Yorkton Terriers Celebrity Sports Dinner a Huge Success

                        


The Yorkton Terriers Celebrity Sports Dinner presented by the Yorkton Kinsmen was held last month, and it was a resounding success with $81,000 raised from the night.

Yesterday (Tues) the Terriers were presented with a big cheque for $60,000 from the fundraising dinner committee while the remaining balance of $21,000 will remain in the committee operating fund that will help our committee to plan future fundraising events

Board Member Pat Koskie brought forward the idea and originally expected to raise $30,000 but was blown away by the community’s support for the event.

A major event sponsor was Yorkton Kinsmen, and President Elmer Hollinger says it didn’t take them long to agree to partner with the event, as he says the Terriers are a huge staple in the community, and they are always eager to give back.

The night included cocktails, a supper, and former NHLers Jeff Odgers and Terry Ryan served as Guest Speakers.

At the start of the new year, the Terriers shocked the community with their financial position and needed the fans and community more than ever, holding a 2024-25 Season Tickets blitz. 

The community rallied around the Terriers and purchased nearly one thousand Season Tickets for next year.

May 13th Local Sports Notes

NORTH VALLEY DUO CAPTURE SHSAA PROVINCIAL BADMINTON SILVER IN NIPAWIN

The Saskatchewan High School Provincial Badminton Championships were held this past weekend in Nipawin. 

After capturing Bronze last year, Jake Mayo & Saren Petrychyn from North Valley High School in Lemberg, earned a Silver medal after falling in two sets in the Gold medal match to Walter Murray's Jenna Xu and Owen Dobrowolsky. 

For full provincial results CLICK HERE 


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TEAM SASKATCHEWAN MALE EARNS SILVER AT NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GRANDE PRAIRE 

Saskatchewan's male squad will return with a silver medal from National Aboriginal Hockey Championships wrapped up over the weekend in Grande Prairie, Alberta. 

Ontario powered their way to a 4-0 win over Saskatchewan in Gold medal game on Sunday afternoon. 

Yorkton products Shaden Duliak, Dylan Brass, & Cameron Allard, Whitewood's Hudson Breahut, Ochapowace's Connor Bear and Melville Millionaire prospects Henry Thunderblanket and Raiden Zacharias were on the Saskatchewan roster. 

Local players selected in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft

 

The 2024 WHL Prospects Draft was held on Thursday as the 22 member clubs selected 2009-born players to join their organizations. 

Six local players were selected with the highest picked being Yorkton product Aiden Wagner selected in the 2nd round, 25th overall by the Regina Pats. 

Wagner played in 24 games with the Northern Alberta Extreme (CSSHL) this past season scoring four times while adding 19 assists.

Meanwhile, four members of the Sask East Oilers U15 AA team were selected including D Cooper Bratton (Moosomin, SK) selected in the second round, 41st overall by Prince George, F Trae Peterson (Sturgis, SK) in 3rd round by Tri-City, F Maxon Johnston (Round Lake, SK) in 5th round by Moose Jaw and goaltender Kaleb Page (Whitewood, SK) selected by Calgary in the seventh round.

Dauphin product Forrest Karlson was also selected going 98th overall to the Red Deer Rebels.

For full list of selections CLICK HERE

Chat with Aiden Wagner below:

bennywalchuk2 · Aiden W - WHL Draft 2024

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D Aiden Wagner - Yorkton, Saskatchewan 

2nd round,  25th overall to the Regina Pats
(22GP 4G 19A = 23 points with NAX U15 Prep (CSSHL))

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D Cooper Bratton - Moosomin, Saskatchewan

2nd round,  41st overall to the Prince George Cougars
(27GP 20G 32A = 52 points with Sask East Oilers U15 AA)

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F Trae Peterson - Sturgis, Saskatchewan 

3rd round,  56th overall to the Tri-City Americans 
(27GP 38G 46A = 84 points with Sask East Oilers U15 AA)


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F Forrest Karlson -  Dauphin, Manitoba

5th round,  98th overall to the Red Deer Rebels 
(27GP 18G 24A = 42 points with Pilot Mound U15 Prep (CSSHL))

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F Maxon Johnston - Round Lake, Saskatchewan

5th round, 101st overall to the Moose Jaw Warriors
(27GP 25G 19A = 44 points with Sask East Oilers U15 AA)

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G Kaleb Page -  Whitewood, Saskatchewan 

7th round, 139th overall to the Calgary Hitmen
(15GP 12-3-0 record  1SO  2.21GAA  0.910 SV% = 19 points with Sask East Oilers U15 AA) 

Balcarres product & Stampeder alumni Fishley commits to University of Regina (USports)

 

Former Swan Valley Stampeder captain Ashton Fishley has announced his post-secondary hockey commitment for the 2024/25 season. 

The Balcarres product will join the University of Regina Cougars men's hockey team of USports starting this Fall. 

Fishley suited up in 171 career MJHL games compiling 16 goals, 57 assists for 73 points combined in his time with the Stampeders and Portage Terriers. 

 

10 years later: Looking back on the Yorkton Terriers RBC Cup National junior A hockey championship

 

YORKTON- "We just always all believed in each other and we never quit."

That's a very common response that players and staff say when asked what made the 2013/14 Yorkton Terriers so special. 

The Terriers led by their general manager Don Chesney and head coach Trent Cassan were coming off an SJHL title the previous season and had some pretty good expectations heading into the new campaign with several returnees coming back.

"We knew that we had a bit of momentum from the previous season but we also knew that it was a new season and we knew we needed to continue to work hard to put it all together to make it all work," said then Terriers General Manager Don Chesney. 

The Terriers finished the regular season with a league-best 81 points and then dispatched the Notre Dame Hounds & Humboldt Broncos in five games before sweeping their Highway 10 rivals the Melville Millionaires to capture their 2nd straight league title. 

After capturing the Western Canada Cup title, the franchise earned their fifth-ever berth in the National Championship.

The Terriers got a wake-up call in Game One of the event dropping a decision to the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots before they went on a roll earning themselves a berth in the National Final. against the Carleton Place Canadians. 

After killing off a late penalty, Yorkton still trailed 3-1 with three minutes remaining before Tanner Lischynsky and Dylan Johnson scored goals just eight seconds apart to keep them alive and force overtime. 

 "It was an exceptional comeback no question and to say we were able to tie it up like that late it was just meant to be, Chesney added. 

Then 15:01 into the extra period, Derek Falloon scored his second overtime goal in four days,  to complete the Terriers’ comeback and give Yorkton its first-ever national Junior A championship.

 "I just remember I won the face-off back, and we got a shot on goal & the rebound came out and I walked it and tried to jam it through and I don't think it even went all the way to the back of the net but it went in," Falloon said reflecting on his OT winner. 

 Audio with Don Chesney below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Ches- Terriers RBC (May 6 2024)

2014 Post Game with Derek Falloon

bennywalchuk2 · Falloon RBC Cup Post- May 18

2014 Post Game with Chase Norrish 

bennywalchuk2 · Chase Norrish- RBC post

2014 RBC Cup Winning Goal Call 

bennywalchuk2 · RBC Winning Goal - May 18

Melville's Severson to suit up for Team Canada at 2024 IIHF Men's Worlds

Hockey Canada has announced the 22 players that will don the Maple Leaf at the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship in Ostrava and Prague, Czechia.

Among those selected is Melville product Damon Severson of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

This will be the second time that Severson has suited up for the Canadian squad after he helped them win a silver medal in the 2022 event.

"It's a great feeling, anytime you get asked to represent Canada it's special and lets hope we can bring home the gold this time around," Severson said.

The 29-year-old compiled nine goals, 19 assists for 28 points in 68 games this past season with Blue Jackets. 

Jones & Winkler Flyers capture 2024 MJHL Turnbull Cup title, first since 1998

PISTONS 4, FLYERS 5 (OT) 

For the first time since 1998 the Winkler Flyers are champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. 

Zach Nicolas scored his 6th of the playoffs on the powerplay with 4:59 gone in overtime to lead the Winkler Flyers to a 5-4 Game 4 win over the Steinbach Pistons to complete the four-game sweep of the MJHL Turnbull Cup Final on Saturday night.  

"It's pretty surreal honestly to win it all, and I think it was a really close series, but in the end I think it was our desire that helped us pull it out in the end," former Swan Valley Stampeders & Flyers forward Jakob Jones said. 

Jones acquired in a trade from Swan Valley in a December trade after scoring 46 goals, 58 assists in 96 career games as a Stampeders.

"I'm very appreciative of my time with Swan, I have a lot of great memories from the there and great people I met," Jones added. 

Fellow Stampeder alumni Justin Falk is the Head Coach & GM, and Grandview product Jayce Leegaarden are also members of the Flyers who've advanced to the 2024 Centennial Cup National Junior A Hockey Championships 



Full Audio with Jakob Jones: 

 

bennywalchuk2 · JAKOB JONES- WINKLER (April 29th)

MJHL's Swan Valley Stampeders announce Barry Wolff as signed new 2-year deal as Head Coach & GM

                                


Barry Wolff will be returning behind the bench for the MJHL's Swan Valley Stampeders as their Head Coach & General Manager. 

The hockey club announced today (Fri) that they've signed the veteran coach to a new 2 year contract. 

Wolff, who first joined the organization during the 2018-2019 season, has taken the team to playoffs in four of the six seasons he has led the team and including an appearance in the 2019 MJHL Turnbull Cup Final. 

“He brings stability and experience that a board with so many new faces will appreciate. Having his knowledge of the organization and team operations will be a valuable asset", Stampeders President Cramer Coulthart said.

“As a team, we have a great group returning and a lot to prove, in our opinion! Our goal is to be a hard-working team that the community can, and wants, to feel part of and proud of on and off the ice, Wolff said in the team release.

Hear from Barry Wolff below:

bennywalchuk2 · Barry Swan Signing (APRIL 26TH)

Spring Camp Recap with Yorkton Maulers Head Coach Jason Gordon

 

bennywalchuk2 · Jason Gordon - MAULERS (April 26th)

Whitewood's Hamilton named to Canadian Men's hockey roster for 2024 U18 Worlds

 

Hockey Canada has announced the 19 players that will represent Team Canada at the upcoming 2024 World Men's Under-18 Hockey Championships in Finland. 

Whitewood product & Calgary Hitmen defenceman Reese Hamilton was named as one of the players that'll suit up in the event that runs April 25th to Sun. May 5th. 

Hamilton in his first full season in the WHL had 8 goals, 23 assists for 31 points in 42 games for the Hitmen. 

The 17 year old has represented Canada with Canada Red  at this past years World U17 Men's Hockey championships. 

Full Roster CLICK HERE 

Audio with Hamilton below:

bennywalchuk2 · REESE HAMILTON - CANADA (Apr 16)

Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate 30 years with induction dinner set for Sept. 7th

                                      


The Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame (YSHF) will hold its 2024 induction evening on Saturday, September 7 at the Gallagher Centre, and it will be a very special occasion marking the 30th anniversary of the organization.

The evening’s program will include guest speaker and former Detroit Red Wing Dennis Polonich, who after his NHL career was the Terrier coach and general manager for six years starting with the 1986-87 season while the Master of ceremonies will be Curt Keilback, the radio and television broadcast play-by-play voice of the first edition of the Winnipeg Jets, and then of the Phoenix Coyotes.

Curt started his radio career with CJGX in Yorkton in 1970 and then after went on to broadcas  more than 2,400 NHL games over his career.

As well, plans are being made to invite all former inductees to attend as guests of the YSHF, in the hope that the evening will also serve as a reunion of Hall of Fame members.Details about that will be announced next month

.Nominations are still being accepted for inductees, as are nominations for the Yorkton Lions Support for Sports Award. Information about the nomination process for both are available at www.yorktonsportshalloffame.ca.

The YSHF was founded in 1994, spearheaded by Vern Pachal and a dedicated board, many of whom still live in Yorkton. The organization was largely inactive for about six years until it was revived in 2020 by a new board under the leadership of Don Pfeifer. This will be the third induction evening since then, the first one planned for 2021 having been cancelled because of covid-19. 

Melville's Kostyshyn; Terriers' Butz commits to SAIT Trojans for 2024/25

    

Graduating Melville Millionaires captain Payton Kostyshyn will be heading a little west to continue his hockey career. 

The Melville product will be suiting up starting this fall with the SAIT Trojans of the ACAC in Calgary, Alberta. 

He spent 3 seasons with the Millionaires, suiting up in 133 games compiling 6 goals, 17 assists for 23 points. 

Kostyshyn joins former Millionaires Zach Cain, Connor Nolan and Kayden Skulmoski on the Trojans' roster. 

Meawhile Yorkton Terrier forward Brett Butz will join Kostyshyn on the Trojans starting this Fall after committing to the team on Wednesday. 

The Edmonton, Alberta product scored 18 times, added 30 assists for 48 points in 105 career games in a Terriers' uniform during his 2 year Junior career. 

This past season, Butz had 10 goals, 11 assists for 21 points in 49 games.

Mils Asst. Coach Wudrick headed to Creston Valley (KIJHL)

 

The Melville Millionaires have announced that Assistant Geordie Wudrick will be leaving the SJHL club to becoming the Head Coach & GM of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats of the KIJHL starting in the 2024/25 season. 

The 33 year old spent one season behind the bench as Asst. Coach with the Moneymen helping them to their first playoff berth in 6 season and a Viterra division title alongside Head Coach & GM Doug Johnson.

 As a player, Wudrick was a third round NHL draft pick of the LA Kings and enjoyed a lengthy career in the Western Hockey League, USPORTS with the University of New Brunswick and UBC, and professionally in the ECHL, SPHL and in Europe.

2024/25 Melville Millionaires, Yorkton Terriers & Swan Valley Stampeders Signings

 

D Thomas Ries (2006) - Humboldt, Saskatchewan 

(Last team: Estevan Bears (SK U18 AAA) - 44GP 13G 25A = 38 points)

D James Durfee (2006) - Napa Valley, California

(Last team:  Rogue Valley Royals (USPHL) - 9GP 2G 2A = 4 points)

F Quinn Schutte (2006) - Brandon, Manitoba 
(Last Team: Yellowhead Chiefs (MB U18 AAA) - 39GP 13G 19A = 32 points) 

D Tyler Palin (2006) - Estero, Florida 
(Last team: Stanstead College (CSSHL) - 54GP 6G 20A = 26 points) 

F Quinn Tavender (2006) - Calgarty, Alberta 
(Last Team: Calgary Northstars (AB U18 AAA) - 38GP 15G 19A = 34 points) 

F Evan Leden (2006)- Geneva, Illinois 
(Last team: Chicago Mission U18 AAA) 

D Nate Silvester (2006) - Regina, Saskatchewan 

(Last team: Regina Pat Canadians (SK U18 AAA) - 45GP 1G 24A = 25 points) 

F Jackson Lee (2006) - Whitelaw, Alberta 
(Last team: Grande Prairie Storm (AB U18 AAA) - 34GP 11G 8A = 19 points) 

D Riley Craigen (2006) - Regina, Saskatchewan 
(Last team: Estevan Bears (SK U18 AAA) - 44GP 0G 17A = 17 points) 

G Thomas Paquet (2006) - St. Jerome, Quebec) 
(Last Team: The Hill Academy (U18 AAA Prep) -  10-5 record  2.19GAA 0.935 SV%  4SO) 

D Brodie Hicks (2006) - Regina, Saskatchewan 
(Last Team: Regina Pat Canadians (SK U18 AAA)  -  40GP 1G 10A = 11 points) 

G Nick Genette (2006) - Royal Oak, Michigan 
(Last team: Detroit Victory Honda U18 AAA - 35GP 27-7-0 record  1.67GAA  0.921 SV%  6 shutouts)

D Chance Loke (2006) - Brooks, Alberta 
(Last Team: Prairie Hockey Academy (CSSHL) - 30GP 7G 22A = 29 points) 

F Ty Noseworthy (2006) - High Level, Alberta

(Last Team: Grande Prairie Storm  (AB U18 AAA) - 3GP 12G 12A = 24 points & 121 PIMs)

F Jake Briltz (2006) - Regina, Saskatchewan 
(Last Team: Moose Jaw Warriors (SK U18 AAA) - 44GP 15G 16A = 31 points) 

2023/24 Melville Millionaires Team Award Winners

 Fred McLean Memorial Trophy to the Most Gentlemanly Player

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #18 JADON IYOGUN

2) Bob Parker Memorial Trophy to “Mr. Hustle”

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #22 GABORIK CARLSON

3) Tom Dooley Memorial Trophy to the Most Improved Player

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #11 COHEN SWAN

4) Edward Wozniak Memorial Award for Unsung Hero

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #8 BOSTON HARKNESS

5) DEDICATION & DESIRE AWARD (formerly - Cheerful Spirit & Cooperative Attitude)

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #21 MATT KJEMHUS

6) Swannie & Shirley Cox & Phyllis Sanftleben Memorial Trophy to the Rookie of the Year

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #2 LUC BYDAL

7) Vaughn Motter Memorial Trophy to the Best Forward, being presented by

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #77 CADEN DRURY

8) Gerald Wassil Memorial Trophy to the Best Defenseman, being presented by

· Gerald was a Millionaires Defenseman for two seasons from 1975-1977, prior to his passing. This memorial award was donated by Gerald’s family and friends.

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #14 COLBY BALL

9) Mel Sullivan Memorial Trophy to the Most Valuable Player, being presented by

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #77 CADEN DRURY

10) Bell, Kreklewich & Co. Law Office for Fan Favorite

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #20 PAYTON KOSTYSHYN

11) 3 Star Award

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #2 LUC BYDAL & #35 WILLIAM DYKE

12) Leading Scorer

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #77 CADEN DRURY

13) Scholastic Award

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #11 COHEN SWAN

14) Most Valuable Playoff Performer

· This year’s recipient of this award goes to #35 WILLIAM DYKE

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MILLIONAIRES ANNOUNCE COMMITMENT OF LEDEN FOR 2024/25 SEASON 

The Melville Millionaires' announce the commitment of forward Evan Leden for the 2024/25 SJHL season. 

The 2006-born forward out of Genvea, Illinois suited up this past season with the Chicago Mission U18 AAA. 

During the 2022/23 season, he compiled 49 points in 55 games with the Northstar Christian Academy U16 AAA. 

Wildcats; Rangers capture Saskatchewan Senior Hockey League titles

 

WADENA CAPTURES 2024 LONG LAKE HOCKEY LEAGUE TITLE 

Tyson Hobbins had the hat-trick while Travis Statchuk had 1G 2A to lead the Wadena Wilcats to a 6-3 win over the Wynyard Monarchs in the series clinching Game 4 of their Long Lake Hockey League Final on Friday night. 

Connor Odelein and Lyndon Lipinski also scored for the Wildcats while Jesse Forsberg, Drew Litwin and Max Gudnason replied for the Monarchs. 

The win was the first LLHL title in team history 






RANGERS SWEEP REDVERS TO BECOME BIG 6 HOCKEY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Josh Elmes powerplay goal with 5:28 remaining stood up to be the game winner to lead the Moosomin Rangers to a 5-3 road win over the defending champion Redvers Rockets to sweep their Best of 5 Finals series, 3-0. 

Rykr Cole scored twice while Bud Holloway and Carter Sawchuk each had 1G 2A to lead the way offensively for the Rangers who their first Big 6 title since 2004. 

Brady Fiderchuk, Kolytn Miller and Kenton Miller replied for the Rockets in the loss. 

SJHL Quarter-Final Recaps- Game 4

GAME 4: 

Rylan Williams's goal at 5:06 of the first overtime lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Melville Millionaires in Game 4 of their first round matchup to complete the 4 game sweep. 

The two teams exchanged goals in 1st as Joel Mabin opened the scoring for the moneymen just 7:21 in before Brad Blake responded for the Stars 2:08 later to make it a 1-1 game after the first. 

After a scoreless 2nd period the North Stars grabbed their first lead of the night at 2-1 as Hunter Burgeson beat Will Dyke over his right pad at the mark, 6:10 into the 3rd period. 

But the Mils responded quickly with the equalizer as 1:28 later, Euan Morrison deflected in a Colby Ball point shot past Logan Cunningham for his 1st to tie things up. 

Cunningham won his 4th straight start for Battlefords making 26 saves on 28 shots to earn the win, while Mils netminder Will Dyke stopped 42 of 45 in the loss. 


Post Game with Mils Head Coach & GM Doug Johnson:

bennywalchuk2 · DOUG POST GAME - March 27th

Other Quarter-Final matchups: 

- Aidyn Hutchinson (2G 1A) and Ryan Duguay (1G 2A) each had three point nights as the Melfort Mustangs used a 3 goal third period to beat the Estevan Bruins 5-2
(Melfort now leads Best of 7 series, 3-1 ) 


- Nicholas Kovacs scored his 2nd of the night with 36 seconds left in first overtime to lead the Weyburn Red Wings to a 4-3 Game 4 win over the Humboldt Broncos 
( Best of 7 series tied, 2-2) 


- Justin Lies and Matt Egan scored while Harmon Laser-Hume made 34 stops to help the Flin Flon Bombers to a 2-1 series clinching win over the Kindersley Klippers to sweep their first round matchup 
(Flin Flon wins Best of 7 series, 4-0) 

GAME 3: 

The Melville Millionaires have been pushed to the brink of elimination after letting a 3rd period lead slip away, losing 5-3 to the Battlefords North Stars on home ice in Game 3. 

The Mils got off to a quick start with two goals in the 1st period off the sticks of Hudson Norris and Bradley Banach to give them a 2-0 through 1 period. 

In the 2nd, the North Stars cut their deficit in half as SJHL MVP Kian Bell potted home his 3rd of the playoffs to make it a one goal game through 40 minutes. 

Elliot Mikesch pulled the Mils back ahead by two just 4:11 into the 3rd as he finished off a 2 on 1 with Joel Mabin for his 1st of the playoffs making it 3-1. 

But just under three minutes later Ben Portner cut it to 3-2 before Elijah Anderson's powerplay goal tied things up a short time later. 

Battlefords wrapped up their 3rd period comeback with two more goals from Kian Bell including the game winner with 2:52 left in regulation to seal the win. 

Logan Cunningham made 25 saves on 28 shots to earn his third straight win for the Stars, while Mils' G Will Dyke turned aside 36 of 40 shots in the loss. 

Game 4 is set for Wednesday in Melville. 


Elsewhere, 

Melfort Mustangs 3   Estevan Bruins 4

Keagon Little scored the game winner on the powerplay with 3:23 left in regulation capped a three point night to lead the Estevan Bruins to a 4-3 victory over the Melfort Mustangs at Affinity Place. 

(Melfort leads Best of 7 series, 2-1) 

Humboldt Broncos 3    Weyburn Red Wings 5

Jaxson Ruthven had 1G 1A and his goal with just over 2 minutes left in regulation helped the Weyburn Red Wings slip by the Humboldt Broncos 5-3. 

Cage Newans scored twice to lead the Broncos offensively. 

(Humboldt leads Best of 7 series, 2-1) 

Flin Flon Bombers 5   Kindersley Klippers 2

Local product Carter Anderson netted 2 goals and 1 assist to put the Flin Flon Bombers one win away from the SJHL Semi-Finals after a 5-2 victory over the Kindersley Klippers at the West Central Events Centre. 

(Flin Flon leads Best of 7 series, 3-0) 

GAME 2: 

The Melville Millionaires fell short in Game 2 of their SJHL Quarter-Final series on Saturday, 2-1 to the Battlefords North Stars. 

For the 2nd straight night the home-team struck first on the powerplay late in the 1st as Bradley Blake sniped home his 1st of the series to make it 1-0 after 1 period. 

Alex Izyk added to the North Stars lead just under half-way through the 2nd as he muscled his way to the slot and snapped it through Will Dyke to give them some insurance before Luc Bydal cut the deficit in half for the Mils with 1:48 left in the middle frame.

The Millionaires had some glorious chances to even it up throughout the third, even outshooting Battlefords 11-6 but couldn't hit the back of the net.

Logan Cunningham was once again solid for the Stars making 27 stops in the win, while Mils G Will Dyke stopped 21/23 shots in the loss. 

The two teams meet in Melville on Tuesday. 


Other Game 2's:

FLIN FLON 8, KINDERSLEY 0 

MELFORT 7, ESTEVAN 4 

HUMBOLDT 7, WEYBURN 4

(Flin Flon, Battlefords, Melfort and Humboldt all lead their Best of 7 series, 2-0) 
 
GAME 1:

The Battlefords North Stars struck first in their first round series, beating the Melville Millionaires 4-1 on Friday night.

After a scoreless 1st period,  Ben Portner got the series' opening goal at 9:01 of the 2nd period as his wrap-around beat Mils' netminder William Dyke to make it 1-0 through 40 minutes.

In the 3rd, Kian Bell added to the lead just 3:11 into the 3rd as his wrister beat William Dyke to make it 2-0.

Just over 3 minutes later the Mils cut their deficit in half as Luc Bydal tapped home his 1st to make it 2-1 but that's as close as they would get as Bell and Brayden Sinclair added empty netters to wrap up the scoring.

Logan Cunningham turned aside 31 of 32 shots to earn the win the while Mils' G Will Dyke made 33 saves in the losing cause.

Elsewhere,

FLIN FLON 4, KINDERSLEY 0

MELFORT 5, ESTEVAN 1

HUMBOLDT 6, WEYBURN 1

Local teams competing in 2024 SHSAA Provincial Basketball Championships this Saturday in Moose Jaw

 

While the Hoopla 2024 Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association basketball championship has been cancelled, teams from throughout the province will have a chance to play for medals based on their seeding during a one-day tournament running all day Saturday at gyms throughout Moose Jaw. 

Locally, matchups include: 

1A GIRLS BRONZE MEDAL GAME: 

12 Noon (MJ Vanier) - Foam Lake vs. Coronach 


2A GIRLS BRONZE MEDAL GAME: 

1:45PM (MJ Riverview) - Norquay vs. LCBI 


3A GIRLS BRONZE MEDAL GAME: 

3:30PM (MJ Peacock North) - Indian Head vs. Regina Laval 


2A BOYS BRONZE MEDAL GAME: 

3:30PM (MJ Riverview) - Preeceville vs. Norquay 


1A BOYS GOLD MEDAL GAME: 

5:15PM (MJ Vanier) - Porcupine Plain vs. Saskatoon Legacy Christian 


2A GIRLS GOLD MEDAL GAME: 

5:15PM (MJ Riverview) - Preeceville vs. St. Brieux 


3A GIRLS GOLD MEDAL GAME 

7:00PM (MJ Peacock North) - Wynyard vs. Lanigan 

SJHL announces 2023/24 League Award Winners

 

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League are pleased to announce their individual league award winners for the 2023/24 season.

Battlefords North Stars forward Kian Bell was the big winner with two awards capturing his 2nd straight league Most Valuable Player and Top Forward award. 

Bell came back from an early stint this season with WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings and helped rejuvenate the North Stars while also scoring 37 goals, 57 assists for 94 points in just 41 games to lead the league in points once again.

Bell's North Star teammate Carson Olsen was rewarded being named the league's Top Rookie. 

The 17 year old U-Mass Lowell commit netted 10 goals, 20 assists for 30 points in 51 games in his 1st season with the Battlefords.

A trio of Flin Flon Bombers have also been rewarded for their great season as Noah Houle has been named the SJHL's Top Defenceman,  Harmon Laser-Hume was announced as the SJHL's Goalie of the Year and their Head Coach & GM Mike Reagan was named SJHL Coach of the Year.

Laser-Hume finished top three in, wins, goals against average, & save percentage while Houle led all SJHL rear-guards in points with 68, 12 points clear of finalist Alex Izyk of the Battlefords North Stars and Reagan led the leagye's top seeded to a league-best 44-9-2-1 record including 15 weeks as the CJHL's #1 ranked team.

Humboldt Broncos forward Spencer Bell was awarded the first ever Saskatchewan Player of the Year award.

The product of Warman, SK scored a league-high 47 goals while adding 41 assists for 88 points to finish 2nd in league-scoring.

Finally, Mason Bueckert of the La Ronge Ice Wolves captured the SJHL Most Sportsmanlike Player. 

The Saskatoon product had a team-high 62 points in 56 games with the Ice Wolves while accumulating only 12 minutes in penalties. 

For a full look at the SJHL Award winners CLICK HERE

SJHL Quarter-Final Preview - #5 Melville Millionaires vs. #4 Battlefords North Stars

 

5th- Melville Millionaires (32-23-0-1 = 65 points vs. 4th- Battlefords North Stars (36-15-4-1 = 77 points)  

"Regular Season Head to Head"

Sept 30th/23 - 3-1 Melville 
Dec 2nd/23- 4-3 Melville (OT) 
Jan 23rd/24 - 7-4 Battlefords 
Feb 24th/24- 4-1 Melville 

Millionaires: 3-1-0
North Stars:  1-2-1

Top Scorers (Regular Season)

Millionaires: 

#77 Caden Drury - 55GP 17G 35A = 52 pts
#2 Luc Bydal - 50GP 23G 24A = 47 pts
#18 Jadon Iyogun - 48GP 23G 21A = 44 pts
#14 Colby Ball - 52GP 12G 25A = 37 pts
#17 Kole Keen - 52GP 10G 25A = 35 pts

"Goaltending"

#35 William Dyke - 40GP  24-13-1 record  2.88GAA  0.908 SV%  5SO
#30 Ethan Rau - 21GP 8-10-0 record  3.51GAA  0.890 SV%

North Stars:

#27 Kian Bell - 41GP 37G 57A = 94 pts
#18 Ben Portner - 50GP 28G 41A = 69 pts
#19 Bradley Blake - 55GP 20G 36A = 56 pts
#26 Alex Izyk - 50GP 17G 39A = 56 pts
#6 Tanner Gold - 51GP 11G 39A = 50 pts

"Goaltending"

#30 Logan Cunningham - 17GP 13-3-0 record  3.44GAA  0.895 SV%
#1 Matthew McArthur - 11GP 4-5-2 record  3.73GAA 0.895  1SO

Special Teams (Regular Season)

Power Play:

BFD-- 63/274 = 23% (3rd)
MLV-- 45/266 = 16.9% (10th)

Penalty Kill:

BFD-- 80.9% (4th)    6 SHG
MLV-- 77.2% (9th)    11 SHG


SERIES SCHEDULE

GAME 1- Fri. March 22^nd - Melville Millionaires @ Battlefords North Stars - 7:30PM

 

GAME 2-Sat. March 23^rd - Melville Millionaires @ Battlefords North Stars - 7:30PM

GAME 3- Tues. March 26^th - Battlefords North Stars @ Melville Millionaires - 7:00PM

 

GAME 4- Wed. March 27^th - Battlefords North Stars @ Melville Millionaires - 7:00PM

​GAME 5-**Fri. March 29^th - Melville Millionaires @ Battlefords North Stars - 7:30PM

​GAME 6-**Sun. March 31st - Battlefords North Stars @ Melville Millionaires - 6:00PM

​GAME 7-**Tues. April 2^nd  - Melville Millionaires @ Battlefords North Stars - 7:30PM

**If Necessary

ALL GAMES WILL BE BROADCASTED ON GX94 RADIO 


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Battlefords North Stars Head Coach & GM Brayden Klimosko 

bennywalchuk2 · Brayden Klimosko - BFD

Melville Millionaires Head Coach & GM Doug Johnson:

bennywalchuk2 · Mils Coaches Show - MAR 20TH 2024

Millionaires' defend Parks Cup with a road shootout win over Yorkton in Terriers' season finale

SJHL:

The Melville Millionaires' successful defended Parks Cup after defeating the Yorkton Terriers 4-3 in shootout in front of just over 1100 fans at the Westland Arena.

For the 2nd straight night the Millionaires struck first as with just 76 seconds to go in the opening period, Hudson Norris sent a nifty feed in front to Kole Keen in the slot & he made no mistake for his 9th of the year to give Melville a 1-0 lead after 1 period.

In the 2nd, the Terriers evened it up about half way through the period as Tate Schofer knocked home a rebound past Ethan Rau for his 4th of the season to make it 1-1 before Tyson Perkins rifled home his 3rd of the campaign to give Yorkton their first lead at 2-1.

The Millionaires though before the 2nd period buzzer went off answered short-handed as Hudson Norris stole a puck at his own blue-line & tucked it five-hole on Ethan Farrow for his 6th to make it even through 40 minutes.

The Terriers regained their one goal lead just 1:36 into the third and it would be Tyson Perkins yet again as his long point shot beat Rau again clean for his 2nd of the night making it 3-2.

But for the 2nd straight period it was the Mils responded with a short-handed marker as this time Kole Keen notched his 2nd goal of the day to make it 3-3.

After an entertaining overtime solved nothing, it went to a shootout where Colby Ball got the eventual game winner.

Ethan Rau earned his 8th win of the season making 26 saves on 29 shots in the win, while Terriers G turned aside 22 of 25 shots in shootout loss.

The Millionaires return to action in Game 1 of their first round playoff series on the road most likely on Friday night, their opponent is still to be determined.

Drury's hat trick leads Millionaires to home ice win over Terriers

 TERRIERS 3, MILLIONAIRES 6

The Melville Millionaires prevailed in the 5th Highway 10 battle of the season beating the Yorkton Terriers 6-3 on Friday night. 

The Millionaires got off to a quick start with three goals in the 1st as Jadon Iyogun, Caden Drury and Bradley Banach twinkled the twine to give the Mils a 3-0 lead after 1 period. 

Aiden Knutson and Anthony Domina gave the Terriers some life in 2nd with 2 quick goals to make it a one goal game. 

The Mils regained their two goal lead when Caden Drury notched his second of the night with 9 seconds left before Terrier F Tate Schofer cut their deficit within one with just 0.9 seconds left in the period. 

But that's as close as the Terriers would get as Luc Bydal and the hat-trick goal from Drury pushed the Moneymen to the two points. 

William Dyke made 24 stops on 27 shots to earn the victory in Mils goal while Terrier starter Adam Kelly started making 3 saves on 4 shots before leaving with an injury while Ethan Farrow made 25 saves in the losing cause.

The two teams will meet once again in Yorkton on Saturday night afternoon.

Elsewhere, 

WEYBURN 4, ESTEVAN 0

FLIN FLON 2, HUMBOLDT 6

LA RONGE 0, NIPAWIN 6 

KINDERSLEY 3, BATTLEFORDS 5 

Mar. 12th Local MJHL/SJHL Recap

WOLVERINES 4, STAMPEDERS 1 

The Swan Valley Stampeders dropped their final home game of the season on Tuesday night as Waywayseecappo kept their playoff hopes alive with a 4-1 road victory. 

After the scoreless first period the Wolverines struck just over half-way through the 2nd as Luc Cernohous finished off a 3 on 1 beating Elias Giaccari-Dimtriou over the left pad for his 2nd of the year to make it 1-0.

Sam McPeak and Sean Williams added to the visitors lead in the later stage of the period to give Waywayseecappo a three-goal advantage after 40 minutes.

In the 3rd, the Wolverines added to lead with 3:46 left in regulation when Thomas Kaufield tap home his 10th before Darren Hunt snapped the shut-out bid with a PP goal of his own to get the Stamps on the board.

Wolverines netminder Jase Wareham made 26 saves on 27 shots for the victory while Stamps' starter Elias Giaccarri-Dimitriou stopped 37/41 shots in the loss. 

The Wolverines go right back at it on Wednesday hosting Selkirk while the Stampeders wrap up their season on Saturday vs. Niverville. 

Elsewhere on Tuesday, 

PORTAGE 3, DAUPHIN 7 

NEEPAWA 10, WPG BLUES 2 

WINKLER 10, WPG FREEZE 0 

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SJHL:

HAWKS 5, MILLIONAIRES 2

The Melville Millionaires had their 6 game win streak snapped on Tuesday, 5-2 at the hands of the visiting Nipawin Hawks.

Finley Radloff scored twice for the Hawks while Braeden Jockims and Artem Hrabovetsky chipped in with singles.  Tyson Endall made 34 saves for the W. 

Bradley Banach and Jadon Iyogun replied for the Mils who got 29 saves from Ethan Rau in the win. 

The Mills return to action on Friday night hosting the Melville Millionaires on GX94.