Cassan & Canada West into Semi- Finals at World Junior A Challenge

Team Canada West just completed their pool play at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia after a 4-3 win on Monday against Switzerland and 4-1 victory yesterday over the Czech Republic. They have earned a bye right into the Semi-Finals with their opponent still to be determined.

I caught up with Trent earlier today about their two victories and about the experience at the Internation event.

MEANTIME, TRENTS ASST COACH IN YORKTON, CASEY O BRIEN WAS ALSO AWAY AS HE JUST RETURNED OVER THE WEEKEND FROM THE WESTERN CANADA U16 CHALLENGE CUP WHERE HE WAS AN ASST COACH WITH TEAM SASKATCHEWAN.

TEAM SASKATCHEWAN ENDED THE ROUND ROBIN, 0-3 AND THEN FELL IN THE BRONZE MEDAL GAME TO TEAM MANITOBA.

CASEY O'BRIEN REFLECTS ON THE EXPERIENCE AND PREVIEWS UPCOMING ROAD TRIP WITH TERRIERS, WHICH INCLUDES TWO GAMES IN LA RONGE TOMORROW AND FRIDAY.

Melville Millionaires Coaches Show- Nov 6th Edition

Mils' Plett named SJHL Goalie of the Week

SJHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK:

Isaiah Plett, Melville Millionaires
1993 G Isaiah Plett (Steinbach MB) backstopped his team to five of a possible six points (2-0-0-1) last week and sole possession of first place in the Viterra Division. Plett blocked 35-of-37 at Battlefords and then lost in a shootout one night later when he made 33-saves on 35-shots. He turned away 34-of-35 Friday night at home against Humboldt and is now 8-3-and-2, 2.50, .924 on the season.

Mils/ Hounds PPD for tomorrow

 

 

The game between the Melville Millionaires and the Notre Dame Hounds scheduled for November 6^th 2013 has been post-poned due to potential labor uncertainty in Melville.

The new date for the game will be announced once selected.

4 Local Players invited to CJHL's Top Prospects Games

   

Four Players include:

#7 Jordan Ross -Yorkton Terriers (top left)- 7 goals 3 assists for 10 points in 15 GMs

#26 Kailum Gervais- Yorkton Terriers (bottom right)- 3 goals 5 assists for 8 points in 13 GMs

#17 Carter Johnson -Swan Valley Stampeders (bottom left)- 7 goals 5 assists for 12 points in 16 GMs

#13 Tyson Predinchuk- Melville Millionaires (top right)- 6 goals 12 assists for 18 points in 14 GMs

(Release from cjhlhockey.ca below)

 The Canadian Junior Hockey League, in partnership with NHL Central Scouting and Hockey Canada, announced today the rosters for the 2013 CJHL Prospects Games in Digby and Yarmouth, NS on November 8th & 9th.
The CJHL Prospects Game was created to showcase the top NHL prospects in the CJHL. The CJHL Prospects Games feature players from the CJHL's five western leagues competing against players from the CJHL's five eastern leagues. Player selection for the annual CJHL Prospects Games is a joint initiative of the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting.
Luke Pierce of the Merritt Centennials (BCHL) will lead Team West as Head Coach. "I'm very excited to work with this group of young men this weekend," said Pierce. "These players have a tremendous opportunity to showcase themselves and represent their region with pride. I look forward sharing this experience with them, and helping them maximize their efforts in the event."
Team West includes five players from the British Columbia Hockey League and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, four selections from the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, three players from the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and one Superior International Junior Hockey League player.

Forwards
Tanner MacMaster (Camrose/AJHL)
Tyler Busch (Spruce Grove/AJHL)
Adam Rockwood (Coquitlam/BCHL)
Jordan Ross (Yorkton/SJHL)
Nicholas Rasovic (Coquitlam/BCHL)
Kailum Gervais (Yorkton/SJHL)
Brett Boehm (Flin Flon/SJHL)
Carter Johnson (Swan Valley/MJHL)
Tyson Predinchuk (Melville/SJHL)
Daniel Del Paggio (Thunder Bay/SIJHL)
Brad Bowles (Portage/MJHL)
Mason Blacklock (Vernon/BCHL) +
Tristen Keck (Winkler/MJHL) +
Tristan Mullin (Dauphin/MJHL) +

Defence
Luke Ripley (Powell River/BCHL)
Justin Baudry (Steinbach/MJHL)
Mitch Meek (Victoria/BCHL)
Nikolas Koberstein (Olds/AJHL)
Greg Moro (Humboldt/SJHL)
Brett Beauvais (Penticton/BCHL)*
Alexandre Coulombe (Penticton/BCHL)*
Marshall Donald (Sherwood Park/AJHL) +

Goaltenders
Jeff Smith (Victoria/BCHL)
Zac Robidoux (Portage/MJHL)
+ Injured and unable to compete
* Unavailable to attend

The CJHL Prospects Games will be held in conjunction with the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, which runs from November 4th - 10th, 2013 in Yarmouth, NS. CJHL Prospects Game #1 will be played on Friday, November 8th at the Digby Arena in Digby, NS at 7:00PM. On Saturday, November 9th, Game #2 will take place at the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, NS at 4:00PM.
Fans can watch all the action live via FASTHockey at hockeycanada.fasthockey.com.

Fort Knox Coaches Show- Nov 5th Edition

Provincial High School Football Results from Saturday

3A 12 MAN PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
*PROVINCIAL SEMI-FINAL*
- Yorkton Regional Raider Gridders 8 Moose Jaw-Peacock Tornadoes 40

3A- 9 Man Provincial Semi-Finals
Indian Head Broncs 28 Melfort Comets 21
**The Broncs will host Meadow Lake in the Provincial Final on Saturday

2A- 9 Man Provincial Semi-Finals
Foam Lake Panthers 32 Clavet Cougars 42

2A- 6 Man Provincial Semi-Finals
Wynyard Golden Bears 25 Rosthern 35
Watrous Wildcats 50 Preeceville Panthers 18

1A- 6 Man Provincial Semi-Finals
Hanley Sabres 64 North Valley Eagles 74
Gull Lake Lions 30 Ituna/Kelliher Trojans 63

**ITUNA/KELLIHER AND NORTH VALLEY WILL NOW MEET IN THE PROVINCIAL FINAL ON SATURDAY IN Ituna