewhere, 

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


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MJHL:


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

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

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

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

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


Other MJHL results: 


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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